Christmas Gifting: Ghost Fragrance Bauble

Christmas is around the corner! Hopefully you aren't in panic buying mode, but if you are perhaps this post could be a helpful steer. This week's offering is a fragrance encased in a bauble! I've seen these advertised in a few Christmas gift magazines from the likes of Boots, Superdrug and Feel Unique. Firstly they look adorable! The bauble itself could be reused and up-cycled with glitter, figurines, feathers or anything else for a tree decoration next year.

Secondly, this is the perfect stocking filler or small present to accompany another gift you already have for someone. I've never tried any fragrances from Ghost, so these seem like a perfect way to do so. The bottle is more than your average teeny sample size, but smaller than the smallest bottle available at fragrance counters. They have a few scents in this format for Christmas, but they have been selling out quickly every time they're restocked online, so keep a sharp eye on the lookout for them in stores and online! I will not list the price here just in case the recipient of the ones I've bought read the blog!

Christmas Gifting: Tarte Palette

I know, ANOTHER palette! I bought this at the beginning of November on the Sephora website, they have a fantastic range of products usually only available in the US. They are based in the US, but it can be worthwhile shopping with them for cheaper prices, fairly reasonable international shipping and NO extra import fees, hurrah!

This is Tarte's Christmas offering. A huge bundle including 24 eyeshadows, a 'Lights, camera action' mascara (RRP. $21), a dual ended eyeshadow brush AND an additional travel friendly palette which includes 6 more eyeshadows, a bronzer and an 'Amazonian Clay 12 hour blush' (RRP. $28). All of this is available for $59 or £39 for a fantastic range of make-up. The brand prides itself on being eco-friendly and cruelty-free. All of their products have been formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phlthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulphate and gluten, basically no nasty ingredients!

The collection is presented in a beautifully sequined box. I really love the range of matte, satin and shimmer eyeshadows in this palette. The eyshadows have seasonal names, my favourites include "Yule Be Surprised", "Peach on Earth" and "Under the Mistle-Taupe". This would be a great gift for any make-up lover, or anyone starting out with make-up as the set includes such a great range of products. For anyone not wanting to pruchase form a US site, Tarte cosmetics are also available on QVC's website.

Christmas Gifting: Tanya Burr Candy Glam

This week is the first of a few Christmas gifting posts. I'm starting with the beautiful 'Candy Glam' Christmas palette from Tanya Burr beauty. If you didn't already know, Tanya Burr is one of THE most successful British beauty bloggers/vloggers, you can currently see her gracing the cover of Glamour UK magazine (a peek of which can be seen in the top photo). I've tried a few of the lipglosses from her range and have loved the quality of them!

This palette once again has not disappointed. Within it's gorgeous packaging which echoes the colour scheme of the rest of her range, you'll find 9 gorgeous Autumnal/Winter eyeshadows, a neutral lipgloss, bronzer and blush. I can't wait to experiment with the eyeshadows, particularly the cranberry shade 'Plumberry' which will be perfect for Christmas day or Christmas party make up looks. There are some lovely shimmery highlight shades as well as smokey tones to create dramatic stand out eye make up looks. I'd recommend using 'Snowflake' under the brow bone for a pop of highlight, and 'Starry Night' in the inner corner of the eye for some added shimmer to open up the eyes.

Much like the rest of her range, this palette is really affordable for the amount of products you get for £10. This palette provides a perfect variety if you want to try out the brand for the first time. Be sure to keep an eye out for this, it has already been incredibly popular! Tanya Burr Beauty is available at Feel Unique and also on the Superdrug website and selected Superdrug stores.