Christmas Gift Ideas for Women 2019

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So what would YOU like for Christmas? What are the gifts that you rarely treat yourself too but would love to find nestled under your tree? I have a fair few females in my family and as such, have to think of quite a few original and thoughtful gifts for women. Here’s my round up of some of my favourite Christmas gift ideas for women for 2019. If you need a little help, there’s also a fab giveaway at the end of this post!

For the Mum who needs a pamper…

I love a bit of me time (not that I get it very often), so on the rare occasions that I do I like to embrace in some of life’s simple pleasures – reading a book, having a nice long bath, or simply painting my nails.

Mavala’s award-winning 5ml Mini Colours* packs are the perfect stocking fillers for someone who deserves a bit of a pamper. From French Cancan and Party Time to Magic Snow and Night Club, these beautiful festive shades are ideal for creating a party ready look in seconds. This long-lasting polish provides a professional finish that’s even, smooth and glossy and comes in fantastic festive packaging which wouldn’t look out of place under the tree. The Mavala Festive Trios cost £13.50 and are available to buy at Amazon.

Baylis & Harding have some beautiful and luxurious seasonal gift sets that are a a great way to say thank you to someone who deserves a bit of Me Time. From handsoaps and handwash, to shower gels, bath soaks and aromatic candles, there are a few things that you can always count on Baylis & Harding for –  high quality presentation, stunning scents and a touch of class.

Baylis & Harding sets are available to buy at Boots & Amazon.

For a good hair day…

Most  people know that when a woman’s hair looks good, they tend to feel a bit better about themselves too. The condition of my hair definitely has an impact on my mood, and on days like today where it’s looking dry and dull, I most definitely feel it too! Whilst I wouldn’t normally treat myself to high quality haircare products as a norm, I LOVE receiving something practical with a hint of luxury as a gift!

For women that need a bit of hair TLC, the Total Treat Range from Phil Smith* is ideal and offers some serious love and styling support. The Phil Smith Ultimate Repair coconut scented moisturising and strengthening shampoo helps restore damaged, dry and coloured hair back to silky smoothness. Add in some Moroccan Argan Oil and you can also help repair and protect from heat damage whilst adding shine.

The Phil Smith Transforming Argan oil is also a great addition, with just a small amount locking in moisture to help heal dry hair, and deliver a serious shot of nourishing moisture.

Another range from Phil Smith is the Coco-Licious Range – helping pamper your hair with the exotic fragrance and rich, moisturising properties of coconuts! Hair will appear stronger and healthier with a subtle hint of holidays.

The Coco-Licious range includes Firm Hold Hairspray, a firm yet flexible hairspray with a coconut scent to leave hair super-shiny whilst maintaining a soft texture without a hint of crispiness. The range also includes a Heat defense spray -a coconut fragranced, heat shield that helps protect your hair without the risk of damage, meaning you can use your hairdryers, straighteners and tongs, over the festive season completely guilt free.

The Phil Smith Total Treat and Coco-Licious ranges are available to purchase at Boots or you can enter our giveaway below for your chance to win!

For the lady who loves a Christmas tipple…

Who doesn’t like a festive drink to warm your cockles on Christmas Day? Crafted using uniquely harvested seasonal flora from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the finest selection of organic botanicals from around the world, Kew Organic Gin is a great option for an alcohol based gift this season.

Distilled at Tower Bridge, London, The Kew Organic Gin* comes presented in an absolutely stunning gift box featuring artwork inspired by plant drawings in Kew’s archives, and is the ideal base for any festive gin cocktail.

The Kew Organic Gin is available to buy from the Kew Shop and retails at £36.

If Gin is their drink of choice (as was recently found to be for many women at the moment!) then Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin is also a great option. Triple-distilled and handcrafted in the foothills of the Himalayas at one of India’s oldest distilleries, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin* has a recipe that combines herbs and spices, vibrant juniper berries and hand-picked botanicals from all four corners of India.

A beautiful festive cocktail is the Jaisalmer Negroni, made with the Indian Craft Gin, 25ml of Sweet Vermouth and 25ml of Campari. Stir all the ingredients over ice in a rocks glass for around 20 seconds, until chilled. Top with ice and garnish with an orange peel twist. What a treat for the senses! 🙂

Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin has an RRP of £34.95 for a 70cl bottle and is available from The Whiskey Exchange. 

For those with a sweet tooth…

For the lady with a sweet tooth, it can be all too obvious to opt for a box of classic chocolates, however, if you after something a little bit different, the New Donut Shoppe Mix* from Jelly Belly is a fun alternative, including delicious donut flavours such as Glazed, Chocolate Glazed, Apple Filled, Strawberry Iced and Blueberry Cake.

