How about this season’s latest looks in headwear? Or go designer, but with a practical cosmetic purse or wash bag — forget wallets and coin purses, these are far more funky and fashionable.
For the pickiest of style aficionados, a designer umbrella should do the trick.
Climb on board the latest fashion trend for perfumistas — smart scents that can make a woman smell sexier or feel happier. Also in the beauty department there’s Sephora’s limited-edition lip gloss clutch. 9 all color lip glosses infused with t5 super fruit complex™
Alternatively, buy a pair of this season’s sought after elbow-length gloves, short wrist-length are fine too but longer-lengths are so on-trend. When it comes to fashion accessories a printed scarf is also in vogue. Include some of the newer ideas on how to wear it.
For the woman who travels a lot, or is jetting off for some winter sun then how about a gorgeous silk sarong or a saress, or a jewelry roll in a fashionable print.
Finally, for right-on-trend teens and 20-somethings a pair of patterened tights in this season's fashionable plaid, stripes, paisely or polka dots.
Whether shopping online or in-store here are some Christmas present ideas to get you started:
Fashionable Gifts Ideas in Fashion Accessories
- A pair of long winter gloves — fashionable for daywear too. Go for safe chic black or one of this season's fantastic berry colors.
- A right-on-trend woollen beret (from around £10) — one of the season’s most jaunty looks. Make sure its worn in an up-to-date style.
- A slouchy snood to keep the wearer snug, when it's cold outside. These are hot right now in terms of styling.
- A stylish silk scarf with a modern print – with today’s different ways to wear it (even tied on your bag or around your waist) this practical gift transcends age groups.
- Christmas and cashmere go together, Marks and Spencer have some great cashmere scarves (£20) that any woman would be pleased to receive.
- A designer umbrella from Lulu Guinness, in her witty, iconic prints (£25 from Lulu Guinness.com)
- Designer Bags can do no wrong but make it a more functional cosmetic purse or washbag. Nina Campbell box bags are funky and fashionable, whereas Lulu Guinness’s designs are witty and collectable.
- Patterened hoisery or opaque tights in strong berry colors, especially purples, reds and pinks.
Fashionable Gift Ideas in Women’s Fashion
- Underwear with a difference. Beautiful organic lingerie with eco-chic styling– so soft to the touch from Figleaves.com.
- Capes are cooler than cardigans this winter. Try a cable-knit sweater cape from Old Navy (around $36). It can be worn over a tailored shirt or turtleneck sweater.
- The Saress is an unusual combination of sarong and sundress, complete with straps that fit over the arms. See Saress.com for details.
- A sexy 50s-style corset makes a really personal gift. There is a huge revival in these hour-glass styles, making women feel feminine and flirty again. Online retailer Asos has a divine Charnos corset at £49. Alternatively, something a little more practical is Matalan's lingerie set with top and knickers.
- A bra barrette — the perfect solution to falling bra straps. The bra barrette is a decorative plastic clip that not only keeps straps in place but is ideal to wear to keep straps from view under T-back tank tops or dresses. Alternatively wear one as bling on your back. Show off a metallic or bejeweled version keeping spaghetti straps in place or your swimwear straps. Priced from only $4.99 at Bra Barrette, this is the ultimate in fashionable but functional gifts.
Fashionable Christmas Scents
- Smart scents such as Fleur Savage or Smiley claim they can make you feel happier or sexier. Not bad for around £25!
- One of this fall's hottest new designer perfumes is Ralph Lauren's Notorious -priced around $65 this oriental spicy scent is a perfect christmas gift.
- For the travellers there's Trish Envoy Pocketable Fragrances make an ideal gift for the fashionable world traveler. Available from Nordstrom at $20. They come in elegant organza pounches for extra chic.
For more Christmas gift ideas read Unique and Practical Christmas Gifts for Women .
Gill Hart - Gill Hart is a fashion and image professional who specializes in women's fashion over 50.
