I mentioned in my Gifts For Her post that I was trying not to fall into the stereotypical category of gifts for men & women, and making those posts got a little difficult because a lot of the same things were suitable for both genders. So, naturally, I'm doing a post for Him & Her gifts. As I was looking for gift ideas, I realised that Him & Her could imply either unisex gifts or couple gifts, so I have a bit of both.
I went to The Body Shop recently and they seriously have so many gift sets for both men & women. And everyone has skin, right? All of their products are amazing & they have different sets for different skin needs - as in, for your feet, moisturising, shaving for men, etc.
Diptyque Fragrances are also quite nice & personally, I think they could be unisex, don't you? Depending on which scent you go for, a lot of them are quite 'neutral' and not too flowery or 'girly', etc, and same with their candles.
As you can see, there are a few couple-y gifts such as the matching Mr & Mrs Mugs, His & Her Watches and a matching pyjama set. My favourite would have to be the cute little keyring & holder. I should tell you now, I randomly googled images and picked the cute ones so I don't necessarily know where to buy the products, so I apologise for that.
One thing you definitely can't go wrong with are gift cards & chocolate/food hampers. I mean, can you say no to free shopping & chocolate & food? I love giving & receiving gift cards because they're just so simple. Maybe it's 'cheating' but really, it's win-win since it makes gift giving easy for you & the person you're buying for can get what they really want.
So that concludes the gift guide series but stay tuned for the next post because it's a special Doggy Christmas edition. Bet you're hooked, huh? :P
Love Always,
Anna Banana ♡
So, here are some gift ideas for girls. For that special someone, I really don't think you can go wrong with jewellery - ahem, Tiffany's. I mean, what girl can resist those gorgeous blue bags & white ribbons? Another common interest I noticed amongst girls/women was stationery. I mean, isn't that mainly the reason you're reading my blog as well? :P
Some Filofaxes aren't too pricey, especially the smaller ones & I think the Calipso is really quite worth it. And with that, you can't just skip the Washi Tape, now, come on. The MT brand is probably the most common & for a reason too - they're just amazing. And if a planner isn't what you're looking for, Emily Ley has these gorgeous Simplified Journals (which I'm tempted to buy myself). Not to mention her planners are amazing as well.
For the book lovers, there are heaps & heaps of options. Of course, 2014's must have, The Fault In Our Stars is a pretty safe bet. As well as the much-loved Fuji Instax cameras & the ever so wonderful Diptyque candles. I recently went into the Body Shop & saw heaps of gift packs ranging from small stocking stuffers to huge baskets so you can't go wrong there either.
My personal favourites include tea (in particular, cute mugs) & the Longchamp Backpack. I have both the backpack & the tote but I prefer the backpack so much more. It's convenient, adorable & is deceivingly spacious. Overall, a slightly pricey yet incredibly worthwhile gift.
I hope you liked these gift ideas. I tried not to adhere to too many gender stereotypes but in the end, girls just tend to like particular things as guys tend to like particular things. But all in all, I hope this helped you get your presents ready. Was there anything here you got or would like to get? I would love some more suggestions as well!
Love Always,
Anna Banana ♡
I for one take no shame in admitting I am terrible at giving gifts. It is a very stressful time for me when the holidays approach. I'm better at buying for my female friends but I just don't get boys... Is that just me?
So, I did a little research (a.k.a. nagging Kalen & Jeremy about what they wanted) and came up with a list of things guys might like. I realised a lot of it was technology-related or the classic pair of socks. Granted, Teddy has claimed a lot of their socks as hers so I kinda owe them that.
My favourites on this list would have to be the Funko Pop! Figures, Mophie Juice Pack & the Backpack. I'm a huge fan of Batman and just think they're adorable. And also, being a huge Apple fan, the idea of something like a Mophie is just so cool. Being able to just turn your case on whenever you need a charge is such a neat idea. And don't get me started on how cute the Fjallraven Backpacks are - I particularly love this bright yellow colour.
An electric shaver is also handy and lasts a long time. I bought Kalen one of these years ago & it's still going strong. If you want to get your man something he uses almost everyday, this would be perfect.
I hope this helped you somewhat because I certainly know what I'll be getting my friends & family this year.
Love Always,
Anna Banana ♡
I honestly can't believe it... Sephora is opening in less than 24 hours! I was hoping to be there on the first day but the thought of endless lines kinda got me worried... Not to mention the weather seems miserable. I'm hoping I get to at least get in, if not I'll have to try another time :-(
But here is my Christmas Wishlist. As you can see, it is basically a Sephora Wishlist. This is the list, modified. It would have been twice as long but I thought I'd contain myself. The majority of it is from Tarte & I can't wait to try the Formula X nail polishes. I can't wait!
What's on your Christmas Wishlist this year? Have you tried any of these products? I'd love some reviews & recommendations. I was also dying for The Body Shop Advent Calendar but alas, not sold in Australia...
Oh well, Happy #Blogmas :-)
Love Always,
Anna Banana ♡
