Aloha! I dunno about you but I am a big fan of the Boots 3 for 2 on gifts at Christmas time.

I always find something for everyone in there. I thought I'd do my pick of the best gifts under £10 which you might find handy if you have a secret santa present to buy!

Travel kit / Beauty product / Tea sampler / Ceramic mug / Sanctuary Little Bag of Joy

Twinings Tea Set £10 - This one would be good for the tea lover in your life or your office!

Starbucks Sprinkler Set £13 - I love a good Starbucks and I know a few people who would also love this, especially my boss who is a big fan of coffee!

Beauticology Travel Kit £8 - I think this one looks worth a lot more than £8. Beauticology products always smell so yummy! And this sequin travel bag is so cute!

Soap & Glory Bright and Bubbly £10 - I don't think I know anyone who doesn't like soap & glory so this is one I could add as a little extra into any parcel!

Sanctuary Spa Little Bag of Joy £10 - I've received Sanctuary Spa products as gifts quite a few times and I've never been disappointed. They always come in such pretty little bags or boxes as well! 

Will you be taking advantage of the Boots 3 for 2 this year?

xxxxx

Alternative Advent

Aloha! As we are nearing that time of year again (where has this year gone?!), I thought I'd do a little post on the alternative advent calendars if chocolate is not for you, or if you fancy something different this year.

So here is my pick of the best alternative advent calendars!

Yankee Candle Carousel - £31.99

If like me you are obsessed with scented candles, then this is the one for you. There are lots of different scented tea lights behind each door, as well as 4 votives in the new season fragrances (berry trifle, bundle up, cosy by the fire & winter glow). It is quite pricey, but surely worth it for any yankee candle lover.

Lush 12 days of Christmas - £49.95

Now this one doesn't actually have enough windows to begin opening on the 1st December, but it was so cool I had to include it! Featuring favourites like the comforter shower gel, butterbear, and cinders, this is one I'd love to get my hands on! 

English Tea Shop - £11.20

If you love a good brew then this is one for you. Each box contains a different christmas themed tea bag, including Gingerbread Man & Candy Cane.

Bomb Cosmetics - £24.99

I like this one, it has the look of a traditional advent calendar, but it contains little soaps and bath bombs. Bomb cosmetics are a really good brand too with lots of lovely different scents so I'd imagine this one will be a (christmas) cracker *bad-um-ch*

Benefit - £34.50

This is out of stock online but it might still be available in stores. Again it only covers 12 days, but when it contains products such as Porefessional, They're Real Mascara, and Lollitint, who could complain?!

Make-up Revolution - £45

Another beauty calendar, but containing 24 full sized cosmetics, this one is pretty good value! And revolution's cosmetics are always really good quality so you can't really go wrong.

L'Occitane - £39

Again, this one has sold out online, but it might still be available in stores. I really love this one. It is super cute and I love all the products you get in it. And you know they are going to be excellent quality, and smell amazing! 

So that is my pick of my favourite alternative advent calendars for this year! 

Have you purchased an alternative advent or will you be sticking to chocolate?

xxxxx

Amsterdam Haul

Hello Everyone! I thought I'd show you a few of the purchases I made whilst in Amsterdam last week! 

Checked Cardigan - €29.99 from Bershka

I instantly fell in love with this as soon as I saw it! I wanted to buy an item of clothing from a brand which I cannot buy in Scotland so this was perfect! It will keep me nice and cosy at my desk!

Amber Romance and Mango Temptation Body Spray's - €14 each from Victoria's Secret

Love Spell Eau de Toilette - €14 from Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret is another brand I can't get my hand's on in Scotland! I've heard lots of good things about their beauty products so I took the plunge and grabbed these in duty free! They had a 3 for €30 deal on so these were a bargain! I also grabbed 2 pairs of undies whilst there!

Cat clothes hooks- €2 each from Flying Tiger (Dutch version of Tiger)

I've been looking for some hooks for my bathroom door so I can hang up my towels on the back of the door! When I spotted these I just had to have them! They are also the perfect colour for my bathroom! They came in lime green and red too! You might be able to pick these up in Tiger stores in the UK too!

So, along with a lot of cheese, these are my little presents to myself from Amsterdam! 

I have to say, the shopping in Amsterdam is pretty good! If I didn't only have hand luggage, I'm sure I would have come back with a lot more! 

xx

Luxury Christmas Gift Guide: For Her

Hey Lovelies! After spending many a night browsing the christmas gift sections of various websites, I've decided to put together a list of my picks of luxury gifts for her! I've purchased a few of these ideas but I won't say who for incase they see this post!

Moet & Chandon Golden Goblet Gift Set- £59.99. Selfridges.com

I love this set. I've purchased it for someone's christmas and it looks even better for real than it does in the picture! 

Edinburgh Gin Cocktail Set- £40. johnlewis.co.uk

This is currently out of stock on line but your local store might have some left! You can't beat a raspberry flavoured gin cocktail! 

Elizabeth Arden All Day Chic Set- £300 or £50 when you spend £30 on Elizabeth Arden Products at Boots. 

This is amazing value if you get it for just £50! My mum got a similar collection from my dad a few years ago and she loved it! The handy bag for storing it all in is great too! 

Ugg Scuffette Slippers- £70. johnlewis.co.uk

These are on my christmas list! How cosy do they look?! Not sure my tootsies will last without them until christmas! I may just have to gift myself them...hehe! 

Michael Kors 'Brooke' Bag- £310. Selfridges.com

Now you'd have to be feeling super generous to buy someone such an expensive bag but look how pretty it is? A black bag is a pretty safe bet for a gift too. You can never have too many! I love how the top straps are longer than usual handbag straps too! And it's got the cross body strap too depending on what mood you are! I'll need to get saving my pennies for this one! 

I'd love to know which luxury gifts you'd like to receive this christmas! Leave me a comment below :)

xxx