GIFT GUIDE 3 - STOCKING FILLERS (UNDER £15)

Welcome to the third post of our gift guide series! Today we will be talking you through our stocking filler top picks and what we would love to find in our stocking this year!

  Olivia's Picks

 

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Mini Travel Edition

What a gift! It's luxurious, the packaging is lovely and the product is even better! Gentle on the skin and removes ALL of your make up. You heard me right girls. ALL. It comes in a lovely patterened tube which has the mini product inside and a muslin cloth too. This is great for people who travel a lot or for people who are already lovers of the product. It's great for Mums, Grandmas, Friends - I mean who doesn't love a travel size product right? This one is amazing.
You can get this from Boots for £9.

Hot Chocolate Bundle

This gift you can customise to your own budget. There's three products in this bundle and you can take 1 or 2 out if you're not looking to spend that much, however the three products together still work out at only £13. 

Firstly the mug is from Marks and Spencer and comes in at £6. I like the simplicity of the design and the fact that it already looks like you've put more thought into your gift by personalising it.


- ADD-ONS!
- I have paired this with the very oh-so-posh drinking chocolate from Charbonnel et Walker which you can pick up from John Lewis for £5. It's a great brand, which already adds value to the gift and comes in such a pretty tin!
- Finally I added a Chocolate Stirrer which I also spotted in the 'House of Dorchester' range at John Lewis. I've chosen the 'Mini Marshmallow' one but they were also available in other flavours. This was only £2. 

2015 Diary

Again this is a gift you can customise to your own budget. The add-ons are simply optional!
This gorgeous vintage diary is available at Paperchase. This is the A5 version and is £9. I think A5 diaries are the perfect size not too big to fit in your handbag but not too small where you can't see what you're writing! This is a perfect gift for the student that swears to be organised in 2015! And of course for the ever organised Mum.

- ADD-ONS!
- This lovely bird pattern mechanical pen also from Paperchase at £2
- Amazingly cute Russian doll mini highlighters at £3, which are agian from Paperchase.
 Whole gift comes in at £14 but again, the add-ons are optional


4. Topshop Knickers

So this is a very basic but nevertheless great present! Everyone needs knickers rights? Out of Topshop's 3 for £10 range, there is plenty to chose from. Get a nice little gift box and a bit of tissue paper from card factory which will cost you pennies and you've got another great gift!

- REMEMBER! Use your student discount at Topshop and save £1 (you can put that towards another gift) 

5. Pyjamas!

You really cannot make an error with cosy PJs. I really think we do just have to stop and take a minute to appreciate the amazing value that New Look are offering. Both, cute ditsy floral cami sets aswell as long matching christmas pyjamas are available for no more than £14.99. You really have to just go over and have a look. Long cosy pyjama sets for under £15 - yes it's true! 
- REMEMBER! Use your student discount at New Look and save 10% 
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 Katie's Picks

1. Rimmel's 'Wake me up Foundation' £8.99

Rimmel’s new edition to their foundation range is the ‘Wake Me Up’ foundation, preparing for those dark and early winter mornings with a fresh glow to brighten up your complexion! Available in two colours, this lightweight mousse illuminates the skin, perfect to disguise our inevitable Christmas party hangovers. This product can be found in various shops, such as Boots, Superdrug, Tesco and Asda. So to give the gift of an instant touch of radiance, head down to one of these local shops now to purchase the ‘Wake Me Up’ foundation!

2. Eylure Girls Aloud Lengthening Lashes £5.49

Eyelashes in the winter can add a more glammed up look, complimenting a party night out with that extra emphasis on the eyes! The eyelashes I always buy are the Eylure Girls Aloud edition, available in Boots and Superdrug. The five girls in Girls Aloud each have their own specific type of eyelashes available, ranging from Cheryl’s dainty thin eyelashes for a more natural look, to Sarah’s heavier lashes for an extra look on a night out! For a middle ground, Kimberley’s eyelashes never fail, perfect for a night out on the town, or merely for a day occasion where you are wanting to add a bit of extra glam!

3. Coconut Oil £2.29

At a very cheap price of £2.29, this is a stocking filler essential this Christmas! Recently, the world of beauty and hair care has gone mad for coconuts, the craze not stopping with Superdrug’s coconut oil which has various uses! Having bought this tub myself, I can guarantee it is extremely beneficial and adaptable to whatever you want to use it for! It melts softly at the touch of your skin, and can be used for conditioning the skin itself, or, as I tend to use it, to condition dry or damaged hair! Adding a small amount to your hands, it’s easy to gently rub the oil into your scalp if you wish, or even just on the ends of your hair for repair of split ends. This is a necessity in these colds months to ensure your hair still has a radiant healthy glow, and it is perfect size to fit into a stocking!

4. Korres Lip Butter £8.00

Lip balm is of course an essential for the cold winter months to keep your lips hydrated and soft! This buttery lip balm is available at Asos, ranging in colour from ‘Guava’ to ‘Wild Rose’, so can be adapted to your complexion. The ingredients used are environmental-friendly, locally sourced and kept free from synthetics! This small lip balm is perfect stocking filler size and a great gift for anyone through these cold days

 5. Primark Fluffy Cosy Socks £2.00

Everybody loves fluffy socks, especially when it’s chilly outside, and in! Primark’s range of fluffy socks start at £2 for each pair, making it easy to buy two or three at a time, staying well within the budget. I myself have a very large collection of fluffy socks, which I am hoping will increase this Christmas! You can never have too many pairs! Suitable for a stocking filler as a small gift to a friend or family member, it’s a necessity for your feet, to battle against the cold months approaching!

 

 Hope this has helped fill up those stockings!

Katie and Olivia x