Friday, 28 November 2014

Black Friday Deals 2014

I was compiling a little list of Black Friday deals for myself, friends and family so I thought I may as well turn it into a mini blog post for all to see and share! I did a bit of online shopping at midnight last night and got some awesome deals. I couldn't be bothered to go into town and face the Black Friday manic shoppers but you can still get some amazing discounts online so here is what I've found so far! I'll be adding to this through-out the day too :)



Abandon Ship Apparel - Up to 70% off, no code needed
Andrew WK Shop - 20% off with code 'BLACKFRIDAY'
Asos - 20% off everything using discount code 'CYBERWKND20'
Benefit Cosmetics - 15% off using discount code 'SAVE15'
Blue Vanilla - 20% off with discount code 'SPARKLE 20'
The Body Shop - 50% off and free delivery with code '38939'
Boohoo - Up to 30% off and free delivery with code 'FREEDEL'
Boux Avenue - 20% off, no code needed
Burt's Bees UK - Up to 50% off, no code needed
Cath Kidston - 15% off with discount code 'SNOW15' 
Fashion Union - 30% off with discount code 'WEEKENDER'
Gap - 30% off and free delivery with code 'BESTGAP'
Gifts and Pieces - Up to 50% off, no code needed
Glamorous UK - 30% off everything and free gift using code 'BLACKFRIDAY'
In Love With Fashion - 30% off using code 'LOVEBLACKFRIDAY'
Look Fantastic - Up to 25% off with discount code 'BLACKFRIDAY'
Missguided - 20% off with discount code 'CYBER20' 
Mr Nutcase Cases - 30% off with discount code 'BLACKFRIDAY'
New Look - Up to 50% off, no code needed
Oh My Love London - 30% off with discount code 'BACKTOBLACK'
Office - 20% off with discount code 'SNOW'
Paperchase - 25% off with discount code 'XMASGIFT20' 
Pretty Little Thing - 20% off with discount code 'BLACKFRI'
Regal Rose - 25% off certain items with code 'BLACK'
River Island - Up to 40% off, no code needed 
Sass & Belle - Up to 50% off, no code needed
Shop Dixi - 25% off, no code needed
Topshop - Up to 50% off, no code needed
Urban Outfitters - Up to 50% off and free delivery with code 'BFDELIVERY'
Waiste Vintage - 25% off with discount code 'BLACKFRIDAY25'
Whistles - 25% off, no code needed
Whittard of Chelsea - 20% off with discount code 'EVENT'
Yankee Candles - 15% off using code 'FRIDAY15' & 25% off large candles
Your Tea - 20% off with discount code 'BLACKFRIDAY'
Zatchels - Up to 40% off, no code needed


And a few goodies I've found so far:

Abandon Ship Shark Bait T-shirt - Now £12.00
Sass & Belle Woodland Fox Wash Bag - Now £4.98




Thanks for reading :)
Let me know if you've found any amazing items or discount codes!
Hope some of these are helpful for your Black Friday shopping!
Love Dani :)
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Thursday, 27 November 2014

Vivabox Perfume Selection Box 2014 :)

This time last year I was lucky enough to team up with The Perfume Shop to review a lovely little perfume beauty box called the 'Vivabox'. The box itself was designed to be a miniature set of drawers where the top drawer contained 7 sample perfumes, and in the bottom drawer you received a voucher to claim a full sized bottle of your favourite scent. You can read my full blog post about it here, and it was a lovely idea for a Christmas present! I was delighted when they asked me to work with them again this year. The concept is still the same, although the perfumes are different and the box design has been changed.
I definitely prefer the packaging for the Vivabox 2014 version! How cute is the little pink bow detailing?! You slide off the cardboard packaging and then the box opens in half to reveal the 7 mini perfumes and a little envelope saying 'For her'. The voucher itself is valid until 30th June 2016 so you don't need to worry about it running out anytime soon! I just feel as though the design has been really thought about and is so lovely this year. It is also a lot more environmentally friendly as the drawer idea last year was cool but it used more cardboard than was necessary to create it!


