Last minute Christmas Gift Guide ideas

It's 5 days till Christmas and you left gifts for the last minute? Don't worry! I've got you covered in case you're one of those last minute shoppers. Here is my top 7 last minute gifts.

Gift sets are one the best gifts you can buy last minute. Personally, I prefer to buy body or hand care sets rather then skincare. I think it's because I'm very fussy about my own skin care routine:) 

This year I highly recommend you to have a look at Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Therapy Sets. I love Best Sellers Hand Therapy Collection (£26). There are 6 different Shea butter enriched skin nourishing treats in set: LaSource, Gardeners, Rosewater, Pomegranate, Pear & Pink Magnolia and Citron (all 25g). 

The packaging is gorgeous and their hand creams are one of the best on market right now. It's free from colour, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and propylene glycol. 6 creams that will fit perfectly into a handbag. Believe me, everyone needs this in their lives.

The best from The Body Shop in their "Iconic collection" set is another great last minute gift, because everyone loves The Body Shop. There's currently a 3 for 2 offer in store on in the gift set range, and also a limited time online offer of 40% discount which you can find on the website. You can choose from a wide range of body care or skincare, this year The Body Shop covered us all.

Diptyque Candle. Classy one, isn't is? Something you'll never buy for yourself. Every year at Diptyque, a limited edition collection celebrates the holiday season. This year, Diptyque teams up with Pierre Marie, a French designer, known for his ornate & narrative imagery.  Diptyque Christmas edition looks fabulous, my favourite one is Epices et Delices. It's an exclusive treat, a unique recipe of delicious spices. Warm gingerbread notes mingle with tasty honey laced in hints of star anise.

Diary for 2017. Something everyone needs. I recommend  you to have a look at Dear Diary. This diary was created by three lovely ladies: Baiba, Zane and Kat. They did a really good job in finding perfect structure which helps you focus on things that really matter. They made this planner for themselves so maybe that is why it has so many things you can't find in any planner or agenda.

Porter magazine subscription. Actually, any magazine subscription. My favourite is Porter, for me it's more than just fashion magazine.   So I'd love to get Porter delivered to my door every couple month.

Christmas mug. Everyone needs Christmas mug, so no matter how many you have, you always need one more. This year I really like mugs from Anthropologie. Peacock by Starla Halfmann is my choice, because red inside mug with golden handle makes me feel festive.

Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. There is something special about coffee. I'm sure you have someone who loves coffee more that it's allowed. So for such a person I recommend this beautiful Limited edition from Pact. 
Pact trade directly with farmers all over the world. That means they source the best coffee in the world. Their coffees are ground and packed within 7 days of being roasted and then delivered to your door by Free First Class delivery across the UK.
Whether you're a coffee connoisseur, a specialty novice, or seeking a bit of variety, Pact has an offer for you. You can use my special code SLAVABEAUTYTIPS  and get £5 off of your first order.

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MOLTON BROWN YLANG YLANG COLLECTION

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Molton Brown Ylang-Ylang collection

I know it's only November, but if you don't want to stress this Christmas with last minute shopping, create your list with ideas and gifts now.  And about gifts, recently I got this gorgeous gift set of the Ylang Ylang Collection from Molton Brown just in time for Christmas. Ylang Ylang is inspired by Madagascar. A special blend of yuan zhi extract and Madagascan ylang-ylang oil are believed to calm the senses and bring harmony. The smell of this collection is unbelievable, it takes off all the stress from your mind.

I love this body wash, it forms a creamy rich lather, but never strips the skin and leaves a delicate scent without being overpowering. 

Nourishing body lotion is a MUST-HAVE, it's not just the name, it really does make wonders to your skin.

I've never tried their body scrubs before, so I was really excited and I have to admit it is one of the best scrubs I've ever tried. It contains black vanilla grains and exfoliates really well and at the same time it hydrates your skin. It's like a spa in the tub. Well done, Molton Brown!

A relaxing, indulgent eau de toilette blended with notes of ylang-ylang, cardamom and vanilla, left a sweet honeyed trail of woody notes on your skin, perfect scent for cold weather.

Overall, I can totally recommend to try this gift set, because all products are amazing.

Also there are three limited Christmas editions: Fabled Juniper berries & Lapp Pine, Festive Frankincense & Allspice and Vintage 2016 with Elderflower. Have a look at the candles, they all look fantastic!

Find out more and see the full collection at the Molton Brown website here.

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personalised gift idea | The body shop CHRISTMAS collection 2016

This Holiday season The Body Shop has some fabulous new gift ideas as always! There are 3 new limited edition scents for the holidays. Frosted Berries, Vanilla Chai and Spiced Apple.

