CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

There’s a good chance that today’s post could be the most important thing you’ll read today. So we get to some of the most important Christmas presents you will buy this year. The smallest of errors can be the difference in making an impact for all the right reasons and equally for all the wrong ones. Get it right and you will be having The Most Wonderful time of the Year. However, get it wrong at your peril, it’s that simple. To assist your in this treacherous mission we have put together a cracker of a Christmas gift guide all for the good lady in your life. Now, on your marks, get set, SHOP !

A stylish addition to Gucci’s ‘GG Marmont’ family, this aptly named ‘Super Mini’ bag is scaled down to hold just the essentials. It’s been made in Italy from quilted leather and decorated with the house’s iconic gold plaque and a sliding chain strap that can be doubled up for a shorter drop. Match your nail polish to the classic red hue.

Don’t let its palm-sized dimensions fool you – when it comes to powerful, crystal-clear sound, Bang & Olufsen’s ‘P2’ speaker packs a punch. Lasting up to 10 hours, this wireless design connects to your device via Bluetooth, and is fitted with a microphone for voice activated commands. It has a streamlined shape and anodized aluminium seals to help protect it from dust and splashes.

Each pair of Agnelle’s ‘Grace’ gloves is meticulously measured and cut by hand to ensure an exacting fit. This black version is made from supple leather that’s lined in silk for a smooth finish and has an elasticated trim at the wrist for flexibility.

Morgan Lane’s set makes curling up at home so much lovelier. Made from soft cotton and cashmere-blend, it includes an embroidered eye mask and pouch, and a blanket that shimmers with gold ribbed trims.

It may recently have celebrated its 70th birthday, but French label Longchamp remains unwavering in its commitment to practical designs and luxury finishes. Fitted with an internal slip pocket, the minimalist nylon exterior of the Boxford 24 hour travel bag is interrupted only by the gold-toned zip and classic Parisian moniker, while the streamlined structure is perfect for popping overhead.

Wanna do something good as well as cool ? Get your hands on this incredible Peace & Love Jumper created especially for War Child UK by the wonderful Bella Freud. Perfect for Winter!

This  camisole set from the Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley range Exclusively for M&S. Elegant camisole top with adjustable straps for the perfect fit and button detailing on the front. Matching shorts with an elasticated waist for comfort. Both decorated with a feminine floral print and finished with delicate lace trims. Crafted from jersey fabric for supreme softness. Rosie Sleepwear: vintage-inspired pieces featuring eye-catching prints and elegant finishes.

OK so this Christmas might not be quite the same as past ones, BUT that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun and enjoy ourselves. Eat, drink and make Merry and Treat the gin lover in your life to all things gin, with a bottle of London Dry Craft Gin, gin chocolate truffles and a gin and tonic scented candle.

This three-piece set from Mantaray will make a great gift for friends or family. Made from a soft, chunky knit, it includes a beanie, scarf and gloves, all of which are covered with a classic Fair Isle pattern

Now this gift comes with a personal recommendation. This very gift was bought for Mrs Mc for her birthday this year, OMG both her and the teenager haven’t stopped raving about it. It is worth every penny on their part for how much they have used it to my part and the merit point I earn from this gift ! The innovative and festive coloured Limited Edition Red Dyson Airwrap Complete collection helps to curl, wave, smooth and dry your hair unlike any other styling tool, honest it does, utilising decades of engineering and scientific expertise to help you achieve gorgeous looks without exposing hair to extreme heat. Whether you want to create a smooth and sleek look, or go for something more voluminous and curled, this collection enables you to do it all.

Can you believe we’re already into the third of our Christmas posts ? Today we see us covering everything you could possibly need, either for yourself or for giving as a gift in the grooming spectrum, covering every price point and budget you could possibly imagine. Of course these ideas don’t necessarily have to be for us but we may have a Father, Brother, Uncle or Boyfriend we need to consider. So Bistowe your peepers of this array of wonderment.

Clip, trim and detail with this high-precision Braun 14-in-1 Multigrooming Kit. With 14 premium tools to empower you to craft your unique style, from head to toe, enjoy maximum precision with it’s DualCut blades and added control with a no-slip rubber grip. Keep preened to perfection with this clever kit!

