The Christmas Gift Guide For The One Who Has It All

We all have that one person (or people), who are so difficult to buy for! They either don't tell you what they want, so already have everything. These are the kind of people that make Christmas shopping more difficult to do, then its meant to be. I know this gift guide seems a little early, but with only 1 month to go till the big day, its time to get thinking and sorting. I've create my annual Christmas spreadsheet to put everything down for everyone and its proving rather difficult...there are just some people who are impossible to buy things for! Hopefully, this small guide will give you some inspiration...

Beauty Lovers Gift Guide

This time of year is so exciting and I'm sure you have probably heard this a million times already but it is going so fast. Like, it is Christmas in less than a week! I know for sure that it has crept up on me without any warning. As far as gifting goes, I have just about bought everything with a couple of bits still on the list - just the wrapping to do. How are you going? This is a very last minute but one that I hope will help you buy gifts for those in your life who love a bit of beauty. There is everything from budget to high end. 

Christmas Nails with Sensationail

Getting my nails done is the one thing that I look forward to every couple of weeks, not feeling is better than just sitting for about an hour and doing nothing. I love going to the salon but at this time of year its as struggle, I am constantly wanting to change the colour of them. A girl gets bored you know! Since discovering the Sensationail Peel Off Kit* my life has been changed for the better and my nail lady will never know! 

Not So Secret Santa Round 2.0 With Nishi

Through blogging I have met some amazing people, other bloggers that I consider close friends, regardless of me not meeting them in real life - it feels like I've known them years! Nishi from NishiV is one of those people. We've never actually met face to face (although I am determined for this to happen in 2018) but it feels like we have and have known each other for a long time. This year, we bought back our 'Not So Secret Santa', where we set a budget and do a swap of presents. Buying for Nishi is SO MUCH FUN. I just know that anything I like/may suit my skin tone ect will be perfect for her, sometimes making me wanting to buy two of the same things... When her parcel arrived for me, I was super excited to get it all opened and see what's inside. Let's just say she has completely spoilt me and I am in love with everything!!! 

The Annual Festive Nails

My nails are something that I take pride in and care for everyday. This past year I have really got into getting them done professionally, basically I am an acrylic nail addict. Even after having them on constantly my nails are still in good shape underneath, not weak and still my nails so regardless of all the horror stories you read about saying how bad they are for your nails, I still get them done. I think it comes down to finding the right person to do them, my lovely nail lady has been doing mine for a few months now and she is more of a friend than just someone who does my nails. Find someone who doesn't use an electric file (they kill) and someone who takes pride in your nails, time to do them and is passionate about them.  

What Christmas Means To Me

I find it fascinating to hear how about everyone celebrates Christmas, someone I know does the whole thing on Boxing Day as opposed to Christmas Day. Some only do presents on Christmas Eve and so on, there is so many different ways to celebrate and each one means something different to someone. For me, Christmas is about spending time with family and friends, eating lots of food and of course laughing! 

Today I have the lovely Cerys giving you her take on what Christmas means to her, reading it will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 

Party Handbag Essentials

Yesterday, I kicked off my festive celebrations. With a friends Christmas dinner yesterday, one today and another two weeks packed with celebrations I have decided to be super organised. I have got myself a bag, ready to go and all it needs is a change of things depending on weather or the time of day the said event is. Sounds absolutely ridiculous now that I've wrote it out but I just have to be ready for anything and as I am always the none drinker of the group, I am the go to everything. Just to point out, I can't pack light for anything so half of these things probably aren't necessary.           

The Office Party Look

Happy December!! What an exciting time of year and month for all things festive, expensive and of course party. It is now the time of year for christmas parties, get togethers and all other sorts of celebrations. I am having four christmas party type of events this month and then the work christmas do next month, it sounds daft to have it in January but Decemeber is so busy for everyone! This post is for those who have a event straight after finishing work or univeristy and have to dash straight into some party wear and look half decent. I have put together a very easy makeup look and hair do that means you can take it from day to night with the help of a few products and handbag heroes. I am all about being lazy and taking shortcuts so if this sounds like you... let's get going 💗

Budget-ish Friendly Gift Guide

Buying gifts for people is something that I hate and love at the same time. The idea of seeing a reaction after reciveing something they have wanted forever is priceless but then it means finding the perfect gift. I am on a budget this christmas, with student rent to pay and everyday life to contend with it really isn't the ideal thing to be buying people expensive presents. I am all about bargain hunting and finding deals and items that are going to make people smile but not make them regift - because lets face it, we all do it! 

