Friday, 31 July 2026

Elizabeth Arden’s Eternal Aura Could Be the Perfect Fragrance Gift This Christmas

Leighton Meester
Choosing a fragrance as a Christmas present can feel rather personal, but that is also what makes it such a thoughtful gift. 

For anyone hoping to place something elegant, uplifting and beautifully presented beneath the tree, Elizabeth Arden’s new Eternal Aura Eau de Parfum deserves a closer look.

The first flagship fragrance launched by Elizabeth Arden in eight years, Eternal Aura has been created as a celebration of modern femininity, confidence and self-expression. 

Actress Leighton Meester is the global face of the fragrance, representing the idea that beauty is not about striving for perfection, but recognising the strength and confidence developed through life’s experiences.

Eternal Aura is described as a floral amber fragrance with a bright, contemporary personality. It opens with a sparkling combination of dragon fruit, golden pear and pink pepper. Magnolia and peony bring a soft floral character, while an exclusive co-distillation of rose and ambrette forms the fragrance’s distinctive heart.

Warm sandalwood, creamy musk and a subtle touch of tonka bean complete the scent, giving it a smooth and sensual finish. The result promises to be both fresh and comforting – an appealing combination for a fragrance that may be worn throughout the year.

The presentation makes Eternal Aura particularly suitable as a Christmas gift. Its elegant bottle takes inspiration from Elizabeth Arden’s famous salons, where generations of women visited to enjoy treatments and leave feeling their best. A decorative monogram originally used as salon wallpaper has been reimagined in brushed gold, complementing the brand’s recognisable Arden Pink.

Senior perfumer Natasha Côté-Mouzannar and master perfumer Anne Flipo co-created the fragrance. It also uses IFF’s Science of Wellness™, with natural ingredients selected to promote feelings of energy, happiness and self-esteem.

For an even more indulgent festive present, Eternal Aura can be accompanied by the matching Body Balm. Lightly fragranced and designed to leave the skin feeling nourished and smooth, it contains shea butter, cocoa butter and sweet almond oil. The combination of perfume and body balm could make a particularly luxurious Christmas gift set.

Elizabeth Arden has been associated with beauty innovation for more than a century, producing classics such as Eight Hour Cream and the legendary Blue Grass fragrance. Eternal Aura continues that heritage while offering something distinctly modern.

Whether bought for a wife, partner, mother, daughter, friend or simply as a well-deserved present to yourself, Eternal Aura could bring a little extra confidence, fragrance and sparkle to Christmas morning.

Created by women, for women, Eternal Aura Eau de Parfum features actress Leighton Meester as the global face of the campaign, embodying the journey of female transformation and self-expression.

An unusual Secret Santa? Get them Vamoosh

Vamoosh evokes the comforting scents of Christmas; spiced apple, cinnamon, clove, ginger and warming vanilla. 

Not only does this keep your washing machine sparkling clean, but also fills the home with a fragrance that perfectly captures the Spirit of Christmas.

Vamoosh Washing Machine Cleaner is the first and only product of its kind to dissolve hair using patented technology. I wonder if this works on reindeer hairs? If so, I think it'll be on Santa's list!

Price: £3.29 from www.vamooshcleans.com

Ideal Christmas gift? Tickets for The Big Retreat in Pembrokeshire or Cambridgeshire

The Big Retreat brings its unique blend of wellbeing, live music, inspiring speakers, great food, wellness and feel-good experiences to both Pembrokeshire and Cambridgeshire for 2027.

A festival that combines yoga, fitness, live music, inspiring speakers, great food and hundreds of feel-good experiences.

Early bird tickets options are available from www.thebigretreatfestival.com

I feel sure tickets in an envelope this Christmas for the 2027 Big Retreat will certainly give the recipients a very merry Christmas indeed!

Teletubbies are back in time for Christmas

Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po! Shop the full range of officially licensed Teletubbies soft toys at Character Online. 

Amazing talking plush figures for all four characters, each of which respond to a squeeze so that the little ones can bring a familiar face to life whenever they want. 

Designed for children aged 18 months and over.

Price: £10.99 from www.character-online.co.uk


Teletubbies x Glisten

Get ready to reignite the magic of '90s childhood nostalgia with our latest collection in collaboration with Teletubbies! Enter a world of vibrant and playful colours, inspired by beloved characters, reimagined for today. 

The Teletubbies are back, and they're ready to brighten up your beauty routine. The collection includes wet liner palettes, wash bags, brushes, higlighter and more.

