{"id":8103,"date":"2017-12-19T07:06:10","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T07:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elysium-uk.com\/site\/?p=8103"},"modified":"2017-12-19T15:08:19","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T15:08:19","slug":"the-discerning-gents-christmas-gift-guide-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elysium-uk.com\/site\/desire\/the-discerning-gents-christmas-gift-guide-5\/","title":{"rendered":"The Discerning Gent\u2019s Christmas Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/1\/579\/23621796902_ece99b12fa_z_d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s less than a week before Christmas. If you are reading this, you are either the kind of risk-everything daredevil type of discerning gent with a penchant as deadline junkie or you are the kind of discerning gent who has been working too hard all year round to even think about the festive season until the weekend prior. Whichever way the pendulum swings, it\u2019s time to act now and save face in six days time knowing that you have bagged the right gifts for your partner or family member. It\u2019s time to navigate the Christmas gifting minefield with the help of Elysium Magazine\u2019s last minute gift guide.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What She Wants<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Rock Rose Gin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4732\/24282910337_2af439249a_d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Will she ever not like gin? Unlikely. Will she be upset with you if her bottle ever runs dry? Very likely. Avoid the stress and make sure her next bottle is ready and born of good gin-stock. The winter special from Rock Rose features hand-foraged botancials from the Scottish Highlands. Making for a truly festive flavour profile, the hero botanical in this limited edition release is spruce tips, with original Rock Rose elements scaled down to allow the delightful earthy and slightly citrusy notes from the spruce tips to shine through.<\/p>\n<p>RRP \u00a337.50 \u2013 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dunnetbaydistillers.co.uk\/shop\/#rock-rose-gin-winter-edition\" target=\"_blank\">Dunnet Bay Distillers<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NARS x Man Ray: Velvet Lip Pencil Set<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4645\/25276211018_5f06e66643_d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aside from the eyes, the lips say it all. Ensure the lady in your life makes a statement with this set of velvet matte lip pencils from NARS. With four colours in the set \u2013 from limited edition Wild Ways (mahogany), limited edition Spell Bound (shimmering pink beige), Endangered Red (bordeaux) and Toundra (rust) she\u2019ll be sure she has the right hue for the occasion \u2013 all sealed inside a golden cosmetic case.<\/p>\n<p>RRP \u00a348 \u2013 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.spacenk.com\/uk\/en_GB\/makeup\/sets-palettes\/lip\/the-kiss-velvet-matte-lip-pencil-kit-man-ray-holiday-edition-MUK200019836.html\" target=\"_blank\">Space NK<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ted Baker TIA Leather Tote Bag<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4636\/25276212718_42116708e1_d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Much like gin and make up and all the other things you know she likes, you know a lady can never have too many handbags. This from Ted Baker has a textured twist on a classic tote bag, TIA is sure to have her feeling carried away. Crafted from leather, it features interlocking woven detailing, a removable shoulder strap and pretty bow lining.<\/p>\n<p>RRP \u00a3269 \u2013 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tedbaker.com\/uk\/Womens\/Accessories\/Bags\/TIA-Interlocking-detail-leather-tote-bag-Black\/p\/141023-BLACK\" target=\"_blank\">Ted Baker<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What You Want<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Nespresso CitiZ Coffee Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4637\/39112077052_92769ba799_d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your thirst for caffeine has hit new heights then a new coffee machine should be at the top of your wish list. The Nespresso CitiZ has the benefit of using the convenient coffee pods available in a multitude of blends along with an Aeroccino to froth up your milk in style.<\/p>\n<p>RRP \u00a3229.95 \u2013 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnlewis.com\/nespresso-citiz-milk-coffee-machine-by-magimix-chrome-effect\/p2905508#media-overlay_show\" target=\"_blank\">John Lewis<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nintendo Switch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4689\/39112076812_dafb45c69d_z_d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"374\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thought the fun of console gaming was over once you hit your 30s? Fear not friend. Nintendo \u2013 the name you can remember from your childhood memories of Mario and Zelda this year released the Nintendo Switch. It\u2019s the console that doesn\u2019t limit you to gaming in your living room or solely on a handheld device. You play where you want \u2013 and if you have kids, get them involved too with games as pioneering and inclusive as those originally brought to this world by the Nintendo Wii a decade ago. Game on!<\/p>\n<p>RRP \u00a3279.99 &#8211; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Nintendo-UK-2500046-Switch-Grey\/dp\/B01MFADJFV\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breitling Superocean Heritage II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4725\/25276211168_fc445a83a8_d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nothing says Merry Christmas to a discerning gent like a new watch and with its timely appearance ahead of the festive season, the Breitling Superocean Heritage II is a mighty fine gift to oneself. After all, you have worked very hard this year, right? This model has all the grandeur needed of a timepiece \u2013 46mm chronograph as the preferred size option with crocodile leather strap. Time for a new favourite on that wrist of yours.<\/p>\n<p>RRP \u00a33,570 \u2013 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.breitling.com\/en\/campaigns\/superocean-heritage-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\">Breitling<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With less than a week to go until Christmas it&#8217;s time for the discerning gent to get his gift-buying A-game on. 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