Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Her

There’s nothing wrong with giving flowers or candy on valentine’s day [I mean, I would be extremely happy with getting those any day because they're two of my all time favorite things #basicprobz]. But if you’re looking for something different, the BEST kind of gifts are presents that someone would love, but would never actually want to spend the money on for themselves. So if you’re a guy looking for his girlfriend, or a girl looking for your bff [best friend eva award, ps] here’s my guide for gifts she’ll love that won’t break your bank


1. Blow Out Gift Card


Blow outs are one of my all time favorite things- I mean, someone else washes/styles your hair while you sit and sip champagne? Nothing better than taking the stress out of getting ready and turning it into a fun treat. Girls love any kind of spa treatment, and this one is simple, cheap and will definitely be appreciated!

My recommendation: I personally love drybar, but most salons offer blowout services. There are other salons specifically dedicated to just blow outs, but this one has always delivered the best experience for the best price.

Price Point: $40

2. Perfume


Perfume is one of those things all girls love, but rarely ever want to spend money on. The thought of spending around $80 never seems reasonable, even if it’s on something you use every day. Getting her a new scent will be thoughtful, actually enjoyable and something she’ll be reminded by every day.

My recommendation: Love Express for Women is the perfect scent to get in the spring mindset. It’s light, it’s fresh and the best part? It’s comparable to popular, fruity scents while being at least $20 less expensive than it’s counterparts.

Price Point: $44

3. Makeup


This may seem daunting from a male’s perspective, but this is a great gift if you’re dating a girlier girl. We love all things makeup / beauty / nails, and getting it as a gift is great because it shows you know her interests. From girl to girl, I can personally say I would love if a friend gave me this! I love my original naked palette, but don’t want to invest in buying another one when I have other expenses.

My recommendation: Naked 3 Palette from Urban Decay. You can’t go wrong with this high end set of neutrals- it can be used to create a million different looks!

Price Point: $52

4. Tiffany’s


It’s pretty obvious that any girl would die to get a little blue box as a gift. Most people think it’s extremely expensive, but there are so many great gifts for inexpensive prices! Just remember: flowers last for a week, Tiffany’s lasts forever.

My recommendation: wine glasses

This gift is literally killing six birds with one stone. You’re giving her a gift for her home, you’re giving her something that you can use together AND it’s going to come in the largest Tiffany’s box ever. These are my favorite gifts to give to my friends because nothing makes you feel more special than seeing this large, super-lux gift. You get to keep the box, and then use the wine glasses for girls nights together for years!

Christmas Gift Guide for HER

With Christmas right around the corner, buying presents is probably on your mind. If your anything like me, you told your self you weren't going to leave it to the last minute like all the years before. You even started your shopping early this year. But I will let you in on a secret, you will always find someone else to buy for! The struggle is real and never ending. So to make it easier for you, I have complied this gift guide for the women in your life!

JET SETTER TRAVEL ADAPTOR

I found this little device while out shopping the other day and I LOVE it and I hope this appears in my Christmas stocking. It is a universal adapter that works for all of Europe, Australia, UK and USA. I know that has my travel plans for the next few years covered!

Easy to use and compact, this universal travel adaptor is the perfect travel companion for overseas trips. Keep the adapters safe in the zip top pouch featuring a Forever New branded plate. The adaptors are compatible with the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. The product comes with an instruction sheet with diagrams and explanations on how to use. The adaptors are compatible with the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. The product comes with an instruction sheet with diagrams and explanations on how to use. Fabrication for the pouch: Outer – Polyurethane. Lining – Polyester. Made in China.

This can be found at any Forever New stores and retails for $24.99

VICTORIAS SECRET BOW BANDEAU BIKINI

A playful bow shows off the sweet side of this bandeau top. Designed in luxe Italian fabric for a silky-soft feel. From our exclusive Very Sexy collection of top-of-the-line push-up tops.

• Non-removable padding; medium lift
• Underwire
• Goldtone back hook closure
• Fully lined
• Imported nylon/Lycra® spandex

Silky-smooth Italian fabric makes this teeny bottom a big deal.

