A beauty brand that I never thought i'd dream of working with would be Charlotte Tilbury and they ever so kindly sent over a couple of gifting bits of which would make a lovely beauty gift for any beauty lovers out there. This year they have released their Beauty Icons Giftset* (£55) which contains five of Charlotte Tilbury's best selling products, which include the Charlotte's Magic Cream, Wonderglow Primer and a few more products all of which come in a beautiful branded box, and would make a beautiful gift this Christmas.

Also for anyone who loves a bit of fragrance, then you cannot go wrong with the Charlotte Tilbury Scent of a Dream Perfume* (£68) which is probably the most sophisticated perfume i've ever seen or smelt. It has a beautiful classic smell that would make a perfect gift for any fragrance lover out there.

Finally for this last minute gift guide I have a bit of fragrance for you from Ghost who have released some lovely, yet affordable gift sets this Christmas that would make perfect presents and also stocking fillers for anyone this Christmas!

For anyone who loves their fragrance but also their beauty products in general then the Ghost Whitelight Gift Set* (£38) which contains a full size and also a handbag/travel size of their well known Whitelight fragrance, as well as a little holographic clutch bag, a compact mirror, a silver nail polish and a lip gloss! Now for what you get in this gift set, I think it's an absolute bargain and would be a lovely gift to give this Christmas.

For stocking fillers, they have released their Ghost To The Moon & Back Gift Set* (£12) which contains two of their iconic fragrances and also a mini lipgloss, which again would be a lovely little gift to give this Christmas! Finally they have also released a few gift sets of which double as cute Christmas tree decorations and I personally love when brands do this. This year they have released mini's of all of their perfumes, of which come with a nail varnish to match and the one they kindly sent over to me was the Ghost Sweetheart Mini* (£8) but unfortunately this one seems to have sold out everywhere, so it must be proving popular! However all of the others are still available, and for £8 you can't go wrong!

I hope this last minute gift guide was of some help, as there are so many wonderful gift sets out on the market this year !

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?

When it comes to home and interiors a favourite of mine has got to be Amara Living as they stock a wide range of brands and also products for anyone and everyone. This year they have an amazing range products that would make beautiful gifts and they have kindly sent over a couple of products to feature from two of my favourite brands. Any girl would be thrilled to receive anything from Kate Spade this Christmas, and the Kate Spade Daisy Plate Dish* (£31) would make the perfect gift for any girl to store her daily jewellery on. Another brand I love have recently released a range of candles and my favourite from the range is the Ted Baker London Scented Candle* (£28). The packaging of these candles is very traditional to the brand, but also look stunning and would be perfect for anyone who loves a candle or two!

At Christmas you can't go wrong with a DVD or two, and during the last couple of months a few decent films have come out and would make a pretty good stocking filler. A personal favourite of mine is Girls Trip (£9.99) which is absolutely hilarious, as I found myself laughing the entire way through and a proper good chick flick! For the guys the latest Fast & Furious 8 (£8.99) has not long come out DVD and again would make a good stocking filler or an extra present for any guys that love their car films!

What lifestyle bits have you asked for this Christmas?

Shopping for women can often be harder than shopping for men, but hopefully this gift guide will give you some ideas as i've covered all kinds of budgets, from little to large.

First up let's talk electricals, and keep your minds out of the gutter here i'm talking hair and skincare tools! One of my favourite and most used beauty electrical's are my Cloud Nine The Touch Straighteners (£115) of which I use to style my hair in so many ways, whether it be straightening or curling these are amazing. What is also great is that they turn on by simply touching the plates together, and then turn themselves off if they haven't been used for longer than 30 seconds, which means the panic of 'have I turned my straighteners off?!' is a distant memory! Another beauty electrical that has changed my skincare routine is the Magnitone Barefaced Shimmer Cleansing Brush* (£90), which i've done a separate review on which you can read here, but this would make a lovely gift this Christmas especially for any skincare lover out there.

