Fashion Journal Christmas Gift Guide 2017

All I Want For Christmas We don’t mean to alarm you, but Christmas is almost upon us. The tree’s up, lights are strung and we’ve already blasted Mariah Carey’s Christmas album a few too many times. The only thing left to do now, is get a start on that never-ending gift list.

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Pant Active

Creux Automatiq

Pant Active is the culmination of two passions: fitness and art. Founded by a Melbourne-based brother and sister duo, the label collaborates with artists to produce prints to splash across Australian-made leggings. Think the kind of art you’d see in the streets and laneways of Melbourne. Each design is commissioned for a very limited run and once sold out, it isn’t used again. The brand’s ethos is to make customers feel like they’re wearing something unique and to respect the integrity of each artist’s work. All pieces are constructed to endure high-intensity exercise, but also suitable for everyday wear.

Inspired by modern architecture and sports luxe design, Creux Automatiq creates a range of luxury timepieces for men. Each Swiss-made watch boasts a sleek aesthetic with an intricate skeletal mechanism. These best-selling designs are also water-resistant and feature 33 jewel self-winding technology. Following the success of its 2016 Ghost release, Creux has launched three new models as part of the series. The Ghost Shadow, Ghost Explorer and Ghost Gen II all have different modifications and are available to pre-order now, just in time for Christmas.

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Golden Palm Design

Betty Basics

A gift without a card is like a Christmas tree without a star – incomplete.

This year, finish your gift-giving with a bang by visiting Golden Palm.

The online design studio stocks a range of cards, postcards and art prints, all based on hand-drawn illustrations. Themes include flora, fauna and signs of the zodiac, with a focus on retro prints and pops of colour. Each product is designed to be a keepsake you can proudly display on the mantelpiece. While the studio only launched earlier this year, its product line is expanding for 2018. Watch this space.

Our favourite type of Christmas gifts are ones we can put to use all year ’round. You may be unfamiliar with Betty Basics, but we’re guessing you know its sister labels Sass and Fate+Becker. The standalone label is committed to making wardrobe staples, which are easy to wear and comfortable for all sizes. It produces six limited-edition collections each year – spanning denim, sneakers, puffers and more – alongside a key essentials line of over 25 styles which are available to shop at all times. You can find Betty Basics online, and in over 650 boutiques across Australia and New Zealand.

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Inky Editions

Palmaira Sandals Australia

Inky Editions produces artwork with a personal touch. It specialises in contemporary map prints, ranging from capital cities to marathon routes and custom locations. Customers can print maps from anywhere in the world, gifting a loved one with a place that hits close to home.

There’s even the option to select the map’s colour palette, print size and frame, so every step of the way is personalised. Each design is also printed on 100 per cent cotton rag paper, free of acid, chlorine and brightener, to ensure it hangs on the wall for years to come.

Palmaira Sandals Australia puts a spin on the traditional Avarca, a sandal design which originates from the Spanish Island of Menorca.

The label’s shoes are handmade from genuine leather, with the added option of glitter or cowhide on the upper. You can also choose from zebra, leopard and snakeskin prints on a range of espadrilles and sandals, all designed in Australia by founders Jenn and Gem. Authenticity is guaranteed, with each pair certified by the Menorcan government. There’s a range for kids too, so consider your Christmas gifting sorted.

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Kumo

Miss Maya

Kumo is a Melbourne-made women’s clothing label, inspired by modern Japanese aesthetics. It brings together the best of Australian and Japanese design, creating pieces locally with fabrics sourced from Japan. You can expect pops of colour, like polka dot prints, pastel clouds and waves, splashed across flattering dresses, knee-length skirts and tees. High-quality natural fibres are also a hallmark of Kumo’s collections. It’s all available to shop online, or you can check it out in person at Northcote Town Hall’s Kris Kringle Night Market, December 14 and 21.

