Christmas shopping: How to tell when men start? Chanel No5 sales go through the roof

 Mad dash: Many men leave their Christmas shopping to the last minute with 250,000 of them not due to start until 24 December

It's not the panic-stricken dash through the underwear section, the sweaty brow or glazed expression that signifies the beginning of the male Christmas shopping spree.

The real clue to when men hit the shops to gather up goods for their loved ones begins when sales of a certain perfume go on the increase.

Finding out when men start Christmas shopping is simple - sales of Chanel No.5 perfume go through the roof.

It’s the most popular fragrance bought by men every year, and signals the beginning of their annual Christmas splurge, says high street store Debenhams.

Demand for lingerie and jewellery soar at the same time as men opt for the one-stop-shop approach and complete their Christmas purchasing in one marathon session.

So great is the trend that experts have dubbed the day 'The Male Sale' and entire retail plans are now built around the vital date.

Said Debenhams spokesperson, Ruth Attridge, 'It's like a starting pistol going off.

'As soon as we see sales of Chanel No. 5 rising, we know that men have begun the race to get their Christmas shopping done.

'Men have a totally different way of shopping. They just want to get into store, pick up the items they want as quickly as possible - and leave'.

Old favourite: Classic Christmas gifts bought by men inlclude Chanel No. 5, lingerie and jewellery

This year, 'The Male Sale' began on Saturday 17th December (and is expected to peak on Christmas Eve when 250,000 men hit the shops for the first time) but on previous years, it has begun as late as December 21st – just four days before the big day.

In contrast, women are believed to begin Christmas shopping in earnest in the first weekend of November when sales of festive decorations rise rapidly.

To offer a helping hand to the last-minute male shopper Debenhams has launched a ‘Christmas Express’ service which allows customers to have their gift buying sorted in less than an hour by the department store’s personal shoppers.

And they are not the only store to cash in on the present buying habits of men as Selfridge's have launched a mobile phone app to help ease the strain and John Lewis have come up with the Christmas Clinic for Men.

With all this assistance and advice on offer there may just be room under the Christmas tree for more than the usual lingerie and perfume, but don't hold out much hope ladies.

SIZE MATTERS: Make sure you know her size for bra and knickers by checking more than one item in her underwear drawer

SEXY DETAILS: Women tend to buy practical day-to-day lingerie for themselves rather than spoil themselves, so going for something a little more glamorous, but nothing OTT

INSIDE OUT: Opt for something that will enhance your partner's best bits

DON'T PANIC: It's nice to get a surprise on Christmas Day but if all else fails you can buy a gift voucher and go shopping together in the sales

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Lingerie Expert Jada Michaels Shows Men How to Give Lingerie for Holidays

 Want to surprise her with a lingerie gift but aren't sure where to start? JadaMichaels.com, a leading online lingerie boutique website specializing in lingerie for women of all sizes, shapes and curves, makes giving lingerie for the holidays easy.

"I get many questions from men who want to buy something sexy for their partners but don't know where to start. The thought of approaching a lingerie store is nerve racking and they seek me out for guidance," said Jada Michaels, owner of JadaMichaels.com, who was invited to exhibit her fashions at the recent American Music Awards in Los Angeles. "I am a huge fan of romance, so I have made giving the gift of lingerie over the holidays easy. Follow my three easy steps: Size, Styles and Gifting."

First of all, let's conquer determining her size. Become a detective. This should be relatively easy to do. If you live with her, look through her closet and find the dress she wears the most. If you don't live with her or she doesn't wear many dresses, then look at her coat size. The dress and coat sizes should range from 0 - 28. You can then identify the sizes as they relate to lingerie. Dress size 0-2 is an x-small lingerie; 2-4 is small lingerie; 6-8 is medium lingerie; 10-12 is large lingerie; 14-16 is x-large lingerie; 18-22 1X/2X lingerie; and 24-26 3X/4X lingerie.

Here Are Style Tips

"Lingerie is supposed to make a woman feel special, beautiful and respected and provoke the feeling of romance. When giving the gift of lingerie for the holidays, choose lingerie she will wear again. For Valentines Day, you can get a little spicier. But for the holidays, a simple, sexy piece like satin pajamas, satin robes or a sexy chemise with garters and hose will be a perfect gift. She can wear the chemise as a nightgown or add the garters and thigh highs to make it sexier," said Jada Michaels.

"If your significant other is a little more conscious about her body, you can't go wrong with the satin pajamas or satin robe. If your partner is a little more open and confident in her body, the chemise is perfect," she said.

The Final Step Is Gifting

"If you choose satin pajamas or robe, wrap these in tissue paper a shirt box and cover with gorgeous holiday paper and a big red bow. To spice it up even more, add some scented massage oil, bubble bath and candles to the gift to give it some extra romance," she said.

