Andrea's It List: 6 thoughtful gifts I’m wrapping up for my favourite people

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The special people in your life will love you whatever you gift them this year, but that's no excuse for leaving your shopping to the last minute and then panic buying on Christmas Eve. If you're anything like me, this month probably feels slightly overwhelming with a million and one social engagements, the pressure of work deadlines to hit before the holidays, plus planning ahead for 2025. So, if you're the type of person who usually leaves it till the 11th hour after doing everything else on your to-do list, here are a few suggestions to help you do it differently this year.

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Looking for extra inspiration? Over at Marie Claire, we've rounded up the ultimate gift guide to take the pain out of shopping. And if you're on the hunt for a special something for yourself we've got that covered too in our latest editor approved pay day picks.

From the best coats, bags and warm weather clothing to the luxury items we're currently coveting including this gorgeous cross body bag by Todds.

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Editor in Chief

Andrea Thompson is Editor in Chief at Marie Claire UK and was named by We are the City as one of the UKs top 50 trailblazers for her work championing gender equality.

Andrea has worked as a senior journalist for a range of publications over her 20 year career including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Channel 4, Glamour and Grazia. At Marie Claire UK, Andrea oversees content, strategy and campaigns across fashion, beauty and the brand's purpose pillars. Her weekly newsletter and column Andreas It List showcases her curated edit of the very best in fashion and beauty. Andrea is a keen advocate of women's empowerment, sustainability and diversity and is a regular speaker at events on these themes. She sits on the committee of the British Society of Magazine Editors where she acts as Vice Chair and looks after Diversity and Inclusion and regularly mentors young women from under represented communities trying to break into the media industry. Follow her on instagram at @andreacanwrite