When choosing Christmas gifts you don’t always have to blow the budget, even when shopping in Brown Thomas. You just need to have a clear idea who you are buying for. We have done all the legwork, and below is a list of fabulous gifts to suit everyone on your list. The best part is, they all come in at €50 or under. It is never a bad idea to grab something you do not think you will need either. Someone always shows up Christmas Day bearing gifts that you invariably were not expecting.
Paula and Joe wallets: for the young girl in your life, these colourful and trendy wallets are a must have.
Clinique: the Aromatics candle set was an early sell-out in previous years. If you are a fan of Clinique’s Aromatics perfume, you will love them. Finally a scented candle that really lasts and does not cost the earth.
Paul Smith scarf: for the man in your life, no matter what age, the Paul Smith scarf is a great gift. It is also excellent quality and, because of the multicoloured vibrant hues, it goes with virtually every overcoat or jumper your man will have.
Benefit: again no matter what the age group, every girl loves to see something from Benefits under the tree. The general manager’s pick on this counter is the Hoola bronzer, and in fact it is the perfect clean biscuit brown for fair skinned girls. It is hard to find a bronzer that contains virtually no red tones like this one.
Lancôme’s Juicy Tubes: for girls of every age, these come in a Christmas gift pack. These Juicy Tubes are hard to beat for colour and taste.
Links of London: look at the silver plated mirror compact, a lovely addition to any woman’s handbag.
Orla Kiely’s shopper: This is a gorgeous bang on trend shopping bag for the woman who likes to shop in style.
Lancôme scarlet red lipstick: I love to give my friends lipsticks and Lancôme’s scarlet red is perfect for the holiday season. Bright and clean, you can get away with wearing little other make-up.
Happy Socks: these brightly coloured socks are great for the conservative guy who would never be brave with colour in any other article of clothing other than his socks. There’s a great collection in Menswear at the moment, really broad in range.
A book: there is nothing nicer on Christmas Day than getting lost in a book. Most recommended? Hangover cures.
