THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

1. fitbit flex
2. Kikki k 2016 a5 weekly diary
3. Christian Paul the strand luxe watch
4. kikki k 365 day journal
5. MAc cosmetics lipstick
6. camilla and marc baci cap
7. country road tote bag black
8. quay sugar and spice sunglasses
9. herschel settlement backpack

Hello everyone! Today I have the Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for you all. What do you think of the black theme?! I know how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift for someone because some people are just soOooOOo hard to buy for. So here are a few suggestions if you are in need, and a brief overview of the items.

1. The FitBit Flex is such a universal gift and can be given to boys or girls of any age, and if you're not so keen on the Flex, you could even go for the better models like the Charge and Charge HR.

2. This kikki K dairy is perfect for the organiser, and because it's black you don't need to worry about if they will like the colour or not as black is basically liked by everyone, so its a win win. If they're not that into planning and organising, consider the 365 journal.

3. I own a Christian Paul watch myself, and they are of really really good quality (100% honest) so it would make such a thoughtful gift for someone special if you're looking for something of high quality. Watches are also universal, so these timepieces can be given to many people of many ages.

4. This 365 journal by kikki K would be a better option than the diary for people who aren't that committed to organising and planning. Still a very thoughtful option...

5. There are so many Mac Lipsticks to choose from, but for a small guide i've chosen a few different shades which can work with different personalities:
Whirl: this shade is perfect for the grunge people, and makes for a perfect Kylie Jenner lip.
Cosmo: this shade is super universal, so if you are really not sure what sort of shade they will be into, get them this and they are bound to love it.
Candy Yum Yum: this super bright pink is perfect for the bold personalities who are out there.
Velvet Teddy: again, this is like cosmo, almost universal and would work well for anyone. This shade is a gorgeous nude and is perfect for an everyday makeup look, so you could gift it to anyone.
Ruby Woo: this hot red is for the more outgoing gals who dare to rock those bold lips.

6. This hat/cap is perfect for the people who love to go to the beach often or enjoy the outdoors/swimming. Super stylish too.

7. This tote bag is again, perfect for anyone. These bags are perfect for sleepovers or travelling as they are the perfect size, and everyone likes them.

8. These glasses are also perfect for the beach go-ers and basically any stylish girl. They're on sale at the moment too so i'd definitely buy some to gift!

9. This backpack is also on sale, and Herschel makes such good quality bags, which are't too big or too small. Get someone this if you're unsure and doing last minute shopping.

I won't be posting until the new year because I'll be away but make sure to follow me on Instagram for lots of updates! xx

OCTOBER WISHLIST

Hello everyone! This is a quick post as I decided to make a wishlist recently... The items are listed in clockwise order:

1. MAC Pro Longwear Foundation

2. kikki.K 2016 weekly diary

3. FitBit Charge

4. MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

5. Canon eos 600D DSLR Camera

6. MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick

7. Aēsop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm

8. iPhone 6s - gold

Ahhhhh I want these all so much but I've spent so much money these holidays I think it will be a while before I own anything listed here! Hahahaha anyway, see you again soon for another post! 

Let me know, what do you have on your latest wishlist?

interior and homewares

hello!

So from one of my posts a few weeks ago (view it here) you may have picked up that I have a thing for interior and home decor etc. I've been browsing a lot of online shops lately and i'm going to share my favourites that i've found over the past week. I'm so in love with copper and monochrome colour combinations...

so here are the websites! I could browse their products all day long, plus if you're looking for gifts for your friends you could find some really good ones on here I'm sure!

 

(pana objects)

(let liv)

 

LET LIV

simon james concept store

wanda harland design store

rockferry homewares

tessuti

PAPER PLANE

the market nz

me & my trend
studio home
Rattled by the Rush
pana objects

see you soon! xx

bath bomb diy // celebrate with avery

hello everyone! today i have an exciting post lined up...

a bath bomb diy!! so there are many shops which sell bath bombs but it ends up getting pretty pricey if you use them quite often. so i thought, why not make a tutorial on bath bombs? you'll only need a few ingredients and i'm sure you will have them somewhere in your house. also, these are a great gift idea to use with Celebrate with Avery printables! they sell customisable party bags, stickers, labels, gift tags, basically anything you can think of! all you need to do is use their free online software to create your own label and then print it onto their products! super easy, i'll show you how...

lets get started!

Disclosure: I found the recipe and tutorial on A Beautiful Mess here so full credit goes to Emma and Elsie for it. However, I have modified the recipe to different units and the tutorial is in my own words.

ingredients needed //

1/4 cup of baking soda
2 tablespoons corn starch (or corn flour)
2 tablespoons citric acid
2 tablespoons epsom salt
1 teaspoon of water
1/2 teaspoon essential oil
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
1-2 drops of food colouring



in a medium sized bowl combine and stir well the baking soda, corn starch, citric acid and epsom salts. If there are any clumps, whisk it thoroughly as we want a smooth mixture. Once you have done this, find a separate bowl to combine the wet ingredients (water, essential oil, coconut oil and food colouring). Make sure your coconut oil is not clumpy and if it is then put it in the microwave until it is melted. Once you have mixed all the wet ingredients together, pour this into the dry mixture (slowly!!!) be careful to not make the mixture start fizzing and if it does make sure you mix it thoroughly. Keep adding your wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Once finished, put on your gloves and test the mixture- grab a small amount and squeeze it together. it should stick together in a clump. If its too dry and doesn’t stick well then add a little bit more water until it does. IMPORTANT: keep testing your mixture after adding more and more wet ingredients as we don't want it too sticky!



