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.

Christmas Gift Guide: Under £10

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Of course I'm talking about Christmas. Too say I'm excited is an understatment. Even as I get older, I never lose my love for the magic of Christmas. The food, the time spent with family, the Christmas telly and the presents. What I don't love so much though is that agonizing hunt for the perfect present for each and every one of my loved ones. And with each brand and company bringing more selection out each year, it's getting harder and harder to narrow it down. So this week, yes a whole week, I'll be bringing you my annual Christmas Gift Guides. Today we'll be starting with everything £10 and under then moving higher up the budget later in the week. Shall we get started?

 Nutella Mug Stocking Filler Set £8.50- There aren't many people who don't love Nutella so this Nutella mug filled with miniature pots of Nutella is perfect for that big Nutella fan in your life.
Paperchase Girls Support Girls Mug £9- This mug is perfect for anyone who feels strongly about female empowerment, a great one to bulk by for your entire friendship circle.
Monki Boob Necklace £6- A little bit cheeky but perfect for anyone who likes to make a statement with their jewellery or just like to make people do a double take. It's also perfect for layering, it's on my wish list but is unfortunately out of stock at the moment.

Urban Decay Mini All Nighter Setting Spray £10- Urban Decay have jumped on the bandwagon of doing miniatures of their products in a cracker packaging. They're only 'cracker' this year is a miniature of their bestselling All Nighter Setting Spray. Perfect for anyone who hasn't tried it before or someone who is in need of one for travelling.
Murad Limited Edition Dew A Little Moisturiser £10- Murad is another brand that released a variation of products in miniature to give to people as a stocking filler. The first is their Dew A Little Hydro Dynamic Moisturiser.

Murad Limited Edition Glow A Little Multi Vitamin Infusion Oil £10- The second offering from Murad is a small 'cracker' is a trial/travel size of their Multi Vitamin Infusion Oil. These are perfect for anyone who hasn't tried the brand before or for someone who you don't have massive budget for but still want to give them something that feels luxuorious.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Bauble £10- Too Faced again have jumped on the bandwagon and have released a 'cracker' of their bestselling Better Than Sex Mascara.Great for Secret Santa's or again someone you want to treat for less.
Emma Hardie Merrily Moringa Bauble £10-  Emma Hardie have again released their miniature Moringa Cleansing Balm. I always pick a few of these up for friends as a way to introduce them to Emma Hardie without paying out for a large size when they could not like it.

This Works Dream Team Duo £10- I recieved this as a gift last year and it's amazing. A great way to try This Works out but as these last a long time, a great way to save money and buy that special someone a little something extra.

Soap And Glory Let's Fizz Ball Set £10- Soap and Glory have done a cute boxed set of their trio of fizz balls. Cheaper than Lush, these would be a good idea for someone who loves their time to pamper themselves and indulge in a bath with a good old bath bomb.
Sanctuary Spa In A Jar £10- Sanctuary again have their annual Spa In A Jar set, this year's contains 75mls of Body Wash, Body Lotion and Foaming Bath Soak alongside a 30ml Hand Cream and a body puff.

Royal Jelly Bath And Body Jar Set £10- Royal Jelly also have a jar/coffret style product this year contaning 50mls of Foam Bath, Overnight Rejuvenating Hand Cream, Body Wash, Hand and Body Lotion as well as a body puff.

Sanctuary Spa Melt Away Candle £6- A candle is always a great present idea and again this year Sanctuary have released their Melt Away Candle. Coming in at only £6, this is even cheaper than a small Yankee Candle.
Sanctuary Spa Panettone Trio £8.50- A new release this year from Sanctuary is their trio of Wet Skin Moisture Miracles. This set contains three deluxe miniatures in three different scents including the original Sanctuary Scent, White Lily and Damask Rose and Green Lemon and Orange Blossom.
Yankee Candle 3 Votive Candle Cracker £4.99-Talking of Yankee Candle, this year they've released a cracker containing three of their bestselling Christmas candles in Christmas Eve, Snow In Love and Snowflake Cookie. Perfect for Secret Santa's on a budget or a small stocking filler for that candle lover in your life.


