As every year, this year too I'm bringing you a few of my personal Christmas gift tips. You'll find them below, sorted by who they are meant for. I hope something catches your eye and that I can once again help you a little with the Christmas dilemma...
GIFTS FOR MEN
Shaver, Panasonic
So, ladies and gentlemen, this is the premium ES-LV95 shaver, the so-called flagship of the Panasonic brand. Inspired by samurai swords and equipped with five high-quality blades. It even has a built-in automatic shaving sensor, so it adjusts its power to the toughness of your dear one's "stubble". It follows the contours of the face perfectly and will look good in your bathroom too. An unbeatable gift for a man if you are looking for something really, really special.
Wood Essence perfume by Bvlgari, Marionnaud
A sexy, sparkling, woody scent with resinous notes that is not at all heavy or old-fashioned, you know what I mean. The philosophy of the new fragrance is based on the balance between the urban life of the modern man and nature. For me, ever since it was launched (which was only this summer), it has been the absolute number one among men's fragrances, and that's why it can't be missing under the tree.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F..k, Mark Manson
This was definitely the book of the year for me. I'm a huge bookworm and I've read almost everything that crosses my path. Over the years I've built up a kind of aversion to motivational literature, or let's call it personal development, so this book was a real balm for my soul. It names facts bluntly and without embellishment; you won't find declarations like believe in yourself, you can do it, or that every one of us is unique. No. Because not everyone is amazing and exceptional. That's how it has always been and that's how it is. Great reading, very liberating. I recommend it to absolutely everyone!
GIFTS FOR WOMEN
Leather gloves Lasocki, CCC
A great, practical and at the same time very neutral gift for any woman, sister, mum, mother-in-law, cousin or aunt. Gloves made of quality leather are extremely timeless, and when the frosts hit, all true ladies will appreciate them. If you too struggle every year over a gift for a distant relative or a colleague, this is a TOP choice.
Gift voucher, Mediskin
Which woman wouldn't want to be beautiful, young or slim?! All these dreams come true every day at the Mediskin beauty clinic, so a gift voucher will surely light up more than one pair of eyes. You choose the value of the voucher freely, as you see fit, and the recipient picks from a world of beautifying treatments. A gift that every woman 100% needs!
Cookbook Mama Mňam, www.mamamnam.sk
The first Slovak book put together from recipes by well-known bloggers and influencers, with expert guarantee from Silvia Horecká. This lovely and beautifully illustrated book offers simple recipes without ready-made ingredients for children aged 0-3. There are 101 recipes in the book, and I contributed to it too with my own recipe, specifically paella for kids. Don't forget that when you order and enter the code "Fashionspy", you get free postage!
Mon Paris perfume, YSL, Marionnaud
A unique Christmas edition of an intoxicating and rebellious fragrance from my favourite brand, YSL. It enchants at first sight and captivates all the senses. A perfect bottle that you will love. For me it's a great gift tip, and I myself would be delighted to find it under the tree.
GIFTS FOR KIDS
Scooter, Mini Micro
It's no secret that my kids aren't really into toys. Building sets, Lego, tracks and similar things bore them completely and just take up space for nothing, so we hardly ever buy them. For Christmas I did want at least one, though, so I took the kids to a toy shop and you know what? We left with a scooter; apparently toys are for little ones and they are big kids now. You can't help but love them. So I'm wrapping this 3-wheel Mini Micro Deluxe scooter for children aged 2 to 5 for Christmas as well. It has height-adjustable handlebars and was developed in Switzerland with the help of medical experts. It is very easy and intuitive to control, by tilting the steering bar and shifting your weight. It weighs just under 2 kilograms, so it will travel with us on holidays too.
Nordic Label pyjamas, Littlehipster.sk
Our favourite e-shop, and also their brick-and-mortar concept store in Čierna Voda, offers various minimalist and trendy brands. You'll find absolutely everything there to my taste. Timeless, simple, understated and above all high quality. Whatever I buy there, the kids wear until it falls apart. I won't sing odes to Small Rags or Fixoni here; those of you who have read me for longer know they are my favourites. Recently, however, another brand has joined them, again Danish in origin, Nordic Label, which offers great cotton basics. Vests, pyjamas, boxer shorts. In-cred-i-ble. I'd love to wear them myself.
Plush "sleepy" comforter bunny Happy Horse, Crystalbaby.sk
Both children sleep with their comforters every day. Matias brought this sweet habit from nursery school and Bruno has had one automatically since birth. A true comforter has to be soft and cuddly. This little bunny is just that, so I hope he will take up an important place as a comforter in our family.
Grey Panda placemat, Liewood, Littlehipster.sk
Dining at a high level from birth. That's something for us, so I didn't hesitate for a minute and we have a complete set from this brand for the boys. The mats are made of silicone, so they protect the table and are also easy to clean. I warmly recommend it; it's a great gift not so much for the children themselves, but especially for the parents.
If that wasn't enough for you and you want even more inspiration, have a look at a similar article from last year, "10 + 1 tips for Christmas gifts". I wish you a beautiful Advent season!