Finally, we get to this post, this could be translated as the gift guide for the most forgotten member of the Family, the Male, whether that be Dad, Brother, Grandad, Uncle, Boyfriend, Son or even, God forbid, YOURSELF. At Christmas we normally are so wrapped up in buying presents for other people, the generous lot we are. So, as always we’ve brought together some gift inspiration that will hopefully tickle your fancy and give you such self inspiration. Enjoy

You know we all hate to think about it, but after all the indulgence over the festive period, it’s inevitable, we have to think The new year and trying to work off those mince pies, desserts, part food etc. Now at least we can look good whilst putting ourselves through our paces in search of your new self and Fabletics does that for you. Clean cut meets cosy. Made with ultra-soft fleece and designed with sport-inspired style, this hoodie offers premium looks and lounge-ability. From Saturday nights to Sunday strolls — it’s ready for anything.

Now no-one can deny the iconic status of the Beatles and the impact that they have had on general popular culture, but one area they are often neglected, is in the style stakes and many looks are style staples within Menswear can we traced back to or popularised by the Fab Four. In her new book, Fashioning the Beatles: The Looks That Shook The World , Deirdre Kelly, chronicles the looks, the styles and the ways John, Paul, George and Ringo impacted the world of menswear.

I have to say I fall into the camp of always loving being given GOOD socks as a gift and Steranko who has been serving the good people of Manchester for more than 30 years have a great selection. These particular example by Anonymous ISM’s 5 Colour Mix socks are some of its most vibrant — they’re knitted in Japan from soft cotton-rich yarn in a variety of rainbow colourways.

If you’re searching for something unique to delight a man with a competitive streak, Ralph Lauren’s chic set of playing cards could be just the ticket. Tucked away inside a sleek leather travel case, it’s the perfect companion for long train rides and intimate candlelit dinners – and certain to impress any lucky playmate

Combining the classic British design of Barbour with the contemporary creative vision of Maison Kitsuné’s Paris and Tokyo-influenced DNA, this special collaboration re-imagines the signature foundations of both brands to bring relaxed and playful styles to your edit.Maison Kitsuné is recognised for it’s signature Fox logo and this season, in celebration of its collaboration with Barbour, the Barbour x Maison Kitsuné Beaufort Fox Sweatshirt takes on a playful new character. Sporting Barbour’s classic Beaufort Waxed Jacket, this iconic character is ready for a day in the countryside

Mr Stanley’s set up shop in North Yorkshire back in 1843. The confectioner has had over 100 years to perfect the art of crafting taste bud-tantalising treats, so it’s fair to say it’s somewhat of an expert. The brand pours its own milk chocolate – swirling with natural vanilla – into a set of four cigar-shaped bars, each hand-wrapped in metallic foil and stamped with a signature logo band.

The Seamatic dive watch by Rotary is enviably high-spec: it features stainless steel casing and a 3-link bracelet secured by a Divers Z clasp for optimal on-wrist security. The deep orange dial, which displays luminous indices and open hour/minute hands, is protected beneath sapphire glass with a date window feature.

This timepiece also features a black ceramic unidirectional bezel for the best possible underwater timekeeping

Baines 08 Denim Blue Chambray Cotton Over Shirt by Joe & Co” Are specialists & garment producers of sustainable British, Italian & Japanese raw Selvedge Denim Jeans & timeless classic, modern vintage, luxury workwear from Manchester

Spun, Woven, Handcrafted & made to last in the NW of England. This Cotton twill collarless over shirt, ideal for layering, cut and crafted in our little bespoke workshop, complimented with natural corozo nut buttons,  

A hiking boot you can style all week long, Moss’ pair is crafted in rich brown leather with a burnished finish for added character. Trimmed with hardware in an antique-gold effect, they’re lined with faux shearling, so you’ll enjoy a cosy feel on cold, wet days.

