The Loaded Last‑Minute Gift Guide
For mums, wives, kids & that Secret Santa colleague. Fast‑to‑buy, no‑faff gifts you can still nab in time. Go go gooooo!
For Mum / The Mrs
Raine & Bea – Festive Lingerie Picks
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Wardrobe Mistress Padded Balcony Bra — £45 — Buy: Wardrobe Mistress Black Microfibre Padded Balcony Bra
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Wardrobe Mistress Thong — £24 — Buy: Wardrobe Mistress Red Microfibre Thong
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Curtain Call Black Lace Push‑Up — £39 — Buy: raineandbea.com/products/curtain-call-padded-push-up-bra-black
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Showstopper Leopard Mesh Ruched Slip — £40 — Buy: raineandbea.com/products/showstopper-leopard-mesh-ruched-slip
L’OCCITANE – Almond Candle (180g)
£42 — Buy: New Beauty & Skincare Products | L'OCCITANE UK
Creamy almond, 100% natural wax, long burn. Cosy hotel‑room vibes at home.
Cloudpillo – “Recharge” Adjustable Pillow
Launch £71.96 (RRP £89.95) — Buy: Cloudpillo | Live Your Dreams | 100 Nights Trial Sleep
Two removable fill layers (microfibre + memory‑foam flakes) for dialled‑in comfort; cooling cover; recycled materials. Hotel‑bed feel, every night.
Charles Worthington – Grow Strong Heroes
Each £9.99 — Buy: boots.com | Fragrance, Skincare, Make Up and more | Superdrug
Activating Shampoo, Protein Conditioner, Scalp Tonic, or Longer & Stronger Protein Treatment. Salon‑level hair reboot for January.
Imperial Leather – Ultimate Moisture Trio
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Foamburst Body Wash — £2.25 — Buy: boots.com
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Foaming Body Scrub — £3 — Buy: boots.com
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Bath Soak — £1.50 — Buy: boots.com
Gel‑to‑foam luxury + 72‑hour moisture. Stocking‑filler gold.
YNNY – Award‑Winning Skincare (Handmade in Liverpool)
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Deluxe Skin Care Set — £81.26 — Buy: ynny.co.uk/collections/skincare-sets/products/deluxe-skin-care-set
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Elixir Anti‑Ageing Serum (15/30ml) — £23.99 — Buy: ynny.co.uk/products/elixir-anti-aging-serum
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Luxury Skin Care Set — £48.98 — Buy: ynny.co.uk/products/luxury-skin-care-set
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Deluxe Duo Candle Gift Box — £43.68 — Buy: ynny.co.uk/products/deluxe-duo-candles
Natural/organic, vegan, gentle on sensitive skin — thoughtful and glam in one.
For Kids (mini me’s & proud auntie/uncle ammo)
“Mini Dyson” – Casdon Dyson Cordless Vacuum (Toy)
£20 in current sale (was £25) — Buy: Toys For Kids - Childrens Toys | Casdon
Proper working suction and whizzing cyclone beads. Big “helping” energy.
Groov‑e – Retro Nostalgia that Actually Works
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Retro Vintage Turntable (GV‑TT04) — £49.99–£59.99 — Buy: groov-e.co.uk/groov-e-vintage-vinyl-player-with-built-in-speakers-bluetooth/gv-tt04-wd
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Retro Cassette Player (GVPS525) — £22.49 — Buy: Groov-e | Amazon.co.uk: Low Prices in Electronics, Books, Sports Equipment & more | chums.co.uk
Spin vinyl, stream via Bluetooth, or go full ’90s cassette revival.
GoCube – The Smart Connected Cube (3×3)
£59.99 — Buy: very.co.uk/gocube-3x3-edge/1601062352.prd
App‑guided tutorials, stats, and head‑to‑head battles. Sneaky STEM disguised as fun.
For the Secret‑Santa Colleague (£10–£25 wins)
Original Source × OddBalls – Shower Gel + Socks Sets
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The Perfect Pair (Lemon & Tea Tree + Lime gels + socks) — £7 — Buy: Amazon.co.uk: Low Prices in Electronics, Books, Sports Equipment & more
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Boxer Bonanza (Crisp Apple + Tingly Mint & Tea Tree + boxer shorts) — £19.46 — Buy: Amazon.co.uk: Low Prices in Electronics, Books, Sports Equipment & more
Bold scents, bolder pants/socks. Office legend status unlocked.
QDOS – Power That Actually Looks Cool
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PowerLoop 2‑in‑1 Lanyard & 60W USB‑C Cable — £24.99 — Buy: PowerLoop 2-in-1 Lanyard & USB-C Cable
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Qi2 SnapStand 3‑in‑1 Wireless Charger — £99.99 — Buy: SnapStand Qi2 3-in-1 Wireless Charger - QDOS
Keep their phone handy and charged; desk looks slick, too.