Using innovative radio frequency and lifting technology the TriPollar STOP V Facial Skin Renewal Device is an all in one anti-ageing device that offers professional aesthetic results at home. This sleek machine is powered by Pollagen’s ground-breaking patented technology that works to regenerate the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, create a more supple appearance and tighten and lift the skin on your face, neck and hands

Keep those teeth and gums looking great and healthy with the all-new Oral-B POC Handle Pro 3000. This unique toothbrush has a triple pressure sensor that lights up when you press too hard on your teeth. With this brush you can keep your teeth in good condition for as long as possible – the brush rotates and oscillates, helping you clean more plaque off your teeth. A lightweight design makes holding onto this brush for minutes easy, while multiple brushing modes let you customize your brushing experience. The lower speeds are ideal for sensitive teeth. An integrated two-minute brushing time helps you brush your teeth properly every time.

This foot care set from Gentlemens Society is perfect introducing into your grooming routine. Inside, you’ll find a foot lotion and scrub infused with the invigorating scent of bergamot, leather and bamboo, as well as a foot brush

Target wrinkles with the Baby Quasar Pure Rayz Anti-Ageing Light Therapy Device for Him; a scientifically advanced, anti-ageing system that’s powered by LED technology to help you achieve visibly younger looking skin.

One of the most powerful FDA-cleared light therapy tools available for home use, the handheld device emits completely harmless wavelengths of Red, Super Red, Amber and Infrared light that penetrate skin at different depths to help stimulate natural levels of collagen and elastin – the building blocks of supple, healthy-looking skin.     

Designed to treat the entire face, the gentle treatment effectively helps lift and smooth the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines over time, without causing irritation, inflammation or skin sensitivity to sunlight.

Clinically proven and dermatologically tested, the ergonomic and compact device is gentle enough for all skin types and easy to use from the comfort of your own home. Follow an eight week initial treatment and unveil a youthful looking complexion without fuss or stress, with only minimal touch-ups required for sustainable results.

Kennedy & Co Daily Moisturiser with SPF 20, Purifying Peat Face Scrub, Anti-Fatigue Eye Gel Gift set.

Formulated to combat the effects of a busy lifestyle which can leave skin feeling dull and lifeless. This scrub combines the power of peat, minerals and natural exfoliants to create an ‘espresso for your skin’ effect, to help remove dead skin cells and unclog pores leaving skin feeling refreshed and renewed.

Plus, this lightweight formula contains SPF 20 to deliver all-day hydration and protection from sun damaging UVA/UVB rays. Skin Mattifying, this caffeine-based formula combines three active ingredients of Pro-Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Sodium Hyaluronate, to help combat lines, wrinkles and dullness ensuring a revitalised look.

Then if that wasn’t enough this Eye Gel has been specially formulated for the delicate eye area. It contains Pro-Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Sodium Hyaluronate and stimulating Caffeine. This cooling gel helps to improve the appearance of fine lines, dark circle and puffiness

Acqua di Parma have launched an exclusive Luce di Colonia Candle for Harrods. A three-wicked 500g candle housed in beautifully hand-painted Tuscan glass in shades of green and yellow, which recall the visual codes of Harrod’s and Acqua di Parma. An exclusive creation, in a limited run of only 200 units, brings together art, design and Italian Craftsmanship. The candle is available now exclusively at Harrods.

On-The-Go Gift Set with Toiletry Bag, A seasonal and portable bundle of grooming must-haves which come in a green wash bag – just for Christmas. Featuring the Limited-Edition Christmas Winston  handle, Shave Gel, 2in1 Shampoo & Conditioner, Shower Gel, Face Wash and Travel Blade Cover. Option to engrave for a truly personal gift.

Montblanc Explorer is an invitation to a fantastic journey, an irresistible call for adventure. The bottle echoes the earth’s two hemispheres, recalling the multiple destinations explored during this olfactory expedition. At the bottom lies Montblanc’s emblem, the iconic star representing the six glaciers of the highest mountain in Europe. This unconventional woody-aromatic-leather Eau de Parfum reveals an Italian Bergamot with green fresh notes, contrasted by a rich Vetiver from Haiti and an exclusive Patchouli from Indonesia.

