The Christmas Gift Guide - For budgets from $100 - $500
From $100 - $500
1.Pamper her tresses with Dr Hauschka's Festive Tresses Coffret
» With Apricot & Sea Buckthorn Shampoo (250ml), Jojoba & Marsh Malloow Hair conditioner (250ml) and Neem Hair Lotion (100ml). $100
2.Gucci Envy Me Coffret Set
» With Eau de Toilette UC(50ml), Body Lotion(200ml) and Miniature (3ml) for $117
3.For the sound buff
» Audio™ 480 Virtual Phone Booth™ with sound-isolating earbuds and wind-noise reduction technology to filter out external distractions while you work on your laptop. Compatible with both PCs and Macs (USB version only) and available in analog (S$139) and USB (S$169) versions.
4.Charge your notebook on the go with APC's Power Ready backpack-style notebook cases
» Works with its universal power adapter to charge laptops and mobile devices while they are stored within the cases. Price: $119
5.APC Mobile Battery Pack
» Emergency battery for your MP3 players and mobile phones. Perfect for the busy executive who is always running around. $129
6.Get mum a kitchen helper
» Prepare an entire meal with VitaCuisine this Christmas with the touch of a button. Made by Tefal, the steamer uses a steam circulation system, but ensures that flavours are not mixed due to its unique design. Available at major department stores. Price: $159
7.Is it an accessory, or a storage device?
» Heart Beat USB Memory Key from Swarovski. A thumb drive in the shape of a beautiful heart pendant on a silver silk cord, set with crystals. Stores 1 GB of data with password protection, high-speed USB 2.0 interface. Price: $313
8.Christmas Gift Hamper from Whitebait & Kale
» Pommery Brut Royal Champagne, WBK pralines (12 pieces), Ashers Highland Single Malt Whiskey cake, 2 Riedal Shiraz or Riesling glasses and 2 Riedel Champagne flutes. Choice of 1 wine from the following list: By Farr, Pinot Noir, Vasse Felix, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Jasper Hill, Riesling. Price: $338
9.Swensen's Jolly Season Package $156
» Treat friends and colleagues to Christmas munchies of ice-cream log cake, salads, potatoes or pastas (choice of 2), a bottle of sparkling fruit juice and choice of a turkey, lamb or beef from Swensen's.
10.Good dog
» When you have a dog lover on your list, the temptation is to go cutesy with all things furry or chewy. Don't gnaw on these bronze dog bookends, which will give your library of Penguin classics some serious street cred. Throw in a couple of heavy mahogany desks and you'll look right at home in the Magisterium's office in The Golden Compass. Add the leather photo frames for good measure. Priced at $129 for a pair of dog bookends and $139 for the leather photo frame. Available at Salut Lifestyle, 40C Harding Road. Tel: 6476-5603.
11.HomeDirect prepaid card
» Spare a thought for the cook in your home who not only has to plan the week's menu, but also has to lug home all the groceries.
The ideal gift could be HomeDirect's prepaid card. With this home delivery service, enjoy the convenience of having staple groceries like rice, sugar and oil delivered to your home.
Apart from brown and white jasmine rice, there are also other healthier choices like canola oil, olive oil, vegetarian oyster sauce, and brown sugar from established brands like Sunbeam, Naturel, Golden Phoenix, Heavenly, Tai Hua, SIS and Woh Hup.
Recipients save money and time because there is free delivery with every 10kg rice order.
HomeDirect's prepaid card is available in $50, $100 and $200 denominations. For this festive season, every prepaid card will have an extra 10 per cent value added to it. For example, a $50 card will have a value of $55.
HomeDirect prepaid card available from See Hoy Chan (1988) Pte Ltd, 32Carpenter Street; Tel: 6535-5222; Website: www.seehoychan.com.sg
12.Revaléskin three-step system
» Revaleskin is the new anti-ageing kid on the block which, as the manufacturers claim, ushers in a new age of super-potent antioxidants.
The active ingredient is CoffeeBerry - an extract of the unripe coffee bean fruit. CoffeeBerry is reputedly an antioxidant with one of the highest naturally occurring antioxidant levels known today.
According to clinical studies, the skin becomes smoother, pigmentation gets lighter and fine lines are diminished in as little as three weeks. Microscopic examination also showed an increase in collagen.
The Revaleskin three-step system currently includes a facial cleanser, night cream, and day cream with SPF 15, and is priced at $298. It is exclusively available at doctors' offices.
13.Laine's Papeterie
» A scrapbook filled with pictures and memories is a special gift that will always be appreciated.
If you do not have time to be creative or if you know someone looking for a new hobby, scrapbook kits are also great Christmas present ideas.
Has your friend recently had a baby? Give her a pink or blue scrapbook with baby decorations.
Know a proud mum? A scrapbook kit with plenty of ideas on how to show off her children is the perfect gift. Or sign her up for a scrapbooking class.
Choose from a variety of scrapbooking classes at Laine's Papeterie.
To make a personalised keepsake for a gift, Laine's also supplies a wide assortment of DIY scrapbooking kits, each coordinated with materials and step-by-step instructions.
» True'Est has just what's needed for when the party's over with its two latest 90-minute clinical facial treatments.
The Whitening X-Pigment facial is supposed to help minimise skin tanning after overexposure to UV rays and help reduce the appearance of liver spots.
The Firming Pro-Collagen treatment is recommended for lifting and firming. Both these clinical facials incorporate microdermabrasion and sonophoresis or ultrasound technology, to allow for better and deeper absorption of the active ingredients used.
The ReNew Christmas package ($399) includes either one of the two facials, microdermabrasion and a Brow-lift with ReFirmeTM Skin Tightening Radio Frequency treatment.
True'Est, 391A Orchard Road, Level 16, Ngee Ann City Tower A; Tel: 6235-0990; Website: www.trueest.com.sg
15.Tasty cliche
» Who doesn't like that heady combination of champagne and caviar? Check out this yummy gift of Dom Perignon Vintage 1999 champagne, complete with two silver plates, four crystal flutes (two for champagne and two black ones for caviar), and two mother-of-pearl spoons. Unfortunately, caviar is not included. But maybe you could get them to throw in some free blinis. Priced at $450.