Twelve South – Travel & Desk Upgrades
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Curve Nano (magnetic phone stand) — £29.99 — Buy: Twelve South EU & UK - Luxury tech accessories for your lifestyle.
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PlugBug Travel Kit — £79.99 (50W) / £129.99 (120W) — Buy: Twelve South EU & UK - Luxury tech accessories for your lifestyle. | Apple (United Kingdom)
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AirFly Pro 2 (Bluetooth flight audio adapter) — from £59.99 — Buy: Twelve South EU & UK - Luxury tech accessories for your lifestyle. | Apple (United Kingdom)
For the frequent‑flier who still suffers airline headphones.
James Bond “Kitschmas” Decorations (007 Store)
£22 each — Buy: James Bond Christmas Decorations
New 2025 icons: Golden Gun, Zorin Airship, GoldenEye Jump, Skyfall Lodge — plus classics like Union Jack Parachute, Jetpack, Aston Martin number plate. Tiny tux energy for the tree.
For You (because you’ve earned it)
GOMATIC – Bomb‑proof Bags & Smart Carry
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Travel Pack (14L / 20L, expands +50%) — from £259 — Buy: Travel Pack
Cabin‑friendly on BA, Virgin, EasyJet, TUI & Jet2; 20+ pockets; briefcase mode; lifetime warranty.
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Navigator Backpack 15L — from £230 — Buy: Travel Bags, Backpacks and Accessories - #1 Store in UK
Minimalist daily/commuter pack with RFID pocket, laptop sleeve & air‑mesh back.
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MagSafe Phone Wallet — £40 (10% off if you join mailing list) — Buy: Travel Bags, Backpacks and Accessories - #1 Store in UK | Amazon.co.uk: Low Prices in Electronics, Books, Sports Equipment & more
Slim, 2–4 cards, pull‑tab + finger loop, 1‑year warranty.
🔊 BIG KID TECH FOR BIG KID ENERGY
Majority Pulse 1 Bluetooth Party Speaker — £99.99
Buy: currys.co.uk/majority‑pulse‑1‑bluetooth‑party‑speaker
A portable party with deep bass, LED light show and enough volume to annoy the neighbours.
Majority Naga 80 2.1 Wireless Sound Bar — £104.00
Buy: currys.co.uk/majority‑naga‑80‑sound‑bar
Upgrade the TV to cinema mode — sleek, powerful, and surprisingly affordable.
RUGD Power Brick — £49.99
Buy: rugdlife.com/power‑brick
A rugged, waterproof, indestructible power bank. For campers, festival goers, or anyone who kills batteries daily.
Deadpool Buds Pro (Wireless Earbuds + Phone Holder) — £49.99
Buy: exgpro.com/deadpool‑buds‑pro
Premium sound with maximum Marvel swagger.
🎥 FUN FOR KIDS & GROWN‑UPS WHO REFUSE TO GROW UP
Photo Creator Video Projector Camera — £74.99
Buy: smythstoys.com/photo‑creator‑projector‑camera
Lights, camera, chaos. Shoots videos, projects them, and keeps kids busy for hours.
Five Nights at Freddy’s Controller Holder — £29.99
Buy: exgpro.com/fnaf‑freddy‑holder
A creepy‑cute desk buddy that keeps controllers and phones upright.
Care Bears Digital Pet — £20
Buy: thumbsup.com/care‑bears‑digital‑pet
Tamagotchi nostalgia with a Care Bear twist.
Cat Scratch Turntable — £19.99
Buy: suckuk.com/cat‑scratch‑turntable
A cardboard DJ deck for the cat — and viral video gold for you.
Warmies “Feathers” Microwavable Plush — £29.99
Buy: warmies.co.uk/warmies‑feathers‑plush
Heatable, huggable, smells like calm. Perfect for kids, teens, and cold adults.
🥃 GIFTS FOR THE MAN CAVE
Stormtrooper 3D Helmet Decanter Set — £79.99
Buy: thumbsup.com/stormtrooper‑decanter‑set
A seriously cool statement whisky decanter straight out of the galaxy.
Dead Man’s Hand Poker Set — £79.99
Buy: suckuk.com/iron‑and‑glory‑poker‑set
A heavyweight, premium poker set for lads’ night — Old West style.
🎅 FESTIVE NOVELTIES THAT ALWAYS HIT
Asobu Santa Water Bottle — £29.99
Buy: suckuk.com/santa‑bottle
A stainless steel insulated bottle disguised as Santa. Pure Christmas cheer.