The 28g super cute Donut Tin is a great stocking filler and retails at 3.20, or the 70g Grab and Go Bag at £2.15. If you want a pack the whole family can tuck into, you can also pick up a 1kg bulk bag for £21.

This line is available at www.jellybelly.co.uk, John Lewis, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and independent sweet shops.

For undercover confidence!

Since I had the girls, I rarely treat myself to good quality underwear, but on the rare occasion that I do, it has an almost instant effect on my mood. There is something special about slipping into a matching bra and pants – even if no body sees it(!) and a good fitting bra can enhance your assets, shape your figure and boost your body confidence too!

Rosa Faia have some gorgeous underwear sets that are just the ticket including this gorgeous underwired bra Selma* with decorative delicate lace along the cups and strap sections and a sparkling Swarovski charm in the centre. The range includes matching high waist briefs or a cheeky Brazilian shorty and Selma is available in cup sizes B-E in Black, White, Rosewood (pink) and Patriot Blue (as pictured below).

For days making memories…

If you’re looking for a gift that will create memories that last far beyond Christmas Day, then gift experiences are a great option. Life with young children can also be pretty darn expensive, so gifting something that can help a family enjoy some quality time together, talking and enjoying each other’ company is sure to be well received.

The 1 year English Heritage Membership* from buyagift.com is right up my street and I’d love to see something like this under my tree on Christmas morning. From Kenilworth castle, to Eltham Palace, Hardrian’s Wall to Battle Abbey, English Heritage has over 400 fascinating sites to visit, and the membership provides unlimited access to all for two adults and up to six kids. A great way to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and relish in some history too.

I am a big believer of capturing the moment, and I am never too far away from my camera or phone, snapping candid shots as the girls have fun. I love to print them out and display them or share with friends and family but I have to admit I don’t do so as often as I should!

If the lady in your life is a big fan of a retro classic, these new Kodak Smile Classic instant print camera* is great for printing on the go.and combines an instant photo printer with the look and feel of an old school 80’s style camera for added nostalgia! The Kodak Smile Classic is uses ZINK (Zero ink) technology and prints your images on to adhesive paper so you can stick them where ever you wish and have those memories on display for everyone to see!

Unlike many other instant print cameras, The Kodak Smile Instant print digital camera is equipped with a pop-up viewfinder, an automatic single strobe flash, a MicroSD card slot, a 10-second time and AR capabilities. You can also print pictures from your smartphone via BLUETOOTH Technology and the free KODAK Instant Print Companion app.

The Kodak Smile Instant print digital print camera retails at £149.99, and is available at Amazon.

For the perfect scent

Another gift I love to receive at Christmas is perfume, as again it is not something I can really justify treating myself to often. Ted Baker have a great range of perfume sets at Boots this Christmas in small bottles that are perfectly sized for handbags during the festive party season.

Ted’s new Perfect Match gift set* features a sophisticated soft floral 50ml Mia fragrance, paired with a stylish compact mirror and case. Perfect Match features sparkling top notes of lemon and raspberry, teamed with blooms of rose and freesias and smells delicious.

I also love the Sweet Things Come in Three gift set which features 3 of Ted’s 5ml miniature fragrance paired with a luscious lip gloss.

The Ted Baker perfume ranges are available to buy at Ted Baker online and at Boots.com

For a calming cup of tea

Us Brits love a good cup of tea, and if the lady in your life needs a bit of time to sit back and relax with a cuppa, these  festive pyramids from the English Tea Shop are ideal. Whether its hanging on the tree or sharing with friends; the festively wrapped box also makes the perfect thank you teacher gift. With four different flavours in each set the Red Santa selection features a variety of seasonal blends including; Candy Cane, Silent Night, Irish Holiday and Savoury Blend.

The English Tea Shop Festive Pyramids Set* is available at Amazon for £5.99.

To keep her calm and creative..

I am a big fan of craft and being creative, and my sister has recently got back into cross stitch and embroidery as a hobby to help her relax in the evenings. There is something strangely therapeutic about using a needle and thread to bring your creations to life, and I used to do embroidery a lot when I was pregnant as a form of stress release!

For a low cost introduction into some basic embroidery techniques, these Embroidery Starter kits from Wool & The Gang are ideal. Hailed for their ability to help with the symptoms of anxiety, they come with everything you need to create some beautiful designs, as well as magic paper to help you add the finished design to your fabric of choice. Made from sustainable materials, these are a fun way to personalise your clothing too.

To help organise the chaos 

If you saw my Instagram stories last week you will know that I am often the overwhelmed school Mum. There is always so much to remember, from school trips to forest school, dress down days, crazy hair days, odd socks days and bring a jar of sweets days. It’s relentless, and as a busy working parent with a job and a blog, I REALLY struggle to keep up.

