The best gifts for women this Christmas
Are you stuck on what to get a special woman in your life for Christmas? Women’s gifts don’t have to be boring or the same as last year and whether you are buying for your girlfriend, wife, mum, sister, friend or someone else, there is sure to be something here that will inspire you.
Just wanted to give you a heads-up that this guide includes items I’ve been paid to feature, PR samples, and affiliate links that earn me a small commission. All opinions are my own, and I wouldn’t include anything I don’t think would make an lovely gift for someone. Jen x
A gift for a woman who likes a drink
This Copacetic Vodka from the King of Soho is a unique and stylish bottle which would make a great gift. The purple bottle makes it look great in any home bar as well as being a quality vodka I am sure she would love. It is available from Master of Malt and from Amazon. The RRP is £34.50 a bottle but keep a check as I have seen it a little cheaper on Amazon.
The King of Soho also has some lovely gins, these are London Dry Gin and Variorum Gin, they have RRPs of £34.95 and £33.95 respectively but at the time of writing, the pink gin (in the red bottle) is on offer on Amazon. They are both very much premium gins that would make a lovely gift as well as looking nice. Definitely a great gift for a gin lover.
For a cocktail lover, there are some great cocktail-making books out there. Free the Tipple is a book of cocktails inspired by Iconic women so it is a great gift and a bit more interesting than a run-of-the-mill cocktail recipe book! The book has an RRP of £12.99 but is currently a little cheap on Amazon at the time of writing! It is also available at Waterstones.
Another great cocktail book is Cheers to TV which is a selection of cocktails inspired by Iconic television characters. This is a lovely gift for someone who loves making cocktails or perhaps has a home bar. It is available for around £11 from Waterstones and Amazon. At the moment it is a little cheaper on Amazon but it is worth checking both!
Are you buying for a lady who would love a gin Advent Calendar but doesn’t have time to enjoy the drinks in the run-up to Christmas? This is a unique countdown to the New Year in that Crimbo Limbo period. Pickering’s Gin created this Crimbo Limbo calendar to give people a drink every day from Boxing Day to New Year’s Eve. A unique and different idea is available from Summerhall Distillery for £30 and includes 6 different 5ml bottles of gin.
Are you buying for a gin lover who is trying to drink less alcohol or perhaps will be doing dry January? Clean Co specialise in alcohol-free drinks, and this Clean G is a non-alcoholic drink very much like rhubarb gin. Currently, at £16 a bottle, it is a great price for a gift too.
Another great gift for a gin lover would be a subscription or one-off box from the Craft Gin Club. This is just one box as an example of the sort of goodies you get.
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A sentimental gift
If you are looking for a sentimental gift, then there are so many personalised gifts out there you could buy. One of my favourites this year is this bag from VistaPrint, perfect for a sister or sister-in-law. It can be personalised with names on either side of the heart under the text too.
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Make-up bags are so useful, aren’t they? I am pretty sure a woman can never have too many make-up bags so why not consider a personalised one? This one is from Asda Photo and the medium size is 11″x6″ or the large is £21.50 and is 12.5″x8.5″ and £27.
Beauty and skincare gift ideas
This BeautyPro Secret Santa gift set is a lovely mask set for women. It consists of a face mask, an eye mask and a hand mask, perfect for a lady who needs some pamper time and a bargain for just £9.99 from Perfume Direct.
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For a lady who loves to try new products on her hair, this Nourishing hair oil could be a great gift. It is perfect for shine and frizz control without being heavy or greasy and is a great gift for a hair care lover. Available for £30.60 for a 30ml bottle from Forever Living.
Another great hair care gift is a silk turban, a great way for her to protect her hair and prevent breakage and frizziness. Cocoonzzz has a variety of silk hair accessories for a selection of budgets so a lovely gift for a woman who loves to look after her hair. This turban (also available in pink or platinum) has an RRP of £115 but is currently £57.50.
Also from Cocoonzzz is this lovely silk pillowcase, again perfect for reducing frizzy hair and protecting her hair from damage and breakage caused by friction in her sleep. Available in a selection of colours the pillowcase has an RRP of £108 but is currently £54.
This is my favourite hand cream and it makes a perfect gift too. It isn’t sticky or expensive so in my eyes, it really is the perfect hand cream! SEAMS hand cream is £18 for a tube which lasts for ages and it is available from SEAMS Beauty.
This Bath House fragrance is a lovely gift and smells gorgeous notes of black pepper, vanilla, patchouli, warm amber and vetiver. The bottle looks great and comes in a lovely gift box so would make an excellent gift for a woman in your life. This bottle is currently £64 directly from The Bath House Shop.
Palmer’s cocoa butter formula products are so popular and perfect for moisturising dry skin, in my experience. They are always good value and smell amazing too. Whatever your budget you could buy them something nice whether it be hand cream, body lotion or the solid formula jar they will usually all be around £2-8. They can be used throughout the year and across most of the body so a great gift. Check the range out on Amazon, Boots or in your favourite supermarket or chemist.
