Christmas gifts: for her

Gifts for her

In the first of our series of annual gift guides, we take a look at some great gift ideas for the lady in your life. These are presents to suit all budgets and for ladies of all ages. From classic skincare sets to the very Brighton BN1 Board Game, we also find unique creations from local company Cat-a-Cake Creations and festive jumpers from one of our favourite high street retailers. Plus, turn to page 19 for some books she won’t be able to put down!

Over the coming weeks we will be featuring gifts for him, gifts for kids, foodie and luxury gifts, plus some last minute wonders you won’t want to miss. Happy shopping!

Cat-a-Cake Creations
www.catacakecreations.co.uk
Cat-a-Cake Creations design the most adorable laser cut jewellery, all hand designed and made locally in Brighton. Perfect, affordable Christmas gifts! Available as necklaces, brooches, earrings, accessories and more! From deers and foxes, to cats and dachshunds, to teapots and rabbits, teddy bears, carousel horses and much more!

Rina Tairo Jewellery
13&1/2 Prince Albert street,Brighton, 01273 774288, info@rinatairo.com
www.rinatairo.com
Rina Tairo continues to place her high end handmade jewellery into and onto the hands of the Brighton women who know. Her couture work and fine ranges have been sold the world over, making her small but welcoming Prince Albert street store a visiting must. Pictured is part of her new Aquaelle range.

Champneys Distant Shores Set
£12, www.champneys.com
Give her the gift of a complete spa pampering experience at home with Champneys. Containing Bubble Heaven, Shower Mousse, Body Butter, Body Scrub and a Body Polisher, it’s time to relax in your own tropical paradise. Packed with fruity aromas, this complete collection lets her build up the fragrance for a long-lasting sweet smell all day long.

Dominique Lucas Rose Gold Owl Necklace
£320, www.dominiquelucas.co.uk
Recently nominated for the prestigious New Designer of the Year 2013 Award, Dominique Lucas is a young British designer who started her jewellery brand in 2010 after having studied alongside master craftsmen in Italy, Mexico & London. In October she opened the new Brighton Atelier, offering a 20% discount until the new year.

Korres Indulgent Treats Set
£18, www.thefragranceshop.co.uk
The perfect winter skincare treat providing complete TLC to body, hands and lips. The Guava Body Butter is distinct and fragrant, perfect for daytime to keep skin hydrated, but you may not want to layer it with a perfume! The Nourishing Hand Cream with organic almond oil and shea butter will be a firm favourite and a handbag essential. The Wild Rose Moisturising & Brightening Cream is great worn alone or under make-up. Winter protection is completed with the Mandarin Lip Butter Stick for a pop of colour and softness.

Christmas Pudding Hoodie
£17.99, www.newlook.com
Tinsel for the hair: check. Character slippers: check. Christmas jumper: check! Add some festive cheer to your wardrobe with this cheeky sweater from New Look. Available in sizes 6-18.

BN1 Board Game
www.bedsitgames.co.uk
Explore the quirks and eccentricities of Brighton in this exciting board game. For 2-5 players, ages 10 and upwards. Limited to 500 copies. Available from Waterstones Brighton, England At Home, Punker Bunker, Amnesty Bookshop, Dave’s Books, Cardome, Kiss Me Kwik, City Books, Daisy Daisy, Lust, Wigwam, Rocket Science and Kemptown Books.

Alexis Dove Jewellery

From £40, www.alexisdove.com
Alexis Dove is an award-winning jewellery designer and British brand heralding from Lewes, East Sussex. Inspired by nature and antiquity, her collections are all handmade at her traditional workshop to a meticulously high quality.
Her styled and welcoming studio contains bell jars and vintage cabinets displaying a variety of exclusive designs and gifts, perfect for any age. Her most recent design is a cute vintage bunny pendant that forms part of the Curio range and was influenced by her grandmother’s collectables.

Alexis Dove’s nature-based silver and gold vermeil collections include motifs of wild roses, bellflowers, seashells, wrens, owls, rabbits and foxes. Her new collection, Helios, is inspired by the sunshine and colours of the Greek islands and can be found at the Alexis Dove shop in the Needlemakers and within the Alexis Dove online shop.

Alexis also creates bespoke fine jewellery, engagement, wedding and commitment rings using unusual precious stones. There is a separate area for consultations and Alexis will help you bring ideas into a reality. Twinkling diamond beads, fancy sapphires and rubies, Indian rose-cut, grey rose cut and Victorian old-cut diamonds combine with rich beaten 18ct gold or palladium to create timeless pieces. Alexis is available for a wide range of bespoke commissions and provides a personal experience for creating the perfect piece of jewellery.

Foxy Pendants Rose
From £120, www.alexisdove.com
A gorgeous little solid fox pendant inspired by the wildlife in the Sussex Downs makes an ideal gift for your loved one this Christmas. The pendant is available in yellow vermeil, rose vermeil and polished silver with the additional option of tiny sparkly white diamond eyes.

Murad Real Radiance Set
£42.50, www.murad.co.uk
If the lady in your life likes to take care of her apearance then make sure this skincare set from Murad is on their list. For the gift of radiant, smoother skin, look no further. Four high-intensity moisturising products combat the effects of stressed, dull winter skin. She will love the light and silky Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture. The set also contains Essential C-Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF30, Intensive-C Radiance Peel and Essential-C Eye Cream Broad Spectrum PF15. A little goes a long way, and this set will see her thorough winter.

Collective Boutique
From £20, hello@collectiveboutique.co.uk
www.collectiveboutique.co.uk
The Collective is the latest online fashion-led boutique to hit everyone’s gift shopping radars. There is something to suit every budget from stand-out necklaces and beaded purses to luxurious scarves. Prices start at £20. Treat your loved one this festive season to a stunning Threadbare leather bracelet by New York-based brand, RockLove (pictured, available in three colour ways, £85).

Orelia Jewellery
Available from www.orelia.co.uk, Visit their pop-up shop at 23 Brighton Place
Orelia is a Brighton based brand who create beautiful costume jewellery, inspired by their love for shopping and travel. Designed in-house using an eclectic mixture of Swarovski crystals, semi precious stones and charms.

Letts Scribble London A5 Diary, £9.49
Letts stockist enquiries: 0131 654 7695, www.letts.co.uk
For the fashionista in your life – young or old – this London diary is idea for school, university or work life. Even your nan would love it on her coffee table! With a blank page for every day, it’s time to write or draw your to-do list for the day. Stick in appointment cards or list your favourite websites – this A5 book is a blank canvas and the perfect way to keep your life organised and on paper.