Gifts to stuff stockings in style

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      Sometimes it’s the small things that cause the most headaches. Collecting cool stocking stuffers means manoeuvring from store to store at the height of mall madness. But don’t worry: we’ve done the work for you. Here are some last-minute stylin’ finds for the fashionable on your list—all stocking-sized.

      Top knot

      I Wear the Headdress’s luxe head wraps make looking good in freezing temperatures a breeze—without the dreaded hat hair. Drawing from her travels, local maker Sarah Shabacon carefully crafts each piece from ethically sourced fabrics and names them after cities that have inspired their designs. We love the knotted Yala wrap ($45), which features a punchy, made-in-Thailand indigo print that’s sure to stand out in a sea of more neutral colours. Available in I Wear the Headdress’s online shop and carried at stores like Hazel + Jools (4280 Main Street), Wishlist Boutique (2811 West Broadway), and Courtney Boutique (2184 West 41st Avenue).

      Laced up

      Mavericks' gelato-coloured shoelaces.

      Australian shoelace brand Mavericks Laces is the brainchild of three graphic designers, so it’s no surprise that its products pack quite the visual punch. For the holidays, the line is offering three trios ($29.95 each) of waxed cotton laces that are guaranteed to jazz up all kinds of footwear, from desert boots to combat boots to leather brogues. Check out the Gelati, a set of pretty pastels—cotton-candy pink, mint green, and powder blue—inspired by the dreamy hues of the irresistible Italian dessert. Available at Eugene Choo (3683 Main Street).

      Join the army

      Balmain for H&M fragrance.

      If you, like many die-hard fashionistas, weren’t able to join the #BalmainArmy by snagging a piece from the coveted Balmain for H&M collection last month, you’ll want to add this baby to your wish list stat. The French fashion house has created a limited-edition fragrance ($50 for 100 mL) for the on-trend retailer that captures the sophistication of creative director Olivier Rousteing’s glitzy threads. Think an alluring mix of sweet tonka bean, cedar, jasmine, and white musk that’s sure to appeal to the sensual side of men and women alike. Available at H&M Pacific Centre.

      Pun intended

      Urban Outfitters' Meow-y X-mas beanie.

      Cats, clever puns, and pompoms definitely make the list of our favourite things—which explains why we were pretty stoked to come across the UO Meowy X-mas Beanie ($34). The festive topper features a stripe of silhouettes depicting four crawling cats and a timely “Meowy X-mas” greeting emblazoned in red across the bottom. A red, white, and grey pompom completes the purr-fect holiday gift. Available at Urban Outfitters (various locations).

      Small package

      AW by Andrea Wong wallet.

      Help keep your gal organized with designer Andrea Wong’s Sensible Leather Envelope Wallet ($52). Each is handcrafted from a single piece of leather, creating a clean look, and holds all the essentials for a night on the town—and it slips easily into the teeny-tiny clutches reserved for such occasions, too. Pick flashy silver; a gorgeous off-white made from cowhide; or vegetable-tanned nude, brown, or black leather that only looks better with age. The wallet also works as a chic business-card holder. Available on Etsy.

      Follow Lucy Lau on Twitter @lucylau.

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