Style Birmingham

Now, at SB Towers we are an organised bunch and many of us are well into (or have even finished) our Christmas shopping. Well, let’s be honest we just love retail therapy … even if it does mean buying things for other people.

However, we are also aware that there are people out there for whom shopping doesn’t hold the same mystique (gasp!) and for them, there is simply no joy in it. So we are answering their SOS and over the coming weeks will be packing our pages with great gift ideas to suit every budget.

This week we’re kicking off with our favourite top ten pressies that will bring a smile to the face of the women in your life (guys, take note!).

1: With its antique feel, this Florentyna Eau du Parfum atomiser is from Marks & Spencer and costs £19.50.

2: Set of four spotty mugs in a box from Cath Kidston, £20. Available from Selfridges.

3: Paul Smith shopping totes, £49 – three designs exclusive to House of Fraser.

4: Satin pleat clutch, £18 and gold detail bag, £22, both from Next.

5: Chinese-style decoartive kokeshi dolls, £5 each. Three to collect from Bhs.

6: Cameo and flower charm bracelet, £12, from the Red Herring collection at Debenhams.

7: From Hervey Nichols, this bang-on-trend cuff from designer Angie Gooderham is £200.

8: This leather and glass bib necklace from Hobbs, in Pavilions, costs £99.

9: Warm up those winter nights with this reindeer nightie gift set with chenille slipper socks, £12 from Matalan.

10: “Tease the season” boy shorts, £10 from Ann Summers in the Bullring.