Hello everyone
My name is Jillian Elizabeth and I am the head make-up and hair stylist at Cosmetique make-up, hair and beauty studio. As the head of a small business in Dundee I always love buying locally and supporting other small businesses.
I have put together this Independant gift guide with some of my favourite places to go and to shop in Dundee that have some perfect Christmas gift items. There are so many amazing independent businesses in Dundee it was so tricky to choose just 10, so please do comment with your favourite places as well!
This is in no particular order.
This is in no particular order.
Siobhan is a fun loving and professional photographer based in Dundee providing wedding, studio and lifestyle photography.Her studio is filled with natural light and has the most relaxed atmosphere.
Treat that special lady in your life to a make-over photo shoot or gift your husband or wife an amazing family photo shoot so you can have images you can treasure forever. Whats even better is Siobhan has an amazing special offer on right now.
Click here to buy her special offer.
Click here to buy her special offer.
Cosmetique is the studio where I (Jillian Elizabeth) am based. I offer a wide range of make-up, hair styling and beauty treatments. If you have a festive night coming up then why not treat yourself!
This Christmas why not treat someone you love to a complete makeover with hair styling and make-up for a relaxing luxury manicure or pedicure. Have a teen in your life? Why not book a make-up lesson so they can learn how to correctly apply their make-up.
Have a look at my 12 Days of Christmas special offer for some amazing deals that make the perfect Christmas gift voucher.
Spex Pistols has to be one of the coolest shops in Dundee. This optical boutique has the friendliest staff and stocks the most amazing selection of frames and lenses. If you wear glasses every day it has to be the right style for you, I challenge any one to walk into this shop and not fall in love with at least one pair.
As well as selling glasses this amazing place has a repair service so if you have a favourite pair you have broken then bring them in. They even put new lenses in my old pair so I could keep them as a spare.
I would love a gift voucher of this place for Christmas (hint hint friends and family) so I can get a stylish set of sunglasses for my holidays and I'm guessing some of your loved ones would too. Head in to the shop or have a look on their website to see just how amazing they are!
Mandi Candi Boutique is a stylish and glamorous boutique situated on Exchange street in Dundee. Its staff are professional and friendly and always go that extra mile to help you find the perfect outfit for yourself or as a gift.
Whether its clothes for a christmas night out, a work outfit or something comfy and casual or a unique vintage outfit Mandi Candi has it all. They also stock some amazing candles and beauty products.
Click here to go to their website and use this blog posts exclusive discount code of "JILLIAN122016" exclusive special offer of 20% off online.
Want to see more of what this lovely boutique has to offer then have a look at their instagram page.
Scarlett Erskine is an award winning scottish jeweller who creates both wearable and statement pieces. Scarletts pieces are elegant and unique with gorgeous texture that makes them so interesting to look at.
Click here to visit her shop where you will find beautiful and unique gifts and experiences that are amazing as Christmas gifts. My favourite is the design and make your own ring experience, I have personally had this experience and it is so interesting and fun, plus you have a beautiful ring at the end of it.
The Hair Boutique is a modern and stylish hair salon offering a wide range of hair treatments in Dundee. Laura the owner is a friendly and experienced hair stylist who can create the perfect hair style for you, she is the only person I trust to cut my hair and give me a restyle.
As well as modern cuts, colours and styling The Hair Boutique has lots of amazing gifts that are perfect for Christmas. Beautiful Rose gold GHD products, Colour Wow root touch up, Invisibobbles and Tangle Teezers.
Click here for the Hair Boutique's facebook page.
7 Swankie Jo's
Swankie Jo's is based on Exchange Street in Dundee and offers a wide range of quirky and unique gifts along with jewelry, candles and local art. The staff are always ultra friendly and willing to help.
Swankie Jo's is based on Exchange Street in Dundee and offers a wide range of quirky and unique gifts along with jewelry, candles and local art. The staff are always ultra friendly and willing to help.
If you are looking for a gift that is a little bit different then definitely get down to this shop. My favourite has to be the vintage style pocket watches! I got one for my partner last year and he loves it! The beard oil and Krispy Kreme candles make the perfect stocking filler and if you aren't sure what to get for a loved one the a gift voucher for this place would be perfect.
Click here to visit their facebook page.
This place is such a lovely lovely boutique tea room and book shop. The first time I went I loved it and was not sure is the books there were to read while you eat, then I found out they are also for sale... Amazing!
I am a huge peter pan fan so finding a whole vintage J M Barrie section was the highlight of this year for me! I really believe there is nothing better than finding an old book that you love. The food in Madigans is so tasty so it why not stop there in between your Christmas shopping. Whether its breakfast a light lunch or just some of their amazing cake this is a must visit spot in Dundee.
If you know someone who loves book then there will be something here for you, if you aren't sure where to find what you are looking for their friendly staff can point you in the right direction.
Have a look at their facebook page here.
Have a look at their facebook page here.
I hope you have enjoyed reading this gift guide and that you have a look in all of these amazing places for some of your Christmas gifts this year. I am all for shopping locally and I hope now you are too!!
Jillian Elizabeth
Jillian Elizabeth
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