Hannah Lucy's ultimate (last minute) gift guide...
Beach Babe
She's always sporting salty wavy hair, a killer tan and the scent of coconut reef oil follows her.
What to get her:
Benefit Coralista Blush: a warm coral-pink cheek powder for a tropical flush. Makes the beach bunnies tan pop! $28
MinkPink Swim Bikini: This hot new range of bikinis pair functionality with fashion. Any self-respecting beach babe knows that metallic florals are the way to get noticed.
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess: A beautiful tropical beachy scent with gardenia, orange blossom, jasmine, magnolia petals, myrrh, bergamot, mandarin, amber, sandalwood, vetiver, caramel and coconut cream. Smells like suntan oil but a little more complex...with a soft floral base note that lingers once the woody flavours fade.
The IT girl:
You know the one. She's on to new trends before they're even trends, effortlessly cool and blessed with great genes.. as well as great jeans.
What to get her:
Benefit glam idol gift pack: this adorable makeup kit contains 'that gal' face primer, 'california kissin' lipgloss and posietint. the perfect accompaniment to any IT girl wardrobe. $60
Topshop Lilly Cream Flower Skater Dress (35pnds): No IT girl worth her weight in studs would be caught dead without the perfect floral dress to pair with her fave combat boots and studded accessories.
Vera Wang Rock Princess: a dark, fruity floral with sultry attitude and modern style. It is edgy, but seductively sweet with white peach, raspberry, bergamot, heliotrope, rose, night-blooming jasmine, lily, cashmere woods, musk, iris and creamy coconut. The perfect IT girl scent!
Studious senorita:
What to get her:
Benefit Rush Hour: 2-in-1 Sunberry colour for lips and cheeks. Fast, mess-free application so the brainiac has more time for important things like study. $22
Annemarie Sailor Jumper dress Topshop Studio Brands (45 pnds): This navy and white dress is cute, comfy and practical perfect for long days in the library.
Demeter Vintage Naturals 'Rosebush': Chamomile, Rose and soft woody notes evoke memories of old books and antique desks.
Femme Fatale:
What to get her:
Benefit The Overnighter: a 'swanky sleepover set' for the day after the naughty night before. Contains a racy black and red lace g-string with cute little red bows and 'Justine Case' the ultimate mini beuty kit with lip gloss, concealer, eye brightener and benetint cheek and lip tint. The perfect partner in crime. $38
Topshop One shoulder embellished dress (40pnds): every minx needs a show-stopping one shoulder dress. Teamed with a tan and some hot heels any femme fatale friend would love this dress for their NYE outfit.
Agent Provocateur Maitresse: notes of white lotus, ylang ylang, osmanthus, jasmine sambac and white suede make this fragrance powerful, sexy, insolent, flamboyant and incredibly chic. Any femme fatales secret weapon.
Sweet as pie:
What to get her:
Benefit SugarBomb: 'sugar rush flush' face powder. To get her that rosie, peachy glow. $28
Topshop Premium Ruffle Bolero (25pnds) & premium ruffle shorts (12pnds): this gorgeous peach bolero and matching peach shorties are the cutest thing for your sweet friend or relative to wear to bed or just around the house over christmas.
She's always sporting salty wavy hair, a killer tan and the scent of coconut reef oil follows her.
What to get her:
Benefit Coralista Blush: a warm coral-pink cheek powder for a tropical flush. Makes the beach bunnies tan pop! $28
MinkPink Swim Bikini: This hot new range of bikinis pair functionality with fashion. Any self-respecting beach babe knows that metallic florals are the way to get noticed.
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess: A beautiful tropical beachy scent with gardenia, orange blossom, jasmine, magnolia petals, myrrh, bergamot, mandarin, amber, sandalwood, vetiver, caramel and coconut cream. Smells like suntan oil but a little more complex...with a soft floral base note that lingers once the woody flavours fade.
The IT girl:
You know the one. She's on to new trends before they're even trends, effortlessly cool and blessed with great genes.. as well as great jeans.
What to get her:
Benefit glam idol gift pack: this adorable makeup kit contains 'that gal' face primer, 'california kissin' lipgloss and posietint. the perfect accompaniment to any IT girl wardrobe. $60
Topshop Lilly Cream Flower Skater Dress (35pnds): No IT girl worth her weight in studs would be caught dead without the perfect floral dress to pair with her fave combat boots and studded accessories.
Vera Wang Rock Princess: a dark, fruity floral with sultry attitude and modern style. It is edgy, but seductively sweet with white peach, raspberry, bergamot, heliotrope, rose, night-blooming jasmine, lily, cashmere woods, musk, iris and creamy coconut. The perfect IT girl scent!
Studious senorita:
What to get her:
Benefit Rush Hour: 2-in-1 Sunberry colour for lips and cheeks. Fast, mess-free application so the brainiac has more time for important things like study. $22
Annemarie Sailor Jumper dress Topshop Studio Brands (45 pnds): This navy and white dress is cute, comfy and practical perfect for long days in the library.
Demeter Vintage Naturals 'Rosebush': Chamomile, Rose and soft woody notes evoke memories of old books and antique desks.
Femme Fatale:
What to get her:
Benefit The Overnighter: a 'swanky sleepover set' for the day after the naughty night before. Contains a racy black and red lace g-string with cute little red bows and 'Justine Case' the ultimate mini beuty kit with lip gloss, concealer, eye brightener and benetint cheek and lip tint. The perfect partner in crime. $38
Topshop One shoulder embellished dress (40pnds): every minx needs a show-stopping one shoulder dress. Teamed with a tan and some hot heels any femme fatale friend would love this dress for their NYE outfit.
Agent Provocateur Maitresse: notes of white lotus, ylang ylang, osmanthus, jasmine sambac and white suede make this fragrance powerful, sexy, insolent, flamboyant and incredibly chic. Any femme fatales secret weapon.
Sweet as pie:
What to get her:
Benefit SugarBomb: 'sugar rush flush' face powder. To get her that rosie, peachy glow. $28
Topshop Premium Ruffle Bolero (25pnds) & premium ruffle shorts (12pnds): this gorgeous peach bolero and matching peach shorties are the cutest thing for your sweet friend or relative to wear to bed or just around the house over christmas.
Miss Dior Cherie: with notes of mandarin, strawberry leaf, violet, jasmine, caramel popcorn, wild strawberry sorbet, musk, and patchouli this fragrance is perfectly sweet and fruity for your cute-as-a-button friend or family member.
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
photo credits: topshop.com, benefit.com, afraidtodieyoung.blogspot.com, lovemore.blogspot.com, circanow.blogspot.com, russh magazine, nylon mag.
Song Credit: John Lennon - Happy Christmas