Ombre leather by Tom Ford reveals itself like a landscape in layers, where stretches of rock transform into sunrise blonde low on the horizon. Inspired by desert heat wrapped in leather, this spicy scent reveals itself like dust on wind, skin on skin. A set for men and women, featuring Ombre Leather 100ml and All Over Body Spray. Inspired by the desert heart of the west wrapped in leather.

Yes it’s the 1st of December again and yes it is the most wonderful time of the year. However, it all feel a little different this year in 2020, but we’re here to make sure it’s special and to help you along the way in discovering everything you could possible need to have a truly memorable Christmas.

The first door of your Advent Calendar can be opened !!! But Advent Calendars have come a long way since we were young, no longer when you prize open the little window are you met with some sorry looking sprig of Holly, or a pathetic, sad Snowman, ohhh no ! To mark the first post of our festive Countdown we’ve earmarked day one of Advent with a collection of the very best Advent Calendars around at the moment,  its festive cheer or maybe even cheers all the way, but we suggest you act super FAST, as they are selling quicker than you could say HO HO HO !

So, first up we give a socially-distanced gift with HYPE.’s twelve hand-picked HYPE. face masks, that’s your everyday face mask rotation covered.

Each mask features an earloop design in an anti-bac sweat fabric base for the ultimate comfort and breathable space when wearing.

Following its huge success last year, Acqua di Parma are launching their second lavish Advent Calendar as part of their 2020 Christmas collection. Inviting you to fully immerse yourself into the Maison in all its facets; from Colonia to Blu Mediterraneo to Home Collection, from Barbiere to the new Signatures of the Sun & Le Nobili, a surprise awaits you behind each door as you countdown to Christmas Day. 

The Diptyque advent calendar hosts a cornacopia of delights begins each window consisting of;
Moonlit Fir candle, metal Christmas decorations.

11 scented candles: Tubéreuse, Figuier, Noisetier, Ambre, Mimosa, Musc, Feu de bois, Lys, Baies, Roses and Narguilé
Eau de Toilette: Do Son, Eau des Sens, Philosykos and Tam Dao

Eau de Parfum: Eau Capitale, Eau de Minthé and Fleur de Peau
L’Ombre dans l’Eau Shower Oil 1

Do Son Solid Perfume

Rich Body Cream and a partridge in a pear tree, to complete the collection an Exfoliating Body Scrub !!!!

Now behold the Fortnum’s Feasting Advent Calendar. There are few better ways to count down to Christmas than with a special Fortnum’s surprise every morning. Filled with 25 delicious treats – from tea, coffee and confectionery to biscuits, preserves, condiments and tipples – the festive build-up has never been so enticing.

Enjoy an organic and fabulously festive cup of tea every day in the countdown to Christmas with this Numerical Advent Calendar. Using rooibos, black tea, peppermint and more, English Tea Shop have created innovative flavours such as Christmas Cake, Candy Cane and Gingerbread Man, not to mention a White Winter tea for snowy days and Lapsang Blossom that tastes like Santa has arrived down the smoky chimney with a bunch of flowers. Behind each door you’ll discover a tea bag for the new day, even including one for the big day itself. It’s the perfect gift for any tea lover.

English Tea Shop want the very best for everyone in their supply chain, from pickers to packers, and from their blenders in Sri Lanka to you the drinkers in the UK. That’s why everything they do is organic and sustainable using no chemical fertilisers or pesticides, and they also pay a premium on top of the Fairtrade price. Their diverse range – which includes everything from world classics to fruity wellness tisanes – means that there’s a cuppa for everyone. So, this is feelgood tea in every sense.

The indulgent Grand Advent Calendar from Hotel Chocolat includes elegant cocoa-infused tipples, crackers to decorate your tree, a chocolate wreath, edible snowballs, and more exquisite delights behind each window. Add a little luxury to your Christmas countdown, or treat someone special if it’s their favourite time of year.

