Christmas is just around the corner, and if you're looking for the best gift ideas to impress the incredible woman in your life - or you're the incredible woman looking for inspiration on what to ask for in 2024 - we've done the hard work so you don't have to.
From beauty products to fashion accessories, homeware pieces and the latest must-have jewellery, we've got all the best gifts for women. Whether you're after a thoughtful Christmas gift for your mum, sister, aunt, best friend, or the work wife in your life, get shopping for ideas now.
How we chose the best gifts for women
Personal experience: The writer of this article is female and has two sisters and lots of female friends to buy for. She is also quite the shopaholic herself and many people - HELLO! colleagues included - come to her for help with gift giving (especially the men in the office!). We also consulted a personal shopper for her helpful insights.
Price: This gift edit needs to suit all budgets, especially with the cost of living.
Variety: We want this edit to have something that suits everyone with lots of different interests.
Reviews: While we've tried to include things we have personally tried where possible, we've also used highly reviewed products from personal shoppers.
If the woman in your life is a real jet-setter, she'll love this ELEMIS gift. It features six face and body formulas packed inside an exclusive ELEMIS travel bag.
My favourite ELEMIS product is inside - the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm - it's always a winner because it melts away makeup, daily pollutants and impurities for a soft and glowing complexion.
If you're after a gift for the woman in your life, you can't go wrong with Jo Malone London - and the new festive perfume looks so pretty to gift for Christmas.
Wrapped up, the gorgeous new scent will set hearts a-flutter thanks to the woodiness of fir and aromatic artemisia is contrasted with supple leather.
If you're looking for a holiday gift, you can't go wrong with a festive bouquet. Eucalyptus, freesias, roses, eryngium and hypericum berries are all popular around this time of year.
NEOM has an incredible deal happening right now for the Ultimate Christmas Pod Luxe Starter Pack. This will sell out, so run don't walk. Simply fill the 350ml water tank of the Wellbeing Pod Luxe with cold water, pop in 30 drops of your NEOM Essential Oil Blend and use the remote to tailor your wellbeing to your space and moment.
This is definitely one of my favourite purchases of all time and one that I gift to friends and family year after year. I use this all year round and I'm stunned every time I use it because yes, the hot chocolate really is that delicious. I can recommend the Salted Caramel flavour! It's a great gift for someone like your mother-in-law - someone you want to keep sweet.
Send a selection of festive treats straight to a loved one's door with this charming letterbox gift. It's filled with delicious treats including Dark Chocolate Cranberry Jaffa Cakes, mini Iced Fruit Cake slices, All Butter Mini Shortbread Trees, Golden Blond Caramel Trees, and finally tuck into some Cinnamon Bun Bites. Enjoy all the treats with a lovely cup of our Luxury Gold Tea.
Wonderbly is known for personalised books for kids, but now there are fun personalised books for grown-ups in the mix as well.
‘How to Make a Name-tini’ is every cocktail-lover's heaven with a wonderfully clever personal touch. Inside there are 29 cocktail recipes, from the classic Pina Colada to a Singapore Sling.
Ok, so it took me a while to get on the Dyson Airwrap super fan train, but now I'm on it, there's no getting off. I think it makes a great gift because it's fun to play with, and the box is full of so many treats for you to experiment with. I have naturally thick, heavy, wavy hair which can be very difficult to style and the Dyson Airwrap works an absolute treat. It took me a while to perfect but now it's second nature.
The Rouge Dior Forever Liquid Sequin is back for 2024 - and it's already going viral on Instagram and TikTok. This captivating transfer-proof liquid lipstick dresses lips in an ultra-glittery, ultra-pigmented finish once lips are pressed together. Its formula provides intense comfort and 12-hour wear.
There are other shades to choose from, but it's Christmas so who can resist shade 999? It's the most divine sparkly red.
This is the time of year embrace the cutesy like Elizabeth Scarlett's adorable make-up bag - how sweet is the heart design? A fab one for her to pop in her tote bag.
This is definitely on my Christmas list this year - I'm in the market for a new Kindle and the new green shade is stunning.
