12 Days of Blogmas: Day 6 - Last Minute Gift Ideas

Hello, lovelies!

Half way through already, can you believe it? I don't know what I'm going to do when Blogmas ends, I may just have to keep going with this daily blogging, because I'm loving it.

With Christmas a week today, I thought I'd do a quick high-street last minute gift guide.Everything on this list is under £20 and available from Boots, so if you want to get last minute stocking fillers, or just that one extra present for your mum, sister, best friend - I got you covered, boo.

1: No7 Illuminated Makeup Mirror

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I - personally - would love to receive this as a gift. It's on offer for £19.99 rather than £49.99 so you're really getting a bargain, plus what makeup obsessed beauty doesn't need a light up mirror? It's by my trusty No7 as well, so if you want quality for a good price you're in the right place.

2: Soap & Glory Soaper Spa

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My mum and I have actually bought 5 of these for different family members, because it's just too good of a deal to pass up on. All of the products in this box should retail at about £45, but you're getting it for £20! Can you say bargain? Especially since 3/7 of the products are full size, with the fourth and fifth being travel sized samples and then the two shower loofas. It's just too good. I'm going to pick one up for myself to be honest.

3: Sanctuary Stay Home & Relax

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At this time of year there's nothing better than having a cosy night in with candles and movies. This Sanctuary kit is perfect as it comes with two scented candles, two reed diffusers with ten reeds, and a scented room spray, so making your living room cosy will be no hassle whatsoever. Give this to that one person who you know will love sitting with their candles lit, The Grinch on TV, and a hot chocolate.

4: Jack Wills Winter Warmer Gift Set

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This. Is. Gorgeous. And it's a steal considering how expensive Jack Wills usually is! With a mug, a microwaveable mug warmer, hot chocolate sachets and mini marshmallows, this is the way to any girls heart. 

5: Zoella Lazy Days Fragranced Candle & Socks Set

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Sets like this are the perfect stocking filler or last minute Secret Santa, so I couldn't really leave this off this list. Of course having the beautiful Zoe Sugg's branding on it bumps the price up a bit, but how cosy do those socks look?! It's definitely worth it for that one YouTube obsessed little cousin everyone has. (If any of my cousins are reading this - that's me. This is what I want. Please.) 

6: Soap & Glory Simply The Zest

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Soap & Glory's SugarCrush scent is probably my most favourite scent in the world. I love it. It's perfect for waking you up and getting you ready for the day, but also lifting your spirits when you're feeling a bit low. If you know someone who is bubbly and bouncy and energetic, this is perfect for them! 

So, my lovelies! That's it! I loved making this list and if I'm honest I've added 5 of them onto my Christmas list - whoops! 

I'll see you all tomorrow for Blogmas day 7!

Ree xo

12 Days of Blogmas: Day 3 - Boots Haul

Hello, lovelies!

So, which clever-clogs decided the best day to go into town is 10 days before Christmas? OH! Me.

I thought waking up early this morning to head into town with my mum was a good idea because maybe we'd avoid the crowds, but alas, we did not. So, after all but fighting my way through the crowds in Primark, I finally got to Boots, and I finally got one (well, two technically) things from my winter skincare wishlist.

First things first, the beautiful skin cleansing brush from No7

Coming in at £24.95 this cleansing brush is at least £100 cheaper than it's competitor Clarisonic, and £50 cheaper than the Clinique version. The first thing I did when I got home was wash my face with this, and I can already tell I'm going to love it. My skin is smooth. It has two speed settings for if you want a slightly deeper clean, and the vibrating, spinning brush head pulls all the dirt out from in your pores. Of course it'll take more than one use to see the real benefits of using this, so I'll keep you all updated!

Next is something I briefly mentioned in my last post, the beautiful skin melting gel cleanser that goes with the brush!

Albeit a terrible photo, this stuff smells amazing. So clean and fresh smelling and not fruity or chemically like some cleansers. It's a clear gel that warms up when it's on your face so you can really feel it working straight away. Slather a generous layer on your face and then use the brush, and damn, the clean feeling is almost too much.

Spare brush heads, because I'm gonna need them. Pretty self-explanatory. £8 for a pack of two is a bargain though!

Now, I will admit I don't wash my makeup brushes nearly enough, so when the woman at the counter mentioned that this was on sale, I thought I'd give it a try. It's the No7 Makeup Brush Cleanser, and it's meant to help remove product build-up and strengthen your brush hairs. So, as someone who is quite harsh when putting on foundation, I'm hoping this will keep my foundation brush in shape until Christmas. (It's really on it's last legs.)

