5 Very Last Minute Gifts

Christmas is fast approaching and we all sometimes forget a gift for someone.

Here is 5 gifts that are cute and easy to pick up.

1) Book lamp from amazon.

I've bought this for myself since it gets pretty dark after work and the lamp I have in the living room isn't the brightest.  This is a cute little book that opens into a light, it has different colour settings and is bright enough to enable me to read a book comfortablely.

2) Himalayan salt or crystal tea light holder

They're pretty easy to pick up in shops, however both of mine did come from a Christmas market, if you have one near they'll more than likely have a few. They're perfect for the crystal lover in your life, they look nice anywhere in a room.

3) The Body Shop Japanese face mask

The Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask is great for anyone who loves a good face mask. As it's in a tub instead of a sheet mask it was last then a while longer and who doesn't want to get rid of the pollution from the day.

4) DrSalts bath salts.

These come in a few different types but I have the sleep therapy one as it's a lovely lavender smell which is relaxing for bedtime. I've used this a few times now and my body does feel a little more relaxed than a normal bath. I picked this up in Tesco but I think Holland and Barrett also sell it.

5) Christmas reads

Both of these are full of short stories set around Christmas time. I'm halfway though both and I'm enjoying them. Not every short story is great but they're enjoyable non the less. Murder at Christmas is a selection of crime stories and The twelve strange days of Christmas is a selection of supernatural stories, they're spooky and fun.

Christmas Wishlist

Planning My Christmas Outfit | With Clothes I Already Own

Of course I've left it until Christmas eve to figure out what to wear tomorrow. I'll be doing the rounds tomorrow, going to my partners mum's in the morning then in the afternoon going to my parents for lunch. So for this i want something comfy and i don't own anything festive apart from glitter tights, if they count.


I've decided on the star jumper as it's the only thing i can call festive. I'll be wearing it over the dress with the colour popped over, to make it somewhat put together. Also if it's warm inside their homes i can always take the jumper off and it's still a put together looking outfit.


Pairing it with my red Dr Martens as they're one of the few things i own which is red. That's the only way i can bring festive colours into my outfit.



One year i might actually have some king of festive clothes, but i don't want to buy them if I'll only wear them once a year. Seems like a waste of money to me. Use the clothes you already have, there will be something in there you can use.

Merry Chirstmas/Yule/Holidays and a happy new year!

Christmas Gifts | 5 I've bought

Christmas is just around the corner now. If you're still looking and have no clue what to buy for your friends and family here is 5 ideas that I've used this year.

1 - Pet socks. No not socks for those furry lived ones but socks with the pets face printed on them. I've bought my mum some this year with my dogs face on and I've got some for my partners step mum as her dog died this year. They look super cute and who doesn't love getting socks at Christmas?

2 - Soy candle. They're better for your health as they burn cleaner than other candles. We all have a candle lover in our life and I'm sure they would love a unique one hand made from etsy or somewhere similar.  Ive asked my parents for some horror soy candles from FreeSpirtGBR this year. I love horror and I can re-use the jars they come in for something else.

3 - Cruelty free handmade bath bombs or other beauty products. We all love lush but buying handmade items on etsy means you can get some cool and unique bath bombs. I've bought my friend a harry potter sorting house bath bomb from the same shop as above. From her reaction I'd say she loved it.

4 - A canvas/picture framed. I'm getting a canvas for my partners step mum with the dog on to go with the socks as I know how much she misses her and will love to put a picture of her up on the walls. I've also printed out of a picture of myself and my dog and framed it to give to my mum.

5 - Travel mug. Whether to use to travel to work with or just to keep in a bag when put and about. A travel mug helps us cut down on take away cups with helps the environment and you can get some cool ones. I've bought my partner a harry potter one as he a been using one of mine on the chilly mornings to go to work with. Just make sure it's not porcelain which is easily breakable. Even better would be to get a bamboo one.