Our skin is the largest organ in the human body, but often we don’t give it the attention it deserves. Thankfully, Micellar Water has become our skin’s saving grace, and Miss Maya is allowing us to support an Australian business on our quest to a perfect complexion. The brand’s hyaluronic acid cleansing water eliminates the need for a long list of skincare products, acting as a makeup remover, cleanser, exfoliator, toner and moisturiser all in one. It’s suitable for all skin types, containing Pentavitin, cucumber extract and citric acid to remove the day’s make-up while also firming your skin.

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Von-Röutte

Sage&Luna

The holidays are upon us and that only means one thing: it’s time to pack up your bags and escape the daily grind. But you won’t find us throwing our clothes into any old suitcase. Local leather label Von-Röutte makes practical pieces for both weekend adventures and everyday use. Drawing on Scandinavian design principals, founders Gus and Marina are committed to making accessories which are simple, functional and beautiful. Jump online to find a selection of modern wallets, backpacks, totes and weekenders – all ready to join you on your next trip. For 20% off, use the code FASHION.JOURNAL

If you’re buying for a mother or mother-to-be this Christmas, consider gifting something practical. For mums, a bag that’s functional yet good looking is a rarity. Sage&Luna’s solution is a line of baby bags which are convertible and fashion-focused. You can select from handbags, large bucket bags and backpacks crafted from natural grain leather, with plenty of space in each. All styles come with a wipeable nylon interior, waterproof changing mat and straps large enough to hang on a pram. Plus, for every item sold, Sage&Luna will donate a birthing kit to a woman in a developing country.

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Lilly & Lime For women with bigger busts, shopping for swimwear often gets put in the too hard basket. Lilly & Lime is out to challenge that notion, with an offering specially made for those with D+ cup sizes. Aiming to make women feel more confident in a swimsuit, the label makes a supportive range spanning size 28D to 40HH in tops and 8 to 22 in bottoms.

Free shipping and vouchers make gifting easier and to take the worry out of shopping online, there’s free exchange and a size check to ensure the perfect fit.

LILLYANDLIME.COM

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Seven Islands Skincare

Cleo Harper

Anne Marshall doesn’t believe in just taking a break come December 25. Her philosophy is that our skin deserves a permanent escape from parabens, chemicals, pollution and stress. Marshall has been a beauty therapist for 20 years and began Seven Islands as an alternative to unnatural and unethical skincare. The Seven Islands range spans face and body care products made with the highest-quality ingredients from natural sources. Gift it to someone you love, or treat your skin to that fresh holiday feeling all year long.

When the festive season is over, you’re going to need some extra motivation to sweat out all those Christmas kilos. And new activewear may be just the thing. Cleo Harper is a luxe activewear label for women, focusing on premium fabrication and feminine cuts. The label has just released its latest collection, Haze, full of mix-and-match items like bralets, leggings and tanks. Each piece is formed from moisturewicking fabrics, which are also breathable and antibacterial. You can shop the 12-piece collection as separates, or buy the whole collection in bulk at a discounted price.

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Ziani Beauty

United Bracelets

Ziani Beauty is the home of natural health goodies, housing an exclusive collection of organic beauty products. Its focus is on providing a range free from toxins, with each item selected for its beneficial ingredients. The offering spans skincare, haircare, cosmetics and more, all chosen by a dietician and a naturopath, so you know you’re in good hands. Think brands along the lines of Eco Tan, Salus, Living Sea Therapy, Keeko Oil and more. The online store also offers fast next-day dispatch, making it the perfect place to start (or finish) your Christmas shopping.

United Bracelets stocks a curated range of sterling silver jewellery and handmade bracelets. The affordable accessories label offers options in silver, gold and rose gold colourways, across varying styles of rings, earrings and necklaces. For its range of handcrafted bracelets, super fine thread from South America is woven and paired with a mini charm of your choice. The brand also donates 10 per cent of its profits to local charities, so you can tick off your Christmas list and do the world a favour at the same time.

