Written by Francesca Brown

Francesca Brown talks and writes endlessly about books, compiles the Style List online and is always on the search for the perfect navy jumper. @franabouttown

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Beanies, books, bunnies and wine… all of your Christmas present quandaries are solved in this week’s Style List shopping. 

It’s the most wonderful time in the year for finding thoughtful, sustainable and original presents for friends, family and yourself. We’ve compiled gift guides for dogs, books, drinks, staying cosy and beyond and we couldn’t resist finding a few more for the Style List. 

With gifts for Secret Santa, your other half, children, your work team and best friends, discover gorgeous ideas from some of the UK’s leading independent brands, including design-focused Wrap Magazine and Yinka Ilori, social enterprise Revere The Residence, eco-friendly fashion at Aligne, menswear finds at Array and soothing beauty from Soapsmith and Know & Love. 

We’ve also got high-octane luxury from Chantecaille, Dior, Liberty and Kurt Geiger London, food and drink from Top Cuvée and Pierre Marcolini, fiction and non-fiction books plus little stocking fillers just for you. Be inspired, explore the gorgeous stores and count down to a very merry Christmas.  

• Top Cuvée The Essential Christmas hamper

  Sparkling wine, Tony’s Chocolonely and Perello Olives – everything you need to give a friend the gift of an instant uplift. 

  Shop Top Cuvée The Essential Christmas hamper, £45

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• Archivist Spark Joy matches

  Everyone gets candles for Christmas, so stylish matches from Archivist are the perfect, er, match. 

  Shop Archivist Spark Joy matches at Domestic Science, £9.95

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• Tomorrow And Tomorrow And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

  The book of the year is Sadie and Sam’s story of lifelong friendship, their vivid imaginations and is the ultimate escapist read over the holidays. 

  Shop Tomorrow And Tomorrow And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (Vintage) at Waterstones, £14.99

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• Leighton Denny I Love Juicy high performance colour

  A gorgeous pop of festive red that will make you instantly more ready for the winter social scene comes courtesy of Leighton Denny. 

  Shop Leighton Denny I Love Juicy high performance colour at Marks & Spencer, £12.50

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• Aligne Gilbert pussybow mini dress

  100% of Align’s collections are made from at least 50% sustainable materials; pair this dress with chunky boots and minimalist jewellery for high impact. 

  Shop Aligne Gilbert pussybow mini dress, £89

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• Pierre Marcolini Christmas selection

  Praline bells, mini holly bites, whiskies, rare rum, candied chestnuts and panettone – Pierre Marcolini’s vast selection is quite the festive treat. 

  Shop Pierre Marcolini Christmas selection, from £9.90-£139

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• Anya Hindmarch personalised dog tennis balls

  Give your pooch the attention they deserve with personalised tennis balls courtesy of Anya Hindmarch. 

  Shop Anya Hindmarch personalised dog tennis balls, £35

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• River Island embellished velvet slippers

  For Christmas Eve through to New Year’s Eve and beyond, these slippers are where opulence meets total comfort. We’re all for it. 

  Shop River Island embellished velvet slippers, £23

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• Yinka Ilori selection

  Yinka Ilori has launched a pop-up store in Shoreditch, east London, with proceeds going to Shelter – but you can also buy his glorious gift ideas online including totes, umbrellas and more. 

  Shop gifts at Yinka Ilori, from £7.50-£105

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• Colorful Standard Merino Beanie in Burned Yellow

  Shop a beanie of many different colours with Colourful Standard at Array; this independent menswear shop has everything you need for your other half’s present. 

  Shop Colorful Standard Merino Beanie in Burned Yellow at Array, £32

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• Revere The Residence cushion

  One of the UK’s most original and gorgeous interiors shops, Revere The Residence is also a social enterprise that provides employment and work experience for disabled young adults or parents with a young disabled child. 

  Shop Revere The Residence cushion, £60

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• Liberty Christmas Men’s Kit 2022

  Worth £224, this elegant men’s kit includes Cra-Yon Continental eau de parfum, Dr Barbara Sturm Face Cream for Men and more in a Liberty Bourton Bloom wash bag. 

  Shop Liberty Christmas Men’s Kit 2022, £50

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• Leaf Envy gift subscription

  Gift a surprise plant, planter and care instructions with Leaf Envy’s thoughtful subscription – enjoy from one month to a year. 

