Stella's bumper Christmas gift guide 2019
With Christmas just over a month away, it's time to start thinking about what to get for your favourite people this year. Here, Stella magazine editors pick the best gifts for everyone - from beauty queens to luxury lovers, culture vultures to bookworms, and everyone else besides
Beauty
Chosen by Sameeha Shaikh, Beauty Assistant
1. Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale Multipurpose Dry Oil
This lightweight formula is designed to nourish, repair and soften both your skin and your hair using a lightweight formula enriched with a cocktail of vitamin E and pure botanical oils.
2. Liz Earle The Winter Refresh
Radiant skin is only a wash away with Cleanse & Polish, a rich creamy cleanser and pure cotton cloth that will gently wipe away any dirt.
3. Caudalíe Vinoperfect Radiance Ritual
This ultimate brightening trio is the ticket to flawless skin: a radiance serum, night cream and hand cream all designed to reduce dark spots.
Candles
Chosen by Sameeha Shaikh, Beauty Assistant
1. Jo Malone London Orange Bitters candle
A warm, wintry scent perfect for the festive season, with a top note of sweet orange and base of sandalwood and amber.
2. Diptyque Lucky Flowers candle
This spicy candle is one of the three new launches from Diptyque, each created with a wish for the new year: protection, luck and harmony. Lucky Flowers has hints of rose, clove and aniseed, and will hopefully bring good fortune.
3. This Works limited edition black spice & cedar candle
For a warm and sultry fragrance this blend of pure essential oils of black spice and cedarwood is the answer.
Culture
Chosen by Laura Powell, Features Editor
1. Linley x Ruark Tempo Bluetooth Radio
This exquisitely designed radio pairs high quality technology with impeccable craft, making it a stylish addition to a bedside table.
2. Supreme printed wooden skateboard
£408, Supreme
While Supreme has now become a mega cult brand, it still has skateboarding at its heart. Get them this printed skateboard with Supreme's signature logo print on the base.
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3. The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
The award-winning sequel to The Handmaid's Tale is the must-read novel of the year - a perfect gift for bookworms and fans of the TV series.
Food
Chosen by Amy Bryant, Food Editor
1. Sipsmith orange & cacao gin
Added cacao gives the classic citrus gin a chocolatey modern twist.
2. The Conran Shop Block Tray Tray
Hand-crafted in Sweden, this tray designed exclusively for The Conran Shop is a beautiful piece of art.
3. Mahi Cayenne & Cranberry Chilli Sauce
Foodies will love the unusual flavour combiation in sweet and sour sauce; design aficionados will happily have it out on display.
For Her
Chosen by Sophie Warburton, Style Director
1. Boden wool-mix coat
Class and style all wrapped up into one beautiful double-breasted coat. The eye-catching pops of colour will make them the talk of the town.
2. & Other Stories snake-embossed crossbody bag
Perfect for your morning commute or a weekend walk in the park, this multi-textured crossbody bag ticks every box.
3. Nike Internationalist Low By You trainers
You can never go wrong with a pair of Nikes. Originally created for serious runners, this design has now become a must have.
Gardening
Chosen by green-fingered Amy Bryant
1. Victoria and Albert Museum Kilburn fork and trowel set
In a floral design by Charles Raymond for Edinburgh Weavers, this gardening set forms part of the V&A's range of pretty patterned tools.
2. Burgon & Ball Love The Glove gardening gloves
These super stylish leather gardening gloves in Burgon & Ball's bright, distinctive design will keep green-fingered hands warm and clean. A perfect stocking filler.
3. VQ Monty Cambridge DAB radio and bluetooth speaker
Gardening chores will go quickly as you listen to the radio or stream podcasts from your phone with this floral-patterned award-winning speaker, that combines high-quality sound and a stylish look.
Gym
Chosen by Lisa Armstrong, Fashion Director
1. Nike Air Max 270 React Trainers
We're absolutely obsessed with these super comfortable Air Max trainers.
2. Adidas Hybrid 100 Boxing Gloves
With their cool colour way, these gloves punch well above their weight.
3. Jordan neoprene-covered kettlebells
From £80.40 for a set of three, Physio Room
The more convenient it is to get to your workout, the more likely you are to actually do it. That's why a set of kettlebells would make the ultimate gift for the fitness fan in your life.
For him
Chosen by Sophie Warburton, Style Director
1. Finisterre wool jumper
This super warm and soft chunky wool jumper by Finisterre is where style and comfort meet. The perfect cosy knit for winter.
2. Swatch leather watch
A timeless piece for years to come, this will go with everything in his wardrobe.
3. Universal Works wool-mix jacket
A modern take on the traditional bakers jacket.
Interiors
Chosen by Jessica Doyle, Interiors Editor
1. Anissa Kermiche ceramic vase
This playful white ceramic vase echoes the work of sculptor Constantin Brancusi and will add character to their coffee table.
2. Rituals Savage Garden fragrance sticks with glass bottle
These fragrance sticks will bring them joy for weeks to come.
3. Burleigh cup and saucer
£18.17 for cup and £9.48 for saucer, Burleigh
Tea should always be drunk in the appropriate glassware and with this matching cup and saucer they'll always look the part.
For The Little Ones
Chosen by Caroline Barrett, editor, Naomi Greenaway, deputy editor and Lucy Dunn, lifestyle editor
1. Marks & Spencer Olaf hat and mittens set (6mths-6yrs)
Help them keep warm and toasty with these matching hat and mittens from the most anticipated children's film of the year.
2. Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids’ Edition Tablet with blue case
This handy piece of technology can be used to help a child reach their full learning capacity in a fun and easy way. Best of all, it has a two-year worry-free guarantee.
3. Ice-Watch
If anything will incentivise a child to learn to tell the time, this cool this silicone watch will do the trick.
Pets
Chosen by pet parents Marianne Jones, editor-in-chief, and Kate Bussmann, deputy editor
1. Mungo & Maud ceramic dog bowl
Treat your pup to a pretty new bowl this Christmas.
2. Cheshire & Wain catnip-toy selection box
Your cat will go crazy for this catnip selection box - stand back and enjoy.
3. Sophie Allport bone dog toy
Keep your dog happy the good old-fashioned way. They'll love the squeaker in this soft bone toy.
For more Christmas features and gift guides, see www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas
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