Today is the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery — here are my proven crowd-pleasers for everyone on your list
Victoria Beckham, Uniqlo, Dyson, Missoma, and more — where to get the best gifts (at the best price) for everyone on your list


I’ll be honest, when it comes to gift-giving, I procrastinate. Like most forms of procrastination, I think this stems from perfectionism. Bear with me because I know that sounds like a cop-out, but I pride myself on being a brilliant gift-giver.
I remember throwaway comments, compliments in shops and obscure items friends see in shop windows. Remember that scene in Friends when Ross recalls a brooch Rachel said reminded her of one her grandmother had as a child and he then buys said brooch months later? That’s the level of present-purchasing I'm talking about. All of which is to say, I’ve made a rod from my own back and set the bar too high. So each year in a bid to outdo myself, I hold out for the best deals and scan the recesses of my mind for the unexpected but sure-to-be-adored gifts.
Occasionally, I fall short, and so I’ve also devised a backup plan of gifts for every budget (and everyone on my list) that have a proven track record.
It turns out, there is a science to Christmas gifting and I’ve found the perfect formula…
Christmas gifting essentials
- Personalised Christmas Stockings - starts at £6.50 at Etsy (was £10)
- Printed Satin Wrapping Paper - £16.70 at Etsy (was £20)
- Christmas Wrapping Set - now £6 at Amazon (was £7.99)
- Pack of 100 Gift Tags- now £5.50 at Amazon (was £6.90)
Big Ticket Items
I’m just gonna leave this here—in the prime spot—in the hope my boyfriend sees this. An LED mask has been on my Christmas wishlist for years (begging the question, why am I still deprived of one?) and after pouring over the Marie Claire UK guide to LED Masks, Dr Dennis Gross’ model is at the top of my list. The celebs swear by it, too.
A decent pair of headphones is a festive failsafe and this Dyson pair comes with the Stormzy seal of approval. They’re packed with technical features—like Active Noise Cancellation, Enhanced Sound Range, and 55-hour battery life. The real clincher is the customisable design which allows you to change the cushions and outer cap.
As someone who has had the same hairstyle pretty much since birth, the best thing about a trip to the salon is the blow-dry at the end. So, when the much-hyped Dyson Airwrap™ came out, like seemingly everyone else, I was intrigued. Can a single product really give me that signature bouncy blow-dry? We put it to the test, and the answer is yes.
Nikon’s new Z50II is a must-have camera for content creators and vloggers. Perfect for first-time camera users, it’s super easy to step up and sync with a phone. It’s also compact and lightweight and lets users easily jump between features so the budding photographer in your life can mix between candid shots, posed portraits, and 4K videos.
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Failsafe Gifts For Her
Dubbed “ This Decade's It Scent ”, Merit Beauty’s elegant ‘Retrospect’ scent is a surefire win this Christmas (plus, you’ll get bonus points for being ahead of the curve). Infused with notes of rich bergamot, juicy pear, jasmine, rose, rosemary, vanilla, musk, moss (And more!) it’s a gift for not only the wearer but anyone who comes into their orbit.
No one loves festive fashion as much as me, but by the 27th, I’m looking to get cosy. That doesn’t mean I don’t still want to look good, contrary to popular opinion, you can be stylish and slovenly and the best way to do that is to invest in a quality co-ord. This relaxed hoodie strikes the perfect balance, especially when paired with the coordinating trousers...
Whether worn as part of a matching sweat or dressed up with pointy stilettos and an oversized bomber jacket à la Rihanna, a pair of wide-leg sweatpants is something they’ll turn to again and again. This set is ideal for Christmas downtime or when travelling to see family.
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Failsafe Finds For Him
Is it a cliche to put whiskey in the ‘Gifts For Him’ section? Of course, but all the men in my life love drinking whiskey over the holidays, I think it makes them feel like Don Draper. As the bottle suggests, Glenmorangie’s Highland Single Malt Scotch has pleasing scents of citrus, juicy peach and notes of syrupy crème brûlée with a palate of vanilla tart, so it’s perfect for drinkers just getting into the spirit.
For the seasoned aficionado, there’s Redbreast’s 12-Year-Old Irish Whisky, which is currently £60 (down from £85).
There’s something irresistibly festive about James Bond. Maybe it was growing up with all those re-runs during Betwixmas, but Bond will always be tied to Christmas, for me. This sumptuous coffee table read from the experts at Assouline is elegantly stacked with glossy stills from some of the franchise’s most legendary destinations. Plus, it doubles as some stylish inspiration if you’re looking for them to smarten up in 2025.
If they’re even the tiniest bit outdoorsy, you can’t go wrong with anything from the experts at The North Face. The best part about this hard-wearing Base Camp Voyager bag is that it works as well for city commutes as it does long-haul adventures. It’s packed with a host of handy features and has a padded 15-inch laptop compartment, padded shoulder straps unclip and conceal behind the back panel, secure-zip pocket, removable divider in the main compartment, and an external water bottle pocket.
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Christmas Eve Gifts
Fans of Emily in Paris, rejoice! Ottoman Hands has been spotted on TV's latest It Girl,. This timeless style exudes festive elegance while being chic enough to wear on daily rotation.
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Mischa Anouk Smith is the News and Features Editor of Marie Claire UK.
From personal essays to purpose-driven stories, reported studies, and interviews with celebrities like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and designers including Dries Van Noten, Mischa has been featured in publications such as Refinery29, Stylist and Dazed. Her work explores what it means to be a woman today and sits at the intersection of culture and style. In the spirit of eclecticism, she has also written about NFTs, mental health and the rise of AI bands.
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