A Mrs Mc favourite here and something that may very well be in her Stocking come Christmas Morn is the 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar from Bareminerals, featuring a selection of iconic formulas for eyes, complexion and lips. Make a beauty lover’s dream come true this festive season with this gorgeous Christmas count down. It Contains:

1 x Skinlongevity Serum Deluxe Sample working to refresh the skin and leave your complexion looking softer, smoother and more radiant, this anti-ageing serum is a must in any beauty collection

Skinlongevity Eye Cream – this gel-like formula helps to create the look of a more-youthful under-eye area and is infused with Long Life Herb

Loose Highlighter in Pure Radiance (shimmery nude) – formulated to add a radiant sheen to your skin

PoreLess Cleanser – a creamy clay cleanser designed to deeply clean the skin while helping to rid the complexion of excess oil

Mini Claymates in Be Bright – blended with pomegranate extract and papaya enzymes, this face mask works to gently exfoliate the skin to reveal a fresher-looking complexion

Mini Claymates in Be Firm – blended with watermelon and kale seed extract, this mask is designed to deliver moisture to the skin for a plumper-looking appearance

Mini Prime Time Primer – a silky primer perfect for all skin tones and ages, which helps to combat dry skin, the look of fine lines, excess oil, uneven texture, and enlarged pores so your foundation can be applied onto a smooth canvas

Mineral Veil helps to minimise the appearance of pores and absorb oil while giving your skin a soft, airbrushed-looking finish

Loose Blush in Golden Gate (warm apricot) – formulated to impart a soft, natural-looking flush of colour

Mini Bounce & Blur Blush in Pink Sky (shimmery pink) – a fingertip-friendly powder blush

Loose Bronzer in Faux Tan – helps to give your skin the look of a rich, golden tan

Loose Eyeshadow in Celestine (light pewter) – a light-as-air pigment that works to give your eyelids a wash of seamless, blended colour

Loose Eyeshadow in Queen Phyllis (light buttercup) – a light-as-air pigment that works to give your eyelids a wash of seamless, blended colour

Bounce & Blur Single Eyeshadow in Harvest Moon (metallic burnt amber) – a crease-resistant and blendable cream eyeshadow  

Eyelid Primer – a lightweight primer designed to make your eyeshadow pop and last longer on the skin

Strength & Length Mascara Sample- infused with red clover flower and peptides, working to help strengthen lashes and minimise lash fallout

Lashtopia Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara – a lightweight whipped, mousse-like formula for all-day smudge-, clump- and flake-resistant wear

Mini Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lipcolor in Swag (blushing mauve) – infused with moisturising ingredients that glide on like a cream before setting to a natural-looking, silky-matte finish

Mini Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lipcolor in Bo$$ (pink beige) – infused with moisturising ingredients that glide on like a cream before setting to a natural-looking, silky-matte finish

Mini Gen Nude Buttercream Lipgloss in Forbidden (light nude pink) – a creamy formula that works to hydrate and condition your lips

Mini Gen Nude Patent Lip Lacquer in Pout (neutral rosy mauve) – a full-coverage lip colour with a high-shine finish

Mini Barepro Longwear Lipstick in Hibiscus (vivid magenta pink) – a full-coverage lipstick that’s fade- and feather-resistant, with a weightless gel formula that glides effortlessly across lips and offers a creamy finish

Mini Mineralist Lipstick in Courage (classic red) – a two-in-one lip colour and treatment made with triple-milled pigments and olive oil extract

Mini Mineralist Lipstick in Honesty (mauve pink) – a two-in-one lip colour and treatment made with triple-milled pigments and olive oil extract

More for the post Advent is ManKind 12 days of Christmas, new for 2020! With a selection of 12 of the most premium male-care products waiting for you behind every door.

Indulge yourself in the ultimate advent calendar for men…Featuring a wide range of hero brands such as AVANT, ESPA and Aveda.

This premium 12-day countdown to Christmas is worth over £380 but retails for £100 and is filled with the markets must-have products.

