The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for the Woman in Your Life

Christmas is looking a little different this year, with cosy loungewear, luxury booze, pampering products and things to upgrade your home cooking game now right at the top of the list. Of course, that doesn't mean stylish jewellery and party dresses are banished – we need something in the future to look forward to after all. So whether you're looking for personalised stationary, eco trainers or a page-turning novel, here's our pick of the most thoughtful gifts for the woman in your life.

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The luxury tracksuit has rocketed to fame in 2020, finally giving us a reason to splash out on comfy clothing and avoid our jeans for months on end. This heavyweight elasticated pair by Danish brand Ganni is made from a sustainable blend of recycled materials and comes in several stylish neutral shades.

£125, Ganni

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An unfortunately rare form of correspondence these days, handwritten notes give you a sense of connection which even sliding into DMs can't rival. This Papier collaboration with New York designer Rosie Assoulin can be personalised with your name and address and will assure everyone knows you're fancy as heck.

From £20, Papier

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Attempting to decode a woman's skincare routine is often ill advised, but this cult jet-lag mask from Summer Fridays is a great add-on for anyone. One light layer gives you a dewy glow and locks in moisture. Consider yourself upgraded to business class.

£22, Space NK

Capture the spirit of the long-haul holiday you never took this year with The Duppy Share's delicious Caribbean aged rum. This yuletide season is the year to finally master at-home cocktails, and this bottle will stop you desperately rummaging around for the stagnant kirsch.

£39, Selfridges

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Or, if you can't quite envisage embracing mixology, Lockdown Liquor's delicious batch-made cocktails have got you covered. We love this spicy margarita made with reposado tequila, agave and chilli.

£25, Lockdown Liquor

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Everyone is fearful of giving clothes as presents, but this often sold-out dress is a surefire winner. The pattern and cut will suit any shape or age and it can be worn with a chunky knit and boots in winter or a pair of sandals in summer.

£255, Ganni

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Dubbed the next Sally Rooney, Irish writer Naoise Dolan's electric prose and astute social observations make this the page-turner novel to gift this year. Fusing humour and bruising emotions, Exciting Times will thrill both the bookworm and reluctant reader alike.

£12, Amazon

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Statement earrings make for a great gift and none are more eye-catching than this pair from London jewellery brand Completed Works. Beautifully tactile, bold and elegant, their gold scrunch design have earned cult status amongst the fashion set.

£35o, Completed Works

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Perhaps the most famous of all of Charlotte Tilbury's make-up, the Pillow Talk lipstick has now been extended into a whole kit which includes four products which can be used individually or combined for the ultimate lip.

£40, Space NK

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Home baking was on the rise this year, but if like us your loaves were rather less impressive than you'd hoped, this sourdough starter kit from hit London bakery Pophams is the answer. The kit comes with everything you need including a dough scraper, proving basket, baker's brush and some of the bakery's own starter.

£65, Pophams Home

Trendy Los Angeles candle company Boy Smells go for unusual and intoxicating blends, often using cannabis flowers to create unique scents. We love the Hinoki Fantôme candle which features smoky Japanese cypress and jasmine petals and comes with a more affordable price tag than most luxury candles.

£36, Space NK

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Mythic-inspired jewellery brand Alighieri make beautiful rings, necklaces and bracelets which catch the eye. This gold-plated ring has been lightly hammered for a cool texture and is great for stacking with other rings.

£180, Selfridges

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One of the surprise collaborations of the year came from classic British brand Barbour and NYC new kids on the scene Noah. This mustard-hued cap is a bright wardrobe addition that will add a pop of colour to any winter look.

£60, Selfridges

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The natural wine boom really took hold in 2020 with bottles of pét-nat, orange wine and chilled red popping up at BBQs and park drinks. Top London purveyor Shop Cuvée are bringing the fizz and flavour to you this Christmas with their hamper which features cured meats and batch-made negronis (and wine of course).

£85, Shop Cuvée

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Perfume can be a bold gift, but the addictive scents made by renowned perfumer Le Labo are unlikely to leave anyone disappointed. If you want something less popular than their cult Santal perfume, this heady mix of bergamot, fig and bay leaves will hit the spot.

£189, Net-a-Porter

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Seeing as the white trainer trend is going nowhere fast, there's no gift better than a brand spanking new pair. Sustainable brand Veja make a lovely version in leather or canvas which are striking yet understated.

£75, Net-a-Porter

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Given that your phone camera roll might be looking a little less exotic this year, snap some photos to remember on this neat instant camera from Fujifilm which prints pictures instantly. Even if it is just shots of you and the dog on the kitchen floor, say cheese!

£120, Selfridges

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This Completed Works ceramic vase is a beautiful ornament even when empty of flowers. Made in collaboration with artist Ekaterina Bazhenova Yamasaki, the pink structure has the tactile look of a crumpled balloon.

£95, Net-a-Porter

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Fancy olive oil is one of those things you rarely buy for yourself but makes for a great present. Picualia's extra virgin press from Spain is a Taste award-winner with a distinct and delicious aroma.

£23, Selfridges

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Danish design gods Hay have done it again with these wonderfully twisted candles which are a great designer accent to your Christmas dinner table. In a mixture of delicately different shades, you'll be sad when the time comes to burn them.

£25, Selfridges

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If you've finished The Crown, this Diana-inspired Rowing Blazers jumper is the next stop on your obsession. From the archives of Gyles & George, who made the Princess's famous black sheep jumper, this pink wool-blend pullover is a fun nod to the past with a modern twist.

£250, Selfridges

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As we mentioned, stocking up on booze this time of year is just good sense, and the East London Liquor Co's zingy dry gin is a crowd pleaser which comes in a pleasingly unique bottle. Gin and tonics, martinis and gimlets are just a few of the creations you can whip up at home.

£22, Master of Malt

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While travelling might be off the cards somewhat, this gift kit from Aesop is still an essential pampering packaging which includes hand and body balms and washes in their classic amber bottles and squeezy tubes. A welcome upgrade from sticky hand sanitiser for anyone.

£77, Aesop

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This Villeroy & Boch casserole pot is a fraction of the price of Le Crueset but still has the same heavy-duty properties and durability. Bunker down and plan what winter warmers you'll be cooking up.

£25, Amazon

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In case you haven't got the hint, it really is all about loungewear this year, and these starry print pyjamas from London label Rixo are the gold standard in chic nightwear.

£175, Rixo