The countdown is officially on as Christmas is now just under a week away. A frightening thought, right?
Well, fear not, as if you’re yet to start the present shopping (not naming any names) or are struggling to finish it then we’ve compiled a last minute gift guide.
Take this as your present inspiration bible to help well, guide, you into purchasing gifts that will ease your stress and will put a big smile on the face of any lucky lady in your life – from your mum to your girlfriend.
There will be no Joni Mitchell CD blunders this Christmas this year! Looking back at this year, the resurgence of the 90s has been incredibly popular so expect to see some nostalgic-themed and bang-on-trend presents below.
So, without further a do let’s have a look at what you could be
Stanley Quencher Cup
This year social media, particularly TikTok, went crazy about the Stanley Quencher Cup even though the brand has been around since 1913. It’s unlikely that people are feeling a sense of nostalgia for 110 years ago, but people have cottoned on to why the drinkware brand has been around for so long.
The Quencher cup is said to be ‘built for life’ and went viral on TikTok after surviving a car fire – so it looks like they’re not wrong there!
Along with that comforting knowledge and the appeal of tapping their nails on the 1.2l stainless steel, the Stanley has been the must-have product this year.
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It keeps drinks cold for two days if ice is added and up to 11 hours of heat. There are still a few designs of the Barbie x Stanley collection available, but the original Stanley Quencher in a whole rainbow of colours is still on sale and you can get it before Christmas on Amazon, for £45.
Iced-coffee on tap!
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Smart watches have been around for some time now and they continue to become more advanced with each launch. However, one thing people find off putting about wearable tech is the appearance.
Do you really want some boring and ugly black rubber band round your wrist ruining your outfit? No. Here’s where tech brand Huawei have stepped in to try and make the smart watch more fashionable.
The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro comes with a whole array of techy features – like tracking your sleep and data on women’s health. It comes with a period cycle calendar and can help estimate when it’s time to menstruate based on high-level physiological data.
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All the other expected smart watch features are included; like tracking exercise, heart rate and GPS tracking.
While there are different designs to the new watch, one comes with a nanocrystal ceramic case that looks like a glamorous watch – not a piece of tech.
It’s a great gift for a woman on the go who loves to track everything in her life, but still wants to look good while doing it. You can find it on Amazon for now £359.99.
Clinique Fan Favourites Gift Set
The Clinique Fan Favourites Gift Set has that title for a reason. The four skincare and makeup products within prove to be must-haves for anyone’s beauty collection.
It comes with three-full size products and one mini makeup remover that is worth £110, but currently £100 on the Boots website. Gift sets are often seen as an easy way out of buying someone a present.
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But, the skincare products are some of the most critically acclaimed and most popular for a reason. It includes a Moisture Surge Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, All About Eyes eye cream, High Impact Black Mascara and Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm.
The Clinique set is perfect for someone who loves to take after their skin or for someone who wants to get into the skincare world but doesn’t know where to start.
They’ll be glowing around the Christmas tree.
Cadbury 200 Years Anniversary Tin
We’ve all felt the nostalgia this year having celebrated Cadbury’s 200th birthday, yes, the brand is really that old. The much-loved chocolate brand have brought out numerous different products this year that have been gobbled up by the public.
One of the ways Cadbury celebrated was by releasing the classic Dairy Milk bar but with wrappers from throughout the years. The six designs went all the way back to 1915 to the new 2024 look – bringing nostalgia for all generations.
And if you’ve got a chocolate lover to buy for, who is also a keen collector, then the Cadbury 200 Years Anniversary Tin would make the perfect gift.
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Once the chocolate chunks – including Caramilk and Dairy Milk – have been consumed, then they can keep the tin of their chocolatey memories. Either put more chocolate in it, photographs or the usual route – sewing bits and bobs.
Regardless, we love a multi-use present and equally love chocolate. The chocolates can be purchased from Tesco for £12, or £10 with a Clubcard.
Canon Zoemini S2
People love to take pictures but are growing to miss that nostalgic feeling of having a direct print of the photo slowly develop into their hands.
Disposable cameras made a bit of a comeback. However, they proved to be a bit of a faff with dodgy development and having to bin the camera after use.
Here is where Canon have paired modernity and the need for nostalgia with their Canon Zoemini S2 Instant Digital Camera. It’s a lightweight device so it’s not too bulky to carry around – perfect for snapping at parties or festivals.
