I know I've been doing lots of gift guides this year, but I thought that doing gift guides specifically for certain interests would be helpful. Today's post is some gift ideas for those that are into fitness!
Make up is always a a nice gift to receive and I get asked quite a bit what palettes I use / what a good gift would be etc. I've put together a few gift ideas that might help you if you're looking to get someone (or yourself :P) make up this Christmas.
Hey guys! Welcome to the first day of Blogmas! Here's hoping this year I can actually stick to it and complete it :P I'm gonna keep the posts short so hopefully that'll help :P For my first I'm gonna post a few ideas for stocking fillers for her! Some cheap and cheerful gifts that are always fun to get! When I think of stocking fillers, I think of fun novelty gifts so that's what this post is all about!
Seeing as I have already done a luxury gift guide for her, I thought it'd only be fair to do one for him too. Here are a couple of ideas I have if you're looking to splurge on your guy this Christmas!
So for Kris Kringle/Secret Santa, you could include gifts that I've already mentioned in my stocking filler gift guides for her. Those are smaller ideas so I thought I'd put together a post focusing on just Kris Kringle gift ideas.
For today's blogmas post, I have put together a few of my fav luxury gift ideas. These are just a few ideas of what I personally think are a great luxury gift.
1. Perfume - Perfume can be cheap or expensive. I usually prefer cheaper scents for every day wear but recently I found the Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir scent absolutely amazing. It is expensive at €109 for 100mls but it lasts ages and I love the scent.
2. LanaiBlo Hairdryer - This hairdryer looks absolutely amazing even if it is €100. I've seen videos of people using it and the results are unbelievable. It makes your hair silky smooth and frizz free in only a few minutes. I have really frizzy and wavy/curly thick hair so this would be ideal for me. They also do a really cute personalised version that you can get someone's name on it. I personally love this - I'll take the white one please!
3. StylPro - This may not seem like much of a luxury gift but at €65 from Meaghar's Pharmacy, it isn't exactly the cheapest. I bought one of these make up brush cleaners a few months ago and honestly wouldn't be without it. It cleans and dries your brushes within seconds. And the best thing is it actually works. You can see how I use it in a video here.
4. A trip away. Who doesn't enjoy travelling? Whether it's a trip abroad or a trip to a luxury hotel in Ireland, who can complain?
Following on from my stocking filler for her gift guide from yesterday, I've decided to put together a post on stocking filler ideas for him.
1. Phone Case - Similar to my post yesterday, a phone case is a great stocking filler. Again, eBay is great for cheap novelty ones but just watch the shipping times. If you're looking for a more durable case then the Otterbox one's are great.
2. An X Box / Playstation game can be a great gift. You can get cheaper ones or new releases which are more expensive. If he's not into games, then why not get a DVD. I find Smyths are great for both.
3. Earphones - Who doesn't need earphones? My fav are definitely the Apple ones (but the old ones!). You can also find cheaper ones like these from Argos which I like too.
4. Novelty Socks - C'mon, you have to throw in the novelty Christmas socks! Penneys do cute cheap ones but these ones from Debenhams are super cute.
5. Aftershave - This is great as it can be cheap or expensive. We usually get Kevin's expensive aftershave when we're in America and I'd usually get a cheaper one for Christmas for him for every day use. I find Sam McCauley's do great ones at very reasonable prices.
Hope these stocking fillers help you. Let me know if you put other things in!
For my first day of blogmas, I've decided to put together a post on ideas for stocking fillers for that female in your life! We always got chocolate, stationery and make up in ours! What did you get in yours?
1. Phone Case - A phone case is a great idea for a stocking and can be catered for all budgets. I buy all of mine, like this one from eBay as they're so cheap. Just be careful if it's being shipped from Asia as they'll take a few weeks and may not arrive before Christmas. If you're looking to splurge on a phone case then an Otterbox is the way to go.
2. Sweets / Chocolate - These chocolate coins from Aunty Nellie's Sweet Shop are a very cheap stocking filler. I always remember getting these in my stocking when I was younger so I think they're the perfect addition to anyone's stocking.
3. Bath Bombs - Dealz have very cute cheap bath bomb sets at the moment but in my opinion, you can't beat Lush! They usually only cost about €5 and the quality and scent are great.
4. Make Up Brushes - This is another thing where you can save or splurge (without reducing the quality). I have a few of the Make Up Revolution brushes which I love, especially the eye brushes. They're super cheap and have lovely gift sets too. Another brand I love which are more expensive than the Make Up Revolution ones but still very affordable are Real Techniques. These are my every day make up brushes and I wouldn't be without them.
5. Lipsticks - You can't go wrong with throwing a lipstick into a stocking. Again it's a great product and can be adjusted to your budget. If you're after a high end brand, I love Mac's Viva Glam II. For a budget brand, my go to lipstick is NYX Thalia.
6. Hat - I love bobble hats and they can be a great gift idea. I love the ones from Custom Vintage Dublin but Penneys do gorgeous cheaper alternatives.
That's just a few of my ideas! Stay tuned for stocking fillers for him which will be up tomorrow.
