There's only so many pair of socks you can buy your old man, isn't there?
You think that they would be easy to buy for, but oh boy, are you wrong.
Well if you're freaking out that we're well into the festive season and the best you can come up with for your dad is a dodgy aftershave, then we are here to save the day.
Have a scroll through the present ideas below and see if any would be good for your Dad.
Shopping for someone who legit has EVERYTHING, whether it's a best friend, lover or relative, it's tedious as hell.
Especially when you're on a tight budget, you can't afford to get her a new unicorn, expensive brands or luxurious cosmetics.
We've collected a group of weird and wonderful gifts for that gal who has it all, but realistically some of these items are now on our personal 'treat yourself' list of 2019…
We have no shame.
Enjoy our gift guide, we've discovered some of the internet's most lavish notions about gift-buying so we're off to pop a bottle of vino for no actual reason other than wishing that we, too, had it all.
1. Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer
Dyson, of hoover fame, have released a new Supersonic hairdryer which apparently dries hair RIDICULOUSLY fast, so you won't be late for work in the morning or running around with damp hair.
It's a steep price, but is guaranteed to survive for years as your barnet's new BFF.
Untangling your earphones can be one of the most tedious tasks known to man, so why not gift a loved one who has everything with some high tech wireless earbuds?
These lightweight, portable earbuds use the highest-quality Bluetooth technology to set you free from cables.
One thing we can confirm without needing a single source is that your gal pal DOES NOT own this random AF banana lamp that costs a silly amount of money.
If you have the cash and confidence to match this stupendously ridiculous lamp, why not buy it?
Red wine therapy sleeping mask is from Korean brand Holika Holika, and it uses red wine extract with its jelly-like texture to melt effortlessly onto your skin and absords it to deliver anti-ageing benefits… all while you sleep.
Wait, so red wine has the power to do this? You betcha. Give it to your best gal, or keep it for yourself.
Buying gifts for the person you love is supposed to be the easiest gift you buy, right?
I mean, you know them better than anyone, more than likely spend the majority of your time with them and know them inside-out.
So why is it so f*cking difficult?!
Well, fear no more, as we have done a bit of hunting and gathering and have rustled up a few ideas that should give you the helping hand that you're probably in need of…
Buying Christmas presents for your significant other can be especially tricky; you worry they won't like it, not to mention sizing can be a whole other challenge, but really you want to buy them something that will show how much they mean to you.
Not to worry, we've put together our 10 best Christmas gifts for your guy for winter 2018, and each is as wonderful as the next. From skincare, to cologne to amazing experience packages, this list is better than ever.
He'll definitely be thanking you for getting him any of these crackers, his gratitude will know NO BOUNDS. Hopefully…
1. Smartbox karting experience
Smartbox is the number one gift experience company in Europe, and it's not hard to see why. They aim to give people gifts which aren't material objects; instead they focus on giving adrenaline-fueled memories, romantic getaways and travel tokens as gifts.
It's a great idea to give to a loved one, and we know our significant others would ADORE a karting experience for Christmas.
Hydra sculpt focuses on moisturising and firming the skin, sculpting facial features, and uses the energising and soothing Clarins Men complex as well as the Clarins Men Anti-Pollution complex.
Give your man the best possible skin treatment with this gem of a product.
3. My Name Is Ted luxury leather magic wallet- special edition
My Name is Ted use 100% natural, vegetable tanned full grain Italian leather from Tuscany which takes two months to produce. Their newest edition of the Magic Wallet is absolutely gorgeous, is hand-crafted with seven credit card slots, a secret internal cash pocket in black olive with luxury suede lining and Christmas inspired stitching.
Clinique for Men's latest giftset is for all skin types, and is a travel-friendly trio of daily facial formulas which encourage long-lasting hydration. Get your guy the skin products he deserves; this set includes the Charcoal Face Wash, the Cream Shave and the Anti-Age Moisturiser.
Payot's original black texture combines the super-absorbent properties of charcoal taken from Japanese oak trees with purifying and unclogging effect of kaolin, a well-known soft clay.
Blemishes are drastically reduced after this effective exfoliating gel, which has proven results. Your significant other will thank you after he gets the clearest skin imaginable.
The High Performance duo set and the starter series are both perfect gifts for a man this Christmas.
From anti-ageing to oil control; spf to razor burn; targeted solutions to all-in-one multitaskers- The Lab Series' range has definitely got you covered. Their Lab collection is formulated for men's skin, to keep it smooth and supple after shaving and maintain oil balance.
Buy: www.labseries.com
Price: Duo Set, €55
Price: Starter Series, €27.65
7. Lierac Anti-Wrinkle Repairing Fluid
This revolutionary repairing fluid is for men aged 30 and over, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles over time. After it smooths and perfectly hydrates the skin, it regains its elasticity and tonicity.