For makeup lovers, there are some cracking products out there at the moment and I recently took full advantage of the deals on Cult Beauty and ordered a few bits. For the lipgloss lover, Jouer have brought out their Best of Lip Toppers Collection (£29) which contains eight of their best selling lip toppers. This would make a great gift for someone who already loves their lip toppers, or for anyone wanting to try them out as they retail for around £13 on their own, so for just over double the price it gives you the opportunity to try out a good selection of shades. Another beauty release that I couldn't resist treating myself to was the Huda Beauty Mauve Obsessions Palette (£25) as i've seen some raving reviews and they haven't disappointed as I absolutely love this palette, as would any beauty lover out there.

Another gift that you cannot go wrong with is fragrance, and my love for fragrance has grown a lot over the past year or so. Personal favourites of mine, and also a large proportion of my friends are Giorgio Armani SI (£52) which is a beautiful classy fragrance, and also Paco Rabanne Olympea (£46) which is a more flirty sexy fragrance that I just love! As we all know a lot of retailers will be stocking gift sets of a large selection of fragrances, which you just can't go wrong with.

Speaking of gift sets, every year The Body Shop absolutely kill it with their Christmas sets as you can buy from a selection of products big or small, so every budget is covered. I personally love their sets and a favourite of mine is their Shea Festive Picks Set (£20) which contains four of their best selling shea butter products, as well as a bath lily (yes had to google what one of those is called), all of which comes packaged in a lovely box taking the effort out of wrapping!

The last gift idea of this years gift guide for her is of course from Daniel Wellington who I love teaming up with at this time of year. This year they have an amazing selection of watches and bundles to choose from to make an extra special gift this year! One that i've been loving and have not stopped wearing is their Classic Petite Melrose* (£109) which is this absolutely stunning rose gold watch that just goes with all of my rose gold accessories. I recently did a post talking all things rose gold wrist accessories of which you can read all about here. Don't forget you can get 15% off with my code 'STYLEANDSPLURGING', so make sure to take full advantage if you're thinking of ordering from them.

Below i've linked a few more gift ideas, of some amazing beauty gift sets that are available this year!

What beauty bits are on your Christmas list?

(P.S - I have a little giveaway running on my Twitter where you can win a Magnitone Barefaced Shimmer Cleansing Brush. Find out more here!)

Similarly to most cleansing brushes, this is designed to remove excess oil, dirt, makeup and dead skin cells from the skin, whilst also toning the skin at the same time which is exactly what I need right now! This cleansing brush comes with two different brush heads, the Active Clean Brush Head made up of soft bristles that work to get into your pores to purify and remove excess dirt and oil, and also the Stimulator Brush Head which stops you from using excessive amounts of product, which ensures your pores don't get clogged.

Now I absolutely have loved using this cleansing brush so far as it's super easy to use and it's very user friendly. The brush heads are super easy to change and the wireless USB charger makes life just so much easier, and it comes with a little travel bag to keep everything in one place. My favourite feature of this facial cleaner is the timer, so it allows you spend 20 seconds on each area of your face so you know you're not overly cleaning your face, and therefor stripping your skin. 

So far i've really noticed how much brighter my skin appears and how much cleaner my skin feels, which has completely changed my skincare routine for the better. What is also great is that this cleansing brush is suitable for all skin types, so no matter what skin concern you have this product is totally fine for you to use.

So if you're on the hunt for a facial cleansing brush or you know someone who would love one for Christmas i'd highly recommend this one!

Have you tried any facial cleansing brushes?

Here's a gift guide of some ideas that the men will (hopefully) love this Christmas...

Being a beauty based blogger of course i'm kicking off with a few beauty bits that the men will love! Most men nowadays seem to be rocking some form of facial hair and there are so many brands now that specialise in beard products. L'oreal have recently released their Barber Club range which I spotted online a few weeks ago and thought the concept behind it all is great but also affordable for those who take pride in caring for their beards. With four products including a moisturiser, oil, wash and styling cream you really can't go wrong and they all smell incredible! Also another brand that i've seen a little about is Brisk, who are a mens beard brand aimed at grooming any type of beard and I spotted their Brisk Mini Duo (£6.50) and thought this would make a cute stocking filler. This little set contains two beard oils, one mulled wine scented and the other fresh forrest scented which ties into all the festive vibes!