Now the humble Christmas jumper has come a long way and also, you don’t want  a sweater that’s only gets pulled out for a handful of days a year. So enter the Christmas season in style with the staple Jacamo Fairisle Jumper. Cut with a timeless silhouette finished with the Fairisle print, this jumper is the best option to elevate your style this season whilst keeping you cosy and comfy. Designed in a retro and autumnal colour, this jumper can be worn dressed down with some jeans or can be paired with one of our smart overcoats for a sharper look.

With Christmas just around the corner, seasonal stress can heighten the risk of injury, especially in the most hazardous room of the house – the kitchen.

To highlight how easily kitchen dangers can be overlooked – particularly when tackling what’s dubbed the ‘most stressful meal of the year’ – experts at The Knowledge Academy who offer courses in food hygiene and safety, have put together a tricky puzzle challenging readers to spot the seven kitchen hazards to avoid this festive season.

According to the creators, it takes an impressive 45 seconds on average to identify all seven kitchen hazards that could have resulted in a disastrous Christmas, while one in four people admitted defeat after only spotting six.

Can you beat the 45-second average?  Don’t fret if you didn’t catch them all, scroll down below for the full reveal and ensure you steer clear of these common kitchen blunders to minimise chances of injury this Christmas!

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Every year, we are inundated with requests for advice from our fantastic male readers, about what to buy for the significant female/s in their lives for the Yuletide. In fact, even when I’m out and about shopping, myself, I’ve been stopped and asked, by rather harangued looking men, aren’t  you that Clothes make the man fella ? And I politely response with, WHAT ! No never, always, happy to help and it’s so very often regarding what should they should purchase for their, girlfriend, wife, Mum, Gran, Aunt or sister. Well for over a decade now we have been offering help and advise to yourselves and this year is no different, in a post next week we will be looking at general gift inspiration for female friendly gift inspiration, but today we are focusing on Beauty specific ideas.

First up we have the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler and dryer

Curl, shape and hide flyaways. Without extreme heat. THE most awarded hair multi-styler.¹ Re-engineered attachments with Enhanced Coanda airflow.Engineered for multiple hair types and Includes a storage case.

This Special gift addition includes a Dyson-designed Blue Blush Presentation case and complimentary Dyson-designed Detangling comb.

Re-engineered attachments harness Enhanced Coanda airflow to create your styles with air, not extreme heat.

SEPHORA FAVORITES The Haircare Collection

Forget naughty or nice, it’s all about nourishment this Christmas. Ticking all the boxes, this set is filled with the haircare needed to shine through the festive season. From pre-shampoo scalp treatments to deeply nourishing conditioners and gloss-inducing oils, tis the season of silky soft strands for all hair types and textures.

Set Includes:

– Aveda Botanical Repair Overnight Serum Travel Size, Color Wow Pop & Lock High Gloss Finish, Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil and Nature Spell Rosemary Oil for Hair, once again to name but a few.

Guess – Bella Vita Gift Set

GUESS Bella Vita, a sophisticated and luxurious fragrance tailored for the glamorous GUESS Girl. This new scent marks a return to GUESS’s origins, evoking the essence of Southern California and the Mediterranean. A fruity, floral, and amber fusion, this fragrance instils its wearer with a sense of confidence. The floral heart exudes femininity and elegance, while the rich and velvety base notes of tonka bean and sweet praline provide a comforting sensation.

This great value gift set contains:

GUESS Bella Vita Eau de Parfum Spray, Eau de Parfum 15ml Travel Spray, Perfumed Body Lotion and Gold Toiletry Pouch

SENSSE Professional LED Light Therapy Face Mask

The SENSSE Professional LED Face mask was developed for improving a multiple of skin concerns, from improving blood circulation, reducing wrinkles, stimulation collagen growth to improving age spots and skin imperfections. The 90 LED lights omit at different levels to cover a multitude of concerns and give a noticeable improvement over 4 weeks use. With its soft flexible silicon face mask, its very light and so easy to use. Its rechargeable and comes with a hand held remote control, so you can select your required programme and then just sit back, close your eyes and relax.! THere are 4 different LED light programmes to select from, each offering a different treatment with a maximum of 10 minutes for 1 treamtent and 1 automatic treatment that covers all 4 lights with a 15 minute programme.

