What I Read: November

I've actually finished a book. From cover to cover, I've finished a book. Today I'm back with my monthly What I Read rundown. Last month I didn't read anything so was determined to get back into the swing of reading again. And I did it, I finished a book which I can now share my feelings about it with you.

This month's book is a festive read in preparation for a post I have coming in December. I actually started this book last Christmas but for some reason found it hard to get into. Yet I picked up again this year and with a slight delay thanks to work related exhaustion, I finished it. Set around a Chocolate Shop in Warkton By The Sea, this story tells the tale of chocolatier Emma and her little Chocolate Shop By The Sea. Playing out over a year, Christmas to Christmas, this festive, easy read takes you through Emma's highs and lows, her battle to keep her quaint little chocolate shop and taking the leap to fall in love again.

I really liked this book. As I said it's an easy read that will have you losing track of time but it's not one I'd sit up til late to finish. The characters were relatable, the setting sounded picturesque and the descriptions of the chocolates had me watering at the mouth but some of it did fall short for me. A few of the chapters felt slightly rushed or ended abruptly, plot lines that could have been expanded on fell short and it took away slightly from how much I liked this book. The ending is what did disappoint me though. It consisted of several short chapters that loosely tied everything up, again cutting off some good plot lines that could have been expanded upon. Overall the ending just felt rushed and it was slightly disappointed. I admit, it was the last ten/fifteen chapters that I stayed up late reading, waiting to see where the romantic sub plot went but after I read the final word, I felt slightly disappointed. I don't know if that's just because I'm used to plot lines like that carrying on later into a book or if because I had high hopes from the beginning. If you're looking for a cute Christmas read then this is perfect but it's not for those who like a bit of build up, a bit of tension throughout. Fingers crossed the next set of Christmas set books I read live up to the hype a bit more.

GRWM: A Night Out At Whitney

 

This Saturday just gone me and my mumma went to see an amazing show paying tribute to the icon that is Whitney Houston. I sang and sang and sang some more. It was absolutely amazing, by far one of the best shows I've seen in a while. And of course as it was mumma/daughter night out, I wanted to dress up a little more than usual and today I'm sharing with you everything I wore both on my face and my body for the night.

Primer 
I'll start off by saying I was having a good skin day so I didn't need as much coverage or product as I believed I would. I cut down my primer routine to only two of the four products I normally use to prime my skin. I mixed together the Maybelline SuperStay Primer and the Maybelline Master Prime Anti-Redness Primer. These helped to keep any pink/red tones out of my skin whilst creating a tacky base for my foundation to cling onto when applied.

Base 
For my base I went in with a light layer of the Rosie For Autograph Amazing Skin Secret Foundation. It's got a nice medium coverage, satin finish that lasts all day or night long and doesn't break down or move when your natural oils come through. I blended it all out with a damp beauty blender, taking care to blend down my neck so everything looked seamless and blended together.

Concealer 
As I said my skin was in quite good condition as I got ready so I was able to skip my using my usual Maybelline The Eraser Eye concealer. Instead I just used the Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer. I put several dots under my eyes, dragging the inner and outer corner dots down slightly to highlight the under eye area as well as covering my dark circles. Again I used a damp beauty blender to blend it all out, using any extra to blend over my eye lids to cover the visible veins I have.

Brows 
My brow routine hasn't changed much in any of the GRWM's I've done this month. I went in with my E.L.F Brow Pencil, focusing more on the front of my brow where it's slightly sparse before gently filling in and giving some shape to the tail of my brow. I set it all in place with the Benefit Ready, Set, Brow clear brow gel, taking care to brush through with a spoolie to make sure there was no excess product sitting in my brows.

Lashes
Again my lash routine hasn't changed and I went in with the Benefit They're Real Tinted Lash Primer. I love how this gives your lashes a very natural look which can easily be oomphed up by adding mascara. I of course followed it up with the Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara. I don't if it's the formula or the brush with this mascara but I always find myself reaching for it, even if I've newer ones to try in the drawer.

