Last Minute Xmas Shopping: New Look

Wednesday 21 December 2016

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AS IF there are only 4 shopping days until Christmas...  WAH! If like me, you haven't finished your shopping yet and you've almost ran out of money, don't panic. Highstreet favourites New Look, have a fantastic (and affordable) Christmas Shop. I absolutely love buying gifts but after all the Christmas parties and festive meals, my bank balance is struggling.

Luckily for me, New Look's fantastic gift range is pretty darn affordable and there are so many SQUEE worthy items - so my gift giving skills don't need to suffer. If you have your own trendy sister-in-law to buy for, she'll probably love this Black Letter Light Box (£12.99) which is such a steal at just over a tenner. Isn't it adorable!?

New Look Lightbox
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Luxury Living with Rooi - Kate Spade Stationary

Tuesday 20 December 2016

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One thing I think most of us look forward to at the end of a year is choosing a new diary and making an attempt to organise our lives a bit more as we move into the new year. Well this year I'm doing it in some major style, with these beautiful Kate Spade pieces from luxury living experts Rooi

Rooi personally source every product, asking themselves three questions before something makes the cut ... 

Does it say something? 
Does it delight the senses?
Does it make us happy?

If an item gets three yes's, it finds itself in stock at Rooi.com. This is actually the way I wish I could live my life, so I found this mantra quite inspirational before I even had a browse of the store, but oh my life, you guys need to go have a nose through it! There are some beautiful things up for grabs. 

Anyhoo, back to my new pretty things! I chose the Kate Spade Large 17 Month Black Stripe Agenda (£31.95) and the Kate Spade Leopard Spiral Notebook (£11.95) and boy are they beautiful. 

Kate Spade Stationary

First off, I ADORE the fact that I could choose this pattern combination. Monochrome stripes and leopard print have been my fave off the wall pattern combo in both fashion and interior design since forever, you'd be surprised how stylish they can look together despite the obvious clash. 

The diary itself is VERY satisfying. It's a large, weighty spiral bound hardback book housing a selection of monthly and weekly spreads, note pages, laminated dividers and even a couple of plastic pockets. Each month begins with an inspirational, fun 'to do' list of themed activities, and there's tons of room for writing all your important day to day notes. I'm not pulling your leg here, this diary is so beautiful it makes me want to be a better person. I feel like it wants a more successful career and a stylish wardrobe for me, as I write my name in the 'This agenda belongs to ...' box. Everytime I open it, it whispers to me that 2017 is our year . . . As Mariah said, we belong together.

Kate Spade Stationary

Kate Spade Stationary

The notebook is the perfect accompaniment to the agenda. It's really just a simple 112 lines page notebook for taking down thoughts and doodles of the day, but it's the hardback cover that had me at hello. T will understand me when I say that the pattern is THE perfect leopard print. Tis a rare thing to find and when you do, you want it replicated in everything you own. This thing is prettier than my entire face. And it's made of paper. 

Kate Spade Stationary

Kate Spade Stationary

Kate Spade Stationary

When Rooi chose these two pieces they got it so right.

Does it say something? 
YES. They tell me that 2017 will be my best year yet, and I believe them!

Does it delight the senses?
When I look at them my pupils dilate, and yes, I may have sniffed them once or twice.

Does it make us happy?
Insanely. This love is serious.

My only issue is that I now want more. The note card sets make me want to be a more attentive far away friend, the sticky note sets produce a sudden need to furiously take the best phone messages of my life, and the bits and bobs holder makes me want to organise tiny things into tiny spaces! I love you Kate, be my friend?

For anyone thinking of indulging I highly recommend making a selection from the Kate Spade range at Rooi. Their delivery was free and super fast, within days of placing the order, and if you sign up to the newsletter you can get 10% off too - huzzah!

Thanks to Rooi for this new addiction.

J xoxo
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The New Look Last Minute Gift Shop

Monday 19 December 2016

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One week to go! If like us you're still picking up those last minute stocking fillers for your special peeps, you should definitely check out New Look, who have really upped their gift shop game this year with a ton of covetable, affordable ideas for everyone!

I picked out a few things to show you, all priced at less than a tenner, but you'd never know it (the real secret to savvy gifting!). 

First up are the cutest little bunny slippers for just a £5! They're super soft with gold glitter accents and a fluffy tail. They couldn't be more adorable tbh, but if your giftee is more into their homeware then why not drop your fiver on one of New Look's scented candles instead? This one is Tobacco Flower & Ginger, and smells like a yummy tropical cocktail. If you're looking for something for just a few pounds, the NL lip balms really look the part, but are only £1.99. I love the look of this 'Sweet Cream' one, it will pop so nicely on a dressing table! The rose gold life yo.

New Look Gift Shop

New Look Gift Shop

I couldn't believe it when I saw this dressing gown for £7.50! It's really soft and smooth, and the dark grey colour is really classy. I don't know anyone who can so no to new loungewear at Christmas time so this would be my number one pick. I also couldn't help picking up this perf LED hanging star for just £5.99. It needs 2 AAA batteries, so watch out for that, but it really is a fab little item and I've already used it in a couple of photo sesh's for the blog, so handy for your fellow blogger friends!

New Look Gift Shop

New Look Gift Shop

New Look Gift Shop

We've got less than a week to go, so be quick as the New Look Gift Shop will be selling out fast! By the way, I indulged in the New Look £9.99 Unlimited Delivery last month and it's worth every penny. It's even better than the ASOS one because you can choose evening delivery slots - the dream for us working girls! Definitely something to think about if you're browsing the webby for gifts this week, just add it to your basket at checkout and you instantly benefit from a next day delivery, ta daaaaa!

Thanks to New Look for the lovely gift package, and for working with us this year, you're defo one of our faves!

J xoxo
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Burt's Bees Christmas Gift Sets

Monday 5 December 2016

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You can't go wrong with a bit of Burt's Bees, and on any occasion their gift sets are always welcome because the products are so darn good and they are just the nicest brand you will ever use. Seriously, if you get a chance please do pop through to their webby and have a read of their About Us, it's pretty inspiring stuff and I totally want to work for them! Anyhoo, I've got three of their fab Christmas gift sets here that I'm just about to wrap up, but fancied sharing with you before they ship off to their new homes :)

Gift Sets - c/o Burt's Bees

Burt's Bees


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