Revolution Pro Miracle 12 Days of Christmas Calendar

Treat a loved one this Christmas with the Revolution Pro Miracle 12 Day Advent Calendar, packed full of the brand’s best-sellers and festive favourites. Including;

Revolution Pro Miracle Lip Oil, Tweezers Gold, Miracle Cream (Rose Aroma) Miracle Waffle Head Wrap and theCleansing Pads, to name a few !

ICONIC London Make Your Move Exclusive Gift Set

Move (quickly) to the check out with this great  gift. Smoke out your lady’s eyes with the super-flattering eyeshadow shades, then add lashings of Triple Threat Mascara. Beautify your base with a touch of Sheer Blush, and use Prep-Set-Glow to set the look with a veil of shimmer.

Set Contents:

Prep Set Glow Original
The 100% vegan formula is enriched with calming cucumber and chamomile extracts to soothe any sensitivity, as well as antioxidant-rich green tea and vitamin E to condition the complexion and revitalising caffeine to wake up even the most lacklustre skin.

Sheer Blush in ‘Rose Riot’

Formulated with a plant extract known for its anti-pollution benefits, our water-rich Sheer Blush melts into the skin, giving cheeks and lips a beautiful veil of soft-focus colour.

Triple Threat Mascara
An ultra-black, stunning, weightless formula that volumizes, lengthens and lifts lashes all day and well into the night for a dramatic fluttery look. These velvety soft powders include a mixture of mattes, shimmers and glitters for flawless day to night looks.

DRUNK ELEPHANT Wild night : the evening kit Face care kit for night skincare routine Set

Time to take your skin on a Drunk Break with this perfect skincare set that provides a purifying Drunk Elephant jelly cleanser and a peptide-packed moisturizer in travel size.

BENEFITS

The Beste No. 9 jelly cleanser by Drunk Elephant removes all traces of makeup, excess oil, and any other grime from the day, while the Protini  Cream moisturizer hydrates and strengthens the skin. Use these skincare products exclusively for 30 days so that your skin can reset to its healthiest, happiest

Jo Malone London Favourites Hamper

Deliver tidings of great joy with a luxurious hamper filled with our most-loved fragrances. Lift the lid on a selection of home and bath & body products and a Cologne Intense to fill their day with scent.

Collection contains:

Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense, Pomegranate Noir Home Candle, Lime Basil & Mandarin Diffuser, English Pear & Freesia Body & Hand Wash, Peony & Blush Suede Body Crème, Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body PLUS Hand Lotion !

Moncler – Pour Femme Gift Set

A floral woody musky fragrance, Moncler Pour Femme opens with the crisp sensation of the exclusive Powdery Snow accord – reminiscent of the beauty of freshly fallen snow. Lifted with the radiance of Bergamot, it evolves through a bouquet of white florals – Jasmine Sambac and Heliotrope – to plunge headfirst into the embrace of the exclusive Mountain Woods accord. Its luxurious drydown fuses with natural vanillin, for a feminine allure that lingers well after dark. The fragrance is showcased in a unique ‘borraccia’ flask-shaped bottle encircled with a ribbed silver case and cap – a utilitarian echo to Moncler’s mountaineering origins and the iconic quilted construction of a Moncler jacket.

GIFT SET CONTENTS
-Eau de Parfum Spray, Shower Gel and Body Lotion

JoJo Glow microfibre pads are the modern way to remove your makeup. They can be used up to 200 times making them sustainable and more affordable than normal face wipes. They are chemical free which means they are perfect for any skin type or sensitivities. The fibres are 100 times finer than human hair which means they deep clean your skin removing any makeup and impurities. The pads have a sponge in the centre which makes them super soft. For the love of skin, join the revolution!