Frosted Berries is infused with Cranberry extract from north America, this great gift scented with fresh notes of juicy berries, white flowers, creamy praline and sweet vanilla is perfect for anyone wild about fruity fragrances, like me.

Vanilla Chai is enriched with vanilla extract from Madagascar with spiced notes of vanilla warmed with addictive cardamon and star anise. It's not my cup of tea, but I'm sure lots of people will love it!

Spiced Apple  range is enriched with warm notes of cinnamon and maybe a splash of cardamon and this reminded me the smell of freshly baked apple pie! It is so warm and it just wraps around you like a blanket.

In honour of their 40th Anniversary and their continuous campaign against animal testing and protecting endangered animals they have dedicated and created some very wild options #junglebells. With every special Christmas gift purchased this holiday season, they are restoring 1 square foot of Rain Forest. Specifically in Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia where The Body Shop will continue to build Bio-Bridges to aid damaged habitats and endangered animals such as the Sumutran Tigers, Malayan Tigers, Asian Elephants and Sumutran Orangutangs in finding their matches. 

Who can resist a personalised gift? This year you can buy body butters with customised labels! I was so thrilled to receive this special personalised Spiced Apple body butter! 

Are you excited about The Body Shop’s new Holiday 2016 Collection? I AM!

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MAC lipstick collection

If you don't know I am a huge fan of MAC lipsticks, especially matte and today I'd love to share with you my MAC lipstick collection. I have 7 and I still want more. My favourite is Please Me, Diva and Ruby Woo. What's yours?

Please Me is a muted rosy tinted pink color in matte formulation, very pigmented and opaque. Unlike Mac Ruby Woo, Please Me is not extremely drying, but last for 4-5 hours without touch up. Please Me is very girly colour and perfect everyday shade that manages to brighten my face even without any other makeup on.

Ruby Woo is really matte, personally I find it too dry, so always use a lip balm. Although it's not easy to apply (it's ridiculously stiff), I really like how long lasting this lipstick is (around 5-6 hours, lasts over coffee and food).

Love this shade, it's the type of red that looks really gorgeous on most people. It's classic colour makes everything pop, definitely the best red lip colour ever. 

This lipstick does not need a long review as it is a gorgeous, true red. I would recommend this to everyone and anyone who was looking for the perfect red lips.

Diva is gorgeous berry plum shade with red undertones. This lipstick is my favourite for the Autumn and Winter due to the deep plum shade. 

It has quite a creamy texture, easy to apply and it did not dry out my lips. Although it is a matte lipstick, it leaves more satin finish - which is not a bad thing as for me. Nice colour which helps make your lips look fuller.

This lipstick emphasises any uneven or dry patches, so make sure to give the lips a light scrub before applying it and use lip balm too.

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Perfect Planner | Dear Diary

Nowadays, most of the people are using digital planner apps and to-do's, notes etc. I am a visual person and paper is my jam. I love using planners, I love that feeling of paper in your hand. 

The most difficult part for me is choosing a planner, I'm sure you understand me especially if you are a stationery lover as myself. I love pretty pens and notebooks. It helps me feel creative. When I first saw Dear Diary I knew it would be perfect for me.

This diary was created by three lovely ladies: Baiba, Zane and Kat. They  did a really good job in finding perfect structure which helps you focus on things that really matter. They made this planner for themselves so maybe that is why it has so many things I couldn't find in any planner or agenda.

The Dear Diary contains a lot more than usual diary:  

● daily to-do's

● habit tracking

● goal setting

● moodboard

● weekly overview

● inspirational quotes and visuals

One of my favourite thing about this planner is goal tracking, because now I can make sure I am meeting all my goals and what I want to achieve.

The Dear Diary Team created this diary with love, attention, and nothing but happy thoughts and you can feel it. Diary comes in black and pink with its beautiful rose gold embossed, so make sure to check their website www.thedeardiary.com and maybe in 2017 it will become your friend and inspire you to chase your dreams.
Use code DDYAROSLAVA at the checkout for 10% off until November 10th.

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Molton Brown Bursting Caju & Lime limited edition review

Molton Brown celebrate summer with their limited edition Bursting Caju & Lime Collection. Inspired by lively Brazil's signature caipirinha cocktail and the upbeat atmosphere of Carnaval. 

Caju & Lime is a lively, joyful, summer scent with a solar burst of lime, grapefruit and orange, an invigorating spearmint heart and base notes of musk and oak moss. It both smells and feels divine.

Capturing Brazil’s vibrancy, this collection offers the perfect remedy to the summer heat, with an energising body wash, nourishing body lotion and invigorating eau de toilette.