Of course when it comes to purchasing gifts for men, the key to their heart is through their stomach and again every man has different tastes as to what they like. For a coffee lover, there is nothing better than fresh ground coffee beans to make the perfect brew and the Native Coffee Pure Arabica Beans* (£10.95) would make the perfect gift for any coffee lover out there. For men who love a fruity tipple once in a while, the Cranes Cranberry & Blood Orange Liqueur* (£15) would be a lovely gift this Christmas. For men who love a bit of chocolate, you honestly cannot go wrong with the Hotel Chocolate and their selection of chocolates! A personal favourite of mine and probably any gin lover out there is their Gin Chocolate Truffles (£3.95) which would make a cute little extra or stocking filler gift idea. (These are currently on 3 for £10, so make sure to take advantage of that offer!)

Finally for this gift guide comes a couple of more luxury purchases and I don't know any man who doesn't wear or love a good watch. Daniel Wellington have an amazing selection of watches for both men and women, but I find their selection of men's watches to be so timeless. For Christmas they are currently stocking a range of bundles and they have some lovely options to choose from for both men and women. A personal favourite of mine is their Classic Petite Melrose* (£159) which contains this beautiful black mesh strap and rose gold watch face, and a gold engraved cuff to match. (Make sure to use my discount code 'STYLEANDSPLURGING' for 15% off your order).

The final gift for this gift guide is of course fragrance, as most men have a fragrance or two that they absolutely love and this time of year is the best time buy it in my opinion as there are always come great value sets about. Fragrance Direct currently have some amazing gift sets to choose from, all of which are slightly the cheaper than your high street department stores, so i'd highly recommend checking those out!

For me Fathers day is quite different as I have probably only spent a handful of Fathers days with my Dad as he lives in Plymouth, but that doesn't take away from the day itself in ensuring he knows how much I love him, and how i'm forever grateful for everything he does for me. Now I have put this gift guide together with my Dad in mind, but also with the simplest of things that most males like so you're bound to find something for your Dad this Fathers day!

One thing I always feature in any of my gift guides is fragrance, as you can never go wrong with a fragrance when it comes to purchasing for any male especially for Fathers Day. Most men will have a favourite fragrance, so it's a fail safe option to go with one of their most worn fragrances as gift, but a few fragrance picks that i've seen to be quite popular include Boss Bottled Night Eau de Toilette (£44.99) with notes of birch, lavender and lemon which create an intense and spicy scent to give an edgy masculine feel. Another firm favourite has got to be the Diesel Only The Brave Eau de Toilette (£44),  which is strong leathery scent with notes of citrus, amber and leather which is described as a strong and magnetic fragrance fit for any powerful man.

Sticking with scents but what would also make a great gift this Fathers Day would be a candle. Just like us girls, I know a few men who can appreciate a good candle especially a more masculine woody scent that just fills a room with a beautiful smell. A firm favourite that I also really like is the Osmology x The Nomad Society Candle* (£15) which has a lovely masculine scent with a outdoorsy spin on it, with notes of fern and moss. 

As a personal lover of skincare, I find that most men don't have any sort of skincare regime with most using shower gel to wash their face *shudders* and with Clinique being one of my personal favourite  brands for skin care, they also do an amazing range for men that I rarely see spoken about. A great gift this fathers day would be the Clinique For Men Essentials Kit (£30) as it contains every product a man could ever need, and also works as a great starter kit for any man who is new to skin care.

Finally a really simple gift choice for any Dad who enjoys a tipple would be a bottle of their favourite drink. Whether it be wine, gin or a rum there are usually so many offers on various different alcoholic beverages that you'll no doubt find something for your Dad this Fathers Day.

How are you celebrating Fathers Day?

From my experience of Valentines days over the years where I have been in a relationship, they are a bit over rated but it is nice to have a day to somewhat cherish your special person and although I wasn't big on presents, it's still nice to get your loved one a little something! 

