Today we’re continuing my festive Killer Fashion Gift Guide with a selection of Gifts For Her from Irish businesses and Irish brands, to support our Irish economy as much as I can and hope you will too. It’s great that this year the stores can stay open for all your Christmas shopping needs, and so ladies & gents – enjoy my annual helping hand to find perfect presents for your nearest & dearest.
From the love of your life to your mam, sisters or besties as well as the rest of the female family and friends, I’ve got ideas for everyone. Get clicking below for these great gifts, perfect for all the gorgeous girls in your life!.
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For Your Girlfriend/Wife/Partner
If it may seem that your significant other is tricky to buy for, then hopefully this list can be of help. When you have a special lady in your life and you want to treat her like a queen just as she deserves, the right gift may seem the most important on your shopping list. I want to make Christmas easier for you with special ideas, luxurious finds but also pieces that will make an impression and be memorable.
The Collective has a beautiful array of jewellery that are unique, with many Irish brands. Look to Virgo Boutique for fashion, Hawthorn Handmade Skincare, Kash Beauty and Nima Brush for makeup and beauty, whilst pieces from the iconic Weir & Sons and Brown Thomas also make for lovely presents. Vouchers and experiences are thoughtful gifts us ladies adore too – whether it’s a day spa, hair do or Afternoon Tea, and there are plenty of places to choose from.
- Ellagrace, Rainbow Huggie Hoop Earrings, €25
- Nima Brush, PLAY! Makeup Brush Bundle, €135
- Designist, Erne Aqua Gin & Tonic Glasses, €40
- Virgo Boutique, Fionnuala Blue Bardot Maxi Dress, €47.99
- The Style Market, Emily Luxe Cream/Baby Blue Coat, €90
- Virgo Boutique, Courtney Pink Pleated Mini Dress, €93.99
- Kash Beauty, Secret Treasure Eyeshadow Palette, €29.95
- SOSU by SJ, Radiant Magic Palette, €29.95
- Ellagrace, Mila Bracelet in Gold, €25
- Brown Thomas, YSL Beauty Libre Eau de Parfum, 50ml, €92
- Brown Thomas, YSL Beauty Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in 124, €36
- Carl Scarpa, Saskia Black Leather Lace-up Ankle Boots, €159
- Molloy’s, Bottega Rose Gold 75cl, €36
- Terroirs, Chocolat Chapon Box of 36 Chocolates, €42.50
- The Collective, Rathbornes 1488 Luxury Dublin Tea Rose Wash & Lotion Gift Set, €45 (Other gemstones and colours available)
- The Collective, Starlight Ruby Birthstone Signet Ring, €235 (Other gemstones and colours available)
- Butterslip, If The Stars Were Mine Gold Necklace, €29.95
- Peaches & Cream, Lace Balconette Bra, €47
- The Collective, Nilai Paloma Bracelet, €60
- Brown Thomas, YSL Beauty Touche Éclat Le Teint Foundation SPF 22, €44
- Hawthorn Skincare, Apricot Oil + Rose Geranium Balancing Cleansing Oil, €27
- New Dimensions, Statement Zip Sports Bra in Black, €38 and Statement 2.0 Leggings in Black, €55
- Peaches & Cream, Gift Vouchers from €25
- Powerscourt Springs, Gift Vouchers, from €50 (Available as Postal or Downloadable)
- The Merrion Hotel, Champagne Art Afternoon Tea for Two People, €135
For Your Mam
There’s no doubt that for many of us, our Mam is the real hero at Christmas. From her skills in the kitchen to decorating the house and all of the in-between skills she has rolled up those sleeves, Mam truly is the best. Helping to do things around the house will be muchly appreciated especially during the holidays. Be it making tea or pouring a glass of wine, clearing the table & doing the dishes, collecting & bringing back relatives, or helping with dinner. Any or all of these are excellent ways to show you love, cherish and appreciate your Mam – and maybe allow her to actually sit down & relax.
But before (or after) all of those helpful chores, here are a number of gorgeous gifts you could spoil her with. Similar to your other half, vouchers and experiences are lovely treats, as well as thoughtful lifestyle products from April and the Bear, Designist or Foxford and beautiful gifts from Irish brands Max Benjamin, Butterslip, The Burren Perfumery, Alyson Gray as well as Irish jewellers Weir & Sons whose collection of designer brands is vast.