I didn't just buy No7 products, believe it or not! I also picked up the following makeup bits:

Rimmel's Fix & Perfect Primer! I have used this before and I loved it, but I switched it out with Benefit's The Porefessional. Now, as it's getting closer to Christmas and I don't have the money to splash out on that, I decided to go back to my tried, tested and true baby. It's got the exact same - if not better - quality as the Benefit one, so if you're looking to save some cash but still want quality, definitely check this one out.

Jamie Genevieve talked about this concealer in her latest video with Rimmel, and since I ran out of my favourite Collection 2000 one I thought I'd pick it up and try it out. I got it in the shade Ivory, and testing it on the back of my hand I've gathered a little bit goes a long way.  It's super creamy and light but gives an amazing coverage, and it doesn't break the bank. It's no Collection 2000, but it's a very close second so far.

Last but not least - Rimmel Scandal Eyes Micro-Liner. Running out of my Kat Von D tattoo liner was honestly probably the most heartbreaking thing I've had to deal with in a long time, and while I feel like I'm betraying it by buying something else, desperate times call for desperate measures. (And I can never skip out on a 3 for 2 deal.) It's got a super narrow tip which is perfect if you're like me and like your eyeliner to be SHARP, and it's staying power seems pretty good too, which, again if you're like me, is great if you're gonna be drunk crying your way through NYE.

Well, my lovelies, that's that!

I hope you enjoyed this post, and I'll see you all tomorrow for Blogmas Day 4!

Ree xo

Favourite Online Stores

Hello, lovelies!

I'm trying to get into the habit of blogging not quite daily, but every two to three days, so I wrote myself a list of all the things that I want this blog to be about, and I'm going to make myself a schedule and try to stick to it!

Today's post is going to be about my favourite online stores, since I showed the list on my twitter and I got quite a few people saying they'd want to see this, along with reviews, day in the life photo blogs, etc.

As someone who suffers from extreme anxiety, I used to struggle going out of the house to the actual shopping centers, so I grew quite accustomed to online shopping, and have racked up a fair few favourites, so lets get this started, shall we?

Top of the list: Boohoo.

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Based in Manchester, Boohoo was once not very well known, but now it's one of the fastest growing online retailers in the UK, and the merchandise definitely show why.

They sell everything from t-shirts, to shoes, to jewellery, to socks and tights. Everything I've bought from there (which, trust me, is A LOT) has been absolutely top quality, easy to wash, and so comfortable. I'm actually wearing one of their big, checked shirts as I write this. Very soft, very comfy, and very suitable for the horrible snowy weather we've been having.

At completely affordable prices (and the occasional amazing sale,) Boohoo took the top place in my list of online stores, and with their new Spring/Summer 2015 being released right now, I don't think it's going to be moving any time soon.

prettylittlething.com

Next on my list is Pretty Little Thing.

This store was a recent find for me, but I've already bought at least four new outfits from them. Winners of the Fabulous High Street Fashion Awards in both 2013 and 2014, their merchandise is extremely high quality, and so very comfortable.

As someone who likes her clothes a little bit more, shall we say, quirky, Pretty Little Thing is absolutely perfect for over-sized t-shirts, gorgeous jewellery and amazing shoes. Not only are their products wonderfully fashionable and unique, but they are amazingly well priced, making this store my favourite for when I'm a little bit strapped for cash.

newlook.com

Of course there's a high street giant on here. It was one of my favourite stores when I was younger, and it still absolutely is now. If you're looking for something a bit more unique, New Look probably isn't completely for you, although they do have the occasional gorgeous little piece, but if you're looking for some simple black jeans or an amazing Christmas jumper, New Look is your place to go.

I swear by New Look jeans, wither it be their boyfriend styled for a lazy day around the house, or their coated, high-waisted, skinny jeans for a day out with friends, they are extremely comfortable, and very easily dressed up or dressed down.

Mostly though, I use New Look for their basics. Their vest shirts and leggings have been staple pieces in my wardrobe for about six years now, and I'm guessing they always will be. 

shopmoonchild.bigcartel.com

I could rave on and on about this store until I lose my voice, but I'll try to keep this short and sweet.

The store is ran by twin sisters Natalie and Sam, and not only are they both completely lovely, their customer service and delivery times are absolutely flawless! Usually sites like this take a good week or so to get their products to you, but within three days of ordering, I'm normally being woken up by my post-man with another lovely parcel from them.

They do the most gorgeous crystal necklaces, chokers, bracelets, rings, beanies, shirts, mirrors, earrings, you name it, these girls do it. In my last post I was wearing one of their Rose Quartz necklaces, and I absolutely adore it, so I really really do recommend this store, be it for unique gifts for you or a friend, or simply to have a snoop around.

That's it for today, lovelies. I hope you enjoyed this post, and if you check out any of the stores, I hope you love them as much as I do!

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See you next time, then.

Ree xo