Christmas treats

Happy New Year beauties!

Hope you all had a great time and haven't suffered too much today if it was your first day back! So ladies, what beauty goodies did you find in your stockings this year? Did your beauty wishlists come true? For me, it seems I was very much on the Nice list as Santa was clearly feeling very generous. Here are a few of my new beauty gifts that I can't wait to try and will hopefully make my Product of the Week spot.

Girls Aloud Kimberley lashes by Eyelure. These were actually a cheeky Christmas gift to myself... well I needed them from Christmas Eve...! Super fluttery and natural.

Ahhh, one of the wonders of the world, it would seem, according to many beauty bloggers and industry experts. But will it mean no more falsies?

Still yet to try, waiting to use up the fabulous John Freida Frizz-Ease hair serum. But again heard amazing things.

After being impressed by my first Avon order a couple of months back, I was delighted to receive this Christmas gift-set of three Glazewear lipglosses in Shimmered, Pink Watermelon and Bronzed and Beautiful.

I was given the mini versions of these as a gift-set for my Secret Santa present at work. And the lovely lady in question clearly knows me very well. One of my favourite liquid liners and mascaras right there :) x

Spoilt much?! 

Did you receive any fab products? Anything you were dying to try and now love?? xo

Treat a loved one to an indulgent facial with Sanctuary Spa this Christmas

I have seen so many amazing Christmas gift ideas recently that I went from not knowing what to buy people to being spoilt for choice. One in particular being this amazing Facial in a Box gift set from Sanctuary Spa. For me, you can't beat a good facial, although regular spa treatments can become costly, and it seems odd to spend so much money on something that can be just effective done yourself for a fraction of the price (unless of course 'extraction' [the removal of blackheads] is on the menu as I'm too much of wimp to do that myself!). And with this gift set, you get the quality of products from a well-established Covent Garden spa in the comfort of your own home.

The Ultimate Facial in a Box comprises:

• 5 Minute Thermal Detox - 15ml
• Lift and Brightening Eye - 5ml
• Polishing Hot Cloth Cleanser - 15ml
• Muslin Cloth
• Warming Microbrasion Polish - 15ml
• Stop the Clock Moisturiser - 10ml
• Therapist Secret Facial Oil - 2ml

All for just £20! I already know who I'm getting this for, make sure you snap it up too and treat someone to a relaxing Christmas.

Christmas beauty wishlist

So, Christmas is 19 days away today, or 16 if you're going by how many doors are left to open on my advent calendar... After countless hours browsing the net looking for potential gift ideas, my list is finally complete. Once I know what I'm getting, however, I much prefer to do my Christmas shopping manually rather than electronically (unless, of course, there is just a too-good-to-miss offer online).   

While selflessly shopping for my nearest and dearest, I couldn't help but notice a few little goodies that I wouldn't be too unhappy about if they just happened to make their way under my tree...

1. Nars Pure Matte lipstick in Madere, £18.50, for a long-lasting, natural pout.

Elemis Japanese Camellia Oil, £27 plus free delivery, is the infamous oil recommended by Victoria Beckham for super silky, luscious skin. Light oil is my go-to body luxury at the moment as opposed to creams.

Love Heart tea lights, £6 for a set of six, will look adorable on my dressing table while pampering for festive nights out.

Xen Tan Dark Lotion, 236ml, £29.50 plus free delivery, is the tan-of-the moment, recommended by beauty bloggers the world over.

Moroccan Oil treatment for all hair types, £30.45 for 100ml plus free delivery. One of my aims in life is to get super glossy locks ala Nicole Scherzinger, and this will put me on the right path.

Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise home candle, £38 - pure bliss.

Girls Aloud for Eylure Kimberley lashes, £5.19, for a touch of glam on NYE.

What's on your wishlist this Christmas?