The best Christmas 2024 gift ideas for that special lady in your life

They look like snacks and even smell like snacks, but tell your foodie girlfriend to hold her horses before taking a big munch out of one of these. Created by a local pastry chef turned candle artist, the quirky hyperrealistic pieces from Bui Bui Candles are sure to bring a touch of cheer to their recipient – and anywhere they’re displayed. Prices start from around $7.50 for a fried chicken design, but can go up to the $30 to $40 range for more elaborate works. There’s even a series featuring our favourite local treats such as tutu kueh ($14.90) and kuih bahulu ($9.90).

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Make gifting a breath of fresh air with MAISON 21G’s scent-sational offerings. Sweep your special lady off her feet with the most popular Perfume Creation – Rose & Honey set ($140), where she can personalise her Eau de Parfum with a magnifier and layer the two scents. With the natural freshness of red roses and the rich sweetness of honey, it’s a match made in fragrance heaven. Make it truly unforgettable with the Perfume Creation Atelier ($180), a 60-minute masterclass in perfumery. From exploring her scent personality to crafting her very own signature fragrance, she’ll walk away with a bespoke 30ml bottle that’s uniquely hers. And for the woman who loves to experiment, the Scent Discovery Box ($200) is a treasure trove of 12 mini scent sprays – perfect for mixing, matching, and creating countless combinations.

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There’s a new artisanal handbag label in town, and it’s proudly Singaporean. Founded by a pair of local self-taught leather artisans, Mathilde is one to watch out for with its durable pieces that are made to last – and so confident are the owners in this claim that their creations come with a lifetime warrantee. With stylish versatility for both work and play, everything is painstakingly crafted from scratch by hand with the finest precision. A compact top handle  Cadenza handbag starts from $770, while larger pieces go up to around $1,050. There’s also a bespoke option (from $970) for you to customise something one-of-a-kind.

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Elegant and feminine but full of character – that’s how we’d describe the jewellery from Mondays Made, a homegrown brand that just opened its first boutique at Orchard this year after steady success with its online debut. Adding on to its dainty floral designs and unique reversible necklaces comes its new festive range titled ‘A Spark of Wishes’, featuring the whimsical Serenity Fairy necklace ($109), Wishing Arc moissanite bracelet ($119), and other gem-studded items to match.

Worry not if your best gal has sensitive skin or eczema, because all these demi-fine pieces are made using hypoallergenic materials like 18k gold vermeil and 925 rhodium.

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The end of the year can be a hectic time – it’s often a rushed period at work and while year-end gatherings are certainly welcome, they can leave one exhausted at the end of the day. Treat your lady to the gift of self-care with Lush's Christmas 2024 collection, a delightful lineup of festive-themed body care products that smell like heaven. Some new products to look forward to this year include the Dreaming of a White Christmas bath bomb ($16) featuring a snowman design, an adorable Bubble Bear bubble bar ($14), and the Star of Wonder bath bomb ($15) that spins with rainbow fizz once it touches water.

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The general consensus is that it’s difficult to shop for shoes for others, but that shouldn’t be the case with Singaporean footwear brand DMK – now run by its second-gen owners. Started by the pair’s mum who struggled to find stylish yet well-fitting shoes for her wide feet, its wallet-friendly designs are wholly inclusive so that every lady can strut with confidence. Having tried them ourselves, we can easily say DMK’s shoes, which run from size 35 to 42, are very much true to size, lightweight, and uber comfy. Whether she’s got petite, broad, or bunion-prone feet, its range of chic heels, sandals, boots, and pumps is foolproof – all you gotta do is pick a design that best suits her vibe.

That said, if you still don’t trust yourself to help her make that choice, there’s also the safer option of DMK’s bags.

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We all love to see a thriving local beauty brand, and Romi Beauty is one with a loyal fanbase despite being relatively new to the market at slightly over two years old. Well-loved for its inclusive range of Dream Skin Tint liquid foundation shades and clean range of skincare, the brand has recently launched a new Lip Treat Oil ($24) that gives a juicy glow with a sheer glassy tint of colour. It’s available in four shades – Sunset Punch, Pink Crush, Rosewood, and Sheer Bliss – but if your goal is to really spoil her, then present her with a festive boxed set ($85) comprising the full range.

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