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IKO Apparel

KAVALRI

A long-held dream to create beautiful and functional pieces for every day led to the beginning of IKO Apparel. Founded and made in Melbourne, an all-female team produces wardrobe staples that can be worn throughout the seasons. Small scale production is at the heart of IKO, with every piece crafted in small runs from high-quality natural fibres. The first collection, which was released late last month, includes linen pinafores, silk and cotton shirts, tee dresses and culotte-style pants, perfect for the warm weather. Buy now for pre-Christmas delivery.

Men’s accessories are often limited to the extremely practical.

Melbourne-based KAVALRI however, is setting about to change this perception with its range of fashion accessories that merge function and form. The brand’s current collection includes made-to-order wedding rings in tungsten (a hardy grey steel), titanium, black zirconium and gold, as well men’s bracelets, cufflinks and necklaces. Whether you’re looking for something casual, smart or formal, KAVALRI has options for every man in your life. You can shop KAVALRI’s extensive range of gift ideas online or via a growing list of stockists.

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Sarah Jean Applying false lashes has never been an easy feat and that’s what led Sarah Jean Baker to create a lash glue that’s a little different from the rest. Designed as a hassle-free solution, Sarah Jean’s glue swaps the usual fine tip for a mascara wand. Simply brush the latexfree adhesive onto your real lashes and then apply your fake ones on top using her handy applicator tool. The vegan formula is also water soluble, ensuring easy removal that doesn’t do any damage. Making this stocking filler better yet, score 15% off using FJ15 at the checkout.

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The Raconteur

Molli Voyage

There’s a simple sentiment behind The Raconteur: what you choose to purchase says a lot about you. The bespoke fragrance brand is inspired by unique Australian botanicals and their native locations. It began with an offering of soy wax candles, with scents drawing on flora in Bondi and Melbourne. Expanding its gift-ready range, the brand recently unveiled its first unisex fragrance, Raconteur X. An ideal gift, its aroma pays homage to summer love in Sydney. Expect lush green and citrus notes of fig leaf, galbanum and Australian lemon, with spicy undertones of Tasmanian blackcurrant bud. Only 100 bottles have been produced, each date-marked and hand-numbered.

Everyone knows there’s no better place to nap than on the beach.

Molli Voyage is a lifestyle brand merging travel cases with convertible pillows. Genius, we know. Appealing to those who like to get their shut eye anytime, anywhere, the brand’s handheld attaché features two zip pockets and a side strap. When sleep comes your way, just flip your Molli to the flat side and enjoy the Zs. A perfect gift for the friend who enjoys both travel and napping, Molli comes delivered in a premium matte black gift box, so there’s no need to get out the Christmas wrap.

MOLLIVOYAGE.COM

THE-RACONTEUR.COM

Alannah Hill

Afternoon Pick Me Up

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a loved one this Christmas, Alannah Hill has made the process a whole lot easier. The label has put together its own curated gift guide, featuring stocking-worthy pieces ranging from under $50 to $250. Online, you’ll find delicate lace dresses, sequinned shoes, accessories and more, conveniently grouped by price range. There’s even a dedicated Kris Kringle section for those in need of extra inspiration. Shop the edit for your holiday outfit, or increase your reputation exponentially by spoiling someone else.

There’s no better feeling than gifting someone a really thoughtful present. Afternoon Pick Me Up is helping people everywhere win Christmas, with its offering of lovingly put-together gift boxes. With a focus on health, wellness and design, each box is filled with products from like-minded Australian-made brands. This season, Afternoon Pick Me Up has four specialty Christmas boxes on offer. Featuring goodies like Four Pillars Gin, Posh Plonk Wine, cookies, soap, ornaments and raw chocolate, it’s the perfect way to treat your nearest and dearest. If you’re lucky, they may even share some choccy with you.

