Luxury Gift Guide: Mother's Day

I am never usually with my Mum on Mother's Day, as you may know she lives in the USA but I still like to make her feel like a Queen even when I am miles away. So below are some luxury gift I would buy my Mummy!  

    Lindor Strawberries & Cream truffles, Lindt,£4.99

These little pink balls are just pure indulgence!

Aldi,No. 1 Lime, Basil and Mandarin Luxury fragranced candle, £3.99

Aldi, the little cheeky monkeys have created a pretty identical candle to Jo Malone, the main difference is its 90% cheaper - be afraid, Jo Malone be very afraid. It’s a pretty large size of 290g and has a burn time of 48 hours. So far I am very impressed!

Bubble Club Subscription, three monthmembership, £99

This is the perfect gift for my Mum as she loves a glass of fizz and with a Bubble Club subscription you get two new fizz’s to try from around the globe each month with some snacks to go with them. ‘Because life is better with Bubbles’.

Moët & Chandon, Imperial Brut NVChampagne So Bubbly Mini Bottle, 200ml £14.99

As luxurious treats go a mini bottle of Moët would go perfect with breakfast in bed with some organise juice for a mimosa.

   Giles& Posner Bella Pizza Maker, £99

My mum is a whizz in the kitchen and now becoming a health bunny, this pizza oven would mean she could make something a little bit naughty but on the healthy side. Who could say no to a handmade pizza is just 5 minutes?

   Roja Parfums 'A Goodnight Kiss', £1250

For the ultimate luxury gift if you have the Money why not buy a Roja Parfum. This one is ‘A Goodnight Kiss’. The sent is a blend of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom, May Flower and Violet for a spicy yet floral scent and it looks divine on any vanity table.

    Clairns – any product really!  

Clarins is a favourite of Mummy Kay so any products would do but I have gone for Supra Volume Mascara, 4-Colour Eye Palette in Rosewood and BB Skin perfecting cream as my top favourites right now.

    Murad, Retinol Youth Renewal Serum, £65

Dr Murad has done it again with a powerful serum using the exclusive Tri-Retinol Technology to fight against lines and wrinkles. My mum is beautiful inside and out but sometimes even the best of us need a helping hand.

    S+ ResMed, £99

Sleep is one of the most important thing is my life and the S+ is the world’s first (talk about luxury) non-contact, sleep tracking system to analyse and improve sleep without the need of a clunky wristband. The S+ is available from Amazon.

    Bean Body Coffee Bean Scrub – Cocoberry, £14.95

I am gifting one of my favourite coffee scrubs which you can also see featured in 7Natural Beauty Products. Coffee scrubs have so many benefits for the skin to renew, hydrate and exfoliate all over leaving you feeling like a bit of luxury.

    Salter,Copper Effect 3 Piece Saucepan set, £90

Cooper is the trend that keeps on giving so you can’t go wrong with this Salter set and who can have enough pots, really?

And then it can be wrapped up in some personalised wrapping paper straight from my social media account from Wrap.me

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Serums

             

As you may know, 2015 was my year to start using serums and I feel like they have really improved the smoothness of my skin, my pores and created a clearer complexion. So I thought I would share my three favourites with you lovely lot.

1. Neostrata Antioxidant Defense Serum

This is from a brand that is not widely know but works on protecting the skins defense system to defend against ageing and as I am getting on in my 20s this is becoming a top priority in my book. This serum has 8 antioxidants and is clinically proven in strengthening the skin barrier, providing protection against everyday elements our skin in put through.

2. REN Instant Beauty Shot

This gel serum has a fab name name, called a 'Beauty Shot'. The magic liquid can be used whenever under makeup or over, it does not matter proving it to be a great handbag essential to ensure your skin in always looking its best - firm, plump and smooth. This is achieved with a mix of Hyaluronans that supercharge the skin for a more youthful appearance.

This is a great treat for jet lag or hungover skin!

3. Clairns Double Serum

This baby has already featured on the blog on my Summer Skincare Routine but it has proved it's award winning nature with me and the rest of the world. The Double Serum is an intensive anti-ageing treatment which has 20 plant extracts and a two-phase system that targets every sign of ageing. This includes firmness, wrinkles, tighter skin and pores and it creates a beautiful glow.

             

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Lip Balm Perfection

Part of the 'Garden Escape', spring make-up collection from Clarins, is six new lip balm shades of Instant Light Lip Balm Perfectors. The balm’s have been created to make your lips, soft and supple but to also illuminate your lips with a sheer colour giving a subtle and feminine glow – which is always nice to have.

