Vitamin Daily

With only 18 shopping days left, a few gift ideas could come in handy. Herewith, our five picks for the ladies in your life:

For the family foodie, the infused balsamic vinegars by Wildly Delicious Fine Foods ($8.99 each) are a culinary delight and each one comes in a tall, sleek bottle—drizzle the Black Maple Magic over goat cheese for an easy appetizer. At Sunterra Market, www.sunterramarket.com

For the student in your life, add a little sparkle to her studies with the sequined pencil case from Banana Republic ($35) and she’ll wow her classmates with beauty and brains. At Banana Republic, http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca

We’ve been coveting a classic Hudson’s Bay Company blanket forever (hint, hint) but these HBC cashmere slippers ($95) will please any patriotic gal. At The Bay, www.thebay.com

Perfumes are personal so giving the gift of scent can be tricky but you can’t go wrong with the limited edition Marc by Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop Art Edition Eau de Parfum ($102). The sweet, fresh scent is easy on the nose and the festive bottle is perfect for displaying on the bathroom vanity. At Holt Renfrew, 510 Eighth Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-269-7341, www.holtrenfrew.com

Thanks to Kate Middleton (via Diana, that is), sapphires are a girl’s new best friend. These sparkling blue beauties ($895) pack a big punch and will be the talk of the holidays.  At the Diamond Boutique, 816 16th Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-251-1167, www.diamondboutique.ca