Lips 
I wasn't sure what I wanted to do lip wise so I went with one of the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Inks in the shade Founder. It's a stunning berry shade that is just the right amount of both pink and purple. The Matte Inks are amazing as they don't budge once set on the lips but don't dry down to a powder finish which means they don't become uncomfortable or drying on the lips. Plus they don't transfer when you eat and drink so it makes them the perfect lip product to wear to dinner.

 Outfit 
For my outfit I went with the grey round neck jumper that you saw in my Birthday GRWM paired with black jeans and my trusty block heel going out boots. I layered the same three necklaces you saw in my Harry Potter GRWM and finished it all off with this small embellished constellation bag from Primark. It managed to fit my purse, lipstick, mirror and the tickets inside of it no problem.

GRWM: Harry Potter Studio Tour

Happy Monday! Today I'm sharing with you my final birthday related post and it's one I'm extremely excited to share with you all. On Wednesday I was very kindly taken to visit the Harry Potter Studio Tour by my soul sister Jasmin. I spent ages deliberating on what to wear, what make up to and how extra I could go without looking insane. So today I thought I'd share with you what I wore to visit the Hogwarts In The Snow event that's now taking place at the studio tour.

Primer
My primer concoction is the same as I showed you in my 26th Birthday GRWM. It starts with the Barry M Hydro Fix Primer Water followed by the Maybelline SuperStay Primer and the Maybelline Master Prime Anti-Redness Primer. The extra step that I could go without but love how it makes my skin look is the MUA Pro-Base Primer Oil. It has little gold flecks running through it that gives the skin a gorgeous dewy glow that I just love, even though too much of it can make you look sweaty (not cute).

Base 
My skin was having a good day so I decided to go with something a little lighter coverage than normal. So instead of going in with my normal Conceal and Define foundation from Revolution, I went in with my Rosie For Autograph Amazing Skin Secret foundation. It's more of a light/medium coverage that gives skin a luminous dewy glow but still allows skin to breathe and look like skin. I applied a light layer with a damp beauty blender, making sure to blend more around my nose and under eye area as foundation has started gathering there in a rather unattractive manner.

Concealer 
Concealer was my usual combination of the Maybelline The Eraser Eye and the Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer. Both paired under the eye not only cover any dark circles but also help brighten the area and make you look more awake than you actually are. Blending it out with a damp beauty blender means that you're less likely to get any creasing and that it looks more natural and skin like, especially in the inner corner of your eye.

Brows 
For brows I went in with my E.L.F Brow Pencil. This just makes filling in the sparse areas of my brows so easy to do without looking too obvious that I've filled them in. Then I set them in place with my Benefit Ready, Set, Brow clear brow gel. I like how this doesn't leave brows feeling crispy but still keeps everything in it's place.

Lashes 
For lashes I went in with my trusty duo of the Benefit They're Real Tinted Lash Primer followed by the Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara. The pair of these together gives lashes a volumised, fluttery look that doesn't droop or lose it's volume as time goes on. In fact my lashes looked that good that day, I was sad to have to take my mascara off.

Lips 
I wasn't originally going to wear any lipstick but when I looked at myself in the mirror, I looked a little washed out so I popped a light layer of the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Seductress on. That didn't do much to brighten my complexion so I gently pressed a little of the Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in Brown Sugar over top. It gave it all a bit more warmth and added a little more colour to my complexion.

Setting 
I wanted my make up to last all day but I didn't want to use a setting spray with a matte finish that more than likely dry out my skin and leave my skin looking less than good at the end of the day. So I went in with the Make Up Revolution Hyaluronic Acid Setting Spray. Not only does it help make up gel together well, it also has all day long hold and a moisturising formula that helps keep skin looking hydrated and gorgeous throughout the day.

Outfit 
As soon as Jasmin told me she'd booked the tickets for the tour, I knew I wanted to wear something Harry Potter related when we went. And Primark are just killing it with their choice of Harry Potter clothing and pyjamas. There was quite a few things I could have chosen from but I went with this Slytherin sweatshirt in the end. It's fleecy inside so kept me really warm and snuggly as we walked the tour, oversized to give me room to move and obviously celebrated my House colours.

