🎁🎄 The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 🎄🎁
It’s the 1st of December Darlings, Christmas is well and truly on the way, there is no denying that. How are you getting on with your Christmas shopping? I absolutely love buying gifts and I can’t wait to share this Christmas gift guide with you, to give you some inspiration when it comes to your own present buying. Find below some inspiration when putting together your own Christmas list, or when looking for gifts for others.
Enjoy …. 🎁
Starting with Skincare 🧴
Skincare can make for such a perfect Christmas present. It has the ability to make a great stocking filler, or more luxury items make up a fabulous main present.
Barker and Sloane
I’ve talked lots about this brand previously, so if you are a regular to my blogs or Instagram, you’ll know just how much I love the Barker and Sloane skincare brand, and how much I’ve thought it’s helped my skin in the past.
Based around three core products, this luxury brand has you covered out in the field, as well as day and night- perfect for those of us working, living and loving the countryside!
I have a separate blog post all about these products so please head over and read the in depth review if you’ve love to find out more about the ingredients and the product uses.
How about letting someone sample the products for themselves. The Discovery gift set comes with a miniature of the three main products, tucked inside a cute tweed purse!
Daily defender – £65
12 bore boost mist – £35
Overnight recovery cream – £75
Discovery set – £35
Soap & Glory Bright + Pearly Vitamin C Radiance Boosting Cocktail
I love this little cocktail booster from Soap and Glory. This product adds a light reflecting sheen to the skin, helping to brighten dull and tired looking skin. I’ve found this the perfect item as a primer before putting on my foundation, or this is great to mix with your foundation for a fresh faced glow. The petals within the bottle burst as you use it and pump the product up through the bottle.
This little product makes for the perfect present as it feels like a bit of a treat in a bottle, plus the product look and packaging is so beautiful, it really does make for the perfect gift.
Bright + Pearly Vitamin C Radiance Boosting Cocktail – RRP £14
Not quite right? What about these ideas: Luxury make up, Bubble bath and bath bombs, a bath tray with all the goodies to fill it included, a make up bag.
All the Accessories 🧦
Teddy Edward Clothing
A fantastic brand for some luxury accessories. If cashmere accessories are on your Christmas list, then look no further than Teddy Edward Clothing. First up we have the Freya Luxury Cashmere Gloves. These are available in Hot Pink or Silver and are crafted from the finest cashmere wool. Featuring an extended cuff, ribbed detailing and button loop. The gloves are one size, making them the perfect present as you don’t need to worry about fit!
Another cashmere must have from Teddy Edward is the Phoebe Luxury Cashmere Scarf. Investing in a good quality scarf is essential for a timeless wardrobe, and classic colour-ways will ensure this piece never becomes outdated. The cashmere scarves are available in four classic colours – Navy, Cream, Silver and Granite. Featuring the Teddy Edward logo and crafted from 100% cashmere wool. The scarf size is 190 x 35cm, making it easy to style in several different ways!
Are long boot socks not on every country lovers Christmas list?! The Brocklesby sock by Teddy Edward has an alpaca wool and nylon blend, this means the sock has the ability to remain up in your boot all day, offering a perfect and comfortable fit. These are surely the most perfect gift for someone you know, and with 9 colour-ways and 2 sizes available, there will be something for everyone!
Freya Luxury Cashmere Gloves – £45
Phoebe Luxury Cashmere Scarf – £199
Brocklesby Alpaca Blend Long Boot Sock – £18
Grays 1922 Snaffle Belts
I absolutely love belts, I don’t just use them to help with clothing fit, I mainly use them to accessorise. I love nipping in a dress or skirt at the waist, or finishing off a shirt and jean combination with a striking belt.
Grays 1922 have such beautiful accessories, and I can absolutely vouch for their outstanding quality and style. This Maple Croc belt is absolutely on my Christmas wish list, and I bet it would be on yours or someone you are buying for!
The belt is crafted from leather, with a gorgeous grey weave around the back, and featuring 2 snaffle bits. This is the perfect equestrian lovers gift – both practical and stylish and would pair just as well with jodhpurs as it would with a skirt or jeans! There are a variety of different sizes available, and a handy sizing guide can be found at the top of the page.
There are several different types of the snaffle belts available from Grays, all with different colours and leathers – so there will be the perfect gift there. They also come in both Men’s and Women’s.
Grays Maple Belt Slim Croc – £50
Hyde and Hare – The Winslow Purse
If you aren’t familiar with Hyde and Hare already, let me introduce to you, one of the most beautiful luxury lifestyle brands I have ever come across. I have fallen in love with many of the products from this brand, and can absolutely recommend these as the highest quality and most beautiful accessories.
