#12DaysOfChristmas:The Retro Gift Guide For The Geezer In Your Life

Happy Friday!

If by any chance your only just starting your Christmas shopping like I am, then don't panic because hopefully, this mini gift guide will inspire you to find something for the men in your life. 

Check out some of my favourite pieces below! Of course, all of the links are also included to make your shopping experiences a little easier this season!

'The Entertainer'

Cocktail Bag & Tools, Root 7

£100.00

The Bartenders way to a great night in! 

Show off all your shakin' skills like a pro with this fabulous kit, It contains everything you can ever need to charm your guests this new year!

Cocktail Set, Root 7

£30.00

To all the gin lovers out there! 

Have your tipple in style this season with this incredible rainbow tinted borosilicate glass G&Tea Set from Root 7. One for all of the family to enjoy!

Marshall Retro Speaker, Asos

£175.00
Add a bit of rock & roll this Christmas with this Marshall Wireless Speaker.
Time to hit the dance floor me thinks....

Bag & Bones Mini Neon Light 

£59.00

What's a party without neon lights right?
 Check out Bag & Bones for some of the best neon lights there is to offer!

Beerpoly, Uncommongoods
£26.11
Christmas is the time for giving....
and obviously getting your elbows into all the board games!
Beerpoly is definitely one to add to the list for those boozy nights in.

'The Practical Man'

Smeg Coffee Machine
Drinking coffee in style!
Spoil your man this Christmas with this snazzy Smeg Coffee Machine.
This is sure to make a great feature in your home and the best thing is....you can use it too!

Dunhill Eau De Parfum
From £56.00
This has to be one of my favourite gentlemen's scents. With notes of Italian bergamot, leather, Oud & black pepper,  It makes the most smouldering scent for any man.

Vintage Style Engraved Satchel
£75.00
What's the practical man complete without his satchel? This bag is a real corker as its totally handcrafted leather and it can also personalised making it a lovely gift for the man about town.

Penhaligons Shaver Set
£146.00
Treat your loved one this Christmas to this stylish shaver set from Penhaligons.
This makes the perfect gift for someone who is a sucker for high-quality elegance.

Meridan, Jord Watches
£318.00
Style it up this holiday season with this gorgeous watch from Jord Watches. With so many incredible designs to choose from, you won't ever be stuck for choice!

'The Cool Kid'

'Have A Nice Day' Sweatshirt, Urban Outfitters

£45.00
Make a statement with this sweat!

Mini Drone, Asos
£47.00
Spend your Xmas day flying this little bad boy about town.....
The good thing is, it won't break the bank if you do ever you crash it!

Nirvana Vinyl Record, Asos

£21.00
Ahh, such a classic!
 Blare out some of your favourite Nirvana tunes with this vinyl this Christmas.

White/Copper Metallic Skateboard, Penny Skateboards

£120.00

Who says your ever to old to skateboard? Not Me!
Hop on this metallic machine and find your inner Tony Hawk's
(try not to break anything whilst your at it.)

Polaroid Original Instant Camera

£249.00

Get snappy happy with this little beauty to document all of your adventures.

xxx

#12DaysOfChristmas: Christmas Tree Styling

Its Beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

With Christmas only just around a corner, Its time to get into the full swing of festivities. I must say, I have been in the Xmas spirit for quite some time now.....I mean I did put my tree up in the middle of November (completely no f*#ks given) but as we countdown to the big day, There's always that added little hint of magic in the air. 

I tend to spend my holiday season catching up on all the festive films that there is to watch, I especially love sitting down and watching the old classics like 'White Christmas' & 'Its A Wonderful Life'....gaaaad, that's a tear jerker! My ideal night would consist of watching a movie by the fire with some really good company.

When it comes to decorating the tree at Christmas, I tend to stick to certain themes. This year, It really has been, out with the copper and in with the gold! Here are some of my favourite gold bits and bobs!

What are your favourite colours to decorate your tree this Season?

Stay Golden x

#12Days Of Christmas: What I've Honestly Learnt From This Year

As the year comes to an end, I always like to take out some time to honestly reflect on the past 12 months. I find that it's rather therapeutic to just jot everything down on a piece of paper (or blog post I guess) to see what I have learnt from the past year's experiences. These are just a few of the things that have helped me to stay on track this 2017. 

Setting Regular Goals.

Actually, sweat the small stuff.......I have found this year that by working on small and regular goals rather than 'The End Result' has really helped me stay motivated and keeping my good old positive hat on. This for me has been so much more rewarding because every goal is possible to achieve and never seems out of reach. This can be really as easy as finally finishing those pesky to-do lists, actually getting your ass into to the gym this winter or even trying out a new recipe or finding a new hobby or talent. The options really are endless and you will find that you feel more productive without needing a stress ball to get you through. 

It's Okay Not To Be Okay 

No, I'm not about to start hitting out with a Jessie J classic....glad faces all round... This year has been particularly tough on the old heartstrings, but showing emotion is nothing that we should all be ashamed of and I certainly have been making a good job of not hiding it. If you fancy a good cry/ mini breakdown with a bottle of vino or two then, by all means, get it all out, have your Oscar award-winning moment and don't be afraid to share your emotional side.

Doing A Good Deed Every day

The most rewarding of all...
For the past wee while I have been actively trying to find ways to give back as much as possible. From simply reaching out to the elderly and making all of the cups of tea and coffee for all your work buddies to campaigning and donating to charity. I have started to take more interest in helping out local communities and have been lucky enough to work alongside some fantastic charities who have helped inspire me into becoming a better person.

