FESTIVE GIFTING MADE EASY

Words by: Jamal Grootboom | Images: Supplied

Global music icon Mariah Carey perfectly announced the ushering in of all the Christmas festivities with a whistle note when she sang, 'IT’S TIME!'

The festive season, commonly known as Dezemba, is not only a specific time of the year but a way of life. This is the time when every day can be a Saturday; time is a fluid construct and the feeling of happiness is ever-present.

This is also when sharing gifts with your friends, family or colleagues is high on everyone's priority list. However, with all the options available, getting the right gift can be challenging. Luckily, this festive season the guesswork is made easier with our gift guide for all the personas in your life.

We all have those friends that make Dezemba their whole existence for the festive period. Hopping from chillas to an event, to groove with no break. Going to a second location is no problem for them, and they will want to look and smell like a million dollars no matter where the day or night calls them.

Party-ready outfits are probably high on their list of must-haves for this period, in addition to accessories with practical and aesthetic appeal. Think sparkly mini dresses, fashion-forward high heels, two-tone loafers, a blinged-out watch, fresh kicks, prominent sunglasses and a go-to ‘we in the streets’ fragrance.

As our first proper festive season without regulations, many South Africans are heading to a myriad of local or international holiday destinations. While packing for these long trips there are plenty of items you don’t think to include or forget to buy. Gifting those who are getting ready to hit the road a new luggage piece or wireless earphones/headphones will definitely save their lives. And getting them phone cases with a crossbody strap, portable speaker and an instant print camera to capture all the memorable moments will make their holiday feel extra special.

The holiday season brings a plethora of gifting sets, from skincare to body care, which makes giving a well-thought-out gift even easier. You have those people in your family or friend circle that swear by their skincare routine and treasure taking time out in their day or week for a self-care moment. Then you have dedicated stans who have been dying to get their hands on specific makeup products for a while. And getting them a set of products from their favourite brand makes things a breeze. The options are vast with bath and body sets, advent calendars, skincare and fragrance bundles.

Decking the halls with boughs of holly can’t come sooner for the people who look forward to pulling their Christmas decorations out of the cupboard. Their festive joy can’t help but spill over to the rest of the home from their Christmas tree to getting the right colour scheme for Christmas dinner sorted well in advance. And while they might have favourite trinkets, ornaments or napery, surprising them with new ones to be part of their festive season celebrations is sure to bring the Christmas spirit.