SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Crafted from leather, it’s an excellent bag for day to day styling, and the crossbody strap leaves your hands free for Christmas shopping. In this season’s hottest hue, red, this one will delight any one of your friends or family! Aspinal is the gift that keeps on giving, so of course I have plenty of the brand’s pieces on my Christmas list. But did you know that the brand is the answer to all your Christmas shopping prayers too? From diaries, scarves and jewellery to cardholders and keyrings, Aspinal has got a gift for everyone. For a limited time, there’s an extra 20 per cent off all bags. Gold jewellery is my go-to when accessorising and layering it always looks chic. The offer’s automatically applied to your basket so it couldn’t be easier. The great thing about pearls is that they work with every outfit and make for a timeless piece of jewellery. The champagne tone has a beautiful shimmer to it, but it’s available in several other colours too. Pick pearls this Christmas and gift someone these elegant earrings. These are very Princess of Wales-esque, don’t you think? Double discount! Ok, so we’re settled on a bag for yourself, and presents for everybody else, right? Bags are currently an extra 20% off on top of the sale price, so don’t miss out on bagging a bargain! The perfect gift: for £5 you can get a beautiful presentation box. No more frantic wrapping late on Christmas Eve? The cream cultured fresh water pearls are delicate and beautiful, a perfectly sophisticated accessory. Click here for more information. I’m especially loving this stylish scarf, which is crafted from a luxurious cashmere in a timeless tan shade. Have a metallic moment and accessorise your outfit with the camera ‘A’ bag. In my book, there’s no better Christmas present to receive than a diary. Products featured in this Mail Best article are selected by our shopping writers. We’ve rounded up options starting from as little as £36, but act fast because the discounts currently on offer won’t be around for long. Chain bracelets are a timeless choice and I love that you can personalise this one with charms. They even offer personalised embroidery which is such a nice touch! We all know and love Aspinal of London for chic handbags, such as Kate Middleton’s favourite midi ‘Mayfair’ style. Aspinal of London is well known for bags but I think their jewellery is just as gorgeous so I’d be thrilled to open this piece on Christmas Day! And it’s more affordable than you might think!

The heart shape is so sweet and it comes in a choice of 2 colours.

And they look much more expensive than they are! Keep all your cards in one place with this sleek and shiny card holder. It’s made from leather so you know it’ll be great quality and there’s even a space on the back for your cards. We’d love to find this underneath the tree on Christmas Day. This heart shaped, leather keyring comes in a variety of colours but we think this burgundy hue is festive and fabulous. Carry your phone in this cute little pouch to keep it on your person without having to rummage around your bag to find it. Keyrings are an excellent addition to bags or keychains and make a really lovely gift. The black is so fashionable and adding initials to it gives a personalised touch. With space for two rings, this box would be a nice addition for travelling but also looks lovely on the dressing table at home. A ring box is great for keeping your rings safe when they’re not on your fingers. Why not make it an extra special gift and personalise it with their initials? It’s always helpful to have all your make-up bits in one place and this roomy cosmetics pouch is the ideal place to keep them. The chain is crafted in 18 carat gold on sterling silver and boasts a beaded design that looks classic. The heart shape is so sweet and it comes in a choice of 2 colours. The shiny silver leather is oh so chic. Why not add one of Aspinal’s many necklace charms to make it even more special? The embossed croc print looks luxe and the small size makes it easy to slip into your pocket or handbag. A real crowd-pleaser of a gift. The navy pebble passport cover is a guaranteed win when it comes to Christmas gifting. Gifting jewellery is a time-honoured tradition and this beaded necklace would make a delightful present this Christmas. Personalising it with initials is a thoughtful finishing touch. It is simple yet luxurious and ensures that your passport travels with you in style.

Former President Barack Obama is reportedly part of a group interested in buying NBA team the Phoenix Suns. Barkley is not the only one who seemed to be in support of Obama being part of a possible bid. Disgraced Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver announced his decision to sell the teams in September after several sponsors, including Verizon Wireless and PayPal, were intending to cut sponsorship deals with both franchises. As Simmons said, Obama would not be the majority owner and he would have to team up with other rich partners but he would be a big name and possible face of the group if it were to make a bid. With Sarver now looking to find a buyer after being pressured into selling, the 44th President of the United States is reportedly in a group that is interested in making the purchase. On the podcast, NBA legend Charles Barkley had said he wasn’t too interested in buying the Suns because of the hefty price tag but he did admit he could be swayed if Obama called him. The NBA revealed it found that Sarver used the N-word on at least five occasions among other transgressions, including the use of language and conduct demeaning to female employees, over his nearly two-decade tenure as owner of the Suns and WNBA’s Mercury. The one guy who might pull it off and I heard, I’m probably breaking some news here, but I heard Obama is involved in one of the groups,’ Bill Simmons said on his The Ringer podcast, via NBC Sports. Sarver was handed a one-year ban and $10million fine by the NBA following a league investigation into allegations that he engaged in racism, sexism, and bullying. The days of somebody being able to put in a little amount of money and run the team, those days are over… At Thursday’s media availability, Suns head coach Monty Williams was asked about his thoughts on the former president potentially being part of his team’s ownership group.

I don’t tend to make comments about speculation, but I think anybody would value a partnership with someone like that,’ Williams said. Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of the late Steve Jobs, is also believed to be in the running. The franchise’s valuation, reported by ESPN on Wednesday, would be the second-highest team ownership sale in sports history. At the moment, the Denver Broncos’ $4.65billion sale in June to the Walton-Penner family is the North American record, surpassing the $2.4billion benchmark set by Steve Cohen in 2020 when he bought the New York Mets. Bob Iger, who has close ties with the NBA from his time at Disney (a league sponsor and organizer for the 2020 NBA bubble), is also considering buying the Arizona-based franchise. Among rumors of other new team owners, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Oracle founder Larry Ellison. But as far as trying to own a whole team by myself and go up against – let me tell you something, I’m scared of Big Man JB. She currently has a 20 percent minority stake in the Washington Wizards. For me, as an African-American, even though you may have differences of opinions on certain views politically, whatever that looks like, someone that’s been through those kinds of experiences from a leadership standpoint, I would love to just pick his brain and just sit and listen for hours about life and decisions and things like that. However, the Suns are expected to sell for an estimated $3billion. If he wants me on board, I would gladly like to talk to him,’ O’Neal told TMZ Sports. Sarver bought the franchise for $401 million in 2004 – an NBA record at the time – and Forbes now values the Suns, who appeared in the 2021 NBA Finals, at $1.8billion. Another NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neal, also revealed would be willing to join a potential Jeff Bezos bid.