38 Gifts That Women Actually Want, all Chosen by Women
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38 Gifts That Women Actually Want, all Chosen by Women
Buying gifts can be hard, especially if you're doing so in a last-minute scramble. But listen: we're here to help. We've pulled together a long list of perfect presents, all culled from our personal wish lists, for those on a modest budget right up to those opting for a full blow-out. Whether it's for a milestone birthday or just because, let this list be our gift to you.
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1) La DoubleJ bowls
Frivolous gifts are the most fun, and these bright gelato bowls are just the ticket after a gruelling year.
£175 for four, Net-a-Porter
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2) Loewe puzzle bag
Wearable as a crossbody bag but with a short strap to also use as a handbag, this soft-as-butter leather puzzle bag from Loewe is the gift of a lifetime.
£2,000, Harvey Nichols
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3) The North Face Mules
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4)
Expanded from an essay in the New Yorker, this excellent memoir from Japanese Breakfast singer Michelle Zauner touches on her experiences of growing up mixed-race in America, the memories we make with food, the experience of losing her mother, and forging her identity as a Korean American.
£13, Amazon
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5) Gucci socks
Logo-mania still reigns supreme, and we're celebrating with these very extra GG-stamped pink lamé socks from Gucci. Maybe not with those North Face slippers, mind.
£145, Matches
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6) Roxanne Assoulin initial necklace
The initial trend is still dominating jewellery, and this gold-plated version from playful designer Roxanne Assoulin will stand out from the crowd.
£60, Net-a-Porter
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7) Ganni seersucker dress
In Ganni's always-trending plaid print and with funky sleeves and a neat collar, this seersucker dress will team well with boots and a big coat for winter and last until better weather.
£175, Matches
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8) Boy Smells candle
As their name suggests, Boy Smells do things a little differently in a world of identikit candles. Their price point is much friendlier too. We love this unusual Hinoki Fantôme which features a blend of Japanese cypress and jasmine with cardamom, moss and guiac.
£36, Cult Beauty
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9) Shrimps faux pearl earrings
Whether you're spending Christmas at Sandringham or Stockwell, these faux pearl earrings from British designer Shrimps will add some dazzle to her boxing day 'fit.
£90, Matches
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10) Ganni beret
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11) Vintner's Daughter serum
This all-natural face oil combines 22 of the world’s most active organic botanicals so that she can wake up with the skin of her dreams.
£175, Cult Beauty
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12) Taschen book
Alongside imagery of Basquiat’s seminal artwork, this coffee table book has accompanying text by curator and art historian Eleanor Nairne.
£20, Taschen
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13) Frankie Shop top
An upgrade on a staple in every woman's wardrobe, this layered tank with an asymmetric, raw hem is one that she'll always reach for. Also available in white and khaki.
£40, Net-a-Porter
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14) Assouline coffee table book
Bring the Amalfi Coast to your living room with this stylishly curated coffee table book from Assouline.
£70, AMARA
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15) Hotel Chocolat hot chocolate maker
A hot chocolate velvetiser might sound like an indulgence but it's one you certainly won't regret.
£99 including sachets and cups, Hotel Chocolat
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16) Taschen coffee table book
This Andy Warhol book offers a glimpse into the artist's world through hundreds of polaroids. There's everything from self-portraits, to snaps of New York society and icons like Keith Haring and Dolly Parton.
£40, Taschen
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17) Augustinus Bader moisturiser
An indulgent addition to her nighttime skincare routine, this rich cream is formulated by one of the world's leading stem cell and biomedical scientists, Augustinus Bader, and is inspired by his extensive research into skin healing.
£125, Net-a-Porter
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18) NuFace toning kit
This award-winning 'Trinity' facial toning device is designed to stimulate the epidermis with gentle microcurrents, working to tone and contour the face and neck.
£315, Net-a-Porter
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19) Margiela perfume
Picture a quiet afternoon spent in Zen-like relaxation. What do you see? What do you smell? It turns out Margiela managed to capture this moment of relaxation in this new scent. Top notes consist of green tea, bergamot and orange with a woody base that’s like a breath of fresh air, courtesy of moss and cedar.
£49 for 100ml, Selfridges
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20) Marble bookends
The perfect gift for any book lover, these solid marble bookends are cut by hand giving them an organic shape and the stone's natural gradient means each pair is unique to you. They're also available in white marble.
