Halloween is over, and so Christmas is well and truly upon us. Starbucks have launched the red cups and shops have begun playing seasonal music. That means one thing, its almost time to tackle your Christmas shopping. 

The days of the traditional advent calendar are over, once reserved for children in the run up to Christmas with cheap chocolate behind the doors, they are now available as luxury items, with everything from beauty products to alcohol as a daily surprise.

Some of the calendars are a bit pricey, but it is the season of giving after all, so you may as well gift one to yourself to help get you through the stresses of the season. Alternatively, these are a great present for anyone with a Pre-Christmas birthday, so if you need to get a gift sorted soon here are a few ideas for a gift that keeps on giving.

Benefit Cosmetics Advent Calendar £34.50
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Hidden behind the 12 doors are some of the brands best known favourites, and this years edition comes with a musical tune that plays when you open the door. 
Available now from Debenhams and Benefit cosmetics,

No7 Makeup and Skincare £38
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Complete with 25 doors, this calendar comes with 6 full sized products and 19 minis. With everything from skincare to nail polish there will be something fab joining your makeup bag every morning, to help you look fab for the party season.
Available now from Boots

Ciaté Nail Polishes £49.99
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The perfect way to make sure you have party- ready nails all over christmas, the calendar comes with 18 different colours and some nail treatments for their mini mani month.
Available from ASOS, Selfridges and Very

12 Beers of Christmas £49.50
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Great for beer lovers, come home from a busy day christmas shopping and crack open a beer in front of the fire. Sounds pretty good to me.
Available from Not on the High Street

Jo Malone £260
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A little bit on the pricey side, but an absolutely stunning gift for someone, the beautiful Georgian house design is filled with classic Jo Malone scents. 
Available at Harrods and Jo Malone stores

Gin Calendar £114.99
Picture// Firebox

A calendar after my own heart, this promises you a new tipple everyday. A G&T in the bath sounds like one of the best ways to unwind.
Available from November 19th from Firebox

Hotel Chocolat £26
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If you'd prefer to stick to the tradtional chocolate style calendars,then Hotel Chocolat have simply upgraded it for you. featuring two truffles behind each window, for sharing to stop the daily fight over the treats, with some festive flavours added in with some classics.
Available from Hotel Chocolat stores



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