If he's worried about the visible signs of ageing, get him this fluid, trust us.
Delarom are a world-renowned French cosmetic brand, and luckily for men, have released their Homme eau Sport cologne which smells divine.
Since launching the cologne in 2012, the product has become hugely popular and is showing no sign of slowing down. Get your significant other this fantastic gift and he'll be smiling from ear to ear, and smelling even better.
Probably one of the most fun gifts you can ever give to someone, this package includes over 70 adventure experiences and will be sure to give your adrenaline junkie parter the ride of his life. From helicoper rides, sailing, bungie jumping and windsurfing, there's so much to choose from this wild present.
A quirky and humorous take on the Emerald Isle, the Irish Socksciety is one of the best possible present ideas; they're simple yet fun.
Socks may seem like a very ordinary gift, but not with this brand they're not. Their socks range from business, to Irish humour to Christmas themed, each as hilarious as the next.
They also custom make designs, so you can choose your own special one for your partner.
Buying a gift for your friends or family can be difficult enough when they don't possess 'notions.'
What are notions, you ask? Well, it's essentially when a person has grandiose elements of extravagance; whether in terms of fashion, style, food & drink, décor or just in their everyday life.
They drink non-fat, no-foam, five-shot half-caffeine pumpkin spice latte in a special cup at a certain temperature and will refuse to do most activities due to footwear, except yogalates.
You'd never catch them drinking cans, especially not Tesco lager; they're most likely only drinking a craft beer that no one has heard of or a slimline tonic with lime cordial and a shot of vodka on the side.
Plebs such as us probably would take a taxi or public transport to a club, whereas someone with 'notions' might take a large limousine with white doves as their accessories.
As a self-confessed Harry Potter addict, these pressies are literally my dream.
Christmas to Potter fans is sitting back in front of a roaring firre, sipping on a Butterbeer, after a snowy afternoon pottering around Hogsmeade.
Maybe dipping into a box of Bertie Botts Every Favour Beans. (See? Told you were were Potter obsessives.)
And we're sure that everyone hasa Potterheadfriend/sibling/boyf/girlf/colleague – so what better present to get them then something inspired by the Wizarding world?
We've gathered a few gorgeous gift ideas that Harry Potter fans will be delighted to unwrap this Christmas…you're welcome.
Hogwarts Combat Boots (hottopic.com)
Platform 9 3/4 Crossbody Bag
(hottopic.com)
Harry Potter™ Real Talking Sorting Hat™ (littlewoodsireland.com)
Harry Potter™ Swish and Flick Cosmetic Brushes(boots.ie)
Whether it's the commercialisation of the season, the onslaught of social occasions or the pressure to splurge every day between now and New Year's, Christmas isn't everyone's favourite time of year.
And as the festive season starts earlier and earlier every year, it's no surprise that more and more of us have friends and family members who would happily sit the Yuletide out.
Instead of dubbing them Scrooge and forcing them into the mandatory joviality of the season, why not celebrate them for who they are, and what they're about?
If you assume the children of celebrities awake to mountains of expensive presents on Christmas morning, well, let's face it, you're probably right.
But not in the case of Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, it seems.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Mila revealed that she and her husband have no intention of buying gifts for their three-year-old daughter Wyatt and one-year-old son Dimitri this festive season.
Citing their age as the principle reason, Mila insisted that they're too young to appreciate the gesture, saying: "We’re instituting [no presents] this year because when the kids are [younger than] one, it doesn’t really matter."
Reflecting on previous Christmases, the Black Swan star admitted that she felt her daughter was unnecessarily spoiled by entended family members, and is keen not to have it repeated.
"Last year when we celebrated Christmas, Wyatt was two, and it was too much. We didn’t give her anything – it was the grandparents. The kid no longer appreciates the one gift. They don’t even know what they’re expecting; they’re just expecting stuff."
The 34-year-old told the show that she has warned her and Ashton's parents ahead of this year's celebrations that neither she nor Ashton would appreciate a repeat.
"We’ve told our parents, “We’re begging you – if you have to give her something, pick one gift. Otherwise, we’d like to take a charitable donation to the children’s hospital or a pet [or] whatever you want."
Look, we absolutely recognise that celebrity-types have rather different Christmas Days than the rest of us.
From ridiculous gifts to increasingly outrageous selfies (we're looking at you, Mariah) – we're hazarding a guess they probably don't end up lounging around in their jim-jams scoffing the end of a Roses tin while shouting at the television.
Still, even we were taken aback at just how completely OTT Kylie Jenner's Yuletide celebrations were.
From ponies, and puppies, to cars and furs – if you're a teenage multi-millionaire, a social media queen, and a cosmetics entrepreneur your festive season is as bling as they come.