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ARTISANS GLOBAL GIFT CARD FROM $20 ARTISANS.GLOBAL

EARTH GREETINGS 2018 ARTIST CALENDAR $29.95 EARTHGREETINGS.COM.AU

AVERY VERSE THE JOURNO SHOULDER BAG $299.99 AVERYVERSE.COM

GEMMA VENDETTA THE VENDETTA VEGAN MINERAL LIPSTICK $37.95 GEMMAVENDETTA.COM.AU

ECLECTIC LADYLAND SRETSIS MITRA HEART EARRINGS $310 ECLECTICLADYLAND.NET.AU

MAGNUM + QUEENS WINE THE QUEENS CHRISTMAS GIFT PACK $85 MAGNUMANDQUEENSWINE.COM

STACEY INQ KODO RING $120 STACEYINQ.COM

JOAB HANDMADE LEATHER ESPADRILLES IN BAY BLUE $195 WITHJOAB.COM

HARLEQUIN BELLE THE ECLIPSE WALLET $199 HARLEQUINBELLE.COM

JAGGAD GOLD CLASSIC 7/8 LEGGINGS $119.95 JAGGAD.COM

ELIISE MAAR PEARL SLEEPER EARRINGS $250 ELIISEMAAR.COM

JONNY+JUNE ORIGINAL SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER $29.95 EACH JONNYJUNEHAIR.COM

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MELISSA BEACH SLIDE RAINBOW $95 MDREAMSSHOES.COM

MINI MELISSA KIDS ULTRAGIRL UNICORN $79.95 MDREAMSSHOES.COM

THRILLS HIGHWAY DESTROY WANDERER JACKET $139.99 THRILLS.CO

ZIANI BEAUTY LIVING SEA THERAPY BODY POLISH $48 ZIANIBEAUTY.COM.AU

SARAH JEAN EASY LASH APPLICATION 3 PIECE LASH KIT $55 SARAHJEAN.COM.AU

THREE65 SUBSCRIPTION UNDERWEAR, INCLUDES FREE SOCKS AND DELIVERY $26.95 / 3 MONTHS THREE65.COM.AU

ETTITUDE ORGANIC BAMBOO LYOCELL PYJAMAS STARTING FROM $35 ETTITUDE.COM.AU

MELBOURNE MARTINI ORIGINAL ESPRESSO MARTINI $9.99 EACH OR $38.99 FOUR PACK MELBOURNEMARTINI.COM.AU DANMURPHYS.COM.AU

UNCLE MAY SAME SHIRT DIFFERENT DAY EMBROIDERED TEE $59.95 UNCLEMAY.COM

KITTE CRAZY LOVE EARRINGSÂ $129 KITTE.COM.AU

ZURII LONDON WEEKENDER $1,079.95 ZURII.COM.AU

CIEL LIMITED EDITION GILDED COLLECTION FLORENCE ORGANIC HANDWASH 500ML $28 CIELMAISON.COM.AU

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AIMEE-CHERIE INTIMATES FRANKIE ROMPER IN BLUSH $169 AIMEECHERIEINTIMATES.COM

BINDLE AUSTRALIAN MADE GIFT PACKAGES PRICES VARY BINDLE.COM.AU

BYHÉLO INTERCHANGE EARRINGS STUDS $150, HOOPS $90, STUDS AND HOOPS SET $210 BYHELO.COM.AU

THE DAILY EDITED TOME X TDE BLACK MARTHA CLUTCH $129.95 THEDAILYEDITED.COM

SACREFLUX JEWELLERY ANGEL EARRINGS $120 SACREFLUX.COM

BAMBI AND SAMMI NO.1 VEGAN HAIR MASQUE 250ML $39.95 BAMBIANDSAMMI.COM

CADEAU + BLISS ORGANIC GIN + TONIC BLISS $180 CADEAUANDBLISS.COM.AU

ZURII THE MANHATTAN (AVAILABLE IN FOUR COLOURS) $399.95 ZURII.COM.AU

WOLF AND MISHKA FOREST FAMILY DIGITALLY PRINTED SILK/VISCOSE TOP $179

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THE LITTLE GIFTER CO. THE ETHEREAL EMPRESS BODY OIL $39.99 THELITTLEGIFTER.COM.AU

