Look at the calendar. You’re late. You haven’t finished shopping for your loved ones this Christmas (here’s hoping you started), and you’re panicking. Here you are ready to order a bunch of apple pies or a bulk order of salted egg chips. Hold. The. Phone. Not that there’s anything wrong with either choice but we’re here to give you a better approach. We’re coming out with gift guides for the different people in your lives with their specific interests in mind. People will start to think you’ve hired Santa’s elves somewhere because of this.
In this gift guide series, we’re starting out with a list of what to get your family. Scroll through and consider yourself one of the saved.
For the Family
Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-Ray DVD
A series to watch that will spark lots of conversations at home, any family would love to binge on the complete Star Wars original saga. Plus, it won’t be so bad to brush up on the story before heading to the theaters to watch Rogue One. Available on Amazon.
Tickets to Batanes
Treat the family to a vacation to scenic Batanes. Pitch in for the tickets and give everyone else the freedom to choose the accommodation and the itinerary. Available via Philippine Airlines.
For Mom and Dad
Rimowa Topas Sport Multiwheel with Electronic Tag
To inspire the parentals to take a break and travel more in the coming year, buy them matchy-matchy Rimowa Topas Sport Multiwheels. It’s sturdy and roomy for all their essentials and shopping finds, and it also comes with the new electronic tag. Rimowa. Available at Greenbelt 5.
Hay Mags Sofa
Lounging around and doing stuff as a family is best with a comfy sofa to sit and lie in. Just don’t have fights about taking up each other’s spot. Hay. Available at Design Story, Uptown Mall.
For Dad
Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Briefcase in Black
Spoil your dad with something fancy that he can use for work like this Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Briefcase. It comes in a classic design and is not flashy, so it’ll perfectly match any guy’s personal style. Gather the siblings if you want to give this as a group gift! Bottega Veneta. Available via Net-A Porter.
For Mom
La Mer’s Crème De La Mer, La Mer’s Lifting Eye Serum,La Mer’s Lifting and Firming Mask
Gift mom with the fountain of youth a.k.a. La Mer’s Crème De La Mer, because we all know how she sometimes forgets to take care of herself because of us. Spoil her extra by throwing in Lifting Eye Serum for brighter peepers and the Lifting and Firming Mask. Basically, a skincare set because duh, she definitely deserves it. La Mer. Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source, Glorietta 4.
For your Brother
Adidas NMD R1
Immerse yourself in the sneaker world and go get your brother a pair that he can wear on a daily basis. A good start can be the Adidas NMD R1. You can opt for the classic color palette like the gray, white, and blue or go all out and hunt for the limited editions he has been lusting over. Adidas. Available at Glorietta 2.
For the Sister
Fendi 2Jours embellished texture-leather continental wallet
Buying her a designer bag might be too much (Wink, she needs to do that on her own!), so opt for a striking wallet that will be easy to spot when she rummages through her every day bag like Fendi’s 2Jour Embellished leather wallet. Fendi. Available via Net-A-Porter.
For the cousins
Lush Bath Bombs
All the cousins—may you be a guy or girl—will receive one or two (if you are my fave!) Lush bath bombs this Christmas. It encourages you to relax after a long day of work or play. It doesn’t hurt that it comes in the cutest colors and yummy scents too. Lush. Available at Bonifacio High Street.
Muji Personalized Notebooks
Make an effort and avail of the personalized service Muji offers for your cousins. After all, notebooks still have a special place in our digital lives. Muji. Available at SM Megamall.
With additional reporting by Jacque De Borja
Art by Nico Ortigoza
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