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| Written by Carli Philips | |
 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and you don’t know what presents to buy! AskBronny is your hotline to Santa. Read on for our hassle-free, foolproof pressie gift guide. Yes, it is possible there really is something for everyone!
It's that time of year again. But Christmas shopping need not be the demise of your credit card rating – or your creativity. We are here to save the day with original suggestions for difficult demographics. You'll love these hassle free gifts as much as the person receiving them!1. For the Teen Queen (or King) By far the most difficult demographic to buy gifts for, Teen Royalty is usually going through adolescent turmoil with two emotions; love or hate. We like to think (or at least hope) that these suggestions are fail-safe. Haviana's These affordable Brazilian rubber thongs are surprisingly comfortable and have achieved cult flip-flop status. It's impossible to go wrong with this present. Choose from an assortment of colours in unisex designs. A pair will set you back less than $20 so if your budget is bigger buy a few – they will 'like totally luv u 4 it'. Cool basics The clever kids at super cool American Apparel pride themselves on ethical manufacturing; all goods are sweatshop free and made in downtown Los Angeles. In addition to womens and kids fits, there is also a mens/unisex range with sizes from XXS right up to 3XL. Check out AmericanApparel.net for a superbly user friendly site featuring wardrobe staples in a pantone palette of super soft 100% cotton. Hooray for international shipping. Magazine Subscription It’s hard to go wrong with a magazine subscription – especially when the list is as extensive as that featured on iSubscribe.com.au. This user friendly site lets you search by category or title and tends to offer good discounts off the cover price. 2. For the Label Lover Need to buy a gift for someone with expensive taste? It is possible to buy big brands on a baby budget. Perfume If you can manage to sniff around and work out what perfume or cologne the receiver wears this makes for a great gift. A little bit of liquid luxury never goes astray and if you’re really unsure, Christmas specials often include a range of smaller bottles packaged all together. Sunglasses Designer shades are a perfect example of value for money. Price outweighs usage as they are an absolute must in the harsh Australian summer sun eSunnies.com.au has a good range that includes Stella McCartney and Dior and provides face shape pictures to aid in your decision. Designers for… Can't afford the real deal? Top designers are becoming more accessible to the masses with special lines designed for bigger retailers. Check out Stella McCartney for Adidas and 'Designers For Target' in selected retailers. Try OzDesigner.com for some Aussie label action. 3. For the Kris Kringle Once considered a gesture of kindness and goodwill, the Kris Kringle has gone from being a token gift to a serious present consideration. Nobody likes getting picked by the cheapskate… Book A biographic novel or memoir makes for a great gift. Alternatively, a coffee table book with glossy images gets everyone a little closer to chic. 'The Audrey Hepburn Treasures' was released this year and is a gorgeous hardcover scrapbook devoted to the icon. 'Fifty' is another unisex option. Released by Italian brand Diesel to celebrate their 50th birthday, this book is stellar – choc full or great images and big name contributors like Vivienne Westwood, Bono and Vogue. Purses and mini clutches Inoffensive and generic enough to please co-workers you don't necessarily know – or like. Check out www.witchery.com.au for cute rainbow colours. Beach accessories Summer has arrived and what better way to celebrate than with a little swimwear chic. In addition to serving up terrific togs, swimwear brands like Tigerlilly or Zimmerman also offer handy accessories like beach bags or towels. * Here's a tip for the Aussie fashionista's - spend over $50 at Cotton On and you'll get a Beach Towel half price for just $25!! And those towel's rock - great in length if you are tall and excellent quality fabric - get right onto it we recion... Check out their website too. 4. For the Foreign Crew So you've slept on their couch, been fed by their parents and totally taken advantage of their washing machine. God bless your mates overseas. So send them a little modern day Australiana this Christmas. Aussie, aussie, aussie. Dinosaur Designs This Australian label has home-wares and jewellery to suit every taste. Choose from their silver line or popular resin colours. Skinny bangles start at an affordable $40 and if you know your mate well enough it should make choosing a colour easy. Peter Alexander Pyjama's Pyjama's never go out of fashion and our iconic PJ King Peter serves up yet another colourful Christmas collection. The Home Boot Uggs are a winner as are the staple PJ bottoms. PA also offers an online gift voucher if you’re really really not sure PeterAlexander.com.au Aussie threads Send a little slice of tip top Australian fashion overseas with an adorable piece from one of our faves like Shakuhachi, Arabella Ramsay or Sass and Bide. Often these brands are more expensive overseas so you're international contingent will love you for it. Online boutiques like mycatwalkaustralia.com an OzDesigner.com offer handy sizing charts and clear images to assist in your choices. Turn this gift-giving silly season into a sensible one with a bit of imagination and consideration. AskBronny has done the hard yards for you, so just print out our shopping list and voila! Christmas made easy. Happy shopping! |
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