Christmas Gift Guide: Post #3

Christmas Gift Guide: Post #3

Hi guys, 

This is my Christmas Gift Guide Post #3. Now I didn’t really want to focus on beauty this year as there are so many amazing gifts out there that really need some of the limelight. Don’t get me wrong, I would love nothing but beauty under my Christmas tree this year but let’s be real, we need something else don’t we? Now, I know from talking to every woman in my life and from talking to some of my favourite bloggers that we all love the usual gifts like Candles, Stationary, Pyjamas and Cute Mugs so this is gearing towards those types of gifts. If you really want something beauty or a unique gift then check out Post #1 and #2.

Every year I buy my other half a boxset and I usually get one too, but this year I didn’t bother as I bought him a really big gift this year as it’s his first year home for Christmas in 3 years!!! so I didn’t want to do the same thing I do every year, I almost feel as though I am being bad but hopefully he likes everything I have bought him. You could literally buy me any cookbook in the world and I would be super super happy but I am a massive book reader anyway so regardless of cooking or reading for enjoyment I think a Kindle is one of the best things to buy anyone. This was the best gift I ever received so if you are stuck and you know someone who likes books but don’t know what to buy them, GET THIS BOUGHT! Now that I have given you a few basics let’s move on.

Christmas Gift Guide: Post #3

Under £20

Debenhams Loose Tea and Infuser (£5)

Personalised Christmas Phone Case (from £6.77)

Winter Wonderland a Magical Colouring Adventure (£6.99)

Hardback Notebooks (£7)

Polka Dot Mug and Spoon (£7)

Personalised Magic Mixing Spoon (£9.50)

Multi Row Necklace (£10)

Nails Inc. Unicorn Makeup Bag (£12)

Hot Water Bottle With Socks (£16)

Heart 8 Cup Cafeteria (£19.50)

Christmas Gift Guide: Post #3

Over £20

Check Pyjamas (from £22)

Alice in Wonderland Calendar (£24)

Winter Scent Diffuser (£25)

Wood and Glass Paddle Board (£25) 

This is for someone who loves entertaining and shots, obviously. Please drink safely, this is a gift only, not a promotion to drink excessively.

Personalised Rolling Pin (£26)

Painted Jewellery Box (£35)

Hotel Chocolate Christmas Wreath (£42)

Marc Jacobs Decadence Perfume (from £41)

Carat London Pave Studs (£72)

Carat London Ring (£107)

Okay guys, hopefully there is something there for everyone and a few gifts that get you excited. If in doubt, get some vouchers for the all-time favourite Boots, Lush, Selfridges or any company you know the person will like. If they like sport then think about a gift from their favourite team. I always buy a top from Liam’s favourite sports team. My next guide will be focussed on men, so boys, don’t feel left out, I love you the same as the girls.

What are you really hoping for this year?

Do you expect something extra special like an engagement? A puppy? A kitten? Or something else? Let me know in the comments.

Have you read my latest Christmas Gift Guide?
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Christmas Gift Guide: Post #2

Christmas Gift Guide: Post #2

Hi guys,

I hope you liked my Christmas Gift Guide for Beauty Lovers which you can find here. There were loads of different gift sets that I have been drooling over and hopefully will find underneath my Christmas tree this year. This post is along the same lines but it doesn’t have a beauty gift in sight! I know, I have offended my fellow beauty obsessed boys and girls but I figured that people get stumped at this time of year and not everyone likes makeup (*shocked emoji*) so I thought this would be good to use as a foundation for extra gifts or if you really have no idea what to buy that special someone. Let’s dive right in shall we...

The Book of Everyone

The one thing that has struck a chord with me recently is The Book of Everyone (from £7.50 to £49.50) which is such an amazing, thoughtful gift for anyone who likes to know facts and figures around the time they were born. They have one for birthdays or one which is personalised for Christmas. I was kindly sent one for my 30th Birthday and it has everything from my star sign, the highest grossing movie of the year, number 1 song the day I was born, the fashion of the day, leaders of the world, top sports performers of the year, who won what in certain leagues and many more. I love things like this especially as it is personalised for you and can be a little keepsake. I got mine in a paper copy but this can easily be turned into a hardback and some pages can be changed to suit the person who will receive this amazing gift. 

They also have an amazing personalised snowflake that can be printed off for £14.95 which is very unique to you and its also for an animal charity which makes it even better in my opinion. This is definitely worth checking out, especially for those people who have everything and are notoriously difficult to buy for.

Is this something you would buy or want? 

Have you read my latest post featuring the FLash Eyelash Serum?

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Christmas Gift Guide: Post #1 - Gift Sets For A Beauty Lover

Christmas Gift Sets For A Beauty Lover

Hi guys, 

I thought I would put together a Christmas Gift Guide today to give you all an idea of what to buy for all those amazing woman in your life. These are my 20 top gifts that are priced between £9 and the very hefty price tag of £230 so there should be something there for everyone. This list is definitely for the beauty lovers out there so hopefully you find something to help put a smile on your ladies face this year. Let’s dive in shall we?

