Showing posts with label Presents. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Presents. Show all posts

Friday, December 16, 2016

STOCKING FILLERS


12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

STOCKING FILLERS


Glammar Tangle Tie Packs of 3!
The evolution of hair elastics has evolved and now we have these colourful plastic kind. They are
great because they are snag free and don't leave that annoying hair elastic kink once you take you
hair out. They come in packs of 3 in a great range of colours including pink, white, blue, orange,
yellow, brown, clear and turquoise. SHOP! - $2.00

 Real Techniques x6 Miracle Makeup Sponge Pack!
I already mentioned these in my Teen Gift Guide article which you can read over here. I think they
also fit perfectly well into this category as stocking fillers because they're that good stocking kind of
size and easy to wrap shape. This is also one of those gifts that most women would love but not
necessarily have in their collection of makeup tools. These are so versatile and will have you
applying your makeup like a pro in no time! SHOP! - $49.99

Glammar Tangle Tonic Hair Brush!
Forget your regular hair brush, 2016 has been all about detangling hair brushes as well as all sorts of
different types for different hair reasons which you can read up on in my article over here. :)

This metallic Tangle Tonic is so on trend in terms of it's appearance and will have your Christmas
morning hair looking smooth and sleek in no time and not like you've been up half the night 
wrapping up last minute gifts or stuffing Santa sacks at 3am because the kids have finally given up
waiting to see Santa and have finally fallen asleep! ;) SHOP! - $5.95

Glammar Tangle Tonic Brush in Rose Gold

Gilded Cage Beauty Makeup Products!
This brand is new to me and already I am impressed! These two products alone are the perfect
Christmas treat! First of all you can never go wrong with a classic red on Christmas day and this one
is simply gorgeous with just the right amount of moisture and pigment. It has an orange under tone to
it which compliments my olive skin really nicely.

Then we move onto the liquid shimmer eyeshadow! Omg, so pretty and perfect for that inner 
highlight! Unlike a lot of products I have used like this, this one does not budge once you apply it! It's
staying power is very impressive and dab and blend a tiny bit to your cheek bones and Santa has no
excuse not to see you from his sleigh! SHOP! - Lipstick $30.00 Eyeshadow $28.50

Unleashed Lipstick in 117 True Orange & Revelation Eyeshadow in 25 Sheer Platinum

OPI Mini Packs!
There are a few reasons I love mini nail packs. Not only do they make great gifts and are a great
quality nail polish. The mini bottles mean you can try a few shades and then go out and purchase the
full size if you find one you really like! These are also perfect stocking stuffer size or why not open
them up and pop a few in singly into your friends & family's stockings! SHOP! - $24.95


BotanicES (Eye Creme/Body Creme/Face Creme) Gift Trio!
I am quite a strong believer in this brand and have reviewed their range before. The main there are 
a few main reasons for this and the main one being how effective their products really are. I thank
the fairy gods everyday for my morning coffee because without it I'd surely be even more of a mess
than I already am! My life is so busy between two young kids, working from home and helping out
with my husband's business sleep isn't something I get a whole lot of!

Anyway! Caffeine in these skincare products are also super effective at keeping the skin looking 
nice and youthful, strong and healthy! In addition to that these are Aussie made and owned, cruelty
free and do not contain any nasty harmful ingredients! Newly available at Priceline! :) 


Harvest Garden Natural Australian Beauty Products!
I am honestly not that fussy when it comes to beauty products, however it's hard to ignore a brand
as beautiful as this which is all Aussie, all natural and all things just GOOD! 

I have reviewed some of their other products here & here. They have the most amazing soaps, soaks
and skincare products which all smell absolutely beautiful, I cannot even tell you! I highly 
recommend picking up a sample pack of their soaps to try out and them purchase a full size of the 
ones you fall in love with. (Warning there is going to be more than one!) You can get a good range to

SHOP! - Hard Lotion Bar $20.00 & Beeswax Candles (Not currently available on their website, 
however you can check one of their stockists closest to you!)

