Singles Day 2019: the best gifts to buy for yourself

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Singles Day 2019: the best gifts to buy for yourself

By Billie Bhatia

6 years ago

This is not a drill, this is a legitimate day and singles sales are through the roof.

In case you missed it, 11 November is officially Singles Day. That’s right, those uncoupled people (raises hand) that have to suffer the smugness of Valentine’s Day now have an occasion all to themselves.

Singles Day, which started in China, has become the biggest shopping day in the world. What started as an anti-Valentine’s Day has become a multi-billion-dollar retail day that far exceeds Black Friday and Cyber Monday in sales. Just this morning online retailer, Alibaba boasted sales over US$1 billion (£780 million) in 68 seconds. 

The date chosen because of the sequence of ‘1’s in ‘11.11’, has progressed from being a day to meet singletons to a day that celebrates you.

So, go ahead and indulge in one of these gifts and let the card read: “To me, from me, because of me.” 

Sleeper feather-trimmed pyjamas

For days in and nights out take on Sleeper’s iconic feather-trimmed pyjama set. Perfect for an indulgent duvet day and equally as wearable with velvet heels and a shrobed coat to your favourite evening haunt. 

Pyjama set, £245, Sleeper 

Buy Sleeper Pyjama Set Here

Christopher Kane 'More Joy' scarf

A motto for life and a winter warmer that actually looks good. We’ll take two. 

’More Joy’ scarf, £120, Christopher Kane 

Buy Christopher Kane Scarf Here

Saint Laurent condom

To go alongside your new, ‘More Joy’ motto. Plus the cheapest designer product in existence. 

Condom, £2, Saint Laurent

Buy Saint Laurent Condom Here

Liberty lined journal

For love letters to yourself, or to make your to-do lists much more appealing. 

Lined journal, £25, Liberty 

Buy Liberty Journal Here

& Daughter roll neck

Rejoice, roll neck season is finally here, and & Daughter’s collection is everything our wardrobe needs, like warm hugs from stylish old friends. 

Wool jumper, £295, & Daughter


No.22 'Bookshelf' candle

No.22’s carefully considered scented candles will not only elevate your coffee table game, but this ‘Bookshelf’ smells so much like vintage books you won’t be able to stop yourself from picking up your favourite novel and diving right in. 

’Bookshelf’ candle, £40, No.22

Buy No.22 Candle Here

Allude cashmere eye mask

Hibernation season is upon us, so treat yourself to some luxury sleep via Allude’s cashmere and silk eye mask. 

Cashmere and silk eye mask, £70, Allude 

Buy Allude Eye Mask Here

Monica Vinader jewellery box

Forever losing a single earring or tangling your necklace into an unwearable state? Monica Vinader has the answer with the chicest jewellery box. Plus we’ll take anything with our initials on. 

Leather jewellery box, £65, Monica Vinader 

Buy Monica Vinader Box Here

Away 'Carry-On' case

With wheels that allow you to glide through the airport and incredibly well-designed luggage that allows for more packing space, solo travel never looked so good. 

Carry-on case, £225, Away 

Buy Away Case Here

P D Paola gold hoops

Introducing the earrings you put on and never take off, you’re welcome. 

Gold hoops, £47, P D Paola 

Buy P D Paola Hoops Here

Steamery clothes steamer

Speaking of travel, have you ever waited for so long for an iron at a hotel you have given up entirely and left looking like one big crease? Steamery has the answer: a portable steamer that’s as easy to use as it is pretty to look at. 

Steamer, £110, Steamery 

Buy Steamery Steamer Here

Anissa Kermiche vase

Jewellery designer Anissa Kermiche branched into ceramics last year and industry insiders can’t get enough. Her tongue-in-cheek designs are the finishing touches every fashionable home needs. 

Ceramic vase, £65, Anissa Kermiche 

Buy Anissa Kermiche Vase Here

& Other Stories boots

The perfect winter boots do exist, and we can thank & Other Stories for this gift to our wardrobe. 

Black leather boots, £135, & Other Stories 

Buy & Other Stories Boots Here

Binu Binu sculpting tool

Made from high quality rose quartz, this stone smooths the skin and improves bags under the eyes - the kind of self-care we can get on board with. 

Rose quartz sculpting tool, £19, Binu Binu at Cos 

Buy Binu Binu Sculpting Tool Here

Goddess Charms necklace

The Hindu god Hanuman features on Goddess Charms’ ‘God of Success’ necklace and promises to bring with him courage and success. 

God of Success necklace, £80, Goddess Charms 

Buy Goddess Charms Necklace Here

Zara pink jumper

The sweetest jumper does exist - layer this under denim dungarees for a laid-back look or wear with a black vinyl mini skirt for drinks with the girls. 

Alpaca and wool jumper, £49.99, Zara 

Buy Zara Jumper Here

Anthropologie printed cushions

Add a splash of colourful print to a sofa or a bed with Anthropologie’s tassled cushions - the perfect interiors pick me up. 

Emma J Shipley Des Animaux Velvet Pillow, £58, Anthropologie 

Buy Anthropologie Pillow Here

Saint Laurent pencils

Think of these Saint Laurent pencils as your daily affirmations. We particularly like, ‘Bring on the Night’. 

Pencils, £55, Saint Laurent 

Buy Saint Laurent Pencils Here

Celine sunglasses

Take on the winter sun in style with Celine’s cult cat-eye sunglasses. 

Cat-eye sunglasses, £290, Celine 

Buy Celine Sunglasses Here

Dior x Peter Lindbergh book

Beloved fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh was allowed unprecedented access into the Dior archives and the outcome is breathtaking. 

DIOR by Peter Lindberg, £150, Taschen 

Buy DIOR Book Here

Claudie Pierlot cardigan

In case you missed it, it’s cardigan season so make like Katie Holmes and pair this Claudie Pierlot number with light denim and a crisp white t-shirt. 

Cardigan, £209, Claudie Pierlot 

Buy Claudie Pierlot Cardigan Here

Tom Ford candle

Bring the Italian Riveria to your home courtesy of Tom Ford’s hypnotic scent, ‘Neroli Portofino’. 

Scented candle, £66, Tom Ford 

Buy Tom Ford Candle Here


Images: Getty / PR products 

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