The perfume inside this years box all have a black, white and pink theme to them. I feel like every single piece of the box has been selected to match and it is the perfect gift for any girl. You get plenty of information about each perfume inside the box so I'll just let you know which samples have been included this year - Hugo Boss 'Boss Ma Vie Pour Femme', Carolina Herrera '212 VIP', Jimmy Choo 'Jimmy Choo', Nina Ricci 'Nina', Paco Rabanne 'Black XS', Juicy Couture 'Viva La Juicy' and Kenzo 'Flower By Kenzo' :)


Joe has been a supportive boyfriend in regards to my blog since the very first day, so I was really pleased when Vivabox asked if I'd like to give a men's box to him! It's always lovely when company's take the time to see that you have a boyfriend and offer something for him too, so obviously I snapped up the chance as he deserves a little pampering some days too! :) As you can see below, the box has the exact same design for men as for women, although the colouring is blue instead.


The mens box is just as classy as the women's, with the colour blue reoccurring through-out the box and a lovely little 'For him' envelope including perfume details and the voucher itself. I do think this is such a great gift for men and women alike. If you're not sure what to buy someone for Christmas, you know that everyone likes scents! Then if you don't know exactly which perfume would be their favourite, you're giving them 7 to choose from, and a bunch of minis to use through-out the year too! :)

 

Just like the women's box, you get plenty of information about each perfume inside the box so I'll just let you know which samples have been included in the men's Vivabox this year - Hugo Boss 'Boss Bottled', Paco Rabanne '1 Million', Paco Rabanne 'Invictus', Montblanc 'Montblanc Legend', Carolina Herrera '212 VIP Men', Paco Rabanne 'Black XS' and Issey Miyake 'L'eau D'Issey Pour Homme' :)




Thank you so much again for the early Christmas gift Vivabox and The Perfume Shop, you've made us very happy bunnies! :) How cute do the two boxes look together?!

If you purchase a Vivabox in the next 3 days (before 30th November) they are £37.99, saving you a few pounds and making them the exact same price as last year!




Thank you for reading :)
Would you buy this for a family member or a friend?
Which is your favourite perfume choice?
Love Dani :)
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Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Men's gift guide/stocking fillers for Christmas 2014 :)

Eek writing this gift guide has just made me so excited for Christmas! I love giving people presents and seeing their faces as they open them up. I especially love buying for my boyfriend as we usually set quite small budgets and try buy lots of small little goodies for each other. I've made sure that this gift guide has a price range so that it can inspire you for expensive main presents as well as a few stocking fillers or secret Santa ideas! This is the first ever men's gift guide I've written on my blog so hopefully it will help me in years to come when I run out of ideas I can pop back onto this post for inspiration!


Asos Beard Book - £9.99
There's just something about beards. Men love having beards and complimenting others on their beards so I'm guessing that they'd also like reading about beards! This book contains images from World Beard and Moustache Championships so there will definitely be some interesting photographs and reading!

 So I haven't got off to the cheapest start here, but if you're looking to treat a man in your life to something a little bit more special, I love these Daniel Wellington watches. I featured a female one in a wishlist recently as I love both the men and women versions (hint, hint!) Another place to find some other fab men's watches is Oris Watches - it's not the cheapest but there's some lovely watches!

Bjorn Borg Wild Life Trunks - £25.00
How lovely are these floral print boxer shorts? As you all know I'm a massive fan of floral, and I love the colours on these. I think more men should embrace floral patterns, especially on their underwear! They're not the cheapest pants in the world so hopefully they'll be really good quality also :)
Topman Boxed Reindeer Crossing Christmas Jumper - £30.00
You've gotta love a good old Christmas jumper! I love the colours in this Topman one - burgundy and navy are my favourite colours around Christmas time. The reindeer pattern looks really cute and I love that it's presented in a little box.

