The Ultimate Beauty Christmas Gift List

the Flat Lay co makeup bags, reviews, makeup bagsThe Flat Lay Co

This is an amazing open flat makeup bag and cosmetics mat. This one is in Lemon. There is an “essentials” one which is the smaller one and carries 6 pieces of makeup comfortably. The bigger one is 52 diameters when open. Stylish and convenient: this is a beauty winner. Why did no one think of it before?

www.flatlay.co

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Safe Nail Polish That Peels Off. 

Multi-award winning company Safe ‘n’ Beautiful have unveiled Snails Rose. It is a vitamin enriched kids nail polish. It is a peel-off formula that encompasses rosewater together with Vitamins C and H. It comes in 12 gorgeous shades. The bottles look gorgeous and the nail polish is too. Full beauty marks.

www.safe-nails.com

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Morning Glamour Satin Pillowcase. 

I love sleeping on a satin pillow case. It really does make a huge different. This is a perfect stocking filler. 

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Megan Barton Hanson has hailed the Morning Glamour Silk Pillowcase a “game-changer.”

Megan says “Keeping my hair frizz-free and healthy is super important to me, and with my Morning Glamour Satin Pillowcase from @makeupboxldn_ I’m getting my best beauty sleep. The satin stops my hair from getting damaged in my sleep, plus it keeps my sleep wrinkles at bay – absolute game changer.”

Silk Pillowcases have a vast variety of benefits and are becoming increasingly popular with consumers. They help to keep skin clear and prevent breakouts, as they provide a gentle, smooth surface that does not dry the skin out. The smooth surface also helps to reduce friction in the hair as it helps to eliminate hair loss, reduces breakage and prevents snagging which can lead to the static, frizzy look. The non-absorbent qualities of satin mean that any oils applied to the skin at night are retained in the skin and not transferred and helps the hair to retain moisture and prevent it from becoming dry and brittle.

Morning Glamour Silk Pillowcase Makeupbox-ldn.co.uk

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Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Energising Bath & Body & Massage Oil. 

This is an amazing multi-tasking product. You can use it as a bath oil, for a massage, or just rub it in as a body oil. Another great stocking filler.

From www.boots.com

Manta Exclusive Limited Edition Colour Hair Brush

Manta Exclusive Limited Edition Colour Hair Brush

This is a brilliant hair brush. The colour and style are gorgeous too.

NEW! Exclusive Limited Edition colour with Manta Brand Ambassador, Zoe Irwin.

The Manta is the first brush to mould to the shape of your hand and scalp, creating less tension on each strand while massaging the scalp for fuller, healthier, shinier hair.

The patented FLEXGUARD technology on the base enables each bristle to have complete 360 degree motion to gently free knots and minimise breakage. The Manta glides responsively through hair for minimum breakage and maximum shine.

It appeared earlier this year on a BBC1 consumer programme called the ‘customer is always right’. The programme takes a panel of consumers and bloggers and gets them to review new innovations while the inventors sit and listen to the feedback. Manta won the trophy by a landslide. It’s an amazing product, literally a super gentle hairbrush for anyone who is struggling with fine, broken or fragile hair or just really wants their hair to be super healthy.

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REN Clean Skincare

It is harder to get better than REN Clean Skincare. It works so well. Anyone would be delighted to receive the Rosa Centifolia Cleanse and reveal Hot Cloth Cleanser or the All is Bright stocking filler. High quality skincare that really works.

This years gift sets are in collaboration with renowned illustrator, Silken Favours, and pay homage to the ocean and it’s creatures. All sets come in FSC-approved 100% recyclable boxes with biodegradable lamination and are printed with vegetable based inks.

Embryolisse Lait-Créme Concentré

Embryolisse Lait-Créme Concentré

This Parisian favourite is a multipurpose moisturising cream rich in natural active ingredients. You can even use it on babies. It has a mixture of shea butter, beeswax, soy and aloe vera.It is creamy and can even be used as a make-up removing cleanser, as a face mask, a primer, or  your daily moisturiser. It even works well as a shave balm for men. Paraben-free.

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Super Facialist 

These are both brilliant and make excellent presents.

Retinol+ Anti-Ageing Booster, 15ml, £20.00

A high-quality retinol that won’t break the bank, Super Facialist’s NEW Retinol+ Anti-Ageing Booster can be added to any moisturiser or serum to create your own personalised skincare regime, based on your skin’s needs. Containing 0.3% pure Retinol, to help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin tone, whilst increasing skin firmness. White Lupin Seed Extract stimulates the synthesis of collagen to improve elasticity and firmness, whilst added Vitamin E and Sweet Almond Oil nourish and protect the skin, leaving it radiant and smooth.