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BELMORE MEN’S HARTLEY ROO $299.00 BELMOREAUSTRALIA.COM.AU

BEE TWOMEY BEE ABBOTT DROPS $55 BEETWOMEY.COM

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THINGS TERRIFIC MILLY CLUTCH WALLET $79 THINGSTERRIFIC.COM.AU

PLATYPUS SHOES SLYDES WOMENS CALI SLIDES $29.95 PLATYPUSSHOES.COM.AU

LOOM TOWELS BERRY STRIPE BATH MAT $85 LOOMTOWELS.COM

OLENKA PIPER BIKINI IN TAMARILLO $165 OLENKA-OLENKA.COM

REVELRY DIVINE TWO TONE LEATHER HANDBAG IN DUSTY BLUES $490 REVELRY-RVLY.COM

THE FABRIC SOCIAL VIOLA ROMPER $129 THEFABRICSOCIAL.COM

BUSY HEAD POTHOS HANGING BASKET EARRINGS $38 BUSYHEAD.COM.AU

MEN’S BOTANICS ENERGISING FACE SCRUB $42.85 MENSBOTANICS.COM.AU

SCRATCH AND JOTTER APPOINTED YEARLY TASK PLANNER 2018 $52 SCRATCHANDJOTTER.COM.AU

TACTICA GEAR POCKET MULTITOOL 18+ TOOLS $39.95 USD TACTICAGEAR.COM

PLATYPUS SHOES DR. MARTENS 1460Z DMC 8-EYE BOOT $249 PLATYPUSSHOES.COM.AU

THE SLEEPLESS CREATIVE TRIBAL TASSEL EARRING IN ROSE $50 ETSY.COM/AU/SHOP/THESLEEPLESSCREATIVE

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PLATYPUS SHOES CONVERSE ALL STAR PLATFORM HI $120 PLATYPUSSHOES.COM.AU

