I love putting together small gift guides around this time of the year. It’s usually full of items that I take inspiration from for my own Christmas shopping (for both myself and loved ones) or things that I’ve already bought myself and love – therefore tried and tested. So I genuinely think they are solid options, thoughtful, and items to be used for a long long time. I like to share them in case in case you still need to get something special for your loved ones or even for yourself and needs some ideas.
This 2025 holiday gift guide for her includes a small selection of curated gifts that are thoughtful, practical and meant to delight the beloved women in your life. I hope you enjoy the holiday gift guide for her 2025 edition!
Guerlain lipstick mirror case and refill. The Mr gifted me this one a while ago and it’s been such a luxurious yet practical gift. I thought I didn’t have use for the mirror but oh my, how useful it is. For the actual lipstick you can pick either a matte or satin finish depending on your liking. I have the satin finish and love its creamy formula that also smells nice (something that most lipsticks lack). I do have to say I don’t like all the mirror cases prints, but there are a few that are nice such as the art deco one, the camel leather and the tortoise prints.
A mini swiss army knife. I carry mine attached to my keys and it’s such a handy tool. I can use it to open letters, cut loose threads on the go or file my nail when desperately in need. It’ a rather inexpensive yet extremely practical gift. As a side note, it’s so tiny that I can usually take mine through security at airports without any problems, in case you’re wondering.
A triangle scarf. I have converted from traditional winter scarves ever since getting an Ami Amalia triangular merino wool scarf as a gift for one of my past orders and I think it makes for a great gift. I absolutely love wearing mine and it’s so versatile and easy to wear. You can even go for a cashmere version and also find them from other brands. I quite like this merino wool one from COS in butter yellow.
A lamp for creating a cozy atmosphere at home. For the loved ones that are into interior decor, great lamps are all the rage now. And for good reason. I love the Ikea VARMBLIXT donut lamp or this gorgeous and very inexpensive paper table lamp one from their Christmas collection. Zara home also has plenty of options like this one or of course the Louis Poulsen Panthella 160 for a bit of a splurge.
A travel steamer. It took me way too long to get a steamer so don’t let your loved ones go through that too. I recently got the Steamery Travel Lite one and aside for being very pretty, it’s so useful. I also don’t really like ironing (like taking out the ironing table and all that fuss) so I find steaming is a much friendlier solution.
A great perfume. Fragrances are a classic good gift but great fragrances make for an excellent gift. I think you can’t ever go wrong with Diptyque. I got the Diptyque Vetyverio one for my last birthday and I love the scent; although there are plenty more to choose from. Another great one is Byredo of course. I have Mojave Ghost on my wishlist and would make for an excellent gift if you are looking to splurge.
Cashmere. You can never go wrong with gifting cashmere. It’s a luxurious gift and you have a bit of room to play with regards of what pieces to get. From cashmere gloves to scarves or sweaters. I like this COS triangle scarf in cashmere or of course the COS chunky cashmere knit of the season that I also have on my wishlist.
A timeless Casio watch. If you’d like to gift a time piece without breaking the bank, you can go for a Casio. It’s well appreciated and beloved by amateurs and connoisseurs alike. On top of it it’s affordable, stylish and will last you a lifetime. You can pick from a variety of models and it’s really hard to miss. I got this one in summer and I love wearing it ever since my Apple watch died. For men, you cannot wrong with a G-SHOCK.
Artisanal coffee cups. I feel like one cannot have too many pretty coffee cups and there is always so many options. I always feel a tad guilty for buying yet another cup so gifts are always welcome. It’s best to find them at a local store but I also have my eyes on these from Anthropologie and these as well.
Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed this small selection of gift ideas.