I know men don't have as many toiletries as us ladies, but they do all need somewhere to pop the bits they do use. I think this checkered one from Topman is lovely. The plaid print is very Autumn/Winter and the embroidered logo is really nice. It looks like it can fit quite a few products inside and would be perfect for those weekends away.
 
River Island Heisenberg Ceramic Coffee Cup - £10.00
This one is specifically for all those Breaking Bad fans out there! My favourite bit of all is that the cup lid is Heisenberg's hat! Perfect for your dads or boyfriends on the go, who can make a cup of coffee at home in the morning then take this cup to work with them!

Calvin Klein Eternity Eau De Toilette 30ml Gift Set - £33.00*
This gift set is perfect for a loved one. It comes with a mens scent and body wash in the famous Calvin Klein 'Eternity' scent, which I can confirm is gorgeous! Why not make the men in your life smell absolutely lovely this Christmas?! :)




 Soap and Glory Men's Daily Double Gift Set - £8.00 
I was so excited when I found out that Soap and Glory were now doing products for men. I am a massive fan of Soap and Glory and I have been for years, so I would definitely buy something for my boyfriend. This little gift set won't break the bank and would be perfect as a little stocking filler or Secret Santa pressie!

 Lush Christmas Penguin Bubble Bar - £3.25
I'll let you into a little secret here, my boyfriend loves Lush bath bombs (Sorry Joe!) and I'm sure yours would too! He would never go out of his way to buying one himself I'm sure, but if I've ever picked him one up, he's never complained! This little penguin bubble bar isn't too girly, has a Christmassy theme and is just so cute! :)

Now you'll only understand this mug if you've watched Game of Thrones, and if you haven't watched Game of Thrones then I suggest you do! It's a play on the saying 'bros before hoes' and crow is a nickname for the men of the Night's Watch because they dress entirely in black. This is the perfect stocking filler for any Game of Thrones fans, and I know my boyfriend would love it! :)

 Paperchase Pack of 5 Panda Highlighters - £3.00
These highlighters make me so happy every time I see them! They are the perfect stocking filler for anybody. Whether your man works in an office and would use them daily, or will occasionally use them once every 6 months, they're such a cute little addition to a pencil case or desk. Who could be disappointed by receiving 5 happy little panda pens?!

Asos Christmas Pudding Beanie hat - £10.00
This is slightly more of a joke present, but if your man or dad is happy to wear a Christmas jumper every year, then why not keep his head warm with a Christmas pudding hat? I think it's quite cute really and the cherry pompom on top is hilarious!

If you don't know what to get someone, get them a timeless DVD. You can't go wrong with popular DVDs and you can get them so cheap online now! The Shawshank Redemption is one of my favourite movies ever and should be in everyone's home! :)

Another thing you can't really go wrong with at Christmas is chocolate! Lindt make absolutely gorgeous chocolate all year round, but at Christmas they have some lovely designs! One of my personal favourites is the chocolate bear, he's a right cutie!

The most obvious gift for the man in your life is pants and socks. These ones from River Island aren't too loud or vibrant, they're a mix of nice Autumn/Winter colours with a nice little dinosaur embroidery at the top.

Last but not least is this Jack Daniels tin filled with fudge. I do love a Jack Daniels drinks and I'm sure that the fudge is just as yummy! This is perfect for a Jack Daniels lover and is pretty cheap too :)



Thank you for reading :)
What will you be getting your boyfriend/brother/dad this Christmas?
I hope this gift guide helped you!
Love Dani :)
x
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Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Gift ideas for a girly girl: Sass & Belle!

