A Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide
No matter how prepared you are when it comes to Christmas, how much time you’ve set aside for your shop or how long you’ve queued in the Post Office to send out all your cards before the last post, there will always be that one Very Important Person you forgot to buy a present for.
Cue a very last minute crazy dash around the shops trying to find a niche and thoughtful gift that is nowhere to be found.
Thankfully Editor’s Beauty have compiled an exclusive Last Minute Gift Guide including some of our favourite brands of the decade to ease your woes and keep tensions and disappointed smiles to a minimum.
FOR HER
VIFA
Helsinki Speaker £349
We are can’t get enough of this super chic portable Helsinki Speaker from Vifa. Winner of the Red Dot Design Award, not only will it look stylish where ever you place it but it will transform your sound experience.
HERBIVORE
An ode to the ‘crystal Queen of Calmness’ this exfoliating body polish featuring virgin coconut oil, magnesium rich Epsom salts and lightly fragranced with Jamine sambac oil, has been powered by energising amethyst gemstone crystals to leave skin feeling smooth and luminous, and you calm and revitalised.
KAYU
Sloane Velvet Clutch £240
Perfect for the party season, Kayu’s Sloan velevet clutch beautiful blends contemporary Californian style with the traditional craftsmanship of South East Asia, where each and every one of their bags is carefully handcrafted by female cooperatives in the Philippines.
HISMILE
Teeth Whitening Kit £49.99
Give the gift of a dazzling smile with HiSmiles cult Teeth Whitening Kit. Designed to deliver results in just 6 days, this beauty favourite has recently been reformulated to whiten and brighten teeth without any pain or sensitivity. And for those who are able to leave their gifting until after the big day, HiSmile are offering 30% off all products storewide with the code "BOXING30” between Dec 26th-Jan 2nd.
PAT MCGRATH LABS
You would have had to be hiding under a rock not to have heard about The Rise of Skywalker and these exclusive lipsticks reimagined in cult- collectible C-3PO-inspired bullets by makeup legend Pat McGrath are a must have for any Star Wars superfan. Gliding on flawlessly while drenching lips in a lightweight veil of hydration each lipstick contains a nourishing blend of soothing emollients, antioxidants and vitamins that protect from free radicals while restoring softness and elasticity. .
TONI & GUY
Hair straighteners are an essential in every house hold and this limited edition pair from Tony & Guy should please even the trendiest of beauty addicts. With extra-long 120mm floating ceramic plates, up to 235 degrees heat in just 20 seconds and 10 variable digital temperatures display to suit every type of hair whats not to love!
TIA
Developed to firm and contour while simultaneously cleansing, this beauty blogger favourite, generates low-to-high frequency pulsations that can be controlled based on your daily skincare regimen.
MARIA TASH
We’ve been wanting to book ourselves in with Maria Tash at Liberty ever since we first spotted her envy educing work on Instagram and her 18 carat gold, 22 White Diamond Star Eternity Hoop Earring, is the perfect addition to any new helix or lobe piercing. Nickle free and hypoallergenic.
TOM DAXON
Iridium Edp 100ml £155
Who doesn’t love being wrapped up in cashmere on a cold winters day. Touted as the fragrance equivalent of charcoal coloured cashmere, Tom Daxon’s Iridium with its powdery sophistication from the precious iris concrete is a must have addition to any winters wardrobe.
FOR THE KIDS
GRIN & BEAR LONDON
Betsy Bear £89
Created in collaboration with Liberty of London, this beautiful Betsy bear, designed using an archive print from 1933 is a gift to hand down generations.
GREAT LITTLE TRADING COMPANY
Play Teepee £60
We know all children love having a den and this cool play tent for bedrooms or play areas fits neatly into corners and smaller spaces. Plus to put up or take down too, so when summer final makes its appearance it's easy to move for some outside fun.
BANWOOD
Pedal Bikes £294.95
Get ready for adventure with the Banwood Classic Pedal Bike, the ideal first pedal bike for your little cyclist. Ideal from 4 upwards, the bike comes with stabilisers until your little one is confident enough to take them off security wheel breaks, adjustable handlebar and saddle, bell, wheel reflectors, back reflectors and single speed gears.
LIBERTY LONDON
Stockings don’t get more desirable than this Little Liberty Red Christmas Stocking. Reduced to just £56 but worth £115, each Jeweltopia print stocking contains: Little People, Big Dreams - Stephen Hawking from Bookspeed, Holztiger Lion, Playforever Lorentino Monaco, Meri Meri Pirates Bounty Cupcake Kit, Londji Dinosaur Kaleidoscope, Verity Jones Strawberry Thief Bowtie. Suitable for ages 3+.
LIEWOOD
Panda Bathrobe £59
This charming Panda Bathrobe from LIEWOOD is the perfect size for wrapping your child in after their bath or on a lazy Sunday morning.
FERM LIVING
Miniature Funkis Doll’s House £163.95
No need to hide this doll's house away! Bringing contemporary Scandinavian design to the traditional dolls house, Ferm's modern take of a classic has been handcrafted from plywood, with simple lines and modernist feel making it is a hit with the kids and adults too.
FOR HIM
MATHMOS
The original 70’s must have has had a modern makeover thanks to Lighting designer Jonathan Coles and his team ,who spent two years ensuring that Neo Lava Lamp looks fabulous and works brilliantly. Made of cast metal in copper, it is low voltage, runs cooler than other lava lamps and has a shatter proof bottle.
KODAK
Combining an old-school design with advanced modern technology The Kodak Smile Classic Snap memories and lets you hold them in your hand within minutes thanks to it’s built-in printer for vintage vibes.
From the mind of internationally celebrated Chef Enrique Olvera, Tu Casa Mi Casa provides an impressive collection of nearly 100 personal-favourite recipes - into this debut home-cooking book. The Flexibound format makes this edition easy to keep open while you work, while the cover is able to be wiped clean.
THE HUGG CO
CBD Infused Coffee £18.99
Start your day with a cup of hugg or enjoy a coffee break with a twist. Our combination of Italian roast coffee beans & hemp is infused and coarse ground together for French press.
ANONYMOUS ISM
Exclusive to Mr Porter, these cosy Anonymous Ism's woollen socks are knitted with a classic Fair Isle pattern in tonal shades of blue and grey. Both Practical and stylish.
L’OCCITANE
Treat the man in your life to L’Occitane’s indulgent Almond Collection gift set, filled with luxurious body treatments and delicious scents including their Limited Edition Design Almond Shower Oil and Almond Milk Concentrate, just right to get them ready for the festive season.
SIPSMITH
The signature Sipsmith bottle has had a limited edition makeover by none other than Sir Paul Smith. Both brands call Britain’s capital home, so it makes sense that within the colourful glass is a London dry gin. Try serving it over ice in an equally unusual glass, so all that’s left to decide is the aromatic tonic to complement the botanicals.
BRAUN
Braun have done it again with their Series 8 electric razor intelligently adapts to your beard density and shaves precisely even in the trickiest areas. If thats not enough Series 8 can be used wet or dry, while the 10,000 Sonic vibrations glide over skin for maximum skin comfort and the ultimate shave.
As the weather warms up and families gear up for swimwear season, it's crucial to prioritise water safety. Here are ten essential water safety tips every parent should know to keep their children safe around water: