Want to give something a little more geared to girls? We've rounded up everything from locally made jewelry to celebrity-beloved bathing suits.
Vancouver blogger Cara McLeay gets asked so often about how she styles her hair, that she created the A Fashion Love AffairXOStylingIron. Her new website offers tutorials on exactly how she gets the glam waves and perfect curls that helped win Harpers Bazaars Fabulous at Every Age last year. $189; AFashionLoveAffair.com
After realizing how many times a week shes wearing the Stella McCartney bra you gave her, shell ask for another, making this not only a great Christmas gift, but also future Mothers Day, birthday and special day surprise. Tammy Tickling Balconnet Bra $80, Bikini Brief $32; Dianes (2950 Granville), Holt Renfrew (737 Dunsmuir).
Speaking of the internet....Acclaimed blogger Leandra Medine, 23, nailed it when she named and proclaimed a phenomenon every fashion-forward female can attest to: man repelling. Her book Man Repeller: Seeking Love. Finding Overalls is an unflattering and hilarious recount of her sartorial lines in the sand. $18; Chapters, Indigo.
If youre in love with the girl on your list, you might want to stop into Honey Gifts (3448 Cambie; 350 Water). Festive panties, kinky bralettes, the entire EL James-authorized 50 Shades collection and the latest We-Vibe ($160, pictured) are all in store.
A compliment magnet, the handmade gemstone jewelry by Vancouvers OhKuol always draws a crowd. Sisterpreneurs Vi and Priscilla Phan have designed sparkling druzy pieces in rich, deep colours and snowy whites that will wow at holiday parties. Teardrop stud earrings $59-$65; Meadow (104 Water), Barefoot Contessa (3715 Main, 1928 Commercial).
L*Space, the bathing suits that regularly adorn Hot Bodies on newsstands across North America, launched its 2014 cruise collection with the getaway motto, Lets Go Anywhere. The lucky girl who gets this will certainly heat up warm destinations in the Free Love Multi. $180; Lynn Stevens (225 Carrall), Still Life (2315 Main).
