Irresistible garments, different jewels and whims ‘Beauty’: gifts with which it is impossible to fail

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Finding that little detail that resists us or giving ourselves that object of desire that we have fantasized about all year: Las Rozas Village and La Roca Village bring us the firms on our wish list to be the queens of these holidays.

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There are those who have everything and who, timidly, say they don't need anything. Those who have their purchases resolved before the start of the month and those who rush at the last moment to find something perfect. Giving is an art in itself. There is no instruction manual – not even Cortázar dared to outline it – but there are a couple of parameters that can make the task easier: knowing the recipient of the gift well and, whether or not it is the case, finding the right place to find it .

In this directional map, Las Rozas Village and La Roca Village stand out among the destinations to find inspiration. Not only because this shopping destination resembles the Christmas workshop that we imagined as children, with lights and reindeer decorating its boulevards; but because they achieve another type of white magic: bringing us closer to the firms on our wish list at more sensible prices than ever. Here, a simple day of shopping in the open air becomes a different experience, thanks to its Personal Shopper service, ready to make the most of the day and advise us on our Christmas purchases. A close and personal treatment also available in its Virtual Shopping, from which we can access its inspiring proposals, either to find that gift that resists us or to allow ourselves that little luxury that we have been fantasizing about all year.

A reinvented basic never fails. Take note: knitted jumper by Zadig & Voltaire, ankle boots and Coach bag. Available in Las Rozas Village and La Roca Village. |PHOTOS: Alba Ricart. SET DESIGN: Adrià Escribano.

A special wardrobe item

Giving clothes may seem like a universal joker, but in reality it is a declaration of intent: it is the best sign of your great connection, telling someone you know their style. Because clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them. But there is no need to get nervous either, there are essentials that have the ability to conquer any closet. Who does not need to renew their winter basics? That knitted sweater that we succumb to when time is short, classic boots to step safely this season or a bag with a minimalist silhouette and a timeless spirit. Because the practical is not incompatible with the emotion.

Irresistible clothes, different jewels and whims ' beauty': gifts with which it is impossible to fail

In this wellness ritual: body scrub and fragrance stick from the Rituals The Ritual of Hammam line, L'Occitane Almond Milk Concentrate body cream, and Phantom by Paco Rabbane in Inspira, the fragrance of the future. Available in Las Rozas Village and La Roca Village. |PHOTOS: Alba Ricart. SET DESIGN: Adrià Escribano.

Cosmetics that stimulate the five senses

It may not top the ranking of most searched concepts this year on Google, but the word 'self-care' has become part of our usual vocabulary. A somewhat cold term if we take into account all that it implies. Because giving beauty is giving us time, becoming aware of ourselves and wrapping ourselves in textures and fragrances. A wellness ritual for body and soul that firms such as Rituals or L'Occitane have been claiming since their origins, with cosmetics of organic origin and combinations that are a gift for the senses. And in this invitation to turn our home into a fleeting spa, completing the gift with masculine pajamas, furry slippers or a good satin robe is as permissible as it is effective.

These parties require sparkle, an innate quality of the Thomas Sabo cross-shaped pendant, the Aristocrazy bracelet or the Uno de 50 rings. Available in Las Rozas Village and La Roca Village. |PHOTOS: Alba Ricart. SET DESIGN: Adrià Escribano.

The power of a different jewel

Diamonds may, as the song says, be a woman's best friend, but jewels have a democratic power to dazzle and capture the magic of the moment. They are also no longer subject to protocols or commitments, and that is as useful when giving as a gift – why wait to be the recipient, when we can treat ourselves to a whim – and when choosing a design. It's time to succumb to crushes at first sight and mock the classicism that governs our jewelry box. Word of Las Rozas Village and La Roca Village, which offer pieces with organic shapes and unconventional combinations of stones. Amulets that reaffirm the character and awaken the imagination.

This Cristina Oria cake tray, matching tea set, is the dream of any modern Marie Antoinette. Available in Las Rozas Village. |PHOTOS: Alba Ricart. SET DESIGN: Adrià Escribano.

A 'deco' piece to inhabit beauty

Franz Lebowitz confessed it to his friend Martin Scorsese in the documentary Suppose New York is a city: «I deeply hate money, my only problem with this is that I love things ». You don't even have to be an amateur esthete to recognize the pleasure of surrounding yourself with beauty, especially at a time when our home has become our safe space more than ever. What better show of affection than giving something that transforms the everyday into a special occasion. Cristina Oria's ceramic tableware, in a time when life passes around the table, are designed for that function and are transformed with each change of tablecloth. Vista Alegre porcelain is capable of bringing years of history to the table, with colorful designs that invite you to create more. Two signatures with which to start building a pleasant refuge.

comes back. Available in Las Rozas Village and La Roca Village.| PHOTOS: Alba Ricart. SET DESIGN: Adrià Escribano.

A concession to trends

Her closet is overflowing, but she always finds room for new clothes. You know the name of the creative director of all the fashion brands you need to know, you could even trace his movements in recent years without mistake. He knows all the trends and, what is more difficult, he knows how to apply them successfully. Giving a gift to a fashion lover may seem like a daunting task, no one said it was easy, but chances are she has a wish list that she won't hesitate to share with you. What will we find in it? What fashion prescribers call most wanted, the most sought-after garments that condense the zeitgeist of the season: from the desert landscapes of the west, suede and fringes; from escaping in the high mountains, warm boots or the embrace of a padded coat; from the streets of Paris, timeless basics that never go out of style. Perfect for wrapping up under the tree or preparing for the moment.

Good intentions are not incompatible with size, as this mini crossbody bag by Marni demonstrates, as well as the firm's earrings and pendant. Available at La Roca Village. PHOTOS: Alba Ricart. SET DESIGN: Adrià Escribano.

The luxury of small details

Special occasions are also for rewarding ourselves with one of those things we've dreamed of all year. A little caprice from our favorite firms, a guilty pleasure to celebrate that we have successfully passed another year. Marni, Etro, Moschino... Las Rozas Village and La Roca Village bring us closer to all those dreamy luxury brands, with intelligent prices in which guilt has no place. Because Christmas is the occasion to make our wishes come true. Or at least share them.

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