His and Her Christmas Shopping Guide

His and Her Christmas Shopping Guide

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His and Her Christmas Shopping Guide



Ah yes! The festive season is finally upon us, so along with mulled wine, mince pies and mistletoes we also have to endure the hair tugging task of Christmas Shopping! So if slippers are no longer a family favourite or you still have a closet full of unopened briefs then this shopping guide is your saviour…
   
 FOR HIM...
 
His Boots’ Flexible Keyboard
Tap and type - Computer keyboard

Does he keep pulling keys off his keyboard?  This is one for the clumsy nerd in your life - a keyboard that twists, turns and generally acts in a flexible manner.  Woo and indeed hoo.

Price:
£18
Canon IXUS 960 IS Digital Camera
Snap happy - Digital Camera

With it’s super fast response, excellent image quality and high res LCD screen the IXUS 960 IS is the perfect camera for those festive action shots (Mum knocking over the Christmas tree after one too many sherries etc...).

Price: £239.59
Classic Wine and Savoury Hamper
Wine and dine - Food and drink goodies

Feeling in need of ingesting alcohol from all directions? Well this huge eclectic hamper of goods is booze-laced through and through (except for the bread, though it wouldn’t surprise me) and should satisfy even the most endless xmas appetite. Features Dow’s port, Tomato and vodka chutney, apple and brandy chutney, a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and more nibbles. Fair price too, recommended

Price: £17.50
Creative Zen Vision: M
Be lost in music - MP3 Player

Most MP3 players need updating and dusting down every couple of months to make space for all your new favourite tracks.  Not so with this superb 30GB number which has room for your whole record collection and probably your Dad’s too.  It’s got video playback too doncha know...

Price: £219.45
Gibson Acoustic guitar
For extra cool points - Acoustic Guitar

Ask any wannabe rock star what guitar they want for Christmas and chances are it’ll be a Gibson.  Pick this fella if you’re feeling flush and don’t mind your man hiding himself away for a few weeks before emerging beardier, smellier and claiming to be the next Pete Doherty.

Price: £1699
iPhone
Be the envy of all - Mobile Phone

Mmmm, iPhone...it’s pretty, it does fancy things, everyone will be jealous.  You know the score - it’s time to cast aside your iPod as a passe peice of rubbish and show off this little beauty.

Price: £269
Tom Tom Satellite Navigator
Never be lost again - Satellite Navigator

’I said left’ ’I know you said left but we’d already passed the turning’ ’no we hadn’t...’etc, etc.  Avoid those inevitable long journey arguments by grabbing your other half one of these handy Sat Navs.  They may not look thrilling to the average girl on the street but your bloke’ll love spending Christmas day experimenting by asking it for the best route to the pub and seeing if it can navigate to the end of the garden.

Price: £209

USB Digital Drum Kit
For the wannabe rock star - Digital Drum Kit

If you’ve longed to play the drums like Animal out of the Muppets, but you live in a terraced house with neither the sound proofing or space to accommodate that 24 piece Pearl kit, then this excellent value USB version is just for you.

Comprising 6 suprisingly responsive pads and two pedals, this small but perfectly formed setup gives you everything you need to make like the monkey from the Cadbury’s ad without annoying the neighbours.
 
The bundled software provides you with a range of samples so you can assemble your perfect kit or simply choose from one of the pre-defined sets ranging from rock god to jazz maverick.  Nice.

Price: £129.95

Voix MPX 2.1 Speaker System
Loud and clear - Speakers

If you want to be the don of all house parties then these sensational speakers are a must-have! The design is sleek, stylish and not as bulky as its stereo counterparts. And as for decibels (54W), well… you need not venture to Ministry of Sound…

Firstly, forget such speakers or gadgetry being targeted to men! Ladies, you need not worry here, the Voix MPX, only 1082 mm high, is straight-forward to set up, and more importantly to use. The two towers are controllable by remote control, thanks to its flashy sensor on the front panel. However, the clincher function of the Voix MPX would have to be the Split Channel Technology, whereby one speaker stand functions as both the left and right speaker – absolute genius!

Sound-wise the quality is super clean, expect no muffling or static interference/feedback. Quite simply, the Voix MPX is the Ferrari of sound systems!

Price: £269
 FOR HER...
 
Accesorize colour collection
Shine and chime - beauty products

This collection is ideal for every reveller or classy lass, especially on a night out. Not only does this make up set come in a practical (and very handy) clasp purse, but it is complete with an array of lip and eye colours. With every shade for every mood there is bound to be a suitable colour for daily use. And if the inconvenience of splashing on some lip gloss with the aid of a window reflection fails, then fear not as this beauty comes with a compact mirror -hooray!

