SHANE WATSON: 10 last-minute gifts for the VIP on your list

SHANE WATSON: 10 last-minute gifts for the VIP on your list Shane Watson on the best gifts to buy your loved ones - when you're in a rush READ MORE: Over 50? These are the six things you should NEVER wear at Christmas and the surprising shoe it's time to ditch By SHANE WATSON Published: 16:39 EST, 22 December 2024 | Updated: 16:39 EST, 22 December 2024 e-mail View comments You know how it goes at this time of year. You've bought all the presents and now you're rushing around adding in a few more because you've lost your nerve about the youngest's, or your sister just mentioned that all she wants are slippers. On top of that you're experiencing the usual case of Festive Me Fever.

You have something suitable to wear, a blow-dry booked, a lipstick that'll make you look extra holly berry on the day, but still your Christmas buzz has not kicked in. You're looking for that extra something to boost your mood. The fashion equivalent of a cold glass of bubbles by a roaring log fire.

Let's keep this easy. Let's say no to trying on, or at least no to changing rooms (you might slip on a jacket). No to anything that could be described as 'useful' – the whole point is we're looking for fizz and something to put a smile on our face.

And no to anything over £100. So here goes, ten ideas for putting the magic in your look (and there's nothing stopping you putting a couple of them under the tree). Splendid scrunchie Actually, the thick black velvet scrunchie from Marks & Spencer (£12.

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