• Minimal back coverage
• Goldtone logo on back
• Fully lined
• Imported nylon/Lycra® spandex

This is a stunning swim suit and would be the perfect edition for any girls Christmas stocking. It is RRP US$58.50 and US$38.50

BEST WISHES LUSH GIFT SET

Best wishes, glad tidings and three bath time wonders just for you. A Christmas classic that comes back year after year. So the main reason I chose this gift set out of the hundreds that Lush offer is that this set has the most popular Christmas Lush products. I also think this is great for someone who you know loves Lush, but you're worried about buying something they already have. This set is purely Christmas based, so more than likely the receiver wont already have everything in the set!

LUXURY LUSH PUD BATH BALLISTIC
For a soothing and calming bath, this year Lush Pud has gone all luxury with colourful polka dots that float to the surface making pastel islands in the water. A relaxing bath treat made with the comforting lavender and ylang ylang scent of Twilight – perfect for a bath before bedtime.

GOLDEN WONDER BATH BALLISTIC
Drop this gold dusted gift into a warm bath and watch in wonder as golden stars burst out, dissolving in the water before your very eyes, turning the bath water a vibrant blue. The champagne-like fragrance of sweet orange oil, cognac oil and lime oil will uplift your spirits.

SNOWCAKE SOAP
A Lush classic and bestseller, a slice of Snowcake smells just like the irresistible almond marzipan on the Christmas cake. Lather up with gorgeous rose absolute, that soothes dry and stressed skin, and berry scented cassie absolute. This year’s design is an impressive gold covered wheel – so every slice will get a lustrous, golden topping!

This set is more affordable at a RRP of $19.99, So it is great for friends or parents if you dont have the biggest budget in the world.

LILLIAN STRAPLESS BEADED BELT DRESS

This glamorous couture range strapless dress is a beautiful addition to your party season wardrobe. Featuring a gorgeous floating sheer silk overlay that is pulled together by a stunning embellished self-tie belt. Fully lined and with a corseted bust and nonslip tape

I love this dress, I think it is classic and beautiful and not many women wouldn't like it, so it is a safe purchase for any men. It can be smart casual to a nice dinner or it can be very formal to a wedding. It is very rewearable, so although it can be a little pricey at $159 , really its an investment because you would wear it so frequently. ( Does anyone else tell themselves this?) This can also be found at Forever New.



M.A.C STOKE OF MIDNIGHT: HOLIDAY COLLECTION 

Coordinated corals create a night you'll remember with the limited-edition M•A•C Stroke of Midnight Lip and Cheek Bag. Featuring Lipstick in warm red layered with a gleaming, golden Lipglass, Powder Blush in shimmering peach, Slim Mirror and the 129SE Powder/Blush Brush. Packaged in a sleek black and white clutch, accented with gold piping and zip closure, lined graphic interior. Exclusively at M•A•C stores.

This set is great for women of all ages, it can be a great starter kit for a young girl or it could be a great edition to an already established collection for a more mature lady. It is a little pricey at RRP $125

KATY PERRY'S KILLER QUEEN PERFUME

The perfume, which was named after the song by Queen's Freddie Mercury, represents the kind of woman Katy strives to be in her personal life. "Freddie Mercury painted the lyrics of this woman who I wanted to be," she said. "She seemed very powerful, and she captivated a room when she walked in."

Announced as a playful, sophisticated, powerful, edgy and delicious fragrance, it reflects the rebellious spirit of the singer. Its creation is signed by Laurent Le Guernec of IFF. Top notes include wild berries, dark plum and bergamot accords. The main note of the heart is velvety red flower (Celosia), but there are also Sambac jasmine and rainbow plumeria. The base contains cashmere, patchouli and liquid praline.

The bottle is shaped like a red ruby and comes in its own golden pedestal. The fragrance is available as 15, 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum with body lotion and shower gel.


I hope this helped anyone who was stuck for gift ideas for the women in their lives. Stay tuned for the male gift guide coming in a few days. 

