If you are anything like me, it is now about the time (less than a week before the holidays) when you start panicking over not having bought presents for any of the people on your list yet…
If that is the case, fear not! Today is “Holiday Gift Guide Day” over here at Lifestyle Counter, hopefully providing you with enough ideas and inspiration to tackle the looming task in a most efficient (& happiness inducing) way.
So, without further ado, here’s my Christmas 2013 selection for the women in your life (expect a few ideas for the men in it also, during the next few days):
1. Laura Mercier -‘Luxe Color Wardrobe’ Cheek & Eye Set, 96.87€
2. DIPTYQUE – 34 Blvd Saint Germain solid perfume, 35€
3. Cowshed – Knackered Cow Luxury Bath Gift Set, £36.00
4. Benefit – Groovy kind-a love! makeup kit, $36.00
5. Tom Ford – Beauty 4-Piece Lip Color Gift Set, 152.24€
6. L’Occitane – Hand Cream Soirée, $92.00
7. Laura Mercier – Mini Lip Glacé Collection Bold Brights, 37.28€
8. Molton Brown – Frankincense and Allspice Hand Wash and Lotion, £36.00
9. Butter London Sugar & Spice Holiday Duo, $24.00

2. Stradivarius High heel ankle boots with open sides, 39.95€
3. Accessorize – Sunny Satchel, 39.90€
4. Comptoir Des Cotonniers – Black Leather Gloves, £68.00
5. Mango TOUCH – Mirror Box Clutch, 39.99€
6. Phaidon – The Fashion Book New Edition, 49.95€
7. Left: Belkin Quilted Cover for iPad mini and iPad mini Retina, $39.99/ Right: Covert Alesha iPad Case, £24.99
8. Fullah Sugah – Multi buckle pointed boots, 43.92€
9. Ted Baker – Women’s Orli Metallic Weave Leather iPhone Holder, 56.29€
10. Armani Exchange – Faux Fur Infinity Scarf, 57€

2. Zumba 2 Fitness Wii – Bundle Pack with Belt accessory, £27.42
3. Asics – GEL-Nimbus® 15, $145.00
4. SIGG™ – Active Top Smoked Pearl 0.75L Bottle, $28.99

2. Tchaikovsky: The Ballets 4 DVD Collection, £34.71
3. Bluffer’s – Bespoke 3 Guide Gift Set, £19.99
4. Roy Lichtenstein: Sculptor, £44.88
5. Archan Nair – “Dream Theory” Art Print, $39-99 depending on size
6. Tim Burton’s Playing Cards, $5
8. Smythson – Travels and Experiences Panama Notebook, 55€
9. Ticket Stub Diary, 9.32€
10. Uselen Letter Opener, $30

2. Fauchon Paris – C’est la vie! Gift Box, 96€
3. Fellina Sok-Cham Espresso Set, $70
4. Pierre Marcolini – Saveurs du Monde Gift Box, 95€
5. Flavors of America Salt Collection, 46.60€
6. Kusmi Tea – “Wellness Teas” Assortment, 23.50€
7. Flavor Infuser Water Bottle, 11.65€
8. Bubby’s Matryoshkas Measuring Cups, $14.99
9. Roy G. Baker Food Prep Set, $49.99
10. Ladurée – Prestige Gift Box, 48.20- 108.50€ depending on size (24- 51 macarons)

2. Diptyque – Set of Mini Candles (Baies, Figuier, Roses), $84
3. L’Agent by Agent Provocateur -Maribel underwired lace bra & briefs set, $150
5. Jo Malone™ – ‘Pomegranate Noir’ Scent Surround™ Diffuser, 62.14€
6. Cowshed – Gorgeous Cow Hush Pyjamas, £49.50
7. Zara Home – Hot Water Bottle, 19.99€
8. Bedeck – Cosy Malt Faux Fur Bed Throw, £185.00
9. Women’Secret – Slippers, 14.99€
10. Women’Secret- Short Knit Housecoat, 29.99€