Christmas gift guide for the always-on fashion it-girl

Christmas day is almost here, and the fashion girlies already know exactly what they want this year — and sadly, it’s not you.

This year, the girls have been everywhere. They are tuning into all the fashion weeks, both local and international, stalking red carpets, tracking new product launches, brand outings, celebrity endorsements, festivals — honestly, the list is endless. So, for someone who has had such a busy year in fashion and beauty, what exactly would bring her joy this holiday season? Our Christmas gift guide has you covered.

Not to worry — we’ve compiled a list of gifts we think will keep her holiday season full of fashion and beauty. This guide is for the girl who speaks in X (formerly Twitter)  lingua, saves outfits to her TikTok collection, adds items to her cart and never goes back. It’s also for the girls who can spot a micro-trend that would give the Marie Claire Trend Report a run for our money.

Here are recommended gifts for the fashion it-girl

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Fragrance gifts 

Perfumes are that one thing that can shift your mood in ways you never expect. Who wouldn’t want a scent that makes her happy? Perfumes are always a brilliant idea.
Note to self: Ask first before buying. Surprises are cute, but intentional gifts are even better.

Mon Paris EDP by Yves Saint Laurent

₦239,500.00

Shop at essenza.ng

Jimmy Choo I Want Choo

₦187,000.00

Shop at essenza.ng

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist ‘62

₦61,800.00 

Shop at: Essenza Nigeria & Sol de Janeiro

Clothing gifts

The fashion it-girl’s everyday life is clothes, clothes, and more clothes. She’s very style-conscious, cares about her wardrobe, and keeps up with street style, runway looks, and influencer culture. To make her smile, shop from one of her favourite brands — maybe a designer from Lagos Fashion Week or GTCO Fashion Weekend. Grab her a dress,  a cute matching lounge set, and watch her become the happiest person alive.
Again, please ask first. Trust your gut, but when gifting, accuracy is key.
(Or… check her cart for saved items. But you didn’t hear that from me.)

Ayo Knit Pants – Green

₦370,800.00

Shop at  adreaiyamah.com

Cream S-Star Mohair Sweater

₦120,000.00

Shop at Severe nature 

Beauty gifts

A soft glam viral beauty kit

Every fashion it-girl has a soft spot for viral beauty. She knows the trending lip combo, the blush everyone swears by, and the skincare that’s selling out again. A curated soft-glam kit is the easiest way to feed her obsession and keep her looking camera-ready.

Rhode lip tint

₦58,000 

Shop at My skin hub

Marviano Cosmetic lip liners

₦13,500.00 

Shop at  nanahawabeauty.com 

Danessa Myricks Moisture Repair Balm Serum

₦77,250.00

Shop at Beauty Hut

Harmattan skincare package

We’ve discussed the importance of skincare during harmattan here in Nigeria, and that conversation should never die. December is going to be for the Oblee, Detty December, IJGB returnees, and the “we outside” crew — so to make sure she looks good while stepping out, a skincare gift box filled with harmattan essentials is perfect.

Arami Glow Oil

₦8,600.00

Shop at Beauty Hut 

Tree Hut Watermelon Whipped Body Butter

₦18,500.00

Shop at  Beauty Hut 

Cerave Daily Moisturising Lotion

₦15,279.00

Shop at Beauty Hut 

Wellness gifts 

Relaxing teas

Teas are very slept on. Teas are perfect nerve relaxers — chamomile, lavender, and Jasmine. Just writing about them, I can already smell the calm.

For the it-girl who stays up all night watching shows and events and has completely ruined her sleep schedule, this is an elite gift.

M&S Camomile Infusion Tea Bags

₦9,000

Shop at: Tea’n’Coffeehub

CandB Classic Earl Grey Tea mini pack

₦5,000

Shop at: Tea’n’Coffeehub

A pretty digital planner or calendar

2026 is going to be another fashion-filled year, and the girls need to get their lives organised. A planner helps her schedule, jot down fashion week dates, and plan content or events. A very thoughtful gift, we couldn’t help but add to our Christmas gift guide. 

Shop at  Just journal ng 

Accessory gifts

Who is a fashion girl without accessories? Big or dainty, metallic or glossy — accessories complete an outfit.

Sparkling Pink Bow Jewellery Gift Set

₦465,600.00

Shop at Pandora

Rene Caovilla Porpora Rubystass

$2,140.00

Shop at Polo avenue,

Saint Le 37 in shiny leather

$2,865.00

Shop at Polo Avenue

Lifestyle & aesthetic gifts

A digital & polaroid camera

Raise your hand if you haven’t noticed the aesthetic camera craze in It-Girl Land. All the girlies have one, as they should — it makes outings feel nostalgic and more fun. There’s nothing cuter than a group of friends taking photos on their digital cam or Polaroid at the beach, a restaurant, or on a trip.
Get her one. Trust me: She’ll love it.

Fujifilm finepix t200

₦95,000 

Shop at Tus vintage

Instax Mini 12

₦160,000

Shop at Do stores

A Labubu

Yes, I know — I might get hunted down for this one. Labubus were (and still are) the craze of 2025. With their furry bodies and scary little faces, they caused quite the stir across industries.
Why get it? After witnessing all the trends this year, it would be fun to actually have one and finally understand the hype (they’ve gotten me too, I know). I still think they’re ugly… but hey, being ugly never hurts anybody.

Shop at Haru Africa 

Fashion membership

Personally, I call dibs on this one. Nothing is free these days, and the fashion industry doesn’t always give information easily — and rightly so.
A subscription to a styling app, a fashion magazine, or a premium newsletter would be one of the biggest gifts for many always-on fashion girls.

With love, from one fashion lover to another

Christmas is the perfect time to slow down, breathe, and pour love into the people who add colour to our lives. If you’re gifting a fashion lover or even anyone this year, remember it’s never about the price tag; it’s the thought and the intention behind your choice.

Whatever you decide to get her, make it something that matches her spirit, her energy, and the fierce style she carries so effortlessly. Gifts fade, but that feeling of being considered? That lasts long after the season ends.

Read more: The ultimate beauty & skincare harmattan survival kit for a soft life December

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