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4 weeks to Christmas
woman's own £ . s . d. Guide to Presents continued from page 27
34 to buy for under 40s (about $5.58)?
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Make the simplest bedroom seem a boudoir with Norman Hartnell's quilted nylon nightie case designed as a heart. 39s. 11d. (about $5.57)?
Choose gift box containing two china jars of strawberry preserve and honey. From Fortnum and Mason, London, 35s. 9d. (about $4.99)?
These are the slippers for a tall girl friend, made of glistening elastic mesh. Russell and Bromley, Bond Street, London, W.1, 39s. 9d. (about $5.55)?
The perfect present-"Woman's Own Book of Pleasure," packed with stories and articles by your favourite authors. Illustrated. Hurst and Blackett, 21s. (about $2.93)?
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Illuminated rose spray: a decoration set of eight rose-shaped lamps wired to a central holder. Arranged in a simple vase, they will bring colour to a dark corner or serve as a television light. Pifco, 29s. 11d. (about $4.05)?
Rocket: space-minded fans of all ages will be fascinated by this new 'V-X' rocket toy. Driven by water and air only, it can be used indoors as well as outdoors and can fly over 100 feet. From Fortnum and Mason, London, 25s. (about $3.49)?
Waste-paper bin: perhaps you'll be able to persuade even the untidiest man to use this one. In bright red, it is decorated with a print of an 'Old Crock'. From Harrods, London, 35s. (about $4.88)?
Musical sweeper: it sweeps like mother's! And mother will never have to ask for help if a young daughter is presented with this miniature carpet sweeper which plays a cheery tune. Fisher-Price, 33s. (about $4.60)?
'Home office': for the friend who lives alone, choose this compact kit. It contains five invaluable items for use about the home, including a miniature stapler and a self- sharpening pencil. Rexel, 25s. (about $3.49)?
Toy tea set: to delight a little girl-a charming plastic tea set in pale blue with a pretty white silk-screened design. Even the cutlery is included. Cameo, 23s. (about $3.21)?
Playing cards: for all card fans, a twin pack of the elegant Picart Ie Doux cards designed to mark the 125th anniversary of the first machine-printed playing card. Thomas de la Rue, 25s. (about $3.49)?
Toy cars: any little boy would be delighted with this brightly coloured gift box containing a toy car transporter, two sports cars and two saloon cars. Corgi, 29s. 11d. (about $4.17)?
Medium-size bottle of Tabu cologne: for a girl with personality plus. Dana, 32s. 6d. (about $4.53)?
Cosmetic gift box: sumptuous present for a beauty, in a red satin lined coffret. Velvet Finish in in glamorous black and gold case and matching Galamatic lipstick; Velvet Touch foundation and Lemon Cleanser, both in polythene bottles. Gala, 32s. 6d. (about $4.53)?
Cologne and two tablets of soap: choose them in Mitsouko or L'Heure Bleue fragrances. Guerlain, 35s. (about $4.88)?
Man's coffret: a handsome gift case with After-shave Lotion, shaving soap in wooden bowl and Invisible Talc. Yardley, 24s. 8d. (about $3.44)?
Lipstick wardrobe: glamorous jewelled lipstick case complete with four assorted shades of Stay-long, easy-change refills. Helena Rubinstein, 37s. 6d. (about $5.23)?
Luxury compact: gilt-edged powder case, in black, white, turquoise or pink enamel, encrusted with jewels. Stratton, 38s. 6d. - (about $5.37)?
Scent spray: a beautiful porcelain spray designed in 18th-century mood by Marcel Franck. Available from Atkinson's Salon, 24 Old Bond Street, London, W.l, 38s. 6d. (about $5.37)?
Tartan stole: for chilly mortals, the most welcome present would be this draught- cheater in warm Viyella. 39s. 6d. (about $5.51)?
The safe way to carry scent: choose one of a selection of prettily enamelled bottles with secure tops. From Dickins and Jones, London, 28s. upwards. (about $3.91)?
A smart set for the girl who sews: scissors, silks, pins and pin cushion attached to a gay and pretty pinafore with tape measure and pockets along the hem.
There's a matching pinny too, for a junior miss. Why not make them Mum and daughter presents? From Swan and Edgar, average size 21s. 9d. (about $3.03)?, small size 14s. 11d. (about $2.08)?
A new macintosh: for the man in your life, a mac that's plastic but not transparent; lightweight and 100 per cent waterproof, with a couple of generously-sized pockets and a matching cap. From Littlewoods, Oxford Street, London, W.1. 24s. 11d. (about $3.48)?
Bobble beads in ebony black and white: be original-for she'll love them, especially if she's the sweater type who likes to mix her fashion with fun. Jewelcraft, four strands 21s. (about $2.93)?
Warm woollen scarf and gloves: does she go and watch his favourite team on Saturday afternoons? Then why not give her this 'Jester' set, gaily striped in many bright colours? Kayser, 29s. 11d. (about $4.17)?
Diamante-studded Alice band and hair combs: diamonds are a girl's best friend, but diamante will be a very welcome substitute in this attractive matching set for your best girl friend! - From Swan and Edgar, London, the Alice band 22s. 6d. (about $3.14)?, the hair-combs 17s. 9d. (about $2.48)?
Wonder-warm pyjamas: for teenage tomboys, trimly tailored as a man's, but with a gay criss-cross pattern and in pretty pastel colours which prevent them looking like Dad's. Keystone, 27s. 11d. (about $3.89)?
Fur fabric threesome: if you can't buy her mink, she'll be just as pleased with a fashion-wise set of pouched beret, cravat and belt, made to match in leopard fur fabric. From Klingbelts, 146 Oxford Street, London, W.1. The set, 38s. 6d. (about $5.09)?, postage 1s. 6d. (about 21 cents)? extra. Sold separately the beret, 21s. (about $3.06)?, the cravat, 7s. 6d. (about $1.05)?, the belt, 10s. (about $1.40)?
December roses: say it with flowers, and if they're packed with two pairs of 60 gauge nylons, what more could a girl want? Nike, 28s. 6d. (about $3.98)? With one pair of nylons only, 16s. 9d. (about $2.34)?
Bright felt slippers: put fashion at her feet, these slippers have wedge heels and multicoloured trimmings. Dolcis, 32s. 11d. (about $4.59)?
Satin evening purse: if she wears satin slippers for dancing, she'll love a purse to match. Available in black, white, green, blue, or a heavenly pink. Dolcis, 21s. (about $2.93)?
Jams and jelly: the woman who doesn't make her own jam will welcome a gay plastic shopping bag in geranium pink which contains jars of raspberry jam, marmalade, lemon cheese, and mincemeat, as well as a Christmas pudding and a packet of jelly. Moorhouses, 25s. (about $3.49)?
Solid walnut nutcrackers: these, which have beautifully curved handles of contemporary design and are made entirely of wood, will make cracking nuts as much of a pleasure as eating them. Betula, from New Design and Decor, 776 Regent's Park Road, London, N.W.1, 31s. 3d. (about $4.36)?
Bar knife: give him corkscrew, bottle opener, and lemon pick combined in a bar knife with a real staghorn handle. From Mappin and Webb, London, 23s. 6d. (about $3.28)/
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