Hard Lotion Bar w/Rose Geranium & Patchouli & Hand Rolled Pillar Candles

Tinka The Label Jewellery!
Another great gift idea, stocking filler or gift idea you can rarely ever wrong is with some fun and
sparkly jewellery! These bracelets from Tinka The Label are from an Aussie brand from Melbourne
with a range of fashionable, bohemian and even up cycled pieces that will inspire and transfix you
with their sheer beauty and charm. SHOP! - $50.00

Stars In Their Eyes Collection in Pink & Blue (Also available in colours white or grey)

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Body Oil!
This product has been on my wish list for almost a year and when I finally saw it whilst browsing the
Beautorium window shopping over on Beautyheaven a few months ago I just knew where I was
going to be spending all of my hard earned points! ;)

This product is so pretty!! Can be used on the face, body and hair to a touch of shimmer whilst it
nourishes, hydrates and softens the skin and smooths the hair without leaving that greasy residue.
Contains Vitamin E and 6 precious plant oils! SHOP! - $29.95

Curious Grace Ceramic Tube Hair Brush!
This hair brush is great for everyone because weather you're looking for volume or prefer that super
straight look (like moi right here!) then this brush can create you either of these results!

Best used with your heat styling products as it is heat resistant and with it's ceramic tube will style
your hair all shiny and smooth and frizz free quicker than Santa can squeeze down the chimney!

SHOP! - $26.95

Weleda Evening Primrose Age Revitalising Hand Cream
If you have a grandma, aunty, mum or older sister who's stocking needs filling then something like
this Weleda Hand Cream is a lovely little gift! Even as something in their 30's I use this on my pre-
mature skin and find it works really well and is also a great ageing preventative!

The evening primrose scent is super relaxing and smells gorgeous! A great trick if your skin is
especially dry or you are concerned about it's ageing appearance is to mix a good thick hand cream
such as this with your favourite natural essential oil for an extra boost of hydration to keep the skin's
elasticity and strength. Some of my favourite oils are by Vanessa Megan, Sanctuary Spa and Sukin!

SHOP! - $17.95

Taylor Swift 'Wonderstruck' Perfume!
Perfume of any kind is always an appreciated gift to receive. It is especially awesome when it is a
scent you have been lusting for or an old favourite. As kids I remember my sister and I always
bought my mum Elizabeth Arden's 'Beautiful' which she always loved. 

The perfume pictured below is one of my favourites at the moment. I do love a lot of scents,
and my opinion and favourite change all the time! I am also a complete sucker for a cool looking
bottle and this one for me wins hands down! Shimmer and cute little trinkets get me good!



Do you have a Christmas stocking?
What are you hoping for for Christmas this year?

Let's follow each other! 

*Some of these products were kindly been gifted to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & video are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own
- I have included this article in Ingrid's Monday Makeup Madness blogger link up! Check it out! 

Friday, December 9, 2016

GIFTS FOR HER LUXE


CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Gifts For Her Luxe Edition!

Michael Hill Jewellery
Michael Hill has a great range of both budget and luxe items, however it's the luxe sparkly jewels that
us ladies like the best! If you want to spoil her, you simply cannot go wrong with diamonds. They are
after all a girls best friend! Be sure you don't miss out on Michael Hill's many specials, discounts and
mega deals going on right now right before Christmas!
SHOP! - Michael Hill Jewellery!

(Pictured below - Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings & Cubic Zirconia Pendant on Stirling Silver Chain)



































Urban Decay Naked Makeup Palettes
For makeup addicts worldwide these eyeshadow palettes are the most popular I have come across.
If the person you are gifting for loves makeup, then this is the perfect luxe gift for them! Most
makeup lovers have at least one of these palettes already in their kit, so just make sure if you are
looking to spoil them with more for their collection to make sure you don't double up & get the one
they already own! These are the four available, however there are also other smaller variations of the
Urban Decay 'Naked' makeup palettes and they also have other makeup items available.

SHOP! - Naked #1 / Naked #2 / Naked #3 / Naked Smoky

MAC Makeup
MAC makeup isn't just for the professional makeup artists, models or performers. There are a whole
lot of us everyday girls which has a huge thing for this brand. I'm not sure if it's the sleek packaging
and limited edition releases that has us hooked or the incredible shade range and hands down
iMACulate quality or all of the above. I just know if your girl loves playing with makeup, she will
love more MAC to add to her collection.
SHOP! - MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow Quads & Lipsicks!

