Society Socks - Helping Put an End to the Homeless Crisis This Christmas*

It's Christmas. Most of us are lucky enough to be able to joke about the inevitable socks that'll be lurking under the tree somewhere [we know they're coming] - and most of us buy at least someone we know a festive pair; too. So why not do more this year? Take the sock bants / appreciation to the next level? How? Well hun.

What if, for every pair of socks you bought for someone as a present this year, you knew that another pair was being gifted to a homeless person? 

Cos thanks to Society Socks, this is a thing now. Society Socks is helping put an end to the homeless crisis. And I think they're really onto something; with their innovative way of doing so.

[image taken from the Society Socks website - how fab is this look for men, pls?]

HEAVENLY Stocking Stuffer Inspo*

If you're looking for a few affordable stocking stuffers [no Diptyque candle recommendations here, hun], bits to slip in ya Secret Santa or pre-Christmas Party pamper essentials; 7th Heaven are the ones for the job.

They very kindly sent me a couple of their NEW Charcoal Detox Bubble Masks* recently - yeno the ones, the properly fun sheet masks that bubble and foam up & allow you to take some of THE most terrifying selfies of all time and send them to ya girls in the groupchat... but which leave ya face feelin' bangin' and pure rejuvenated afterwards. These ones ⇣

10/10 would recommend these masks to up your own personal skincare game, to brighten someone's day or to slip in a stocking somewhere [Christmas related or not 😉] as a lil treat for your recipient.

The WILD New Leopard Print Tool You've Gotta See*

Guyz, my eyebrows are pretty terrible and I understand that, due to this fact, you might not wanna trust me when it comes to advice in that department [apparently that's a thing that people feel it's okay to say in comments to my friends these days???? #DontFeedTheYouTubeTrolls] ... but it's not their fault I went in on them a bit lot as an angst-ridden teen and overplucked them to buggery. So trust me when I say dis, okay.

Brow shapers [I always get mine from Instant Beauty Fix] are actual huns. This set, from Lilibeth of New York is NEW IN at IBF - the 2 x Leopard Print Brow Shaper Duo* - and the pair are as useful as they are sexy [ie very.]

I JUST LOVE THIS BRAND SO MUCH - Elegant Touch!*

I've become deeply obsessed with false nails recently. They're so quick 'n' easy to glue on [even when there's just seconds to spare before the taxi turns up at Pre-Drinks] - with no down-time for drying, no smudging, no weird streaks and definitely no epic misjudgement probs re: that second coat of lacquer. 

They also give my somewhat tragic excuses of nails the glow up they so desperately need; turning them from proper flakey-jakes into these sexy, sultry talons I can tap on the desk in the office to rly p*ss people off... & take the best Instagram photos of evahhhhh.

False nails are the perfect beauty product to bulk buy and stash around this time of year, the old Christmas Party Season, as you never know when a last-minute invitation to the sesh is gonna be thrown your way and [as always at this time of year] you know ya fave nail bar is gonna be rammo / fully booked when this happens. Grabbing a pack of decent false nails gives you salon worthy results in seconds; but for a fraction of the price, and with ALL THE FRACTIONS of style. 

Blogger Baes I Couldn't Have COPED Without in 2018 | Part 2

I don't even like Christmas that much [I am the Grinch, you can @ me if you like cos I don't give a solitary sh*te tbh] & I'm the mardiest old bag / crank going; but for some reason, this time of year does make me slightly emosh & super tragic. 

I guess maaaaaybe it's the impending start of the New Year, and the whole 'looking back over the past 12 months and reflecting' thing that does this to me, but these things I think they call feelings sometimes rear their heads when we get to December? 

So no, I don't rly like Christmas soz huns, but I do like this list of total babes who have made 2018 much more bearable, lollable and filthy. And this list of 10s, too. So I'm here today to tell you all about them & why you should be following them; cracking nudes aside, of course. 

Making Your Home Eco-Friendly: How To Transform Your Old Appliances*

The world is seemingly becoming more eco-aware atm [finally] with news of just how much plastic is plopping about in the sea & the extent of how dicey our carbon emissions are / how much they're buggering up the world actually being broadcast in mainstream media 🙌. We need to take responsibility for our planet [and our actions sooner] rather than later - ensuring that our planet is clean, healthy and [preferably] non-toxic.

I am a massive recycling enthusiast [some may refer to my policing of the recycling corner in our old student house as 'regimented' at the least] and will separate my general bin shiz from anything remotely reusable all day; err'day. Hopefully you guys are on-board this train too - recycling the hell outta your cans, plastic and other harmful emissions; such as walking more rather than taking the car [I can't afford a car, so I do this by proxy 🙋]

[image source]

Sashay Into Christmas Party Season, With These BANGIN' Hairtrade.com Hair Extensions*

I've wanted hair extensions for a while now, yeno.

I'm not talking about the VILE strip of black ones I used to clip in under my layers when I was like, 18 & beyond all comprehendible levels of tragic. And emo. 

When I was having a curly blow at the hairdressers a while ago, she pulled out this pack of pure golden blonde extensions she'd bought as we were chatting. They were the PERFECT colour-match for my locks & I died a little bit at the potential my bedraggled bird's nest of hair could have with a lil silky stenny help. She died a bit too. And then she died even more as she realised that there was more chance of pigs flying, going to Harvard and getting on the property ladder than there was of me ever being able to afford to buy these ones she was hard-selling for about £31231.

From that moment on my eyes were opened & my head was turned by the world of hair extensions. And now, thanks to Hairtrade, I've finally got me mitts on some of my very own. Which are even better than I'd imagined; in so many ways.

