Last minute Christmas Gift Ideas

For the more disorganised of you out there who still have a few gifts left to buy, here’s a quick article featuring 3 brilliant last minute gift idea’s from Boots that you can still get your hands on in time for Christmas.

First up we have this fab Celia Birtwell designer sewing kit (first pic on left above). An Icon of British fashion and design, Celia Birtwell has been described as the most important textile designer of their generation and has dressed everyone from royalty to rock stars. We love this cute red sewing kit, it makes a trendy yet practical gift for friends and family who enjoy crafting!

Next up the perfect last minute stocking filler comes in the form of 17 Lip Gloss Disco Ball Trio (2nd picture above). It contains 17 lasting fix Blondie and Marshmallow whip and Very Berry (limited edition), 3 x 5g. Ideal for the party animal who wants their lip gloss on the go!

Lastly we have a stunning No7 Mini Manicure Collection (3rd pic from left above) contains a fabric covered rigid case with scissors, nail clippers, Emery Board and manicure tool. Available from Boots, this is the perfect last minute gift for those who like perfectly manicured nails. Handbag sized and ideal for travelling!

Christmas Gifting From Spaceform

If you are looking for quality, festive keepsake gifts this year then take a look at the latest offerings from Spaceform. Fabulously festive and ultra modern they would make an ideal last minute Christmas gift this year.

Each Spaceform glass Keepsake is individually hand-crafted (so hand-painted and sand-blasted), so you know you’re getting a truly thought about and cared for decoration rather than mass-marketed!  They also come in white gift boxes so also make lovely family gifts.

Large Single Keepsakes – Dove and Baby’s First (also available in blue) £10.95

3-Sets – Snow Scene, Iridescent and Scandinavian Heart £24.95

They’re all available from www.spaceform.com or across the country, just call 020 7622 2227 for the closest stockist.

LiFE unplugged – New From VAX

A revolution in home cleaning, LiFE unplugged is the UK’s most advanced cordless upright vacuum cleaner.

Designed with advanced Lithium ion technology, its battery maintains consistent strong power until it is completely drained, with none of the “slow fade” of power and suction that you expect from conventional cordless cleaning products.

Offering all the performance of a full size upright on both hard floors and carpets, LiFE has WindTunnel technology to lift and trap dirt, so that it stays in your vacuum cleaner and not on your floor.

LiFE unplugged is available at RRP £199.99. Included is a market leading 6-year guarantee supported by a UK-based helpline, with trained Customer Service Advisors available to help 7 days a week. For further information or for stockist details visit the website at vax.co.uk or call the Vax helpline on 0844 412 8455.

Perfect as a Christmas gift or just a modern household accessory for yourself! We love this fab vacuum here at Girlie Gossip and can’t praise it highly enough! Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below.

NEW limited edition MARS DARK® hits the shelves!

This Winter, as the evenings draw in, MARS is revealing its dark side with the launch of the new limited edition MARS DARK®.

Made of delicious golden caramel with a white nougat centre and smothered in smooth, dark chocolate, MARS DARK will be available nationwide for a limited time only..

Price of MARS DARK – 0.45p   1 x 48   52g

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These are super yummy and we guarantee you’ll be rushing out to stock up before the limited edition time runs out! Forget the post Christmas diet this year and sit down with a hot mug of tea and a MARS DARK® instead! Nom, nom, nom!!

Get Snuggie!

With over five million products sold in the US- Snuggie, the cult blanket with sleeves, is topping the 2009 UK Christmas Gift Charts. Selling at a rate of over 3,000 products per day, it’s JMLdirect.com’s Most Wanted Christmas product as it creates a buying frenzy with customers keen to keep warm and share the Snuggie love this yuletide season.

Having made the journey across the pond in time for this year’s festivities, Snuggie is set to provide the whole family (including the dog) with warmth and practical fun. Whether dressing up on Christmas Day (think Jedi, Geisha Girl or Vampire), watching the Queen’s speech with a sherry or a boxing day movie with a cuppa and the remote- Snuggie is top of the Christmas gift list this year, providing comfort and joy all winter long.

SNUGGIEPEDIA – GET EDUCATED

The Snuggie-curious should visit www.JMLdirect.com/Snuggie and take inspiration from the fabulous ideas on show at Snuggiepedia- the encyclopaedia of Snuggie uses. Check out ‘May The Force Be With You Snuggie’, ‘Commuter Snuggie’, ‘Busker Snuggie’ and ‘Waiting For The Bus Snuggie’ amongst many others.

Once inspired, join the Snuggie cult by submitting your own Snuggiepedia ideas to snuggie@jmldirect.com Go wacky, outrageous or practical, however you like.

What are you waiting for – get Snuggie!

Boots Have Xmas All Wrapped Up!

Boots have come up trumps this year with a stunning selection of christmas gifts, some of our favourites can be found below along with our top pick of their Christmas crackers to help make your dinner table look beautiful this year!

Country Living Tea Taster’s Gift Set

Delight your senses with this perfect set which contains a novel combination of:

* A teapot
* A cup set
* English Breakfast tea 24g
* Earl Grey tea 24g
* Winterberry tea 24g
* Green Tea 24g

Suitable for vegetarians. Priced at a very reasonable £15

Mini and choc box Gift – Baileys

Baileys original Irish Cream liqueur & milk chocolate truffles miniature box contains: Baileys Original Irish Cream liqueur 5cl, alc 17% vol and 2 milk chocolate truffles. This products has been prepared in a factory which uses nut ingredients. Contains milk & soya.