For the chemise with garters, wrap the same but add sexy thigh-high hose. If you want to spice it up, add her favorite perfume or scented lotion.

"Remember, giving lingerie is romantic and respectful. Make sure you give her the lingerie in an intimate setting with just the two of you. When she puts it on, dote on her and make her feel beautiful. She will love it! Giving the gift of lingerie for the holidays adds just the right touch of romance," she said.

Many men are buying lingerie from websites offering a high level of customer support, as does the JadaMichaels.com.

"Many guys feel overwhelmed walking into a lingerie store and trying to figure out where to start," she said. "They are embarrassed about approaching a lingerie store sales rep to ask questions about women's bras and panties. They are overwhelmed by the colors, sizes and choices. This is where I come in. You can shop online in a very friendly environment. People can call us to speak to a friendly representative who can guide them to find the perfect pajama, robe or chemise. Or they can send us email, whichever way they feel more comfortable."

Best of all, customers will know that the quality and style will make their woman feel treasured.

"I have hand picked every item in my collection. So, every style, color and size is selected by women, for women and preferred by women," she said.

SOURCE JadaMichaels.com

Male sale: How to tell when men start their Christmas shopping... sales of Chanel No5 go through the roof

 Mad dash: Many men leave their Christmas shopping to the last minute with 250,000 of them not due to start until 24 December

It's not the panic-stricken dash through the underwear section, the sweaty brow or glazed expression that signifies the beginning of the male Christmas shopping spree.

The real clue to when men hit the shops to gather up goods for their loved ones begins when sales of a certain perfume go on the increase.

Finding out when men start Christmas shopping is simple - sales of Chanel No.5 perfume go through the roof.

It’s the most popular fragrance bought by men every year, and signals the beginning of their annual Christmas splurge, says high street store Debenhams.

Demand for lingerie and jewellery soar at the same time as men opt for the one-stop-shop approach and complete their Christmas purchasing in one marathon session.

So great is the trend that experts have dubbed the day 'The Male Sale' and entire retail plans are now built around the vital date.

Said Debenhams spokesperson, Ruth Attridge, 'It's like a starting pistol going off.

'As soon as we see sales of Chanel No. 5 rising, we know that men have begun the race to get their Christmas shopping done.

'Men have a totally different way of shopping. They just want to get into store, pick up the items they want as quickly as possible - and leave'.

Old favourite: Classic Christmas gifts bought by men inlclude Chanel No. 5, lingerie and jewellery

This year, 'The Male Sale' began on Saturday 17th December (and is expected to peak on Christmas Eve when 250,000 men hit the shops for the first time) but on previous years, it has begun as late as December 21st – just four days before the big day.

In contrast, women are believed to begin Christmas shopping in earnest in the first weekend of November when sales of festive decorations rise rapidly.

To offer a helping hand to the last-minute male shopper Debenhams has launched a ‘Christmas Express’ service which allows customers to have their gift buying sorted in less than an hour by the department store’s personal shoppers.

And they are not the only store to cash in on the present buying habits of men as Selfridge's have launched a mobile phone app to help ease the strain and John Lewis have come up with the Christmas Clinic for Men.

With all this assistance and advice on offer there may just be room under the Christmas tree for more than the usual lingerie and perfume, but don't hold out much hope ladies.

SIZE MATTERS: Make sure you know her size for bra and knickers by checking more than one item in her underwear drawer

SEXY DETAILS: Women tend to buy practical day-to-day lingerie for themselves rather than spoil themselves, so going for something a little more glamorous, but nothing OTT

INSIDE OUT: Opt for something that will enhance your partner's best bits

DON'T PANIC: It's nice to get a surprise on Christmas Day but if all else fails you can buy a gift voucher and go shopping together in the sales

View the original article here

Plus Size Holiday Lingerie At Yandy.com

Christmas is just days away and for those last minute shoppers still hoping to find a deal can do so at Yandy.com, online retailer of sexy standard and plus size lingerie. Yandy offers an extensive collection of plus size Christmas lingerie, sexy plus size Santa costumes and holiday accessories. With Yandy boasting such a large selection of affordable holiday items, finding the perfect gift is simple.

With great, last minute deals and everyday low prices, finding the ideal sexy little something is easy at Yandy this Christmas season. Start your Christmas eve on the sexy side of the holiday with the plus size, Jolly Good Time babydoll, $35.95. Or for the more adventurous recipient, give the plus size, St. Nikki bustier set which features an open cup bustier, thong and Santa hat for $35.95.

Looking for something that can easily slip in to a stocking? Yandy offers an exclusive, plus size, five for $20 panty sale which includes dozens of thongs, boyshorts and bikini panties to choose from.

In addition, Yandy offers same-day shipping, so customers can rest assured that even when shopping at the last minute, orders arrive in a timely manner, as well as free flat rate shipping on all orders over $70 until December 22.