Gifts

That last minute Christmas gift for her

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Do not panic, we repeat, do not panic. You still have time to order online and get her the gift she wants! We’ve teamed up with GHD to bring you the perfect last minute gift idea for her…

Whether it’s a smart stocking filler of a glamourous gift set – these ghd gifts are guaranteed to be top of her wish list!

Looking for the perfect gift for your wife, girlfriend, sister or mum? These ghd gifts are guaranteed to be top of her wish list!

Whether you’re on a budget but still want the recipient to be blown away, or want to splurge on a luxury gift for her, look no further than the new and limited edition ghd nocturne collection.

ghd platinum styler gift set

GHD GIFT SET

RRP £157.50

The award-winning ghd platinum® styler will help her create a myriad of styles this Christmas. Delivering 50% less breakage* and 20% more shine**, the ghd platinum® styler has smooth plates and a wishbone hinge to make straightening on all hair types quick and easy, while the contoured edges help to create the perfect curls and waves.

Includes: limited edition ghd platinum® styler with heat-resistant bag  & two OPI nail polishes.

ghd air professional hairdryer

GHD HAIR DRYER

RRP £99

She’ll be blown away with the salon-quality and precision of the ghd air® hairdryer! With its professional-strength motor and advanced ionic technology, ghd air® delivers exceptionally fast drying and styling, while also helping to reduce frizz, leaving hair soft and silky. Whether she’s looking for quick, sleek and smooth results or fabulous volume, ghd air® puts the power of a salon blow-dry in her hands.

ghd curve® soft curl tong with heat resistant mat

GHD CURL TONG

RRP £120

The ghd curve® soft curl tong has a 32mm large barrel with spring activated ergonomic lever to give volume at the roots and tumbling soft waves. Containing patented tri-zone® technology that guarantees the optimum temperature is delivered constantly and evenly all along the barrel of the wand; this tool delivers lasting curls that are formed fast and stay locked-in, while respecting the health of your hair.

In need of a last minute stocking filler? 

ghd advanced split end therapy limited edition bauble

GHD BAUBLE

RRP £15

Celebrate Christmas with gorgeous glossy hair thanks to the ghd advanced split end therapy treatment. This luxurious wonder treatment works instantly to fortify ends, leaving hair feeling sleek, smooth and super shiny, plus it’s packaged in a beautiful bauble which she can hang on your tree.

What we REALLY want for Christmas!

Posted on by dansinnott

Some people are ready to go over the top to get that special someone a gift of their dreams. However, spending excessively on gifts is probably not something you can do every month and definitely not something you can afford twice a month. Now, birthday, Christmas and anniversary are occasions where the price tag doesn’t matter. Still, this doesn’t mean that a good present is necessarily an expensive one. This especially goes when gifting us guy.

So, are you after that perfect stocking filler? But getting what you want is important (or, if your just buying for yourself this Christmas) here are a few great last minute ideas.

There’s still time lads and lasses, lets go-ho-ho-ho…

A fancy travel bag

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The Christmas trend for 2017 is for luxury personalised products. In the lead up to Christmas Farrar & Tanner wish to inspire choice for premium lifestyle products that can be beautifully monogram or engrave.

Forbes and Lewis’ traditional travel bag, the Vintage Somerset Holdall encapsulates the great British weekend away with a classic worn leather appearance. A generously spacious travel holdall with two large internal pockets, the Somerset has all the space needed to pack for a long weekend in the countryside or an important business trip.

Crafted from waxy buffalo leather, this bag has a luxurious finish steeped in history. The shoulder strap is adjustable for added comfort, wile a pair of large leather handles offer an alternative mode of carry. Lined with a cotton polyester blend, this is more than just a well-crafted bag but the epitome of timeless design crafted with premium ingredients. Enjoy the very best in luxury men’s travel.

This bag measures at 50 x 35 x 22cm.

Farrar-Tanner has in house, state-of-the-art engraving and leather embossing machinery, operated by skilled and experienced staff to ensure that your product is engraved with a perfect, striking and everlasting finish.

