From foodie friends to broke-ass siblings
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All S/he Wants For Christmas Is Food
For the food lover in your life, a list of eats and treats s/he will surely appreciate
By Nicole Blanco Ramos
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Let him or her experience the art of tea gastronomy via TWG’s anniversary menu; we recommend the duck and foie gras |
Show you care through a caviar cake care package, SAUMON Caviar Cake |
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Sweet treats for the whole fam to enjoy, Chupa Chups Super Mega Lolly |
A tin of the Original CHOCOLATE DREAMCAKE™, Le Sucré Lab Chocolates |
TWG’s Anniversary Menu is available from November 14 to 25, 2018 at all TWG Tea Salons and Boutiques.
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Here’s to The Picky Gamer In Your Life
Elevate the gaming experience with his/her gift of choice
By Adie Pieraz
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New holiday-appropriate shirts for staying in or going out, Old Navy |
Playstation Gift Card, prices vary |
Their one priority: comfort, Uniqlo Pajamas, P1,490 |
For gaming on-the-go, Nintendo 3DS, P10,000-P12,300 |
A merry take on the classic, 2750-Cotu Classic, Superga, P2,250 |
A powerful phone for gaming, photos and the everyday, Honor 8x, P12,990 |
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Presents for Your Artsy-Fartsy BFF
Gift ideas for your creative, workaholic best friend (whose career you might not fully understand, but fully support anyway!)
By Cessi Trenas
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Clean Matte pressed powder, Covergirl—for a beautiful canvas that’s cruelty-free, too |
Rounded square catch-all, Nooke, P790 |
Something fresh and citrusy, for days when she needs a boost, Solinotes Paris, P695 |
Vyara square-toed heels, Munimuni, P2,050 |
Gel Polish in Pampered, Happy Skin x Posh Nails Express, P299 |
Consume Zine, P400 |
Covergirl is available in leading department stores, Zalora, Beauty MNL and Watsons.com.ph.
Solinotes Paris is available in all Rustan’s Department Stores, leading SM Department Stores and Rockwell Perfumerie.
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Them Broke Ass Sisters
Because despite their countless “ate pautang,” you still love ‘em
By Alex Lara
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Amazone Hobo bag XS, Longchamp, $480 (approx. P10,800) |
Starbucks Card, P300 |
Something fun to keep sis in a cheery mood, Cocktail Shower Gel in Pina Colada, P495 |
Monogram Phone Card Pocket, Tory Burch, $48 (approx. P2,500) |
Cropped top with applique, Moschino x H&M, P7,990 |
Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter Palette (Limited Edition), Fenty Beauty, P2,900 |
Cocktail Shower Gel also comes in Cosmopolitan and Mojito. Available in all Beauty Bar outlets.
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To Your Ride or Die Biker Kuya
For that perfect ride
By Jordan Nathaniel Tan
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Black waterproof motorcycle jacket, Wicked Stock, $79.49 (approx. P4,195) |
Mr Perfect soap, Mr Beards, P365.16 |
GoPro Hero 7, P24,690 |
Wayfarers, Ray-ban Ferrari collection, P14,990 |
High cut sneakers, Vans x Space Voyager, $110 (approx. P5,800) |
Mr. Beards is available in all Beauty Bar outlets.
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#FitFam Jowa
Presents for your significant other with a serious fitness obsession. Show your full support, even though you still don't get the health and fitness jargons they use
By Sarah Santiago
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White pocketable parka, Uniqlo, P1,490 |
Help keep that same energy post-workout, Naturally European Ginger and Lime Travel Collection, P795 |
Ultimate Climalite Long Tights, Adidas, P2,800 |
Fitbit Charge 2, P8,490 |
Naturally European is available in all Beauty Bar outlets.
Still not sure what to get? Keep it practical and ask loved ones what gift they’d actually prefer. Whatever you decide, always remember that it’s not the price tag, but the thought that counts. Happy Christmas!
Compiled by Sarah Santiago
Illustrations and art Alexandra Lara