Stocking Fillers Under £15

This weekend is the last weekend before the big day, so for all of you last minute shoppers, I thought I would give you a hand and do a bit of shopping for you. If you are just braving the crowds for a few last minute trinkets, then here is a list of goodies to fill those stockings and all for under £15! 

1. Travalo - Debenhams - £12.49

The number one gift for any fragrance enthusiast. The Travalo is honestly one of the handiest inventions for anyone on the go. Super easy to use and comes in a range of colours, it's not just for women, the man in your life can fill it with his favourite scent as well! 

2. Compact Tangle Teezer - Boots - £12.49

Fits perfectly in your handbag, the Tangle Teezer is a cult product in the beauty world. This also comes in a range of colours and patterns and has soft flexible bristles to allow easy, pain free brushing. I don't have particularly knotty hair, but when I go from using this to a normal brush or comb there is a huge difference. 

3. Grey Sparkle Bed Socks - Dorothy Perkins - £10.00

The comfiest bed socks in the history of sock making! These chunky knit bed socks have suckers on the sole for grip on those slippy laminate floors. They also have the softest and warmest fleece lining inside to keep those tootsies cozy and warm.

4. Best Wishes Gift Set - Lush - £13.50

Maybe on the larger side of the stocking fillers but this is my favourite gift set from Lush and would love to find it in my stocking. This set comes with the best bath bomb ever, Golden Wonder, along with the Luxury Lush Pud and Snowcake Soap. 

5. Wine Lipstick and Blush Gift Set - Topshop - £12.00

This little gift set also comes in red or a mascara/kohl combo. The wine set is bang on the vampy lips trend this A/W and is prefect for any makeup lover. 

6. Soap & Glory Good, Butter, Best Gift Set - Boots - £8.00

The cheapest on this list, Soap & Glory is always a safe bet at Christmas. The body butters are all creamy, moisturising and smell amazing, so this little gift set is a sure win. This set contains the much loved Righteous Butter, Butter Yourself and Butterlicousness. 

Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Or will you be one of those rushing out to grab some of these goodies? 

Rimmel Dark Night Waterl-Oops!

This lipstick is widely known throughout the blogosphere, its rich plum hue has captured the heart of millions this A/W13. It has been spoken about to death on most blogs I've read, but I felt it important to give it its own little slot on mine. 

Dark lips are a trend every autumn, and every year I set out on a mission to find the perfect plums and dark reds. Rimmel are my 'go to' brand when it comes to drugstore makeup and yet again they haven't disappointed. 

Dark Night Waterl-Oops! Is the perfect rich deep plum, which packs a punch when it comes to moisture, what with it being one of the new formulas of Moisture Renew. The pigmentation is amazing and it's perfect for those who want a slightly darker, vampier version of Rimmel's equally praised Kate 107 lipstick. Yes, the 107 is a matte and this is all about the moisture, but they have a similar blue tone, which I love.

It is a pleasure to wear and feels comfortable on even the driest of lips, mine being one, but it does have its issues. The best way to keep this baby in place is to wack on some lip liner, I don't usually use lip liner but I found that without it, this would bleed pretty badly. It also wears away fairly easy leaving you with that odd halo of lipstick on your lips. It didn't surprise me that its staying power wasn't great, it is very moisturising so that usually lends itself to a fair bit of slipping and sliding. However, if you can get the knack of keeping this in place, it is a must have this A/W13.

Have you tried this yet? Do you love it as much as everyone else?

A/W Fashion Haul

I recently went to my wardrobe on a cold autumn day to find that I own next to no clothes, great. My wardrobe has always been a bit lacking, but recently I decided to scrape some pennies together and go A/W shopping. 

My first point of call was of course Primark, being a poor student and all it seemed like the most financially viable option. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the choice in chunky knits and festive jumpers. They also had a great range of winter boots to suit everyone's tastes. 

H&M also showed promise in the knitwear department, I always overlook H&M but it's definitely worth a look at the moment. Overall I ended up with a good few decent items which will surely keep me toasty over these chilly months. Take a look, you might see something that takes your fancy!