One of my personal favourite gifts to receive is perfume, because it's not something that I particularly buy for myself unless i'm travelling and I have some spending money left over to spend in duty free. A firm fragrance favourite of mine, of which I rave about time and time again is Paco Rabanne Olympea Eau de Parfum (£40), which is such a lovely feminine and sexy fragrance that boasts notes of ginger lily and salted vanilla. I've personally been wearing this perfume for a fair few years now and is one I always go back to, as I get so many compliments on how lovely this smells. Another scent that my Mum personally loves is the DKNY scents, and a recent gift set that caught my eye mainly because it was really affordable was the DKNY Be Tempted Eau de Parfum Gift Set (£29.99) which contains a 50ml of the fragrance and a body lotion. This scent again is similar in the sense that it boasts a feminine yet sexy fragrance but is a more fruity scent with notes of black currant, as apposed to a floral scent.

If like me your other half loves a good bath, then they'll definitely love an item or two from the Lush Valentines collection, and you could always enjoy using some of these products together (as we all know you guys enjoy a good soak in the bath from time to time). I recently popped into my local Lush and picked up a few bits from their latest Valentines collection which I posted about in my recent Lush Haul. A few favourites of mine, that I know any girls who love their baths will love are, the Cupid Bathbomb (£2.95) and the Lovestruck Bubblebar (£4.25), which are the cutest bath products i've ever seen. Another bath bomb that is guaranteed to give some of that wow factor on valentines is the Rose Bombshell Bath Bomb (£4.25), mainly because it leaves rose petals in your bath whilst the bath bomb fizzes away, which sounds absolutely incredible and overly romantic! 

These last few things can often go hand in hand in some instances, depending on what you like to do in the bedroom but you can't beat some sexy underwear, a beautifully scented candle to set the mood and some delicious chocolate! Whilst recently browsing my local Primark's underwear section I found that they had some cute triangle bralette sets, and I picked up this beautiful Floral Triangle Bra (£8), which I just couldn't not pick up. It also came with a matching brief but I thought that I could pair this easily with a pair of black lace brief's instead. A recent addition to my candle collection (yes I have enough candles to warrant a collection) is the Kate Spade White Willow Scented Candle* (£42), which has got to be the most beautiful candle known to man. I absolutely adore the china design, with the spots and the beautiful gold writing. If a loved one of yours loves their candles, but is also a massive Kate Spade fan then this candle would be the perfect gift for them this valentines. As for chocolate, I grabbed some left over chocolate I had from Christmas for the purposes of this post but you can't not beat a Large Galaxy Bar (£2)!

So there is my first Valentines themed post, and I hope it has given you some gift ideas for your loved ones, or just some products you'd love to treat yourself to! Make sure to check out Amara, an amazing website stocking so many wonderful valentines gift ideas from so many different brands!

What are you gifting your loved one this Valentines?

When it comes to shopping for men, unless you really know them then no doubt you will probably have a slight struggle and I know men hate receiving those god awful Lynx sets that we see every year, so I thought i'd cover a few different aspects within this gift guide that will hopefully help get the men in your life smiling this Christmas!

When putting together this gift guide I definitely kept in mind the men in my life, such as my Dad, Grandfathers and friends all of who have different tastes so when it comes to purchasing gifts for them I bare in mind what they enjoy individually. If like my Dad you have someone in your life who loves their wine or port, then the Maynards Port Wine Encyclopaedia (£19.99) would make the perfect gift. This gift set contains a selection of the finest Maynards ports and with six different ports to try, they'll definitely be enjoying a glass or two this Christmas season. This particular gift set I spotted in my local Aldi store, which may surprise you but Aldi are really stepping up their game with the products in which they stock and they have a wonderful selection of gifts this year.

Sticking with the beverages another gift that is great for the men who love their food, but particularly love a good chutney with their cheeseboard then you'll be sure to find a lovely selection from The English Provender Company. Their well known for their award winning chutney and pickle blends that they've been curating since the late 70's and is a brand I know my Dad personally loves! A favourite of his is their award winning Caramelised Red Onion Chutney* (£1.90), which he personally loves on a good cheese sandwich, simple but classic. Another one of his favourites is their Classic Chutney Pickle (£1.50), which he personally loves to serve to accompany his well loved home made game pie, which no doubt he'll be serving up again this Christmas.