One thing that I need to do is get myself some partywear! I need something sparkly and pretty to wear for the endless christmas dinners and parties that I have the next month or so!  

MAC Snowball Collection Haul

MAC always has a special place in my heart, it was one of the first brands that I tried that was 'high end'. When I saw teasers and official releases of the new Snowball collection, I was very excited. This year they seem to have done things a little different, a lot of things come as sets and the sets come in cut little bags, then there are special releases that are sold separately. A great deal of the products are encased in a gorgeous shimmery copper outer packaging. A few weeks ago when it first came out I was in Sheffield seeing Little Mix. Myself and Nicole made a trip to Debenhams and it was there in all its glory, fully stocked and ready for us - I picked two bits that I really wanted. 

When Two Bloggers Do A Not So Secret Santa

Where do I even start? Firstly, Merry Christmas Everyone! Can we believe that the big day is just around the corner, if you're relaxed then I'm jealous - if you're stressed then I feel you. 

This time of year is such a busy one, its my brothers birthday today. He's a Christmas baby so life gets really hectic, then I have a list of people i need to meet up with before going back to university and still have food to cook tomorrow and presents to wrap. Someone pass me the non-alcoholic wine! But forgetting about all of that, this time of year really is lovely. Giving gifts is my favourite part, to see the reaction on peoples faces when they get given something they have always wanted. Wrapping is also my favourite past time, picking the paper, the ribbon and the bags!! Its all so special and festive. 

A few weeks back, I sent the lovely Nishi from NishiV a message asking if she'd like to do a secret Santa with me. But its not really a secret Santa because we knew who we were getting gifts from, however it was a surprise in terms of what we were going to get from one another. Then a few weeks passed and the parcels arrived - eeeep! I'd never been so excited in my life. Even though neither of us have never met (which has to happen in 2017) we are so similar and stalk one another like crazy. She's definitely a friend that I have made through blogging and its amazing that the Internet does these crazy things. She has absolutely spoilt me and I feel very, very lucky! 

If you'd like to see what she picked out for me then keep reading and if you'd like to see what I got her then head on over to her blog and have a read. If you have Nishi on snapchat, you may have already seen the gifts because she's a snapchat queen! 

The Prettiest Festive Nails

For me, its an essential to have cute and festive nails at this time of year. This year, I wanted to go down the feminine, pretty yet Christmas themed nails. Before going to the nail salon, I browse Pinterest for hours trying to find something. Forgetting, that it is impossible to recreate something exactly the same! By the time I get to the salon, everything changes and I see a colour or glitter that is stunning. 

For example this time, instead of a classic red and gold nail combination I went with lilac! My nail lady had this colour on her nails and it was love at first sight, its a shellac colour so unfortunately I couldn't tell you the name even if I had it in me but the glitter is separate. 

She applied the lilac first, followed by the thin silver glitter. To create a stunning combination! They're slightly longer than I usually go for and a little more on the pointy side, but they have been easy to manage and keep a hold of. Shellac on top of acrylics also lasts a lot longer and when they grow out it doesn't look as bad. It costs more to apply shellac, but it lasts longer, looks better and the shine - oh my! 

Then for the festive part, keeping it simple and subtle we opted for a few delicate snowflakes on the fourth finger. How people manage to keep a steady hand when drawing things on like this I have no idea, every single one on both hands is so neat and perfect. 

Christmas Countdown: Santa is Coming

Let it just sink in - its the 1st of December! Can't believe how quick this year has gone and the countdown to christmas is on! Whether you're 5 or 50, you can't beat meeting Santa! 

He’s a very busy person as we can all imagine, so Stagecoach has managed to make sense of it. Here’s a run-down of where you can visit Santa’s grotto in 2016.

Last Minute Gifts for Her Under £15

A week away and then we have hit Christmas! Its crazy that this time of year has come back around again, and I have your ultimate guide to finding gift for the that special woman in your life under £15.