 I paired my sweatshirt with black jeans and my fake VANs from Primark. These are so goddamn comfortable it's unbelievable. I did wonder if my feet were going to hurt from all the walking I did that day but they were fine and I could have easily walked the tour a good two or three times more in these shoes. My Chloe inspired backpack finished my outfit off and surprisngly held a lot for a smallish backpack.

 Accessories 
And the last thing I wanted to show you all in this GRWM was my necklaces I wore that day. Lately I've really enjoyed stacking two or three necklaces together and playing with designs, lengths and metals. For my trip to the studios I went with three necklaces, all of which gave me Harry Potter vibes. The shortest of the three looks like a pressed penny with cut out details surronding a bird design. The bird reminds me of Fawkes so I thought it only fitting to wear that. The second is one of my all time favourites and is horn shaped necklace that you see all over sites like ASOS and Monki. It reminded me of the Basilisk fang, something that relates with me being a Slytherin whereas the last necklace I wore gives me major Hermione Granger vibes and will have to act as a stand in for a Time Turner until I save up and buy my own. This flip coin necklace comes on a much finer chain and flips a full three hundred and sixty but the pressed design is only featured on one side. All three together finished off my outfit properly and I was quite happy for a change with how I looked

What I Got For My Birthday

 

On Tuesday I shared with you a GRWM that I created for my birthday and today I'm back with what I'd say is my final birthday post but I do have another birthday centered one coming on Saturday. Today I'm doing my What I Got For My Birthday. And before I go any further, this is by no means a way for me to show off. I just want to share with you thoughtful gifts that I have recieved and maybe it'll give you some gift ideas for any upcoming birthdays you might have.

From my mum this year I didn't recieve a lot as she kindly gave me £200 towards buying a new iPad back in the Summer. However she wanted me to have something to open other than just a card. So she brought me this beautiful Nightmare Before Christmas travel mug. It's not just the multitude of Jack Skellington faces I love so much about this mug, it's the intricate barely there pattern underneath them that's remniscent of a design from the film itself. I already had a perfectly good travel mug but the lip on it was really deep and hard to drink from so this new mug will certainly become my new go to tea mug when I take a cuppa into work.

My stepdad never knows what to buy me so he usually goes halves with my mum on a present. This year however they've decided to do that with one of my Christmas presents instead so for my birthday he ever so kindly got me a Primark voucher. Now some may turn their noses up at that but I bloody love a stroll round Primark and can easily spend a good thirty quid or more when I'm in there. So of course while I was out on my birthday I just had to spend it. I did get one more item that isn't pictured here but that's because it's got to go back as I didn't like it when I got it home. I also got some underwear with it but didn't think you would want to see my knickers so I didn't add them to the picture. When I saw the Mary Poppins range had arrived I just had to get something and what better item to get than the snuggly fleece. I'm mad for a Primark fleece, I have tons from their Harry Potter and Disney collections and can't resist buying another when I see them. I can't wait to snuggle under this with a hot chocolate and a Christmas film. Lately I've been really enjoying wearing necklaces either on their own or layered up over a basic knit or t-shirt. And Primark is the best place to pick up on point, inexpensive necklaces that aren't a waste of money if you don't get a lot of wear out of them. I got three in total, two in the same design but just one in gold and the other in silver. They're very similar to another necklace I own with it's flipping coin design. These kinda give me Harry Potter vibes so I have a feeling that I'll be wearing one when I visit the Harry Potter Studios (TODAY!). And the third resembles a pressed penny with a gold bird design pressed into it. I think this will look great layered with other necklaces and a chunky knit. And the final thing I brought was yet more Christmas earrings. I already have a ton but just couldn't resist picking up another set. These have the most adorable stockings and beanie hats and I just couldn't help myself.

