Christmas in Paris: The Gift Guide

Forget the dull and done-before, for a Christmas present with all the sleekness and sparkle the season deserves, where better to look than the city of lights? And who better to advise on what is sure to have every Parisienne or wannabe Parisienne smiling on Christmas morning?
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By Rachel Huber

Forget the dull and done-before, for a Christmas present with all the sleekness and sparkle the season deserves, where better to look than the city of lights? And who better to advise on what is sure to have every Parisienne or wannabe Parisienne smiling on Christmas morning? As the yuletide shopping countdown continues, we share a little French festive flair with our top ten Paris-inspired gift picks. Think: timelessly elegant Chanel with an unexpected cool 2013 twist, scented and 100% sexy candles, beauty treats worthy of any chic Vogue girl and indulgent shoe lust-haves galore. Joyeux Noël, as we say here in Paris.

Christmas in Paris: The Gift Guide
Chanel Flacon N°5 Plexiglas Clutch(01 of10)
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Because an iconic fragrance deserves to be worn more ways than one. Chanel €6,500
Sarah Lavoine Bois de Figuier Candle N°3(02 of10)
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Sensual seasonal cheer that promises to smolder all winter long. Sarah Lavoine €49
Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane 105 Quilted Leather Stilettos(03 of10)
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Designed for Avenue Montaigne, at home in Knightsbridge. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane €545
Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne by Jeff Koons(04 of10)
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Limited-edition libations.Dom Pérignon €155
Lancôme Rose Désir Blush and Rouge Rayonnant Lip Colour(05 of10)
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The Paris beauty basics: classic red lipstick and a chic blush to match. Lancome €48 and €28.95
Be-Pôles Editions Paris Portraits de Villes Photography Book (06 of10)
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All you need to whisk your beloved away on an armchair escape to the city of lights.Be-Pôles Editions €18
Jean-Paul Hévin Best of Paris Chocolate Log(07 of10)
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Chocolate from Paris with love. Jean-Paul Hévin €35 to €56
Delfina Delettrez Double Pearl Earring(08 of10)
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Chanel’s style signature made rock ‘n’ roll for today’s Vogue Paris girls. Delfina Delettrez €395
Dior Diorific 751 Marilyn Nail Varnish(09 of10)
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The makings of a fancy French manicure in the colour of the season. Dior €25.69
Balmain Haircare(10 of10)
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Fast-track your way to catwalk-ready locks BalmainArgan Moisturizing Elixer, 100ml, €22.95Session Spray Medium, 300ml, €18.95Session Spray Strong, 300ml, €18.95Silk Perfume, 200ml, €20.95Texturizing Salt Spray, 200ml, €16.95Vaporizer Silk Perfume, €12.95Volume Mousse Strong, 300ml, €18.95