It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the sweet familiar sound of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” can be heard playing through-out the malls and Starbuck’s red cups are officially back.
Only 2 days left until Christmas and time is flying by! Did you get done with all the Xmas shopping yet? No? Don’t know what to get? Don’t worry, Cosmo got your back, girlfriend!
We came up with a round-up of gift ideas for every type of girl out there, so you won’t need to stress about the last minute Xmas shopping mayhem. And they are all JUST 100DHS and below! Your bank account will thank us 😉
~ Lifestyle ~
1. Something for the ‘Bubbly’ Friend
Lush, Dhs87
This adorable gift set is laden with sugary sweet goodness that will leave your skin irresistibly soft and smelling like a snack. Your friend is guaranteed to love the ‘Cheery Snowflake’ bath bomb and the ‘Candy Cane’ bubble bar that will last her for multiple uses! *puts it on my own wish list*
2. For the Traveler at Heart
Bath & Body Works, Dhs100
We all have that friend who suffers from that so called “wanderlust”, always restless and dreaming of the next big adventure. You might not be able to actually get her a plane ride to Italy. But you sure can invite her on a sensory trip through the ancient streets and cafes of Rome with this gift. The 3 wick candle smells of Cannoli and chocolate, instantly transporting you to a sweet morning in Rome.
3. For the Caffeine Junkie
Namshi.com, Dhs65
Ah yes, that coffee loving friend who can’t survive a single day without her fresh cup of pipin’ hot joe. She’s tried every coffee shop in town and swears by cold brew and prefers her brew made the old fashioned way. What better way to bring her cheer this Xmas than with this super stylish, collapsible coffee drip. *FAAAANCYY*
4. For the Girly Girl
Namshi.com, Dhs85
A monogram is the perfect personal touch for every gift! This cute and stylish mug is ideal for that friend who’s all about the perf styled Insta shot. It’s gonna look cute with a colourful smoothie bowl, a fun #treatyoself snap or simply for enjoying your biscuits with a fresh cup of drip coffee (the perfect pairing for 3).
5. For the Roommate
Namshi.com, Dhs45
Don’t get us wrong, we all love our roommate, they are our BFF, psychologist and surrogate sister. However, sometimes we all need a break and the house chores need to be done…. So this sign is perfect for subtle communication between you two and will make your roomie get the hint.
6. For the Health Nut
Amazon.com, Dhs102
Every NYE one friend’s New Year’s resolutions is “lose weight” or “hit the gym every week”. So be a good sport and gift them this incredibly cute yoga mat to support them on their journey! It’s so pretty that you can’t help but join in some hot yoga. #motivationbooster
7. For the Curly Bae
Sephora, Dhs100
Curly hair can be a real day-to-day struggle, hence needs some extra love and care. Give the gift of gorgeous and detangled locks to the Curly Bae in your life. This handy lil’ brush doesn’t tug or pull strands and damage the hair. It’s especially practical for curls as it easily and speedy detangles even wet hair. No more tortures brushing sessions #hairgoals
~ Beauty ~
8. For the Skin Fanatic
Sephora, Dhs40
Clean, plump and radiant skin , that’s the ultimate goal of your bestie. Her beauty regime consists of 5 different face products (I have no clue what half of them are even for) and she uses a face mask at least twice a week. Beauty ain’t no game for the Skin Fanatic friend. You can’t go wrong with this Insta-worthy GlamGlo face mask that will foam up and turn you into a cute polar bear with super smooth skin!
9. The Nervous Lip Biter
Sephora, Dhs16
SOS. Winter is here, the changing weather and UAE AC puts a huge stress on our skin and especially the super sensitive lips: Lip balm mandatory. But alas, there is that one friend who keeps on licking their lips or even worse, bites them until they bleed. That’s a real chapped lip emergency! Rescue your friend from her misery with this no effort super easy to use jelly lip mask. One treatment and her lips re going to be as plump and kissable as ever.
10. For the Lazy Gal
Sephora, Dhs65
Nails on fleek! Neatly manicured nails instantly make you look put together, cute and sophisticated. Yet there is that one friend who is simply too lazy to get her nails done or *gasp* walks around with chipped nails for WEEKS. That ends now. We found the ultimate gift for that friend: SPRAY ON NAILPOLISH. Apply the base, give it a nice layer of paint, wash your hand et voila! Done is the pretty mani. They will love you forever!
11. The Make-up Hoarder
Victoria’s Secret, Dhs85
Gift your fav beauty lover in your life a chique lil’ make-7up bag for her to store all her goodies like a true Angel. It has the perf travel size and is ideal for that jet set life! Gift it up.
12. For the Doll
Sephora, Dhs95
This incredible Tarte gift set is any beauty lover’s dream! It contains everything you need for that irresistible wink. The faux lashes + glue, liquid eyeliner and mascara are all together worth almost Dhs300!!! The price is just too good to resist. We’ll get 3 gift sets for ourselves, one for our bestie one for mom and one for grandma, everyone is getting this amazing gift this winter!
Let the shopping begin!