The Winslow Purse is a combination of smooth leather and cowhide, creating a timeless and elegant, but practical, every day essential. The contrasting leather and cowhide make this the most beautiful and desirable accessory – perfect for your Christmas wish list, or for spoiling someone special to you! Featuring 8 card slots, a zip coin pocket and 3 internal compartments, this purse is perfect for keeping your purse organised and easy to use. The purse closes via a custom zip, keeping everything inside both safe and secure. The sizing of the purse – 10.5cm x 19.5 cm x 2.5cm.
Arriving in a presentation box and dust bag – The Winslow Purse makes for the perfect gift this Christmas – there isn’t even a need to wrap – perfection!
The Winslow Purse – £135
Sporting Hares Belton Key Ring
I absolutely love this brand, and who doesn’t absolutely love a key ring. Most of us have one on at least our car or house keys! Making the most perfect stocking filler or secret Santa gift, the Sporting Hares Belton Key Ring is a contrast of velvet and leather, creating a beautiful design.
The Belton Key Ring features a genuine navy leather top, with a soft touch blue and white velvet – the classic Sporting Hares colours! The key ring features the Sporting Hares boxing hares logo on the leather top.
You can opt for gift wrapping from Sporting Hares if you want to take the pressure off wrapping this Christmas!
Belton Key Ring – £15
Not quite right? What about these ideas: A Hairband, Phone case, Portable travel charger, a bobble hat, Silk scarf, Jewellery.
Crazy about Clothing (& Footwear!) 👢
Welligogs
I shout about this brand on a regular basis and rightly so, their jackets make up most of my wardrobe, I just love the quality, fit and design of everything from Welligogs. Whether you’re looking for a classic tweed, or practical and waterproof, Welligogs will have the clothing choice for you! Why not spoil your loved one with a timeless item of clothing that they will fall in love with time and time again.
My top picks here would be the Phoebe White Shirt, which features an amazing cotton stretch and lace detailing on the collar and cuffs. Second would be the Shimmer Quilted Jacket in Navy. This jacket is great value, contains a hidden hood and has been designed for a flattering fit. Last up would be the Perditta Wax Waterproof Breathable Windproof coat. This jacket would be absolutely perfect for the countryside lover as it ticks all of the essentials for a perfect winter jacket.
Welligogs Phoebe White Shirt – £85
Welligogs Shimmer Quilted Jacket Navy – £99
Welligogs Perditta Coat – £265
Fairfax and Favor Boots
Well it wouldn’t be Christmas without something Fairfax and Favor … would it?! With the launch of the new A/W items, I think it is safe to say that all of our Christmas wish lists have rocketed with new F&F items. But how do we choose what to pick, well I’ve picked a couple of my favourites below to help you.
The Brogued Chelsea Boot is first up. Available in both tan and chocolate, this is a timeless Chelsea boot, the perfect addition to your wardrobe! These suede boots feature a shallow, practical heel, elasticated side panels and a scalloped edging. The signature F&F shield logo can be found to the back of the boot, with a pull loop, whilst the front features a rounded toe. The boots feature a comfort padded insole. A Chelsea Boot will work for you all year round, making these the most perfect investment or present!
The stunning Amira boot is another Christmas wish list essential. These are the suede over the knee boots, available in 5 colours – black, navy, tan, chocolate and grey. These luxury boots just scream elegance. The boots feature a memory foam comfort insole, full length zip and are fully lined. The full length zip allows for the interchangeable tassels to be attached.
Fairfax and Favor are known for their iconic interchangeable tassels, how perfect would these be as a stocking filler or secret Santa present for your F&F obsessed friend? With loads of colours to choose from, there is something suitable for everyone!
The Brogued Chelsea – £200
The Amira – Heeled – £415 , Flat – £395
Suede tassels – £20
Primark Disney PJ’s
Who has someone Disney obsessed that they need to buy for? I myself am completely Disney obsessed, and any present Disney related will go down a treat with me! I have been popping into Primark recently and every time I go in, I seem to pick up a new pair of Disney PJ’s. These are priced so affordably, and so far I have found them to be great quality.
They have everything from night shirts, shorts and vest tops and gift box sets. I have picked up a few different ones, from cosy pjs, to cute crisp t-shirt and shorts sets. There are loads of different designs and they seem to release new ones regularly.
