CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

from Southsea Lifestyle December / January 2021/22

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Independent traders tell us that they have received enormous support from shoppers over the past few months. With your continued custom this could be their best Christmas yet and give all our wonderful retailers the financial security they need to enter the new year. Here are a few ideas for your Christmas shopping.

WILD AURA Indulge Gift Set – Includes Oat Milk Bath great for eczema, includes a reusable muslin bag. Plus Coconut Wax Candle & cotton bag filled red roses. All Organic. £22 www.wildaura.co.uk CORONA CHRONICLES a wry and humorous observation of the pandemic, in words and pictures. £20 info@kevindean.co.uk

EDITH & BLANCHE Find the perfect Christmas outfit, gifts, and more for the special little ones in your life at Edith and Blanche in Southsea. Price £14-34 5 Marmion Road, Southsea edithandblanche.com DESIGN HOUSE SOUTHSEA A huge range of gifts perfect for Xmas. Including Jellycat giant Monkey £55,Donkey £29. 55-57 Marmion Road, Southsea designhousesouthsea.co.uk

CHARLOTTE CORNELIUS JEWELLERY Designed &

Handmade in the heart of Southsea - Bubble Links from £99. In-store, online, gift vouchers. 87a Marmion Road, Southsea charlottecornelius.co.uk

SOUTHSEA BATHING HUT

A relaxing home spa experience, handmade in Southsea. Packed with floral scented pampering products, this gorgeous collection fits through a letterbox. southseabathinghut.co.uk Christmas Crochet Kits from Knitty Critters and are £24.95 per ki 5, Clarendon Road Southsea PO5 2DU www.seeded.com

Barbara Tipple Jewellers A handcrafted necklace from Barbara Tipple’s workshop. 15 Marmion Road, Southsea www.barbaratipple.co.uk

THE MYSTERY OF SOUTHSEA'S LAUGHING SAILOR Outdoor

Adventure Book. Turn the historic streets of Southsea into a giant outdoor escape room! Get outside, solve the clues & catch the villain behind the legendary Southsea mystery!. www.mysteryguides.co.uk SOUTHSEA SALVAGE An emporium of

Antique & Vintage object d’art. For Original Christmas gifts and dressing your period home. FIND US on Instagram Southsea_Salvage

ALICE AND IVY BEAUTIQUE A gorgeous selection of independent beauty, skincare and wellness products. Perfect for gifting, but you may want to treat yourself too! 7 Marmion Road Southsea PO5 2AT @aliceandivysouthsea www.aliceandivy.co.uk

THE CRAFT BEER MYSTERY IN

A BOX! 10 CRAFT BEERS hold cryptic clues hidden somewhere on their labels... Unravel the story & solve the football mystery, one ale at a time! www.mysteryguides.co.uk

CHRISTMAS AT ALICE AND IVY

Forget the Holly and the Ivy – all you need for Christmas is alice and ivy, the beautique in the heart of Southsea. Just in case you haven’t discovered them yet, they are one of Marmion Roads newest additions and a sanctuary for skincare, makeup and well being. We chatted to owner Zara about her top three gifting ideas for Christmas this year. “The Lola’s Apothecary range is perfect for someone that likes to pamper themselves and create a luxury ‘home spa’ experience. The range includes a decadent bath and shower oil, body polish and a delicious body souffle to finish. Giving these products will make you more popular than Santa Claus.

“For the man in your life – how about one of our ‘Dapper Chap’ or ‘Bearded Inked and Awesome’ wash bags? And if you’re feeling

generous, why not pop in something from our men’s product ranges – the Skin Regimen or some Ilapothecary Beardy Balm. “I’m really excited about our newest range — Jane Iredale Cosmetics. This incredible range combines skincare and makeup. It’s beautiful, cruelty-free, clean make up, easy to use and it’s great for anyone with skin sensitivity. The range includes the pure mineral face powders, nourishing skin primers and foundations, gorgeous lip glosses, and amazing mascara”. This is just a small selection of what’s on offer at this wonderful beautique – from stocking fillers and Secret Santa to statement gifts, alice and ivy has you covered. All purchases can be gift wrapped so all you need to do is deliver them. And if you can’t decide what to buy, they also do gift vouchers, which are redeemable against products or treatments. alice and ivy also has YOU covered for the party season! Come on in, and get yourself party ready! From a brow shape and tint with Keeley the ‘Brow Whisperer’, to creating that Christmas party look with a 45 minute make up session (costing £30 – which is redeemable against any products you buy!), you’ll look and feel fantastic. Along with the other great shops on Marmion Road, they’ll be opening late night on Thursdays until 8pm and every Sunday from now until Christmas from 10.30 – 3.30. alice and ivy. They’re the gift that keeps on giving!