Written by Katie Rosseinsky
From plant lovers to fashion fans, our gift guides have got something for everyone.
It’s that time of year again. Christmas is just around the corner, bringing with it the promise of mulled wines, Love Actually playing on a near-constant loop on ITV2 and the annual scramble to find the perfect gifts for your friends, your family and, ahem, yourself.
Christmas shoppers tend to fall into two very distinct camps. There are those – the planners – who have done some preliminary shopping trips and fine-tuned an impressive (and probably colour-coded) gift list by 1 October, who’ll then fire off all their online orders to make the most of any Black Friday discounts before leisurely wrapping them up in the most Pinterest-worthy way possible well in time for the big day.
And then there are the procrastinators. The last-minute panickers. The ones who, year after year, think that dashing around the shops on 23 December is the answer. Sound familiar? According to a 2021 survey, around 74% of shoppers tend to count on doing some last-ditch shopping, despite the stress, so you’re certainly not alone.
If you’re looking to find a happy medium between those two approaches, though, we have you covered. The average Brit tends to spend a staggering 66 hours preparing for Christmas, but our gift guides are sure to take the edge off by solving all of your festive shopping dilemmas. And if you’re struggling for ideas for yourself (so you can not-so-subtly drop some hints when you next see your family), you certainly won’t be lacking inspiration for long.
Got an intimidatingly chic pal with impeccable taste? No need to panic: we’ve got you covered with a list of effortlessly cool fashion gifts, or a guide to the most stylish stocking fillers under £100 for fashion lovers. For the gym-goer in your life, we’ve hunted down the best activewear gifts for women, from super-soft gym leggings to comfy tracksuits – and if you and your loved ones are taking a more laid back approach this December, we’ve scouted out some cosy gifts to keep you warm this festive season.
Perhaps your friendship group has opted to save money by organising a Secret Santa or you’ve decided to take part in the tradition with your work colleagues. If the price limit has caused your mind to go totally blank, we’ve rounded up 11 treats at £20 or under and some of the best beauty gifts under £30 to help you pamper your pals (or just treat yourself – it is Christmas, after all). And if you’re still looking for small but mighty products to supercharge their skincare routine, may we point you in the direction of the best beauty stocking fillers, from brands like Olaplex and Fenty Beauty?
For those who are trying to take a more ethical approach to their Christmas shopping this year, we’ve hunted down some sustainable and seriously covetable gift ideas, and if self-care is top of the agenda (because we all know the festive season can sometimes be seriously draining too) how about a thoughtful gift to boost your loved ones’ wellbeing in the year to come? And if you’re looking for something that will spark joy in the months to come, why not consider signing them (or yourself) up for a subscription box tailored to their interests?
Read on for the lowdown on Team Stylist’s Christmas gift guides. Happy shopping…
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