Men's Christmas Gift Guide 2014

So I thought it was about time I did some form of gift guide for men seeing as everything I've done so far regarding Christmas has been very girly - but hey! I'm a girl and I like sharing things that I like! 

I do tend to struggle when it comes to the men in my life and I normally am one to just ask them to write a list of things they want haha, but I've done some homework this year and found a few nice bits that I'm sure your boyfriend/husband/brother/dad/uncle would enjoy so here's 9 gifts ideas for those tricky males in your life!

Star Wars : The Complete Sage Blu Ray Collection
Find me a man that doesn't like Star Wars! They are classics and this boxset is a must have for any fan! The blu-ray quality is awesome and with only a year to go until the new movie this is a great way to prepare!

Vivabox For Him
Now you may have already seen my review on this (HERE) but I just had to include it because it is a genius idea! A box of 7 samples to choose from - the recipient has the chance to try out the different fragrances before choosing their favourite. They can then use the voucher included to go and get a free full sized bottle!

Jack Wills Mens Travel Wash Bag Kit
Jack Wills do great stuff and their range this year at Boots has been flying off the shelves! It can be quite hard to find nice washbags for men but this is a great size and comes with 3 products aswell! Great for jetsetters and men who work away from home alot!

Boom Box Touch Speaker
I bought my boyfriend one of these for his birthday and it is brilliant! All you have to do is get your phone, pop your music on and place it in the top of the boom box. The music then magically comes out of the speaker.... don't ask me how it works - but it does and it is brilliant! The perfect present for a little brother or someone who doesn't have a 

Captain America Dressing Gown
Everyone loves a dressing gown and TruffleShuffle do the coolest range of superhero ones! I love this Captain America one, much cooler than your plain boring plain ones right? 

Michelle Keegan Calender
I mean we love a good hunk calender so why not treat your boyf to a pretty lady calender - they are happy with it and you hang it in the kitchen to help you avoid fridge temptation! Diet motivation and a present for someone else in one! 

This Guy Loves Christmas Jumper
We all love Christmas knitwear....

Not Xmas Socks Again Socks
.... and footwear!!

Mr Grumpy Mug Set
A gift to make you giggle, grumpy Dad? This lovely set comes with a huge mug and yummy tea bags - a great stocking filler!

What are you getting the men in your life for Christmas?

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Boots Christmas 2014 : My Top Picks £20 & Under

Post number 3 in this little series is here! To catch up with my guide's to presents £5 and under and £10 and under just click HERE or HERE!

I love love love shopping for other people and I love going overboard at Christmas! These gifts range from just £12 to £20 .... yes they are mostly beauty bits but I know most of you normal readers love that kind of thing! 

Joules Cream of the Crop Skincare Kit - £14

Last year was the first time I had tried out products from Joules and I was so impressed! The quality is amazing and the scent was right up my street! This pack contains a huge pot of both body scrub and body butter - this is perfect for the ladies in your life... I know my Mum would love it!

Soap & Glory The Perfect Ten Palette - £16
S&G are always a favourite... espically with bloggers... and this year they've stepped it up with their make-up gifts and have relased a gorgeous eyeshadow palette! 10 great shades for a fantastic smokey eye - sometimes you don't have to pay a fortune for palettes!

Benefit Sweet Tintations Set - £19.50
The Benefit balms caught my eye as soon as they were announced earlier this year and this gift set is the perfect chance to give someone a proper treat! You get 2 of the lip balms which are about £14 on their own usually so this itself is a total bargain plus you get 2 mini tints aswell - a total steal! Sooooo tempted to buy this for myself!

Starbucks Cocoa Hot Chocolate Duo with Mugs - £16.50

I swear I always end up buying at least one person a mug for Christmas - most people drink some form of hot drinks right? So they are always going to come in handy! This Starbucks Cocoa Duo set is a yummy hot chocolate gift with 2 lovely mugs and some chocolaty goodies, perfect for anyone who's not a coffee fan too!

Smashbox Try It Kit - £19
Know someone who's never tried Smashbox and their amazingness? I love this brand, although working a boring 5 day a week standard job I can't really afford to kit my make-up bag out head to toe with it *sad face*! This is a gorgeous gift of 5 mini products to try out, any make-up lover in your life would be super impressed with this!

More? ... oh okay then! Here's some more gifts for £20 or less!