Self-Care Sundays : Allow Lumity Life To Take The Stress Out Of Everyday* | #LumityLifeLessons, AD

You may have seen me have a lil emotional breakdown over this product on my Instagram stories the other week; but here's a proper chance for us to have a sit down & a chill this Self Care Sunday to spill the tea on it together and have a proper goss. 

Well, sort of. I'll just sit and ramble away in some mad kind of one way conversation / profession of love & if you manage to stay along for the full ride, then that's a definite bonus; k? Bounce rate probs. The product I'm discussing today - and the #LumityLifeLesson I've been studying intently for the past month, isssss this Lumity Life Anti-Aging Facial Oil.* And she's a proper worldie.

Beautiful Occasion Footwear | Wedding Shoes at Lace and Favour*

Never mind saying yes to the dress, have you said I do the the shoe?

[Am so proud of that one. Feel like I should pure copyright it, yeno.] 

Whether you're getting married, you're planning your babein' bridesmaids outfits or you're attending a loved one's big day & desperately outfit shopping; I've found a fab site packed with STUNNING occasion footwear, veils, jewellery, dresses & accessories who've got ya back in every department, hun. 

Their name? Lace and Favour. Their game? Shoe game, strong. In fact,  they're just in general wedding / occasion game strong. And I've managed to get me mitts on the most stunning pair of heels ever to show you guys today; right before Christmas Party  / Festive Wedding Season [cos I'm probs the furthest from being married I've ever been right now, hahahahaha. Life pls.]

Festive Scents & Skin Treats | World Duty Free*

I'm literally counting down the days, minutes and milliseconds until I can go rogue in World Duty Free again [most likely early 2019.]. I might am defo booking some form of last minute vacay in the very immediate future [not just for the airport shopping opportunities... honest 😳] ... but that being said, after having the pleasure of working with these guys this year I know I'll be in for a treat when I do go rogue with ma credit card[s] there. I envy you SO MUCH if you're heading through the airport soon; these guys have so many fab offers to take advantage of when it comes to Christmas gifts.

I won't lie, I was sent these fab bits ages ago from WDF... but as I'm a terrible excuse for a blogger / human, I'm only just getting round to sorting this post. AM SORRY, HUNS. Although these fab goodies were things I was initially sent as Summer Sizzlers, I actually feel they suit this time of year much better; so sit back & let me tell you all about these lil slices of luxury and why they're key pieces to represent aaaaaaaaallllll Christmas 2018. And we'll pretend like I planned this much better than I did. 

BUDGET BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS UNBOXED | Chemist 4 U*

WOW. Life has been mad recently - and I definitely intended to have had this post live much, much sooner than this... but here we are. 

Chemist 4 U [who you may remember I worked with this time last year, here] sent me a few of their very best alternative & beauty advent calendars to unbox & enjoy this year - to show how you don't need to remortgage your house or spend thousands on those proper high-end calendars to enjoy the countdown to Christmas. 

Here's a little overview for you guys - including the link to my YouTube video a few of you have seen and enjoyed [maybe?] of me unboxing one of them. And doing lots of sniffing. Don't forget to check out Chemist 4 U's Black Friday dealz whilst you're at it, huns... all their stock is already INSANELY affordable, so extra dizzy on top of this knocks it into the can't cope category for me.

ALL the BEST *BLACK FRIDAY* DEALS IN ONE PLACE | #BlackFriday #CyberWeek #BlackFridayDeals

I'm properly LIVING for all the Black Friday deals and special offers... & have been tweeting about them / shopping them like a MANIAC over the past few days.

I figured it might be easier / preferable to pop a list of the best offers into round-up posts so they're easier to find and summarise if you're searching for a bargain... so here we go. 

Aff links are gonna be used in places in these posts as ya gal's gotta try and make back the money she's spent on said sales somehow haha - but you can always not purchase through them if you wanna swerve me / hate me that much xo

DAILY DEAL ROUND UP, 22ND NOVEMBER 2018 | ALL THE BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEALS IN ONE PLACE #BLACKFRIDAYDEALS #CYBERWEEK

Pretty self explanatory title in all fairness - I'm properly LIVING for all these Black Friday / Cyber Week sales and special offers... & have been tweeting about them / shopping them like a MANIAC. 

I figured it might be easier / preferable to pop a list of the best offers for each day into round-up posts so they're easier to find and summarise if you're searching for a bargain... so here we go. 

Aff links are gonna be used in places in these posts as ya gal's gotta try and make back the money she's spent on said sales somehow haha - but you can always not purchase through them if you wanna swerve me / hate me that much xo

Candy Coat - The Beauty Brand SMASHING Candy Cane Season*

Well, this news has got me a bit excited! Candy Coat, the nail & beauty brand I religiously stalk on Instagram, have just released a whooooooole lotta new & highly pigmented matte, glossy, vibrant 'n' poppin' lip colours. Yaaaaas. 

First established in 2015, Candy Coat are probs best known for their beauty range of gel nail polishes; available in a wide variety of colours & textures. They've gone from strength to strength popularity-wise since their early days... so they've since made the very exciting decision to launch into beauty & cosmetics; with their sassy AF shade range oozing pure style and confidence.

Alternative Advent Calendars - THE BEST ONE YET? | Drinks by the Dram Spirits Advent Calendar*

Advent calendars crammed full of chocolate are pretty good. Advent calendars stuffed with skincare are damn sweet. Advent calendars packed full of makeup are up there with some of my faves. BUT AN ADVENT CALENDAR FULL OF VODKA?! Hun, pass me that trophy cos I'm about to award my favourite advent calendar idea to DATE to Drinks by the Dram - & probably weep in triumph whilst doing so.