What are you buying loved ones this year?

Alternative & Gothic Gift Guide

 

It's almost time for Christmas with only less than 2 weeks to go. Don't know what to buy the spooky lover? As with every year i always ask for something spooky related, i can't help it. It is however easier to shop for these around Halloween, but if you forget then not to worry. You could always buy them something from killstar, I'm always wanting something from them at most of the year, they have a variety of items to gift other than clothes too.

Could always opt to buy them something by sourpuss, i love a lot of their home items but always get around to finding them when they go out of stock.

Any of the items from above i would love to receive, and I'm sure and lot of spooky lovers would to. Heck i already own the moon bag because i couldn't resist it. That bat pin is calling me because it's so darn cute! Anything with a bat on i fall in love with.

And when in doubt some cute dark socks will always do the trick! Along with mugs, who can ever own enough mugs?

Christmas Tv and Music Gift Guide*

 TV and Music Gift Guide

It's that time of year again now that Halloween is over, time to think about what to buy people for Christmas and buying for some people can be tricky as they can be picky. So for me it's easier to buy items for people based around things they like such as TV shows and music. It narrows down what to buy for them and you know they will like it as it's something they enjoy listening to or watching.

With new seasons of every ones favourite shows coming out this year why not buy them something around that. It could be a simple pop funko to items of clothing such as everyone favourite Christmas item, pyjamas! It's cold and who doesn't love getting some new pyjamas to snuggle into? You can change into them the same day you get then, having new PJ's to wear just feels nice. We all know someone who could do with some new ones. Or since Christmas is in during winter why not buy someone a scarf or beanie, they always come in handy for those cold December and January morning. I have a beanie that says "Winter is coming" which is clearly a game of thrones reference.

My picks are based on what i think anyone would like and have some use for. Items that are practical and some that aren't but decoration items are always nice to have.

The Walking Dead:

Everyones favourite Zombie show.

There is always an excuse to buy someone a new cup even if they have way to many already. It's something easy as there is many designs to choose from and everyone will like it. Pop funkos as people like to collect them and they're just look cute!

Game Of Thrones:
Take away the blues of having to wait a year or so for the next season with some game of thrones related items. Found out what their favourite house is a buy them a t-shirt with the house symbol on. Or a boxset of the seasons up to now.

Or is music is more their scene a few new albums have been realised this year. My picks for my loved ones would be;

 Marilyn Manson - Heaven Upside Down 
Marilyn's latest album is fantastic and fans seem to be enjoying it.
If they're a big fan and already own the album you could always buy a t-shirt or hoodie which is related to this album.

Motionless In White - Graveyard Shift
This album came out earlier this year and it's fantastic. The whole album is strong. Again if they already own this album then there is always the option of buying them a t-shirt so they can represent the bands they love.




Winter Warmers;
As i said above it's always great to buy items that can be useful for the winter, not only will they get some use out of the item but you'll get to see them wear it a lot and it will remind them of you. Beanies, gloves and scarfs, are always useful as they can change an outfit and within winter since we wear coats most of the time winter accessories can help with not feeling like you're always in the same things. I know i love owning a few different scarfs so i can change them around to create different looks depending on what I'm wearing.

Safe to say Christmas gifts don't have to be sets of smelly stuff including shower gel etc.







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Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas is almost here. Last ditch effort to buy everything for everyone this week.
I put together this gift ideas of something i feel people would l ike to open that aren't your normal shower gel gift sets.

Chocolate pizza for the person who loves food, same with the nandos set and the nutella toast set. I would love to receive the nutella set as i love nutella to sat with and i think it looks cute.

Friendship book to show that friend you love them!

Colouring book for the stressed person if your life as they help you relax. Or the artist type.

Mermaid towel for the person who is always cold and loves to relax.

Sleep set to help that person who has a difficult time sleeping drift of into sleep land.

And gizmo teddy just because hes so cute!