Well with all the jingling and jangling, dancing and prancing, giving and getting, the year's merriest holiday arrives on a one horse open sleigh in officially, 16 days!
That's hardly more than 2 weeks isn't it?
And if you're like me who's rather talented at the art of procrastination, now would be a good time to sit up and think of gift ideas before they quite literally run out of stock.
Working in malls do have its plus sides since you get to be in tuned with all the Christmas chatter going on in all the stores, and even more importantly, discounts.
So where else can you go bargain hunting aside from Bugis Street, this Christmas for gifts?
Here's some ideas that you could consider, do note they may not be suitable for all genders unless perhaps your friend is an adamant bisexual.
1. Sephora
Now this might sound a little off-tangent for guys but make no mistake, if there's something that impresses girls more than anything are guys that know what make-up is made up(of). The french boutique make-up store has just about plenty for all that you need, from eyeliners to make-up brushes, from body wash to scents and perfumes, all things beauty and perhaps to an extent - health related items can be found here.
Pick up a signature Sephora bubble bath for that gift exchange at your office or cgm, I mean the bottle looks nice, especially since it comes with several alluring colors to choose from.
Unknown to most people, Sephora is the only beauty and wellness boutique that I've seen carry the elusive Ed Hardy fragrances. Good for your leaders who are absolute die-hard fans of the famed tattoo brand. They don't come cheap though, be warned. They do come in special gift packs though! *Plus point*
2. Watsons
While I knew that Watsons had always prepared for the season of giving, I never really dipped into the store to find out what was going on.
For one, sweets are delightfully less expensive, so you can grab candy canes and chocolates in bulk which I believe optimistically are not just for yourself. Which reminds me, chocolate I've bought in Switzerland is still in my fridge after a year. O_O
If treats aren't your thing, there are still at least a dozen other things that you could get. For guy friends, I'd recommend waxes from Loreal or Gatsby(Pink Moving Rubber). Perhaps a shaver or two wouldn't hurt? Throw in some shaving cream and fancy wrapping paper skills and you've just got about what the average guy might need to use for 6 months.
For girls, make-up brushes or any other form of beauty/wellness item would do fine. I might save on Ariel's Christmas present by getting her a pack of oil blotters, fabulously things that do nothing but help you produce more oil and waste more money over time.
Well enough ranting let's move on.
*Side Note: I procrastinated this post till 23 Dec. YES.
3. HMV
Well if you haven't noticed already, HMV is actually back in Heeren, yes it is.
With its new pop-up store, you'll be able to get all sorts of different things there, in bite-sizes.
First off, music CDs are really cheap nowadays(with all that rampant piracy going on), they're only about on average $13.90 when on sale? Great for a budget Christmas gift.
Pick up Bruno Mars, Rihanna and even Glee altogether for less than $40!
If music's not your friend's thing(I'm not too sure about the Cheena music selection at HMV though), there's always DVDs of the latest movies!
Hmm, what better a way to combat piracy this Christmas!
I guess that's all I have in mind for this Christmas. Do check my blog soon for my Christmas wishlist heheheh.
*Side note: All 3 stores can be found along Orchard Road.
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