 

Vitamin C+ Brighten Booster, 15ml, £18.00

This NEW Vitamin C+ Brighten Booster, gives your skin a boost of pure radiance simply by adding a few drops to your favourite moisturiser or serum. Containing a combination of 1% Vitamin C and Pomegranate Flower, these ingredients work together to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and protect against harmful UV effects. With added Allantoin to increase moisture retention and Vitamin E for its powerful antioxidant benefits, this booster helps to promote a healthy, radiant glow.

 Available from www.boots.com, www.sainsburys.co.uk and www.superfacialist.co.uk 

 

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Grow Gorgeous

Grow Gorgeous has relaunched with 6 complete routines for every hair type, concern and lifestyle.

Having built the brand from a single product, the original intelligent haircare solution and bestselling Hair Growth Serum they have moved on to other products like the Balance Shine-Enhancing Overnight Mask. The Original Hair Growth Serum has had rave reviews with 90% of women finding it made their hair fuller. The overnight mask is indulgent and leaves hair soft and shiny.

From growgorgeous.co.uk and lookfantastic.co.uk

Purrfect Christmas Gifts From Cats Protection | Cute Gifts That Help Cats

Cats Protection have wonderful gifts for the cat lover in your life. We love cats at Frost and we also love the Cats Protection who do such a good job taking care of cats and kittens. We have picked a selection of some of the gifts we like, but you can also donate to them. Every pound helps. 

We love:

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White Willow Gift Basket

Delicious biscuits, fudge, marmalade and jam.

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Tipsy Selection

Such a great idea and so tasty. Is also a legitimate way to start your day with booze. What is there not to love?

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Knitted Cat Eye Mask

So cute.

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Kitten Mini Umbrella

A dose of cuteness while you stay dry. Win win.

You can check out the Cat Protection shop here.

The Best Fiction Books For Christmas

sisters at war book review Milly adamsSisters at War by Milly Adams

Brilliant historical fiction. Engrossing and riveting. Read our review of Sisters at War here.

Sisters at War is available here.

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Ruby Slippers: A Collection of Short Stories by Tracy Baines

A wonderful collection of short stories from one of the best short story writers working today. As fulfilling as it is entertaining.

Ruby Slippers: A Collection of Short Stories is available here.

For the poetry lover

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100 Prized Poems: Twenty-five years of the Forward Books. 

A brilliant collection of 100 prized poems from the prestigious Forward Books.

The Forward Book of Poetry 2017

The Forward books are the best way to find the best poets, and poems.

100 Prized Poems: Twenty-five years of the Forward Books is available here.

The Forward Book of Poetry 2017 is available here.

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What do you think? A Collection of poems by Catherine Balavage

A great collection of poems from our editor, Catherine. Well worth a read.

What Do You Think?: A collection of poems by Catherine Balavage is available here.

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The Dress by Jane L. Rosen

Fun, clever and entertaining. A great book. We really loved it.

The Dress: Nine Women, One Dress… is available here.

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Maybe a Fox by Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee

Touching and powerful. A unique and spellbinding novel.

Maybe a Fox is available here.

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Blink And You Die. Ruby Redford Series Finale By Lauren Child

The series finale. Just brilliant.

Blink and You Die is available here.

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The Fox and The Ghost King by Michael Morpurgo

A delightful book with gorgeous illustration from Michael Foreman. Children will love it.

The Fox and the Ghost King is available here.

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Clover Moon by Jacqueline Wilson

This is a brilliant book from prolific author Jacqueline Wilson. A great story for children, well written and entertaining as ever.

Clover Moon is available here.

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Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers

Gorgeous and charming. We really loved this.

Imaginary Fred is available here.

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There’s a Snake in my School by David Walliams

Colourful and fun. Children love this delightful book. The fantastic illustrations are done by genius illustrator Tony Ross.

There’s a Snake in My School!

 

 

Christmas Gift List For The Tech Lover

tileslimTile Slim

This great gadget allows you to find your phone, wallet or anything else. It makes a great gift for the forgetful. It will even make your phone ring if you tap it twice, can be slipped into pockets and it adheres to flat surfaces. I am going to try to attach it to the remote.

Tile Slim is available here.

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Meem.

This absolutely brilliant device ‘mirrors’ what’s on your iPhone in case you lose it or change it. It also automatically backs up your iPhone every time you charge it. We can’t praise it enough.

MEEM Memory for iPhones available here.

