Here comes the rain again
Frame Chain has nailed the crossover between fun, functionality and fashion with its collection of beautiful eyewear chains. Rain on Me is quite possibly one of the most striking and seasonally appropriate eyewear chains you could ever find. Its signature drop earring silhouette reaches a new level of lavishness with six cascading strings of delicate baroque pearls that hang elegantly around the face. Paired with a black silk shirt or evening wear, this is a frame chain of dreams, and the best part? When you don’t need your frames, you can simply clip off the loops and wear the chain as a piece of jewellery. Yes, please.
A walk down gin lane
The lure of the branded advent calendar is stronger than ever, from beauty to booze the choices are limitless and this gin and tonic advent calendar by Fever Tree is the ultimate pressie. Providing the perfect countdown to Christmas, it contains 12 perfectly paired gin and tonics from classic to fruity to floral. There really is something for everyone and if three-quarters of your drink is the mixer, you might as well mix with the best.
Bright spark
Francis Klein is a family-run business famed for their incredible collection of crystal adorned spectacles and sunglasses. This frame, aptly named ‘Spark’, will quite literally spark joy this Christmas. A glamorous cat’s-eye with a stylish 1950s flair to it, it really does encapsulate the merging of traditional design techniques and modern craftsmanship.
One hundred percent handmade in France; elegance, originality and creativity are at the heart of everything they do and let’s face it, there is no better time of the year to adorn yourself with shimmer and sparkles than the festive season.
Lighting up
Light up the season and fill your home with the incredible scent of Christmas with this comforting and calming candle by Jo Loves. With lead notes of fresh pine that dance with lavender, incense and amber, it gives a warm and welcoming scent that has the lovely nostalgic feeling of Christmas. A candle is a perfect gift and, in light of the festive theme of giving, Jo Loves will donate 28p from the sale of every Christmas Trees Home Candle to Magic Breakfast, a charity dedicated to preventing hunger as a barrier to education.
The cat’s sunglasses
These inflated cat’s eye sunglasses by Loewe are sure to become another hit for the brand under Jonathan Anderson’s creative direction. Sexy, sculptural and seriously striking, they are stamped with the house moniker and really pop in a range of primary colours.
The glossy red is Christmas personified. The collection is a trio of retro-futuristic energy; featuring the mask, rectangular and cat’s eye and whichever your choice, they will instantly give a more directional feel to pared-back outfits. Like wearable art, these dramatic frames would make an incredibly special gift for eyewear collectors or fashion lovers alike.
Right price, right place
Oliver Bonas is high-street royalty. From homeware to fashion, books and jewellery, it is a one-stop shop for affordable and unique gifting. This set of mustard yellow cotton placemats are gorgeous, whatever the theme of your table. The white embroidered patterns and frill edging provide a romantic finish, while the yellow works beautifully alongside reds, greens or metallics. A well-dressed table at Christmas is an absolute must-have and these pretty placemats will work all year round.
