Christmas Gift Guide | Brothers & Boymates and Besties & Sisters

Sometimes the people you thought would be easiest to buy for, turn out to be the most tricky. Especially if you leave them to the last minute and everything you thought of has sold out in the Black Friday sales... If this is what you've done, don't fear, here are some new ideas for your pals and siblings.

ASOS | Hot Guys and Kittens Book | £7

ASOS | Busy Bee Notebook | £13

Missguided | Flawless Clutch Bag | £17.99

UO | It was amazing photoalbum | £18

Boohoo | Blanket Scarf | £18

Urban Outfitters | ICK Mug | £12

ASOS | Catapult Game | £5

Topman | Brussel Sprout Socks | £4.50

Topman | Bobble Hat | £12

ASOS | Watch and Cufflink Set | £28

Hopefully you've been able to get some ideas and if all else fails chocolate is always a winner!

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Look out for more of my Christmas Gift Guides coming up soon, while you wait, here's some more Christmas themed posts!!

Lush Christmas

Best High Street Christmas Jumpers

Best Christmas Jumpers on the High Street

Christmas jumpers are an essential from pretty much December the 1st onwards... but 12th December is the OFFISH Christmas Jumper Day this year! I've got everyone in my office on board to wear their best Xmas jumper and donate £2 to Save the Children! 

If you want your school, college or workplace to join in, read how you can get involved here: www.savethechildren.org and have a browse through some of the best Christmas Jumpers on the high street (in my opinion!) below to choose which wooly you'll be wearing on the 12th... or just from now until new year.

Fantastically Tacky

Mr&Mrs Clause Jumper | ASOS | £30

Reindeer Jumper | ASOS | £20

Sequin Santa Jumper | New Look | £24.99

Chic Xmas

Holly Jumper | ASOS | £30

December 25th Sweat | Topshop | £42

Polar Bear Jumper | ASOS | £15

Funny Ho Ho Ho

Nice list Cropped Jumper | Missguided | £19.99

Naughty List Cropped Jumper | Missguided | £19.99

Poor Gingerbread man Jumper | Primark (In store now!) | £10

Tag your #XmasJumperSelfie on Instagram!

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Lush Christmas

The Melting Snowman

Although he's lost his little nose, he's still very cute! This is a bath melt so it is packed full of essential oils and if it's anything like the other lush bath melts I've used, will leave skin so soft and smelling lovely! It is made of almond oil and cocoa butter and has a lovely Christmassy smell which is made up of cinnamon leaf oil, clove leaf oil and sweet orange oil. I'm saving this one to use nearer to Christmas! 

Cinders

This is a bath bomb containing popping candy and cinnamon leaf oil to recreate the warmth of an open fire (according to the lush website...) This smells really similar to the melting snowman, Christmassy and lovely!

Holly Golightly

Bubble bars are my favourite lush bath product because you can crumble a little bit off and spread it out between at least 3 baths! This looks amazing but the glitter transfers on the everything, so if you're not a fan of glittery hands, clothes and face you may prefer another one! This contains Patchouli oil, persian lime oil, clove oil and sweet orange oil, so as you can imagine, it smells pretty damn good. 

So white

This is one of my favourites! I love anything apple scented, although I'm not sure what apples have to do with Christmas but I love it anyway. It's pink inside and lets off a lovely rose scent as its fizzing away. FAVE.

Dashing Santa

This has a very sweet scent made up of mandarin and bergamot oil. It smells a bit like refreshers! Definitely a little treat for Christmas eve!

Butter Bear

This is a Christmassy bear shaped version of the Butterball bath bomb. Containing cocoa butter, cocoa powder and ylang ylang oil its really nourishing leaving skin feeling so soft. 

See more of the Lush Christmas range here, and if you're interested in any more of my Lush posts and reviews, have a browse below:

Review | Lush Mango Bath Melt

Review | Seanik Shampoo Bar

Review | Veganese Conditioner

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Pamper Sesh

 

I love a good pamper sesh and when I  get chance to have one, I pull out all the stops. Wine, candles, bath bombs, hair masks, face masks, nail polish and a good book!

I got this Golden Wonder bath bomb in a big box of Lush stuff from my sister at Christmas and I couldn't wait to use it. I'd seen the magic in a shop one Saturday, when I was lingering behind someone who had asked for a demonstration of this wonderful creation, the lush lady got her silver bowl of water out and chucked it in and there was gold and blue and pink and tiny little stars! (I added some of my Soap and Glory foam call for some extra bubbles too!)

It smelt amazing, and left my skin feeling really soft. Obviously the Golden Wonder is part of the Christmas range so if you're lucky you may get one in the sale but otherwise below are 3 of the best lush bath products!... (in my opinion!)