once your mixture is combined and of appropriate texture/stickiness, go ahead and put it in a mould. I simply used a mini cupcake tin and put glad wrap over the holes before scooping the mixture into the tray. compact your mixture into the tin and wait 15-20 minutes before taking it out. once you have removed your mixture (CAREFULLY, i cannot stress this enough!), place it on a tray to dry for a few hours.



after i did this i designed my own label using Avery's free software and printed it. this was actually so much fun as i got to experiment and try different things using their software. i used their party bag kits which you can find here and their round gloss labels which you can also find here. i really love how you are able to customise and create your own labels by layering photos or using text which is super cool for parties or just everyday use if you want something unique.

this is the end product of the gloss labels and the party bag kits:

see you next week for another diy! xx

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Celebrate with Avery and all opinions expressed in this post are exclusively mine and were not influenced by the company whatsoever.

be genki

hello gals!
all I really have to say is that its been a while! but this time ill try and post as often as possible because i love my readers.

anyway, lets get to the actual post/review!

I came across 'Be genki' on Instagram a while back and fell in love immediately with their range of products + minimal packaging. Plus, it is australian owned and made, organic, vegan and a bonus; cruelty free! Their packaging is ombre coloured and simple yet sophisticated at the same time. I was sent three products, the body oil, oil blend and herbal tea all from the 'Be sensual' range. This range is "designed to be used as a gentle aphrodisiac when you would like to evoke nurturing feelings of love. Utilising the properties of pure organic essential oils: Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Vanilla, Jasmine and Rose Otto." You can buy the Be genki products here

Im going to start by talking about the gorgeous oil blend. This blend is supposed to be used in an oil burner or bath. I used it in my bath recently and it leaves the whole room smelling absolutely gorgeous, it smells very potent in the bottle itself but once you put a few drops in the bath the scent kind of gets softer and it smells absolutely amazing; I can't exactly describe it in words (its that incredible!). The directions say that "with every inhale breathe in the natural plant scents. With every exhale breathe out your worries and any stress." I must say that this scent really helps you calm down and forget about all worries and would be especially good to use during exams to let yourself go.

Next up is the stunning body oil. Immediately, your senses become filled with a rosy sweet smell, not overpowering though. This body oil is recommended to soften your skin and is "perfect for helping to nourish dry, rough skin, especially after a shower/bath, post exercise, swimming or sunbathing." Its super soothing and I would definitely recommend this product. I was actually really surprised that this oil didn't leave a weird residue feeling on my skin but was absorbed quickly and the scent lasts for so long. I definitely fell in love with this scent after I first applied it.

Last but not least I will talk about the herbal tea that was included in my parcel. This tea is made from certified organic ingredients. The flavour of this tea is very unique yet it still tastes gorgeous. its definitely refreshing and useful for a pick me up- day or night. I'm a tea lover and this one is definitely one ill keep buying for my collection.

I'm very lucky to have been able to try these products and absolutely love them.

Visit their website here

Buy their products here

See you next week for another post! xx

Disclosure: I was given the opportunity to try a couple of products by Sam from the Be genki 'Be sensual' range in return for an honest review. This is a sponsored post and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

some christmas gifts

hello everyone! I know this is a bit delayed however today I have a post showing my Christmas gifts to you all. These are just my favourite gifts as some were too boring to photograph haha. I totally don't mean to brag at all and would hate it if anyone thought I was bragging, this post is for the people who asked for it. So anyway here are my gifts!

In this photo (clockwise from Dot by Marc Jacobs):

1 // Dot by Marc Jacobs -

I was so excited to receive this as i've always wanted a Marc Jacobs perfume. It smells really nice and fresh also. I got this gift from my Aunt, Uncle and cousins

2 // Terrafirma Hand Cream -

I haven't smelled it yet but the bottle looks divine, i've also been looking for a handcream for a while now.

3 // Michael Kors Watch -

I got this from my brother and it's so gorgeous! I just love it and it looks so glamorous on!

4 // Terrafirma Natural Balm Strawberry -

Yum I love lip balm so much and Natural strawberry is delish, I also got this gift from my Aunt, Uncle and cousins aswell as the strawberry body butter.

5 // Terrafirma Body Butter -

I've been wanting body butter for so long now, it wasn't even on the list but somehow they got it without knowing, i'm so delighted

6 // Lantern of Elephants -

I got this from my brother aswell and its so cute, it's really nice to have in your room and I just love it so much

Here is a photo of my fake birks that I also got! I love them and they are super comfy, if you don't have some I really suggest getting them

MacBook Air yay yay yay!! Got this from my parents

Panasonic Lumix FZ47 -

I got this from my grandparents and I am so thankful for it. Definitely going to be using now instead of the camera I currently use. Thank you so much Robby + Leonie x

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Thanks for looking at this post! Let me know what you think by commenting below! What did you get for Christmas?

-michelle x