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GIFTED
Brussels Airlines b.there! magazineDecember 2009
3534 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDEfeAture
Jingle bells Fashion-conscious city gals can dress up their
Christmas tree with these gorgeous designer balls. (Sonia Rykiel, €25 pack of three, 56 Boulevard
de Waterloo, Brussels, soniarykiel.com)
For her
Sweet bubbles Her girlfriends will squeal with delight when she serves
champagne with edible wild hibiscus flowers. (Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup, €8,99, available from all major
Belgian supermarkets, for more info tel. (0)3 870 5130)
ten little fingers Keep her hands warm and toasty with these soft cashmere
mittens, available in different colours. (Les Ateliers de la Maille, €40, 98 Avenue Louise,
Brussels, lesateliersdelamaille.com)
Head start This funky helmet will protect your wife as she whizzes down the slopes – and make her easier to spot in the
snow if she topples over. (Carrera, €99, for Belgian retailers tel. (0)2 725 3242)
Sugar bomb Surprise your mother with this incredible opera house
creation by Belgian master chocolatier Pierre Marcolini. Note that the cake needs to be ordered a week in advance.
(Bûche Opéra by Pierre Marcolini, €68, marcolini.be)
Zest factorBold orange can be a difficult colour to wear – unless it
comes in the shape of this elegantly cut jacket. Team it up with a simple black dress for the ultimate killer look
(NafNaf, €99, 123 Rue Neuve, Brussels, nafnaf.com).
front seat
These funky poufs, available in different designs, are made up of three cushions that can either be used separately or
tied together with a belt. (Mossi for Linteloo, €495, for Belgian retailers tel. (0)4 7525 4069 or visit linteloo.nl)
High expectations These sexy heels from Parisian label Mellow Yellow look divine and are just the thing for all those New
Year parties. (Mellow Yellow, €189, 98A Rue Antoine Dansaert, Brussels, mellowyellow.fr)
Sexy santaChristmas might just come early for you if you indulge
in this gorgeous lingerie set for your other half. (Huit, Bra €62, panties €42 by Huit, from Inno,
111-123 Rue Neuve, Brussels, huit.fr)
up to €500
up to €100
up to €50
If you’ve had your fill of scouring Belgium’s shops for the perfect present then Nina Lamparski has got your Christmas shopping all wrapped up
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Pretty change Perfect for stashing away love notes and lip gloss, these
shimmering purses were made for girly girls. All profits from sales will go to the Make-a-Wish charity. (Caroline Bliss, €15
set of three, 35 Koestraat, Ghent, caroline-bliss.com)
For teens
Old school These retro trainers are just about cool enough for street-wise skater boys wanting to make a style statement this
Christmas. (KangaROOS, €49,95, from Shoes in the Box, Chaussée d’Ixelles, Brussels, kangaROOS.de)
Go mini Fake leather and animal prints need to feature in any young style diva’s wardrobe this winter. For extra pizzazz wear this
skirt with a pair of colourful tights, from Le Bourget for example. (NafNaf, €39, 10 Grand Rue, Mons, nafnaf.com)
Bag itThere’s enough room in this tartan-style school bag
for your college boy to store a laptop, books and notepads. (Skunkfunk, €97.50, from Mr Ego, 29 Rue des Pierres,
Brussels, skunkfunk.com)
Drum ‘n’ bass Chances are you'll be in for a peaceful Christmas as your teenyboppers will completely ignore you once they’ve put on these awesome headphones. (Roxy, €70, Chill’out, 77
Veldstraat, Ghent, roxy-europe.com)
Cape manThis wintery cape is easy to slip on and will keep your kids
warm when they spend the afternoon outside frolicking around in the snow. (O’Neill, €79, 78 Meir, Antwerp,
oneilleurope.com)
On time
Glitzy and cute, the blingtastic Hello Kitty watch will ensure budding jetsetters don’t miss their next manicure
appointment. (Jet Set, €129, for Belgian retailers tel. (0)2 411 8959, jetset-world.ch)
under water The aquarium is dead, long live this high-tech fish tank
for tomorrow’s marine biologists. (Reef One BiOrb, €355, The City Barn Molière, 42 Rue Stanley,
Brussels, reef-one.com)
regal dreamsIf your daughter’s a princess and wishes to sleep like one, make her dream come true by getting her this romantic
four-poster bed and draping silky fabrics around the beams. (Ikea, €319, 1432 Chaussée de Mons, Anderlecht, ikea.be)
up to €500
up to €100
up to €50
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Brussels Airlines b.there! magazineDecember 2009
Save face Your boyfriend’s skin will weather the weather if he
regularly uses this lightweight moisturiser to combat signs of fatigue and ageing. (Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Anti-Wrinkle Cream, €39, 80 Lombardenvest, Antwerp, kiehls.com)
For h
im
Pick up He can show off his latest iPhone applications without even having to hold his phone thanks to this sleek mobile holder.