THE RACONTEUR BONDI 1 PORT JACKSON FIG CANDLE $69 THE-RACONTEUR.COM

MAYA BLACK HANDMADE ORGANIC LIPBALM $17 EACH MAYAORGANICS.ONLINE

SHAZOEY RAINBOW MOONSTONE NECKLACE $82 SHAZOEY.COM

BELLROY FOLIO WALLET IN NAVY $189.95 BELLROY.COM

CA JEWELLERY ALIGN EARRINGS $130 CAJEWELLERY.COM.AU

BELLE COULEUR CASEY HIDE BAG $95 BELLECOULEUR.COM.AU

SCRATCH AND JOTTER KARTOTEK COPENHAGEN WEEKLY PLANNER 65 PP NOTEPAD $32 SCRATCHANDJOTTER.COM.AU

LITTLE BIT TEE SHIRT $49.95 LITTLEBIT.COM

ELLIS CLARE RESIN EARRINGS $50 ELLISRESIN.COM.AU

AMANDA LEVEE CITRINE MARIE RING IN 9CT YELLOW GOLD $550 AMANDALEVEE.COM

COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN BRIDGET POM-POM BACKPACK $64.99 COLETTEHAYMAN.COM.AU

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RAW COMPLEXIONS SKINTOX BEAUTY FOOD $34.95 RAW-COMPLEXIONS.COM.AU

COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN BEADED TASSEL NECKLACE $19.99 COLETTEHAYMAN.COM.AU

SALT WATER SANDALS CLASSIC SLIDE $84.95 SALTWATERSANDALS.COM.AU/STOCKISTS

BETTY BASICS DREAMER PJ SET $49.95 BETTYBASICS.COM.AU

LOVE LUDIE CUCUMBER + ROCKMELON CANDLE $34.95 LOVELUDIE.COM

BETTY BASICS KNICKER GIFT SET (CONTAINS 5 PAIRS) $29.95 EACH BETTYBASICS.COM.AU

POLAROID REFURBISHED POLAROID 80S STYLE CAMERA $249.95 POLAROID.COM.AU/VINTAGE-CAMERAS

CHRISTIAN PAUL BONDI ROSE GOLD 43 CHRISTMAS GIFT PACK $178 CHRISTIANPAUL.COM.AUÂ

KOORELOO NEW YORKER SOHO LEATHER BAG $635 KOORELOO.COM.AU

STATUS ANXIETY JONAH WALLET $69.96 EACH STATUSANXIETY.COM.AU

LIBBY WATKINS LIMITED EDITION SUPER POCKET CLUTCH $59.95 LIBBYWATKINS.COM

PLATYPUS SHOES VANS OLD SKOOL $129.95 PLATYPUSSHOES.COM.AU

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LILLY & LIME SORBET PALM BALCONETTE ONE PIECE $150 LILLYANDLIME.COM

MOLLI VOYAGE NAVY MOLLI $149 MOLLIVOYAGE.COM

ELEVEN AUSTRALIA CAIRNS TRIO HOLIDAY PACK $52.90 ELEVENAUSTRALIA.COM

TANIA CLAIRE MILLIE EARRINGS $130 TANIACLAIREAUSTRALIA.COM.AU

GOOD&CO RUSH HOUR BEAUTY 100% SILK CREPE SCARF $179 WEAREGOODANDCO.COM

PLATYPUS SHOES VANS LEATHER OLD SKOOL $139.95 PLATYPUSSHOES.COM.AU

BELMORE THORA MULE $220 BELMOREAUSTRALIA.COM.AU

LITTLE RED HEAD INVERTED ICEBERG TRIANGLES $29 LITTLEREDHEAD.COM.AU

ADELE AND ROSE HUDSON TWO-WAY CHAIN BAG $169 ADELEANDROSE.COM

STATUS ANXIETY ANARCHY PURSE $49.95 EACH STATUSANXIETY.COM.AU

JAGGER SLEEPWEAR ORGANIC COTTON BAMBOO SLEEP SHORTS $59 JAGGERSLEEPWEAR.COM.AU

LIN8 ASHLEY ON THE RUN CUSTOMISE YOUR BESPOKE LEATHER BAG FROM $408 LIN8.COM.AU

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ALEXIS ECLECTIC COCKTAIL PRINT SCARF $140 ALEXISECLECTIC.COM

AUGUST THE FOURTH ELENI SLIDES $139 AUGUSTTHEFOURTH.COM.AU

NEXT ROMANCE DANCING LUXE GYPSY TASSEL ART EARRINGS $60 NEXTROMANCE.COM.AU

INFAMOUS GENTLEMAN BEARD OIL $29 INFAMOUSGENTLEMAN.COM.AU

Gone But Not Forgotten

While Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey are always on high-rotation come December, there are a plethora of A-listers whose festive albums never made it past a season. Let us jog your memory.

Snoop Dogg - Christmas in tha Dogg House A full album of original Snoop bangerz, which is equal parts funky, festive, terrible and weirdly enjoyable.

PETITE GREEN SANCTUARY M TEMPERATE $129 PETITEGREEN.COM.AU

KEVIN.MURPHY I WOKE UP LIKE THIS GIFT PACK $78.90 KEVINMURPHY.COM.AU

Jessica Simpson - ReJoyce: The Christmas Album Turns out, it was with good reason that nobody speaks of this record. Painful is the only way to describe it.

RuPaul - Ho Ho Ho Festive, fabulous and fierce. And just what you’d expect from a RuPaul album.

Taylor Swift - Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection Swifty’s reputation only gets stronger when you remember she once penned a series of original Christmas tunes.

KINI SWIMWEAR AMAZONIA CROP $135 KINISWIMWEAR.COM

COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN LISA SADDLE BAG $44.99 COLETTEHAYMAN.COM.AU

David Hasselhoff - The Night Before Christmas Come for an animated six-minute retelling of The Night Before Christmas, stay for the jazzy rendition of ‘Feliz Navidad’.

Christina Aguilera - My Kind of Christmas It’s bad [insert meme of Pink watching Xtina’s performance at the 2017 AMAs here].

Hilary Duff - Santa Claus Lane Take the songs from Metamorphosis, swap out the lyrics with festive lines like “elves were standing in the street,” and you get the idea.

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