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Jingle bells Fashion-conscious city gals can dress up their

Christmas tree with these gorgeous designer balls. (Sonia Rykiel, €25 pack of three, 56 Boulevard

de Waterloo, Brussels, soniarykiel.com)

For her

Sweet bubbles Her girlfriends will squeal with delight when she serves

champagne with edible wild hibiscus flowers. (Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup, €8,99, available from all major

Belgian supermarkets, for more info tel. (0)3 870 5130)

ten little fingers Keep her hands warm and toasty with these soft cashmere

mittens, available in different colours. (Les Ateliers de la Maille, €40, 98 Avenue Louise,

Brussels, lesateliersdelamaille.com)

Head start This funky helmet will protect your wife as she whizzes down the slopes – and make her easier to spot in the

snow if she topples over. (Carrera, €99, for Belgian retailers tel. (0)2 725 3242)

Sugar bomb Surprise your mother with this incredible opera house

creation by Belgian master chocolatier Pierre Marcolini. Note that the cake needs to be ordered a week in advance.

(Bûche Opéra by Pierre Marcolini, €68, marcolini.be)

Zest factorBold orange can be a difficult colour to wear – unless it

comes in the shape of this elegantly cut jacket. Team it up with a simple black dress for the ultimate killer look

(NafNaf, €99, 123 Rue Neuve, Brussels, nafnaf.com).

front seat

These funky poufs, available in different designs, are made up of three cushions that can either be used separately or

tied together with a belt. (Mossi for Linteloo, €495, for Belgian retailers tel. (0)4 7525 4069 or visit linteloo.nl)

High expectations These sexy heels from Parisian label Mellow Yellow look divine and are just the thing for all those New

Year parties. (Mellow Yellow, €189, 98A Rue Antoine Dansaert, Brussels, mellowyellow.fr)

Sexy santaChristmas might just come early for you if you indulge

in this gorgeous lingerie set for your other half. (Huit, Bra €62, panties €42 by Huit, from Inno,

111-123 Rue Neuve, Brussels, huit.fr)

up to €500

up to €100

up to €50

If you’ve had your fill of scouring Belgium’s shops for the perfect present then Nina Lamparski has got your Christmas shopping all wrapped up

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Pretty change Perfect for stashing away love notes and lip gloss, these

shimmering purses were made for girly girls. All profits from sales will go to the Make-a-Wish charity. (Caroline Bliss, €15

set of three, 35 Koestraat, Ghent, caroline-bliss.com)

For teens

Old school These retro trainers are just about cool enough for street-wise skater boys wanting to make a style statement this

Christmas. (KangaROOS, €49,95, from Shoes in the Box, Chaussée d’Ixelles, Brussels, kangaROOS.de)

Go mini Fake leather and animal prints need to feature in any young style diva’s wardrobe this winter. For extra pizzazz wear this

skirt with a pair of colourful tights, from Le Bourget for example. (NafNaf, €39, 10 Grand Rue, Mons, nafnaf.com)

Bag itThere’s enough room in this tartan-style school bag

for your college boy to store a laptop, books and notepads. (Skunkfunk, €97.50, from Mr Ego, 29 Rue des Pierres,

Brussels, skunkfunk.com)

Drum ‘n’ bass Chances are you'll be in for a peaceful Christmas as your teenyboppers will completely ignore you once they’ve put on these awesome headphones. (Roxy, €70, Chill’out, 77

Veldstraat, Ghent, roxy-europe.com)

Cape manThis wintery cape is easy to slip on and will keep your kids

warm when they spend the afternoon outside frolicking around in the snow. (O’Neill, €79, 78 Meir, Antwerp,

oneilleurope.com)

On time

Glitzy and cute, the blingtastic Hello Kitty watch will ensure budding jetsetters don’t miss their next manicure

appointment. (Jet Set, €129, for Belgian retailers tel. (0)2 411 8959, jetset-world.ch)

under water The aquarium is dead, long live this high-tech fish tank

for tomorrow’s marine biologists. (Reef One BiOrb, €355, The City Barn Molière, 42 Rue Stanley,

Brussels, reef-one.com)

regal dreamsIf your daughter’s a princess and wishes to sleep like one, make her dream come true by getting her this romantic

four-poster bed and draping silky fabrics around the beams. (Ikea, €319, 1432 Chaussée de Mons, Anderlecht, ikea.be)

up to €500

up to €100

up to €50

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Save face Your boyfriend’s skin will weather the weather if he

regularly uses this lightweight moisturiser to combat signs of fatigue and ageing. (Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Anti-Wrinkle Cream, €39, 80 Lombardenvest, Antwerp, kiehls.com)

For h

im

Pick up He can show off his latest iPhone applications without even having to hold his phone thanks to this sleek mobile holder.

