Cartier Fashionable Christmas gifts for her

Posted by jewelrybrand on November 24th, 2015

What to buy the woman who has everything (and if she doesn’t, her name’s already on the waiting list)? Unless she’s the type to leave book-marked magazines in strategic places, or – less subtly – email you a link to her online Matches wishlist, finding the perfect gift for a fashion-forward female requires some calculated sleuthing.

The key to success is to narrow down her personal style. Magpie or minimalist? If the former, drawn to all things shiny, she’ll appreciate glamorous party season accessories that sit on the right side of the tasteful/tacky divide. Look to Aquazzura’s cult lace-up flats, given a festive twist in sparkly gold leather; a mini Lady Dior bag festooned in the most fashionable of sequins; J Crew’s tasselled mini skirt; or a pair of sequinned Maison Margiela ankle boots made for dancing. The magpie’s ultimate gift though has to be a pair of embellished leather headphones by Dolce & Gabbana. The result of a collaboration with luxury headphone brand Frends, there’s no more opulent way to listen to Nat King Cole et al.

Diametrically opposed to the Magpie is the Minimalist, for whom no amount of glitz and glam can compete with the thrills of a pared-back wardrobe in cashmere and silk. Just because she already owns five V-neck cashmere jumpers doesn’t mean she won’t be delighted with another – Jonathan Saunder’s pink and grey number ticks this season’s boxes. Updated classics will be welcome additions to the Minimalist’s wardrobe; she’ll be delighted with a classic camel coat from Carven, a ladylike bag from Chanel, Valentino or Smythson, or forever chic accessories – go wild with a pop of colour in the form of an Armani leather belt or Bottega Veneta purse.

The more casual Street Styler, on the other hand, will welcome weekend staples: think an off-duty Maison Michel fedora teamed with Lanvin skate shoes or Tod’s hi-tops and, if she’s been very, very good, a fur-lined parka from Mr & Mrs Italy. For her the best Boxing Day will be spent in a statement sweater from Equipment or Stella McCartney, teamed with a playful Christopher Kane scarf and Thierry Lasry’s tortoiseshell cats-eye sunnies to hide the after-effects of all that mulled wine.

Then we have the die-hard Fashionista; the Instagram addict who covets finishing touches from the catwalk and its front row. If she hankered after an Edie Parker clutch last year then Nathalie Trad’s art deco-inspired designs will be top of her list for 2015; a Charlotte Simone fur popsicle in a new colourway is also a must-have. From Burberry’s enduringly popular cashmere blanket poncho (personalised with her initials, of course) to Fendi’s cheeky Bag Bugs Demijour handbag, you’ll score serious fashion brownie points should she find a much-favourited accessory under the tree. Bonus points if you can secure a Bella Freud Christmas jumper, designed by Kate Moss with profits going to Save the Children, before they sell out completely.

Still stumped for inspiration and money no object? Net-a-Porter is offering a range of “fantasy gifts”: including an unlimited shopping spree with the site’s vice president of buying (£50,000); bags and shoes for a year (up to the value of £25,000) and a monthly jewellery subscription (choose from two tiers: £25,000 or £50,000). The crème de la crème of gift vouchers for the serious online shopping addict; you’ll be top of her Christmas card list for years to come.