Soap And Glory Naughty But Spice Duo Set £5- Soap and Glory have their usual sets available this year but one that caught my eye was a Spice Duo. Containing a Spiced Body Wash and a Hydrating Body Lotion, this duo makes a nice change from their usually sweeter scents.

Royal Jelly Jar Stacker £8- 
Nuxe Christmas Cracker £10- Nuxe have released their annual cracker and as like every other year, it contains four miniatures including their Reve De Miel Hand Cream and Reve De Miel Face and Make Up Cleansing Gel.


Ted Baker Delicate Lips And Tips Bauble £8.50- Ted Baker have released their nail and lip duo again this year. There are two to choose from, the first this stunning greyish lilac shade whilst the other is a deep crimson shade, perfect for this time of the year.

Soap And Glory The Righteous Butter Bauble £6- Soap and Glory always have a nice array of sets and singles with this miniature bauble style The Righteous Butter being one of them. Perfect as a stocking filler or Secret Santa gift, this classic scented Body Butter will be loved by many.
Burts Bees Honey Jar Set £10- Burt's Bees is another brand that does a stunning variety of gift sets each but the one that caught my eye was this cute jar housing a trio of lip balms. With scents such as Hibiscus, Peppermint and Pomergranite, this cute gift set will leave you with a nice little keep sake when you're finished with it.

Thomas Kinkade Disney Mini 2019 Calender £5.99- This year I've fallen in love with Thomas Kinkade and Disney pieces. So when I saw this adorable calender, I knew I just had to add it to the list. Small, almost desk size, this twelve month calender has a beautifully replicated Disney scene represented each month, including some of your most loved characters such as Dumbo, Snow White and Cinderella.

Nightmare Before Christmas 2019 Diary £9.99- I'm a massive Nightmare Before Christmas fan so when I saw this diary, I had to include it here as well as add it to my own Christmas list. A6 in size, this can easily fit into your hand bag and be taken with you day to day with a gorgeous illustration of Jack and Sally on the front.

Thomas Kinkade Disney Dreams Slimline Calender £4.99- I couldn't resist showing another Thomas Kinkade and Disney calender in this gift guide. This one is smaller, slimline, the perfect kitchen wall calender as my mum would call it. It let's you see you month as a whole and again features some of your most loved characters such as Alice In Wonderland.

Christmas Gift Guide: Christmas Crackers

I think I'm a little bit insane. When I finished writing my fifth and final gift guide of the year, I found a few more products that I wished I'd featured. And as they were all of the same style product I thought why not just add enough gift guide to the list this year. I think I may be a little insane but I think it's going to be worth it. Today for the final gift guide I'm talking through Ten Christmas Beauty Crackers that I'd be kicking myself if I didn't feature some way in my Gift Guides this year.

Sanctuary Pamper Cracker £12.50: Sanctuary always do a fantastic array of gifts at brilliant prices. And this cracker is no different. Containing seven different miniature products including a 30ml Hand Cream 15g Detox Sachet, this cracker if you're looking to treat someone without breaking the bank. It would also make a great Secret Santa gift even if it does go a little outside the regular £10 price limit.

Molton Brown Exquisite Treats Cracker £20: Now this cracker is a little more on the pricey side but from a brand like Molton Brown it is to be expected. That being said, you do get a marvellous amount of product for the price. In this cracker you recieve four 50ml shower gels in scents such as Rhubarb and Rose, Gingerlily, Pink Pepperpod and Rosa Absolute. If you know a fan of Molton Brown and you're stuck on a gift for them this year, then this would be perfect.

