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The Drop by Stylist’s latest gift list feature is here to make your Christmas shopping simpler
By Stylist Team
4 years ago
3 min read
These are the things from independent brands four Stylist editors have on their Christmas wishlists from our independent marketplace, The Drop.
To celebrate the beginning of gifting season, we’re excited to introduce our independent marketplace, The Drop’s latest feature, which allows you to create Christmas gift lists so you can keep track of everything you’ve earmarked for family and friends – simply browse more than 500 products across fashion, beauty, home and accessories and click on the heart icons to add a product to your chosen list. And to help make your Christmas shopping an easier, more collaborative experience, you can share the lists via email or WhatsApp – when someone buys an item, you’ll be notified to avoid double-ups.
In need of some gifting inspiration? Stylist’s editor-in-chief Lisa Smosarski, Gemma Crisp, editor of The Drop, Billie Bhatia, fashion features editor and Shannon Peter, beauty director have created their own wishlists, hand-picking their faves. Scroll down to discover what they’ve chosen and start creating your gift lists in abundance…
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Lisa Smosarski, editor-in-chief’s wishlist:
Valentina Karellas Sherwood Woollen Mittens
“I’ve always loved the 80’s vibes of a fingerless glove (stylish AND practical) and the colour blocking on this pair means they’re going to the top of my Christmas list.”
Shop Valentina Karellas sherwood woollen mittens at The Drop, £45
Cupple Twist Together Reusable Cup and Bottle
“How clever is this? A way to combine your water bottle and coffee cup so you can drink sustainably without having to lug your whole kitchen around with you.”
Shop Cupple twist together reusable cup and bottle at The Drop, £39.50
Humble Homeware Speckled Mini Stoneware Serving Pots (set of 2)
“Everything tastes better from a fancy dish – and these are perfect for everything from Mini Cheddars to brussels sprouts”.
Shop Humble Homeware speckled mini stoneware serving pots at The Drop, £14
Freya and Bailey Glow! Surge Moisturiser SPF30
“I have magpie-like tendencies towards the word “glow”, an eternal beauty goal for me, and this combination of hyaluronic acid, SPF plus a gentle tint really promises to counter the dulling effects of winter. Give me 10 bottles!”
Shop Freya and Bailey glow! surge moisturiser spf30 at The Drop, £42
Pennello Studio VISO Hand-Painted Candles
“These gorgeous candles are a subtle way to embrace the painterly face trend, and will add a much-needed splash of colour to my table arrangement this Christmas.”
Shop Pennello Studio VISO hand-painted candles at The Drop, £25
Plonk Bottles
“Finally a way to keep your rosé cold for summer picnics… I want this in my cupboard ready for the next sign of sunshine. Clever and a simple, chic design.”
Gemma Crisp, The Drop editor’s wishlist:
Sundry Skincare ice globes
“I’m so intrigued by the hype around ice globes – their depuffing and brightening qualities sound like something I can definitely get on board with.”
Lund London 300ml insulated water bottle
“I drink loads of water but don’t always want to lug a huge bottle around with me – these dinky 300ml reusable bottles are ideal for crossbody bags.”
Shop Lund London 300ml insulated water bottle at The Drop, £20
Rock on Ruby personalised year unisex hoodie
“Tis the season for loungewear and what’s more cosy than a navy hoodie emblazoned with a year that means something special? For me, it’ll be 2013, aka the year I moved to the UK.”
Shop Rock on Ruby personalised year unisex hoodie at The Drop, £32.50
510 Laundry hand-painted striped mini oblong cushion
“My sofa is in desperate need of glow-up so I’d be a very happy bunny if I unwrapped a selection of these handpainted striped cushions on Christmas Day.”
Shop 510 Laundry hand-painted striped mini oblong cushion at The Drop, £35
Sugarhill Brighton Callie jumper
“I’m not huge wearer of prints but I do make an exception for leopard, especially when it’s teamed with a sky-blue jumper with pink love hearts.”