To order engraving please check the box “Personalised Engraving’. 

  1. Select position of engraving
  2. Choose your font
  3. Enter your message.

If you head over to our Twitter page, you can WIN this bag with personalised engraving worth £260.00 NOW!

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Watch

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Some of these gifts are situational. For example, if you know that your friend, family member or a significant other has a job interview after the holidays, you may look for the way to help them out. Buying a full suit may be too expensive even for a Christmas gift. The right watch is much more than just a timepiece; it expresses who you are. Whether you are in a bar, at work, a formal event or even at the beach, your watch should be suitable for all occasions and it was for this reason that James Derby was born.

Manufactured with the highest quality Japanese movement in a stainless steel case, with sapphire crystal quality glass and genuine leather straps, each timepiece produced represents what the brand stands for with performance, charm, excitement, heritage and prestige coming together to create unique designs.

The high level of quality and excellence required from a modern day watch is paramount, which is why they have kept their collections small so they can ensure perfection across every single watch that they produce.

Ted Baker Grooming Kit

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When it comes to immaculate style, Ted believes in taking it from the top; allow yourself a head start and the rest will surely follow. Introducing the new product range from Ted’s Grooming Room.

Infused with ingredients inspired by the ancient Ottoman Empire, this performance-led treatment regime has been authentically crafted to recreate the master barber experience. Perfected in London by Ted’s Grooming Room, these distinctive formulations honour the expertise of the traditional Turkish shave, using powerful, naturally active ingredients to transform the grooming ritual. Ted Baker’s modern design aesthetic is uniquely represented on the packaging. The traditional barbershop pole gets a luxurious update with metallic chevrons, contrasted against a pearlised base that leaps off the shelf.

Ted’s Grooming Room range includes:

FACE WASH, 150ml, £16
MOISTURISER, 75ml, £18
SHAVE GEL, 200ml, £18
HAIR & BEARD SHAMPOO, 300ml, £15
BEARD OIL, 45ml, £20
HAIR MUD, 100g, £14
COLOGNE, 200ml, £40

Chelsea Boots

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The Chelsea boot is a great one to wear when the temperature drops, but when you still need something to wear that looks good in the office. These boots are laceless, so they are much better at keeping your feet and ankles warm, and you can find many great looking Chelsea boots that integrate modern soles, so they’re also extremely comfortable as well. Chelsea boots pair well with business casual clothing like jeans and cords.

There are many Chelsea Boots, but our company of 2017-18 has got to be Samuel Windsor.

Underwear

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We hate buying it for ourselves, but all we want is manly or even funny underwear. It all depends on the particular person as well as if the gifted one (pun intended) is going to be on their own when they unwrap it. The underwear that caught our eye is AVA-J.

Gone are the days when men consider pants to be the ‘must not have’ Christmas present. That’s according to ava-j, a British internet retailer of luxury men’s underwear and Skincare products, manufactured in the UK.

Joe Goddard, Design and Operations Director at the Leeds based business says most men are now more than happy to receive such presents on Christmas morning, providing that the quality and style is top notch.

‘Men are more conscious about their appearance than ever before and that includes their pants,’ says Joe. ‘Traditionally it was only ever women who received nicely presented, stylish underwear, but we have now taken those core values of product, packaging and presentation into the male market and the reaction has been incredible, particularly from women buying for their husbands and partners.’

Sports Flask

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For the adventurers who plan to be halfway up a climbing wall, mid warrior pose in the gym or doing the downward dog in 2018, the Standard Mouth Sports Cap from drinking bottle specialist Hydro Flask allows you to simply sip, refresh and go.

The American, award-winning company, which specialises in insulated drinking bottles, has added this versatile cap to its product range. It fits onto any of Hydro Flask’s Standard Mouth drinking bottles and is interchangeable. So it doesn’t matter whether you already own the 18, 21 or 24 ounce drinking bottle. One size fits all.