For a floral and shabby chic lover like myself, Sass and Belle is the perfect store. They sell everything from biscuit cushions to unicorn ring holders, and they're all at reasonable prices so they are the perfect place to look for Christmas gifts and stocking fillers! You can find them online at Sass and Belle, or you can find them in their little shop in London! I was lucky enough to get asked to review a few bits from their shop, and I will definitely be adding their pieces into my future wishlists as there is so many lovely bits I'm lusting over! :)

Sass & Belle 'Enjoy the little things' plaque - £3.45*

I wasn't actually sure what would be sent over to me, so you can really tell that the lovely people over at Sass and Belle took their time to look over my blog and see what I was into as they've managed to find goodies exactly to my taste! I love a good inspirational quote (I'm constantly pinning them over on Pinterest), and I'm currently turning my sisters old bedroom into a studio which will be full of inspirational quotes on the wall, including this cute little sign! :)

Sass & Belle 'Do what you love every day' Tin - £3.25*
 
 Another inspirational quote in the same style as the plaque, but this was in the form of a little trinket box. I was thinking about using it to store all the buttons I seem to have collected over my years at uni, but at the moment it's being used to store my favourite rings! It makes the perfect little addition to my desk and it makes me smile when I see it :)
 
Sass & Belle vintage floral spring notebook - £3.25*

Lastly but definitely not least, is this cute little floral notebook! As a blogger, you are always jotting down blog post ideas, things to buy yourself and the dates of meet ups so this is just perfect! I love the pink colour scheme and the floral print, and at such a cheap price it's the perfect gift for any girl! I've already added it to my handbag so I'm excited to start using it :)


Thank you so much for all my lovely goodies Sass & Belle! I will probably be doing a wishlist post just of items from their shop as there really is so many that I'd like - especially all their Christmas decorations on the site right now!



Thank you for reading :)
Which is your favourite item in this post?
Would you buy your friends Christmas pressies from Sass & Belle?
Love Dani :)
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Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Cheeky little eBay finds #8

I've found some more eBay bargains recently so I thought I'd put together another little eBay finds post for you guys! I love eBay and it's bargains - I managed to find a few great pieces for Halloween last minute so I was really happy about that :). Whenever I want something, I look it up on eBay and 9 times out of 10 I can find a dupe or cheaper version so it's always worth having a look yourself!


I was really excited to find this top on eBay for such a cheap price as I'd been lusting over ones in Topshop and River Island for between £14-£20. Which I know isn't too expensive anyways, it's always nice to find a cheaper dupe! I'll get around to ordering this sometime soon and letting you know how good the quality is!

I loved these triangle bralets over the Summer season but I just never ended up buying myself one. At this bargain price I will definitely be picking up one, or maybe even a few different colours, to go in my wardrobe for next Summer!

These are the glasses that I wore for basically the whole of this Summer. Up until the point when the main guy from my favourite band jumped into the crowd at Reading Festival and broke them! I have since re-ordered them as I absolutely loved them! You can see a picture of me wearing them here :)

Another dupe that I was super duper happy to come across was this American Apparel style tennis skirt. They come in many colours so for the same price as an original AA skirt I could pick up about 3 different colours! Navy, black and white please!

I've been on the lookout for a burgundy fur stole for a little while now, and this is the cheapest I could find without actually looking too cheap. I'll probably order this sometime soon as I've been wearing my faux fur stoles every day now and I fancy a new one! :)

Everyone has become obsessed with thigh high boots this Autumn/Winter, including myself. I keep going to order them off websites and they either don't have my size or they're a little bit too expensive. I was willing to pay around £40 for a pair but they kept selling out so I ventured onto eBay and luckily I found these! They currently seem to have all the sizes in so I'll be placing an order very soon!

I don't actually know if this lip balm is much cheaper than buying it in other stores, but for £2.75 including postage you can just quickly buy it as a stocking filler or add-on gift without having to worry about adding lots of items to your basket to make up for the postage prices! I haven't tried this in a flavour yet, but pink grapefruit sounds so lovely! :)



Thanks for reading :)
Have you found any eBay bargains recently?
Which is your favourite from my post?
Love Dani :)
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