Clinique Party Pops Bauble £15: If I'd have seen these Clinique baubles when I was doing my main gift guides I'd have definitely featured them. There are four I'm going to share with you because I just couldn't choose one that I liked the look of the most. The Party Pops Bauble has two of their Lip Colour and Primer Lipsticks in the shades Cherry Pop and Plum Pop. They look quite large on the website but I can't say if their full size or not/ However they're both gorgeous shades and you'll be getting great value for money as you get two ableit miniatures for the same price as one full price would cost you.

Clinique Beauty Bauble £15: The second Clinique Bauble I liked was their Beauty Bauble. Containing a mini Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara and a mini Take The Day Off Make Up Remover for Lids, Lashes and Lips, this is a great gift for anyone who loves a good eye look. Sure the products are miniature but they're a great way for someone to dip their toe into Clinique as a brand or as a gift for someone who travels a lot and relies on miniature sized products.

Clinique Merry Moisture Bauble £15: The third Clinique Bauble is their Merry Moisture Bauble. It contains a small version of their Moisture Surge Thirst Extender and a mini Chubby Stick in the shade Super Strawberry. I wish I'd asked for this for Christmas as I'm desperate to try the Moisture Surge Range. If you know someone who's the same as me and wanting to try it or even if you know someone who will love the chubby stick, this bauble will give a little bit of luxury to someone whilst keeping it budget friendly.

Clinique Pop Eye Bauble £15: The last Clinique Bauble that caught my eye was their Pop Eye Bauble. I think it was the mini Take The Day Off Balm Cleansing Balm that did it. Look how cute it is. You also get a mini High Impact mascara which looks generously sized in this picture. This is perfect for someone looking to try either of the products as they get another miniature as a bonus. At £15, you can't go wrong picking this up for a loved one. The standard of the products is brilliant and you'll still have change left over to buy them some chocolate if you're working to a budget.

L'Occitane Refreshing Verbena Bauble £12: How luxurious does this bauble from L'Occitane look. And at such a good price as well. In this gorgeous bauble you recieve three miniature products all in their signature Verbena scent. This is perfect for all ages but is definitely something I'd pick up for my mum as a little last minute gift. Not only is this gorgeously packaged but the three products you recieve are decent sizes for miniatures. And at £12 you can't go wrong. In fact I might just pick this up for my mum when I'm Christmas shopping next.

Cowshed Hand and Lip Cracker £12: Cowshed always do brilliant value Christmas Crackers and this year is no different. The Cowshed Hand and Lip Cracker contains a 50ml Cow Slip Soothing Hand Cream and a Lippy Cow Natural Lip Balm. It's the time of year where hands and lips suffer the most so this is a perfect gift for anyone's who looking for a little relief. And at £12 this a brilliant priced add on gift that you can pick up, even if you've finished shopping for that particular person.

Crabtree and Evelyn Winter Hand Trilogy Cracker £12: The penultimate cracker I want to talk to comes from Crabtree and Evelyn. Their Winter Hand Trilogy contains three 10ml tubes of hand cream, including the scents Frosted Spicewood, White Cardamom and Red Berry and Fir. I personally have my eye on this for my nan. To me Crabtree and Evelyn is more of a mature ladies brand so I think this would be perfect for all the mums and nans out there. And it has a luxury feel to it that will make everyone that sees believe you've spent more than just £12 on it.

Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm Cracker £19: I've never seen a cracker from Elemis before so when I saw this on the John Lewis website I knew I had to feature it. Yes it's a little pricier than other crackers featured but you not only get a 20g pot of their Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm and a Cleansing Cloth but you also get a voucher for a free 15 minute Pro Collagen Treatment. I mean if that alone isn't worth the £19 price tag then I don't know what is. If you know someone who loves or who'd love to try the Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm and deserves a treat then this is for them. Exclusively available at John Lewis, I'd say snap one up quickly as this could be gone before you know it.

Christmas Gift Guide: Fragrance

 Welcome back to my penultimate Gift Guide. Today I'm talking you through some of the many fragrance gifsets for both ladies and gents that the market has to offer.

