We all know the feels when mum gets ya something daggy for Chrissy and you’ve got to wear it in her presence for the next year. We teamed up with some of our fave brands so you don’t have to endure that nonsense ever again.
We’ve all been culprits of leaving Xmas pressies to the last minute. Y’all are busy. We get it. But doing so can really help your relos / friends / baes think that you’re a colossal disappointment come present-opening time.
You’ve seen the look. You know the look. And it’s tired. Now’s the time to pick your game up and maybe even try and get a nice smile out of the person opening your present. IT’S TIME FOR A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE, in the form of the xmas pressie suggestions below. You’re welcome.
POP CULT MAGNETS
Because unless you know someone rich / classy enough to have a stainless steel fridge, everyone has a use for magnets. Chances are they’re also really wanting to spice up their current “Mum got me this one from Santorini” and “Found it in my letter box” assortment. Kodjo Wild’s Drake, George Constanza and VB magnets ($10) are real goers.
A PRETTY WITTY MAXI DRESS
Because summer tends to be, you know, hot, and a maxi dress maintains a certain level of class while also keeping you cool in ‘Straya’s desert conditions. Auguste‘s Beach House Frill Maxi Dress ($185) is pretty as hell (minus the demonic connotations) and can’t disappoint any receiver this silly season – like, even if they’re not typically girly-girly they can spin this thing with their own flava via accessories. P.TV’s news editor above wears it with sneakers. Your giftee could wear it with Docs. Or flats. Or barefoot. You get our gist.
DOGGO ACCESSORIES
Because people are about as obsessed with their pets as they are with themselves, sometimes more. It’s a beautiful thing, and y’all should take advantage of that when you have no bloody idea what to buy someone for Chrissy. Pooch above is wearing the Dharf Red Paisley Dog Bandana and Collar ($42) like a boss if we do say so ourselves.
ALL OF ZE DENIM
Because who *isn’t* big on cost per wear? Denim button-ups will go the distance (trust in us, you must), and are perf for any good guy in your life – whether it’s bae, bro or dad (should he be that cool). Check P.TV’s Social Media Producer, Mitch, and Designer, Gordy, repping denim lord’s One Teaspoon‘s Homme Liberty Shirt ($129) in dark or light denim. Open or closed, either is babin’.
THONGS OF THE FOOTWEAR VARIETY
Because ‘STRAYA. Even if they’re not the flippity floppity type of human, they’re gunna use these bad boys for road trips, festy / festival showers and da beach-each. Havaianas just did a collab with We Are Handsome, incl. the above Slim We Are Handsome Dalliance ($49.99). Also: towels. Get a towel. Everybody loves a towel.
AN ALL-SUMMA LONG DRESS
Because they’re cute AF just lewkkkkk. P.TV’s Project Manager Kristy knows how it’s done with this MINKPINK numba, but dog not included. Soz ’bout it. You can snap up the MINKPINK Desert Dweller Midi Dress ($99.95) here for an A+ chrissy pressie, that is, if you’re not tempted to keep it for yourself. It’s OK – we’ve all been there.
A MONOGRAMMED FRAND
Because personalised presents are all the rage rn, didn’t you know? P.TV’s Traffic Manager Georgia is wearing The Daily Edited‘s Black Structured Backpack ($309.95), which is a good’un for someone you want to go that extra mile for this silly season. And backpacks in general? Fook knows I should’ve gotten one a long time ago, and I’d froth if anyone whipped this one out for me over Chrissy. It probs won’t happen but a girl can dream etc.
DA TOYZZZ
Because a Cabbage Patch Doll just isn’t gunna do the trick these days, so help a special someone in your life measure their performance with this Wilson X Connect Basketball ($279.99). It has built in sensors which sync up to a phone app and help you track your makes, misses and range in real time.
A+ SHADES
Because being sun safe is cool, and so’s, you know, farshun. No need to go all cray-cray with the shades – we find wearability works a treat with these One Teaspoon Captain Cash Sunglasses ($89). They’ve got West-inspired etchings on the arms and over the nose, so still bring that summin’ summin’ without being all “LOOK AT MOI LOOK AT MOI”.
FUN AF INFLATABLES
Because people will tell you that they’re tacky even though they’re actually the greatest gift ever which make for one hell of a pool-lounging experience. Y’can get this Luxe Lie-On Float Inflatable Watermelon ($79.95) from Hunting For George, as well as shitload of other A+ novelty gifts.
PLAY THAT CARD
Because no matter how hard some of you might try, there’s still a high chance you’re gonna let laziness get the better of you. Lessen the IDGAF burn your receiver will feel by at least picking out an A+ card. Y’can buy this six-pack from illustrator Barry P – Festive Cards For M8s & Grubs ($25) – which aren’t Hallmark-esque lame. CHOOSE WHAT YOU PUT INSIDE WISELY. Remember that cash is only appropriate for birthdays. Get ’em an experience from Groupon or something, you lazy, lazy animal.
Photo: Home Alone.
