Present shopping: Make someone's day with these amazing gifts
WEDGIES/WHATS THIS Brighten up your life with some of these beautiful gifts
SPEAKS VOLUMES Avanca D1 wireless sports headphones, £36.85, Amazon (amazon.co.uk) An essential for runners, these wireless headphones sit comfortably around the back of the head and fit snugly in the ears without falling out as you move around. They’re weatherproof and sound cancelling, so nothing will disrupt your workout. GAME ON Handheld games console, £17.99, I Want One Of Those (iwantoneofthose.com) Remember when Game Boys were the must-have birthday or Christmas present? Relive those 90s memories with this fun mini toy. Smaller than the original Nintendo device, it comes with over 150 simple games you’ll know and love like Tic Tac Toe and Connect Four.
AVANCA Avanca earphones
IWANTONEOFTHOSE I Want One Of Those retro handheld console
SWEET SENSATION Adorable mini truffles sharing box, £20, Prestat (0208 961 8555, prestat.co.uk) Perfect for bringing out after dinner parties, this colourful box is filled with 40 delicious mini truffles in four irresistible flavours: milk praline, dark sea salt caramel, milk earl grey tea and pink strawberry. Pass them round (or maybe not…). HOT TO TROT Carvela Lax trainers, £139, Kurt Geiger (0845 257 2571, kurtgeiger.com) With even the most dedicated high-heels-wearers swapping their stilettos for sneakers nowadays, trainers have seriously upped their game. This pair is young and fun, with a deep sole, gold studs and a flash of red and pink. Wear with a midi dress and bare legs for the ultimate transitional wardrobe update.
PRESTAT Prestat truffles sharing box
CARVELA LAX Carvela Lax trainers
COOL FOR CATS Lunch Punch sandwich cutter, £12, Eat Well (eatwell-uk.co.uk) Keep lunch boxes fun for children by cutting their sandwiches into the shape of their favourite animal or activity with one of these plastic presses. They’re taller than normal biscuit cutters, allowing them to cut easily through two slices of bread, and they’re bound to get kids interested in making their own lunches, too. CREATURE COMFORTS Cushions, £60 each, Karen Mabon (karenmabon.com) British-based designer Karen Mabon creates scarves, pyjamas and cushions in colourful designs inspired by memories or stories. With so much detail, these unique cushions will be sure to add interest to any home.
EAT WELL Lunch Punch sandwich cutter
KAREN MABON Karen Mabon cushions
TOP OF THE CROPS Motion Adapt bra, £45, Nike (0207 660 4453, nike.com) For a sports bra that works as hard as you do, try out this new one from Nike. Innovative technology allows it to adapt to all levels of exercise, from low impact strength exercises to high impact cardio, by stretching when at rest to fit your body perfectly then locking in to shape during impact. ZEST FOR LIFE Ketel One Oranje vodka, £28.99, Amazon (amazon.co.uk) For a zesty twist on your usual vodka-based drink, try this new variety from Ketel One, which is infused with Valencia and Mandarin oranges to give a crisp, slightly sweet flavour. It’s delicious mixed with soda water or shaken up in a martini.
NIKE Motion Adapt bra
KETEL ONE Ketel One Oranje vodka
MODERN TIMES Kate Spade New York smart watch, £299, House of Fraser (0845 602 1073, houseoffraser.co.uk) Giving you instant access to important notifications directly from your wrist, smart watches are the latest high-tech accessory, but most look functional rather than fashionable. Kate Spade New York’s new designs, however, are some of the prettiest we’ve seen, in chic black and rose gold and either a leather or a bracelet strap. Functions include activity tracking, notification alerts and Google Assistant, plus a dial that adapt to your outfit – totally unnecessary of course, but brilliant. SPREAD THE LOVE Chipotle mayo, £3.50, Rubies in the Rubble (rubiesintherubble.com) Great chips deserve great mayonnaise, and this lightly spicy one from London-based brand Rubies in the Rubble is certainly that. The company are determined to cut down on food waste, so instead of eggs, it’s made from aquafaba, the water left over from cooking chickpeas, something that would normally be thrown away (this makes the sauce suitable for vegans, too). Find it at Whole Foods and Honest Burger restaurants as well as on their website.