"The top notes of caipirinha accord are refreshing with a squeeze of zesty lime, grapefruit, lemon and orange. To lift it even more, a dash of spearmint is added – crisp, just like the cocktail. To give that humid finish, woody fig tree and oak moss mix perfectly with upbeat green galbanum."

                                                                   Jennifer Jambon, 

                                       Principal Perfumer, Molton Brown

Bursting Caju & Lime Shower Gel (£20) like a bottle of bustling Brazilian carnival confetti, it's my favourite shower gel for summer. This joyful zesty concoction is inspired by Brazil’s caipirinha cocktail. Lime, grapefruit, lemon and orange with spearmint and cedar will wake you right up.  Super fresh with antioxidant-rich Caju Fruit extract – which is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C – this unique blend gives an energizing kick to the mind and body, while leaving the skin feeling fresh and radiant.

The small micro beads helps the oils inside to spread evenly. With a top note of energizing caju fruit, loaded with Vitamin C, a middle note with Mint aroma oil and base note with a huge puff of Lime it is really a bestseller and still it’s limited edition.

Bursting Caju & Lime Body Lotion (£25). I like treating my skin with a luxurious body lotion. Proven to instantly firm and moisturise the skin, the pampering complex instantly comforts and hydrates. Formulated with energising Caju fruit, Lime oil with the scent of caipirinhas, the radiant body lotion is perfect for all skin types.

Bursting Caju & Lime Eau de Toilette (£39) is summer in a bottle. The fragrance features lime, grapefruit, orange, lemon, mint, clary sage, galbanum, cypress, musk and oakmoss. The lime comes through sharply and is complimented so well with the spearmint note. A great fragrance to wear on a summer day, so you can feel Rio’s effervescent carnaval spirit.

So why not re-create your own blend of Brazillian carnival sunshine by creating the classic Caipirinha cocktail?

Just in time for the Rio 2016 Olympics, this Brazil-inspired fragrance makes the perfect refreshing collection to stir your senses this summer. One day I'll jet off to lively Brazil, but for now I'm enjoying my Caju & Lime Bath & Body Collection from Molton Brown.

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Colab Dry Shampoo by Ruth Crilly review

Today I'd like to talk about my new favourite product. It has been such a long time I found something so good! 

I'm talking about Colab dry shampoos. Why am I so excited about it? Well, because it leaves my hair fresh and clean without chalky residue and it smells incredible!

Colab Dry Shampoo is a dry shampoo created by Ruth Crilly, a model whom many of you may know as A Model Recommends. 

The Colab Dry Shampoo range comes in two variants: Sheer + Invisible and Extreme Volume.

SHEER + INVISIBLE COLLECTION

Colab Sheer & Invisible dry shampoos help keep hair feeling clean for longer, feature a revolutionary weightless, invisible formula & leave a fabulous veil of fashion fragrance. They’re perfect for all hair types that need an instant boost. Especially for brunettes, because you never see any powder in your hair after using this dry shampoo. Love it! This dry shampoo is really good to use on a second day, when my hair is "just dirty". When my hair is oily, I use Batiste. 

EXTREME VOLUME COLLECTION

Colab Extreme Volume Collection is my favourite! I love using my extreme volume dry shampoo to add volume to my hair. It gives an instant back-combed volume, texture and lift. Perfect for instant day to night looks. 

Have you tried Colab dry shampoos? What's your favourite range? 

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essie ‘Japanese If You Please’ AW 2016 Collection

It is last week of summer, so it's maybe the right time to start talking autumn. The collection has been created by essie global colour director Rebecca Minkoff who was inspired by Tokyo, Japan. She's bottled "the modern and traditional sides of a city bustling with fashion, cuisine and nightlife."

The six shade palette creates a perfect balance between trendsetting color and classic looks. Deeps include the intense damson plum of kimono-over and the striking orange rust of playing koi. Pastel shades of grey, blue and pink anchor the collection with soft versatility and timeless chic.

                                                                                         Kimono-over, Maki Me Happy, Go Go Geisha

Essie Fall 2016 shades:

Kimono-Over – inviting damson plum

Playing Koi – flirtatious orange rust

Udon Know Me – mysterious stony blue

Go Go Geisha – antique blossom pink

Now and Zen – timeless sage grey 

Maki Me Happy – crimson-wrapped berry

Overall, I really love this collection! My favourite are maki me happy and go go geisha, although I like kimono-over too:)

‘Japanese if you please’ essie AW 2016 will be available from boots.com/essie £7.99 – Launching this Autumn.

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NEW! Superfood masks The Body Shop

Driven by the multi-masking trend The Body Shop is introducing five new superfood masks created not for specific skin types, which allows you to mix and match depending on how your face feels on a specific day.