- Virgo Boutique, Trudy Black Shirred Smock Dress, €59.99
- Virgo Boutique, Rhona Red Soft Pullover, €59.99
- April and The Bear, Cheeseporn Cheese Board, €45
- Designist, 200ml Bottled Plant: Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrohpylla), €40
- Alyson Gray, Rabe Tobacco Gilet, €149.95
- Brown Thomas, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Spray 50ml, €97
- The Burren Perfumery, Lost Garden Facial Serum, 30ml, €36
- Butterslip, Kate Earrings in Amethyst, €39.95
- Oxmantown Skincare, Rosehip Ritual Facial Kit, €67
- The Burren Perfumery, Atlantic Coast Seaweed & Bergamot Organic Day Cream, €32.50 and Seaweed & Bergamot Organic Night Cream, €33.50
- Butterslip, Babila Taupe Leather Bag, €70
- Carl Scarpa, Bobbi Cream Sheepskin Slippers, €49
- Max Benjamin, White Christmas Luxury Natural Candle (3 Wick), €40 (10% of the proceeds are donated to Make-A-Wish Ireland)
- April and the Bear, Bicolour Trunk Glass Vase, €23
- Ardkeen, Whispering Angel 2020 750ml, €24.99
- The Buff Day Spa, Gift Vouchers from, €48
- The Collective, Gallardo & Blaine Designs Minerva Earrings, €100
- Terroirs, Chocolat Chapon Box of 36 Pure Origin Chocolate Caraques, €34.50
For Your Sister & Bestie
Sisters and besties often go hand in hand, so if you’re lucky enough to have a big or small sister as well as your bestie gal pal, then I’m hoping these Christmas gift ideas tick the box. Jewellery, fashion and beauty are typically great presents – look to Kash Beauty and SOSU by Suzanne Jackson, The Style Market, Friday’s Edit and Ellagrace for excellent Irish brands. As for the little homewares and unique gifts, Irish businesses such as Bobi My Dear, Butterslip and Dubray Books have a range of ideas for all the girls, both young and old with a range of budgets too.
- Virgo Boutique, Saya Jade Teddy Jacket, €24.99
- Virgo Boutique, Katherine Pink Collared Midi Dress, €49.99
- April and the Bear, Champagne Coupe Glasses – Set of 2, €39
- Nima Brush, Mini Christmas Bundle, €75
- Ellagrace, Girl Power Necklace, €30
- Alyson Gray, Via Appia Black & White Animal Print Top, €105
- The Style Market, Willow Metallic Silver Luxe Puffer Coat, €120
- SOSU by SJ, Dripping Gold Prep, Set & Bronze – Mousse, €43
- One Sonic, BXS-HD1 True Wireless Stereo Earphones, €59.99
- The Style Market, Indie Blue Star Scarf, €20
- Oxmantown Skincare, Papaya Fruit Hydrating Facial Cleansing Balm, €24
- Foxford, Pear Night Light, €11.99
- Foxford, Earth Rainbow Bamboo Tableware Set, €22
- Ardkeen, Bertha’s Revenge Small Batch Irish Milk Gin 70cl, €43.95
- Friday’s Edit, Gina Knitted Gilet with Shirt, €69.95
- Friday’s Edit, Farah Faux Fur Gilet, €74.95
- Dubray Books, ‘Nadiya’s Fast Flavours’ by Nadiya Hussein, €29.75
- Orca Board, Belooga Christmas Longsleeve Swimsuit, €64.99
- Bobi, My Dear, POPPY Round Coasters, €18
- Bobi, My Dear, CARA Round Tealight Holder, €6
- Avoca, Lexon PowerSound – Pink, €79.95
For Your Family & Friends
As for the rest of your female family, there are aunties, nieces, cousins and grandmothers to think of, as well as the girls, maybe even your boss or colleagues. Sometimes it’s easy enough to give the usual gifts, but if you want to think outside the box that little bit more, or really surprise them then take a look what I have for you. These also make great for Kris Kindle/Secret Santa gifts, with the variety of prices and styles.
- Designist, Real Wine Gums – Trio Selection, €27.50
- Designist, The Irish Socksiety I’m Perfect Socks, €9.50 (50% of all profits from sales go to organisations supporting women in Ireland)
- Kash Beauty, Idol Eyes Set, €19.95
- Friday’s Edit, Michelle Graphic T-shirt, €29.95
- Foxford, Tomato and Purple Scarf, €25
- CosmeticsOnline.ie, Uriage Eau Thermale Water Sleeping Mask 50ml, €19
- Butterslip, The Beekeeper Bee Happy Mug, €12.95
- Dubray Books, ‘Puffling and the Egg’ by Erika McGann & Gerry Daly, €13
- Dubray Books, ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid, €12.15
- Butterslip, Irish Botanicals Verveine & Lemon Verbena Diffuser, €14.95
- The Collective, Orelia London Chunky Chain Bracelet, €26
- The Collective, Gallardo & Blaine Designs Selene Necklace Silver, €85
- Terroirs, Escorihuela Gascón Familia Gascon Malbec, 2018, €22.50
- Terroirs, Domaine Valentin Zusslin Riesling Orschwihr, 2018, €39.50
- Om Diva, Ice Cream Sundae Knit, €27.50 (was €55!)
- Bobi, My Dear, NIKKI Tray, €18
- Max Benjamin, Acqua Viva Natural Room Mist 100ml, €25
- Kash Beauty, Eyeshadow Toppers Rose Glow, €12.95
- Bobi, My Dear, Pair of Terrazzo Star Ornaments, €9
- Butterslip, Little Feminist Book – Set of 4, €14.95
- Avoca, Hatley Happy Horses Pajama Set, €29.95
- Foxford, Herb Dublin Lavender Boxed Candle, €14.95
- Ladurée, Mellerio Macaron Box of 24 – Choose Your Own Flavours, €62
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