There’s something magical and exciting about festive shopping: GET MATCHY WITH COMPLEMENTARY OUTFITS THAT SUIT YOUR COUPLE VIBE, OR SPOIL EACH OTHER WITH SHINY GIFTS YOU’LL CHERISH FOR A LONG TIME TO COME.
On her: Knit turtleneck, $26.90, Urban Revivo. Ruched cropped top, $79, and palazzo pants, $119, GG<5. Strappy wedges, $69.90, and top handle leather mini bag, $99.90, PEDRO. Glass earrings, $29.90, Mango.
On him: Bomber jacket, $819, and embroidered denim jeans, $749, Evisu. Pinstripe fabric derby shoes, $119.90, PEDRO.
SNACK APPEAL
Keep your energy levels high with sweet and savoury bites that are easy to eat on the go.
Läderach Chocolatier Suisse
Treat your darling to the premium Läderach original FrischSchoggiTM, from $94.50 for an A3sized slab, air-flown from Switzerland.
DAL.KOMM COFFEE
The Coffee Cubes, $8.50, is a great pick-me-up when energy levels start to flag after all that shopping.
TWELVE CUPCAKES
Pick from 20 flavours, baked fresh daily, to share. Each cupcake costs $3.70.
DUNKIN' DONUT
Have her going “O” with these scrumptious sweets, $10.30 for a box of six.
AUNTIE ANNE'S
A heart-shaped pretzel is a great treat for two – once you can agree on savoury or sweet!
TWO TO GO
Watches make good couple gifts. A well-chosen his ‘n’ hers pair tells your partner how well you know his/her taste, and underscores your mutual commitment.
Clockwise from top right: IWC Portofino Hand-wound Moon Phase in stainless steel with alligator strap by Santoni, $18,300, and IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 in stainless steel with diamonds and alligator strap by Santoni, $12,000, Sincere Fine Watches. The Vanguard in Rose Gold with Diamonds, $67,068, and The Vanguard Lady in Rose Gold with Diamonds and Diamond Dial, $57,545, Franck Muller. Terrazzo tile, $48, Naiise Iconic.
MALE ORDER
Show off your urban male’s style sensibilities with gifts that will take him to any city in comfort.
1 Checked shirt, $69.90, Dockers. 2 CabinZero Classic Crossbody, $66, Boarding Gate. 3 Checked cashmere weave scarf, $89, Muji. 4 Leather belt, price unavailable, ECCO. 5 Iconic Link Gold Black Face 36mm watch, $299, Daniel Wellington. 6 Titanium spectacles, $198, Owndays. 7 Super slim Oxford stretch shirt, $56, Giordano. 8 Sea to Summit eye mask, $22.90, Boarding Gate. 9 Trace Pine boots, price unavailable, Clarks. 10 Training mesh cap, $19, Puma. 11 Down vest, $69, Muji. 12 Troy Extra backpack $299, Kipling. 13 Fleur-de-lys woven cufflinks, $59, T.M.Lewin. 14 & 15 Limited-edition checked pants, $129.90 (matching blazer available), and bomber jacket with Stormwear, $209, Marks & Spencer. 16 Suede bit moccasins, $109.90, Pedro. 17 Printed cotton boxers, $39 for a set of 3, Giordano. 18 Magnetic suction razer phone mount, $12.90, The Green Party.
BOSS BABE
Appreciate your ms. independent with statement pieces that complement her style smarts.
1 Large croc-effect trapeze handbag, $95.90, Charles & Keith. 2 Crepe maxi dress, $229, In Good Company. 3 & 9 Knit sweater, $119.95, and knit midi skirt, $89.95, Esprit. 4 Minori mini handbag, $388, Motherhouse. 5 Polyester pants, $55.90, Mango. 6 River Tale earrings, $288, Diamanti Per Tutti. 7 Renae pumps, $69.90, prettyFIT. 8 Square Sparkle Open Bangle, $299, PANDORA. 10 Stainless steel sunglasses, $148, Owndays. 11 & 12 Checked skirt, $104.90, and gathered neck blouse, $79.90, Marks & Spencer. 13 Cosmo ring $480, Diamanti Per Tutti. 14 Simulated moonstone necklace, $59, Chomel. 15 Multiple cardholder, $190, Rabeanco. 16 Chain tassel handbag, $290, Love Moschino. 17 Acrylic ring, $12, KIMOJ.
