Monday, 5 November 2012

Holiday season: Gift ideas

I'm unlucky enough to have both Christmas and my birthday fall within 3 days of each other which results in lots of crap 'joint' gifts. Don't get me wrong a gift is a gift, it's just a bit disappointing getting one instead of two? And having to wait a whole year to get 'one' again!?
The thing is, this year I'm really stuck for ideas when people ask me what I want to both- let alone the one (the people that know me well and my hatred of the dreaded joint gift!!)? I just don't know, so I thought entering this blogger challenge might help me find some inspiration!
1) Hessian Owl Hipflask £12- U.O.
2) Neom Sumptuous Travel candle £15- Neom
3) Benefit 'She's..so Jetset!' £29.50- John Lewis
4) House of Marley headphones £30- U.O
5) Origins 'Let it glow' £25- Origins
As this is a list for me and a bit self indulgent I thought I'd show things I actually want and have since put on my christmas list. Namely the House of Marley Jamaica headphones. I just think these are so cool, with fabric wiring and wooden look earbuds. I've wanted them ever since I saw someone on the tube wearing them and stared at the headphones for the whole journey. I probs freaked them out a bit.. oh well!
The rest I think is pretty self explanatory, I've wanted a Neom candle for aaages and love Benefit and Origins. The hipflask; well that's to hold my alcohol for when I go out drinking as I'm to skanky to buy some- plus it has owls! You can never go wrong with owls....

Thanks for reading, what's on your Christmas lists this year?



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  1. Ana Vukosavljevic5 November 2012 at 11:15

    Hey! Great ideas, love benefit set and hipflask :D

    http://beautystuffbyana.blogspot.com/

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 22:45

      Thanks! I love the hip flask, gotta love owls :)
      Daniella x

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  2. Helen at THELOVECATSINC5 November 2012 at 13:19

    great picks! i really want a benefit gift set :)

    from helen at www.thelovecatsinc.com // @thelovecatsinc

    ps. make sure you've entered my giveaway to win a beautiful delilah dust necklace! click here!

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  3. jennie5 November 2012 at 21:02

    Ooh such a lovely post! I'm a huge fan of Neom candles, they will make the most perfect Christmas gifts! <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 22:45

      I know, been wanting one for aaages but couldn't justify the huge cost. Perfect present :)
      Daniella x

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  4. ylenia5 November 2012 at 22:04

    Hey nice blog here! Visit mine and let me know what you think, maybe we could follow each other!
    XOXO
    Ylenia

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  5. Perla Sanchez5 November 2012 at 23:56

    I know what you mean! My bday falls next to xmas too! :(

    http://perlaxmakeup.blogspot.com/

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  6. Josie5 November 2012 at 23:59

    Aw no, that's a bit rubbish! Tell any new pals you meet that your birthday is in June. I love that hipflask, I have no need for one but it's super cute xxx

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 22:54

      Yep I should! The only good part about my birthday is that all pals are always here, back from uni or what not :)
      Daniella x

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  7. Sybil6 November 2012 at 02:59

    aaahhh christmas is around the corner again, eh? time flies so fast.. this year, i don't have anything big to wish.. more of just little stuff here and there. probably a nice lipstick, a new perfume or just some decent sweater. :D


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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 22:57

      Me too, I usually jut say money or vouchers as I can never think of anything!
      Daniella x

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  8. Katie Frank6 November 2012 at 13:01

    aw this post is very helpful:D
    thanks!
    http://coeursdefoxes.blogspot.com/

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  9. Anonymous6 November 2012 at 18:20

    Cute gift ideas post, I love the look of no.3.

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 22:58

      Me too- it's gone on the Christmas Wishlist :)
      Daniella x

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  10. Jaz xo6 November 2012 at 22:05

    Love this post! xo

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  11. Anonymous6 November 2012 at 22:26

    I really really really want a Neom candle but can't past with the cash for just a candle. eeeek . Hope santa brings me one :P
    LaceyLoves

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 22:59

      I know me either-they're so expensive!
      Daniella x

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  12. Marib Maqsood7 November 2012 at 11:50

    such an adorable posy love it! Looking forward to future posts from you. :)

    Following you now :)

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  13. Sadie7 November 2012 at 13:23

    I love the little owl hip flask, it's so cute :) xx

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 22:59

      I know, I love anything with owls :)
      Daniella x

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  14. Temporary:Secretary7 November 2012 at 14:30

    I love the benefit set, I think I'm going to put that on my wishlist! x

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:00

      It's gone on mine since doing this post :)
      Daniella x

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  15. Katie7 November 2012 at 14:42

    I love the benefit set, and I also love the neom candle, I have one at home and they are gorgeous. The only thing is that you don't want to use it so I hardly ever actually light it!