The Comforter

It smells like blackberries, it makes pink bubbles and can be used in at least 4 different baths, so deffo worth the price!)

A French Kiss

A bit pricey but it smells beautiful!

You've been Mangoed

This is a bath melt so there are no bubbles but it might just be the best smell ever!

What's your fave lush product?

Do you love a bit of a pamper sesh too?

Georgia x

2013

 I've been watching a few of these nifty little 2013 videos from people I follow, and as I'm feeling just as reflective about my year in this strange limbo like time between Christmas and New Year, I thought I'd make my own!

This really made me realise how much I love Instagram, it makes you appreciate and remember all the things you thought were important enough to stop and take a picture of! AND I don't even care if I'm that person taking a picture of their dinner, I actually love looking back through them!

I've had such an amazing 2013, starting off interning at ASOS, then I spent my last few months at uni before going to the Amalfi Coast, interning at Oasis and Monsoon, Graduating, attending some great events, and then moving to a lovely new house!

Fingers crossed 2014 will be just as exciting! My aim is to finally land myself a job in Fashion PR, what's yours?

Link my Instagram (xgeorgia) if you've made a best of 2013 flipagram, I'd love to see!

Happy New Year, see you in 2014!

Georgia x

Black and Gold | Nail art

Barry M nail paint in and foil effects

Bourjois dotting tool

I'm getting quite nifty with my little nail art dotting tool! I was only going to do one nail dotty but I went a bit crazy and did the whole lot, but I quite like it, what do you think?

Hope you like!

Georgia x

Anna Lou of London

Hello, Hope you're well!

You may have seen a while back I posted this photo on Instagram... (xgeorgia)

I couldn't contain my excitement but I also didn't want to reveal what was inside the box... until now! But wait for it, (unless you've scrolled down already) first let me start from the beginning.

I was lucky enough to meet the lovely Anna at the Handpicked Media London Fashion Week Suite and have her show me through her gorgeous collection of jewellery!

Everything is beautifully made using Sterling Silver, 18kt Rose Gold and 18kt gold plated Sterling Silver. She offers a wide variety of jewellery to suit everyone, whether you like dainty embellishment or full on statement pieces. Do go and have a little look through her website here and if you decide to buy anything for yourself or as the perfect Christmas gift, don't forget to use my discount code: Georgiabeee10 for 10% off! 

Anna also very kindly made me a bespoke name necklace in rose gold which I can honestly say, I've worn every day since it arrived! I absolutely love it and would highly recommend her jewellery! :)

Isn't it beautiful! I've also put together a little collection of my Top 6 favourite items from Anna Lou of London for you, just in case you weren't tempted enough!

Hashtag Gorgeous Silver Necklace

Couture Luxe Necklace

Hyacinth Rose Gold bracelet

Gold Jade Earrings

Engraved Rose Gold Heart Bracelet

Rose Gold Arrow Necklace

I've listed all of the Anna Lou of London links below along with the amazing blog if you've got the bespoke jewellery bug after this and fancied a little read! I very much enjoyed Anna's guide to layering necklaces which you can read here.

Anna Lou of London

Online Shop

Blog

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

YouTube

I hope you enjoyed this post, let me know below what's your favourite piece from Anna's shop!

Georgia x

More? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook 

Instagram Diary #13

Dissertation work :( | New Jumper arrived in the post from Missguided! | Homemade Granola! | Rob Ryan notebook | dripping nails! | Journey back to uni, Craig singing very aggressively! | View from our table :) | goodbye card from Asos! | Early morning | Cheesecake is my weakness | Monki tshirt | Yoga Bunny Detox | Another New Year together aww | New Years Eve | Sparklers on new years :)

Nadines New Years look |  Cute cake at Choccywoccydodoh! |  My extra cute birthday card from my pal Hev! | Skull bracelet | Perfume mad this christmas | bow nails :) | Wah book of nail art! | Gingerbread house | Christmas present wrapping | Christmas dinner day at Asos | Are dogs allowed on trains? | 21st Birthday piccies! | My nan's cat hiding from me :/

Instagram Diary #12

xgeorgia

Westfield late night shopping and seeing the pretty lights :) | My lovely birthday bracelet! | Mine, Craig's and my little Sister's attempt at a gingerbread village! | I've just discovered peppermint hot chocolate and can't get enough! | Awkward train picture | You should never fall asleep first, you will get pen on your face and glittery nail polish on your thumbs | we love prank mirror! | Aww cute, my friends Hannah and Chris | Me and my pal Anthony! | Nadine and Hannah on my 21st :) | Me and Dani! | Three besties! | Attractive headgear for our house Christmas meal! | Walking to uni :) | Baked Camembert is the best! | Advent calendar! | Nintendo 64 Mario Kart night! | Hot Chocolate on a cold night! | Costa gingerbread and golden syrup muffin!