And the most exciting of all my gifts, some of which I haven't shared is from my best friend Jasmin. She has ever so kindly paid for the pair of us to visit the Harry Potter Studio Tour. That happened yesterday and I still can't get over how amazing, magical and breathtaking it was. I took so many photos and could have probably taken more but it was quite busy so I think I may have missed a few details. I was in awe over the Great Hall, Forbidden Forest, Hogwarts Express and Diagon Alley. I can't even put into words how much I loved it and I'd happily go again and again and again. There was also a Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them section as you leave and it was brilliant to see all the costumes from the two films. I also met a lovely worker there called Luisa who bumped into me and Jasmin in the Gift Shop and then stopped us again as we were leaving to ask us what we thought of the tour and gave us some amazing extra tidbits about the costumes and the films. I treated myself to Hermione Granger's wand (even though I'm a Slytherin), a Time Turner keyring and a poseable Bowtruckle who I'm absolutely in love with.

And Jasmin also brought me a couple of other little Harry Potter bits to coincide with our visit to the Studio Tour. She ever so kindly brought me a Slytherin Bath Bomb. It has hints of Juniper and Bergamot and I can't wait to use this. She also brought me a Princess Jasmine sheet mask. It's printed to look like her face and I actually can't wait to wear this and take about a dozen selfies with it on. And both of them came in this stunning Slytherin make up bag. It's green, it's Slytherin, it's shiny, what's not to love. This is literally going to go everywhere with me, it's so soft; something I found intriguing for a metallic finish, it's a decent size and it's just the perfect gift for my Harry Potter heart.

Overall I'm feeling extremely lucky and grateful for all my gifts and the time spent with the ones I love. And to top it all off, me and my work bestie Lauren who is now on maternity leave for the next year are going for dinner tomorrow. She only left last Friday but I already miss her like crazy and can't wait to see her and bump tomorrow.

GRWM: 26th Birthday

 

Happy Tuesday! This Saturday just gone I turned a grand old 26. I spent the day doing a spot of Christmas shopping, a little bit of self indulgence followed by watching The Grinch with my mumma. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and thought I'd share with you the look, outfit and accessories I chose to celebrate my 26th birthday.

Primer 
I've gone a little insane with the amount of primers I use at the moment. I've kept my usual trio of the Barry M Hydro Fix Primer Water, Maybelline SuperStay Primer and Maybelline Master Prime Anti-Redness Primer. But I've also added a fourth primer to the mix and I can't say I'm angry about it. The MUA Pro Base Primer Oil gives me quite a few YSL vibes and helps to give skin a healthy glow whilst nourishing and keeping it hydrated under make up. I only use two small drops of this otherwise it quickly escalates from glowing goddess to sweaty mess but it's exactly what my skins been needing now that the colder weather has arrived and zapped the brightness out of my skin.

Base 
For base I went in with my holy grail foundation. The Revolution Conceal and Define Foundation is the only foundation I've reached for since it's release. It never lets me down and today was no different. When I'd finished dotting my face with it's giant doe foot applicator, I took my damp beauty blender and bopped it in. I love how full coverage this foundation is without being too heavy or cakey on the skin. And it's lasting power is ridiculous, just another of the long list of reasons I love it so much.

Concealer 
For concealer I went in with my trusty Maybelline The Eraser Eye. It never fails to cover my forever present dark circles. You don't necessarily need a lot but after a later night than planned on Friday, I needed a little more than normal. I mixed it in with a little of the Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer to neutralise some of the yellow tones of the Eraser Eye as well as giving a brighter, more awake look to my under eye area. I blended this out with my damp beauty blender, making sure to really blend it out so there was less chance of it creasing or fading over the day. Then I popped a little of the Conceal and Define Concealer on my forehead and down the centre of my face to just cover the areas my foundation always manages to give less coverage to. Again I blended it all in with a damp beauty blender, making sure to blend down my neck slightly so that everything meshed together nicely.

Brows 
I never used to fill in my brows but since I started using the E.L.F Brow Pencil, I've filled my brows in everyday. I start by brushing my brows out with a damp spoolie. It just helps to get rid of any stray brow hairs as well as removing any foundation that may be sitting in my brows. Then I gently filled in my brows with the E.L.F Brow Pencil, focusing mainly on the front of my brow where the hair is more sparse. Then with the spoolie on the end of the pencil, I brushed through them again to get rid of any excess product or loose hairs. I do usually go in with a brow gel to set them in place but I was slightly pushed for time so I opted to go without and they didn't go anywhere all day.