  Shop Leaf Envy gift subscription, £38 per month 

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• Soapsmith Bergenhus bath soak

  Inspired by festive trips to Norway’s Bergenhaus, this gorgeous soak gives much-needed downtime with dead sea salt, coconut milk powder and essential oils. 

  Shop Soapsmith Bergenhus bath soak, £30

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• Arket gold-plated rhinestone ring

  Made from recycled brass with gold plating, this statement ring will bring instant glamour to all your Christmas parties paired with a high-shine mani. 

  Shop Arket gold-plated rhinestone ring, £25

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• Rosehip and Argan Facial Oil

  A simple and gorgeous way to boost friends’ skin rituals: this blend of precious plant oils is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E to help soothe and hydrate skin.

  Shop Rosehip & Argan Facial Oil at Know & Love, £15

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• Organic Zoo bunny soft toy

  In need of something cute for someone small? This little bunny in his mustard dungarees is pretty hard to resist. 

  Shop Organic Zoo bunny soft toy, £33

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• Dior Backstage eye palette

  Giving enduring eye essentials including primer and pearly and matte finishes, Dior has created a professional palette for all skin tones. 

  Shop Dior Backstage Eye palette, £41

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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

  Designed for video selfies (no hands required) and offering a longer battery life and a sleek, gorgeous-to-the-touch design, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is the phone of 2022. 

  Shop Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, from £23.59 per month

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• Ruth Mastenbroek Ancient Frankincense candle

  Christmas in a candle: frankincense, myrrh, pine and cypress combine to create a heady aroma of warmth and joy. 

  Shop Ruth Mastenbroek Ancient Frankincense candle, from £19-£45

  buy now

• Lyia Karen blouse

  Your search for the ultimate silk blouse is over: Lyia has created a go-to design that conjures up images of 1970s Saint Laurent and Bianca Jagger. 

  Shop Lyia Karen blouse, £195

  buy now

• Papier Fun Desk Days desk set

  A Curve ballpoint pen, Curious Shapes erasers, Cloud ruler, Passion pencil set and Pretty Sticky washi tape make this little desk assistant the ideal gift for stationery lovers. 

  Shop Papier Fun Desk Days desk set, £34

  buy now

• Mondaine Classic watch

  With a new vegan grape leather strap in black with red lining and made out of 75% eco-composite vegetable and 25% recycled PET materials, Mondaine is the perfect watch for those who love innovation and sustainability. 

  Shop Mondaine Classic watch, £189

  buy now

• Gail’s wrapping range

  Gail’s has turned its festive talents to wrapping and cards this year, featuring illustrations of its signature cinnamon buns and mince pies. 

  Shop Gail’s wrapping range, from £4.50

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• Smock London child’s gingham dress

  Cute as a button, this gingham dress is a future heirloom to be passed down through the family generations making it the most thoughtful of gifts. 

  Shop Smock London dress, £79

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• Wrap Magazine Colder and Closer Puzzle

  Wrap Magazine shop is your go-to for beautifully designed gifts including coffee tins and notebooks, but this puzzle is also perfect for the down days of Twixtmas. 

  Shop Wrap Magazine Colder and Closer Puzzle, £26

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• Chantecaille Lotus Perfect Blur Glow Powder

  Chantecaille’s new Lotus Perfect Blur Glow Powder is the final addition to your party face: highlighting and contouring cheekbones for a photo-ready glamour. 

  Shop Chantecaille Lotus Perfect Blur Glow Powder, £85

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• Kurt Geiger London Shoreditch small cross-body bag

  Luxe and gorgeously flamboyant, this cross-body bag is made for evenings out under the stars and will pair with everything from LBDs to neat tuxes. 

  Shop Kurt Geiger London Shoreditch small cross body bag, £199

  buy now

• The Sketchbook Idea Generator

  Love sketching but stuck for ideas? An ingenious Secret Santa present comes courtesy of author Jennifer Orkin Lewis with hundreds of ideas to get you drawing. 

  Shop The Sketchbook Idea Generator at Baltic, £14.99

  buy now

• Bowl Grabber primitivo

  From cheese and biscuits to winter barbecues and sit-down dinners with all the trimmings, bring Bowl Grabber’s primitivo with you for the perfect pairing. 

  Shop Bowl Grabber Primitivo, £10.99

  buy now

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