TOP GIFT IDEAS under £50

The most wonderful time of the year has come back around on the calendar, meaning Christmas decorations, songs, and foods are popping up more and more every day. That also means it’s time to start thinking of Christmas gifts for everyone on your list, because what’s better than celebrating the festive season by giving? 

It may feel like a big job to think of the right present for everyone and can easily be tempting to put it off until the eleventh hour, but then you will end up battling crowds and most likely spending more than you have budgeted for in a desperate attempt to check off all the names on your list on your last-minute shopping trip. There’s a better way – get ideas from this Christmas 2023 Gift Guide so you can start planning now and ensuring nobody is forgotten. 

Our gift guide is ideal for finding inspiration for the perfect gifts to fit into any budget, so if you’re stuck for ideas, look no further.

CHRISTMAS JEWELLERY GIFTS

If there’s a special lady in your life, jewellery is a great way to spoil her. Whether she’s your partner, mother, sister, or best friend, there will surely be perfect sparkling options to chose from to match her preferences and tastes, and spoiling her might be more affordable than you would have initially thought!

Necklaces are a classic choice and can say anything from ‘I love you’ to being a fashionable and thoughtful gift, so they works wonderfully well for anyone on your list. Captivating pendants on delicate chains and elegant engravable lockets are all delightful options too. If you want to truly spoil her, the selection from Astley Clarke is extensive, with many options that pair well together for layering. 

Earrings are perfect to pair with a necklace or to give as a gift on their own. Silver earrings are timeless and elegant, no matter if you’re choosing studs, hoops, or drop earrings. Hersey & Son is the most popular choice when it comes to a wide selection of 925 sterling silver earrings that she’ll adorne at a price point you’ll love too if you’re not working with a huge budget. 

Another exquisite choice for jewellery is bangles and bracelets to adorn her wrist. Both Astley Clarke and Hersey & Son offer a charming number of options that can also be paired with a necklace or earrings for a completed gift. 

If she prefers a watch to a bracelet, Denmark-inspired Skagen & Nordgreen offer precious styles of watches, from minimalist Scandinavian watches to classic styles, available at several different price points to suit your budget and with free delivery if you order online.  

Of course, jewellery isn’t just for women, so don’t discount this category if you’re shopping for the special man in your life. Chains, bracelets, watches and cufflinks are all great Christmas gifts that can make him feel and look wonderful.

MAKE-UP, SKIN CARE & BEAUTY CHRISTMAS GIFTS

For the beauty and make-up lover on your list, choices of gifting are endless. From cutting edge technology for hair styling from ghd® and nurturing treatments that caters for specific hair types, to luxuriously aromatic scent based collections that help soothe the mind, body and soul from Molton Brown and Rituals.

Skincare products also make great gifts for those who are more conscious of their skincare routine and the products they use on their skin. L’Occitane has a variety of beauty gift sets of the very best Provence has to offer, for a glowing beauty that's unique. For a quick online shop, the Christmas gift section is categorised based on price, so you can find the set that fits into your budget. 

For the person on your list who may need a more specialised product, La Roche-Posay has skincare products that are developed with dermatologists to help skin be as healthy as it can be. Because these products are specifically for sensitive skin, they do run at a higher price point, so keep that in mind if you’re trying to stick within a budget. 

If you’re looking for a more intimate gift for a loved one, gifting them a fragrance is a great option. You don’t have to break the bank when buying expensive brand name perfumes and colognes either since you can save on tons of popular brands by buying from Fragrance Direct. To make it simple to chose, we have collated the most popular fragrance choices for him and her below:

If your loved one is a stylish dresser please consider make up gifts this Christmas for an extra boost of radiance ahead of special gatherings. If you can't decide what to pick, this range of 5 Star products from Lookfantastic, including big brand names like YSL, Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown & Max Factor have been bought, tried & tested by savvy beauty customers, so you can take their word for it, they really work.

CHRISTMAS CLOTHING GIFTS

Clothing is always a safe bet when it comes to gifting. From accessories to everyday outfit pieces and everything in between, there’s no shortage of gift choices in this category.

Typical gifts could include jumpers & cardigans, graphic or trendy tees, or even workout wear if your giftee is one of the committed athletic types. If you’ve got a bit more budget to work with or are looking to spoil your giftee, a brand name like Joules or Sweaty Betty is a great place to start looking for something that will be sure to please. For shoppers on a budget, TK Maxx is ideal for men, women and kids’ clothing since you can find brand name clothes for less.

