Christmas Gifts

Christmas Gifts: Fresh Perfumes

If you have absolutely no idea what to get your loved ones this Christmas, do not worry, you are not the only one. Hopefully I can help you out a little bit with a couple of different ideas for Christmas gifts. Studies have shown that smell is one of the most common triggers for memories, so a great place to start would be with a gift set filled with lotions, bath oils and fresh perfume. Of course, it can be very difficult to determine what scent she may or may not like and the buying process can get fairly complicated and stressful. Scents come in a wide variety of styles with everything from heavier wood based fragrances to light flower and fruit based fragrances. In the end, I would trust my instincts and go with a subtle yet flavourful scent that is not too overpowering. Here is a list of some of my favourites from when I worked in the fragrance department a few years back: Thierry Mugler Angel Perfume
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Christmas gifts for fashionistas

Shopping for a fashionista can be a bit intimidating. A lot of what is currently considered fashionable seems strange to me, and sometimes I really can t tell the difference between what s high fashion and what s just plain odd. Happily, shopping for your fashionista friends doesn t mean that you have to understand couture or even know the difference between argyle and paisley. Go back to the basics for your Christmas gifts, and shop for the base of many a fashionable outfit boots! Boots are an integral part of every girl s shoe rotation, especially come winter when keeping your toes toasty becomes a daily battle. Most girls probably already have a pair of black boots, as well as a pair of brown boots, so try gifting a pair of ladies blue boots. Blue is a fun neutral colour that goes with almost everything, and it s an interesting alternative to boring old black and brown. If your friend likes to show off her legs, go for a cute ankle pair, and look for something with a ...
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