It's the lightest and most compact Kindle – and now has a brighter front light at max setting, higher contrast ratio and faster page turns for an enhanced reading experience.
You also get up to six weeks of battery life on a single charge.
If you're looking to add some books on to the kindle, check out our round up of the best books of 2024.
This is the gift that keeps on giving. Perfect for someone who loves to be cosy at home, The White Company's cotton-towelling robe features a shawl collar and comes in a mid-weight fabric – a perfect year-round option to wrap-up in post-bath.
The Oura Ring 4 unlocks insights into your sleep, activity, stress, heart health, and so much more. This will be a super popular gift for women this year, as the popularity of the Oura ring is sky-rocketing.
A watch is a popular gift for a woman, and you can't go wrong with Tommy Hilfiger watches. It's time to shine with this subtle sparkling watch featuring gold-plated accents on the strap, bezel and dial.
The Stanley Cup makes for a great gift for a fashion-loving teen or a grown-up. Whether you opt for a limited edition Barbie tumbler, or a chic muted shade, whoever opens this gift will love it.
A scarf makes for a great gift, and this one comes gift wrapped in a matching chic gift box, ready to surprise and delight the lucky recipient - I love that! This scarf features a lightweight design, perfect for year-round styling, shimmering gold foil metallic detailing, and a stylish frayed finish.
All the cool girls wear Apple AirPods Max, and they will be a highly-requested gift this Christmas. The AirPods Max are designed for an uncompromising fit with unequalled comfort. With control over what you hear — and don’t hear — you can immerse yourself in music and podcasts, or simply stay focused, like never before.
As someone who struggles with keeping my jewellery safe but still accessible, I think this would make a really exceptional gift that she can can keep for years to come. It's stylish and functional - the perfect pairing.
If you're looking for a sentimental gift for a loved one, how about an engravable locket? Personalising a locket necklace couldn't be simpler on Astley Clarke. All you need to do is upload your image, and add a message to engrave onto your locket, then they'll take care of the rest.
I have an obsession with Soru earrings - and these ones in particular are my absolute favourites right now. They look beautiful, and you can tell they're made with care and with high quality materials.
Santa will get lots of requests for the Apple iPhone 16 this year, and why wouldn't he - it's gorgeous! What's so exciting about this new iPhone 16 is the Camera Control, which gives you an easier way to quickly access camera tools. What's more, the new Ultra Wide camera with autofocus takes incredibly sharp, detailed macro photos and videos.
The UGG Tasman slippers are Instagram-famous and crafted from the Aussie label’s signature suede trimmed with zigzagging embroidery and lined with cosy shearling, they’re a comfortable style designed for chilling at home as well as a day out with friends.
I genuinely look forward to cooking because of my Our Place cookware - and the Wonder Oven is the latest talk of the town because it's a 6-in-1 air fryer and countertop oven with steam infusion. It's also very chic! If you've got a foodie BFF who thinks of herself as Nigella Lawson, this is the ultimate gift for her.
This year’s limited edition Goutal candle is in a deep blue lacquered glass design, illustrating magical winter nights. It also makes your home smell like Christmas as the scent is full of pine and orange. The ultimate lavish cosy gift.
If the person you're shopping for is a big fan of the gym, or their weekly pilates class, they'll love an Alo gym kit. This is a brand loved by the Kardashians and pretty much every Victoria's Secret angel there is. The top pick would be the black and white matching set - you can even buy the matching sports socks, bag, and scrunchie. Yes, really.
Christmas is a great time to receive a brand new handbag - and I predict that DeMellier will be top requested this year. The Vancouver is an icon for a reason, and it's ethically handcrafted from sustainable materials.
Inside, there are two compartments in a soft cotton lining and a zipped pocket for smaller essentials.
For Christmas, Chanel has two new shades of LE VERNIS - a deep, mysterious black slightly purple of Storyteller, and the spellbinding metallic vibrant pink of Charmer.
These PJs are made from sumptuous super-soft modal blend, and they are so comfortable to wear. I'm absolutely loving this on-trend cabernet shade with ivory piping.