The Sports Cap is insulated, just like the drinking bottle, so any liquid kept inside will stay icy fresh for up to 24 hours offering unexpected refreshment. In fact, it’s the first-ever insulated sports cap specifically designed to keep water cold, sip after sip.

Its unique handle design means it can be used one-handed.

Socks

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Traditionally the most common Christmas gifts. Accidentally, they are also a perfect low-cost option for those who approach the holiday season on a tight budget. The London Sock Exchange offers socks, those with cutting edge patterns, tartan or polka dot motifs as classic as these presents get. However, if the person you’re gifting is a renowned jokester, you can even look for a prank-gift in a form of a particularly silly pair of socks. Needless to say, wearing these at any family gathering would be a great success.

Lets wrap this up…

As you can see, there is a great choice of great gifts for you to go through. The final choice comes down to your personal preference and what you believe your friend/partner would like. Choosing a great gift is not that hard, but in some situations great simply isn’t great.

Tomorrow we’ll be posting the perfect gift for her, if you’re struggling last minute. Keep an eye out!

What we really want as Valentine’s Day gifts

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It’s all well and good when Valentine’s Day comes, if you’re in a relationship that is, but more often than not, there’s a bit of stroppy behavior when we receive a naff gift.

We have to go through the turmoil of seeing everyone we know getting engaged on Social Media, but is that really the best gift…engagement? It’s so cliche! Put that ring box away, don’t be disappointed when you’ve not been proposed too, and think of a thoughtful gift you’d like to receive or give to your other half!

As chaps, we’re a little lazy when it comes to buying what we like to call ‘the essentials’, so we’ll be truly made up and may even drop the ‘L’ bomb if you get us something we’re unlikely to buy for ourselves.

So in brief, here’s some quick ‘one-glance’ ideas, (ladies take note) of what we really want to be opening on Valentine’s Day, and you don’t have to spend a fortune….

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Featured: Circulr, Bluebeards Revenge, Gruhme, Skull & Bones, TOPHAT London and August International.

What you REALLY want for Christmas 2016 revealed

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Christmas presents under the Christmas tree

Aftershave to undies, perfume and lingerie may traditionally top the list of the most romantic yuletide gifts, but a new nationwide survey of more than 1000 people has found that 90% of Brits would actually prefer to receive an experience over a product this Christmas.

In fact, 9 out of 10 of those expecting to find something special under the tree next month would choose a night out at a theatre or show in London above receiving perfume, chocolates, alcohol or underwear.

An experience like a shared night out was also picked as a very romantic and thoughtful gift, in the survey carried out by SurveyMonkey on behalf of London theatre break specialists, BoxOfficeTheatre.com.

Those heading to the high street to buy some bubble bath might want to think twice, as 64.7% of us think bath gift sets are the most clichéd gift, showing a lack of thought and effort on the part of the giver.

With more than half of shoppers saying they wanted to make more time for memories with loved ones, a festive night out to see a showstopper like Aladdin or The Lion King could be just the ticket.

Caroline Coulson, Director of BoxOfficeTheatre.com said, “Christmas is a stressful time for many people, especially when it comes to choosing gifts for loved ones and 95% said a night out would be a thoughtful gift. With old staples such as socks, chocolate, home furnishings, perfume and clothing all receiving the thumbs down, it could be time to re-think those faithful standbys in favour of something that shows a little bit more thought and a lot more effort.”

Key findings from the Survey: What do you really want for Xmas this year?

  • 64.74% of people associate a bath gift set with a lack of thought and effort, followed by socks (27.01%)
  • 78.4% said they would get most enjoyment out of a trip to the theatre or to see a show, followed by clothes or accessories (10.24%)
  • 55.36% of people considered putting thought into the other person’s interests as the most important part of gift giving, followed by choosing something to create unique memories for the recipient to treasure (42.27%)
  • 64.45% of respondents consider clothing to be the most difficult gift to buy, followed by perfume (17.16%)

Offering a broad variety of show tickets available from feel-good musicals such as Wicked to acclaimed thrillers like The Woman In Black, BoxOfficeTheatre.com have thoughtful gifts available for everyone.