They do some PJ gift box sets which look great, and these would be so easy to wrap! These seem to be around the 13 mark, so really affordable – perfect for topping up a present! Definitely worth a look here!
Prices look to range from about £5 – £13, but exact prices can be found in store or online.
Not quite right? What about these ideas: A jumper, Loafers, Poncho, Tweed jacket.
Everything Equestrian 🐴
We all know the real loves of our lives this Christmas are our horses. Whether it’s for the many hours we spend outside with them, or something for the special darlings themselves, I of course, had to have an Equestrian must haves in the gift guide! Everything from more luxury items to your yard secret Santa is covered here!
LeMieux
If a matching set for you and your horse isn’t on your Christmas list, what is?! Right now I am loving the Chilli Red from LeMieux. With everything you could think of in this colour combination, isn’t Christmas the perfect time to kit out in a whole new matching set of good quality products. The Chilli red is the most perfect winter colouring too!
Some items from the range that I am loving are the polo bandages, fly hood, head collar & lead rope and the base layer to name a few.
Polo Bandages – £24.95
Fly Hood – £26.95
Fleece Headcollar & Leadrope – £21.95
Base Layer – £39.95
Derby House Printed Rugs
I am an absolute sucker for the amazing print rugs you see creeping up every season. Derby House have some amazing different print designs. How obsessed with unicorns has the world become, well if this rug is for you or a friend, Derby House have a unicorn fleece rug in pink and blue. There is also a blue ‘frenchie’ print rug!
They event have a Santa and Friends Medium weight in the sale currently! If these types of print just aren’t for you, they also have more subtle checks and prints available!
Unicorn Fleece Rug – £23.99
Frenchie Print Medium Rug – £45.59
Santa and Friends Medium Rug – £45.59
Smokeless
I absolutely love this brand. The pair behind the brand are the most helpful and wonderful team you could wish for, and I am loving their new gilet which has just been released. Whether you’re Equestrian mad, love shooting, or spend all day out in the countryside, Smokeless have the practical, technical, affordable and stylish clothing to carry you through. Living in my Smokeless Equestrian leggings, bass layer and rugby top, I can safely say comfort and quality are at the forefront of the minds for this brand.
The Equestrian Technical Padded Gilet is a new release by the brand, a gilet designed for practicality and comfort with a lightweight and water resistant design. The gilet also comes with a handy carry bag that it can be folded into for convenience. Available in 6 different sizes, with a handy size guide for the perfect fit.
Equestrian Technical Padded Gilet – £49.95
Not quite right? What about these ideas: Treats, Riding leggings/jodhpurs, gloves, grooming accessories, hat silks.
Outside the box 🎁
What happens when you’re trying to buy for the person that seems to have it all, or won’t give you a helping hand with what they may like this year (or every year!!). Well this is the section for you! Here’s a couple of outside the box examples for you!
Now TV/Netflix/Amazon Prime
Why not treat someone difficult to buy for with a tv/film subscription. These are the gifts with the ability to keep giving joy all year long. Your recipient will be able to enjoy these all year long – making for the perfect present.
Now TV – shop now for a variety of different packages.
Netflix – starting from £5.99 a month. Shop now.
Amazon Prime – from £7.99 a month. Shop now.
Experiences
For me, I love collecting memories and experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I love shopping so I’m with some of you on that one. But what about the person you’re really struggling with! There are various annual passes, tours and attractions that could make for the perfect gift.
National Trust Annual Pass – shop now for a variety of different packages.
Cineworld Annual Pass – including London West End – £250.80, excluding – £220.80. Shop now.
Or what about tickets to a theme park, tour of a distillery or vineyard, or tickets to see something at the Theatre.
Not quite right? What about these ideas: Evening meal paid for, Hotel stay, Weekend Getaway, Something for the home, Gift vouchers.
Top tips:
- Only spend what you can afford
- Utilise sales and discount codes
- Use recycled paper for wrapping
- Don’t forget sometimes the best present is a listening ear, Christmas isn’t always filled with as much cheer for everyone.
I hope you’ve found this helpful.
Happy shopping Darlings 🛍
Lots of love, Lucinda xo
‘Believe in the magic of Christmas’ – unknown
{Country Classic Lucinda has not been asked to produce this gift guide for any brand, and nothing has been gifted for the purpose of this blog, however, some brands associated with this blog have previously gifted items or have worked with CCL previously. None of the links included are affiliate links. All prices were correct at the time of publishing but pricing/product information may have changed so please always check the brand website for up to date information. All thoughts and opinions are my own}
