2017 is definitely the year of the Advent calendar. Not the traditional one that we had when we were kids, the one with a chocolate inside. This year the Advent days are celebrated like it’s Christmas every day. We are pulling out all the stops to enhance our countdown till Christmas. Especially the beauty brands have cleverly created boxes that look so good that you just NEED to get one. My favourite is by Dyptique. By the time you finish the last door your home and you will smell so nice with all the mini scented candles and skin luxury items inside. I created a top 10 of my favourite, extravagant Advent calendars:
DIPTYQUE
What’s inside?
Filled with 25 little treasures, unlocking the doors of the Diptyque Limited Advent Calendar is pure luxury. It treats you to the legendary mini scented candles, home fragrances, mini perfume bottles and luxury skin care products. Think 10ml Vinaigre de Toilette, deluxe 15ml skin and body care. The showstopper is a 70 gram scented candle. At most places already sold out, but still available in the European webstore. http://www.diptyqueparis.eu/
How much is it?
€ 350
MOLTON BROWN
What’s inside?
Trimmed with silver foil, the Molton Brown Advent Calendar box hold 24 individually boxed gifts. From body and bath products to scented candles and eau de toilette. Unboxing the little gifts is a real celebration.
How much is it?
€ 198
BALMAIN
What’s inside?
Balmain has 10 doors to open. The little treats will ensure that you won’t have a bad hair day during the holiday season. The box includes Argan Moisturizing Elixir travel size, a Black Paddle Brush, Silk Perfume, Texturizing Salt Spray, and travelsize shampoo and conditioner. https://store.balmainhair.com
How much is it?
€ 110
VILLEROY & BOCH
What’s inside?
The North Pole Express Christmas Toys Memory Advent Calendar Box (that’s a mouth-full) is a 360 degrees box filled with 24 porcelain Christmas toys. It brings the traditional Christmas magic to your home decor with its miniature figures like porcelain Santa figure, a gingerbread train, miniature houses and candle holders. https://www.villeroy-boch.com/shop/christmas
How much is it?
€ 249
L’OCCITANE
What’s inside?
This year L’Occitane raises the bar with a Premium L’Occitane Advent Calendar. It is filled with 24 beauty secrets. Each little drawer unveils a new small personal treasure for pampering. Shea butter hand cream, a cherry blossom shimmering lotion, or Néroli & Orchidée Eau de Toilette. The miniature presents make you feel extra special. Behind each drawer an illustration uncovers.
How much is it?
€ 99
COWSHED
What’s inside?
The Deluxe Cowshed Advent Calendar has all the popular, natural products. It’s like a mini spa to open the 24 doors and find your most loved product like Wild Cow Bath & Shower Gel, Lippy Cow Lip Balm, or Lazy Cow Soothing Bath & Shower Gel. Pampering presents that are made of natural ingredients. Can it get any better than that?
How much is it?
€ 99
FORTNUM & MASON
What’s in it?
The Fortnum & Mason Tea Advent Calendar is a daily treat to 12 delicious and rare tea blends. And since there are 24 doors to open, you get to try each tea blend twice. The loose-leaf teas come in individual tins tucked away behind the doors of Fortnum’s famous wooden calendar. Best part is that the wooden box can be used for years to come, holding your favourite teas, or transformed into a jewelry box. https://www.fortnumandmason.com
How much is it?
£ 125
Jo Malone
What’s in it
This colourful box is almost too pretty to open. Inside you’ll find 24 present to pamper yourself. From miniature fragrances to candles and hand cream.
How much is it?
€ 300
Charlotte Tilbury
What’s in it
The Naughty and Nice Magic Box from Charlotte Tilbury holds 12 surprises to count down to Christmas. The 12 most coveted beauty products are hidden in a glamourous box which can be used as a jewelry box after Christmas.
How much is it
€ 195
Marcoliani
What’s in it
Marcoliani has an Advent Calendar of 24 luxury socks from the finest Italian yarns. The designer socks come in different lengths and materials, e.g wool, cotton or mixed. Chic motifs, classic stripes, ankle socks and no-show socks. How unique is this?
How much is it
€ 421