Inspired by the ancient practice of alchemy, which unravels the synergy between the earth, the stars, and the natural elements, Rituals brings you a collection of beautiful products infused with amber and myrrh. It has been a huge success but we've spotted this perfume set still available - wear one by day and one by night.
Shopping for an aspiring baker? This Salter mixer features a variable speed dial for easy control, and has 10 various speed settings and a pulse function to achieve your desired consistency every time. The 4-litre mixing bowl is perfect for large batches of baking ingredients and features a removable splash guard for easy cleaning after use. The stand mixer also comes with various attachments including a whisk, dough hook, and mixing beater so you can explore a range of delicious, homemade recipes.
Party season calls for glitzy accessories! If you're shopping for someone who loves a hair accessory, these will be a fabulous addition to her collection.
Mattel has launched a new book, My Barbie Story, which celebrates 65 years of the iconic Barbie doll, showing how the iconic doll has played an important role levelling the playing field for girls across the arts, sports, STEM industries and so much more. What's more, 100% of proceeds will go to UN Women UK. Barbie is encouraging fans to share their own Barbie stories across social media using #mybarbiestory.
Editor Verdict: What are the best Christmas gifts for women?
This was a fun edit to create and I asked lots of colleagues, friends and family members for their input. I wanted this to be a really easy list to go through to inspire. I love everything on this list, but I think the NEW Kindle will be super popular this year. It's the fact you can shop it in new exciting shades, and it's going viral on my TikTok fyp. You can't go wrong with PJs, a dressing gown or slippers - I predict the UGG Tas slippers will still reign supreme. I've included PJs with two price points - you've got the affordable option at Marks & Spencer (love the print!), and the luxury style from Eberjey - Meghan Markle loves her Eberjey PJs so you're in good company. I like to buy things that are easy to wrap - with gifts that will get an 'ooh' and an 'ahh' - I think the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser and the Jo Malone limited edition festive perfume will get all the oohs and ahhs.
Hope you enjoyed this gift guide! Follow me on Instagram @leannebayley.
Top tips for buying a woman a gift - according to a personal shopper
Personalisation: "Something personalised is a great way to show you’ve actually put some thought into the gift. Etsy is brilliant for this as and you’ll be supporting smaller businesses with items not as accessible on the high street. However if easier, Marks & Spencer, Emma Bridgewater, Sezane to name but a few also do a range of personalised gifts."
Experiences: "Think of experiences that they would enjoy but never make time to do; a spa day, afternoon tea, zoo keeper experience if they like animals and being outdoors. There are plenty of options on Virgin and Buy a Gift. Or even a subscription to receive something monthly; flowers, a beauty box, magazine."
Interests: "Consider any hobbies that you could use to generate a gift; gardening, sports, cooking. Is there a book, tool or piece of clothing that they are missing or has worn out and they haven’t got round to replacing yet?"
If all else fails: "No matter what anyone says, you can’t go wrong with flowers. Even if you take a supermarket bouquet and re-wrap in some brown paper with rustic ribbons to make it look a touch more special. Don’t forget David Austin do an amazing array of roses – there could be one with their name on it!"
Don’t forget to consider your budget! "Sales Assistants are a great tool for gift ideas but don’t be led by them once you’re in store. If you get carried away you could walk out with her birthday, Christmas and Valentine's gift all wrapped up in one. And just for the record, no one likes a joint occasion gift."
Natalie is a Personal Stylist and Shopper and has worked in retail since her parents sent her out to work at a young age! It is entirely their fault she has a ‘problem’ with handbags as her first Saturday job was at a leather handbag shop. However, it also started off her lifelong obsession with great materials and fibre compositions of garments. She is all about ensuring classic items have longevity in our wardrobes - no one has the time or money to re-build a wardrobe each year. Natalie has a loyal client base she has built up over the last few decades as well as working for a number of retailers from high-end to off-price. From great ways to store your clothes to shopping in-store and online, there is nothing she doesn’t know when it comes to her favourite pastime and career; shopping! Follow her on Instagram @natalierose_stylist
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