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Christmas
Irish Independent I 2 December 2016
ALL Wrapped UP
✪ Heads up
✪ Chocolate season
Winter is here and that means you’re going to need to keep warm – this beanie can help you do just that. Featuring oversized fitting and an on-trend pom pom, you can look chic while protecting yourself from the cold. Lucille White Knitted Oversized Pom Pom Beanie, PrettyLittleThing.com, €11.20
Show you care with the gift of chocolate! Wrapped in its distinctive Christmas jumper golden foil and tied with a charming red heart and ribbon, this adorable Lindt milk chocolate Teddy Bear is perfect for kids and adults alike. Lindt Teddy Bear, available nationwide, €6
✪ Eyes that sparkle For a dramatic and striking eye look during the party season, this is a great stocking filler for any beauty addict. Includes one 7ml No7 Midnight Lash Mascara in Black and one 1.7ml No7 Stay Perfect Liquid Eyeliner in Black. No 7 Stroke of Midnight Eye Duo, Boots, €13
✪ Family classics Christmas is a good time to spend some quality time with family and friends, but it’s also a good time to get out the classic party games, and charades is one that never fails. An ideal way to add some fun and put a smile on everyone’s face at a party or small get-together. Games Room Charades, Harvey Norman, €10
✪ Refresh yourself For the man who wants that clean and fresh feeling after playing sport, the Nivea Sport Gift Set includes Sport Shower Gel 250ml and Sport Deodorant 150ml. Nivea Men Sport Gift Set, available from pharmacies and grocery stores nationwide, €7
✪ On film All movie buffs will appreciate the ODEON Christmas Gift Card as there are many long-awaited films hitting cinema screens over the next couple of months. Watch out for the Jumanji remake in December, and in 2017, Amityville: The Awakening in January, The Lego Batman Movie in February, and Beauty and the Beast in March. ODEON Christmas Gift Card, available from ODEON cinemas nationwide
Stocking up 10 Under €20
Whether it’s a Secret Santa gift or a stocking filler you’re searching for, we have you sorted – and, what’s better, everything is under €20
✪ Smart phone Add some style to your phone with this tough, impact-resistant protective case for iPhone 5 or 6. Includes lighting which easily switches on and off. Available in rose gold, white or pink. Light up phone case, Aldi, €9.99
✪ Small and sweet This cute Jack Wills gift set comes with a cosy Cable Knit Stocking, along with a gorgeous Rose Lip Balm ready to be tucked inside. A small and sweet Christmas gift that’s sure to leave her smiling. Jack Wills Mini Lip Balm Stocking, Boots, €8.00
✪ Perfect pout If you get caught under the mistletoe this Christmas, make sure you have all the essentials! Nevertheless, even if you don’t, take care of your lips during the winter with Nivea’s Luscious Lip Moments Gift Set. Includes Pearly Shine Lip, Original Care Lip, Lip Butter Raspberry, Lip Butter Vanilla and Keepable Heart-shaped Tin. Nivea Luscious Lip Moments Gift Set, available from pharmacies and groceries nationwide, €8.75
✪ Groom for more
A convenient gift for dad, grandad, your boyfriend, brother or friend, the BaByliss six-in-one kit has all the grooming essentials he needs. The cordless design with a precision trimmer provides greater control and hassle-free use, while attachments will keep him groomed from head to toe. Essentials by BaByliss for Men 7052EU Grooming Kit, Argos, €14.99