Wrapping up warm has never looked so stylish…

1. Burberry leather and suede platform ankle boots
2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Hillier Hobo leather shoulder bag
3. Juicy Couture wool-blend military coat

The weeks leading up to Christmas invariably run away with everyone… before you know it you’re battling the high street crowds on Christmas Eve, making panic buys for loved ones, and promising yourself that next year you’ll be one of those smug individuals who buy and wrap their gifts in September. No one likes them, but who’s having the last laugh now? So if your mind is a blank, then here is some present inspiration for your female friends and relatives (unless your brother has a penchant for mittens) that I’m sure would go down a treat:

1. Rodgers & Rodgers round cocktail ring – £75
2. Diptyque Mimosa candle – £36
3. Dwell Shimmer wine glasses (set of 4) – £19.95
4. Roberts Revival Digital radio – £129.95
5. nails inc. George Street polish – £15
6. ASOS nude feather clutch – £26
7. UGG Australia Nightengale slippers – £65
8. notonthehighstreet.com French Boudoire knickers – £22
9. Keep Calm Gallery My Coffee print – £18
10. Jo Heckett Herb & Vegetable labels – £6 each
11. Laura Mercier Fresh Fig Honey Bath – £30
12. Accessorize Chunky Capped gloves – £12

December is really the only time of year that you can get away with wearing head-to-toe sequins and not look like a Strictly reject. Here are some party dresses that will have you glittering as prettily as your fairy lights and guarantee you’ll stand out on New Year’s Eve:

1. Mango chocolate dress – £69.90
2. Rise Ritika dress – £65
3. Rare sweetheart dress – £25
4. Reiss Kiara dress – £295
5. French Connection Samantha dress – £160
6. Topshop Iconic Heavy Beaded dress – £130
7. Anna Sui silk tulle dress – £870
8. Matthew Williamson Dégradé dress – £1,895
9. Adam silk organza dress – £1,305

Ok, so in terms of combined price we’re talking really offensive, but how ridiculously pretty are these? Everybody needs a bit of sparkle for the festive season…

1. Kate Spade Jingle flats
2. Issa sequin dress
3. Mulberry Grey Ostrich bag