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I Love…Christmas

04th November 2015
I’m not usually one to give, or ask for toiletries as a Christmas gift. I don’t know why that is- force of habit I suppose and assuming that like me, everyone else has overflowing cupboards of products they will never get around to using.

There are some brands I’ll make exception for though because they do gifting exceedingly well. I Love… is one of these brands as I’m yet to have a product from them that I haven’t enjoyed hugely or wouldn’t want to receive as a gift myself. I was recently sent some of the products from this year’s Christmas gifting range and couldn’t wait to share what’s on offer as part of my ongoing quest to provide gift inspiration (it’s a hard life!).

The first product out of the box was the Big Barrel of Love available at Superdrug. This gorgeously girly tin is packed full of treats and the first thing that hits you is the amazing smell! The barrel contains 500ml Cherry Almond Bath, 200ml Cherry Almond Butter, 100ml Cherry Almond Spritzer, 75ml Raspberry & Blackberry Hand Lotion and each item is more delicious than the last. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Cherry Almond scent but it’s really delicious, incredibly hard to explain but it’s not going to turn you in to a walking Bakewell tart which was my immediate concern. This has an RRP of £20 and would make a lovely gift for a special friend.
The next item would make a perfect stocking filler or secret santa gift. The Lots of Bubbles festive edition set features 6 miniature bottles of bubble bath and shower creme in flavours that include chocolate and oranges, iced cookie and sugared cranberries. This would be great to give as is, or if making up stockings for friends and family splitting between them. At £6 this is excellent value and something I will very much enjoy using between now and the big day!
Which of these scents do you think you’d like the most?

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The Perfect Gift with Jacques Vert

28th October 2015
We’re officially in to the festive run up now, the clocks have changed and Christmas trees are springing up in shops across the country. Today I have some lovely luxury gift ideas to share from the Jacques Vert Group who are home to brands like Kaliko and Precis as well as their namesake brand, perfect for a special someone in your life.

Mirror | Hats from a Selection | Jewellery from a Selection | Scarf | Umbrella

This is only a small selection and my favourites from what Jacques Vert have to offer and I think they offer some lovely, affordable and sophisticated pieces for the special women in your life. Starting taking notes and be set to impress when December 25th rolls around- and don’t forget to ask Santa for a piece or two for yourself, too.

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Getting Personal

25th October 2015

Once October rolls around (and indeed it’s now nearly rolled out again) my hunt for the perfect Christmas gifts starts in earnest. I can easily while away a couple of hours in the evening seeking out something unique and meaningful for my loved ones and I like to share some of my favourite finds on the blog in hopes of providing inspiration for others as well.

I was recently contacted by Getting Personal who offered to send me a gift of my choice from their vast selection of personalised goodies. Anyone who knows me well will already know what theme I rolled with and I happen to think I picked the perfect piece for gifting any fellow feline fans.

Mug c/o Getting Personal (get yours here!)

“Love me love my cat” is pretty much my motto in life and despite trying to put a silencer on it I just can’t help but talk about Mae to anyone and everyone. I think this mug makes the perfect present for anyone who is obsessed with their pet. It can be personalised with any message of your choice too to give it that extra special touch.

I’m delighted with my new mug and also with the Getting Personal website. I had heard of them before but hadn’t used them, thanks to their well timed e-mail I’ve found gifts for a few of the trickier to buy for people in my life (and there may be a few little presents to me, from me finding their way in to my basket as well).

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Garment Quarter Wish List*

23rd October 2015
I love shopping in Bristol, alongside all of the usual high street suspects there are also some truly amazing independent shops and brands. I popped in to town the other day having not paid a visit for a while and couldn’t resist a peek in to a long time favourite of mine- Garment Quarter who I’ve called in to regularly since they opened in 2010 for a swoon over the luxury goods on offer.

The shop is absolute heaven for any fan of Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith or Comme des Garcons to name but a few and I’ve popped together a little wish list of their current offerings that I would be snapping up if I were a rich girl. Sadly I’m not but a piece or two may wing it’s way on to my Christmas list and perhaps yours too (for those not living in Bristol you won’t miss out as you can also shop online, you can thank me later).

A good two thirds of this wish list is made up of Vivienne Westwood pieces, her jewellery especially as I can’t get enough of that ubiquitous orb. I think the rose gold necklace is such a pretty piece and the silver ring is exactly what my fingers need!

With winter in mind the checked scarf would go with all of my winter coats although at £125 probably costs as much as most of them so I might have to seek out a cheaper alternative.

Out of the entire collage though I think the piece I fancy the most is the stunning little black dress by self portrait. If I had £200 right now I’d be investing in this for sure as I just love the toughened up take on a party season classic, perfect for this year and for years to come!

Who are some of your favourite designers? Has anything on this list caught your eye? Make sure to enter this fabulous competition for your chance to win a £500 online spending spree!

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A Wrist Candy Wish List*

17th October 2015
Ok so I’m actually really not a fan of the term “wrist candy” but I couldn’t think of another title for this post so let’s roll with it.

I’m on a bit of a mission at the moment having spent some time sorting through my jewellery collection and realising that I own plenty of rings, necklaces and earrings but not much in the way of wrist wear (if we don’t count my vast array of watches that is). I love my Pandora bracelet which gets added to a few times a year but sometimes I crave something a little more minimal and with a bit of a tougher edge. With Christmas fast approaching I thought I’d pop up a little wish list of bracelets I rather fancy, both to serve as inspiration and also as a not so subtle hint to those around me.

All of these bracelets are stocked at House of Fraser along with many, many, many others. As you can imagine this is a very restrained wish list from me- I’ve spotted at least thirty pieces I’d like to own, mainly from the brands Ted Baker and Michael Kors. Oh heck.

Have you started writing a Christmas list yet? What’s your bangle style? I have quite dinky wrists and find that cuff styles suit me best…dainty little chains with a charm look very pretty much don’t seem to suit me so well.

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