Fragrance Friday: Taylor By Taylor Swift

This is the third perfume from Taylor I've bought and loved both of her previous perfumes. The newest addition to her collection however, is quite different from the others...

It's richer, creamier and more mature. The fruity notes of lychee, tangerine and apricot mix beautifully with a floral concoction of magnolia, hortensia, vanilla orchid and peony. Some woodiness and musk in the base give it some guts and overall, it's a delicious, addictive scent.

For me, this is my favourite of all three of Taylor's perfumes. The one thing I can't take to however, is the bottle. The design in theory is nice, but something about the multi-coloured ribbon pattern looks a bit cheap to me. Maybe it's the mix of the vintage looking cap (complete with fake pearls) paired with the milkshake-glass-like flacon, mixed with the 70's style disco print. It seems like the designers couldn't decide what direction they wanted to go in, so added a little bit of everything and for me it just doesn't work.  That being said, packaging shouldn't matter and I've still fallen totally in love with the scent.

As usual with Taylor's perfumes, the price point is really affordable too at $45 for 30ml, $60 for 50ml and $80 for 100ml. It is only sold as an EDP so the staying power is great. Overall a total winner for me. Well done Taylor!

Fashion Haul: Victorias Secret

I spent way too much money in Victorias Secret while in the US

June Beauty Favourites

So I know I have been MIA the last few weeks, but the exciting news is that we moved! The not so exciting news is that we have no internet! We are still struggling to get it up and running but till then I have organsied some posts to go out that are videos from my Youtube Channel that I have no shared here before. So sorry for the half ass posts but I promise you, I have big things planned for when I get everything together. 

Till then, here is a delayed monthly favourites! 

REVIEW: MARC JACOBS HONEY

Honey is the new addition the Marc Jacobs fragrance collection; it’s essentially a sweet fragrance, quite floral and fruity, with a hint of honey and vanilla. It’s lovely to wear on the daytime and because of its light scent, it’s perfect for Summer! The bottle is truly stunning with white polka dots all over, pearls and bee stripes; it is definitely one for the dressing table and it’s earned a special place on mine amongst my favourite fragrances!

The exciting part is that, to celebrate the launch of Honey, Marc Jacobs wants you to be a part of the buzz. They will be running a competition on Instagram, giving you the chance to win Marc Jacobs fashion and fragrance prizes by taking a photo of your favourite Honey Spots in London and uploading it to Instagram. This can be anywhere you like in London; I can’t wait to see what are your favourite spots in London.  Here’s how to enter:

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Take a picture of your #MJHONEYSPOT on Instagram

2. Tag photo with #MJHONEYSPOTS and name the location of the spot

3. Post picture and you’re automatically entered

Honey is a sunny delicious floral – happy and energetic, with a touch of the unexpected. Meet Marc Jacobs new Honey and discover #MJHONEYSPOTS at www.marcjacobsfragrances.com

Victorias Secret Angel Gold Fragrance Review

Victoria’s Secret has launched Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold, a new fruity floral fragrance for women. Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold is a updated version to last year’s Victoria’s Secret Angel.

Take the stage. Steal the spotlight. Make every day runway-worthy with this eau de parfum, a sexy blend of sparkling bergamot, lush gardenia and musk. Spray on for scent that lingers. Earn your wings—Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold.

Well, I don’t know about sexy, but this sent definitely lingers!! The perfume is definitely long lasting compared to some of its competitors. This scent easily lingers for about 6-8 hours,

                                 

This scent is a really pretty, very fruity and florally. This is definitely a day time sent. I think it is quite a young scent and very easy to wear. If you liked past Victoria’s secrets scents you will love this one. With top notes of Prickly pear, kumquat, pomelo blossom, red berry sorbet, orange crème, sparkling bergamot. It dries down to notes of Musk, vanilla woods, gold amber crystals, sandalwood, cedarwood

Lindsay Ellingson is the perfect choice as the spokes women for this fruity florally perfume, as she is the perfect embodiment of the girl next door image which this scent represents. This perfume is perfectly suited to a teen to young women. The packaging has the classic angel wings on the back with a modern graphic on the front. It is a very nice addition to any girls perfume collection.

