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Illustrator Megan McKean wrote a book
about her favourite harbour city, and
has now released a matching silk
scarf featuring a portrait of Sydney in
vibrant candy shades. A souvenir you
can wear – just about the best gift for
an expat or tourist alike.
Scarf, $139, McKean Studio, mckeanstudio.com#22 Fresh off the
runway, My Lady Dior is the
customisable version of the
iconic carryall. It features
a wider strap (made for cross-
body carrying) with space for
three pins (choose from the
12 lucky charms of the French
house or the 26 le ers of the
alphabet). Start dropping hints.
Bag, $5,000, Christian
Dior, (02) 9229 4600#19 Inspire young
nieces with these Li le People,
Big Dreams books, which
tell the story behind some
of history’s most awesome
women. #girlpower can
never start too young.
Amelia Earhart by Ma Isabel
Sánchez Vegara and Maya
Angelou by Lisbeth Kaiser
($19.99 each, Frances Lincoln
Children’s Books)#23 This Swedish
brand creates chicer versions
of usually ugly bathroom stuff ,
so there’s no need to hide them
in the cupboard. An excellent
option for your mate who
has just done a big reno or
is really into The Block.
Toothbrush, $219, Bruzzoni,
designstuff .com.au#21 COS is celebrating
NYC gallery The Guggenheim’s
latest show with a limited-
edition line inspired by artist
Agnes Martin. It’s perfect for
your art-loving friend (when
art isn’t quite in the budget).
Shirt, $189, COS X Agnes Martin,
(02) 9231 3944#20 Leave the daily
chocolate treat to the kids.
For a gift that will last all
December and then some,
you can’t beat this luxurious
advent calendar, fi lled with
i y-bi y bits of Diptyque.^
Advent Calendar 2016, $530,
Diptyque, mecca.com.au
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