Jeez can you believe we are virtually at the end of 2023, I mean it literally feels like a week ago I was denying eating the kids Easter eggs ! Well, here we are, forget Halloween, forget the Advent Calendars and we are nearly, well we have another week, but, nearly done for 2023’s Christmas Gift guides. Today it’s the turn of Grooming gift ideas, whether it be nasal hair trimmers, Hai Karate Gift sets or back hair waxing strips, whatever you maybe be after, for a “Friend” or whoever, we gotcha covered.

Wahl Clipper Kit Cord/Cordless Gift Set

VARIED CLIPPER LENGTHS – Cut your hair with the ease of a cordless clipper and the flexibility of 10 guide combs for full styling control

BEARD TRIMMER – Maintain your beard, trim and stubble with the trimmer along with the 6 trimmer guide combs for precise trimming lengths

EAR, NOSE AND BROW TRIMMING – obviously not you you BUT remove unwanted stray hairs from your nose, ears and brow with the battery nasal trimmer

CORDLESS CAPABILITIES – Cordless Clipper and Trimmer kit enables maximum manoeuvrability when cutting hair

PRECISION GROUND BLADES – We only use high precision blade grinding technology, ensuring the best cutting performance for you

Montblanc Platinum Eau De Parfum 60ml Gift Set

Montblanc Explorer Platinum expresses a new facet of the spirit of exploration. Montblanc is taking us towards new adventures, in 2024. Discover this woody ambery eau de parfum that reveals a new side of Montblanc Explorer.

Explorer Platinum opens with vibrant green notes of grapefruit, violet leaves and clary sage, all wrapped by the intensity of cedarwood and an accord of ambery notes. The bottle is decorated with a precious and eye-catching textured silver sleeve inspired from the 1858 Geosphere Montblanc’s watch paying tribute to the world’s seven summit mountaineering challenge.

This set contains:

• Eau de Parfum 60ml
• Shower Gel 100ml

The Waterpik Ultra Plus Water Flosser (WP-150UK) provides excellent water flossing performance. It cleans deep between teeth and below the gumline where traditional brushing and flossing can’t reach, utilising a unique combination of water pressure and pulsations. It also massages and stimulates gums for enhanced circulation.

The easy and more effective way to floss, the Waterpik Water Flosser is great for anyone with braces, implants, crowns, bridges or periodontal pockets. It features 10 pressure settings, a contemporary design, a covered reservoir with in-lid tip storage and water pause button built into the handle to easily control water flow.

• Removes up to 99.9% of plaque from treated areas
• Up to 50% more effective than traditional dental floss for improving gum health

• Up to 3X as effective as dental floss for cleaning around braces utilising the Orthodontic Tip

• Up to 2X as effective for improving gum health around implants vs dental floss utilising the Plaque Seeker Tip !!!!!

ACQUA DI PARMA Blu Mediterraneo Mirto di Panarea Fragrance Gift Set

Acqua di Parma presents Blu Mediterraneo, a collection that evokes the energy, the sun and the colours of the Italian Mediterranean. An instantly uplifting fragrance thanks to aromatic notes of myrtle, basil, lemon and bergamot, Mirto di Panarea features a unique heart of sea breeze accents merged with rose and jasmine, which are wrapped with intense closing notes of mastic, juniper, cedarwood and amber.

Eau de toilette 75ml, hand and body wash 40ml, hand and body lotion 40ml

Harry’s Christmas Total Face Care Set

A selection of face-care essentials: Foaming Shave Gel, Exfoliating Face Wash, Post-Shave Balm, and Daily Face Lotion.

Packed in a celebratory gift box.

The blades are designed for your face and not recommended for head shaving.

Harry’s Winston handle, with weighty, die-cast zinc and a polished graphite finish. Leave your mark on their gift with engraving: Add up to three letters to their Winston handle for that extra-special touch.

Dove Men+Care Restore Clean Comfort Bath & Body Gift Set for Him with Charging Pad.