£29, Made.com
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21) Rails pyjamas
Bring the tropical island to her with these relaxed silhouette pyjamas by cult-favourite Rails, detailed with an array of palm trees.
£90, Net-a-Porter
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22) Jo Loves perfume
The idea behind this perfume was the feeling of liberation after a year of restriction, with notes of vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, and grapefruit being conjured up by a walk around London’s Mayfair.
£115, Jo Loves
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23) Byredo perfume
There are many things we have mixed emotions about but this scent isn’t one of them. It was designed to reflect the tumultuous nature of our times with the combination of comforting notes of Ceylon black tea, alongside the sharpness of cassis and blackcurrant.
£178, Space NK
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24) Sonic Editions print
This limited-edition print is just one of thousands on Sonic Edition’s site. In this particular piece Sofia Coppola is photographed for Dewey Nicks’s photobook ‘Polaroids of Women’. Every print comes framed and mounted to your choice of spec, and for the price that’s pretty good going.
From £89, Sonic Editions
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25) Silent Pool gin
Handcrafted in the heart of Surrey Hills, this award-winning gin is a blend of 24 botanicals which include Bosnian Juniper berries, liquorice root, bergamot, cassia bark… you get the picture. Not only is it exceptionally smooth in flavour and sweetened with locally sourced honey, but the glass bottle and stopper make it one you’d want at the front of your drinks cabinet.
£34, 31, Dover
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26) Anissa Kermiche vase
You might have seen this vase all over your Instagram feed but it's something we never get sick of seeing. Its form is inspired by the work of sculptor Constantin Brancusi and this electric orange version will add a touch of personality to a neutral room.
£340, Matches
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27) Tom Ford perfume
Tubéreuse Nue is another victory in Tom Ford’s extensive catalogue of perfumes, following the notable F*cking Fabulous and Bitter Peach which we also wholeheartedly recommend. This one’s intense and a little heady, but the subtle peppercorn and suede notes make it more approachable.
£240, Selfridges
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28) Dyson hairdryer
This is hands-down the best hairdryer that money can buy. You might be thinking, hold on, a hairdryer for a present? Yes. Tech-wise, it’s engineered to protect hair from heat damage, increase smoothness and shine, and is so fast that it cuts drying time by about 50%.
£300, Boots
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29) Alighieri necklace
Made from an ancient technique known as lost-wax casting which gives this necklace its textured look, there’s not a lady we know who doesn’t lust after Rosh Mahtani’s 24kt pieces. Handmade in London’s Hatton Garden, the ethical and sustainable brand is always partnering with a charitable cause, in which a percentage of each online sale is donated.
£165, Matches
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30) COS x Yuma Labs sunglasses
Yuma Labs offer a sustainable alternative to fast-fashion sunglasses, making them from 100% recyclable materials. There is a unique code on each pair, from which you can trace back the raw materials specifically used to make yours. Further adding to their circular fashion mission, once you no longer want yours, you can return them to them for either cash back or a voucher off your next pair. This retro brown pair from their recent COS collab is a favourite.
£44.50, COS
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31) Athlyn flowers
Available in south London, this floral design studio produces bouquets that are unusual and unexpected. Quite a few levels above those petrol station flowers.
From £50, Athlyn Floral
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32) Frederic Malle perfume
A very, very nice blend of Turkish rose (400 flowers per 100ml), patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense.
£172 for 50ml, Harrods
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33) Laura Lombardi necklace
A classic handmade chain link necklace that is striking enough to be worn alone or layered with others for a chunkier look. She’d be hard-pressed to find an outfit that this necklace doesn't complement.
£145, SSENSE
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34) Dr. Barbara Sturm serums
Containing four of their best-selling serums, Dr. Barbara Sturm’s products will save even the most lacklustre skin.
£245, Selfridges
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35) Bea Bongiasca ring
The latest in wearable art, Bea Bongiasca’s handmade Baby Vine ring swirls around the finger. You can choose from multiple colours, but this blush feels the most romantic to us.
£395, Net-a-Porter
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36) Roberts radio
Whether you connect it to your Spotify, listen to the radio, or play some cheesy love ballads via the aux, it delivers a top sound quality that Roberts is renowned for.
£229, John Lewis
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37) Lexxola sunglasses
A contemporary take on the classic Pilot silhouette, these black and orange aviator sunglasses are crafted from premium Mazzucchelli acetate by independent brand Lexxola. The brand has a cult following for a reason.
£130, Lexxola
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