Nina Ricci Luna EDT 50ml Gift Set £46: With notes of caramel and vanilla, this scent is a little heavier than others but not ridiculously overpowering that you can't wear it. Plus the bottle is gorgeous and the whole giftset is very asthetically pleasing.
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal EDP 50ml Gift Set £63: JPL's latest fragrance is very reminscent of Paco Rabanne's Olympea but not as heavy or heady. It's one of the slightly more expensive gift sets but it's opulent looking bottle and packaging is well worth every penny.
Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT 30ml Gift Set £44: Opium is a classic scent and reminds me a lot of my mum. It's the perfect scent for the more mature lady as it has a heaviness to it that gives it a real oomph but it's not overpowering to the point where you can't wear it.

Marc Jacobs Decadence EDP 50ml Gift Set £71: With woody amber notes this fragrance is the ultimate indulgent fragrance. It smells sexy, feminine and classic all at once. Perfect for any girl bosses you know who love to smell great as they take on the world.
Kenzo Kenzo World EDP 50ml Gift Set £63: I have to admit that the bottle was the first thing that caught my eye with this fragrance. But when I looked into it, it's floral notes with hints of Amber and Rose reminded me of a Rosie For Autograh fragrance I adore. And if it smells anything like that you're onto a winner.
Gucci Gucci Bloom EDP 50ml Gift Set £72: Last year I was obsessed with Gucci Bamboo but this year it's been taken over by Gucci's latest fragrance. With notes of white floral and tuber rose this perfume is a hard hitter but not over powering or headache inducing. It's little expensive but it's what I've come to expect from Gucci.

And if full sized gift sets aren't someone's thing or you're not too sure of what scent they like then these miniature selection scents are the perfect gift. 

Diptyque Fragrance Gift Set £75: Contains five rollerballs of Diptyques famous fragrances including Philosykos and Vetyverio. More on the pricey side but a good idea if you're doing one more luxury present instead of a bunch of smaller inexpensive presents.
Estee Lauder Fragrance Treasures Gift Set £37: If you know someone who is a fan of Estee Lauder but don't know their fragrance preference then this set of four generously sized Estee Lauder fragrances would be perfect. Including Modern Muse and their classic Pleasures perfume, I'm sure this is bound to make someone's Christmas.
Jo Malone London Crazy Colourful Cracker £34: If you know someone who has shown an interest in Jo Malone but hasn't wanted to spend on themselves this cracker is perfect. With three different beauty miniatures in three famous scents, this little cracker will give someone that feel of indulgence without breaking the bank.

 Lancome Mini EDP Fragrance Collection £29: Contains five miniatures of Lancome fragrances including La Vie Est Belle and O De Lancome. A brilliant priced set for a higher end/luxury brand with generous sized bottles to really get a feel for the fragrance.
Gucci Miniatures Gift Set £32.50: Now if the full sized Bloom gift set wasn't for you but you still know someone who'll like it then save yourself some money and pick up this gift set. Not only do you get Bloom but you also get Bamboo, Gucci Guilty and Flora Gardenia for the fraction of the price.
House of Juicy Couture Deluxe Mini EDP Set £30: If you know someone who's a fan of Juicy Couture but find it hard to remember which one is their favourite then this set of four is brilliant. Including Viva La Juicy this little set is not only cute but well worth it's not ridiculously high price tag.

And if you're struggling to find a fragrance for the man in your life then I thought I'd throw together a few that I like the smell of to help you out. 