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Roku

This great streaming stick just plugs straight into your TV. It then allows you stream from over 1000 channels. Yes, that is right, 1000 channels. From YouTube, 4OD, Netflix and the BBC iPlayer, there is lots to choose from. Will give hours of fun and entertainment. An ideal present for Christmas when TV watching is at its peak.

Roku Streaming Stick is available here.

moovnowMoov Now

Fitness is more popular than ever and we could not be happier about it. This personal coach and sports tracker not only talks you through your workout, but is also so stylish and gorgeous. It analyses and coaches your form, counts reps for you (very handy!), talks to you as you work out, and has sport-specific metrics. It will tell you if you are landing too hard and makes workouts more fun and challenging. It also does activity and sleep tracking. The perfect gift for a fitness bunny.

Moov Now Wearable Audio Coach is available here.

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Alcosense Excel

We could not be more of a fan of this at home breathalyser. It is superb value and it can save your life and your job. It is hard to know if you are over the limit sometimes, especially the next morning. The Alcosense has been in development for three years and it costs less than £100. A brilliant device to keep in your bag. We can’t recommend it enough.

AlcoSense Elite Breathalyzer & alcohol tester is available here.

 

The Frost Food And Drink Christmas List

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panettonePanettone from Carluccio’s

It is just not Christmas without it.

http://www.carluccios.com/shop-online
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I Sea Pasta

Organic seaweed pasta. Original, healthy and delicious.

From planetorganic.com

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Żubrówka Embossed Bison Grass Bottle

Żubrówka Vodka, the Original Bison Grass Vodka, has over 500 years of tradition and history. Żubrówka’s exceptional character is emphasized by a single bison grass blade that is hand placed in every bottle. Each blade of bison grass is hand-picked and dried under natural conditions, making each bottle of Żubrówka an exceptional gift this Christmas.

For the perfect Christmas cocktail our brand ambassador, Przemyslaw Matuszewski, suggests our legendary Apple Zu, an extraordinarily smooth and aromatic cocktail, with a festive twist.

Glass
Highball

Ingredients
50ml Żubrówka
100ml traditional pressed cloudy apple juice
Squeeze of lime

Method
Fill a highball with ice, add all the ingredients and stir
Garnish with a few slices of apple and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon to tickle your festive tastebuds.

Available at Tesco.com, Waitress.com and Sainsburys.co.uk

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Courvoisier VSOP

Cognac is experiencing a revival this year, with the discerning drinker opting for spirits steeped in sophistication, history and glamour. Whether you drink a quality cognac such as Courvoisier neat to enjoy the pure flavours of lavender and citrus, tobacco and patchouli, or as a part of an aromatic cocktail before dinner, let Courvoisier help you celebrate this Christmas.

Luxury cognac house Courvoisier has been an expert in celebration since the opening of the Eiffel Tower in 1889 where its cognac was served as a drink of choice. The cognac can now be served at your own Christmas celebration, alongside your favourite Christmas indulgence. For a real delicacy, try our VSOP with your smoked salmon or alongside your coffee and a decadent chocolate Christmas treat.

Since no celebration is complete without Courvoisier, make sure to add a drop of luxury to your Christmas festivities this winter.

A gift for cocktail lovers – Courvoisier VSOP

Courvoisier VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a distinguished cocktail. This blend of Courvoisier is an elegant mix of cognacs that are up to 10 years old, from two of the finest crus in the Cognac region.

For a cocktail that is as indulgent as it is delicious to serve at your festive soiree, try the Courvoisier Champagne Cocktail with your chic canapés.

Tasty and decadent stuff. We love it. 

Courvoisier Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients:

1 part Courvoisier VSOP
1 Demerara sugar cube
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Top up with Champagne

Method: Soak a sugar cube in bitters and drop into a champagne flute. Cover with Courvoisier VSOP and slowly top with champagne.

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Casso Cocktails
Available from cassococktails.com

Casso Cocktails has launched in the UK with a delicious range of ready-to-shake cocktails. Served in their signature individual jars and available in both glass and plastic format, opportunities for cocktail sipping moments are now endless.

The carefully curated range features five ‘twist on the classic’ flavours; Raspberry Cosmo, Coconut Mojito, Apricot Mai Tai, Peach Appletini and Grapefruit Sling. With equal focus on flavour and convenience, this delicious array of cocktails has been developed under the discerning tastebuds of Casso’s in house mixologist team, perfect for those unforgettable Christmas parties.

A great idea. Just add ice for a delicious cocktail. 

