Christmas Gift Guide '09

It's officially one month until Christmas now, so if you haven't thought about what to buy for the girls in your life - or anyone for that matter - it's probably about time.

I've completed most of my shopping now but there's always the last few bits I get completely stumped on - The parents.

They never seem to want anything, and if they do they will usually buy it for themselves by the time Christmas comes around. Living away from home doesn't make this any easier...

I do love buying gifts for people however, and I've compiled a few little fail safe treats that might inspire some last-minute shoppers, or even inspire any of you to add some more things onto your own wanted lists.

It might also help anyone who's stuck on what to buy me, as I would love any of these gifts personally (cheeky hint!)...

1 - Sugar Coated 'Grape Crepe' charm bracelet - £10




2 - Accessorize 'Eiffel Tower' cluster necklace - £6




3 - Topshop grey marl 'premium' knitted robe - £30




4 - Diptyque John Galliano Candle @ Liberty - £38




5 - Benefit Celebutante kit @ HQ Hair - £29.50




6 - John Lewis brushed aluminium collage frame - £19.50




7 - Marc by Marc Jacobs plum enamel stamped metal bangle @ Net-a-porter - £90




8 - Kerastase Resistance Age Recharge Masque @ HQ Hair - £21




9 - Illamasqua 'Dramatic' false lashes @ ASOS - £11




10 - Urban Outfitters 'Chairs' jewellery stand - £40




11 - Miss Selfridge satin multi-pack briefs - £9




12 - Alexander McQueen skull print scarf @ Net-a-porter - £140

Winter Wardrobe Plan

Here is a little mood board I made to help put all my ideas and bits and bobs together and see what gaps I should fill ready for winter.

I already have two biker jackets, and these two skirts - splashes of colour are essential in the dull winter - and I have a pink chunky knit scarf as well as some flat suede thigh high boots from Office. I'm buying this coat this weekend (hello payday) so I'm getting there

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I'm well into the winter spirit now and just want this random sun/rain weather to make up its mind or go away.

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Also, I'm hoping to make a designer investment come Christmas - my only current designer item, besides cosmetics, is a Luella purse from a sample sale. Maybe a cute Marc or Chanel 'wear with anything' bangle?

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This is a very self indulgent post I know, I'd just like opinions on my winter wardrobe plan...

LBB's

After constantly wearing my black Primark (cringe) cross body bag for about 2 years I'm officially sick to death of it. I never intended to use it so much or keep it for so long, but as we all know black bags are an essential and whenever I can avoid carrying a bag bigger than my head, I will.

Now is finally the time to replace it though, and as it is such a neccesity I thought I would see what's on offer on the high street and share my finds with all you lovely readers.

1 - Aldo chain strap tassle detail bag - £30
2 - Lipsy chain strap heart bag - £34
3 - Miss Selfridge studded flap bag - £18
4 - Warehouse studded quilted pouch bag - £45
5 - Topshop lattice bag - £25
6 - River Island patent jewel detail bag - £24.99
7 - Oasis fringed beaded bag - £40

I already know which one I'm getting!

Clue - Aldo staff discount is 50% - I currently work there ;)

Peaches & Cream

Two major colour trends that are unavoidable this season are Orange and Nude. There are many variations, from burnt orange to coral, peach to beige, cream to stone, and thankfully the ever wonderful British high-street has caught onto this trend so we can all invest in our summer wardrobes without paying silly prices.

I've picked out some of my favourite affordable finds...

1 - Asos - £30

2 - Topshop - £15

3 - KG by Kurt Geiger - £55

4 - Topshop - £60

5 - American Apparel - £32

6 - Urban Outfitters - £85

On another note, how fab is this ring?!

BLING!

Grab it from Miss Selfridge for £10 before they all go!