Paco Rabanne Invictus 50ml Gift Set £47: If you know a gent who's a fan of Paco Rabanne but don't want to join the fad that is One Million then give Invictus a go. A little fresher and marine based then One Million, this scent is one who like more clean cut an fresh scents.
Hugo Boss The Scent 50ml Gift Set £49: If you like Boss Bottled but don't want to buy the same fragrance again this year try the The Scent. One of the newer scents from Hugo Boss, it's aromatic and spicy scent is a contrast to Boss Bottled but still clean enough to not be heady or overpowering.
Versace Eros Gift Set £39: If the man in your life like a heavier, spicier fragrance then Versace Eros if for them. It's a slightly smaller bottle than you'd usually get but because this is such a strong fragrance, a little is all that is needed. So essentially it's going to last longer than others as less is needed to smell great.
Dolce And Gabbana The One Gift Set £51: Now if you want to spoilt the gent in your life The One from D&G is the one (excuse the pun). It's spicy notes with hints of amber and tobacco makes this a stunning gents scent that oozes sensuality and will make your man smell absolutely divine.

Paco Rabanne Pure XS 50ml Gift Set £47: The newest scent from Paco Rabanne has a sexy undertone to it. It's not overly heady or heavy but is one that you'll definitely be able to smell for hours.
Joop Homme Gift Set £42: If you want to go down a classic route for your dad or older sibling then Joop is the way to go. The classic homme scent is a bestseller and classic scent that stands the test of time. The gift set is a 75ml bottle which comes in around the same price on it's own if not more so if you're looking to save some money then I'd recommend checking the set out.
Hugo Boss Bottled Gift Set £45: If Hugo Boss' The Scent isn't your kind of thing and you're looking for a cleaner fresher scent then Boss Bottled is perfect.It has a sweetness to it that stops it from being overpowering but still leaves a lasting impression.
Diesel Only The Brave Gift Set £44: And the last fragrance set is one that anyone of any age can wear and smell great with. Only The Brave is another classic scent that can be worn by anyone, clean with hints of citrus and leather, this has a unique twist which smells different on everyone.

Christmas Gift Guide: Stocking fillers

One of the best things about Christmas as a kid was waking up to the stocking at the end of your bed. It's one of the things I miss as a grown up. However I know a few of you still do a stocking and thought a great addition to my Gift Guides this year would be Stocking Fillers. Everything I'm featuring is £10 or under because to me a stocking is always filled with inexpensive, somewhat silly gifts.

Pixi By Petra Mini Lip Lift Max £6: This year Pixi has released miniatures of some of their cult products. The first of several I have my eye on is their Mini Lip Lift Max. One of Pixi's bestselling lip products and enjoyed by the likes of Caroline Hirons, this tiny bauble is perfect for adding a little something extra to someones stocking.
Sleek Matte Me Up Must Haves £6: This kit was available last year and contains the same shades as well. If you know someone who missed out on this, maybe this is the year to surprise them.
Soap And Glory Pouty Popper £6: Soap and Glory are known for their amazing array of gift sets every year and this mini duo of lip glosses is no different. Want to give someone some S&G but not sure what they'll like, this little popper will be perfect. 

 Missguided Da Bomb Bath Fizzers £6: Missguided have branched out into gifting this year and one set that caught my eye is this trio of bath fizzers.These three fizzer would make a perfect add on gift or even as part of a secret santa.
Beauty And The Beast Chip Cup Bath Fizzers £6:If like everyone else this year you've been hit by the BATB craze then this Chip Cup filled with bath fizzers will be right up your street. Not only do you get a cute gift but also a keep sake for when the fizzers have run out.
Boots Extracts Glitter Fizzer £4: If you can't get any of the Lush Christmas Bath Bombs but still want something sparkly and cute then this Extracts Glitter Fizzer is perfect. It comes in a range of scents and costs the same as a Lush Fizzer/Bomb but is also cutely packaged and can even be hung off your tree.

 Sanctuary Must Have Mist £4: Mini mists are perfect if you're not sure of someones fragrance preference. Sanctuary have released their signature must have mist in a bauble this year which not only makes it perfect for trying but also looks adorable under the tree.
Ted Baker Little Petal Opulent Petal Body Spray £4: Ted Baker are doing the same thing with their body mists. I had the Opulent Petal mist last year and loved it. It was perfect for both day and night and for a brand like Ted Baker ridiculously purse friendly.
Soap And Glory Pink Me Up £6: Another cute Soap and Glory set is their Pink Me Up Cube. Containing a mini Clean On M and Original Body Mist, this is a great little filler present which will be loved those of all ages.