We're also doing Vlogmas (vlogging every day until Christmas). You can see our first video below.
I've put together a few gift ideas for those who want to give some beauty products as gifts but may be on a budget. I use a lot of these brands myself and the quality of them are amazing. It's not always about the price tag remember!
1. Make Up Revolution Eyeshadow Palette - €11.12
I have a similar palette to this from Make Up Revolution and I must say I love it. Their quality is really good and their prices are very reasonable. Shipping is about €4 and doesn't take too long to arrive. I love this particular palette because it's all matte and has lots of shades that would compliment most, if not all, eye colours.
2. Make Up Revolution Pro Brush Collection - €16.67
I LOVE the look of these brushes! The set contains a powder brush, contour brush, small stippling brush which would be perfect for concealer, an eyeshadow brush, a crease brush and an eyeliner/brow brush. It's a perfect starter kit or a perfect set for extra brushes to add to your collection without spending a whole lot. I think I'm definitely gonna have to pick up some of these myself.
3. Sleek Gold Standard Eyeshadow Palette - €9.49
This palette looks amazing!!!! I love gold and bronze eyeshadows so for me this is a perfect palette. It's very reasonably priced and can also be bought in Boots. The palette has two cream shadows and four shimmer powders. It's the perfect palette for a Christmas or New Year's night out.
4. Real Techniques Brushes - From €7.99
These brushes are amazing. I have a good few of them and love them. You can buy them individually or in a set and Boots often do 3 for 2 offers on them which is great. They're very affordable and I love them. My favs are the setting brush which I use for highlighting, powder brush, blush brush and the expert face brush for my foundation.
5. Primark / Penneys Contour & Sculpt Set - €4
This contour kit looks absolutely amazing. I'm a huge fan of Penneys' make up range and I cannot wait to get my hands on this. If it's anything like their highlighter then it's a definite must have!
6. Make Up Revolution Blush and Highlight Set - €19.45
This set looks amazing. It comes with two palettes; one with six shades of blushers and another with six different highlighters. I have one of their blusher palettes already and I love the colours in them. They're really pigmented and have a variety of colours to suit different skin tones. The set also comes with a blush brush and a highlighter brush which is very handy.
For today's post, I thought I'd share a quick gift guide on gifts for the home. I love all of these and now want every single one of them for my home :P My fav has got to be the alphabet frame! I think this would look super cute in an office or blogging room!
So yesterday's post was all about gift ideas
for her for under €25 so for today I thought it'd only be fair to do the same
for him! Similarly to yesterday, I've put a collage of a few gift ideas that
are all under €25 so they'll be perfect for those on a budget.
You don't have to get him
this exact book obviously, but giving him a book or autobiography of his fav
sports players, interests etc. is a great gift idea. Eason's do great 3 for 2
offers so you could mix and match with various gifts for different
people.
T-shirts can be a great
present if that's what he wears. Kevin literally wears t-shirts every single
day for work and when we go out so these are always a great present for him as
he's always gonna need them. Jack & Jones do great styles for a great price
and I find the quality in them is really good and they wash well. Hollister
also do great quality t-shirts although they can be more on the expensive side.
Scarves can be a great
Christmas gift as the winter months are cold and he's gonna need to wrap up!
This charcoal coloured scarf is gorgeous and a perfect gift as the neutral
colour will go with anything he wears.
A DVD of his fav comedian
is a great gift. I got this one for Kevin a couple of Christmases ago as we had
seen the show and we loved watching it back on DVD. Michael McIntyre is defo
our fav comedian and this DVD was really nice to watch over Christmas together.
A gift set of his fav
deodorant is always a good idea as he's definitely gonna use it. Sam McCauley's
do fab gift sets with a wash bag, deodorant, shampoo and shower gel for really
good prices.
For my first Blogmas post, I'm going to talk about what gifts you can get those lovely females in your lives for under €25. I've put together a collage of some things I've found, a brief description on each of them, their price and the link to where you can get them.
1. Soap & Glory Soaprise - €23
A really cute Christmas gift from Soap & Glory. In this set you get 6 travel sized body washes that all smell amazing. They come really cutely packaged in little Christmas crackers, each containing a party crown and some Soap & Glory words of wisdom.
2. Soap & Glory Once Upon A Lime - €14.50
I love this set! You get 4 mini products that are all lime scented so will leave you feeling lovely and refreshed! In this you get a body wash, body scrub, body butter and hand cream and you also get a really cute loofah!
3. Sleek i-Divine Au Naturel Eyeshadow Palette - €10.49
This palette is perfect if you don't want to spend a lot of money on make up or are unsure of what make up to buy. I love the colours in this and for the price, you can't go wrong!
4. Oversized Scarf - €23.53
I personally love scarves! This tartan oversized one is gorgeous and could definitely go down a treat this Christmas. If you're looking for cheaper alternatives, Penneys/Primark do gorgeous ones for only €9.
5. Adult Colouring Book - €14.99
This isn't for everyone, but colouring books are a great way to relax and de-stress. There are a wide variety of these colouring books available that have intricate detailed patterns for you to colour. Kevin got me one as a present a few months ago and I absolutely love it.
