6 Last Minute Gift Ideas If You’re Running Late On Your Christmas Shopping

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Amidst the stressful work deadlines, holiday dinner preparations, and numerous parties to attend, it’s easy for your Christmas gifting list to slip your mind. But there’s no need to panic when it comes to rushing your gift shopping – we’ve got you covered.

The lippie addict? Check. The fashionista? Check. The traveller and music lover? Check and check. From nail polish to wireless headphones, here are the perfect last minute gift ideas for six personalities.

Ciate London MANI MARKER (ciatelondon.com)
A quick and easy manicure is only a few swipes away so that you, or your nail art-loving friend, will never be caught dead without perfect nails again. Ciate London’s MANI MARKER is a nail polish pen that is the ultimate go-to for quick fixes.

CoverGirl x Katy Perry Katy Kat Matte Lipsticks (covergirl.ca)
Available in a wide selection of colours from your classic nudes to bold purples and blacks, the COVERGIRL Katy Kat Matte Lipsticks features a demi-matte finish and gives the wearer a creamy and hydrated pout. Perfect for your lippie addicted friends and family, what do you say?

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As soon as the festive season started kicking off, waves of green and red welcomed us with a bang. With everyone sporting the holidays' signature colour, wearing empowering shades of red can be a bit challenging. With the colour popping up in almost every place and wardrobe, it's easy to run out of ideas as to how you can play with it.

If you feel like you're missing out on all the "red outfit" fun, no worries! One way to prevent your reds from being washed out is by wearing it as an accent rather than going for a full-on red fashion piece. This way, you can still give off that festive vibe, and give more structure and dimension to your outfit without blending in with the Christmas baubles and wall decors everywhere.

With the weather cool and breezy, putting on layers is a practical option. To make your reds stand out this season, matching it up with fashion pieces that have edgy cuts. Mixing and matching with the idea of playful, sleek and chic will give divine results (trust us!). 

Red is a powerful colour. Combined with the loud and bright festive feel of the season, there are more than enough reasons to kick things up a notch and be more experimental with this bold shade. Give yourself the liberty to reach for plaids, wools, corduroys, and other patterns and prints and be surprised at how this will light up and level up your holiday look. 

As much as it can be fun, holidays can also be a bit of a drag when it comes to deciding on the outfits we're going to wear. With Christmas parties here and there – and not to mention holiday shopping, decorating, and travel planning looming over our heads – getting a wardrobe revamp in the midst of it all can be a stressful thing. But does it have to be?

The answer is a big, fat no – that's right! There is a way to change up your look and be as stylish as ever in less than a jiffy. We give you our tricks down below.

Living in the tropics does not often give us a lot of opportunities to incorporate scarves in our outfits. That's why with the cool breeze coming up with the festive season, it is time to be creative with this versatile accessory. Turn an outfit from a seven to a 10 by using a scarf loosely hung over your neck, or using it as a wrap-around dress, a shawl, a belt... the possibilities are endless. All the time you need is no more than a minute.

Probably the most typical tip out of the others, but hey – it has to be included in this list. There's just something about taking an outfit to a whole new level by adding one statement accessory to set the entire look together. Our pro tip? Go for cool-toned silvers as they are easier to pair up to all shades and outfit ensembles than gold accessories.