The Book of Everyone Review

Ok, Panic is setting in for getting all the gifts that you still have to buy, wrap and gift. Its ok, I have you covered (kind of). If there is someone in your life that is really hard to buy for and you give up trying to think of something, I have the solution The Book Of Everyone*. 

Gifts for Stationery Lovers

I have become slightly obsessed with stationery recently, every time I see something cute and pretty my eyes light up. If you have someone in your life who loves stationery (or you want to gift yourself) then this might just help you! 

Glitter Washi Tape - £2.59

Sainsbury's Glam Tape - £3.00

Sainsbury's Glam A6 Notebooks - £3.00

Bunting Washi Tape - £3.70

Peach Aztec Planner Stickers - £4.00 

Botancia Desktop Accessories - £4.00

Stick Note Set - £5.00

Floral Magnetic Clipboard - £5.00

Monogram Notebooks - £6.95

Lippy Marker Pens - £7.00

Set of 3 Notebooks - £7.00

Elephant Paper Clips - £7.50

Cities Postcard Set - £7.90

Personalised Pink & Gold Pencils - £7.95

Butterfly Desk Planner - £8.00

Ted Baker Notebook & Pen Set - £12.00

Pineapple Stamp Set - £13.50

Personal Planner - £18.90

Pattern Pencil Pouch - £19.50

Pen Set Strike Gold - £20.00

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Christmas Phone Wallpapers

I am one of those people that changes my phone wallpaper as frequently as I change my nail polish colour! I love having wallpapers that are in sync with the seasons/time of year and that includes the change in my mood. Sometimes when I am in need of a boost I go for more motivational ones, but today I share with you my 6 current favourite wallpapers perfect for the festive season. I could spend hours browsing on Pinterest and give you 100 different wallpapers but I though that picking 6 AMAZING ones instead is a bit better. The thing with Pinterest is that you can scroll through all day and it will lead you to more and more images. Enjoy!

Watercolor Baubles 

Disney Castle

Mittens

Gold Twigs

Snow

Wonderful

Check out the full Christmas Wallpaper Board and give me a cheeky follow to keep up to date! 

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Boho Christmas Wishlist for Girls

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With Christmas approaching, you’ve probably started mentally arranging all those friends/family gatherings, shopping sprees, and going over a potential Christmas wishlists for everyone you know and finally deciding on how to treat yourself once the craze is over.

Shopping for gifts is such a thrilling and cute thing to do, especially if you know that what you buy will put a huge smile on your friend’s face! However, not all tastes are the same (especially if they’ve got a particular style they stick to) and no matter how good you think you know someone, you may end up disappointing them with your gift choice and you don’t want that, do you? To avoid such a situation, we’ve put together an amazing gift list for all the Boho girls out there, and we’ve bet any of these gifts would make them feel over the Moon!

Embellished Travel Case

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A travel case is a useful gift for virtually anyone; if you are shopping for your boho friend, opt for one that’s embellished and has a whimsical sense to it, they’ll love it! Plus, if it includes various pockets for optimal organization, your friend will be able to hold makeup, jewelry, beauty products, and other knick-knacks in it and travel in style. And guess what – depending on the embellishment, the travel laces can double as a clutch when she is going out!

Scented Candles

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Scented candles are a stylish, gorgeous gift for anyone of good taste. With their wonderful scent, candles not only give the interior a stylish kick but they also fill the room with a fantastic smell. If you buy the candles in ceramic or glass packaging, once the candles are burned out the tins can be used to hold small knick-knacks or tiny jewelry like rings and earrings.

Feather Incense Holder

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Not everyone likes burning incense, but if you know your friend does then buying an incense holder is a pretty good choice – choose a boho-stylish one in gold, wood or silver and make sure you get a boho-inspired design like a  feather- or moon-shaped one. Such a gift is a statement-making piece that will look beautiful on your friends’ living-room coffee table or bedroom. Cute!

Striped Poncho

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Ponchos are the fashion IT of the year and boho or not, everyone seems to be wearing them. They go with practically anything and will turn a boring outfit into a spectacular one. Whether you use it as a sort of fashionable blanket in public or as a piece of clothing that will make you warm, you can’t go wrong with it. There are plenty of poncho options on yarn sales these days, so choose the one you believe your girlfriend will love!