Each mask type has been carefully formulated with 100% vegetarian ingredients without parabens, paraffins, silicone or mineral oils to combat every skin problem in an easy, effective and natural way.

From instagram celebrities to health-conscious friends – all post updates about superfoods. Superfoods are super for health and beauty, so it is no surprise that it is the word (and taste) on everyone’s lips right now. But even if an acai smoothie will help your body glow from the inside so maybe it needed a little more help to make the skin look as fresh as you feel. 

Whether you're a jet-setter, frantic mummy, beauty addict or "work hard play hard" girl, the collection literally has something for everybody's skincare needs!

Himalayan charcoal purifying glow mask

Charcoal is a new trend right now, but it has long been known for its purifying properties. This charcoal mask promises to release impurities and toxins and you can really feel it drawing out the impurities. It's 100% vegan with Bamboo charcoal, Green tea leaves and Organic Tea Tree oil to unclog pores and smooth the skin and to help reveal a healthy-looking, youthful glow.

british rose fresh plumping MASK

Inspired by the European bathing rituals, this gel mask is enriched with real rose petals and the essence of hand-picked roses to replenish the skin's moisture reserve. It smells delicious and feels utterly luxurious on the skin. British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask is 100% vegan and of my favourite from the collection.

ethiopian honey deep nourishing MASK

This mask is for skin that needs an intense dose of replenishing nourishment to feel soft and smooth again. 100% vegetarian with Honey from Ethiopia, Marula oil and Organic Olive oil, this mask deeply nourishes, replenishes, skin feels supple and rested.

chinese ginseng & Rice clarifying polishing MASK

Inspired by Chinese traditions, this mask combines Ginseng extract, Rice extract and Organic Sesame seed oil and aims to tone, moisturise and brighten.

This is a creamy mask with an exfoliating texture to remove dead skin cells and brighten everything up. Pores appear minimised and skin looks more even.

amazonian acai energising radiance MASK

Inspired by rituals of Amazonian tribes, this mask developed specifically for skin that needs a fast recharge from signs of fatigue and stress. 100% vegan with Acai Berry extract, Guarana seed extract and Organic Babassu oil for an instant energy boost.

Each mask will retail at £15.00 for 75ml and will be available online and in stores from 16 August 2016. 

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Essie Rio 2016 collection and limited edition 1000th shade

 

"I DON'T AIM TO MISBEHAVE, IT JUST HAPPENS."

You can never have too many nail polishes, right? In celebration of the company’s 35th birthday essie launched their 1000th nail polish shade named, ‘Aim to Misbehave’ and unveiled its extremely colourful Rio collection!

Aim to Misbehave is a pearly, jewel-toned vibrant yellow shade, hitting stores this summer. Inspired by the bold colours of the Rio Carnival, right in time for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Yellow is a rare shade for me. I don’t have anything yellow at all! That makes it rare. essie is introducing a new pearl technology which sparkles and feels smooth on the surface of your nails. It’s a party for your nails! The Aim to Misbehave bottle also has a little extra something — decked out in stars and the number 1000 to make sure we don’t forget how special this shade is. This bright yellow-gold shade is fun, vibrant and perfect for summer to flatter your tan.

 

                           RIO 2016 COLLECTION

Inspired by the vibrant colours of the renowned Rio carnivals, this limited edition collection is a star studded affair that only essie can assemble. Featuring six of essie’s boldest colours, and the 1000th shade.

  Jazzy Jubilant, Bahama Mama, Sunday Sunday, Aim to Misbehave, Naughty Nautical, Aruba Blue, Pure Pearlfection

· Aim to Misbehave; a scandalous yellow that will have your nails misbehaving. And it has a celebratory cap! 

· Sunday Funday; turn everyday into a ridiculously good time with this beautiful, coral crush.

· Aruba Blue; escape to paradise with this frosty sapphire. 

· Bahama Mama; anytime is the right time for this tropical beauty. 

· Pure Pearlification; this over-the-top top coat instantly creates a lacquered shine to rival the real thing. 

· Jazzy Jubilant; this hyperkinetic chromatic glitter top coat is part jazz-age shimmer, part space-age glamour. 

· Naughty Nautical; sail the sexy seas and chart a course for adventure in this shimmering, brilliant blue-green, naughty never looked so nice.

The 1000th shade celebration won’t last forever, so grab it while you can!

For more information on essie please visit http://www.essie.co.uk/

RRP: £7.99

The essie Rio Collection including the limited edition 1000th shade will be available to buy exclusively at Superdrug stores and online at Superdrug.com from 27th July – 23rd August 2016.

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