25 Style Gifts
Sun Herald
Sunday December 1, 2002
Pamper your loved ones with some gorgeous gear that'll leave them looking great, feeling fab and smelling divine.
Pratten monkey bag, $160. Cute and chic, this hand-beaded, bamboo-handle carry-all
is practical for day and night. Phone 02 9362 5557 for stockists.
Bonds cherry bandeau top, $14.95, cherry G-string, $9.95. There's nothing basic about these pretty smalls that beg to be seen. Phone 02 9840 1111 for stockists.
Lauder Intuition For Men aftershave balm, $85. A light woody-fragranced lotion that will soothe and calm his face after shaving. From department stores.
Tigerlily Calypso Jasmine bikini, $79.95. Time to treat yourself. This sexy halter bikini should do the trick. Phone 02 9361 9666 for stockists.
Chanel miniatures set, $150. These five perfume bottles (No 5, Gardenia, No 22, Bois des Iles and Cuir de Russie) will look great in any gal's bathroom cabinet. From Chanel at Grace Bros and David Jones stores.
Stila lip gloss, $45. Scribble a message to your loved one on the attached card and hang on the tree. Easy! From Mecca Cosmetica, 03 9827 3844 or www.meccacosmetica.com.au.
Ginger & Smart Baby Pack, $72. Includes a lavender and valerian massage oil, baby bath wash and candle. Sold separately for $25 each. Phone 0414 336 005 for stockists.
Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme, $88. He'll love this Mediterranean-inspired aquatic woody musk scent that oozes laid-back style. From department stores and www.efragrance.com.au.
Sophie Kyron earrings, $66. Looking for a romantic gift? These vintage-inspired beads with dangling crystals should do the trick. Phone 08 9384 4975 for stockists.
Ralph Lauren Glamorous, from $94. An intoxicating, extravagant floral blend of clementine, calla lily and wild tuberose. From department stores and www.efragrance.com.au.
Bracewell kaftan top, $160. One for a fashionista friend to throw over a bikini or team with a low-slung belt and jeans. Phone 02 9280 3304 for stockists.
Philosophy Gingerbread Man, $75. He cleans, he exfoliates, he leaves skin super-smooth... every girl deserves a guy like this. From Mecca Cosmetica, 03 9827 3844 or www.meccacosmetica.com.au.
Poppy Xmas Lip Pack, $29.95. Cheap and chic. A matt lipstick, liquid gloss and three
liquid lipsticks that will appease even the pickiest beauty junkie. From Grace Bros.
Jean Paul Gaultier Fragile shimmering body oil, $63. Hot on the heels of the hit fragrance comes this glistening floral oil for beautifying tanned limbs. From department stores.
By Eva bracelet, $80. This Navajo-inspired, leather and turquoise wrist-wrap perfectly captures the mood of the moment. Phone 02 9280 3304 for stockists.
Perfumeria Gal Rouge, $25. Colour tints for cheeks and eyelids that smell as good as they look in their uber-cool Art Nouveau tins. From Mecca Cosmetica, 03 9827 3844 or www.meccacosmetica.com.au
Mimco flower hairband, $8.95. Need a quick stocking filler? A loved one will be tressed to thrill with this beauty bargain. Phone 03 9827 0259 for stockists.
Urban Soul Relax Pack, $150. Know someone super-stressed? Give them a gift certificate for eight 75-minute yoga classes. Urban Soul Studio, Double Bay, 02 9331 2150.
Lush soaps, $7 for 100g. For bath-time bliss think feisty, fragrant soap stars. Guys will love Extra Virgin Olive Oil, while girls will crave the sweet Carmen Miranda. Phone 02 9700 9360 for stockists.
Estee Lauder Holiday Palette 2002, $95. A New Year's Eve must-have for every party vixen, it includes three eye shadows and lipsticks and a shimmer cream for cheekbones. From department stores.
Benefit Glamourette make-up ensemble, $68. An adorable refillable mirror-compact that comes with lipstick, finishing powder and rouge. The ultimate in boudoir chic. From selected Grace Bros stores.
Converse trainers, $70. Vamp up your younger brother's style with trainers that are too cool for school. Phone 03 9894 2333 for stockists.
Mimco beauty case, $39. A travel essential for every flying girl. Phone 03 9827 0259 for stockists.
Andree Putman Preparation Parfumee, from $98. A seriously cool industrial-chic peppery herbal scent for men and women. From Mecca Cosmetica, 03 9827 3844 or www.meccacosmetica.com.au.
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