Women's holiday gift guide 2024, from an eco-friendly purse to festive fragrances

It is OK to admit you have not yet started your festive shopping – many of us work well under pressure. The trick to nailing the gift list at this stage is to think strategically and double-up gifts where possible. Does she love scented candles? Buy her a new one (we love Diptyque and Creed, and the former also make matching lanterns that are pretty all year round). Is she never seen without a slick of lipstick? Buy her a refillable version that comes with a show-off-worthy case. If this sounds useful, here are some more ideas to get you off the starter blocks and towards a happy holiday. Recycling still has a bad reputation, but this cute quilted bag from Dubai company Veganologie is looking to change that. Made from five recycled plastic bottles and with metallic gold hardware, the Nova Bag is Veganologie's first foray into eveningwear and, with its on-trend shape and luxe quilted finish, it will up anyone's ensemble all while helping the environment. This rich lipstick is made with sweet almond oil and lily oleo extract to smooth, hydrate and plump lips, and it can be paired with different styles of cases. Options include leopard print, leather and even crystals for a touch of sparkle. The cases are metallic to protect the colour inside and come with two mirrors to help with on-the-go application. Best of all, the lip colour is entirely refillable, allowing her to switch shades from day to night, and enjoy a little piece of luxury every day. Hand-blown glass has a certain mystique. When grouped together, vases of different heights make a lovely addition to any home. With a wide range of styles, shapes and colours from soft pink, pale turquoise, green and grey, right through to multiple shades of amber, home decor company Bloomr has something for everyone. Vases aside, the company offers decorative bowls, jewellery boxes, trays and photo frames. Starting at just Dh84 each, and going up to nearly Dh1,000, there is also a gift here to suit every budget. Everyone needs to recharge occasionally, and this 18k gold and turquoise bead necklace by Saudi sisters Leena and Hala ElKhereiji is decorated with tiny lightning bolts that are bound to add some spark to everyone's look. Under the brand Charmaleena, the ElKhereiji sisters are quickly earning a name for interesting and offbeat jewellery, apt for adventurous women. Giving a piece will bring joy to the owner while supporting an emerging label. This floral scent is part of Chloe's Atelier des Fleurs family of fragrances. As the name suggests, all are floral in origin. This scent, Nuit d'Oranger, has top notes of bergamot and pink pepper and a heart of orange flower and neroli, which dry down to reveal vanilla and patchouli. The aroma is at once light and pretty. Everyone loves scented candles, but how about a lantern made to fit perfectly on top? French candlemaker Diptyque has created a lantern shaped like a pine tree complete with a star. When the candle is lit, the heat causes the lantern to spin, scattering a pattern around the room, making it ideal for creating cosy festive vibes come evening. Sunglasses are a core element of life in the UAE and no one has too many pairs. Alaia, the fashion house founded by Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaia, has unveiled a bold new shape with a 1990s retro feel. Made in Perspex, the new wraparound frames come in clear and smoked, while the lenses can be clear or darker for sun protection. Malone Souliers has been making covetable shoes for some time now, and its most famous shape is the Maureen, which is now updated in brushed satin and studded with embellishments. Cut low at the toe, with sultry straps to hold the foot in place, the Maureen is as perfect with trousers as with a cocktail dress. Given the heel, this is not exactly an everyday shoe for most , but if your favourite woman can master it, she will be able to sashay in style. If not, she can admire the pair as they sit on a shelf in the living room. French beauty brand Laura Mercier often makes top-notch accessories to accompany its make-up and has released a limited-edition travel set of its four most useful brushes. Comprising the Cheek Colour Brush, Smoky Eye Liner Brush, All Over Eye Colour Brush and Eye Crease Brush together will achieve perfect results every time, promise the in-house stylists. Useful yet small enough to pop into a handbag, this is a useful gift for most women.

Women's holiday gift guide 2024, from an eco-friendly purse to festive fragrances

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