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Christmas Gift Guide for Him | 2018

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

The final post in my series of gift guides... it's all about what to get the important men in your life. I've let the boyf take the reigns on this one and pick items that he himself would like or would know plenty of other men would enjoy. As always, I've split into three categories- budget, mid-range and luxury. Happy shopping!

Budget Buys

  • 52 Things to Do While You Poo - £6.99
Men are always on the toilet, so what a perfect little stocking filler.


  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol2 Vinyl - £15.99
Marvel fans will love this vinyl. 


  • Ultimate Journeys for Two Travel Book - £19.99
If you and your other half love travelling, this is a great gift. With stunning photography, it provides inspiration, information and tips. 


Mid-Range

  • Have a Good Day Orange Hoodie - £49.00
I love this... I might even buy one for myself. 


  • Hugo Boss Bottled Night - £34.99 to £85.00 
Hugo Boss fragrances are a classic... you just can't go wrong. The woody notes make it perfect for evenings, whether that be a night out or a chilled evening with friends. 


  • Nerf Modulus Regulator - £32.99
If you're other half is a big kid, like mine, then they will love receiving a nerf gun. We regularly go to toy shops just so he can browse the nerf guns...seriously! This is considered one of the best nerf guns according to Trusted Reviews, since you can switch between single shot firing, fully automatic and three-shot bursts. The only thing to consider with nerf guns, is you can't just get one!

Ooh La Luxury

  • JBL T600 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones - £89.99
My boyfriend and I are massive JBL fans. I bought him JBL headphones last Christmas and he loves them. With great bass, these are perfect for the gym, noisy train journeys or gaming. 


  • GoPro Hero7 - £279.99
The latest GoPro to be released, Hero 7 has everything that made the previous models so iconic but with several new features including hypersmooth image stabilisation, improved audio and live-streaming, just to name a few. 


  • Land Away Double Flying Lesson - £249.00
Experience gifts are great, thoughtful presents, especially when your stuck on ideas. If he's always wanted to fly a plane, then he'll love this double flying lesson. If that's not his thing, then there are hundreds of other experience gifts to choose from. I'm talking sports car driving, skydiving or a craft beer tour!


I hope you found inspiration from this gift guide, even if it was just for yourself!

Catherine x

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Christmas Gift Guide for Her | 2018

Tuesday, 20 November 2018

Time for the second of my Christmas gift guides, this time all about the galsss! Hopefully you'll be able to find something for the women in your life! If you're after solely beauty items, check out my Beauty Christmas Gift Guide. 
As before, it's split into three sections and hopefully covers all budgets, happy reading!

Budget Buys


  • Friends 2019 Calendar - £9.99
This makes a great lil stocking filler for anyone that's still Friends obsessed- I mean, who isn't??

  • How to Raise a Plant Book - £12.99
A lovely coffee table book for any novice plant parent. With tips on how to choose plants and most importantly, how to care for them, it's a lovely gift for a house plant enthusiast... and there seems to be a lot of them atm!


  • Pressed Flowers Glass Trinket Tray - £12
I love glass trinket trays. They are perfect for keeping on your bedside table and popping all your jewellery in at the end of the day. I also use one to display my perfumes. The pressed flowers are an extra nice touch.


Mid-Range Love


  • Paddywax Confetti Large Salt Water and Lily Candle - £28
You can never go wrong with a candle. Standard. This one has 3 wicks, 80 hours of burning time and is a great decorative piece. 


  • KADO Cocktail Gift Set - £29
I've always been a cocktail lover, but I never really made them at home... until I got a shaker. Now I make them alllll the time! This set not only comes with the shaker but has everything else you will need for the perfect cocktails.


  • Zara Colour Block Cable-Knit Sweater - £49.99
The ultimate cosy jumper. 


Ooh La Luxury

  • Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera - £79
I know so many people already have an instax camera but it makes a great gift for anyone that's not on the polaroid trend just yet. If you wanna go all out, you can get her accessories too, such as a case, extra films or lenses.


  • Oval Rose Gold & Marble Dressing Table Mirror - £75
Rose gold and marble- do I have to say anything else? ha! I loooove this, so stylish, so elegant and so luxurious. It is guaranteed to look amazing on a dressing table!

  • Kate Spade Cameron Street Candace Satchel - £340
We're definitely talking luxury now. With the classic handbag shape and modern colours, this bag will become her style staple. A luxury gift for that someone special!