Pixi Mini Rose Flash Balm £6: Another Pixi mini that's available this year is their Rose Flash Balm. It's perfect for someone who's been looking to try it but hasn't wanted to splash on the full size just in case it doesn't agree with them. I'll definitely be picking one up before Christmas to give it a try.
Nuxe Winter Treasures Set £6: Nuxe always do adorable sets during the festive period and this mini duo is no exception. Containing their bestselling multi purpose dry oil, this duo won't break the bank but will add that little bit of luxury to someones Christmas.
Champney's One Minute Wonder £5: If you know someone who's always got nice hands/nails then this Champney's duo would be perfect. Containing a miniature hand cream and nail file, this duo will be perfect for those on the go who like to make sure they've got hand cream on them at all times.

 Emma Bridgewater Midnight Spices Luxury Soap £8: Now this next trio may not seem like good gifts but if paired with other items would make a great bundle. This Emma Bridgewater soap is a great start, it smells exactly like Christmas and gives a normal everyday item a luxurious makeover.
Roger And Gallet Sublime Or Hand Cream Bauble £6.50: Hand cream is always a great stocking filler and this one from Roger and Gallet smells divine. And it'll look adorable in a stocking or hanging off the tree.
Barley Lane By Totes Novelty Penguin Socks £5: Tell me who doesn't love socks. I love getting bed socks or socks of any kind for Christmas. And this penguin socks were just too adorable to not feature in my guide. Pair this with the hand cream and couple of other fillers and someone will have a cute little self care package.

 This Works Dream Team Duo Set £10: This Works is a brand that I feature every year in my guides. Their Deep Sleep Pillow Spray is raved about by all and sundry and if you've been dying to try it, this mini duo is perfect for that. Plus it won't break the bank and will still leave you plenty to splurge elsewhere.
Burts Bees Naturally Gifted Set £7: Burts Bees are another brand that are doing cute duos this festive season. Coming in a range of scents, these duos contain both a stick lip balm and a tin of balm which makes it brilliant for it's price point.
Philip Kingsley Polished Perfection Stocking Filler £10: If hair products are more their thing then Philip Kingsley have a cute duo of their bestselling Elastizer and PK Polishing Balm. A tube of Elastizer on it's own can cost a good £10+ so this duo whilst mini is perfect if you're working on a budget.

Being By Sanctuary Bauble £6: Being By Sanctuary isn't a brand I've tried a lot from but when I saw this cute cubes I knew I had to feature them. Coming in a range of scents, each cube is different and features different products from the range as a whole. Perfect for dipping your toe into a new brand.
Jack Wills English Velvet Body Butter Stocking Filler £5: A lot of the Jack Wills range this year is centered around the EnglishVelvet Scent. I did wonder what was so special but when I smelt it I understood the hype. If you like a thick, luxurious body butter then this is perfect and it smells divine.
Jack Wills Bag Of English Velvet Pods £6: To go alongside the body butter I thought this pods would be brilliant. Paired together the receiver of this gift would smell divine and feel ultra luxurious at the same time.

Real Techniques Mini Sculpting Brush £6: If you know a fan of miniatures and Real Techniques, these limited edition brushes are perfect. It comes in the Contour Brush, Sculpting Brush and more. Adorable to look at and perfect to pop in a stocking.
Real Techniques Mini Expert Face Brush £6: Like I said how can you resist these adorable Real Technique brushes. Not only are they cute but they're also travel friendly and the perfect accompaniment for those who live life on the go.
Nails Inc Sparkle All The Way Bauble £10:In the market for a luxurious looking bauble that doesn't break the bank then this duo from Nails Inc is perfect. Containing a limited edition nail polish and matching lip product, their perfect to add a little glam to someones look.