"Devote yourself to your community around you & devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning." - Mitch Albom

 Letting Go Of Those Toxic Relationships

Over the past few months, I have really taken the time to reevaluate some of my relationships and noticed that I needed to start respecting myself enough to let go of those relationships that were getting me down or making me feel a little lacklustre.

If something ever feels odd or you feel as though holding onto that relationship becomes a bit of a chore.....let it go. Of course, I am not trying to say that you should drop people for no reason....because lets face it, it's a bit of a dickish move....but, if you are forever feeling drained by being in the company of that person, Give yourself the respect and the breathing space to move on.
Trust me, you will feel a whole lot better. 

Be A Hero For Your Five Year Old Self

When things get tough and you feel like giving up, Try using this thought to get yourself into trick your mind into thinking more positively....

I have recently been using this ideology to get me through those sticky situations when that sneaky self-doubt creeps in. Think of what you have already achieved so far and know that you are strong enough to combat anything......Be your own hero! (capes not included)

xxx

#12DaysOfChristmas: Mini Gift Guide For Women

Well Hello, Gorgeous! 

Welcome to the first day of #12DaysOfChristmas. For the next twelve days, I am going to be posting every day from now up until Christmas eve sharing some of my favourite festive thoughts, ideas and last minute gifts to share with your loved ones. 

If you are feeling behind on all of this season's festive gifting, don't get yourself in a pickle because I have recently come up with some of my favourite gifts from the high street and online to make your Xmas shopping experience a little easier this year. 
From gift sets and accessories to beauty buys and fashion faves....hopefully this mini gift guide will give you some inspiration! 

Chin Chin!

'The Home Bird'

Now, I am a total sucker for homeware and would love nothing better than giving or receiving any one of these fantastic gifts....especially crushing on this gorgeous tea seat from Anthropologie.....does this mean I'm a fully fledged adult now? 


Personalised Popcorn Bowl Not On The High Street
 £16.00
Whats a home bird without having a giant popcorn bowl whilst hosting this year's festive movie nights with all your friends and family! This makes the perfect gift for those home entertainers out there! My place or yours? 

Tea For Two Set , Anthropologie
£32.00
Hail all of the tea drinkers in the land? Get your hands on this beauty!
As soon as I saw this set, I totally fell in love!  This is sure to add a touch of glamour to your afternoon teas with the girls.

Winter Home Scenting Set The White Company
£60.00
Know someone who loves there smellies? Gift a loved one this Christmas to the Winter Home Scenting Set. This Set contains everything you need for a festive fuelled home. If you haven't tried this scent before then I would absolutely recommend you get yourself to your local store to have a sniff.....you will not be disappointed.

Cream Stand Mixer, Smeg
£315.00
A classic gift for a bake-off extraordinaire! Grab the recipe books, let's get baking!
A gift that even Mary Berry would be proud of!

Lagom Swedish Cookbook, Asos
£20.00
Talking about cookbooks, here is a beauty that you need to get your hands on! This Cookbook contains an array of healthy swedish recipes to help you work on a healthy balanced diet.

'The Beauty Queen'

Calling all of you beauty queens out there! Feast your eyes on my fave pieces from some of my favourite beauty brands

The 'Luna' Dreamer Gift Set, Penhaligons
£169.00
Fancy treating someone this Christmas? Look no further than Penhaligon's! Over the past couple of years, this brand has soon become one of my favourite fragrance brands of all time! With so many incredible luxury scents to choose from, you won't be stuck for choice! This Luna Gift Set containing a 100ml Eau De Toilette and Body Cream to match would make the most beautiful pressie for that someone special and will have you smelling like a complete queen!

Makeup Brush Dry & Shape Spa, Asos

£25.00

Now its one thing having gorgeous brushes but the upkeep of maintaining your brushes tends to always feel like a chore.......well not anymore! 

This Brush 'spa' makes makeup brush washing and drying easier. Clean your brushes using the textured edges and hold up to dry using the inserts above....and the best thing is, It holds up to 18 brushes! Every makeup fan needs one of these in their life!

Naked Vault Vol IV, Urban Decay 

£195.00

Who wouldn't want to wake up to this on Christmas morning?  This vault has everything you need including the well-loved and adored 'Naked Palletes', three lip liners and nine lipstick shades...what more could you want! As its limited edition, you will need to snap this up quick before it's gone!

Build Your Own Pamper Set, Bloomtown Botanicals

£29.50

This fantastic brand has blown my mind this year with their quality of products! Make it personal by creating your own eco pamper set this Christmas and help your loved one to the perfect pamper sesh!

'The Complete Rose Gold Brush Set', Zoeva

£110.00

 Get your paws on some of the best brushes there is on the market right now! Why not buy the whole collection? You have to treat yourself now and again.....

'The Ultimate Sasspot'

Prosecco Pong, Amazon

£9.99

Grab all your girls together and get your prosecco pong face on! This is a total must-have for a booze-filled evening with your faves!

Shade Fan Clutch, Skinny Dip London
£28.00
Time to hit the dancefloor with this 'shady' novelty clutch. Can this really get any more fabulous? ......Straight in the basket......

Party Hard Gift Box, Gypsy Shrine 
£19.00
Whats the party season without a shit load of glitter! Dazzle this New year with a face full of sparkle...remember you can never wear enough!

Daisy Statement Earrings, Milk Tooth London
£48.00
What's a Xmas party without a cracking pair of statement earrings! These are sure to turn heads this Christmas and making everyone really wish they had a pair too!.

'Read This If You Want To Be Instagram Famous', Oliver Bonas
£9.99
This really does what it says on the tin! To all you Instaglam queens out there, this book is all you need to get 'all that inspo'