17 chic gifts for stylish women

Marshall Middleton Bluetooth speaker, £269.99
London walls are not the thickest, so this new portable Bluetooth speaker from Marshall gives just the perfect sound to fill my place without having the neighbours knocking at my door. I like that it is also compact enough to accompany me on my many travels – and it doubles up as a portable charger for emergencies. marshallheadphones.com

The Soap and the Sea handmade coal, rosemary and mandarin soap, €9.50
I stopped using shower gels a while back, and have been using natural soaps. This one is currently my absolute favourite; not only does it come in black, but its rosemary and mandarin smell is unique. Best of all, 50 per cent of all profits go to ocean conservation. thesoapandthesea.com

Explication du Vide II tapestry by Annabelle Jouot, POA
I first came across Annabelle’s work at Taxidi Tinos, a treasure of a concept store by Belgium’s Virginie Muys, who has a great eye and sensibility for showcasing artists’ work before the rest of the world catches up. This 185cm x 202cm tapestry would be perfect for my living room walls. instagram.com

Zeus + Dione golden-brass candlestick holders, £285 for set of three
Candles and candlesticks are always a great gift, at least in my books. I like that these ones are inspired by the three Graces, daughters of Zeus. greeksbearinggifts.com

Rokh wool-mix belted high-waisted wide-leg trousers, €814
Everyone who knows me knows I love a good high-waisted pair of wide-leg trousers. These are the latest I have my eye on. The belt adds a little sparkle to my usual all-black look; Rok Hwang always designs classic pieces with just the right amount of edge. farfetch.com

Angeliki Stamatakou handmade vase sculpture, POA
I love out-of-the-norm vases that double as sculptures. This Oxytocin vase is handmade by Athens-born artist Angeliki Stamatakou. instagram.com

CompletedWorks gold-plated Cord earrings, £245
When I first saw these earrings, they reminded me of a pair my mother had in the ’80s. Designer Anna Jewsbury worked on these with expert metalsmiths using only Fairtrade or recycled gold. completedworks.com

Bottega Veneta leather foulard intrecciato shoulder bag, €3,900
I never thought I’d ever dream of a white handbag until I came across this one – I like its sculptural look, while being soft and slouchy. It might just bring a bit of light to my usual head-to-toe black look. net-a-porter.com

Bicci De’ Medici natural stone Occasional Table Ronde, €3,950
I have been looking for the ideal coffee table for my Athens home, something that feels urban yet light. This one is made of natural stone and its imperfect round shape makes it perfect for me. biccidemedici.com

Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Eye Crème, £72 for 15ml
It’s about time I started using an eye cream, as my dermatologist told me in no uncertain terms. I’m excited to try Emma Lewisham’s eye crème: not only is it made of 100 per cent natural ingredients, but her products are designed to be circular; you can take back all the used packaging to be refilled or reused by them. emmalewisham.com

Chanel beige-gold and quilted calfskin Boy.friend watch, €18,100
This watch has been on my wishlist for a while now. The fact that almost 10 years after its launch it hasn’t lost any of its appeal makes it a true investment piece. chanel.com

μαύρος II painting by Mylène Jampanoï, POA
French-Chinese Mylène is an actress but also a painter, whose subjects often touch upon Greek mythology. Her pieces have had a strong pull ever since I first came across them, so I started collecting her work. I am currently eyeing this 80cm x 60cm one. taxiditinos.com

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Thumbprint glasses, £95 set of two
The Thumbprint is one of Peretti’s most famous designs for Tiffany. I love that these glasses are part of the permanent collection, so if one breaks, I can always replace it. tiffany.co.uk

Aime The Travel Pill Box, £15
It’s the perfect size for a five- to seven-day trip, fitting my daily vitamins and more in – life-changing for me, since most of my glass vitamin jars are rather on the heavy side. aime.co

Ilaria Icardi gold narrow-ribbed bracelet, POA
Sometimes all you need is a divine big bracelet to turn a day outfit into an evening one. I have been a fan of Ilaria’s jewellery since its launch; I like its vintage touch – it feels like you’re wearing a truly unique piece. ilariaicardi.com

Midi solid oak and natural straw Fautuei armchair, €2,350
I just moved apartments and have my eye on this armchair by Midi. (Fautuei means armchair in Provençal.) I like that its oak structure is sourced from sustainably managed forests, and its straw seat is hand-woven by the last chairmaker artisan in Camargue. editions-midi.com

Louis Vuitton micro-check Halterneck waistcoat, POA
I have a love-hate relationship with waistcoats. Lately they keep popping up on my shopping wishlist again, especially this one with its sensual open back. A great tailoring classic with a twist. louisvuitton.com