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gifting Archives - Megan Taylor

GIFTING SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL

There are some special people in your life that you want to show that you thought hard about their present. I have rounded up some fabulous gifts which are all affordable but are a bit pricier than a standard gift set from Superdrug for example. These gems of Christmas goodies include the most seductive items I have ever shared on here, the booziest bottles of goodness and I have even thrown in some diamonds and a very real life bottle shaped like a heart.

SOMETHING FROM THE HEART

These two presents are luxury personified. Map Of The Heart White Heart v.7 is an intricately designed heart perfume bottle presented in a gorgeous black box with a fabric label. This is a display box which you won’t want to throw away. The scent is beautiful. Very feminine but grown up and timeless.
I recently spent a lovely evening at the Ivy Brasserie in Covent Garden (F.Y.I. I highly recommend going there. The staff were all really lovely and incredibly attentive, they always are across all of their locations.). I was invited for an evening of Champagne and making ginger bread house…I won ;P I was incredibly lucky to have been gifted some of my own Pandora jewellery in the form of this stunning necklace and earrings matching set. I have already worn it on numerous occasions. They are the perfect classic and timeless design. They are even on sale right now at an absolute bargainous £99 for the set!

SOMETHING BOOZY

I always feel like alcohol is quite an easy gift to give. You have probably been out for a drink with your friend that you are buying a present therefore it is easy to know what they like without having to ask. Liam and I have a rather epic booze cabinet in our house in the form a beautiful antique cupboard which I redecorated here. I have found three rather special alcohol gifts which are perfect for something a bit more special than a shop bought bottle of red. Bottle Bazaar have a wonderful service where they can personalise bottles of alcohol with your own designed labels. Everyone loves a touch of personalisation, I certainly do. I have shown you Gordon Castle in my Candle Edit but I am now here to show you their gin which is made with their own botanicals from their stunning walled garden. When I make it to Scotland I am 110% going to have to visit. Let me start the introduction to this next product as whisky isn’t just for men. I’m not sure if it is me getting older or the fact I tried neat whisky for the first time last year but I blulmmin’ love it. There are some which are too strong for me but some which are like a scrummy syrup. Summerton Club is a great company where you can join a club to receive bottles of whisky at an amazing price which you wouldn’t normally be able to get so cheap. This is a present for your parents or grandparents that would be the gift that keeps on giving.

GIFTING SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT SPECIAL | Megan Taylor

SOMETHING A LITTLE CHEEKY

Okay, so I don’t normally touch on anything so cheeky but the PR of So Devine and Bondara got in touch with a press release of Christmas gifts. I then spied the pink Halo which I naively thought was a stunning mascara…oh how wrong I was. At a rather boozy party I discussed with my husband, auntie, mum and cousin whether I should pop it in and the answer was a resounding yes haha. So here you go, for a cheeky gift to your partner, your bestie or even a secret santa Bondara Heart Nipple Tassels and
So Devine’s Halo are here for a rather discrete and compact naughty present. Liam and I actually gifted the heart nipple tassels to one of his best friends who thought they were amazing haha. Another stunning present for the woman in your life is this out of this world beautiful lingerie set from Fleur Of England (Boudoir Bra and Ouvert Briefs). Their lingerie has gorgeous lace which is incredibly soft on your skin and has beautiful finishing touches like silk covered buttons for the fastenings.

Which item would you most like to be given?

MAKE UP FOR CHRISTMAS

As a girl i can safely say, I love receiving make up. I don’t find it offensive. It is my art. It is my daily creativity unleashed through drawing on my face. I know there are lots more men and women on the planet that agree with me. For all of those people in the world, this make up gift guide is for you. Treat yourself or pop these goodies on your Christmas Wish List, even send this post on to your friends, family, special someone as a hint 😉 . Enjoy this make up heavy blog post.

THE GIFT SET

Oh Christmas, the time for gift sets galore. Gift sets have never been chicer! Look no further than these insanely fabulous make up gift sets. Rodin Olio Lusso have this seriously classy gold spotted lipstick set which makes me smile from ear to ear. This would be perfect for the girl that has everything. They also have a lovely similarly packaged gift set with face oils inside.
I love Laura Geller make up. The quality is always great and everything I have ever used always has a great pigmentation to it. I am still using  these beautiful creamy eyeliners that I wrote about back in March which have proved a hit on my Pinterest account. I have always loved Kajal eyeliners for the same reason, they are so heavy in pigmentation and last a blummin’ long time. I tested these on my hand and they did not budge all day. I had to use my make up remover to take them off. This gift set has a great array of colours which are all usable. New York The Ultimate Kajal Longwear Eyeliner.
E.L.F. have amazing affordable make up products. This gift set is such a bargain and I am in love with the colours in the palette. The Rose Gold Look Set is currently on sale in Superdrug…what are you waiting for?

MAKE UP FOR CHRISTMAS | Megan Taylor

THE PALETTES

I am such a fan of make up palettes. Apart from struggling to spell the word palette for many years (anyone else?) I loved the fact you can travel with so many colours all under one lid. I have always loved Too Faced palettes. The chocolate and peach palettes are firm favourites but this Christmas I am going to be glued to the Sugar Cookie palette, it is perfectly compact as well so will make the perfect travel companion. I have always dreamed of owning a slice of Zoeva make up and I have finally got my hands on the Zoeva All Night Long Palette and it did not disappoint. Full of an insane amount of pigment with every brush stroke this palette is going to last you a very long time. The colours are party perfect so I think you should treat yourself to this gem rather than put it on your Christmas list.

MAKE UP FOR CHRISTMAS | Megan Taylor

THE TREATS

This ART DECO Crystal Beauty Dust is the most magical item of beauty goodness that I have every laid my hands upon. Even my husband cooed at its existence.  I wish I owned a beautiful traditional make up table that I could place this beauty dust on for permanent display. This dust can be beautifully spritzed over your hair, your face, your arms and legs. Walk around as your very own Tinkerbell. I have discussed my love for Kure polishes on many other occasions here. This year they have a perfectly formed Kure Bazaar Nail Polish Gift Set which is the perfect gift for the eco-concious set. Kure is a self proclaimed eco-trendy nail polish that is not tested on animals!

Which item is your favourite? Are you lucky enough to already own any of these beautiful make up items?