Next up is for anyone who really loves clothes – and loves socks in particular – this is the ultimate Christmas present! The SOCKSHOP 25 Pair Christmas Advent Calendar is the giant sock gift set that keeps on giving throughout the holiday. This huge gift box is packed with 25 all-different, all-new pairs from our equally giant range of socks, and from right across our own quality sock brands. Untie the satin bow, open the big doors to reveal 25 more smaller doors, and behind every one, a fresh, fabulous new pair of regular length socks for every day from the first of December right through to Christmas Day itself!

The SockShop 25 Pair Christmas Advent Calendar is available for both men and ladies. Both calendar boxes are filled with a curated collection of either our men’s or women’s socks, with both sets containing a different, very varied mix of quality bamboo socks. You’ll get plain and patterned styles, spotted socks and striped socks, Christmas-themed novelty socks and socks in a whole rainbow of colours

Then it’s the BrainBox Christmas, it’s an advent calendar with a difference: it is a calendar, a decoration and a game all in one!

Starting on the first of December, children can play one card each day, using the pegs provided to hang the festive cards on a decorative piece of string.

Made from a minimum of 70% recycled material, the BrainBox range is fabulous fun. A fun and easy way to learn about Christmas, it’ll help everyone on Santa’s nice list improve their reading, observation, memory and recall abilities.

Finally, with a mix of original and flavoured gins make up this great value calendar that can be delivered along with an Ocado shop. 12 Gins of Christmas is also a great number if you don’t want to end up with a massive headache come the new year. What’s inside (spoiler alert): J.J Whitley London Dry Gin

J.J Whitley Violet Gin

J.J Whitley Nettle Gin

J.J Whitley Elderflower

Whitley Neill Original Gin

Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin

Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Whitley Neill Quince Gin

Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin

Liverpool Gin Original

Liverpool Gin Valencian Orange
Liverpool Gin Rose Petal

Solios, just launched into the UK. Launched in Montreal, Canada in 2019, Solios is the first solar powered watch to combine eco-responsibility with a minimalist design. Solios are also the first ever watch company to have received a B-Corp certification of “social and environmental performance”, a private certification of for-profit companies, distinct from the legal designation as a Benefit corporation.

The unisex watches available in 36 and 40mm dials feature a 7.5mm thin case, just 2 hours of natural or artificial light powers the watch for 6 months. The solar technology allows the watch to recharge itself forever so the battery will not need replacing. With interchangable straps made from stainless steel mesh or eco leather, could it really be the only watch you will ever need?

Solios are a brand putting their money where their mouth is, particularly when it comes to sustainability. Main collection watches retail at £240. Offering free shipping. All packaging is handmade in Montreal from 100% recyclable card, FSC certified. Plus, if that want enough, for every watch sold, Solios will protect one acre of the Rainforest.

Solios has also just launched their first limited edition watch in collaboration with the Make-A-Wish Foundation with blue face in gold and silver dials. For every watch sold Solios will donate £30 to the foundation.

Designed in London and handmade in Medellin, Colombia. The brand offers a range of luxurious, versatile and stylish sneakers for both men and women.

Developed by cousins Charly and Lockie Cunningham, the initial brand idea came about during the founders five-month backpacking trip around South America, where after a muddy trek and subsequent search for a new pair of sneakers, the SANS MATIN story was born.

‘Over the last decade, we have seen an enormous cultural shift taking place in modern businesses and start-ups, which challenges traditional work-place norms; conventional working hours and, more significantly for us, stiff dress codes. Sneakers signify this shift in culture and have now become the everyday footwear staple in nearly all environments – from nightclubs to offices. We needed a name that embodied these ideologies and personified the ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ concept which led us to SANS MATIN (translation: ‘Without Morning’)’– Founders Charly & Lockie Cunningham

SANS MATIN footwear is created for people searching for; original, comfortable and affordable sneakers that are carefully designed to suit every environment; from the office in London, to a bar in New York, to a local restaurant in Medellin.

As a brand SANS MATIN also feel that it is important to give back, that is why they donate 2% of all website sales to charity. The charity they are currently supporting is Children Change Colombia, which is the largest UK charity working exclusively in Colombia, working with children and their families to challenge poverty, equality, discrimination and violence.