From luxe to less: Vogue’s ultimate holiday gift guide
From cheap to high-end, these are the stylish gifts you need for the holiday season, with Vogue’s seal of approval.
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Christmas is a time for giving — but finding a stylish yet thoughtful gift can be tricky.
Vogue Australia has come to the rescue with a luxe to less shopping list of the must-have items this year.
Among the hot go-tos are a top-selling Hourglass makeup palette, Pia Miller’s does-everything balm, and no-fail gifts for him from inexpensive Adidas slides to hi-tech speakers.
There are chic designer items – quirky accessories to Gucci leatherwear – at a range of price points, from splurges to stocking fillers.
So whether you are chasing affordable or aspirational, here is the upcoming holiday season’s best of.
WOMEN
UNDER $50
Kylie Jenner’s skincare line Kylie Skin has launched into Australia at Mecca Cosmetica, and its pretty-in-millennial-pink packaging makes the products perfect Christmas treats for the girl who has it all.
Our picks include the Kylie Skin Walnut Face Scrub ($38) – a gentle yet effective cleanser to wash away dry skin – and glow-boosting vitamin C serum ($50).
A sure-to-please addition to any DIY makeup kit (and Christmas stocking) is Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir mascara, $41 at Sephora.
This Realisation Par cap goes with any summer outfit minus the sunburn, $US40.
The perfect pint-sized kit for any summer holiday plans – Mecca Max pocket rocket travel brush set $20.
For a gift that’s the new scent of summer, see Giorgio Armani’s new fragrance, My Way ($105 to $209 for the eau de parfum). The white floral bouquet-inspired scent features orange blossom and Indian tuberose, inspired by glamorous travels.
Dress up your summer bun with a set of Valet Studio ‘Ursula’ shell clips in pink, $31.
Chanel nailpolishes are known to be some of the best there is, with this rich berry red, Emblematique, that’ll have you looking like Emily In Paris. Chanel ‘Le Vernis’ longwear nail colour, $41.
A Missoni hand towel is a staple, and coming in at just $44 makes for an affordable home gift. Missoni Home ‘Yaco’ hand towel, $44.
Say it with jewellery – and an initial. Orelia London gold plated initial necklace, $45 from The Iconic.
While you’d be hard pressed to find a full size perfume for under $50, this chic tube of Chloé’s signature scent makes for a great stocking stuffer that won’t break the bank. Chloé Signature Eau De Parfum, $47.
UNDER $100
Glow like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley with this limited edition Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Mini palette, $93 via Mecca Cosmetica.
A cheeky twist on your party season wardrobe is this printed Realisation Par T-shirt, $US69 ($A93), that goes with just about anything.
Dry skin be gone with a Macabalm trio gift set from Pia Miller’s multipurpose skincare brand, $95.
Be pretty in pink with this summer wardrobe staple – a Vogue x Bassike T-shirt, $100 via Bassike
Team it with everything from a mini to shorts, or even over a pair of swimmers at the beach.
UNDER $250
Gucci metallic lace socks will add a festive edge to any outfit, $185.
For your summer road trip beauty essentials is this Daily Edited vanity case, $149.95.
The perfect accessory for a chic beachy outfit is this Roxanne Assoulin enamel bracelet, $116 via NET-A-PORTER.
Store your personal items (credit card, ID et al) in this Saint Laurent plaque crocodile-embossed leather cardholder, $420 via matchesfashion.com.
SPLURGE
A Fendi logo cap will add a JLo-esque edge to any party season outfit, from $1100.
Back to school style with a Miu Miu scrunchie, $340.
Posh’s skincare brand, Victoria Beckham Beauty, boasts a Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum that will add a sparkle to your complexion, $330 via Melanie Grant.
With a glossy finish, this is a can’t-go-wrong option for the stylish woman. Gucci GG-plaque grained-leather bi-fold wallet, $570 via matchesfashion.com.
MEN
It’s hard to go past adidas’s black-and-white slides for summer. Easy and fashionable, they suit almost every outfit. Adidas slide, $55 from ASOS.
These Tommy Hilfiger trunks are a staple, and a step up from standard underwear. For the man who has it all. Tommy Hilfiger three-pack of trunks, $99.
This sleek cardholder that fits only the essentials is ideal for men on the go. Boss cardholder, $145.
Any one of Sonos’s speakers would be a good fit for the man in your life, but this compact starter speaker is ideal for a Christmas present. Sonos ‘One’ speaker, $299.
Give his wardrobe a street cred boost with Off-White’s cooler-than-cool cap. Off-White cap, $360.
KIDS
Personalise a The Daily Edited piece for any age from the “Mini” collection, which includes heart and bunny-shaped shoulder bags, and backpacks for girls and boys spanning in a range of colours, from $99.95 at The Daily Edited.
Keeping a watchful eye on children ahead of Christmas Day is The Elf on the Shelf, who comes in a range of styles and even has outfits this year (including a Sugar Plum party dress to a Superhero outfit). The original elf doll comes with a story book, The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, $59.99 at Myer.
Add sparkle to a ponytail with these glittering Lucy Folk Rock Formation hair ties to suit any age really, from $50.
For more Christmas gift ideas for a range of budgets, see Vogue Australia.
Originally published as From luxe to less: Vogue’s ultimate holiday gift guide
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