You all know what the beginning of December means… A couple of weeks until Christmas Eve!! For those of you who didn’t start your Christmas shopping yet: I know it’s always difficult finding “out of the box” gift ideas. So, in the hopes of making things easier for myself as well as you, check the below before you hit the malls!

For Beauty Lovers

This summer I discovered their Baby Dull Kiss and blush, from Saint Laurent. It’s a 2 in 1 mousse that highlights both your lips and cheeks with a matte finish. It is available in 12 different colors. In my experience, the nicest one for summer is the pinkish color (number 8), and for winter the prune color (number 11). For a lower budget, you could go for the M.A.C. matte Sin: it’s a special edition that will perfectly fit your outfits this winter!

For Gem Lovers

Guys, if she’s your wife then pamper her with a nice colored stone ring. They never go out of trend! If she’s classical, opt for a Ruby, Saphire, or Emerald. And if she’s a risk taker you can go with an Amethyst or Morganite! These last two stones will give her a fresh, young, and out of the box look.

If she’s still your girlfriend then I guess it’s still too early for that kind of gifts! I would suggest you go visit the “Bar a Bijoux” at Vanina for a personalized bracelet or necklace! You can mix and match different shapes and colors to create the perfect piece! A tip from me: get her an extra ribbon of a different color so she can alternate depending on what she’s wearing! I got my Ayla bracelet with both a blue and a pink ribbon!

For Fashion Lovers

I believe members of this category already have lots of heels, bags, jeans, tops, belts and anything in between! So for a change, why don’t you offer them some nice Fashion books? I would suggest:

• “Chanel+Dior Duo” gift set, by Assouline – (the brand is available at Aishti in Lebanon or you can order it online on their website)
• The Fashion Book by Phaidon (available at Librairie Antoine in Lebanon)

For the Fitness Lovers

Go for the newest sports fuss: A calorie counter watch! The best ones are: The FitBit Flex, the Polar RS300X, and the Nike Fuel Band SE.

For Herbs Lovers

Check out this amazing gift box from Kusmi Tea! Not only is it esthetically nice, but it also is one of the best Russian teas, offering a wide variety of regular, green as well as wellness teas! The best ones that I have tried so far are the Rose Green Tea, and the Detox Tea (which will help you with weight loss).

For The Hard-Workers

A full body massage, a facial treatment, a facial massage, a hair therapy… They will thank you a million times for this soothing gift! Go to the nearest SPA and ask for the available offers they have for Christmas. I-day Spa by Aishti is definitely one of the best out there using authentic organic products! Ask them for Christmas offers!

…And If You’re Still Lost

I received a box at my doorstep a couple of days ago, called: “The Wonder-full box”. It’s a new concept based on offering someone an unforgettable experience instead of a tangible product! The one I received is: The Gourmet fine. I can basically pick one activity (discover the chocolate making process, a 12 course gastronomical dinner at an Asian restaurant, a guided tour of the farmer’s market etc…) and then book it! Plus, it’s valid for a whole year!

N.