With the holidays right around the corner, many Filipinos are busy ticking off their seemingly endless list of gifts for people, ranging from their families and friends to even their bosses and co-workers.
While malls have extended their shopping hours to accommodate those who have little time to shop after work, there are some who may have a different problem altogether—what gift should they buy in the first place?
To help indecisive minds for the holidays, here are a few gift ideas that your loved ones are sure to enjoy.
Some new fashionable clothes
For those who know a few budding fashionistas, a present that would always be appreciated is a fashionable piece they can wear confidently as they treat the world as their own runway.
Clothing brand From Phoebe features a wide range of cute and chic tops, bottoms, and dresses that are perfect for those that want to embrace their femininity and look their absolute best everyday. Apart from its ready-to-wear pieces, the store also has their own bespoke tailoring services for people who may want to have their own custom-made clothes.
Another brand that you might want to check out is Calliah Fashion which has various modern pieces ranging from cute maxi and midi dresses to stylish and playful sleeveless tops that suit just about anyone you know that is planning to upgrade their wardrobe for the upcoming year or those looking to add more pieces they can use for their everyday look.
A pair of stylish shoes
Another gift idea that is sure to be useful to anyone is a good pair of footwear. In the Philippines, a place that is well-known for their incredibly sturdy pairs of shoes is Marikina, which serves as the home of footwear store JoyVen Shoes. Featuring several stylish designs ranging from classic sandals for everyday use to formal shoes for school or the office, JoyVen shoes guarantees high quality stitch sole leather footwear that is worth every peso.
Alta Philippines also offers a wide range of high quality footwear proudly made in Marikina. With each pair bringing a touch of sophistication to anyone’s wardrobe, some designs include platforms, loafers, clogs, and many others, which are all handcrafted by artisans from Marikina using genuine cow leather that is sure to stand the test of time.
Accessories to elevate one’s look
During the season of giving, one can never go wrong with jewelry as a thoughtful present to give to those who mean a lot to you. Be it simple bracelets consisting of symbols that remind you of a special someone, cute rings to match whimsical outfits a friend might always wear, or unique pendants that uplift any kind of look, Chubss Jewelry offers all kinds of accessories you may want to give as presents for the holidays.
With anik-anik being a rising trend in fashion, the younger generations might greatly appreciate some cute and quirky charms they can wear and also put on their bags and shoes. Russet Accessories has various handmade charms with designs like vibrant letters and random items. These cute designs can be made into necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, shoe charms, and bag charms.
Fashionable and useful bags
People have various priorities when it comes to the bags they use. Some want bags mostly for their function while others want it for style. Big Bag Theory has many options with its offerings ranging from spacious tote bags to cute little hobo bags, which can all be personalized for the person you are giving a present to.
For those who might want a touch of local culture, Tela de Iloko provides various modern style bags that are made with Inabel, a handwoven fabric that hails from the province of Ilocos. Their offerings include several styles of bags like baguette bags and backpacks, with the use of the native fabric in each design giving a sense of local pride with each use.
While there are many kinds of products to choose from as presents for the holidays, at the end of the day, the pure and generous thought behind any gift would always matter the most.