    Thanks for visiting my blog- am now subscribed to yours.
    x

    Katie
    Totally Tates

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:00

      I really want a neom candle, just can't justify paying for one, so hopefully Santa will bring me one :)
      Daniella x

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  16. danielle7 November 2012 at 15:17

    Thanks for visiting my blog!some lovely gift ideas, I've seen the hipflasks in Urban Outfitters and they are so cute even if they are never used!Now following your blog x

    www.beautifulthings-danielle.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:01

      Thanks! I know they're so nice in U.O. aren't they?
      Daniella x

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  17. alliedavies1827 November 2012 at 15:17

    great gifts
    tie-dye-eyes.blogspot.co.uk

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  18. Jodie7 November 2012 at 17:26

    thank you so much for the kind commenton my blog- clear bags have become my new obsession (even if people do make comments about it looking like a folder). i have the same problem with christmas- ive learned to just bookmark things on my pc from sort of july and when ever people ask i pick from the list- even then its onlky a fewe small items. a hip flask is a must- i barely drink but mine is in constant use when i do. its a much easier way to balance out your limits (and save some cash) when drinking as i know one flask wont give me a hangover the next day.
    x

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:02

      No problem :) That's a really good idea I should start book marking things early on!
      Daniella x

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  19. E V E L Y N7 November 2012 at 17:48

    Aww that little owl hipflask is so cute! I really hope Santa brings me a NEOM candle too :)

    http://wewereraisedbywolves.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:03

      I love the hipflask, and yes hope Santa remembers my Neom candle :)
      Daniella x

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  20. Hola Bambi7 November 2012 at 18:58

    love this post! I sooo want one of those benefit gift sets! x

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:03

      Thanks :) It's been put on my wishlist since doing this post :)
      Daniella x

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  21. c7 November 2012 at 19:25

    Great post!

    <3

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  22. The Little Magpie7 November 2012 at 19:26

    Aw, that sucks when people do that. My friend's birthday's actually on Christmas day and I always feel really sorry for her when people just gave her one gift, she ended up celebrating her birthday on the 25th June every year! x

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:05

      I know some people that do that, I don't think I could, it would feel a bit weird to me :) wish I could get the presents in June too though :)
      Daniella x

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  23. Ire7 November 2012 at 20:45

    Great list! I would love that Origins set!


    Black&Vanilla
    xx

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:05

      Thanks! I really want that set, it looks great doesn't it :)

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  24. Unknown7 November 2012 at 20:56

    That Owl hit flask is amazing!

    Txx

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:05

      Thanks! Anything with Owls and I love it :)

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  25. CafféFashion7 November 2012 at 20:58

    the make up kit seems awesome :)

    Brigita r.
    http://indie-somnium.blogspot.com

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:06

      I know, it's been put on my Christmas list now
      Daniella x

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  26. AspirationsOfGlam8 November 2012 at 12:56

    Bless you- I think I would be disappointed with a joint birthday gift too! I love the look of the benefit she so jetset!

    Liz
    http://www.aspirationsofglam.blogspot.com
    xxx

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    1. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 23:07

      Haha thanks! I think I was more disappointed when I was younger- it's not fair when you're 8 and only get 1 present lol. ]
      Daniella x

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  27. BEA ELATED8 November 2012 at 20:44

    lovely things <3

    follow you now! follow back maybe? (:
    xx bea

    beaelated.blogspot.com/

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  28. daniella-r8 November 2012 at 22:57

    Thanks!

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  29. Anonymous9 November 2012 at 05:42

    I really want to try out those benefit products xx

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  30. Unknown9 November 2012 at 16:41

    Haha I love the bit about the crap/joint gifts. My aunties birthday is on Christmas day and I feel so bad for her!

    I want the benefit set!!

    xo

    http://verrism.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. daniella-r11 November 2012 at 11:55

      Ha thanks, joint gift suck! That sounds a bit rubbish
      Daniella x

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  31. The Style Rawr9 November 2012 at 18:14

    I'd really like to try #3, I really love benefit and I'm a globetrotter too ;)

    Tara
    The Style Rawr!
    xoxo

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    1. daniella-r11 November 2012 at 11:56

      Ha, the name's really sweet isn't it :)
      Daniella x

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  32. Unknown10 November 2012 at 17:54

    The Benefit set is such a great idea! Love all of these. xo

    http://www.jenventure.blogspot.co.uk

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  33. Unknown13 November 2012 at 21:16

    I love the little owl hip flask. I saw it in Urban outfitters on Saturday and was lusting after it :D Some lovely find you have here xx

    OutsideBeautyInsideHealth

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    1. daniella-r21 November 2012 at 02:37

      I love it too, I've bought it since doing this post :)
      Daniella x

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  34. Sandra25 November 2012 at 14:38

    I really want to try out some Neom candles. Everbody seem to love them!

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    1. daniella-r25 November 2012 at 16:59

      Me too, hope I get them for xmas :)
      Daniella x

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