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Stars Share Their Holiday Gift Recommendations (Part 1)

Here’s a guide to celebrity-approved Christmas gifts!

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Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<p>Christmas is around the corner, and tastemakers are topping their wishlists with the most wonderful gifts this season!</p><div><br/></div><p>From timeless go-tos and practical presents to family-friendly finds and wellness treats, it’s a whole bunch of curated picks from our favorite personalities and celebrities. </p><div><br/></div><p>Beauty mavens like <strong><a href="https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/author-pia-wurtzbach-married-life-jeremy-jauncey/36526" target="_blank">Pia Wurtzbach</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/catriona-gray-sam-milby-wedding-preparation-update/36131" target="_blank">Catriona Gray</a></strong> and mommies such as <strong><a href="https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/isabelle-daza-with-kids-balthazar-and-valentin/33938" target="_blank">Isabelle Daza</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/coleen-garcia-and-billy-crawford-parents-to-be/24814/?ltclid=" target="_blank">Coleen Garcia</a></strong> shared what the top items are on their bucket list.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Browse through these celebrities’ Christmas gift recommendations in our gallery:</strong></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4f1dd0b7-a2f1-49fb-8b56-1c49ce12fbf5_celebrity gift guide for christmas 2023 landscape.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0c2ceb90-ab63-4e3c-ab76-fea7c2354e0e_gift guide 2023 - 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“One, a really good thermos cup because whether you like your drinks iced or hot and you’re on the go all the time, [it works]! I don’t like cold coffee and that cold cools down. I think it’s unisex naman. Second naman, a good power bank ‘cause I don’t know, I’m always in need of one—one in the car; one at home. Ganu’n! Third, I’m on a super reading binge lately, and so if you have someone in your life who’s a fellow book lover, a Kindle—but you might not see them very often. I just love reading!”<cite>@catriona_gray</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Coleen Garcia - “One, organizers. I really love organizing my things, and it’s so important to me to have my personal belongings in order and stored neatly where I could easily find them. There are many different products out there that help make that easier—from accessory organizers, to bins, travel cases, and even pretty food containers. Two, [the] new Dyson Airwrap. I purchased the first one when it first came out, and I still love it and use it often! It’s the easiest hair styling tool to use, in my opinion. [I have] been thinking about upgrading for a while now! Three, massage GCs. This, I believe, anyone would use and appreciate! I find it to be a thoughtful gift because it also serves as a little reminder to relax and pamper yourself.”<cite>@coleen</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Isabelle Daza - “Cash!”<cite>@isabelledaza</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Janine Tugonon - “One, vintage camera or Polaroid. Film shots have a very different vibe and I love them! You can find something less than 100 dollars or 5,000 pesos in Etsy or Ebay. [It is] always great to have something vintage in this digital age. Two, [a] book. Though not everyone is an avid reader, I think giving books is still a good thing. It’s not too late to start reading, and just match it with the person’s interest. Whether it’s history, fiction, et cetera. Three, [an] electric fondue pot set. I think this is a cute thing to have at home—perfect for a small gathering with friends.”<cite>@tugononjanine</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Kelly Misa - “One, a fast charger cable and plug, and bonus external battery. This has got to be the most useful Christmas gift I can think of. I recently got these for myself—not as a gift but as a necessity, and I think every person should receive this for the holidays. Two, a Hermès leather card holder or mini wallet—an essential these days to organize credit cards and cash, and it fits most mini bags. Three, the Jo Malone Vetiver &amp; Golden Vanilla. I’m obsessed with vanilla fragrances and this one is sweet but sophisticated. I would love to receive this for Christmas.”<cite>@kellymisa</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Maureen Montagne - “One, the perfect red lipstick. Nothing is more classic and elegant than the perfect shade of red lipstick. The verdict is in and we finally know Taylor Swift’s concert-proof blue-toned red lipstick. This Christmas, I’ll be getting the Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLust in the shade 4. It’s matte, long-wearing, and the blue tone helps make your smile shine bright. Two, the gift of music. Nothing is more important than having headphones and the perfect playlist to get my day started. Whether I’m heading to the gym or on my way to set for a photoshoot, I always have my AirPod pros. I think it’s the perfect gift for any age and gender! Three, The gift of life—battery life that is! One of the most useful things I have ever purchased is a fast-charge power bank. Whenever I let people use my power bank, people ‘oooh’ and ‘ahhh’ at how quickly their battery life replenishes. It may not be the sexiest gift but I promise you, it’s the most useful! From plane rides to out-of-town trips, you will always see me with my Anker Power Core power bank.”