A St Nicholas' Day gift for your girlfriend: a small bag, a belt or a charm in three budgets
For St Nicholas' Day, give your girlfriend something small she can use straight away: a bag charm (€35), a narrow leather belt or a pouch (€130–200), or a small leather crossbody bag (€220–290). St Nicholas' Day is 6 December, a Sunday this year, so order from our warehouse in Poland by Tuesday 1 December for other EU countries, or by Wednesday 2 December within Poland. A gift card arrives by email at once. She can return or exchange the gift herself within 30 days.
St Nicholas' Day is the small gift, not the main one
On 6 December, in Poland and much of Europe, people give something small that leaves room for Christmas. That is why this guide starts with the smallest pieces and ends with small bags. If you are looking for the main gift under the tree, every bag sorted by budget is in our Christmas gift guide for her.
A small gift has one advantage: it is hard to get wrong. A charm has no size, a belt has nine holes, and a small bag does not have to replace the one she takes to work. It is extra, for evenings and weekends.
Up to €35: a bag charm
Our smallest pieces are crochet charms in cotton yarn. They are not leather, and we would rather say so. Mare is a white spiral shell, 5.5 × 5.5 cm; Limone is a yellow lemon with a green leaf. Each is €35. They hang from a bag handle, a key ring or a makeup bag. Both are in accessories.
Up to €200: a belt, a pouch or a gift card
Diane belt, €130. Narrow, 1 cm, in calfskin with a classic rectangular buckle, in black or brown. It defines the waist of a shirt dress, a long knit or a blazer.
Mark belt, €180–185. The same length, 130 cm without the buckle, with an elongated gold-tone bar buckle. The 10 mm version is for dresses and trousers without loops; the 15 mm version goes through the loops of most jeans. Both are in belts.
Make-up Pouch, €140–200. A zip pouch, 21 × 12 × 9 cm, in milky cotton at €140 or in black or brown eco-leather at €200. Useful for travel and in a work bag.
Gift card, €100. The smallest gift card is €100. It arrives by email, never expires and can be spent over several orders.
Up to €290: a small leather bag
| Bag | Size and weight | How it is worn | What fits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Small | 13.5 × 10 × 6 cm, 200 g | strap 60–126 cm: shoulder or across the body | card holder, keys, lipstick, earbuds; a large phone may not fit | €220–270 |
| Sophie Medium | 20 × 11 × 8 cm, 180 g | strap 32–65 cm: hand or shoulder | phone, card holder, keys, lipstick | €250–280 |
| Cleo | 25 × 10.5 × 7 cm, 350 g | strap 123–148 cm: across the body | phone, cards, keys, lipstick, sunglasses | €250–290 |
Sophie Small is a miniature box for a girl who travels light: to a concert, a walk, a dinner. It is €220 in smooth black, brown or orange leather, €250 in caramel or navy suede and €270 in leopard or ostrich print. Sophie Medium is the same shape one size up, with room for a phone. Cleo is a long, slim crossbody that keeps her hands free.
A large smartphone is about 16 × 7.5 cm. It lies flat in any bag at least 20 cm wide. For strap lengths, see our guide to the leather crossbody bag.
How to choose the colour
Look at her shoes and coat. With black boots and a black or grey coat, choose black, or a colour that looks good on black, like caramel. With brown boots, camel and denim, choose brown or caramel suede. A small bag is the place for colour: it is worn for a few hours and does not have to go with everything. If her wardrobe is black, grey and white, an orange Sophie or navy suede will get more use than another black bag. Our hardware is gold-tone.
When to order for 6 December
Delivery is free. Pieces in our warehouse in Poland arrive in 1–2 business days within Poland and in 1–3 business days elsewhere in the EU. St Nicholas' Day falls on a Sunday, so order by Wednesday 2 December within Poland and by Tuesday 1 December for other EU countries. Pieces from our atelier in Ukraine take 5–7 business days, and pieces made to order 10–15 business days. The product page always shows the timing for the colour you choose. A gift card arrives by email straight after purchase, even on the morning of 6 December.
The box and returns
Every piece arrives in our box, in tissue paper with a ribbon. There is never a receipt or an invoice with prices in the parcel. You have 30 days from delivery to return: the first 14 days are the statutory right of withdrawal, and from day 15 to day 30 the piece should be unused, with its box and tags. She can arrange the return or exchange herself. Gift cards cannot be returned. See our returns policy.
Questions
What is a St Nicholas' Day gift for a girlfriend under €50?
A crochet bag charm: Mare or Limone, €35 each.
What leather gift works for St Nicholas' Day?
A narrow calfskin belt, Diane at €130 or Mark at €180–185, or the small Sophie bag from €220.
Will it arrive by 6 December?
From our warehouse in Poland, yes, if you order by 2 December within Poland or by 1 December elsewhere in the EU. A gift card arrives by email at once.
Can she exchange the gift?
Yes, within 30 days of delivery. The quickest way is to return it and place a new order.
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