(Pictured below - MAC Lipstick in Snob & MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Quad in 'A Glimmer Of Gold')

Homedics Rose Gold Vanity Mirror
This LED illuminated vanity mirror comes in both this rose gold as well as silver nickel. It is
double sided for both regular and up close reflections magnified by up to 7 times! And the LED ring
light can be used by either plugging in the mirror directly to the wall, or you can just pop some
batteries in it so you can easily manoeuvre it around to where ever you need it.
You'll be a pro at your Kylie K selfies in no time! ;)
SHOP! - Homedics Vanity Mirrors!

BaByliss Paris IPL Hair Removal System
Forget all that time and money wasted on waxing, shaving and using countless other methods of hair
removal. For the beauty loving girl who has no budget, then this is they toy to splurge on!

Fantastic long lasting results. This device is so easy to use and you can conveniently keep track of
your progress and set up treatment reminders on your phone with it's very own app!

Read about my own personal experience using this system in my full review here!
SHOP! - BaByliss Paris IPL System!


Homebodii Fashion
Enough beauty, let's move on to some equally fun stuff. Fashion!! If you have somebody special in
mind who you'd like to splurge on something romantic and a little sexy, then you simply must see
the beautiful range of the Australian Homebodii brand.

From simple sexy little PJ sets to elegant robes, dresses and beach bikini's you're bound to find a
little something to surprise her with! Homebodii even offer very nice gift wrapping so you don't
even have to deal with all of that fancy ribbon. (Add gift wrapping to your basket when you shop
online for only $2.00 extra!)

SHOP! - Homebodii Fashion!

(Pictured below - Homebodii PJ set in Vivian Long & Homebodii Gift Wrapping)

Do you have a 'Luxe' or 'Budget' Christmas budget this year?


Let's follow each other! 

*These products were kindly been gifted to me for consideration/review
*Some photographs are my own work & some are care of the Michael Hill & Homebodii websites. My opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Saturday, December 3, 2016

GIFTS FOR TEENS


CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Gifts For The Teen Girl!

Revo Twist Lip Balm
These mini stocking fillers are sure to please! With four delicious flavours to choose from or collect,
everyone is going to be wanting one of these in their stockings ready for school next year!

These balms are super hydrating with natural oils and ingredients like Vitamin E, Aloe and
antioxidants. They are not just a pretty face!

Other flavours you can try include -
Watermelon
Cherry
Coconut

Available to purchase from Chemcorp online for current RRP $4.99 each.

Real Techniques Miracle Makeup Sponge Gift Set
Call me old but when I was a teen, I barely every wore makeup! Ok, so I did experiment with
mascara, lip gloss, blue eye shadow and glitter. But that's about as far as it went and never did I
ever pack it on like you see teenagers do as the complete norm these days. Don't get me wrong I
really don't have a problem with this evolution. I love makeup and have always seen it as a fun way
of expressing one's creativity. I just wonder how it's gonna go down when my 5yr old suddenly turns
13 and is sporting sexy red lipstick, heavy foundation she doesn't need and fake lashes.... We will see!

ANYWAY, these sponges are a great starting point and a good staple to gift your teen buddies, as
they're a fantastic stash to have on hand for the makeup beginner as you can easily perfect and master
all kinds of tips and tricks to get your makeup on point and looking neat and fresh! Find out more in
my full review here!

Available to purchase from Priceline for current RRP $49.99

Eco Tools Boho Luxe Duo Brush Set
Like sponges, makeup brushes are also very handy for makeup beginners to have because we pretty
much all own a set or two and if your beauty loving friend, sister, daughter, niece, etc doesn't own her
own set yet, then these are a great first set to get!

As you can see there is a handy little pouch to store them in. You get three duel ended brushes so you
have all you need for your everyday kit! EcoTools are a fantastic brand I truly recommend. You can


Oribe Dry Texturising Spray & Oribe Wave and Shine Spray
Give them a head start for the new school year with these cute minis from Oribe. It will have any
teen's unruly hair under control in just a few minutes, which is all most of them can manage that
early!