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How to | Sparkly Christmassy Nails

You can also do another layer of the Sally Hansen clear polish as a top coat but I didn't because I don't like having too many layers on as it takes ages to dry and I end up smudging it! 

 Products used:

Models Own Ibiza Mix

Models own Nude Beige

Sally Hansen base and top coat

Thanks for reading :)

Georgia x

Review | Accessorize Lovely Day Palette

Hello!

I have a review for you today :) I bought this a while ago and have been meaning to review it for ages and I thought this would be a good time because it would be such a lovely Christmas present for someone who enjoys experimenting with makeup, and it's not too pricey either! 

I bought it from Superdrug for £8 but it's not on the website so the link below is to the accessorize website where it's £9.

Lovely Day Palette.

It consists of 32 eyeshadows and comes in really nicely packaged case with a little elasticated fastening to stop the top from flapping open (something I wish my Stila palette had!) Accessorize describe it as a mixture of cool, warm, bright and nude colour which is definitely what it is! There is such a variety which I love because I find myself only ever buying nude colours so it's nice to have some different ones to choose from if I'm feeling adventurous!

The eyeshadows themselves are really nice, they are very creamy and they last all day without creasing (with eyelid primer!) The shimmery colours are a lot more pigmented than the matte shades but they are all very good quality for the price.

I really love the rose gold shimmery colour on the far right, second from bottom. (it would also be great if they had names!) it's definitely my favourite but I also love all the purple and greeny shades as both of these colours suit hazel eyes. :) I haven't yet used the blues or pinks but think these would look great on blue or green eyes.

So that's all for my review, I hope you found it useful if you're looking for something like this for yourself or as a christmas present!

Thanks for reading :)

Georgia x

P.S. Check out my Christmas gift guide, stocking fillers under £5 Guest post on Jo from Painted Glitter's blog!

Review | Benefit skincare set

Hello!

How are you all?

Hope everyone's getting excited for Christmas! Have you finished your shopping yet? I only have a few more bits to get now! 

If you are still pondering on gift ideas and need some help, continue reading as I think that this little set would be a great present for someone who loves trying new skincare and it is very affordable too!

I ordered this from Feel unique for just £10!

It includes a mini facial polish, facial wash, toning lotion, facial emulsion, facial cream and eye cream. Let me start by saying what I first noticed myself, the whole range smells amazing! I'm rubbish at describing scents but its fresh and clean like the way a salon smells! And it's quite strong so if you prefer unscented skincare then you may want to avoid this set.

The packaging is lovely, as usual with benefit products and you get a little leaflet explaining what each product does in with the set. Overall I really liked it and I'm glad I bought it because even though I wasn't overly keen on the whole set, I discovered I actually really love a few of the bits so the £10 was worth it!

Toning lotion

This was one of my favourite products in the whole set and I'll definitely be repurchasing it again. It's a gel consistency and it's so lovely and fresh on the skin, and it leaves it really soft and moisturised. I have quite dry skin so this was nice for me but if you have oily skin you may not like this feeling as much.

Facial Polish

This was nice but I don't think I'd repurchase it. It's a nice exfoliant and smells lovely like the rest of the set but it's no different really from any other face scrub I've used and the full size costs £17.50 so I wouldn't say it's worth that, for my skin anyway.

Facial Wash

Again this was nice but not really much different from any other less expensive one so I wouldn't buy the full size.

Facial Cream

This is my favourite product in the whole set, and it may possibly be the best moisturizer I've ever tried! It's so thick and creamy (which is great if you have dry skin like me, but I'm not sure if oily skin would suit it) and soaks into the skin really well to prepare it for makeup. It smells amazing and the scent lingers for a while which is nice, you only need the tiniest bit for your whole face so even though £26.50 for the full size is quite a lot, I think it would last a long time and the quality is definitely worth the price.

 Facial emulsion

This is also a moisturizer targeted at oily or combination skin as it's oil free, it was lovely and light, but not really enough for my skin.

Eye Cream

This is a really nice product and it made my eyes a little bit less dark when I'd been using it for a week or so, but I have quite sensitive eyes so it did sting them a bit. I probably wouldn't buy this again because of this but the effects are noticeable, and it's a very good product.

So that's all for the review of this little set, I'm very glad I bought it and got to try all the products and find which ones suited my skin! I also think it would make such a cute little present that would appear to be far more expensive than it actually is!

Thanks for reading!

Have you tried any of these products? 

What did they do for your skin?

Georgia x

P.S. Check out my Christmas gift guide, stocking fillers under £5 Guest post on Jo from Painted Glitter's blog!