Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Style and beauty

Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

Original poster

I need to buy something lovely for my sister. Which of these should I get?

17 replies

JuneFromBethesda · 04/12/2014 21:19

I've already bought her 'Pretty Honest' by Sali Hughes (Guardian beauty columnist)

I have a further £30 to spend. Should I buy this scarf which I can personalise with a little message on a tag - there's a special shorthand personal to the two of us that I could put on it)

Or some Orla Kiely cosmetic bags

Or an Orla Kiely vanity case

Or washbag?

I think she'd like any of them but I can't think of a really special present to get her, it gets harder every year Confused so I'm doubting my judgement - are these nice presents or should I keep looking?

OP posts:
ouryve · 04/12/2014 21:25

I think the scarf is lovely. I can take or leave the Orla Kiely stuff. Yes, the designs are striking, but they're a bit too ubiquitous.

Trills · 04/12/2014 21:26

I like the scarf.

noitall · 04/12/2014 21:30

I vote for the scarf too.

IvyMay · 04/12/2014 21:31

The scarf is lovely!

Redtartanshoes · 04/12/2014 21:32

Scarf for me too

glentherednosedbattleostrich · 04/12/2014 21:34

Definitely the scarf

LoveVintage · 04/12/2014 21:35

The scarf is lovely.

Original poster
JuneFromBethesda · 04/12/2014 21:35

Hooray! Thanks so much ladies, a unanimous vote for the scarf is enough to convince me (hoping the next 20 votes don't say 'god, not that awful scarf' Grin )

OP posts:
NotTodaySatan · 04/12/2014 21:37

The scarf!

I can't stand Orla Kiely stuff.

LondonRocks · 04/12/2014 21:43

Scarf! Lovely.

Gem124 · 04/12/2014 22:02

We've actually just bought the Lily Belle scarf but the spots not stars for my MIL it arrived today and is beautiful. We didn't pay for a gift box but it's come perfectly wrapped in tissue paper xx

Original poster
JuneFromBethesda · 04/12/2014 22:09

Thanks Gem, that's very nice to hear Smile

OP posts:
WildBillfemale · 05/12/2014 07:02

Scarf!

I personally loathe Orla Kiely stuff so if you go that route make sure she likes it.

I don't what it is with Orla Kiely (and Kath Kidston) stuff, people either seem to love it or hate it.

Rhymerocket · 05/12/2014 09:11

I'm gonna go against the tide here. I hate the scarf. They have similar in Primark for £4.

As for the Orla Kiely stuff, ILOVE IT! Please can I have the green one????? If ur sis likes the Orla Kiely stuff get her that. She willlove it.

Original poster
JuneFromBethesda · 05/12/2014 11:25

I didn't realise Orla Kiely was such a marmite thing! Personally I really like her prints but I've ordered the scarf so the job is done.

OP posts:
OneLeggedCrabGoingInCircles · 05/12/2014 11:44

Scarf although M&S have a lovely selection of scarves this year, I just treated myself to one after going out on a girls night last week and we all commented on our friends gorgeous new scarf from M&S and decided it would make a fabulous Christmas present. I bought a different design for myself and I love it.

OneLeggedCrabGoingInCircles · 05/12/2014 11:45

I love the personalised scarf you have chosen, she will love it.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread