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Andrea Thompson

Andrea's It List: 10 holy-grail items I'm using to recharge over the break

Andrea Thompson .

This is my last column before I sign off for the holidays, so I'm rounding up a few key items I swear by to help me relax and recharge each year over the Christmas break. It's been a crazy few busy months punctuated with lots of travel and so many tight deadlines, so I'm looking forward to some down-time. I can’t wait to embrace the dark cosy evenings at home watching Christmas movies and indulging in some self care and relaxation. Here are a few of my favourite things that never fail to help me relax and recharge for the year ahead. Here's hoping you get some down time over the next few weeks too - and Happy New Year!

SHOP MY TOP PICKS

Fashion

That stretch of days between Christmas and New Year is when my athleisure wear collection really comes into its own. I will be spending most of my time over the next few weeks in one of my favorite adanola top and leggings sets. They're soft, stretchy, uber comfortable for hours on the sofa and double up as my perfect base layer for cold-weather running or work out attire too. Team with the oversized varsity hoodie for extra cosiness.

If you haven't discovered Kiltane for cashmere, I'd definitely recommend this independent traditional Scottish brand for stylish long lasting super soft pieces in a range of colours and styles. I'll be stepping out for crisp walks in the woods in my favourite grey polo neck over the coming weeks and matching ribbed beanie hat and gloves.

Beauty

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK

(Image credit: Missoma)

Left your gift buying to the last minute? Zero judgement here. We've all been guilty of leaving the trickiest people to buy for until last. Don’t panic. There's still time to get them something perfect - a gift card. No they're not impersonal or cheesy.

What could honestly be better than allowing them to pick something at their leisure that you know they'll love. In our gift card guide, we've rounded up the best out there - from a Missoma one for the jewellery lover in your life to a spa break for that loved one who could really use some R&R.

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