First look: 'Taylor' by Taylor Swift

The new perfume, Taylor by Taylor Swift, follows in the footsteps of her past scents Wonderstruck and Wonderstruck Enchanted, but focuses more on the singer’s personal style rather than a magical world where chandeliers dangle out of the sky.

“My first two fragrances were more about fairytales,” Taylor told StyleWatch. “But this fragrance is more about my own style, so I wanted the name to be more personal.”

The bottle design is simple and modern, reflecting the singer’s own quirky and retro style, crowned with a ring of pearls. "Pearls are the one the fashion accessories that never seems to go out of style,” she said. “I keep a strand in my purse, and throw them on whenever I need to dress up my outfit."

So what does Swifts new fragrance smell like? The singer calls the perfume “a mix of a lot of things: It’s sweet, it’s sophisticated, it draws you in. It’s really my way of translating classic, yet modern, into a perfume.”

The new scent blends top notes of lychee, sparkling tangerine and magnolia petals, and a base of sandalwood, apricot nectar, and a blend of woods. Does anyone else smell a romantic and whimsical spring picnic?

Taylor by Taylor Swift will hit Ulta and Ulta.com in late June.

Victoria's Secret Bombshell Review

Perfect for on-the-go beauty, day or night. Sexy today. Sexy tomorrow. Sexy forever. Embrace your inner bombshell with this FiFi® Award-winning eau de parfum from our Victoria’s Secret Bombshell fragrance  ollection. A glamorous blend of purple passion fruit, Shangri-la peony and vanilla orchid. Spray on for scent that lingers.

The ad claims it is a day or night sent, when I first read, I was skeptical, thinking its generally always one or the other. However this is one of the more flexible fragrances. I still think it is more day than night, but it definitely would not raise any eyebrows if you were to switch it up once and a while. 

The scent is a very fresh and fruity. It is quite a young scent and very easy to wear. If you liked past Victoria’s secrets scents you will love this one. With top notes of Tangelo, pineapple, strawberry, purple passion fruit. It dries down to Musk, blonde woods, oakmoss The face of the fragrance is Candice Swanepole, who is Victoria’s secrets favorite angel at the moment. She is a perfect choice because she is the ultimate bombshell. She is young and sexy which is exactly what this fragrance is trying to emulat02e. The packaging is beautiful and simple. It is a classic shape with the signature victorias secret stripes and a pretty bow to finish it off. This perfume is perfect for all ages

Chanel's Coco Noir Fragrance Review

Coco Noir was launched in September 2012.

"For Coco Noir, I thought of Coco and of Coco Mademoiselle too, because it’s also part of the history. I wanted to continue exploring an entire esthetic range of CHANEL perfumery, a range that distinguishes itself from the Florals, one that is illustrated by Bois-des-Iles and Cuir de Russie. I took it up with Coco. It’s what I like to call the CHANEL Coromandel culture, what you see and feel in her apartment. The night vision of the ‘Orient that starts and ends in Venice’ imposed itself upon me and that is where I wanted to go.” perfumer Jacques Polge.
In 1984, there was Coco, that sumptuous blend of wood, resins, flowers, spices and fruit. A treasure trove of splendours and an endless source of discovery and sensual delight. Then, in 2001, came Coco Mademoiselle, a breath of air that lightens this cornucopia of fragrance, in which everything is simplified and accelerated in a radiant burst of fruit and flower. And today there is Coco Noir, a great nocturnal Baroque. Another journey in the wake of a Gabrielle who fully embraced the dazzle of black and Venice, incorporating them not only into her creations but into her life.

Top notes: grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot, Heart: rose, narcissus, rose geranium leaf and jasmine. Base: tonka bean, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and white musk frankincense.

This particular perfume was my wedding fragrance, it lasted all night and even into the next day! The staying power is incredible.

The bottle is just as classic as the brand is. Sleek and simple, the signature black colouring. This is deffinitly a classic perfume in the making. It is a musky scent, a perfect night time perfume. This fragrance is perfect for all ages.