Lashes 
For my lashes I went in with my holy grail duo. After curling my lashes I liberally coated them in the Benefit They're Tinted Primer. This not only helps keep a curl after mascaras applied but also works to look after lashes both when you're wearing mascara and when you're not. I've tried a few lash primers but always find myself coming back to this one. Then I followed it up with a generous coating of the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara. This has a nicely sized bristle brush that catches every single lash, even the tiny ones and lifts them to give a defined, volumised look that lasts all day.

Lips 
I love a bold lip and was originally planning on going for a bold lip when I was thinking out what I wanted to wear on my birthday but a couple days beforehand I wore a nude lip combo that I instantly wanted to wear as many times as possible before I got bored of it. I started off with the PS Love Lip Liner in Rosewood Mauve and gently outlined my lips, over drawing my upper lip slightly to give a more even appearence. Once I was happy with the shape, I went in with the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina. It always look more pink toned in the tube but when applied it has a almost greyish undertone that gives it a more wearable colour for my skin tone. I took care to only apply a thin layer so that it didn't become uncomfortable or irritating as the day wore on.

Setting
Once everything was done and I was happy with it all, I went in with my trusty Make Up Revolution Sports Fix Make Up Setting Spray. This has an ultra hold finish to it and gives skin a mattified appearence, something I enjoy when paired with the MUA primer. A quick sprtiz of this and my make up was complete.

Outfit 
For my outfit I wanted something that was cosy, cute yet comfortable and this round neck jumper from Primark has all of that and more. I paired it with some high waisted black skinny jeans and my Primark Chelsea style boots, which unfortunately killed my feet before the day was out. Then for my bag I went with my trusty Primark Chloe-esque backpack which may look small but can surprisngly hold quite a lot.

 Accessories 
I've never been a big jewellery girl. Sure I wear earrings on a daily basis but other that I never used to wear any other jewellery. But lately I've started wearing necklaces again and can't get enough of two or three similar styles layered together with a chunky knit or over a basic t-shirt. All of mine come from Primark, my favourite being the horn necklace which also comes in silver and looks great paired with a darker colours. Sure they get slightly tangled throughout the day but it's not hard to untangle them or to get the clasps back into their original place. I very nearly forgot to put them before I left the house and only remembered as I felt slightly naked without them. 

Christmas Gift Guide: Under £50

Welcome Back to my final Christmas Gift Guide of 2018. Today we're talking everything Under £50 and boy did I find some gorgeous gifts from the likes of Laura Mercier, Estee Lauder, Rosie For Autograph and Aromatherapy Associates.

Estee Lauder Supercharge Your Radiance £50- This is the ultimate luxry gift from Estee Lauder. Packed full of amazing products from their Advanced Night Repair range including they Powerfoil mask and Supercharged Eye Complex Cream, this bargain set is the ultimate gift for any Estee Lauder lover.
Fresh Rose Retreat Petal Soft Skincare Set £50- Fresh is brand that can be hard to get a hold of in the UK but this Christmas John Lewis has a brilliant selection of gift sets including this Rose Petal set. Containing some of their bestselling rose based products including the Rose Face Mask, this set is perfect for someone who's been dying to try Fresh as a brand or for a die hard fan of their Rose collection.
Sarah Chapman The Elixir Collection £49- Sarah Chapman has released a cracking range of sets this year including this set of four bestsellers for under £50. Including both her famour Overnight Facial and Morning Facial, this set is perfect for those who've been looking to try Sarah Chapman without spending a ton.

