Get Christmas presence

Dec 3 2009 by Dawn Collinson, Liverpool Daily Post

With the big day fast approaching, let Dawn Collinson guide you to some brilliant stocking fillers

PUT something a little naughty in her stockings with this cream polka dot Tallulah balconette bra, £40, and cream polka dot Tallulah brief, £25, from Monsoon’s autumn/winter lingerie collection.

IF YOUR man is a jet-setter, the Carry-on Companions gift set from Aveda, priced £25.45, is packed with travel-sized men’s hair essentials including shampoo, conditioner, grooming clay and firm hold gel. In a reusable gift box wrapped with Lokta paper from Nepal.

ARTY fashionistas on a budget (and with a sense of humour) will love an origami fashion kit which contains all you need to make miniature clothes, shoes and accessories! £5.38 from the Tate gallery (www.tate.org.uk/shop)

FOR a gift with a conscience, the Save Our Friends ethical range of 20 cuddly toys comes with a contribution to a wildlife charity and a set of five colourful endangered animal postcards. From £23.95 at www.saveourfriends.co.uk

GET to bed nice and early on Christmas Eve and keep your fingers crossed that Santa delivers Philosophy’s Twas the Night Before gift set including Cookies & Milk shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath, £16, from John Lewis.

SUITS you, sir! Give your man a quirky sartorial edge with these Flutey whistle and flute cufflinks, £40, from Ted Baker.

WHO wouldn’t want to find a distinctive cream box tied with a black bow under their tree, especially when you know it contains gorgeous Jo Malone goodies? This £35 gift box holds a grapefruit travel candle and nutmeg & ginger 30ml bath oil.

BAKUGAN is the latest hot toy craze to hit the shelves and now it’s crossed over into a computer game. Young fans can answer the call to brawl on 24 action-packed levels with Bakugan: Battle Brawlers on Wii, rrp £39.99.

PANDORA bracelets make a fabulous blinging Christmas gift which keeps on giving – just add more and more charms of your choice. From Mococo, in the Metquarter.

BEFORE they splash the cash on another shopping spree, designer label lovers can keep it safe in this Vivienne Westwood Harlequin purse in lilac. Priced, £120.

MAKE sure your loved one has the X- Factor, with Dannii Minogue’s favourite beauty pick-me-up. She’s a fan of Aromatherapy Associates’ Revive Morning bath & shower oil. £34, from www.aromatherapyassociates.com

GIVE little computer wizards a gift from Bikini Bottom . . . a mini optical mouse with flashing light styled in the theme of loveable Nickelodeon character SpongeBob SquarePants. £9.99, from Tesco and Claire’s Accessories.

FOR anyone who likes their music loud, crystal clear and coming from the cutest possible source, Headphonies – each designed by a cult artist – will be a hit. These three-inch portable speakers combine art, music and innovation. £19.99 from www. headphonies.co.uk