Here's a round-up of what Kylie gave and received:
1. She gave a pony to her boyfriend Tyga's four year old son, King:
2. She gave an all-white puppy to her model sister, Kendall, 21:
Buying presents for the lad in our life isn’t exactly a walk in the park.
If we’re not marching into town obediently to buy them something they’ve explicitly asked for (and where’s the fun in that?) we’re standing over the likes of Call Of Duty in a state of confusion.
So to help you actually enjoy Christmas shopping for the prince of your heart, the apple of your eye, here are seven pretty awesome ideas:
1. A glamping trip
This is a great one, because you, ahm, get the benefit of it too. For a present that’s a bit out of the norm, book a cosy, romantic night’s stay for two in one of Ireland’s many glampsites (that’s a glam campsite to you and me).
2. A new skill
Look at you trying to change your man! We joke, we joke. If your fella has always wanted to learn a new skill, be it a language, something technical, or even a new sport, make it happen by buying him an evening course as a Christmas present.
3. Something… nostalgic
Is your boyfriend a big LEGO fan? Was there a computer game he loved as a child? Or did he always want a model of the Millennium Falcon for Christmas, but never got it? Do a bit of digging and you could surprise him with a much loved item he won’t be expecting.
If your guy has been considering trying out a new hairstyle, why not gift him with a voucher for a hip salon? And if the voucher feels too impersonal, you can add in some cool hair products for him to open on Christmas morning. We love the supercool, retro packaging of the Pomp & Co. range – and it’s Irish.
5. A personalised print
If your boyf is the arty, sentimental type, he would love a quirky drawing of the two of you as a pressie. Check out Etsy or Not On The Highstreet – there are heaps of illustrators on there that you can commission to make your own unique print.
6. The gift of fitness
Is your fella mad into fitness? There are heaps of different ideas you can play around with here, like some personal training sessions or a specialised bootcamp, or if you’re feeling more flush, a gym membership for the year.
7. Something leather
Gifting quality leather goods is a no-brainer for a fashion-conscious chap. They useful, stylish and they last forever. Our top picks? A leather hold-all, a nerd-chic leather satchel briefcase, or if the funds are low, a washbag.
For more info on Pomp & Co’s s**tcool range of hair products and toiletries, head over to the website here.
It may still only be November 16, but here at SHEmazing! we're already thinking about – whisper it! – Christmas shopping.
Because trying to navigate town picking up gifts for your extended family, your boyfriend, and your dog on December 23 is an affliction not worth enduring.
So sit back, and let us do all the hard work for you…
Clockwise:bareMinerals Grab & Go Get Started Kit €34.94, feelunique.com;
Dazzling Nail Polish £10 Marks & Spencer [UK stores only]; Vichy gift set with four products from the cleansing range €19.95, nationwide; Bellamianta lotion gift set, €28, bellamianta.com
Marc Jacobs Daisy 50ml, €72; littlewoodsireland.ie;
Star Of The Night handcare duo; €17; marksandspencer.ie LanaiBlo in pink, €99.99, lanaiblo.com;
BODY set by Yon-Ka Paris, €61, yonka.ie
Clockwise: Vichy Homme gift set with three products from the range; €29.95; nationwide; Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics, €40.95, The Loop at Dublin and Cork airports, theloop.ie;
COMFORT set by Yon-Ka Paris, €83, yonka.ie; Handmade Soap Co candle, €16, designist.ie
Neroli blossom & lavender fragrance diffuser, Brooke & Shoals, €29, brookeandshoals.ie; InStyler MAX in black €99.99, instyler.ie;
Sheer Indulgence Skin Kit IMAGE €117.50, renaissance-skincare.com
Keshi perfume, €4.99, in Lidl stores nationwide from Nov 28; Fake Bake Flawless Travel Kit, €21, littlewoodsireland.ie; See Chloe byChloe eau de parfum, €49.50, debenhams.ie
MAC eyeshadow X15 palette, €50.60, The Loop at Dublin and Cork airports, theloop.ie;
Cocoa Brown By Marissa Carter, Goddess Collection, €17.95, nationwide; Vichy gift set with four products from the cleansing range €40, nationwide; Jo Malone Wood collection, The Loop at Dublin and Cork airports, theloop.ie €70.40
Clockwise from top left: Next Lipstick Gift Set, €25, next.ie; Ritual Revitalizing gift set, €29.50, eu.rituals.com; Instyler Straight Up Straightening Brush €69.99, instyler.ie; Vichy Homme gift set with three products from the range €29.95 nationwide; Jerome Alexander Bronzing Kit €19.99, argos.ie; Silvercrest Nail Studio Set, €49.99, in Lidl stores nationwide from Dec 5
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