There’s just over two weeks left until Christmas Day, and if you are a last minute shopper/gift giver like me this guide is for you.

Avoid the rushed thought scramble of deciding what to get a loved one for Christmas with the selection of gift ideas below that are quality, luxurious, Black-owned, and best of all suitable for the Autumn/Winter season.

DELORES BY DELORES

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“I looked up the meaning of Ascension and it reminded me of how birds tend to ascend from the ground up. I then decided to focus on the textures and colours of their wings.” said Delores.

The Macaw Cardigan also makes for a beautiful alternative to the traditional ugly Christmas jumper (if your loved one is not about that life) and can be worn after the Christmas season is over.

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DEW WOODS

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If your loved one likes to indulge in some self-care, these elegant candles and diffusers from Dew Woods will add a grown and sexy aroma to whatever their routine may be.

Founded in Ghana in 2018, Dew Woods represents modern African luxury, and is inspired by a love of aromatherapy. You can also rest easy knowing that no toxic scents will be wafting around from lighting one of these candles as Dew Woods is eco-friendly, made with natural wax blends and hand poured. 

These scents also make a tasteful addition to a dinner party set up if you plan to invite friends and family over for Christmas.

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AM : PM

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It is well and truly boot season and this new line of boots from am:pm‘s (pronounced am to pm) A/W 21 capsule are statement pieces that will elevate even the simplest of outfits.

Available in Azure Blue, Apple Green and Truffle Brown, the TONI boots are made from synthetic leather, and feature a slanted toe shape, padded insole cushion and a patent finish. For your loved one that always proclaims ‘I have nothing to wear’, these boots are currently available for pre-order to make the cut for those upcoming new years parties.

Shop AM:PM.

TEMPLE

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Now this one is for the men in your life, who don’t prioritise skincare but should, or who would like to but don’t know where to start. TEMPLE has got them covered with their skincare range that encourages ‘self-care for the mandem‘.

Formulated with darker skin tones in mind (very important), TEMPLE offers four products for a simple, no-fuss routine, that is free from artificial fragrances and cruelty free.

Their calming aesthetic speaks to the natural ingredients, such as organic aloe vera and vitamin C that their products are formulated with. You can get a full skin care set with step by step instructions to help you or your loved ones get started.

Shop TEMPLE.

MIND & MONEY PLANNER

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This is the time of the year where we begin to plan for the year ahead, new year resolutions, rebrands, and all that jazz. For your organised loved one, this Mind & Money planner from the The Break is a practical Christmas gift they are sure to be thankful for.

This may be one of the most well-thought out planners on the market, for the financially savvy and anyone with intentional goals for 2022, the Mind & Money planner follows a bullet journaling template with undated monthly pages (so you don’t feel like a failure if you miss a week or two), week to view pages (5 weeks), and pre-and post-monthly check-ins.

Currently available for pre-order, shipping begins on the 13th December so it should arrive just in time for Christmas.

Shop the Mind & Money Planner.

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