Nanogen Hair fibres would be a great gift to a woman who is looking to thicken her hair. The hair fibres are popular as they add volume and thickness to fine or thinning hair. If you are anxious about buying her the fibres you could buy shampoo, conditioner, or fibre-locking spray. The range starts at £7.95 and can be bought directly from Nanogen or from Boots.
For a woman who loves to really look after her face, a cleansing brush would make such a nice gift. This Magnitone XO Lights Out Tri Colour LED Micro-Sonic silicone cleansing brush is a nice choice. The RRP of this is £70 but I have recently spotted it on Amazon for £35 so do check it out.
Evolve Organic Beauty is a lovely brand full of great skincare. This set, called The Smooth and Sooth Dup consists of a pretty pink exfoliating Rose Quartz Facial Polish blended with organic Rosehip Oil and organic Hibiscus Extract will smooth and buff away dead skin cells leaving your skin looking crystal clear. and a Daily Renew Facial Cream to nourish, hydrate and soothe. The RRP of this set is £34 but it is currently on offer for £27.
This set of three nail polishes from Benecos is called Pretty in Pastel and includes these three lovely colours. They are all plant-based and of great quality. This set is £11.50 and would be perfect for a vegan who loves nail polish and wants something more natural.
Something to read
Move Yourself Happy is a lovely book by Dianne Buswell about how to use pilates, yoga and dance to improve your happiness and wellness. It would be a great buy for a lady who likes to focus on wellness and would perhaps like a new way to look at happiness. The book has an RRP of £18.99 and is available from Waterstones and Amazon.
Sarah Needs Saving is a great book for an avid reader from a new and upcoming author. It explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and the lengths one woman will go to protect her family. Available from Amazon and Waterstones.
The Secret Life of Clutter is a great book about the psychology behind why we hoard and keep stuff we don’t need and would make a lovely gift for someone who is trying to declutter and wants some understanding as to how they can move on from this and keep memories not items! It is available from Amazon and Waterstones.
Forward After 50 is a great gift for women who are 50+ and want to re-evaluate their lives, stop people-pleasing, focus on new things and embrace their life. It is a great book to gift and is available from Amazon and Waterstones (check delivery times on Waterstones as when I looked it said 4-5 weeks!).
Something to wear
A cosy hoodie would make a perfect gift in my opinion! I live in hoodies and jumpers with the exclusion of about a week a year when it is hot! This chunky knit hoodie from Lovall (previously Love Leggings) is so toastie warm and comfortable she won’t want to take it off! It is available for £45 and in my opinion worth every penny!
Pyjamas are a must over Christmas aren’t they? These gorgeous ones from Lovall (previously Love Leggings) are so comfortable and cosy whilst also being Christmas themed they make a great gift for women this year. The set is £25 and with sizes from 6 to 26 they would suit most women out there.
If your lady would prefer something silky, then how about these lovely pyjamas for £74 from IDENTITY LINGERIE who have a huge range of Xmas gifts for her such as pyjamas, dressing gowns and underwear, all in beautiful styles and either lace or satin so perfect for a partner.
To me, Christmas isn’t Christmas without new slippers and these lovely ones from Fitflop would make a lovely gift. Available in sizes 3-9 and so comfortable she won’t want to take them off, they would make the perfect gift. They are £115 and available in soft pink or ivory. They are my new favourite slippers!
For a more outdoorsy lady, how about some walking shoes? Helly Hansen has some great choices, including these Gobi 2 HT Trail Shoes for £110. I love the colour and think they are stylish whilst also being comfortable and perfectly designed for getting out and about whether doing long hikes or walking the dog!
A gift for a doctor or health care professional
Doctors are some of the hardest people out there to buy for in my opinion. One of my closest friends is a doctor and I swear sometimes she is impossible to buy for! Especially if you want to buy them something for work. The Doctors bag from IYASU is gorgeous and looks like a nice bag as well as being functional. When I gave it to my friend she was so excited as she had seen them advertised previously.
As you can see from the collage of images above it has all the pockets and straps they could need to make it a multi-function bag. It is made from vegan leather, water resistant and ergonomically designed so perfect for daily use. Everything about the bag is carefully thought of and as it is designed by a doctor, you know it will be exactly what they need. This particular style is the Patricia and in colour Mulberry but there are lots of different styles and colours you are sure to find the perfect medical bag.
For a woman who likes keeping fit
If you haven’t heard of Shokz headphones you are really missing out! They are bone-conducting so they don’t affect your ability to hear traffic or people around you and you simply hear music at the same time! They are absolutely amazing and a perfect gift for runners with the OpenRun headphones being race-approved sport headphones by England Athletics they are sometimes the only earphones/headphones you can use in races because you can still hear traffic etc whilst using them. They are currently £89.95 from Shokz and worth every penny!
