Sunday Manicure: Deborah Lippmann Run, Run Rudolph

I picked up a couple of full size Deborah Lippmann Nail Polishes from TKmaxx recently and they were an absolute bargain. I got a set of three for £5 (without boxes)  and another set of three for £8 (boxed) I got two bottles of the orange and nude, so I might use them as stocking fillers or giveaway prizes :) Anyway... My favourite colour from the bunch is Run, Run Rudolf! It is a perfect festive red, with a little bit of sparkle and the name couldn't be more appropriate for a Christmas manicure :) I am sure it was part of last years Holiday Collection.

Christmas Yankee Candles

I burn candles nearly every day, especially during the colder months. I usually go for therapeutic scents from Neom or Aromatherapy Associates, but... I have some Yankee Candles and cheaper options in my stash too and burn them when my husband is home. He loves vanilla and cinnamon, so the two new additions to my collection have his approval :)

Debenhams Christmas Flowers

When it comes to flowers, I am usually obsessed with them in Spring/Summer and possibly Autumn, but for some reason I take a break from buying bouquets in Winter. I have no idea why, because as soon as this beautiful arrangement arrived at my doorstep, I felt the need to fill the full house with fresh flowers. 

Luxury Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas is the perfect excuse to treat yourself and your loved ones to items normally considered quite pricey. I always feel super generous during the festive period and ...I also know that I can ask my husband for some more expensive treats :) My last gift guide features some fab ideas ranging from £30 to £150 and I hope you find it helpful.

Guest post: Fashion versus function

Fashion versus function: what to wear at work 

Love Me Beauty Box - December

Love Me Beauty December Box* (£10.00 +P&P)

I love beauty boxes and Love Me Beauty is definitely my favourite. In December, I picked menu 1 and as usual, I am very pleased with the contents. There are 3 full size makeup products and two skincare samples in the box this month, most of them from brands I already know and like.

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette (review + swatches)

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette* £37.00

Naked 3 is officially here (ink UK) and you can now buy it in store from House Of Fraser and place an order online tomorrow (Wednesday, 11.12). I received mine last weekend and I fell in love with all the gorgeous shades already. I have the original Naked and Naked 2, but the new one is definitely my favourite. It features 12 stunning neutral shades with pink and rose gold undertones. The colour selection is less varied than it was in the first two Naked palettes, but it makes it much more wearable for daytime.

Latest In Beauty Stocking #whatsinyourstocking

Latest In Beauty are currently running a fab offer in their sample shop, where you can create your perfect Christmas stocking packed with beauty treats of your choice. With every order of £10 or more, you get the stocking free and... once your stocking arrives, you can enter the #Whatsinyourstocking competition. 

November Favourites

It is finally time to share my November/December favourites with you :) I have been trying out some new products, but I also rediscovered a couple of makeup gems in my  collection. 

Sunday Manicure: Impress Press-On Nails

Impress Press-On Manicure

I found these in my Latest In Beauty Stocking* on Friday and I couldn't wait to give them a go. I have been meaning to buy a pack of Impress Nails since they launched, but they used to be quite expensive, so I quickly forgot about them :) The design I got is a bit crazy, but... I really like it.

WIN £500 worth of John Lewis vouchers with eHarmony

I am happily married, so dating is not my area of expertise anymore, but... getting dressed up is definitely something I love! I put together the outfit above as my perfect Christmas Party attire and I am pretty sure that it would make me feel amazing! Give your Christmas party outfit some extra sparkle with one of five John Lewis vouchers eHarmony is giving away to spread some Christmas cheer. (to enter, use the rafflecopter widget at the end of the post).

Home Cleaning: Best Ways To Clean Your Gas Hob

Photo credit: Pexels

Gas hobs are timeless and add a lovely rustic feel to your kitchen. They also heat a lot faster than electric ones, so there are practical reasons to keep them! One of the key problems with a gas hob is figuring out how to clean it. From removing the racks, to trying to get rid of as much grime as possible.