These are perfect 'throw in your bag' size for touch ups throughout the day. They also smell great and
are a pro at taming those pesky fly away in this Summer heat!

The Dry Texturising Spray will absorb all of that teenage excess hair oil and add dimension to flat
lifeless hair. The Wave and Shine spray pretty much speaks for itself, smoothing waves into silky
curves.

Shop the Oribe haircare range online here!

Body Fantasies Signature Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Spray
Perfumes seem to always be a popular gift at Christmas time however can be quite costly and at times
inappropriate for some young teens. Body sprays are a much more budget friendly and age
appropriate option.  ($7.99 each!)

These Body Fantasies come in a range of scents and make for the perfect size
stocking stuffers or to add to beauty gift baskets!

Other scents in the range include -
Vanilla
Twilight Mist
Kissing In The Rain
Sweet Pea
Pink Vanilla Kiss Fantasy

Available to purchase from Chemcorp online for current RRP $7.99 each.

VS Sassoon Evoke Hair Dryer or Straightener
Do you know a teen growing up in the blink of an eye and needs their own set of hair tools so they
stop borrowing yours? This pink set is super girlie and cute! Not only that VS Sassoon make very
good quality dryers and straighteners which last for years and always come with a decent warranty.

To find out more be sure to check out my full review on this hair care set here!

This is my own personal set I use pretty much daily and hasn't failed me yet! The storage pouch it
comes with is also very handy to store the straightener in for traveling and just general storage.

Shop VS Sassoon products quickly & easily online right here!

What is the main age group you need to buy for this year?
What else are teens into at the moment?

Let's follow each other! 

*These products were kindly been gifted to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & video are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Thursday, December 1, 2016

GIFTS FOR HER BUDGET


CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Gifts For Her On A Budget!
Philosophy Snow Angel Body Wash
This pretty pearly divine scented treat will enthral your sense of smell as you shower. The formula is
absolutely stunning and lathers up into a soft pearl of bubbles. You simply cannot go wrong here.
Everyone needs and uses body wash, so why not help to replenish their stash with a special xmas
limited edition bottle?

Dessata Detangling Hair Brush
I have tried quite a few detangling hair brushes over the past few years and this one is my current
favourite I use all the time on both my own hair and my kids too! They come in a bunch of colourful
shades and designs so there is something these sure to suit whoever you are thinking of buying for.
(Review!)

Sally Hansen has about a billion different shades to choose from, however theses are just some of
my current favourites. The gel formula has come a long way as with these there is no need for an
expensive, time consuming LED light which in the long term is more damaging to the nail and harder
to remove. These do not chip easily and are pigmented in colour. (Review!)

This array of eight shades which has just recently been released is so pretty and in my opinion is a
slight mini version of the Naked Smoked eyeshadow palette. With all but one shade with shimmer
 this is sure to get your into the festive spirit in no time! Great colours for a sultry night out. For the
bold and brave!

This multi makeup palette is perfect for both professionals and beginners alike. When it comes to
building up a makeup collection this is a great place to start! With a million different colours and
shade options from eyeshadows, blush, contour and lipsticks, this rainbow of choice is a complete
bargain!

Bellabox Subscription
For the person who has everything, is difficult to buy for and you know they are a beauty addict then
a subscription service is a pretty good choice and a fun surprise if they're not expecting it and it just
shows up in the mail the month after Christmas! I have received a few Bellabox's over the years and
would recommend them as they are only $17.95 per month. They also have Bellobox for
men or Bellababy for new mums! Pretty great idea and who doesn't love beauty mail? I know I do!
(Review!)(Review!)(Review!)

Remington Rose Gold Hair Pack!
Rose gold everything is what's hot right now. This seems to be lusted after no matter the age group.
From teens, young adults and mature ladies, this gorgeous royal pack is sure to impress and give
stunning long lasting results which is the most important at the end of the day.
Also available is the straightener gift set.  (Review!)

Have you started Christmas shopping?
Do you have a budget for presents this year?

Let's follow each other! 

*These products were kindly been gifted to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & video are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own