KATE SPADE Kate Spade New York smart watch
RUBIES Rubies Chipotle mayo
A REAL GEM Jewellery roll, £18, Fenella Smith (01491 412444, fenellasmith.com) If you’re tired of travelling with jewellery only to find it tangled in impossible knots when you arrive, this pretty fabric roll might be a smart investment. In a striking peacock feather print and fastened with a leather cord, it’ll keep rings, bracelets and necklaces safe and secure. NOTE TO SELF Journals, £21 each, Kikki K (07825 784503, kikki-k.com) Get daily motivation with one of these colourful journals from super cool Swedish stationery brand Kikki K. Whether it’s setting yourself goals, focusing on your happiness or reminding yourself of things to be thankful for, these notebooks will be sure to inspire you.
FENELLLA SMITH Fenella Smith Jewellery Roll Peacock
KIKKI K Kikki K journals
HEY JUDE Little Jude’s chocolate and banana milk, £1.25 each, Sainsbury’s and Ocado They’re best known for their ice creams, but Jude’s have just launched two flavoured milks especially for children. They’re made with 100% naturally sourced ingredients, added vitamin D and calcium and use honey instead of refined sugar, and they’ve even been lunchbox-approved by schools. SUNNY DELIGHT Le Mini Bijou bag, £199, Les Georgettes (lesgeorgettes.com) Inject a flash of sunshine in to your wardrobe with this mini cross-body handbag in pretty spring shades. Made from leather and with a modern chain strap, it’ll brighten up any outfit. SOAP STAR Method pink pomelo hand soap, £3, Selfridges (0800 123 4000, selfridges.com) We never thought we’d be getting excited about cleaning products, but method’s are more stylish than your average. Naturally derived and beautifully scented, this hand wash is much kinder to the planet than your typical soaps. In pretty rose gold packaging, this limited edition pink pomelo variant will be a beautiful addition to any bathroom.
LITTLE JUDES Little Judes chocolate and banana milk
BIJOU Le Mini Bijou bag
POMELO Pomelo hand soap
KNOW ALL DK Children’s Encyclopedia, £25, Express Bookshop (expressbookshop.co.uk) Full of facts, figures and pictures, this is a complete guide for feeding the imaginations of kids aged 7 to 9. Covering topics from arts and history to science and technology, there’s plenty in here to keep young minds active. PEARLS OF WISDOM Aphrodite pearl earrings, £170, Olivia & Pearl (0207 101 3250, oliviaandpearl.com) For a modern take on classic pearl jewellery, have a look at new brand Olivia & Pearl. These statement earrings are inspired by Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and are made up of small round pearls, mother of pearl and 18ct rose gold plating. FLOWER POWER Orla Kiely flask, £21, Amara (0800 587 7645, amara.com) This funky flask, in one of Orla Kiely’s recognisable retro-style flower prints, will keep drinks hot or cold for hours when out and about.
DK DK Childrens Encyclopedia
OLIVIA & PEARL Aphrodite pearl earrings Olivia & Pearl
ORLA KIELY Orla Kiely flask
BASKET CASE Collapsible storage basket, £50, Oh What’s This (07537 199071, ohwhatsthis.com) Perfect for nurseries, playrooms or bathrooms, this storage basket comes in a pink harlequin diamond print and fabric handles for easy carrying. The top is collapsible too, creating either a big or a smaller shape. CAUSE A STIR Mixer with bowl and attachments, £59.99, Studio (0371 200 0378, studio.co.uk) It’s the ultimate kitchen essential for budding bakers, but stand mixers can often be pricey. This pastel pink one is great value though, and comes with all the essential components: whisk, cake beater and dough hook, plus six speed settings and a powerful motor.
OH WHATS THIS Collapsible storage basket, Oh What’s This
STUDIO Mixer with bowl and attachments, Studio
SELFRIDGES Quinoa Oat crunch
WEDGIES Wooden doorstops, Wedgies