Each balm is rich in mango and shea, which nourishes your lips to ensure the colour looks beautiful. The ‘My Pink’ balm is unique to the range and to you, as it reacts to the pH levels in your lips to create a bespoke pink colour, just for you.

These balms go hand-in-hand with the rest of the Garden Escape collection using the colours and scents of a garden, think natural and beautiful and your dream garden.

From right - left 04 Orange, 03 My Pink, 01 Rose £18

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How to achieve Flawless Skin

It's been a while since I posted a beauty post but don't fear, I am hoping there will be one every Tuesday! Today's post is about my new favourite foundation the 'Everlasting Foundation' from Clarins, it’s making my skin look pretty darn good.

It's not just me that loves the 'Everlasting Foundation' as it has become one of Clarins best sellers and I can see why. On application the liquid foundation feels like powder creating a flawless complexion and I can still see the results even after a long day at work. It's easy to top up as it blends in with your natural complexion ensuring you get an even blend as the colour pigments are evenly distributed. The key ingredient that provides this is bamboo powder which enhances your matifying properties, giving the foundation exceptional hold and minimises flaws such as redness and dark circles.

Another plus is the SPF which lasts up to 18 hours and cares for your skin with anti-pollution, anti-free radical and 100% mineral anti-UVB-uva benefits.

As you know I love a good looking bottle and this foundation comes is a 30ml frosted glass bottle and sits neatly on any vanity table. You can buy this baby below for around £27.50

This is my favourite, what's yours? 

In the photos the shade is 105 Nude

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Mother's Day Treats

 Treat your Mum this Mother’s Day with something really special....

1.     Crabtree & Evelyn, Pear and Pink Magnolia Fragrance Gift

£25 (worth £30)

This gift is not only perfect for Mum's but also £1 will be donated do Breast Cancer Care from the sale till 16th March. The pear and Pink Magnolia bath and body collection is infused with fruit and floral notes perfect for Mummy. These travel sized treats are perfect to slip into a handbag containing Eau De Toilette, body lotion and body wash.

2.     Joli Rouge, Brilliant Sheer Shine Lipstick...

£19

As part of the Clarins Garden Escape, Spring make-up collection in a beautiful subtle shade of Coral Dahlia (22), lipstick is the perfect gift.

3.     Luxury BLOOM Gin Gift Pack...

£49.50

Pop into Harvey Nichols' for this decedent gift that comes with 50cl bottle of BLOOM London Dry Gin and a honeysuckle and chamomile candle.

4. Wrap.me
From £4.99

What's more personalised than you & you Mums face on wrapping paper! Wrap.me has you sorted with the ability to upload photos or you can take them directly from Instagram.

Remember to upload your creations using the #wrapme

5. Whittard Gift Set
Prices start from £5

Whittard produce some beautiful products, all finished with intricate packaging and with prices starting at £5 its the place to go! T2G top gifts this Mother's Day are:

• A fine bone china mug
• Mango & Bergamot Flavour Green Tea Tin
• Queen of Hearts Strawberry flavour shortbread biscuits
• Ecuador 71 Single Origin Dark Chocolate

6. Mimi Green Goddess Fresh Face Mask

£22

This powerful, soothing and naturally deep cleansing face mask is perfectly formulated to detoxify and nourish your skin, no matter how sensitive it is - perfect to pamper mum!

 

7. Decorative Jug with dried flower bouquet

 £11.95

Dried flowers can turn a home into a rustic wonderland and they last for year and why not accompany them with this beautiful vase from Melody Maison, its vintage look fits perfectly!

8. The Busy Mum's Plan Ahead Cookbook

£9.98

If your Mum is as busy as mine? Then she will love this book written by the talented Sarah Flower. Not only will your mum be happy with the gift but you will get some great home cooking!

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Clarins Ladylike Collection

Ombre Matte Eyeshadow

The Price: £19 Each
Where2buy: Clarins

These beautiful eyeshadows have delicate hues of browns and pinks and go hand in hand together to make the perfect smokey eye or sit elegantly alone.

• Nude Pink
• Earth - A darker brown
• Rosewood

These matte eyeshadows are fast becoming my favourites and are staples in my makeup bag - they look smooth and last the day! 

The silky and lightweight texture comes from going from a cream to powder when the eyeshadow glides on your eye. You get the best of both worlds with the smoothing of a cream eyeshadow but quality of powder!

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Instant Light Eye Perfecting Base

The Price: £22
Where2Buy: Clarins

Another favourite from the collection is the Instant Light Eye Perfecting Base to highlight your big beautiful eyes and hide any dark circles that might have appeared. The oat sugars are a key ingredient to smooth and even the eyelids which brightens instantly.

This magical product can also be used on your eyelids to create a matte effect to hold eyeshadow on for hours longer.

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