(Just Mobile Xtand, €35, from Cipiyou, 13 Rue de l’Harmonie, Verviers, xtand.net)

Pocket money If your man’s a quirky boy, he’ll love splurging with this funky wallet by famous Dutch boardwear label Protest.

(Protest Wallet, €27,41, from Bellissimo, 26 Avenue Montjoie, Brussels, protest.eu)

Wrist watch Just because he’s got a serious office job doesn’t mean he can’t have a bit of fun. Let your man reveal his true

colours side with these cute cufflinks (Gant, €55, 14 Aldestraat, Hasselt, gant.com).

Strong statement Inspired by the cut ‘n’ paste technique, this t-shirt by Miss

Sixty’s male label is made for activists who don’t mince their words. (Energie, €59, for Belgian retailers tel. (0)2

520 7381, energie.it)

tied up Wrap him up warmly or simply pull him in close with

this lovely casual-chic scarf, which also works well with a suit. (Bellerose, €79, 5 Chaussée de Charleroi,

Brussels, bellerose.be)

Bag itHe’ll travel in style with this casual-chic weekend bag,

handmade from Belgian leather – perfect for those New Year mini breaks you have planned. (Raidillon, €480, from

George, 14 Marschalk Fochplein, Leuven, raidillon.com)

Winter warmer Designed by a former sail-maker brand, this big, snug

jacket will protect your hubby from stormier times. (Murphy & Nye, €225, 1 Zilverpand,

Bruges, murphynye.com)

Speed freakEvery boy loves a toy and this sports watch allows runners to track their training and send wireless data like the heart rate to a computer. (Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS, €389,

from Media Markt, 111 Rue Neuve, Brussels, garmin.be)

up to €500

up to €100

up to €50

Happy feet Give your little one the gift of style with these cute little

moccasins that will keep their tootsies toastie. (Minnetonka moccasin, €40, from Bellerose, 34 Lombardenvest, Antwerp, minnetonka.nl)

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ots

Sweet memories Create lasting memories with an original photo album for

your little one with this cute and squishy family tree. (Nouki’s, €49.90, 85 Noordzandstraat, Bruges,

noukies.com)

Key role Toddlers will love playing with your set of keys if they

are attached to this sparkly bear. (Mer du Nord, €34, from Maasmechelen Village, 100 Zetellaan,

Maasmechelen, merdunord.com)

red stripes Jumpers don’t get much cuter than this woollen creation

by designer label Zadig et Voltaire. (Raglis by Zadig et Voltaire, €85, 15 Schuttershofstraat, Antwerp,

zadig-et-voltaire.com)

Lighten up Add a bit of twist to your nursery with this funky

spiral lamp. For a softer glow buy a peach- or orange-coloured light bulb. (Ikea, €99.90,

19 Weiveldlaan, Zaventem, ikea.be)

Walk on

Small bubs will take big steps in these charming shoes that have been designed to ensure the correct and natural development of tiny feet. (Naturino, €78.50, Au P’tit

Copain, 17 Place Dailly, Brussels, naturino.com)

Silver bellTiffany’s silver dumbbell rattle entered the pantheon of

timeless baby gifts a long time ago. But it remains a classic and can be personalised with a first name. (Tiffany & Co.,

€220, 66 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels, tiffany.com)

Choo choo Brussels toy producer Serneels has released this nostalgic wooden train to celebrate its 50th anniversary. An adorable

gift, which will delight parents as much as the kids. (Serneels, €425, 65 Avenue Louise, Brussels, serneels.com)

Snow ball

Your youngest one will make a hotter fashion statement than the fashion-forward Hollywood tot Suri Cruise in this cosy padded jacket. (Brin d’Herbe, €105, 72 Veurtstraat,

Puurs, brindherbe.be)

up to €500

up to €100

up to €50