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Harveys Bristol Cream

Let’s face it, Christmas isn’t Christmas without Harveys, so what better gift to bring to your next Christmas party? This year the UK’s favourite sherry celebrates its 220 year anniversary and has launched a new campaign celebrating the timeless moments that Harveys has been a part of.

Harveys Bristol Cream is not only the UK’s favourite drink at Christmas it’s also a world renowned icon for its quality and heritage, This unique blend of Sherry combines the character and body of aged olorosos with the aroma and finesse of finos and amontillados, sweetened with the addition of high-quality Pedro Ximenez wine. It has a deep golden colour with a full, fragrant aroma and rich, mellow and long-lasting flavours.

This Christmas classic is the perfect way to embrace the festive season whether it’s to refresh your palate with a classic serve over ice with a slice of orange, shared amongst friends over Christmas party snacks, or alongside the inevitable stocking sweet treats and heaving Christmas cheese board. You can even impress your festive guests with a simple Harveys cocktail like our delicious Frosted Apple & Ginger recipe below:

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Harveys frosted apple and ginger is bursting with effervescent flavours and is great served in a punch bowl so you can share with friends

Recipe:
Fill a highball glass with ice (crushed ice looks even better!)
Pour over 50ml Harveys Bristol Cream and 50ml premium pressed apple juice
Top up with a dash of ginger ale
Swirl with a cinnamon stick and leave in the glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint and apple slices

 

A Hamper

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We got sent this wonderful hamper full of delicious and original products. Unfortunately it didn’t have a label and we couldn’t see a press release. We just had to feature it anyway. Please let us know if you know where it is from. Thank you!

 

Merry Christmas from Frost Magazine. 

Frost Recommends Buyagift.com for Christmas

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Frost are a huge fan of Buyagift.com. We think that nothing really beats a good experience. We highly recommend the Tasting Menu and Bubbles at Michelin Starred Restaurants but they have an amazing selection of other gifts.

Buyagift.com is the UK’s leading provider of gift experiences and activity days, and with thousands of gifts to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect gift. Their gifts are nationwide so no matter where you live, and what you like, there will be a gift for your loved ones and you.

Here are some of our picks:

F4 Single Seater Driving Experience at Brands Hatch – Exclusive to Buyagift, £229

Live life in the fast lane with this adrenaline fuelled F4 driving experience, exclusive to Buyagift. Your session starts with a sensational 15 minute circuit in the powerful BMW M4, before you get behind the wheel of a state of the art F4 single seater for an exhilarating drive around the popular Brands Hatch racetrack. This incredible speed machine, still used in of cial British Racing Drivers’ Club races today, features a full race sequential gearbox and has a thrilling top speed of 165mph. To round off this heart racing experience, jump back into the BMW M4 for a high speed passenger ride. Designed by the car building legend Ralph Firman and with a top speed of 165mph, this F4 racer is sure to get your blood pumping.

Tasty Treats – Smartbox by Buyagift, £59.99

Food-lovers need to look no further as we’ve handpicked a ne selection of over 500 exquisite experiences to choose from, ranging from dining out to wine tasting and brewery tours. Whether you want to indulge in gourmet cuisine cooked to perfection by expert chefs or you are looking to enjoy a selection of delightfully decadent cakes, you’ll nd yourself savouring every mouthful as you sit back and relax at a choice of venues across the UK. At point of purchase you will have the option to select either a gift box or an e-voucher.

 

Hotel Chocolat’s Bean To Bar Chocolate Making Experience for Two, £130

This is the chocolate experience you’ve ‘bean’ waiting for! Discover the fascinating process of making chocolate straight from the bean, using Hotel Chocolat’s freshly roasted cocoa beans grown on their own Saint Lucia estate. The company’s rustic underground Cocoa Vault will play host to this unique masterclass in which an expert chocolatier will demonstrate the art of tempering, as you sip a glass of prosecco.

Then it’s your turn to get your hands dirty and make your own chocolate creation. Alongside your mouth-watering masterpiece, you’ll take home a tasty goody bag of luxury chocolates.

 

The View from The Shard with 3 Course Michelin Dining and Bubbles for Two – Was £161.90, Now £111

Only recently built and already an integral part of London’s iconic skyline, The Shard points up to the clouds, reaching an incredible 308m and rendering it Western Europe’s tallest building. Day or night, London’s most famous landmarks are breathtaking, and you won’t want to forget your camera! Although the view might tempt you to stay, you’ll want to come down sooner or later, because a fabulous meal awaits you in Latium.

Three delicious courses each will be accompanied by a chilled glass of chilled bubbles at this Michelin recommended restaurant located in the heart of the city.