Calendars and Diaries
Are you buying a gift for a football fan, this Liverpool Football Club gift set is a perfect gift in a musical box which plays “You’ll never walk alone,” she will find a calendar, a diary and a pen. I think this would be a great gift and it is just £19.49 from Danilo or £24.99 from Amazon!
For a Disney lover, this deluxe calendar would be perfect. Each of the images is actually ready-to-frame prints, so it is like giving two gifts in one and perfect for Disney fans. This calendar is available from Danilo for £14.99.
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If a desk pad is more her style then this Pusheen desk pad is a great alternative to a calendar and just £6.99 from Danilo. I think it is a great way for someone who works at a desk to keep organised, especially for scatterbrains like me who use desk pads like this in an effort to be somewhat organised!
A gadget or tech-loving woman’s gift
The CurveFlex is a great gift for a lady with a home office or perhaps has a hobby which uses a laptop a lot. It is designed for the MacBook but also works with other similar size smaller laptops such as the Elitebook. A useful stand to help make it much more ergonomically angled for use. With an RRP of £79.99 it is a lovely gift she will use for years! Available from Amazon.
For a book lover, the Twelve South BookBook iPhone case is a lovely gift idea. A unique case that is MagSafe, has card holders and is a strong iPhone case all in one would be a lovely gift. Check out the price and availability depending on her model of iPhone on Amazon.
Does she listen to a lot of music or audiobooks but still have wired or cheap earphones? The Edifier TWS1 Pro 2 earbuds are great, they have good noise cancelling, are fast charging and have all the latest technology to help her listen to whatever she enjoys clearly, whatever she is doing. They have an RRP of £69.99 but have frequent offers and vouchers on Amazon whenever I look so check their latest price.
The iWalk PowerSquid is the latest must-have charger which combines a power bank and cables in one useful gadget. If she is always on the go or forever forgetting a charger or cable for it then this might be a great gift idea for her! The PowerSquid has an RRP of £34.99 but again seems to regularly have discounts and offers on Amazon so you could get it significantly cheaper!
For a new mum
If you are buying for a new mum who is enjoying breastfeeding but feels it could be a little easier for her if she had more freedom then a wearable breast pump might be the perfect gift. Whilst it isn’t directly for her, and I would advise buying her something more personal too, it would make a nice gift. The Pippeta pump is £69.99 and might be the perfect gift for a new mum.
A gift for her home
This lovely wine-coloured hot water bottle with a cover from Vendula London is so soft and snuggly she will be able to relax on the sofa on a cold night or be comforted when she is feeling poorly so it makes a great gift idea. It is available from Vendula London for £11.20 at the moment.
If the lady you are buying for loves candles then why not buy a really special candle that is more deluxe than the usual ones she buys? Mazo Candles London has some lovely choices. This Chaparral candle is made from 100% natural wax and essential oils, and I must say it smells amazing and looks good too. It has a rainforest-type scent of a blend of sweet Guava, tropical Frangipani, Eucalyptus and the woody notes of Juniper Needle. For £67 this candle has around 40 hours burn time.
This cocktail lounge sign from Arighi Bianchi would make a lovely gift for her home. A stylish brand with a number of gifts like this you are sure to find something different and unique, there is a similar VIP Lounge sign you might like too.
This stag antique finish style candle holder is lovely and would be great as an ornament and candle holder but also as a table centrepiece so might be a nice gift if she likes to hold dinner parties or has a nice dining table she likes to decorate. It is available from Pagazzi for £45.
Are you buying for a lady who loves to cosy on the sofa reading a book or watching TV? A nice comfortable blanket could be the best gift either on its own or with a book, hot chocolate set or pyjamas. This blanket hoodie from Bedsure is amazing and would be perfect for a gift. The RRP is £29.99 but there seem to be regular offers on it so check out the latest price on Amazon.
If you would prefer to buy her a smaller blanket then how about this heated pad? It is perfect for her to place over her knees whilst working at a desk or watching TV. It also includes a large elastic so it can be held onto her back, shoulders etc. The RRP is £24.99 but again check on Amazon as I have seen it as low as £15.99!
How about buying her some new bedding? This lovely set from Terry’s Fabrics is stunning and perfect in my eyes but there really is something for everyone. Bedding makes a useful but lovely personal gift for a woman who lives alone, probably not the best gift for a partner who you share a bed with! This set in Superking is £95.
Something else?
This Cosy Night In Hygge Gift Box from Hygge Style makes a perfect all-round gift for a woman in your life. If you want to get everything all in one place she will love then here you have a candle, candle holder, snuggly soft socks and hot chocolate for the perfect night in. The brand has a range of Scandinavian-style gifts perfect for her to relax. This set is £29.95 directly from HyggeStyle.