BoxOfficeTheatre.com is offering all customers a special Xmas gift, 10% off ALL Theatre Tickets and Theatre Breaks. Simply use code Xmas10 at the Checkout.

 

 

Christmas Guide to Last Minute Gifts for Guys

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Some people are ready to go over the top to get that special someone a gift of their dreams. However, spending excessively on gifts is probably not something you can do every month and definitely not something you can afford twice a month. Now, birthday, Christmas and anniversary are occasions where the price tag doesn’t matter. Still, this doesn’t mean that a good present is necessarily an expensive one. This especially goes when gifting a guy.

So, are you after that perfect stocking filler? Already anticipating the look on his face (or, if your just buying for yourself this Christmas) here are a few great last minute ideas.

There’s still time lads and lasses, lets go-ho-ho-ho…

Wallet

The thing about men is that, although they like getting nice stuff, they value pragmatism above all else. A perfect way to combine the two is to get them a leather-bound wallet. This is also a perfect reminder of your devotion since they will remember you every time they use it. But you can even take this one step further and get your man a Covert Clip travel wallet. By having this wallet, you’re making this gift both unforgettable and completely unique because of it’s practicality and design.

Belt

One of the greatest things about buying a belt is that it’s something everyone wants, but seldom actually comes around to buy for themselves. Here, you will have a plethora of choice like whether you will go for something simple and practical or even buy something handmade  like The British Belt Company belt. All in all, this decision is not your own, since it should be based on the personal taste of the one the gift is intended for.

Socks

Traditionally, sweaters and socks are the most common Christmas gifts. Accidentally, they are also a perfect low-cost option for those who approach the holiday season on a tight budget. The London Sock Exchange offers socks, those with cutting edge patterns, tartan or polka dot motifs as classic as these presents get. However, if the person you’re gifting is a renowned jokester, you can even look for a prank-gift in a form of a particularly silly pair of socks. Needless to say, wearing these at any family gathering would be a great success.

Wristwatch

Some of these gifts are situational. For example, if you know that your friend, family member or a significant other has a job interview after the holidays, you may look for the way to help them out. Buying a full suit may be too expensive even for a Christmas gift. But, you can always get a useful accessory like a wristwatch or a tie. For those in love with retro, you may even want to consider buying a CIRCULR watch, minimalist design yet maximum style. This gift is particularly great for any outfit choice and occasion.

A Vintage Gift

It is human nature to always look at the times long gone buy through a prism of nostalgia. Seeing how they can’t bring back the time, the next closest thing these romantic dreamers resort to is collecting vintage items. If their home looks like more of a Victorian palace than a high-tech man-cave, you may want to consider getting them a nice vintage camera as a final touch. If money is really not the issue, you may even look for a vintage car and buy or, at least, rent it out for them.

Beard Grooming Kit

Another great idea would be to get them Arthur J Hawke beard grooming kit. Sure, everyone agrees that there is nothing more epic that a well-groomed full beard. Still, this is not something that just happens on its own. So, to help the person in question get on the right path, you could get them some starting products like beard oil, wax, and a moisturizer. This shows a great level of intimacy since it requires you to know their skin and hair type. Furthermore, you may also want to look for a nice beard comb and/or brush. Different materials both react and feel different in contact with your beard which is yet another thing to consider.

Underwear

Finally, you can get your friend a sexy, manly or even funny underwear. It all depends on the particular person as well as if the gifted one (pun intended) is going to be on their own when they unwrap it. The underwear that caught our eye is Tani USA. Those luxury underwear pieces are made of Micro Tencel® and Lycra® which makes them one of the most comfortable out there. Perfect for men on the run.

Lets wrap this up…

As you can see, there is a great choice of great gifts for you to go through. The final choice comes down to your personal preference and what you believe your friend/partner would like. Choosing a great gift is not that hard, but in some situations great simply isn’t great enough.