 

Thames Lunch Cruise for Two, £70

 

Feast your eyes on some of London’s most iconic landmarks at a leisurely pace, whilst enjoying a delicious three-course meal. Setting off from Embankment Pier, your mini voyage down the River Thames will pass The Globe, the Houses of Parliament, The Gherkin and The Shard, to name but a few. You will board the boat where a friendly waiter will show you to your table to enjoy your meal. There will be time once you have nished dining to take a stroll up on the top deck, perhaps with a glass of wine to round off your cruise in style.

 

And if you’re really not sure what to get, Buyagift.com have the perfect solution with the new Smartboxes, containing hundreds of different types of experiences and locations to choose from in one box…

Gifts are refundable for 60 days and you can also exchange them for free. Which we thought was great.

 

Christmas Gift List For Your Brother

kingston8gbKingston Technology 8GB Micro SD

Because you can never have enough storage.

Kingston 8GB Micro SD is available here.

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Cross Star Wars Pen

A great lifetime gift. We love this Star Wars click pen.

Cross Star Wars Click Pen is available here.

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Framed by Ronnie O’Sullivan 

A great debut crime novel from the sporting genius.

Framed is available here. 

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Mio MiVue 618 Dash Cam

Has extreme HD recording, GPS tracking, wide angle viewing and safety camera warning. A great present that will keep your loved one safe.

Mio MiVue 618 Car Dash Cam is available here.

 

The Luxury Christmas Gift List: The Best Gifts For The One You Love

Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir Home Candle

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This candle smelt so amazing the moment I opened the envelope it made me happy. Jo Malone is huge among celebrities, and this is one of those times when you really should believe the hype. Gorgeous. 200g £42.00

The Ultimate Christmas Cracker

The Jo Malone magnificent Christmas Cracker is back.
A statement of generosity and wit created in the Harlequin gold, cream and black
and tied with grosgrain.
Impactful and arresting, open it to discover an array of carefully curated Jo Malone London treats.
An extraordinary centre piece. A beautiful under-the-tree present. A lavish gift from Jo Malone London, the experts in gift-giving.
Exclusive to Selfridges.com and Brown Thomas
Available nationwide from December 2016
Ultimate Christmas Cracker
Cologne or Cologne Intense 100ml of your choice
Home Candle 200g of your choice
Body Crème or Cologne Intense Body Crème 175ml of your choice Body & Hand Wash 250ml of your choice
RRP £206-£245 / €261-€314
For stockist information, please visit jomalone.co.uk

Follow on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram @JoMaloneLondon #TheatreOfChristmas

 

Champagne Taittinger 

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Champagne Taittinger 

Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé NV

RRP: £48.25

Stockists: Asda.com, Waitress com, Wine Rack, Majestic, JohnLewis.com, The Soho Wine Company, Amps Fine Wines, Vino Wines, The Oxford Wine Company, Jeroboams, Lea & Sanderman, Fortnum&Mason.com, www.champagnedirect.co.uk

45% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier

A vibrant rosé with a vivid aroma of red summer fruit, enticing wild strawberry and raspberry dominate the stylish and elegant palate.

I love rosé champagne and this is one of the best. Just divine. 

Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus NV

RRP: £50.30

Stockists: Majestic, Harrods.com, JohnLewis.com, The Soho Wine Company, Hedonism, Hailsham Cellars, Amps Fine Wines, www.champagnedirect.co.uk

50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir

Grand Cru Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from great vineyards with 4 years ageing in Taittinger’s cellars make this great Champagne rich, round and elegant.

This champagne is my favourite champagne. I love it beyond words. I want to become rich so I can drink it every single day. Buy this for your loved ones, but, mostly, for yourself. 

 

Maui Jim Koki Beach Sunglasses
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Maui Jim’s are one of the best sunglasses on the market. These Koki Beach glasses are pure glamour. £175

 

Maimie Silk Trousers

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Maimie Silk Trousers are the most luxurious trousers you can buy. Beloved of celebrities, they feel just as good as they look. The ultimate Christmas present for a loved one. From £240.

 

Godiva Advent Calendar

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The Godiva Advent Calendar: £23

These were devoured sharpish at Frost HQ. Luxurious, delicious chocolate that comes in a gorgeous advent calendar.

Bring a little magic into every day of December with the delectable taste of premium Belgian chocolate.

The Calendar is adorned with scenes from the timeless Christmas Classic ‘The Nutcracker’ and filled with a selection of Godiva masterpieces and this year’s seasonal collection.

From all Godiva stores and at www.godivachocolates.co.uk