(Just Mobile Xtand, €35, from Cipiyou, 13 Rue de l’Harmonie, Verviers, xtand.net)
Pocket money If your man’s a quirky boy, he’ll love splurging with this funky wallet by famous Dutch boardwear label Protest.
(Protest Wallet, €27,41, from Bellissimo, 26 Avenue Montjoie, Brussels, protest.eu)
Wrist watch Just because he’s got a serious office job doesn’t mean he can’t have a bit of fun. Let your man reveal his true
colours side with these cute cufflinks (Gant, €55, 14 Aldestraat, Hasselt, gant.com).
Strong statement Inspired by the cut ‘n’ paste technique, this t-shirt by Miss
Sixty’s male label is made for activists who don’t mince their words. (Energie, €59, for Belgian retailers tel. (0)2
520 7381, energie.it)
tied up Wrap him up warmly or simply pull him in close with
this lovely casual-chic scarf, which also works well with a suit. (Bellerose, €79, 5 Chaussée de Charleroi,
Brussels, bellerose.be)
Bag itHe’ll travel in style with this casual-chic weekend bag,
handmade from Belgian leather – perfect for those New Year mini breaks you have planned. (Raidillon, €480, from
George, 14 Marschalk Fochplein, Leuven, raidillon.com)
Winter warmer Designed by a former sail-maker brand, this big, snug
jacket will protect your hubby from stormier times. (Murphy & Nye, €225, 1 Zilverpand,
Bruges, murphynye.com)
Speed freakEvery boy loves a toy and this sports watch allows runners to track their training and send wireless data like the heart rate to a computer. (Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS, €389,
from Media Markt, 111 Rue Neuve, Brussels, garmin.be)
up to €500
up to €100
up to €50
Happy feet Give your little one the gift of style with these cute little
moccasins that will keep their tootsies toastie. (Minnetonka moccasin, €40, from Bellerose, 34 Lombardenvest, Antwerp, minnetonka.nl)
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For t
ots
Sweet memories Create lasting memories with an original photo album for
your little one with this cute and squishy family tree. (Nouki’s, €49.90, 85 Noordzandstraat, Bruges,
noukies.com)
Key role Toddlers will love playing with your set of keys if they
are attached to this sparkly bear. (Mer du Nord, €34, from Maasmechelen Village, 100 Zetellaan,
Maasmechelen, merdunord.com)
red stripes Jumpers don’t get much cuter than this woollen creation
by designer label Zadig et Voltaire. (Raglis by Zadig et Voltaire, €85, 15 Schuttershofstraat, Antwerp,
zadig-et-voltaire.com)
Lighten up Add a bit of twist to your nursery with this funky
spiral lamp. For a softer glow buy a peach- or orange-coloured light bulb. (Ikea, €99.90,
19 Weiveldlaan, Zaventem, ikea.be)
Walk on
Small bubs will take big steps in these charming shoes that have been designed to ensure the correct and natural development of tiny feet. (Naturino, €78.50, Au P’tit
Copain, 17 Place Dailly, Brussels, naturino.com)
Silver bellTiffany’s silver dumbbell rattle entered the pantheon of
timeless baby gifts a long time ago. But it remains a classic and can be personalised with a first name. (Tiffany & Co.,
€220, 66 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels, tiffany.com)
Choo choo Brussels toy producer Serneels has released this nostalgic wooden train to celebrate its 50th anniversary. An adorable
gift, which will delight parents as much as the kids. (Serneels, €425, 65 Avenue Louise, Brussels, serneels.com)
Snow ball
Your youngest one will make a hotter fashion statement than the fashion-forward Hollywood tot Suri Cruise in this cosy padded jacket. (Brin d’Herbe, €105, 72 Veurtstraat,
Puurs, brindherbe.be)
up to €500
up to €100
up to €50