When it comes to clothing, our favourite brand by far is Lucy & Yak. Well known for their stylish and sustainable clothing that won’t break the bank, Lucy & Yak is the perfect choice for a trendy teen, a cool mum or just young at heart giftee. All fabrics are ethically sourced and all packages sent out contain only items that that are either biodegradable, re-usable, recycled and, of course, wearable.

If you’re after something a little more riské for your partner, a lingerie set will be sure to heat things up this holiday season. Hunkemoller has all sorts of lingerie, nightwear, and other intimates at a price point you’ll love. For a little more unconventional but fun gift idea, Happy Socks have a bunch of silly or cute styles of socks you can order. Grab a single pair or get a few in a gift box and prove that getting socks for Christmas isn’t a boring gift. 

 If it’s footwear you’re after, FitFlop is your ideal brand to shop for boots, shoes, slippers, sandals, or lots of other styles of footwear. The price point is more middle-of-the-road, but they do have plenty of items on sale at any given time, so if you’re on top of it, you could snag yourself a good deal on a great gift. 

For more luxury accessories for him or her, Coach has bags, wristlets, wallets, shoes, and many other small accessories, including phone cases, hats and scarves, and sunglasses. If you aren’t worried about how much you spend, you can cross everyone off your list with something from this ultra-trendy brand, because there’s always something you can find for even the hardest people to shop for from your gift list.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS

Whether you’re spoiling your own little one or a relative or friend’s little one, there’s tons of choice. For baby’s first Christmas, My 1st Years has adorable gift options that are all personalisable to add an extra special touch. Aden + Anais also has gifts like incredibly soft swaddle blankets and newborn gift sets that parents everywhere will be grateful for their little ones. 

What child doesn’t want toys for Christmas? Satisfy their wants with gifts from Hamleys, where you can find the perfect toy at a price that fits into your spending limit, whether you’re looking to splurge and spoil or stick within a budget. 

Children may not necessarily appreciate new clothes for Christmas yet, but their parents will. With such cute and fun patterns from Toby Tiger, the kids may not appreciate their gift, but they might just fall in love with it after all. Find the perfect patterns for the kid on your list, and from dinosaurs to space ships to kittens, there’s definitely something for every taste. 

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE HOME

Home décor gifts and other furnishings are a lovely gift option for those who seemingly have everything, people who are difficult to shop for, or those you may not know too well. Since there are so many versatile options, it’s hard to go wrong in this category.

For upscale and luxury gifts, Fortnum & Mason is an obvious choice. Their Christmas hampers are well-known, but there are other gift options anyone would love, from homeware like fine China to specialty teas and teapots to accompany.  

Home décor gifts like soft furnishings, dishware sets, and other household knick-knacks can be found at a number of price points, so don’t worry about spending an arm and a leg in this category if you aren’t able to. Starting at a higher price point, Graham and Green have luxuriously soft collections of cushions, throws, and even bean bag chairs to help make any home extra cosy. Cox & Cox also offer soft furnishings and other home décor gifts, but at a range of different prices, so you can be sure to find something that works in your budget. Finally, Anthropologie is a trendy and affordable choice that has more than just clothing; their home furnishings are boho and chic and will surely impress. 

GIFTS FOR THE EXPERIENCE

Another gift option this year is to ditch the ‘stuff’ and give the gift of an experience, like tickets to a show at the theatre. It may seem like a more expensive gift option, but if you buy the tickets from London Theatre Direct, not only will you have a wide variety of choices on which shows to purchase for, you can find great deals that might even make you consider getting yourself some too. 

What better gift to accompany an experience than one that can help capture it? Currys PC World has lots of digital cameras and camcorders of all kinds, among tons of other gadgets and electronics a more tech-savvy person might have on their Christmas list.  

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR STOCKING STUFFERS

Not looking for a big gift? Stocking stuffers make great gifts, too, as long as they’re the right ones. They’re great for anyone working within a small budget because you can combine a few smaller items to make one big gift. Some good stocking stuffer ideas include aromatherapy candles, quirky notepads, shaving sets, travel accessories or books for any age from Waterstones, just to name a few.

LET’S GET THESE CHRISTMAS GIFTS WRAPPED

Discover everything you need to wrap all your gifts in style this Christmas and enjoy picture perfect presentation with festive wrapping and printed gift boxes, tags, tissues, bows and in an array of colours and designs from Cox & Cox:

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Have a wonderful Christmas time,

Love, the Expert