Whether you’re gathering ideas for Christmas gifts for the Average Jane’s in your household, or looking for things to add to your own Christmas lists to leave laying around as inspiration for your Average Joe, here are some of our top picks for 2024.
Jewellery from Only Child
Bracelet £22
Necklace £28
A bit of bling never hurts, and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Only Child has some great pieces with fabulous and funky designs to suit various tastes.
We love the Moon & Stars Beaded necklace and bracelet, made with 18k gold-plated chain with the Only Child tag and gold-plated moons and stars with coloured twist beads in between. It might not be solid gold, but the plating is hardwearing, tarnish-resistant and won’t be easily damaged by water or sweat, so you can wear it as everyday jewellery without worrying.
The necklace is 40cm long, with a 5.5cm extension chain, and the bracelet is 19cm with a 3cm extension chain, so both can be worn as tight or loose as the wearer requires. A perfect gift if you’re shopping on a budget or just looking for a little gift that looks fabulous.
Bravissimo Underwear
Alicia Bra from £36
Matching briefs from £18
A gorgeous underwear set is something that we Average Janes tend to love. This set from Bravissimo is incredibly comfortable to wear, and looks stunning, on or off…
It’s vibrant and stylish and will look fabulous on all Average Janes, curvy, straight or anything in between. The racerback style, held in place by a magnetic clasp, is not only a nice detail but also stops the straps from slipping.
To complete the set, two different styles of matching briefs are available.
Beautifect Box
From £279
This truly modern, award-winning vanity case acts as a makeup table, mirror, case, and light, all rolled into one compact form. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the Beautifect Box is ideal for use at home and when travelling, keeping those favourite products neatly stored and easily accessible.
The light simulated daylight, ensuring great light quality. Three different lighting level settings allow flawless makeup application every time. The battery can be recharged via a USB connection, lasting around four weeks between charges.
This portable dressing table is not only an asset at home but also excellent for travel. The lithium-ion battery in the Beautifect Box means it will need to form part of your hand luggage rather than hold luggage, but it is pretty compact, so that’s not too much of a problem for most.
It looks super stylish in black, white, gold or nude and is extremely functional – a definite winner!
Beautifect Glow Mirror
£159
The Beautifect Glow Mirror is a lovely addition to any dressing table. It is cordless and rechargeable, with three different lighting shades to emulate evening, daylight or bright sunlight. The light is highly adjustable, giving the perfect light at any time of day, and as the ring light is around the outside of the mirror, there are no shadows.
The rechargeable battery lasts up to 2 weeks on a single charge, and being cordless, it can be used on any surface for added convenience. It also comes with a 5x magnification mirror, which can be attached to the main mirror.
Available in gold or nude, it can blend into the dressing table or become a standout feature, but it will certainly become a firm favourite for daily use.
Beautifect Heatsonic Cleansing Brush
£129
Make every day a spa day with the Heatsonic cleansing brush. This great little device has six different settings, with and without heat, which will elevate skincare routines and leave skin feeling vibrant and glowing every time.
The oscillating silicone pad helps open the pores in the skin to thoroughly remove not only oil and makeup residue but also dead skin cells. This allows the skin to better absorb skin care products, making them more effective. The head is covered in tiny silicone bristles, easily reaching every facial curve, giving a blissful full-face massage in minutes.
The Heatsonic Cleansing Brush is waterproof, so it is safe for use in the bath or shower and is rechargeable via a USB connection.
Monogrammed Clothing from Uniqlo
Embroidery from £10
What shows you have put thought into a gift more than having it personalised? Uniqlo offers a personalisation service for a wide range of items from its clothing and accessories ranges. The service, which starts from £10 per item, is available from 6 stores across the UK and Scotland, including London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
You could go one step further for extra kudos and get monogrammed pyjamas for him and her, ready to snuggle up and watch Christmas movies.
Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex 4-in-1 High-velocity Hair Dryer System
£200
There are plenty of hair-styling gadgets out there, but if you want something compact and multifunctional, the SpeedStyle Pro Flex could be the perfect Christmas gift.
It’s lightweight and foldable, making it much easier to pack into a drawer for storage or a suitcase for travel. The four easily connected attachments allow the creation of styles from straight to curl, with a cool shot feature to help close the hair cuticles to hold the style.
Multiple temperature settings and a scalp protection mode help protect the hair from heat damage as much as possible. The high airflow cuts the drying time compared to a standard hairdryer, so you can be ready to party in no time, with a basic hair-drying session taking just a few minutes.
Hair is left looking sleek and shiny with little effort, keeping fly-away hairs to a minimum. This is a practical, thoughtful gift that simplifies styling and saves valuable time with every use.
All You Knit is Love – The Official Beatles Knitting Book
£23
If any Average Janes in your life are knitting fans, this hardback knitting pattern collection could be a perfect pick this Christmas. It is packed with colourful patterns inspired by the music, imagery and album artwork of The Beatles.
There are patterns for cardigans, jumpers and accessories for every member of the family – even the dog! It isn’t just for experienced crafters either, with patterns for beginner and intermediate knitters, so even if they are just getting started, it will inspire them to keep learning, with plenty of instruction to help along the way.
Expect a Beatles-based jumper to be in your stocking next Christmas…
Blooming Artificial Boston Fern
£22
We all know people who would love a beautiful, full-looking plant in their living space but are just terrible at keeping them alive. This is the perfect alternative that even they can’t kill.
There are lots of different species available from Blooming Artificial, but we love this Boston Fern. It’s a great size and can be easily fettled to look pretty realistic – not perfect, but add a stylish ceramic pot and take the time to spread the leaves out and manipulate them into place, and you will be hard-pressed to tell it isn’t real unless you are up really close.
It’s a nice budget-friendly Christmas gift for non-green-fingered Janes or Joes moving out or even heading to university.