Looking for something special for a man who likes to take care of himself, but not spend a fortune? No problem ! Gift him a triple dose of comfort, care and confidence with the Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Trio + Charging Pad Gift Set. Because we believe that care makes a man stronger, this set of gifts for him features a full-size. These gifts for him are complemented by a Dove Men+Care Charging Pad with a one-year guarantee, which allows him to charge his devices fast wherever he is, without worrying about wires. Our gift sets are engineered for men, so you know hell have comfortable, cared for skin thats reliably fresh all day. Help him feel his best no matter the occasion with Dove Men+Care.

THE RITUAL OF HAMMAM Gift Set

Everything you need to create your own at-home spa, all in one box. This gift set is the perfect way to treat yourself, a lucky friend or a family member to a moment of pure relaxation

This wonderful gift box is the perfect present for a friend or family member or for treating yourself! Treat yourself to one of the oldest cleansing traditions, with these purifying products based on rosemary, argan oil and eucalyptus. Contains a foaming shower gel, body cream, body scrub and scented candle. The origami design was inspired by the Japanese art of giving. In Japanese culture, gift wrapping can be just as important as the gift, where the gift is viewed as a form of communication between the giver and receiver. The complimentary re-usable, luxury gift box can be given a second lease of life by keeping photographs, letters, or other items in it.

MOLTON BROWN Woody & Aromatic Christmas Cracker Me’s Selection

Make a statement at the festive table with this distinctive, crowd-pleasing cracker, brimming with a quartet of iconic woody and aromatic Bath & Shower Gels.

Includes

Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel (50ml)

Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Bath & Shower Gel (50ml)

Neon Amber Bath & Shower Gel (50ml)

Dark Leather Bath & Shower Gel (50ml)

The Gorilla Collection by Slick Gorilla

The most complete collection on their website, different hair products for different looks. Includes; Hair Styling Powder, Lightwork, Clay Pomade, Sea Salt and a Washbag to put all these delights into !

Over the last decade of CMTM and us covering our annual Christmas gift guides we’ve seen a number of trends emerge, The Christmas Jumper being a mainstay, the Giving of socks becoming more adventurous. But by far the trend which seems to grown and gain momentum year on year HAS to be the Advent Calendar. When I was young, without wanting to sound like a Grandad, Advent Calendar were a simple thing, in our house, a Nativity scene or maybe of the Great guy himself Good Saint Nick, with 24 little perforated windows on it that you ripped open each morning in December culminating with a double panelled window for 24th which always had a Nativity scene behind it. Over the years the humble Advent Calendar evolved to include a chocolate behind each window, which I genuinely can’t tell you the levels of excitement this created with me in our household !

Move forward to the present day and as we’ve seen over the last 10 years and Advent Calendars just seem to becoming more and more elaborate, incredible and dead right luxurious !  We have picked the best of this season’s selection which can either be for a loved one, you or even to be shared !

Fortnum’s Feasting Advent Calendar

Eat, drink and be merry this Christmas with Fortnum’s Feasting Advent Calendar. Jam-packed with a veritable feast of gourmet delights – from classic teas, biscuits, chocolate and confectionery to mouth-watering preserves, condiments and festive tipples – our scrumptious Feasting Advent Calendar will ensure each December morning is even more delicious than the last.

It’s the perfect advent gift for a fervent foodie – and, yes, self-gifting is certainly encouraged.

Can’t wait to see what’s hidden inside? Discover the contents of this hotly-anticipated Feasting Calendar below, which will include – in no particular order, of course:

Christmas Tea Biscuits, Christmas Gin, Christmas Tea,  Mini Orange & Champagne Marmalade, Mulled Wine Spice Box, St James Christmas Pudding, Christmas Cranberry & Port Chutney and of course Quarter Bottle of Champagne.