 Bare Minerals Celestial Magic Lipstick Set £30- Bare Minerals have released a limited edition eight piece lipstick wardrobe containing eight of their Gen Nude Lipsticks including the shades Tutu, Queen and Crave. Perfect for any lipstick junkies out there.
Buxom Party All Night Lip Plumpers and Eye Veil Set £39.50- Buxom have gotten another of their bumper miniature kits this year. It contains four Full On Lip Plumping Lip Creams, four Full On Lip Plumping Lip Polishes and four Plumpline Lip Liners. The Eye Veil is an added extra that may not appeal to everyone but certainly isn't the main focus of this gift set.
Make Up Forever Enchanted Lip Book £35- Contains four of their bestselling Artist Matte Liquid Lipsticks in the shades 205, 407, 306 and 105. There's a nice combination of shades to suit and flatter a multitude of skintones whilst still appealing to everyone.

Smashbox Holidaze Photo Finish Primer Set £30- This trio of best selling primers comes in limited edition packaging and includes the Photo Finish Smooth and Blur Primer, Photo Finish Primer Water and Photo Finish Primerizer.
Clinique Hi Lash, Bye Lash Set £38- Contains a full size Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm and Take The Day Off Cleansing Towelettes alongside a miniature High Impact Mascara and a Quickliner For Eyes in Intense Black. A perfect gift for fans of the Take The Day Off Range.
Laura Mercier Primer, Set and Glow Set £36- A trio of products including the ever famous Radiance Foundation Primer and Transluscent Setting Powder. A great way to introduce someone to Laura Mercier without having to worry about shades and skin types.

Omorovicza Mini Face Mask Set £30- A duo of Omorovicza face masks including the Ultramoor Mud mask alongside a free face mask brush. A little pricey for just a duo of masks but comes in beautiful packaging and screams luxury skincare/me time.
Murad Enviromental Shield Cleanser and Toner Duo £26- An amazing bargain duo that contains two full sized Murad products. The Eniviromental Shield Cleanser is £26 on it's own for a full size so to get that and a full size toner as well is a bargain but will have people thinking you spent a ton.
Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser and Glow Tonic Duo £28- Another great duo this time from Pixi. A full size Glow Mud Cleanser and Glow Tonic for under £30. A great saving of £8 and bound to go down well with any Pixi lover or skincare junkie in general.

Liz Earle Bright Eyed Gift Set £42- Liz Earle are always known to have great gift sets and this year is no different. Their Bright Eyed Gift Set contains a full size bottle of their Eyebright Lotion and a deluxe sized miniature of their SuperSkin Eye Cream. Perfect for anyone who loves Liz Earle or for anyone who's tyring to incorporate more eye based products into their routine.
Aromatherapy Associates Your Best Nights Sleep Set £39- This set contains several of their famous bath and body oils including the Deep Relax Bath and Shower Oil as well as a bottle of the Relax Body Wash. The perfect gift for anyone who loves a long pampering soak in the bath.
This Works Dream To Sleep Set £35- This Works is one of my favourite brands so when I saw this duo, I knew I had to add it to my Gift Guide this year. Containing a 75ml bottle of their bestselling Deep Sleep Pillow Spray as well as a 120ml bottle of Deep Sleep Oil, this gift set is perfect for new mums, mums to be or anyone who struggles to get a good nights sleep.

Benefit Sweeten Up Buttercup Make Up Kit £34.50- Benefit's make up gifts this year are top notch and this one is no different. Featuring a full size Bad Gal Bang mascara, Porefessional Primer and Gimme Brow, this set is definitely a bargain at £34, including the adorable make up bag it comes in.
Fresh Honeymoon Lip Kit £33- Fresh have done a lip trio set this year featuring three of their Lip Treatments. Included are the Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment, Rose Tinted Lip Treatment with sunscreen and Sugar Bloom Tinted Lip Treatment with sunscreen.

Laura Mercier Shadows and Brights Metallic Mini Caviar Sticks £30-  Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks are well known and this year she's released a set of four miniature sticks for jus £30. Including the shades Intense Amethyst and Intense Moonlight, these are perfect for any eyeshadow lover.