Moving onto the more beauty and fashion items that i've tried to keep somewhat minimal as I went a tad overboard in my last gift guides. Starting off with an item that I think all men take pride in, especially when they work in a business role where dressing smart is important to them is a watch. A personal favourite of a few of my friends boyfriend's happens to be Daniel Wellington who I also personally love and have featured many a time on this little blog. Although all of Daniel Wellington's watches are beautifully elegant, one watch that I think would make the perfect gift this Christmas is their Classic York Watch* (£159). With it's croc effect leather strap and large watch face it's makes the perfect addition to any outfit and exudes a touch of class. Lastly for this gift guide comes an easy one, a fragrance and i'm sure every man has their favourite fragrance. My stepdad personally loves Diesel Only The Brave (£29.99) which is a classic scent that is also quite distinctive, and is one that I recognise a lot men wearing. If you're looking for a new fragrance to treat a loved one to, then go and give this a test as i'm sure they'd love it!

So that is my final instalment of my gift guide series for this year! I hope that these gift guides have given you some gift ideas for your loved ones or maybe just yourself, and I hope you've enjoyed reading them.

What gifts do go for when shopping for him?

Kicking things off with probably one of my favourite brands for their body gift sets is L'occitaine, who have recently opened a store in my local home town of which I absolutely love perusing around and smelling all of their beautifully scented products. They always have a wonderful array of Christmas Gift Sets and i've picked out a few of my favourites! Starting with the lower end of the price range is their Cherry Blossom Festive Bauble (£10), which I just love especially as you can hang this on your tree. Containing three mini's of their best selling cherry blossom scent is perfect mini for a secret santa gift or friend who just loves a good pamper, and at £10 you can't go wrong. A more mid range set would be their Secret To Beautiful Hands Set (£39), which I think is a wonderful gift to give to a mother or grandmother who works their socks off and deserves a bit of TLC once in a while. This set contains four of their best selling hand products all designed to protect and pamper your hands, and being a bit lover of their hand cream i'd love to receive this at Christmas. Lasting for a more higher end budget gift we have The Best of L'occitane Collection (£68) which as the name suggests is a gift set containing their very best selling products with an array of body washes, oils and perfumes that would make an amazingly thoughtful gift for anyone who loves or deserves a bit of me time!

Moving onto the luxury beauty items for the loved ones that you want to spoil a little bit this Christmas as I know I personally would love to receive any of these at Christmas time. One of the most highly anticipated launches and sought after products of this year has to be the Hourglass Ambient Lighting The Edit Palette (£69), which is just an absolute beauty of a palette. With five exclusive shades to this palette there is no doubt with how worthwhile this palette is and would make the perfect gift for any beauty lover out there. Another gift that any beauty lover especially those who take pride in their nails would love is the Semilac Starter Kit* (£60) which is the perfect kit for anyone who is wanting to get into doing gel nails at home. As I have acrylic nails, I love having gels on top as I find it lasts so much longer than just normal nail varnish and the colours just look so much better. I've been using this kit for a few months now and it is hands down the best one i've used, and the variety of shades means you can constantly switch up your nail colour to suit any occasion. Within this kit you get literally everything you need to perfect your nails including a top coat, base coat, UV lamp, remover pads and so much more that you really couldn't complain, and i'm sure any nail lover would love to receive this as a gift this Christmas. Another gift that I think would be perfect for any beauty lover this Christmas is the GHD Platinum Copper Luxe Gift Set (£175), which has their latest GHD Platinum Styler that i'm swooning over just for the coppery goodness, and also a heat resistant bag which is great for transporting and also protecting any surfaces you place the straighteners on, and finally two exclusive Nails Inc nail varnish shades designed specifically for this gift set. Although this set is on the pricier side, i'd definitely say it's a bargain for what you get and it is a really lovely gift set especially if someone you're buying for is wanting a new pair of straighteners.