Hope you enjoyed and found some inspiration from my second post in my series of gift guides. Don't forget to check out my beauty gift guide and come back in a few days for my third and final Christmas gift guide- what to get the men in your life!

Catherine x

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Beauty Christmas Gift Guide | 2018

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

I can't believe we're already talking Christmas. Every year seems to fly by and this year is no different. It's time for cosy nights, mulled wine, get togethers and parties. It also means Christmas shopping, which may inject you with fear. I normally do all mine online to avoid the crowds! But wherever I shop, I love using gift guides for inspiration and to help me when i'm stuck in a rut. SO, I thought it'd be helpful to create my own gift guide this year. 


This is the first of 3 Christmas gift guides i'll be posting on my blog. Each guide will have budget, mid-range and luxury items, to cover everyone's needs. This one, as you can tell by the title, is all about beauty. So lets dive in....

Budget Friendly Options
These items cost no more than £20 and are great gifts for friends or family if you're on a budget. They'd also be great as stocking fillers or secret santa prezzies!


  • BOD 20 min prosecco bath salts- £9.99
These bath salts use biodegradable glitter (very important) to turn bathwater gold and shimmery. And the prosecco scent makes it the perfect pamper evening treat!

  • Essie Nail Polish Candy Box- £14.99
A lovely selection of three nail polishes, perfect for Essie fans or nail polish fans in general. 

  • This Works Miniature Miracle Workers- £15.00
I think this is a really thoughtful gift for anyone you know who struggles to sleep. The deep sleep pillow spray and stress check roll on are two of their bestsellers and really do work a treat! 


Mid-Range Beauty Treats


  • With Flying Colours- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick Set- £42
Everyone knows i'm obsessed with the Stila liquid lipstick in Perla. I've mentioned it so many times it's now boring and even classed it as my favourite liquid lipstick! Sets are great ways to try a few colours and this one features a gorgeous range from nudes to deep reds. This is going on my Christmas list....

  • Benefit Bigger & Bolder Brows Set- £31.50
Brow lovers rejoice- this kit has everything you need! Perfect for eyebrow obsessed gals or maybe for a friend who has never got on the brow train before. It comes in three shades- light, medium and deep, and I think it's pretty good value at £31.50. They also do a 'defined and refined set' and 'soft and natural set'.

  • Urban Decay Naked Cherry Palette- £42
Eyeshadow lovers or Naked palette lovers will love the new Urban Decay release for Christmas. With 12 new shades, featuring mattes and shimmers, and ranging from ivory to rose gold to black cherry, this has everything needed for daytime glam or festive party!

Ooh la luxury


  • The Dolce Vita Eye Kit -£80.00
Charlotte Tilbury for me is ultimate luxury. Charlotte does several of these kits but I love a bronze and copper toned eye, so Dolce Vita is the one for me. With eyeliner and mascara, it has everything you need for creating a smokey eye, just in time for New Year. 

  • Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit 4- £69.00
The latest limited edition Hourglass Ambient Lighting palette, featuring four bestselling powders and two new shades. A great investment for travelling or makeup junkies. 



  • Jo Malone Cologne Collection- £70.00
Discover 5 of Jo Malone's beautiful fragrances with this collection. Perfect for travelling, trying a few scents before investing in one or for mixing and matching. 


So there, the first of my Christmas gift guides. Hope you found some inspiration, maybe just for your own Christmas list... Check back in a few days for the next one!

Catherine x
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OOTD | Autumn Day

Thursday, 1 November 2018
I have been loving this outfit recently. It features this beaut bat wing jumper from Pull & Bear, high waisted mom jeans from Missguided and my go-to heeled boots.
I've also been loving tucking in my tops recently. There's something about it that makes you look more put together. I still like to wear this jumper not tucked in, it's quite flowy and baggy, but goes with just about everything. 
It was unusually warm for autumn when I shot these photos, but throw on a leather jacket and your good to go even when the temperature hits single figures. 
What's your go-to style in autumn?

*Outfit Details*

  • Pull & Bear Jumper: I couldn't find the exact jumper online as it is over a year old but i've found one that's similar!
  • Missguided High Waisted Mom Jeans
  • New Look Heeled Boots
  • Again, my Topshop backpack isn't stocked anymore but i've found some similar bags: Asos backpack / Pull&Bear backpack / 



Catherine x
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