A Gold Body Chain

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Body chains automatically make one look 95 percent cooler, especially when you are all dressed up! Still, it's simple enough to go with anything and if your friend loves rocking cropped tops or down-to-belly-button-cuts, then this is the gift for her!

Pyramid Glass Cloche

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The glass and gold cloches are everywhere right now! If your friend is a true boho fashionista, she’ll immediately fall in love with this gift! They are amazing for storing perfume, unlit candles, jewelry, cute makeup as well as all other items she would want to put on display. They are wonderfully stylish and will make your room pop!

A Jeweled Pillow

If your boho friends is big on interior decorating or simply loves “dressing up” her place, then a jeweled pillow is just the gift for her. Sure, she won’t be using it for sleeping but it will look absolutely stunning in her space. It's simple, but it makes a statement, and you can be sure she’ll adore it!

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Lace Crown Headband

Soooo stylish! It’s different and sweet yet it still has a particular mystique about it! Normally, this isn’t something people would buy for themselves, so it’s a real surprise and a great gift!

So, what gift are you opting for? All of them are amazing, right?

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Gift for Her - Flowercard

If you are on the hunt for the perfect gift for a mother, grandma, sister or even aunt. Then I just might be able to help you, well technically FlowerCard can help you! They send out handpicked flowers presented in beautiful, unique cards. All you have to do is pick a arrangement that you like, create a personalised message for the one you are wanting to send it to and then click and send! A brand new collection for Christmas has come out and I just have to share it with you all, by top 6 gift selections and I have picked all of them that are under £20. 

HO HO HO - £17

I want to start with this because it isn't a flower arrangement, its a lovely festive tin filled with chocolate treats. Including a mini flower chocolate bouquet. What makes it different to your ordinary selection boxes is that you can personalise the tin, by adding a message to say thank you to someone or wishing a household a merry christmas!  

Rudolph's Rosette - £20

I picked the next two because of their cute names but also because the flower arrangements are gorgeous. Rudolph's Rosette as you can imagine is all red to match his cute little nose. Its full of red roses that can be seen as romantic or even festive, with small gold twigs and other seasonal assortments. The pattern on the front of this card is of a snowy village and is a great card to send to your neighbours or family friends. 

Starlight & Snowfall - £20

Again, a very cute name and the front o the card is a lovely winter night sky. This card is packed with white lisianthus which smell divine. Among this is a selection of other leaves and silver ferns that make it look like it as been covered with snow - very pretty. 

Poinsettia Delights - £20

This is a great bouquet if you want to buy it in advance and keep it to gift on the big day, as inside is a bunch of dried flowers. Including glittery poppy heads, ruscus leaves and the centre item been a cone cane. A stunning collection of flowers that are the ones that I will be buying for definite. 

Christmas Orchids - £17

This is a very simple FlowerCard that I think is just as equally beautiful. Its a selection of gorgeous orchids and chrysanthemums - two of my favourite flowers. And the colour purple may not seem very festive but it is very seasonal, so this card is great to gift someone a little early or even for secret santa?

Postie Robin - £12

For my last pick I wanted to give you another option for a gift that still incorporates flowers but in a much more different way. Postie Robin is the cutest way of giving your family a christmas card this year, it comes like a elegant easel with a rose trio in the top corner. Its an extra special way of sending greetings this year and shows your very creative side! 

Find the full Christmas Shop HERE, be sure to double, triple check the delivery times to guarantee Christmas delivery! 

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Festive T-Shirts Wishlist

If you didn't already know I am a HUGE fan of anything with a good slogan on from socks to jumpers the world is just a better place when you have a slogan reference. There are so many places you can find them, and next week I have a low down of jumpers that are great for the festive season but in the meantime I have some t-shirts to share with you. These are from my favourite shop Lush T-Shirts, they have some amazing t-shirts on offer everything from normal ones to these Christmas ones. Of all of these the one I really like is the OCD one, it really made me giggle and describes me to a T. Have a browse on their site to see if you fancy one, if you are anything like me then all of them will be ideal for you!

Mince Pies Before Guys £14.99 - 

OCD £14.99 - 

Tis The Season...£14.99 -

Have Yourself...£14.99 - 

Baby It's Cold Outside...£14.99 - 

Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal...- 

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