The perfect Christmas stocking filler! Priced at just £5

Whisky selection

Boots whisky selection features: Jim Beam® Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey 5cl Alc. 40% vol, The Famous Grouse Finest Scotch whisky 5cl Alc. 40% vol, William Grant’s® The Family Reserve Finest Scotch whisky 5cl Alc. 40% Vvol, Jim Beam® Black Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey 5cl Alc. 43% vol.

The perfect Christmas gift for your man and an ideal men’s stocking filler priced at just £10

Enjoy the spirit of Christmas with this set of 12 Boots Luxury Crackers. Filled with great party novelties, this set is sure to set your Christmas off with a bang!

12 Boots Luxury Crackers £12.00

Each cracker contains a specially selected gift from the following along with a party hat and joke

Mini pack of playing cards
Silver Yo Yo
4 silver pencils
Mini chess set
Metal bottle opener
Butterfly mobile phone charm
Magic playing card
Silver tape measure keychain
Silver nail clippers
Silver & black chunky pen
Stubborn ring
Silver heart compact mirror
Giant black paperclip
Silver holographic memo book
3 piece black screwdriver set

Available from Boots

GALAXY® MISTLETOE KISSES™ For Christmas!

GALAXY MISTLETOE KISSES is returning to stores across the UK from September until early January. The tasty limited edition chocolate treat is also helping to boost awareness and affection for the festive mistletoe kiss which has been on the decline in recent years.

The research*, commissioned by GALAXY MISTLETOE KISSES, revealed some Christmas traditions are rapidly declining and that Mistletoe kissing is in danger of becoming an act from the past.  One in four (26%) of the nation admit they have never ever been kissed under the mistletoe.  This situation is likely to decline further as whilst over three quarters (79%) of those aged over 45 have shared a Mistletoe Kiss, shockingly less than half (43%) of 16-24 year olds have experienced this seasonal pleasure.

The problem is with no defined ‘British way’ to kiss, bewilderment under the mistletoe is common.  To help get Britain kissing at Christmas, GALAXY MISTLETOE KISSES teamed up with Liz Brewer, the UK’s leading etiquette expert of ‘Ladette to Lady’ fame, and created a simple Mistletoe Kissing etiquette guide.

GALAXY MISTLETOE KISSES fun and cheeky kissing etiquette guide sets the record straight on common mistletoe kissing blunders and provides advice on how to do it properly.  Here are some quick and easy guidelines on how to give someone the perfect mistletoe kiss:

Getting Started

If you’re expecting a lot of guests at your Christmas bash, hang your bunch of mistletoe in a very obvious place, ideally low enough so that no one can avoid noticing it and preferably in the centre of the room.
Make certain everyone kisses under the mistletoe, especially before they leave. Smiling is a must!
Although Liz Brewer thinks kissing three times is excessive, some people like it, but you should always start the kiss with the right cheek.  This gives uniformity to the procedure – so people don’t get flustered and bump noses!

Who Should You Kiss?

Don’t think that you have to waltz over to the person who has captured your interest, it’s quite in order to stand with eyes closed whilst waiting, and if they still don’t get the hint, it is also in order to give them a verbal prompt!
Remember that mistletoe kissing is a license to kiss and a way to spread some festive feeling.
Special nights like New Year’s Eve or Christmas Eve mean anyone can kiss anyone under the mistletoe…that means friends, family, colleagues and even strangers.

Social Faux Pas

Do make certain you have clean teeth & fresh breath, and at the very least have a toothpick or mints at hand.
SMOKING IS A TOTAL NO NO – unless you like kissing a stale ashtray!
Guys and girls take note; consider each other.  Girls, don’t wear heavy make-up or thick lipstick, and guys, a few quick stokes with the razor will lesson a stubbly chin
If you do have a beard or moustache… do check for any little food left-overs!

The Romantic Mistletoe Kiss

The First Kiss is very significant. Take care not to overdo it. It should be gentle yet tantalizing. Pace yourself!
Most of all, a romantic mistletoe kiss should have chemistry; sparks either fly or fade
Most people kiss the way they want to be kissed… so follow your leader: hard or soft; slow or fast; exploratory…
If there is no mistletoe around you, then do your kissing as discretely as possible as there is nothing worse than watching a tongue situation getting out of control in a public place!

If you are still too shy for a real kiss why not give someone a GALAXY MISTLETOE KISS this Christmas?  Three delicious Galaxy chocolate pieces, filled with an indulgent mousse and caramel centre that you won’t be able to eat without puckering up!

GALAXY MISTLETOE KISSES will also be available in a box as single wrapped chocolate pieces, the perfect present for sharing with a loved one and new for this year’s festive season.

HELP CHARITY AND LOOK GREAT WITH NICKY CLARKE’S LOVE WOMEN CERAMIC STRAIGHTENER

Doing your bit for charity and ensuring you look your best are not usually two tasks that come hand in hand. However, celebrity hair stylist Nicky Clarke has set out to change this with the launch of a limited edition ceramic straightening iron.

The Nicky Clarke Love Women Ceramic straightener provides expert styling, whilst raising awareness of Ovarian Cancer. Each pair is branded with the Ovarian Cancer Action Charity logo and 10% of each pair sold will go directly to the charity.

Designed using the latest ceramic heating technology, the Love Women ceramic straighter is an advanced styling tool.

With rounded edges to straighten and curl, variable temperature for different hair types and floating ceramic plates which glide perfectly through the hair without snagging the straighteners give salon-like results every time.

Nicky Clarke comments: “If found in the early stages up to 90% of women will survive Ovarian cancer for more than five years. By purchasing the Love Women straighteners customers are donating 10% of the sale to Ovarian Cancer Action.

“I’m hoping that my hair straightener will act as a talking point amongst families and groups of friends to help raise awareness of the disease and its symptoms.”

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