It wouldn't be Christmas without a good perfume and the Paco Rabanne Olympea Perfume Set (£54) would make a lovely gift for any perfume lovers out there. This particular fragrance has been a favourite of mine throughout the year and is one I see more and more people enjoying! It's a very feminie fragrance with a sweet scent to it, but has a slight touch of sophistication that I just adore, and is one i'm sure would make a lovely addition to any girls perfume collection. Sticking with the scented gift ideas is a gift that would be perfect for anyone who loves their candles. The Yankee Snowflake Cookie Candle (£21.99) is a recent addition into my Yankee collection and is very different to the scents I would usually go for, but it's a lovely sweet yet Christmasy scent that isn't your typical sickly sweet scent, which I just can't get enough of. However, any Yankee Candle would make a lovely Christmas gift especially for anyone who is candle obsessed like me. Lastly on the scented theme (sort of) is a gift for those who love a good bath and deserve a little me time. At Christmas us girls always love recieving bath products, especially those that can help us relax and the Grace & Stella Bath Rocks* ($25) would make the perfect gift for that. These bath rocks aren't like your typical bath rocks as these are infused with shea and cocoa butters, argan oil and olive oil in order to restore dry and dehydrated skin, and their aromatherapy scent gets you in the ultimate relaxation mood. I personally love these bath salts as you can get plenty of uses out of this one packet, as a little goes a long way and they make my skin feel so nourished and soft after using them. All in all i'd highly recommend these as a gift for anyone who loves or deserves a good pamper.

As I mentioned in my previous gift guide, Soap and Glory have got some amazing gift sets this Christmas and another one of my favourites is their She's The Gloss Set* (£14.99), which contains four shades of well known and loved Sexy Mother Pucker Lipgloss! For any girl who loves their glosses or just lip products in general, then this would make a lovely gift. What I love is how the packaging looks like a giant lipstick, and would be perfect for storing all of your lip products in order to stop them getting lost, which I know us females are all guilty for! The last beauty product of this gift guide is a luxurious skincare product that I have been absolutely loving, and if you're buying for someone who loves skincare and trying new skincare then i'm sure they will love this. The Skin Chemists Advanced Caviar Facial Serum* (£119) and the Skin Chemists Advanced Caviar Night Moisturiser* (£119) are probably the most fancy skincare items i've ever heard of mainly for the caviar aspect and caviar extract is actually really good for repairing and reviving the skin after facing the daily toxins of our everyday environment, and I can vouch at how amazing these products are as they have completely transformed the appearance and quality of my skin these past few weeks. If you're wanting to purchase any products from their Advanced Caviar Range them make sure to use the code 'CAVBLOG1' to receive 70% off!

Moving onto the non beauty gift ideas, that I think would be lovely gifts as you make them somewhat personal to the person you are buying for. As I always say jewellery is a lovely gift to give/receive at Christmas as I think jewellery is such a special gift especially collectable jewellery items. A recent jewellery brand find of mine is ChloBo who have a lovely range of jewellery from bracelets, rings, necklaces and so much more but my favourite items from them are their collectable charm bracelets. My current favourite is their Charm Hamsa Hand Bracelet* (£90), which is the cutest charm bracelet i've ever seen and being a lover of all things rose gold it's just perfect. They have a huge variety of amazing quality of charm bracelets, with all of their charms having a meaning and what makes them so cute is that you can collect and stack these, which I think would make a perfect gift that you build on each birthday or christmas. The next gift idea, which I think would make an amazing personal gift for anyone this Christmas is a Mr Nutcase Personalised Phonecase* (£14.95) as you can design your own phonecase with someone in mind and feature all of their favourite photos or people, which is a super kind and special gift that I think anyone would like to receive. The Mr Nutcase website is super easy to use and the designing section if super easy, so if you're not the most tech savvy you'll still be able to design the perfect phone case and the overall quality of the cases is really good and they are both durable and easy to keep clean, so you won't be disappointed. Last but most certainly not least is a gift that i'd never thought of giving to anyone, but is one that I know a lot of people would love and that is a Magazine.co.uk Magazine Subscription* (£1+). They have a massive variety of both paper and digital magazine subscriptions for all ages, genders and interests, which I think would make a lovely gift especially as most magazine subscriptions last for a year! When choosing which magazines to feature, with us girls in mind I went for Glamour as it's personally one of my favourite fashion magazines and also Grazia as it's a nice mix of both fashion and gossip which I know us girls can't get enough of sometimes!

So that is my gift guide for all budgets when it comes to buying for the women in your life! I know this post was super lengthly but I hope it has given you some gift ideas in order to treat the loved ones in your life.

What gifts are hoping to receive this Christmas?

*This post was part sponsored by Spot Digital.