 Kiehls Mini Scrub Gift Set £28- A lot of the Kiehls gift sets have been lacking this year but I did like this trio of mini body scrubs. This set includes three 56ml body scrubs in Grapefruit, Coriander and Lavender and will add a gorgeous luxury touch to any bath or shower.
Laura Mercier Luxe Indulgences Souffle Body Creme Collection £36- Every year Laura Mercier do a body souffle collection and this year it's just as gorgeous as previous years. Containing four body creme souffles in scents such as Ambre Vanille and Fresh Fig, this is the ultimate pampering gift set.
Rosie For Autograph Ultimate Radiance Duo £28- Rosie For Autograph have outdone it with their gift sets this year. The first in this guide is the Radiance Duo. Containing a full Amazing Radiance Body Glow and a Amazing Radiance Cream with SPF10, this set insures that you get that gorgeous glow all over your body as well as incorporated into your make up/skincare look.

 Gucci Bloom Rollerball Trio £34- Gucci Bloom is an absolutely gorgeous fragrance so when I saw this rollerball trio, I knew it had to be featured here. Including a rollerball of the original Bloom EDP, this set also includes a rollerball of the Bloom Acqua Di Fiori EDP and a rollerball of the Bloom Nettare Fiori EDP.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Miniature EDT Trio £35- Marc Jacobs Daisy is a classic scent that always sells well this time of the year. This trio of EDT's is perfect for any Daisy fan and whilst it contains the original Daisy EDT it also includes the Daisy Eau So Fresh EDT and Daisy Dream EDT.
Rosie For Autograph Fragrance Collection £30- The other Rosie For Autograph set I wanted to feature is this ftagrance duo. For only £30 you get a 75ml bottle of her original Rosie EDP alongside a 100ml bottle of fragranced Body Lotion. This is certainly going on my list so I never run out of my absolute favourite scent.

Christmas Gift Guide: Under £25

 

 Happy Wednesday and welcome back to my second Christmas Gift Guide. Today we're talking everything £25 and under, including some absolutely gorgeous gift sets from the likes of Rosie For Autograph, NARS, Becca and Caudalie to name just a few. 

Origins Mini Must Masks Set £15- Origins face masks are some of the best about so this pack of five miniatures is perfect for anyone who loves their face masks or Origins as a brand. You could even split this set up if you were creating little pamper hampers of your own.
Neal's Yard Rehydrating Rose Skin Set £20- Neal's Yard has a gorgeous array of sets this year but this Rehydrating Rose set was the one that caught my eye. Containing five miniatures for their Rose collection, this set is a great way to get a feel for the brand and also comes with a cute make up bag.
Elemis Pro Collagen Skincare Gift Set £19.50- Every year Elemis do a cracker with their ever famous Pro Collagen range inside. This year is no different with them offering a pot of their cleansing balm, a face cloth as well as a voucher for a fifteen minute treatment all for under £20.

 Kat Von D Signature Eye and Lip Duo £17- Kat Von D is another brand that always a 'cracker' duo set. This year she's created a Eye and Lip Duo containing a full size Tattoo Liner and a miniature Studded Kiss Creme Lipstick.
Laura Geller The Weekender Palette Set £19- Laura Gellar has an amazing trio of palettes up for grabs this year. Each palette contains four eye shadows, a blush and a highlighter making them the perfect travel companion for that beauty lover who's always on the go.
L'Occitane Shea Beauty Icons £22- L'Occitane are also another brand that do a wonderfull array of sets and this stunningly packaged set definitely caught my eye. Containing four of their iconic Shea scented beauty products, this set is perfect for any L'Occitane lovers or for anyone who you want to give a special pamper treat to.

Clarins Love Your Lips Miniature Set £21- Clarins are famous for their lip products and this year they've created a cute set of four miniatures of their bestselling lip products. It features two Instant Light Lip Perfectors, an Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil and a Joli Rouge Velvet Lipstick.
Smashbox Always On Miniature Duo £12- Smashbox are doing a cracking Always On Liquid Lipstick Duo. Including the shades Driver's Seat and Spoiler Alert, this budget friendly set gives you the chance to try out not one but two shades of the bestselling liquid lipstick for a price even lower than one on it's own.
NARS Underground Velvet Lip Glide Set £20- NARS have an amazing ray of gift sets including this trio of their Velvet Lip Glides including the shades Camden Girls, Vandal and Banshee.