Price from: £16.00 from www.glistencosmetics.com


Teletubbies x Rubies

Teletubbies antenna headbands that brings instant character recognition to any adult costume look. 

Crafted with a soft plush finish and in the bold colours and antenna detail that fans will recognise straight away. It sits comfortably on the head and is designed to complement a full outfit or work as a standalone costume piece or kids who love the Teletubbies.

Price: £9.99 from www.amazon.co.uk



Teletubbies x Warmies

BEh-Oh, it’s cuddle time! The Warmies® x Teletubbies™ Collection brings the colourful world of Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po and Noo-Noo to life as heatable plush pals. Lightly scented with real French lavender, they deliver warmth, relaxation, and endless smiles.

Ideal Christmas gifts for children, teens and adults.

Price: £29.99 from www.warmies.co.uk



Strawberry Shortcake x Truffle Shuffle Ideal for teen girls

Yes! That’s right, the itty-bitty character from the beloved ‘80s cartoon has skipped her way over from Strawberryland, bringing her berry sweet touch, and a little extra sprinkle of retro, too, to this hand-picked selection of Strawberry Shortcake t-shirts and sweaters. 

They’re making major heart-eyes at the vintage-style printed and ditsy details that define this dreamy collection, all inspired by the cutesy character herself.

Price from: £24.99 from www.truffleshuffle.com

Strawberry Shortcake x L.O.L. Surprise!

Get ready for a berry sweet surprise with the L.O.L. Surprise! Tots Strawberry Shortcake Scented Character assortment in a one-of-a-kind collaboration that brings vintage charm and scented fun to your favourite collectible dolls!

Each Tot is uniquely scented just like its Strawberry Shortcake character! Discover strawberry, blueberry, orange, lemon, and more - with each scent giving a hint at which character is inside.

Price: £13.99 from www.smythstoys.com

That's Christmas 365 believes this may well be a surprise top Christmas gift for Christmas 2026 so we think you should put your orders in early.

Strawberry Shortcake x Scentbird

Drawing on Strawberry Shortcake’s legacy as a symbol of sweetness, optimism and friendship, Scentbird® has translated her vibrant personality into three distinct scent profiles.

A gourmand bath of strawberry jam and vanilla shortcake, a fresh, dewy variation untethered from the sugary dessert-note and a lovely sunny orange scent with hints of vanilla and honeysuckle.

Available in: Strawberry Shortcake, Eau So Fresh and Orange Blossom

Price from: £21.95 from www.scentbird.com

Ideal Christmas gift for those in your life who love scents and maybe even so self-gifting, too?

BabyBjörn Pocket Pouch is the perfect accessory for Christmas gifting

The BabyBjörn Pocket Pouch is the perfect companion to BabyBjörn baby carriers. It's a clever zippered accessory designed to keep everyday essentials close at hand while on the go, it's even perfect for passports! 

Easy to attach and remove, it fits seamlessly onto all BabyBjörn baby carriers and can be positioned wherever suits you best. 

This little accessory is the perfect product for parents who already have a BabyBjörn carrier, so it'll make an ideal Christmas gift for parents or grandparents who already own a BabyBjörn carrier.

https://www.babybjorn.co.uk

Or you can order them via our very own Amazon-powered online shop! https://link.amazon/B0101srq2

Thursday, 30 July 2026

Shelf Help for Christmas

Shelf Help founder Toni Jones makes her debut with the quintessential guide to self help. 

In YOU (The Beginner’s Guide), founder of The Shelf Help Club Toni Jones distils more than a decade of deep study into a clear, practical modern self-help guide.

This pocket guide introduces a simple three-part framework to help you connect with your past, present and future Self.

That Christmas 365 believe that this pocket guide will make excellent examples of self-gifting or for gifting to people in your life who you care about. 

Price: £7.99 from www.thepoundproject.com.

Bel Nada. Premium non-alcoholic alternatives for Christmas

Bel Nada cleverly fills the gap in the market for beautifully crafted non-alcoholic alternatives that feel as premium and celebratory as traditional spirits.

What is available to tempt the tastebuds of your Christmas guests? 

L’Aperitivo - a vibrant floral spritz alternative with grapefruit, rose, lavender, and rosemary

Le Botanique - a crisp alpine-inspired gin alternative featuring juniper, Swiss pine, and herbal botanicals

L’Épicé - a tropical, spice-led 0% rum alternative crafted for rich and warming serves

Price: £29.00 from www.belnada.co.uk