These are the 21 items our Editors are hoping to find under their Christmas trees

Call it wishful thinking

Christmas wish list
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Just a mere two weeks away (!) Christmas is slowly but surely seething its way in. And if you, like us, are a little delayed in making your gifting wish list, there is always plenty of inspiration to be had.

From the hard-to-gift fashion girl to the distant relative you picked at Secret Santa, we have expertly selected our top picks across fashion, beauty, and homeware that are bound to guarantee instant success. Plus, there is some fabulous inspiration if you're looking to avoid receiving a not-so-satisfactory gift from a loved one this holiday season (no judgment here).

Below, we have rounded up our top picks straight from Marie Claire's expert editors, from cosy knits to must-have fragrances.

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Lily Russo-Bah, Fashion Director

Sofia Piza, Fashion Writer

Katie Thomas, Senior Beauty Editor

Penny Goldstone, Contributing Fashion Editor

Amelia Yeomans, Junior Shopping Editor

Mischa Smith, News & Fashion Editor

Dionne Brighton, Social Media Editor

Sofia Piza
Fashion Writer

Sofia Piza is the Fashion Writer at Marie Claire UK. With extensive experience and a degree in Fashion Journalism, she covers runway trends, shopping picks, celebrity fashion, and industry news.

Throughout her career, Sofia's work has ranged from in-depth interviews with industry experts and high-profile celebrities to creative production for editorial cover shoots and red-carpet coverage. Born in Mexico and raised in five countries, Sofia's multicultural upbringing has fed into her interest in international markets, leading her fashion week coverage across London, Milan, Paris, New York, and Copenhagen.

When she's not sourcing inspiration from social media, you will find Sofia anywhere from a local vintage market to busy central London streets, people watching to make sure she brings you the latest trends, from the best denim pieces to the must-have investment bags- the possibilities are endless.