Ella Grieves Designs personalised rainbow postcode print
“My gallery wall could do with some more typography and this colourful personalised postcode print is just what the interiors doctor ordered.”
Shop Ella Grieves Designs personalised rainbow postcode print at The Drop, £22
Billie Bhatia, fashion features editor’s wishlist:
Mustard Monday cotton detachable collar
“Popularised by cult Scandi brand Ganni, collars have huge transformative powers on your wardrobe. Upgrade your basics – T-shirts, sweatshirts and jumpers – with a bright, bold and affordable adornment from Mustard Monday. I particularly love the colours and abstract print of this one.”
Shop Mustard Monday cotton detachable collar at The Drop, £14
Sian Esther blue oversized nightshirt
“Shirt lovers, rejoice! Oversized in shape and made from soft cotton twill, this relaxed nightshirt with side slits is putting my usual baggy bedtime T-shirt to (necessary) shame. Almost too good to save just for nighttime, I’ll be repurposing mine in the summer as a beach cover up.”
House of Lady Muck 'Lift Me Up' eucalyptus and sandalwood energising bath oil 170ml
“We all deserve a bit of a pampering now and then, and for me that’s a Sunday bath. For the ultimate bath experience, it’s important to pull out all the stops – candles, curated playlist and bath oil. Soak your day away with House of Lady Muck’s eucalyptus and sandalwood energising bath oil. Delightful.”
Tayla Tayla velvet bow barrette with monogram
“It is officially bow season! In my book, there is no better season, and nothing that feels more festive than a velvet bow in my hair. Traditionalists might opt for black, but in a bid to go big this year I am all about the burgundy finish. Add the monogrammed initial – you won’t regret it.”
Shop Tayla Tayla velvet bow barrette with monogram at The Drop, £16
Originals Studio 'Mia' colour block stack candle
“The trend for filling our homes with candles we might never burn is not slowing down, and when they are as visually appealing as Originals Studio’s colour block stack candles why would we? Flourish your coffee table, fireplace, bookcase or even bedside table with these beauties.”
Shop Originals Studio ‘Mia’ colour block stack candle at The Drop, £15
Sun and Day scallop raffia lampshade
“Gone are the days when raffia and scalloped-edged interiors were soley reserved for the summer months. Both, now highly covetable within the interiors crowd, bring a sense of style to any room. The natural material gives an artisanal feel, while the scalloped edge adds a soft playfulness. Win-win.”
Shannon Peter, beauty director’s wishlist:
Scentered wellbeing ritual aromatherapy mini balms Christmas edition
“I rely heavily on aromatherapy to get me through stressful moments and deadlines, so I’d love this selection of mini balms. You simply roll them on your temples, wrists or other pressure points and let the mind-massaging aromas get to work.”
Shop Scentered wellbeing ritual aromatherapy mini balms Christmas edition at The Drop, £26
Originals Studio 'Wave' glasses – set of four
“Where I stand, drinking out of a fancy glass is one of life’s underrated small joys. That’s why I hope to be sipping my water from one of these grey-tinted glasses in 2022.”
Shop Originals Studio ‘Wave’ glasses – set of four at The Drop, £20
Dar Leone round tray
“My empty coffee table could do with some serious love and so my plan is to tablescape it by positioning this lovely tray on top of a pile of heavyweight books and topping it off with a few scented candles.”
Faace dull faace cleanser & mask
“I’m not sure if it’s all the late nights but my skin has lost some of its perk. I’ve heard great things about this brightening mask.”
Lucy Suddaby Studio hand pressed flower hair barrette
“My hair accessory collection has grown exponentially in the past year or so, and given I now have my eye on these cute barrettes, it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.”
Shop Lucy Suddaby Studio hand pressed flower hair barrette at The Drop, £10
Nought bamboo lunchbox
“I’m pre-empting more regular trips into the office in the new year, and I reckon this sleek lunchbox will be enough motivation to bring lunch with me, rather than spend a fortune in Pret.”
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