The Ultimate Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas is just one whole week away - I'll give you just a second for that to sink in. If you're like me you may have the majority of your shopping done but there's those last few bits you need to grab for your loved ones. Luckily for you I've searched the internet for the best gift sets and unique gifts. I've sectioned it into four categories - beauty, food, home and miscellaneous. There's something in there for both genders too. Happy Holidays!

Molton Brown Black Peppercorn Bauble | Percy & Reed Set | Nails Inc Winter Collection | Smashbox Primer Try It Kit | Benefit Sweet Tintations Gift Set | Soap & Glory Gift Set | Topshop Smokey Eye Kit | No7 Skincare Collection | Korres Shaving Foam | Clinique Party Pretty Set | Benefit World Famous Neutrals | L'Occitane Men's Toiletries Set | Lord & Berry Get The Look Set | Korres Party Survival Kit |

Bailey's Fudge Tin | Smirnoff Cocktail Mixer | Hairy Bikers Spice Tool Box | Jar Of Flying Saucers | Ferrero Rocher Pyramid | Terry's Chocolate Orange Popping Candy | Starbucks Coffee Duo | Twinings Tea Selection | Pot Noodle Set | Jagerbomb Gift Set| Mojito Cocktail Set | Hotel Chocolat Goody Bag | Nandos Salt & Sauce Set | Starwberry Biscuit Gift Set | Thorntons Chocolate Reindeer | Coke Glass Straw Dispenser 

Paperchase Daisy Frame | Happy Jackson Lunch Box | Wooden Heart Chopping Board | Vintage Pink Alarm Clock | Union Jack Floral Cushion | Love On Toast Stamp | Laura Ashley Measuring Cups | Jo Malone Candle | Pizza Cutter Set | Egg and Spoon Breakfast Set | Happy Jackson Travel Mug | Baby Bunny Night Light 

Mini Masterpiece Set | I Am So Poorly Hot Water Bottle | Doggie Doodles Pen | iPhone 5 Chips Phone Case | Champagne Comet Cork | Detox Pamper Pack | Pizza Party Dice Game | Happy Jackson Pencil Case | Make Your Own Landmark Set | You're Confusing Me Metal Sign | Festival Kit 

There are some really amazing gift sets out this year with proper mint savings. A lot of things on this gift guide are currently on sale but order fast as they are selling out and last order dates in time for Christmas are approaching very quickly!

The Winter Highlights

Winter is the season I reach for the highlighters the most. There's something about a product being able to take you from dull looking skin to a Winter's morning glow. Topshop's Highlighter in Sunbeam is my latest purchase. I've really been enjoying it lately - I wrote in full about it HERE. One product I loved last Winter that I have recently rediscovered is Seventeen's Skin Wow Highlighter. I adore this product so much because of it's multi uses. It can also be used as a primer or added to your foundation for a dewy finish. Not bad for one of the cheapest out there on the market. Recently I got my hands on a mini sized Benefit High Beam and it was like love at first sight. I love the finish it gives to the skin and tend to use it along the cheekbones to enhance them. More than likely I will be repurchasing the full size. Bourjois' Java Rice Powder isn't exactly your typical highlighter but it does have a shimmer to it. This gives a lovely radiance to the skin.

What's your favourite highlighter?

Accessories For The Party Season

Following on from my recent Topshop Wishlist for the party season I thought I'd add some of the accessories I'm lusting after at the moment. It's no hidden secret that the right accessories can completely change the look of a plain and simple dress. Personally my favourite way to incorporate glitter, sequins and embellishment is through wearing accessories. If you can't wear lots of jewellery and killer heels over the party season then when can you?

• New Look Glitter Box Clutch
• Warehouse Plate Necklace
• Missguided Velvet Heeled Sandals
• Topshop Rose Gold Sandals
• New Look Embellished Envelope Clutch
• River Island Black Clutch Bag
• Topshop Detailed Collar Necklace
• New Look Leopard Sandals

What shops are offering the best accessories in your opinion?

Music Monday: Gig Make-up

If you've ever been to a gig that can get a little lively then you'll know you can kiss goodbye to your make-up lasting. However after several attempts I think I've nailed down a make-up routine that's actually 'gig-proof' - I even put it to the test at Kasabian last week and there was a lot of jumping around involved there. 

• Garnier Perfect Blur Primer
• L'Oreal True Match Foundation
• Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
• Seventeen Skin Wow Highlighter
• Benefit Benetint
• Avon Eye Primer
• Bourjois Smoky Eyes Trio in Gris Dandy
• Elf Precision Liquid Eyeliner
• Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara
• Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in Nude-ist

First Impressions: Smashbox

Smashbox is a brand I've wanted to try out for a long long time but have just never got round to it. So when I popped into Boots on that dreaded Black Friday morning to see what they had on offer I was overly excited to see this little treat on the shelves. It's Smashbox's All For Eyes Kit in a 'try-me size'. The product I've been enjoying the most is the Photo Finish Under Eye Hydrating Primer - hellllllo flawless under eye concealer application. I've heard good things about the Full Exposure Mascara but I found it just didn't match to expectations for me. It gives a nice length to the lashes but not so much on the volume side I found. However, I've liked using this as a bottom lash mascara instead. Finally in this kit was a Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio in Screen Shot which has amazing pigmentation that lasts all day. The shades wouldn't be my usual first choice but made a nice change to my everyday make-up routine. Now I've had a little taste of what Smashbox has to offer I'm definitely eager to explore more of their range - especially their primers.