ITS CHRISTMASSSSS! Happy first of December!
As I've gotten older I've kind of learnt how to get the most out of my Christmas list, basically top up on all my essentials, get the things I really want and have no present go to waste! So, to kick off blogmas, here are my top tips!
As I've gotten older I've kind of learnt how to get the most out of my Christmas list, basically top up on all my essentials, get the things I really want and have no present go to waste! So, to kick off blogmas, here are my top tips!
1. Get yourself a gift set
Gift sets are a great little way to test out new products. Testing out new products, particularly high end, can be a risk - an expensive risk! Trying out gift sets will be normally cheaper and often just sample sizes. When the Christmas gift sets come out, why not just buy yourself a few, give them a try and then purchase the full size of the products you know you like. I do this a lot when I like a brand but haven't tried other products from their range. I find it most useful with skin care, skin can be really temperamental so I don't like spending a lot on a full size product that might not agree. Boots is normally a great place to start, there is 3 for 2 on their Christmas gift sets so get two Christmas gifts in for presents and get something free for yourself.
2. Speak up!
When people ask me what I'd like as a gift normally I shy away because I don't want to seem rude asking for things! Eventually you'll learn the hard way that the money people spend on a gift you would never use could go on something you would have loved! Regardless to whether you ask for what you want or don't, the money will be spent so just speak up to what you'd like.
3. Test cosmetics more than once
Fancy a new pricey lipstick, swash is a few times on different days before taking the plunge. Make up is expensive so don't just buy anything just because it's Christmas and the money is there to spend! Try products out a few times to make sure it's what you'd defiantly wear before spending. This goes for perfume too, try spraying it a few times before spending.
4. Top up your essentials
You can never go wrong with a good top up. Small things add up, need some new nail varnishes? Great stocking fillers. Go back to basics and get things like cleansers, moisturisers, hair brushes. You're going to need them!
5. Know your brands
Stuck on what you want? Know the brands you like makes it a lot easier! If all else fails a gift card for your fav shop is always a winner!