The Sock Shop

It’s Christmas socks for everyone! Get excited for the season with these giant SOCKSHOP 25 Pair Christmas Sock Advent Calendars! In designs made for men, ladies and one specially for couples to share, these luxury advent calendars give day after day of sock-based fun — all of these festive collections have a mix of Christmas sock styles, and colourful everyday designs to enjoy all year round, all made from our soft, breathable high quality bamboo blend for a cool, comfortable feel. Bamboo socks are gentle and non-irritating for all skin types, so everyone can enjoy them. These fun festive socks come in a gorgeously designed double door gift box, fastened with a lovely bow. A gift that anyone and everyone will want to receive, this set makes every day of Christmas just as great as Christmas Day!

Behind every window is a fresh pair of socks every day to pull on and enjoy daily. If you choose the couples calendar however, behind the first day window, you both get a pair of great socks to wear and start you off right. Then after that, every day is either “yours” or “mine”, taking turns to open a window and get a gift. On Christmas Eve, it’s another couples surprise with a special pair of socks each to take you through to the big day!

Trendhim – MEN’S ADVENT CALENDAR | BLACK & SILVER-TONE JEWELLERY

This handsome advent calendar box is a stylish countdown to Christmas with features that’d make Rudolph blush.

Behind each door, a stunning men’s accessory awaits. A silver-tone necklace with an onyx pendant that screams ‘elegance’, a wrap-around leather bracelet that whispers ‘timeless’, a black bracelet stack that shouts ‘attractive’, and a full-grain leather keychain that simply purrs ‘handsome’.

Unwrap the joy of advent Sundays, one dazzling accessory at a time. Give gifts that bring joy long after the season is over, and stay with them for years to come.

THE QWERTY CRAFT BEER ADVENT CALENDAR –

An Advent Calendar to remember, this year QWERTY Beer Box brings Christmas early with the brand new QWERTY Craft Beer Advent Calendar. EXPERIENCE 12 INDEPENDENT UK BREWERIES – This craft ales gift set for men contains 12 award-winning beers from game-changing independent breweries across Britain – a great early beer Christmas gift for men and women.

Rituals Ultimate Men’s Gift Box

Treat the guys in your life with our brand-new Ultimate Men’s Gift Box. We don’t want to give too much away, but it contains 12 products he’ll need to face every situation feeling cool, calm and collected. And looking great, of course…

Car Gods Advent Calendar

Perfect Christmas gift for an enthusiastic detailer. 13 Car Gods Detailing Products & 11 Exclusive Luxury Gifts. 8 detailing products will clean your vehicle inside and out. 5 detailing accessories will help you achieve scratchless results. 11 pieces of merchandise you can use throughout the year.

Grenade PROTEIN BAR ADVENT CALENDAR

Treat your ‘elf this year with Grenade’s Advent Calendar.  

The Grenade Protein Advent Calendar – where the holiday spirit meets protein. Unveil a festive season packed with 24 protein bars, and make every countdown day a muscle-boosting revelation!

Why settle for chocolates when you can unwrap the gift of gains?

Cheese Advent Calendar from the Chessegeek

Swap chocolate for cheese and make it the tastiest countdown to Christmas yet with the World’s Greatest Cheese Advent Calendar. Behind each window you’ll discover a unique artisan cheese that you’ll love. For now the cheeses are top secret – it wouldn’t be an Advent if there wasn’t a flutter of nervous excitement as you open each window.

The advent calendar will arrive in 3 deliveries so the cheese is in tip top condition, each delivery also contains a pack of Peter’s Yard crackers, a honey and a condiment. The calendar is compact so it fits in your fridge and makes the perfect early Christmas gift for the cheese fanatic in your life.

Acqua di Parma Advent Calendar

The attention to detail is what manifests in their intricate work, including the elaborate adornment of the coffret boxes and the Advent Calendar, produced entirely by hand. It’s not just a matter of creating, but of infusing each piece with a spirit, a narrative, and a soul, which elevates the concept of gifting, encouraging the idea of giving masterful pieces of artistry to loved ones. The well-loved Advent Calendar bears the lucky symbols from around the world to celebrate a universal festive season of joy.