Christmas Gift Sets For A Beauty Lover

Under £40

Lush Little Snow Fairy Set (£8.95)

Nip Fab Dragons Blood Fix Set (£19.95)

MAC Irresistibly Charming Lip-gloss Set (£26)

The Body Shop Frosted Plum Tin Of Delights (£28)

Nars Killer Heels Mini Lipstick Set (£29)

Charlotte Tilbury Nocturnal Cat Eyes Gift Set (£29)

Benefit REAL Cheeky Party Set (£29.50)

Real Techniques Bold Metals with Clutch Bag (£30)

Becca Afterglow Palette (£34)

Alpha H Perfect Partners (£39)

Christmas Gift Sets For A Beauty Lover

Over £40

Soap and Glory Well I`ll Be Glammed (£40)

Sleek Makeup Gold Gift Box (£40)

Nars One Shocking Moment Cheek Studio Palette (£45)

Illamasqua Illasmusthaves Charisma Christmas (£45)

Emma Hardie Good to Glow Duo (£49)

Charlotte Tilbury Gift of Red Carpet Skincare Travel Kit (£59)

GlamGlow Dazzling Hydration Gift Set (£59)

Lush Winter Wonderland (£82)

SpaceNK Christmas Hamper (£150)

Charlotte Tilbury the Mesmerising Eye Collection (£230)

I hope you enjoy this Christmas Gift Guide guys, this is the gifts I would be happy to see under my tree this year and I know a lot of my friends would too so hopefully this helps. I am sorry if the photo quality isnt up to much on this post, I have spend hours trying to fix it as it looks different on my laptop compared to my phone and Liams laptop so I am not sure how it will look.

A bit of a personal touch to end this post guys, I wont be posting as much from now on as I have 3 major exams coming up and I need to spend all of my spare time studying. This is my last year so I really want to make it count and get as best a mark as I can. That doesnt mean I wont be posting anything until I finish but I definitely wont be able to post 3 times per week as its too much at the moment due to university, work and studying which takes up a lot of my time.  I hope you understand guys and as always, thank you very much for reading my blog, it means the world to me.

What are you looking forward to gift wise this year?

Do you have anything specific on your xmas wishlist?

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FLash Eyelash Serum

FLash Serum

Hi guys,

I don’t know about you but I am rubbish at applying false lashes and start sweating just thinking about applying them to my eyes but I want the look that they create in respect to long beautiful lashes so I either apply them badly or apply loads of mascara until I have the desired effect. Another option is eyelash serums... If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter then you have probably noticed my little updates about this Flash Eyelash Serum* ($45) that promises to make your lashes look fuller, sexier, curlier and longer. I have been using this for 3 months now, as suggested, and I can notice a difference. I was actually quite shocked as I wanted this product to fail as I don't tend to believe all the hype surrounding eyelash serums but this was a great product. For one, my lashes have become longer and they seem to look fuller too when looking at them from a downward focus, especially at the edges where my lashes seem to be a little sparse. I have always been lucky enough to have longish lashes when I apply coatings of mascara but sometimes I want to go natural and still have long beautiful lashes and that’s where this serum comes in. It is so easy to apply, it’s like a liquid eyeliner so you just apply to your upper lash line and leave it for a couple of minutes until it dries and then go about your day. At first I was using this at night time as a last step to my skincare routine but after I felt it working, I applied on days where I was going makeup free. This is super easy to use, it’s very conditioning and is very quick drying.

Side Effects: None. I honestly thought I would have some sort of irritation as my eyes are quite sensitive, like the rest of my skin, but I was pleasantly surprised at this. There was no itching, no redness and certainly no puffiness which was great. 

Before and After - FLash Serum

If you want longer, sexier, curlier lashes then I would hand on heart recommend this serum. It kept my lashes super soft and helped them to look a little better and it also gave me the confidence to rock natural lashes.

Have you heard of this brand?

Would you use a product like this?

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Eye of Horus Liquid Metal Liner

Eye of Horus Liquid Metal Liner

Eye of Horus Liquid Metal Liner

Eye of Horus Liquid Metal Liner

Eye of Horus Liquid Metal Liner

Eye of Horus Liquid Metal Liner

Hello lovely,

I thought I would talk about the beautiful Eye of Horus Liquid Metal Liner (£16.50) in the shade Copper Sphinx today on Beauty Talk With Lauren as the metallic hue just shone out plus I am loving copper shades at the moment. Eye of Horus are an Australian brand that are really making a name for themselves and make products that are cruelty free, wax and oil based and promise not to irritate even the most sensitive of eyes.  

This gorgeous eyeliner is cruelty, nut, paraben and gluten free and illuminates different tones depending on the light. It promises to be long wearing and smudge proof, phrases I can agree with after wearing almost every day. The nib does create a flawless wing but don't use the end of the brush to dispense the product to your lash line as it wont work. I turn the brush on its side and push it onto my lash line so that the liner actually stands out (See above image when only using the end of the brush). At first I was applying 2 coats to my lash line as I just couldn't figure out how to get this gorgeous product on my eye but after using it a few times and finally perfecting it, it looked flawless. 

I love the colour of this eyeliner, its unlike anything else i have tried, and I do love the fact that it stays put all day without any smudging or irritation. It adds a beautiful shimmer to your eye without being overly dramatic, so it would be ideal for working in an office to just jazz up your eyes a little and to help you step away from the norm. I've actually been wearing mine to work and I love the fact that my makeup looks subtle enough to be deemed suitable for the workplace!

Have you tried any products by Eye of Horus?

What do you think of this shade?

Would you wear it as an everyday liner?

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