<cite>@maureenmontagne</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Maxine Medina - “The best gifts I would love to receive and I think others would love to have [are] anything personalized. Now that I have my own house, I would love to have anything fancy with initials. Fancy things with initials can light up your house, especially when you have to dress up your home for any occasion. Two, something that I consume everyday like skincare, coffee beans, [a] basket of anything, et cetera. I would love to have that and I’m sure everyone else would love that. These kinds of gifts are better than just a figurine which you cannot actually use after receiving. Three, the poinsettia flower. I love plants in my house. It brings the festive charm every Christmas. I send my friends this plant and they love it ‘cause it brings warmth, peace, and joy.”<cite>@maxine_medina</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Mikaela Lagdameo - “For Christmas, it’s always nice to have gifts under the tree to open and since I’m about to launch my new business, Beauty Re/Store, I think these will be great gift items to give when it comes to skincare! But if you’d like to give something beyond that, I’d recommend donating to IJM Philippines on behalf of your family and friends. IJM is a global org that protects and rescues sexually-exploited women and children. There is so much work that needs to be done and your donations will go a long way.”<cite>@mikaelamartinez</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>MJ Lastimosa - “One, scented candles—a mood and scent setter will always be a favorite. Two, coffee beans from a popular roaster or country. It’s like a morning pick-me-up with a dash of a thought of you. Three, a package of a workout class that you do with your friend. [There is] nothing more fun than bonding with your friend while getting healthier together. If you’re feeling generous, a vacation destination with them [also works]. One can never go wrong with making memories together.”<cite>@mj_lastimosa</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Pia Wurtzbach - “Probably more gear or more gadgets. I love little gadgets. I also love games, so probably some accessories for that. You can never go wrong with gifting me with makeup. I have so many red lipsticks but I feel like every time I receive one of them, ‘yes, I need this—another red lipstick, please!’ I think the usual that we all love—we like things that are practical; that makes our life better at home; that improves our day-to-day [operations] at home. I’m into decorating the house now so I love my diffusers, I love scented candles. I’m in my home era now.”<cite>@piawurtzbach</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Samantha Bernardo - “I started a tradition of buying gifts from fundraisers last year and Zonta International, which I am a part of, is an organization that supports and provides shelter and livelihood programs for abused women and children. They curate handmade perfumes, scented candles, and gift cards. By buying these items, I know that I made someone’s Christmas extra special with Zonta, and my friends and family would appreciate the gesture, especially the thought that comes with the gifts.”<cite>@samanthabernardo__</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Samantha Valenciano - “My go-to brand is Something Personal PH ‘cause they have so many leather products among others that you can personalize for a good price. Another is Sprints Phil. I used them last year to make acrylic personalized pieces. I usually go for shops that can personalize ‘cause I have no time to buy every single person a totally different item since we shop for so many groups. So at least in these two shops, even if [the gifts are] the same, it’s still different ‘cause they’re all personalized.”<cite>@yosameti</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Tim Yap - “I don’t really think of material [things]. For me, I like experiences so I like trips, I like maybe a three-day, two-night thing at the beach or a Southeast Asian escape—Hong Kong, Bangkok. So for me, it’s mostly travel. Basta easy lang, mga ganu’n—Hong Kong, Bangkok, New York, Paris. Ganu’n, easy lang!”<cite>@officialtimyap</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos courtesy of <strong>Fendi</strong>, <strong>Nothing Fits But</strong>, and <strong>Bvlgari</strong></p><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/celebrity-gift-guide-for-christmas-2022/34434" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Gift Guides To Check Out This Christmas</a></div>