When it comes to snapping up Christmas presents, there's nothing I love
more than theming my gifts. As I mentioned in my last gift guide, I tend
to pick up a lot of beauty shaped pieces for my friends, but when it
comes to putting together my own wishlist, the majority of the goodies
which I find myself coveting have a distinctively fashionable flavour.
With this in mind, this post is admittedly less of a gift guide and more
a personal lust list, but hopefully you'll find one or two things
amongst the pieces I've picked which you love too:

Over the years, I've built up a fair collection of fashion books which
have been given to me as gifts, but Grace Coddington's memoir has to be
one of the titles which I've been most anticipating. Her work at
American Vogue has produced some of the most visionary and creative
fashion editorials I've ever seen, so the opportunity to get to know
Grace a little bit better through reading her story in her own words is
one which I'm really looking forward to. As far as novelty gifts go,
there's plenty of fashion themed whimsy in the shops and online at the
moment, and this A5 notepad from mywardrobe.com has to be one of my
favourites. The prints by Christian Lacroix which feature throughout
would also look lovely displayed in a frame, so this is definitely a
gift which is real value for money. Speaking of value for money, you'll
be hard pushed to beat the festive bargain on offer at The
Outnet this Christmas. This Alexander McQueen card holder is a really
practical present, and at such an amazing price you really can't go wrong-
especially as the rose gold colour is so timeless.
When it comes to
jewellery, I'm something of a magpie, so when I spied this ring from
Whistles I instantly added it to my list. It's a really simple piece, so
perfect for accessorising any outfit with, and the fact that the style
shares my name is definitely justification enough to hope it's waiting
under the tree in a few weeks! I was lucky enough to pick up these
Mulberry earrings from Harrods a few months ago, and I think they really
are a perfect present- versatile, cute and perfect for someone who
loves a little bit of luxury. For me, the most wanted piece on this list
has to be this Olivia Burton watch from Belle & Bunty, which I
found whilst browsing their website last week. I love the vintage
inspired floral design, and think it's a really beautiful, thoughtful
present to get for someone special- it probably goes without saying I've already got my eye on a lot of
Olivia's other designs too! Having bought my first few Dahlia pieces
earlier in the year, I'm now a fully fledged fan, and this blouse has
been on my wishlist for ages. Not only do I love the blush pink colour,
but the star embellishments add a lovely festive touch. Fingers crossed
it's something which I'll be unwrapping on Christmas Day!
Do you like buying and receiving fashion themed gifts? And are you making much progress with your Christmas shopping?
(Image credit: Topshop, Olive, Amazon, my-wardrobe.com, The Outnet, Whistles, Mulberry, Belle & Bunty & Dahlia.)
Do you like buying and receiving fashion themed gifts? And are you making much progress with your Christmas shopping?
(Image credit: Topshop, Olive, Amazon, my-wardrobe.com, The Outnet, Whistles, Mulberry, Belle & Bunty & Dahlia.)
I love the shirt from Dahila!
ReplyDeleteLeanne @ Leanne-Marie.com xx
I loved Grace in The September Issue so I'd love to read her memoir too! x
ReplyDeleteI love those earrings, such a good gift but I need to find a rich boyfriend to buy them for me...
ReplyDeleteThe Mulberry earrings would be very welcome in my Christmas stocking! x
ReplyDeleteThat Olive bag is beautiful and I love the ice blue shade!
ReplyDeleteMaria xxx