A practical and genuinely helpful gift, designed by parents for parents The Perfect Parent Planner* is quite literally a saviour in notebook form and retails at £24.95.

Inside is everything you need to organise a parents manically busy life, from diary pages, priorities for the week, birthdays, meal planning, parties and gifts, children’s daily activities, friends and social, time for yourself, weekly gratitude lists and of course that never ending to do list.

As if that wasn’t enough, there is also a holiday planning section (including that all too important packing list), a goal setting area with space to track your progress, Christmas planning areas (including gifts, budget & cards), finance trackers, party trackers and more!

If this doesn’t help me get my ducks in a row in the mornings then quite frankly nothing will.  A great gift for Mums with school age children.

For the woman on the go…

For the gym bunny, the active Mum, or simply the lady who never seems to sit still. Staying hydrated is key to feeling fit and healthy and iOn have great range of leakproof water bottles that not only look great but are super practical too.

This 100% leak proof on the go water bottle has a textured grip (so no accidental dropping) and OneTouch open, meaning it can be easily opened with one hand – ideal for at the gym or when battling with a colicy newborn!

It has an additional lock for peace of mind meaning you can also throw it into your bag when rushing out the house without needing to worry. Completely BPA free and odour resistant, the Ion 8 leakproof bottles* prices start from £10.99 and are available in a wide range of colours and designs.

For the Stationery Lover 

I am a bit of a stationery addict, so I always joke with friends that I am super easy to buy for. A notebook, a planner, a nice new pen – anything along those lines will always be well received. Treating someone to a really high quality pen that they can cherish is a pretty special gift, and on a dark dull day in the office, it can really add a bit of brightness to their working day!

I LOVE  this GORGEOUS teal coloured Cross Classic Fountain pen from Pen Heaven* which is perfectly balanced for smaller hands. Lightweight and elegant, the subtly pearlised sea foam finish is matched with polished chrome trim to add a splash of summery colour to her stationery collection.

Pen heaven have a fantastic range of stationery including brands like Parker and Cross, and is definitely worth a peruse!

For the baking goddess…

The master baker, the domestic goddess, or in my case, the lady who likes to throw loads of ingredients into a bowl and hope for the best. This Christmas, why not check out the brand new Collaboration between Mason Cash and Homepride Flour with products featuring the iconic Fred the Flour Man!

This Mason Cash Ceramic Mixing bowl comes in a gorgeous teal blue colour and has Homepride Fred embossed into the design. 29 cm in size, this is ideal for assisting with those festive bakes and looks fan out on display in your kitchen!

For the Working Mum

As a working Mum, I am forever carrying my laptop bag too and from the office, and when the nights draw in and it starts to get dark, I always get a little nervous walking back to my car alone. These stylish and practical Newport 15″ Drawstring backpacks from Targus are a far less obvious way to carry your laptop during your work commute, helping you feel far less vulnerable as a result!

Spacious enough to fit devices, kit and textbooks and with an internal pocket for your water bottle, the backpack also has three zipped accessory pockets and is water repellent, meaning that whatever weather you face on your journey home, your pocessions will stay warm and dry!

The Newport drawstring backpack (with adjustable padded shoulder straps for comfort) retails at £89.99 and is available in a choice of two colours.

Time to relax with a Movie

For a gift with a difference, why not create the lady in your life a Movie Night in box? Head to the shop and pick up some of her favourite cinema style treats such as a big bag of popcorn, and pop them in a hamper with a blanket and some of the latest movie releases! Even better, see if you can get a babysitter for the evening so that you can make it a lovely date night for two!

I am looking forward to watching Universal’s Rocketman which was released earlier this month – this all star cast movie is a musical celebration set to Elton John’s most famous soundtrack of songs.

If she’d prefer to have a family movie day, then over Christmas you really can’t go wrong with the Nativity 4 DVD boxset for a proper festive movie binge! Set in Coventry (not far from my home town), whilst you may have seen the original, did you know there are 3 others to enjoy including Nativity 2: Danger in the Manager, Nativity 3: Dude where’s my donkey? and Nativity Rocks!

If all else fails, have a sock off!

This one might just be me, but I actually love receiving socks at Christmas. It’s actually become a bit of a Christmas tradition between my sister and I. It can’t just be any socks mind….

We tend to have a bit of a sock off contest to see who can come up with the most fun, bizarre or cool designs, and then rather than going to work with boring black socks under our boots, we can be safe in the knowledge that whilst we may appear smart and professional on the outside, we are still embracing a little of our mad personalities behind the scenes!

Yes I want it have a huge range of socks in some really fun designs at great prices and I love these two pictured below. No ones got time for boring black socks, I like to inject a bit of colour!

I hope the above has given you just a bit of inspiration for your Christmas gifts for women this year!

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