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Stuck for ideas? nzherald.co.nz has done the hard work for you. Over the next three weeks leading up to Christmas we will feature a range of gift ideas, focussing on a different personality type each day.
PAMPERED PRINCESSES
Cosmetics & skincare
1. Mor Range Holiday Keepsake Collection in marshmallow (pink) and sorbet (green)
$86 from Smith & Caugheys or Isabel Harris.
If nothing's too good for your little angel, this gorgeous box set is a must-have gift. Complete with body butter, soap, body wash and hand cream, the Mor range offers the ultimate pamper pack - plus it smells divine. We also have it on good authority that the Australian-made range is a favourite with celebrities Paris Hilton and Oprah Winfrey.
2. Shiseido Skincare Christmas Set
$85 from Smith & Caugheys and leading pharmacies
Put a smile on her dial with this beautifully packaged gift set from Shiseido. With day essential mosturiser, gentle cleansing foam, hydro-refining softening lotion and relaxing body lotion, the Shiseido Skincare range adds a little luxury to everyday life.
3. Clinique Candy Impossibly Glossy set
$85 from Smith & Caugheys and leading pharmacies
Buying make up for gifts can be tricky territory, unless you know exactly what people use or want. For a safe bet, pick up this colourful eight-pack of Clinique lip glosses in various candy shades. A great gift idea for bag fiends - they can keep a tube in every purse.
METRO MEN
1. Robert Charles Cufflinks
$99.90 from Smith & Caugheys
Available in floral and fruit designs, these well-crafted cufflinks come in an assortment of bright and bold colours. For a man not afraid to wear his style on his sleeve, these unique trinkets are the ideal gift. Robert Charles matching ties are also available.
2. Lab Series Perfect Shave Set
$85 from Smith & Caugheys
More and more men are realising the benefits of a daily skincare regime and Lab Series offers an easy-to-follow system that doesn't compromise masculinity. The Perfect Shave set features maximum comfort shave cream, instant moisture gel, multi-action face wash and razor burn relief ultra.
3. Little Brother T-shirts
priced from $95 - $125, from Little Brother
These stylish Kiwiana-inspired T's are just the ticket for Christmas. Choose from the simple Trekka T ($95) or the more colourful montage variety. All 100% cotton and 100% cool.