Failsafe gifts for women - Telegraph Remove the panic from Christmas and follow our guide to the failsafe gifts that will guarantee a grin come December 25, from Chanel No.5 to dainty diamonds A book worth showing off Grace: A Memoir by Grace Coddington, £24.40. Photo: @sashenkabags/Instagram The era of e-readers has put paid to bookcases that burst at the seams with dog-eared paperbacks, but it hasn't seen off the coffee table book, nor will it ever. More than just an indulgence, a beautiful book is a statement, a piece of art, an ornament to be treasured. Whether it's well-thumbed or pristine and placed squarely atop a table, it's a gift that holds just the right amount of sentiment and statement. SEE: Best fashion photography books Clockwise from top left: Allure by Diana Vreeland, 1st edition, £255; Tim Walker Pictures, £45.40; Giambattista Valli by Giambattista Valli, £60; Horst: Photographer of Style, £40 Diamonds, they're still a girl's best friend Elizabeth Taylor. Square-cut or pear-shaped, frankly, it doesn't matter - diamonds will never lose their shine, and they needn't have a Taylor-Burton price tag or proportions either. There's plenty out there to suit more humble budgets. Look to jewellers like Monica Vinader and Jacquie Aiche, whose diamond-studded pieces sparkle with just as much might as the Krupp diamond. Clockwise from top left: KC Designs White gold and diamond letter necklace, £345; Jacquie Aiche diamond wif bezel ring, £69; Laura Lee little diamond solitaire ring, £245; Monica VInader skinny eternity ring, £235; Annoushka 'Eclipse' brown diamond eternity ring, £650; Monica Vinader 'Ava' earrings, £310; Monica Vinader skinny bar rose gold diamond bracelet, £240 Cosy cashmere Alexa Chung. Clothing is always a tricky gift, but cashmere is a failsafe option. If you're certain of sizing, opt for a sumptuous sweater or cardigan in go-with-everything colours like grey, navy and camel. If you're not, go for accessories. There's little more luxurious than winter warmers that shout quality. Clockwise from top left: Equipment 'Sloane' cashmere sweater, £325; Gap cashmere crew sweater, £99.95; Gap cashmere gloves, £29.95; Moorlands cashmere scarves, £49 each The signature scent Marilyn Monroe. Photo: Ed Feingersh Despite being almost 100 years old, Chanel No. 5 has never lost its allure. It's one of only a few products whose packaging is as iconic as the product it holds, making it a gift that keeps on giving long after the final drop has been drained. READ: Christmas perfume gift guide for all ages Left to right: Chanel N°5 parfum from £82.35; Chanel N°5 eau de parfum, from £43.65, both available at Boots A beautiful diary Audrey Hepburn. The promise of a New Year brings with it the promise of a fresh start, and nothing represents this more than then pristine pags of a beautiful diary. Opt for leather-bound books with gilded edges for a classic gift that will always be appreciated. Left to right: Smythson Portobello textured diary, £180; Liberty Ianthe leather diary, £60 Personalised pieces Model Sung Hee in monogrammed Burberry poncho Personalisation is becoming increasingly popular and possible, with many brands now offering a complimentary service with purchase, like Mulberry and Monica Vinader. Meanwhile Anya Hindmarch can take your favourite photos and even your own handwriting to adorn the perfect gift, thanks to her Bespoke and Be A Bag collections. It's a simple touch that adds so much more meaning to a gift. READ: Best shops for personalised gifts Clockwise from top left: Anya Hindmarch's 'Be A Bag' service, from £115; Mulberry personalisation service, complimentary, available at Harrods and Mulberry's Bond Street store; Monica Vinader complimentary engraving; Burberry monogramming service, from £200 Blooms that go on and on Sophia Loren. There's little more satisfying than a beautiful bunch of flowers, except a beautiful bunch of flowers delivered to you every month for a year, that is. Bloom & Wild will send a letter-box friendly box of blooms to your recipient every month for a year from a reasonable £195, while Wild at Heart will deliver a luxurious bunch like clockwork for a more hefty £590. Left to right: Monthly flowers from Bloom & Wild, from £195; A year's supply of flowers from Wild At Heart, £590