Price: £20
dstress 24
Relax and unwind - Pampering Treatments

Review: This is a gift of pure indulgence. Not only can you choose from a wide-range of treatments at the comfort of your own home, they also have a variety of gift ideas too, from Gift Credit Cards which can include pre christmas beauty treatments or post christmas fitness and wellbeing sessions. So why not get friends, family and colleagues something they truly deserve this Christmas.

Price: varies
Gaggia Baby 
The perfect wake up call - Coffee Maker

A coffee maker’s a coffee maker right?  WRONG.  Gaggia make some of the finest machines on the market as any java expert knows.  Whether it’s your morning espresso or an afternoon cappuccino, this baby can do it - saving you the hassle of that Starbucks run and looking rather sleek and sexy in your kitchen too.

Price: £299
GHD’s brand new Gift Set: The box of forgiveness
Look sleek and suave - Hair Products

This gift set is a godsend for women who live to nurture their hair (and what women doesn’t!). Consisting of luxury treatments, from opulence mask, rejuvenation night cream
and a ghd halo headwrap, these products are the ultimate gift! All of which will ensure the daily drudgery of chemical treatments, heat damage and pollution is all forgiven.

Price: £29.95
Dove Christmas Gift sets
Pure and fresh - Beauty Products

Review: Now this is something that won’t put a hole in your pocket. Dove have devised a range of gift packs, from Gym Bunny to Dancing Queen you will have the essential guide to match the perfect gift to the different women in your life. Beautifully presented with soothing scented goodies, such as body wash and cream oil this will certainly keep her happy come Christmas Day.

Price: £5.99
iPod Nano
Spice up your tube journey - MP3 Player

If your lady has yet to plug in to the digital revolution, drag her kicking and screaming in to the 21st century with this classic mini MP3 player.  It comes in colours which match your outfit - what more does she need to know?

Price: £99
No7 Travel Collection
Let’s fly away - Travel bag with goodies

Despite the slightly kitch bag this comes in, it’s all very useful stuff and will make for a perfect gift. Included is a tiny travel clock, eye mask, jewellery wrap, document wallet and, for the realistic traveller, a handy portable umbrella. Good last minute option for a lady...

Price: £40
Philips Wake up Light
Bright and early - Lamp

Your day probably began with the bleating sound of your mobile, playing some highly inharmonious ’tune’ to thrust you out of bed, into that shower and off between the sharp cogs of the grind. Well with this handy (and relatively nice looking) lamp/radio, you can emulate waking up to a Gloucestershire dawn with birds and running brooks and all that. Yes, it plays these sounds and fills your room with an unavoidably bright light with the intention of waking you up slightly more naturally in your urban den. Worth a look for the grumpier, more grim-looking friends you might have

Price: £99.99
Ruby and Millie Ultimate Collection
Add some colour - Make up

You know the score with this one - eye colour, lip and cheek colour and a handy mirror in a chic little Ruby and Millie purse. Not a cheap option, but nothing quite says I love you like cosmetics.

Price: £50
Ruby & Millie Make it Up Bag
Flashy and loud - Make up

Want to get a present she simply can’t refuse? Then look no further as this exquisite make up set is the real deal! If it is mascara, lip stick or even nail varnish you want, then this multi-purpose make up set will have you a very merry Christmas...

Price: £25
Kitchen Aid Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
And they say cooking isn’t fun… - Kitchen Mixer

It takes bravery to buy a girl cookware but this gamble might just pay off.  Budding Nigellas will adore this easy to use mixer which not only helps you to bake perfect cakes but looks gorgeously kitsch too.
Price: £368
Sanctuary Spa Relaxation
Laidback - Spa products

This relaxing set would be gratefully received. Smartly boxed-up in a ribbon tie presentation, this Spa set is worth every penny. Getting you into the motions of spa spirit you can revel in their soothing body wash, body lotion, salt scrub, scented candle and the all-important exfoliating wash cloth.

Price: £10
Soap and Glory Do The Bath
Wash and Go - Bathing products

Bathing will never be the same! This Soap and Glory gift set contains the essential must-haves to make bath times scented and relaxing. From a bath pillow, candles and body spray there is everything you could possibly need and more to unwind after a hard days work…

Price: £12

Ted Baker Ted’s Clasped The Moment
Shimmer and shine - Beauty products

Refreshingly good, this set is tidily presented in a clasp purse ideal for everyday use, or carrying the bare essentials for a night out. Whether it be a weekend getaway or a trip to the bar this Ted Baker set is not only practical, but it complete with some much-needed contents - body shimmer, lip gloss and body spay. Now you have no excuse not to stand out this Christmas!

Price: £12

Ugg boots
Warm and cosy - Boots

Stand out like a sore thumb (but not in an Ugly Betty kind of way). Forget diamonds being a girl’s best friend, here’s something more affordable - the delightful Ugg Classic Crochet. These uggable soles are not only comfortable, warm, but very stylish! Seriously, what more can a girl ask for!

Price: £80
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MyVillage, 13th November

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