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And the best thing is that you get your pictures instantly printed out, meaning you can either gawk or laugh over the image without waiting ages for it to develop.
It’s a great gift for someone younger who is taking an interest in photography or a Gen Z/ Millennial who is craving nostalgia in photography form. You can find it for £109 on Amazon.
Dolly Wines Prosecco
Has your leading lady been slogging away at the 9-to-5 all year long? Well, we all know what Dolly Parton thinks of that. But another thing that has gone through Dolly’s mind is prosecco and wine – hence the creation of Dolly Wines.
The busty American country singer is loved by many for her good heart, great pipes and gorgeous looks. And she’s tapped into the tipple industry, which will hopefully make many peoples Monday-Friday slog a lot more bearable.
Getting a bottle of bubbly at Christmas can seem like a cop-out, but tie Dolly Parton’s name to it and it becomes a whole new gift in itself.
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If you’re going to get someone some ‘sparkles’, then it better be from his rhine-stoned cowgirl. You can get a bottle of the Dolly Wines Prosecco for £8.50 from Asda.
It won’t just make it good gift, but will look gorgeous on your Christmas dinner set-up too.
Fujifilm INSTAX MINI 99
Another camera and this is one for those who are really feeling the nostalgia! People are really wanting to head back to the 90s so it seems and this feels and looks very similar as to what you would get 25 years ago.
The Fujifilm INSTAX MINI 99 is one of the latest high-end analogue instant cameras, which enables you to snap a picture and see it in your hands in a matter of seconds.
It’s smart as you can change the colour on the camera, where it provides different effects – again, it helps create that nostalgic feel. Whether that be reverting back to the 90s or that Sepia tone that proved popular back in the 2016 Instagram days. There’s also a light dial to help further play around with the effects and style of your photo.
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You can also link the camera up to an app which helps store your pictures digitally and in real life – smart.
This is great for a budding photographer or someone who needs their need for nostalgia nourished. You can find it on Amazon for £156.56.
Emily In Paris Chamère Kir Royal Cocktail
Emily in Paris is most women’s guilty pleasure Netflix show. It’s fun, unproblematic and sexy. And while everyone wants a taste of Emily’s life, they can now get a slither of that.
Well, a cans worth anyway! In the latest series of the show, starring Lily Collins, the top notch marketer helps launch a campaign for the Kir Royal cocktail.
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Now the Kir Royal dates way back before the birth of the feel-good Netflix series. However, Emily put her mark on it by suggesting that the sophisticated cocktail should get a tinny makeover.
And, we very much welcome the idea. If you’ve got any Emily In Paris fans in the family, then the Chamère Kir Royal Cocktail can is a great add-on or stocking filler. You can find it on Not On The Highstreet for £23.50 for a pack of four.
Lush Snow Fairy Gift Set
It’s not a proper Christmas if you haven’t got a Lush product under the tree. It really does add to the festive aroma and it makes knowing what’s under that wrapping paper a lot easier to detect.
The Snow Fairy product range provides a new sense of nostalgia every Christmas with its distinctive sweet candy floss smell. Buying someone Lush is a safe bet as, one, it smells amazing, two, it’s vegan meaning it’s pretty safe when it comes to skin allergies and, three, the products are well worth the money.
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If you’ve got someone in the family who is concerned about all things eco and helping others, then Lush recently celebrated raising £100million for charities. It makes buying into the capitalistic holiday of Christmas feel a little easier, if you’re that way inclined. The Snow Fairy gift set includes; shower gel, bubble bar, body lotion and a bath bomb.
You can get the Snow Fairy gift set for £27 from Lush.
Townhouse nails
The nail salon chain has exploded in popularity over the last few years with locations popping up left, right and centre. Although you can’t wrap a whole nail shop to put under the Christmas tree, you can do the next best thing and gift a nail appointment.
It’s perfect to get for a girlfriend or wife who wants a bit of a pamper away from the usual cramped nail shop setting. Or even a great bonding gift to go with your mum or mother-in-law.
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All the greatest things are said and learnt over a nail appointment after all! This year Townhouse have jumped on the bow bandwagon for their special ‘all wrapped up’ festive nails.
But offer dainty and powerful nails all year round to suit those who love to be glam 24/7 or just as a treat. Oh, and it’s a great way to discreetly get someone to sort out their crusty cuticles… You can find the Townhouse giftcards here.