Sixties socialites on camera and tequila to help the sun rise: what to buy this week
Wish we were there
A selection of 15 previously unseen Slim Aarons photographs have been released to brighten your Christmas. Think socialites from the 50s and 60s having a better time than you ever will – and you’re in the right area. Slim Aarons prints Open editions start from £83, photos.com
Tales behind the tracks
Mute was set up in 1978, but since then the record label has championed musicians and bands including Nick Cave, Erasure, Moby, Goldfrapp and Depeche Mode. This book shows you how. Mute: A Visual Document from 1978 to Tomorrow £28, thamesandhudson.com
Going wild
Purr-fect: give to charity when you buy from the Wild Kitten range
Kidswear brand Vild – House of Little has joined with fashion magazine Puss Puss for its new range. Buy from the Wild Kitten range and a donation will be made to the paediatric HIV charity mothers2mothers. Wild Kitten range From £15, vildhouseoflittle.com
Festive scents
Add a bit of ho ho ho to your home with a Christmas candle that smells of cedarwood and pine. Roja Dove snow candle £95, selfridges.com
Golden nectar
Message in a bottle: tequila made in an environmentally friendly distillery
Slamming is so passé. This tequila is created in one of the most environmentally friendly distilleries in Mexico. Made to be sipped (from a flute, no less). Tequila Enemigo From £60, thewhiskyexchange.com
Day by day
Celebrate 50 years of the Man Booker Prize by buying a diary to put your own words in. Learn which was the first winner – and never forget a dentist’s appointment. Win win. Man Booker Prize diary £12.99, foyles.co.uk
Polar plunge
Bear necessity: ice tray
Make season-appropriate ice cubes with this polar bear ice cube tray. Very cool. Brrrrr ice tray £10, black-blum.com
Safe and sound
Who would guess? A box of three condoms
For the friend who has everything: luxury, vegan, fair trade condoms in a discreet box. You’re welcome. Hanx condoms £6 for a pack of three, hanxofficial.com