 Laura Gellar Dripping Gold Palette £25- Another stunning Laura Gellar palette available this year is her Dripping Gold Palette. Containing three highlighter shades including the bestselling shade Gilded Honey, this palette is ultra luxruious without costing the earth.
Benefits Brow Tryouts Set £20.50- Benefit have a brilliant array of brow products and this year they're giving beauty lovers a chance to try out four of the products for a brilliant £20. As a lover of the Benefit Brow Wax, this set is one I'm definitely interested in.
NARS Little Fetishes Lipstick And Blush Duo £20- Another brilliant NARS set available this festive season is their Little Fetishes Duo. This interestingly packaged set contains a miniature blush and a miniature lipstick in their iconic shade Orgasm.

 Clinique Beauty Bauble £15- There are several more pricey beauty baubles available this year including this one from Clinique.Containing a mini Take The Day Off Balm and High Impact mascara, this makes a great gift for
Eve Lom Cleanser Skincare Set £18- Eve Lom is a brand that can be hard to find but this year John Lewis have a variety of sets available including this miniature set. Inside you have a miniature of their bestselling cleanser and a cleansing cloth.
Sarah Chapman The Icicle Tree Decoration £15- Sarah Chapman has also released a miniature set this year. It's slightly pricey for the amount you get but it's great way to try out her bestselling Overnight Facial.

 Make Up Forever Color Artist Pencil Trio £18- Make Up Forever is now available in Debenhams and they have a gorgeous array of sets. This trio of Artists Color Pencils is one of the best. Containing shades of red, brown and black, this multi-use pencils are great for anyone who's been dying to try out Make Up Forever.
Stila Stay All Day Nude Attitude Liquid Lipstick Set £22- It wouldn't be a Christmas gift guide if I didn't mention the Stila Stay All Liquid Lipstick Trios that are released every year. This year they are doing two, a crimson range and a nude range. The Nude Attitude trio contains one of their original liquid lipsticks in Patina and two shimmer liquid lipsticks in Illuminare and Miele.

BeccaXChrissy Teign Lip Icing Gloss Kit £24- There aren't many people who don't love Chrissy Teign so this set in collaboration with Becca is perfect for everyone. Contaning four glosses in the shades Creme Brulee, Cinnamon Bun, Sugar Plum and Candy Cane, this set is brilliantly priced and gorgeous to look at.

 Rosie For Autograph Mini Fragrance Purse £15- Rosie For Autograph always has an amazing array of gift sets and this year is no different.The first that I just had to feature is this mini travel size purse containing a miniature of her original EDT and a miniature of her Amazing Radiance Body Glow tinted body lotion.
Rosie For Autograph Fragrance Wardrobe £25- The second Rosie For Autograph set I had to include was this stunning fragrance collection. Containing travel sizes of all five of her fragrances, this beautiful vintage looking set would glorious sat on anyone's dressing table/make up area.
Caudalie Hydration Must Haves Skincare Set £23- Caudalie have a stunning 'Must Haves' gift set this year. Containing three of their bestselling skincare products, this trio allows beauty addicts to try Caudalie as a brand at only a fraction of the price.

 Thomas Kinkade 1000 Piece Disney Puzzle £11.99-  I love a puzzle and when I saw these Thomas Kinkade and Disney puzzles, I knew I had to feature one in my gift guide. With scenes ranging from Tangled to Peter Pan, these puzzles are beautifully put together and don't cost the earth.

Royal Jelly Bath and Body Coffret £15- Royal Jelly has a stunning Bath and Body Coffret that would suit any mum, aunt or even gran. Filled with a mixture of their body butters, hand creams and soaps, this coffret looks and feels more luxurious without costing the earth.
Neom Feel Refreshed Travel Candle £16- And finally for the candle lovers out there, Neom are doing a range of candles that vary in both price and size. This feel refreshed candle has notes of Sicilian Lemon and Basil to refresh and boost the feel of anyone and the room they inhabit.