Seventeen Ready Steady Glow Bronzing Kit -£12
Seventeen have some amazing products in their collection at the moment and this gift set contains at least 2 of them! I use the shimmer brick all the time and I've also tried the cream bronzer which is fabulous! 
So if you're looking for a decent present with a tiny price tag this is he one to go for!

Nandos The Magnificent Seven - £20
I have a confession to make... I've never been to Nandos...I know right? Who even am I? Sorry guys! BUT I know how much everyone goes crrrrazy for it so why not give them the pleasure of Nandos at home with this yummy gift set! (If you're a Nandos fan, or know one head to the Boots website as they have LOADS of gifts on there!)

Boots Vintage Collection Jewellery Box Caddy - £16

I love this shabby chic jewellery box, perfect for keeping rings, necklaces and other delicate pieces! *Pretty alert*

Twinings Tea Tray Mugs Loose Leaf Infuser and Towel Gift Set - £16

Tea, tea, tea - who doesn't love a nice cup of tea? This set is a lovely home gift for any lady in your life! 

Jack Wills Ladies Signature Toiletry Bag - £18

Jack Wills is a new brand to Boots this winter and their stuff has been flying off the shelves! Their range fits in perfectly with the other collections Boots has to offer and I love their classic blue and pink scheme! This is a great size for holidays, trips away and even as an everyday make-up bag!

Burt's Bees Bounty Collection - £15.99
This set contains products for your feet, hands, nails and lips! A lovely looking set - perfect for Mum's & Aunties!

Bleach London Scrap Book & Disposable Camera - £16
I love this set (and pretty much everything Bleach has to offer this Xmas!). The idea is so cute, a scrapbook alongside a disposable camera an stickers! Imagine having a NYE party, birthday party, holiday and being able to take along your your camera and then making a fun scrapbook of your adventure afterwards! This is a great gift for teens - so maybe a sister, friend or daughter! (saying that I would 100% use one of these too!)

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Boots Christmas 2014 : My Top Picks £5 & Under

Okay, I know it's only October BUT you can never be too early when it comes to Christmas shopping! I've decided to start buying things for loved ones already this year - mainly so I actually have some money left when it come to December and new year!

Boots is a great place to get your Christmas gifts and I've seen so many of you chatting away on twitter about getting the gift guide that's been recently released!

I always love hunting through their Christmas 3 for 2 mix and match pressies and probably buy more for myself than anyone else - opps!

So I thought what better on the lead up to the most wonderful time of the year than a few gift guides to help you on your quests to find the perfect gift for those special people in your life (or those ones you got stuck with in your work's secret santa!).

First up..... £5 and under gifts! (These are going to be mainly girly products but I will try and get a mens gift guide up aswell :)

RHS Collection Sweet Pea Candle - £5

Sweet pea is one of my favourite scents when it comes to products and candles and this little stokcing filler is great for anyone! Who doesn't love a lovely smelling home?

Shot 2 Go Photo Cube - £5
Whether you give this present as it comes or fill the photos in yourself this is cutest little cube for anyones dresser or work space! So much better as a frame as you can have a total mix of photos all on one product!

Baylis & Harding Beauticology Gingerbread Cupcake Footcare Giftset - £5
Baylis & Harding had a similar set out last year which I was really sad about missing out on! By the time I went to order it for myself it was out of stock and I couldn't find it anywhere! Fluffy socks AND cute products for only £5 - yup I'm sold!

Jack Wills Emery Boards - £5
Jack Wills is a brand that's been in my life for  a good few years, living on an island which is surrounded by boats and the 'yauchty' brand is pretty popular here! These nail files are super cute and handy, good for any manicure lover.

Soap & Glory Merry-Kiss-Much Gift - £5
A bauble AND a lip balm in one! I love Soap and Glory stuff and their Christmas lines never seem to disappoint! I've used S&G lip balms before and they are lovely, what better present for a beauty babe!

Ferrero Rocher Collection - £4.69
If all else fails, chocolate is the answer and this Ferrero Rocher box looks lovely and most expensive than it actually is! (Contains Nuts... obviously!)

Collection Little Mix All About The Eyes Palette - £3.19
Yes I now this isn't in the Christmas collection but this is such a lovely little gift for a tiny price tag! If you've got a secret santa to do this lovely neutrals palette is a great idea! Collection make-up is always fantastic quality and if they are a Little Mix fan then it's a double whammy!

Fearne Perfectly Polished Nail Polish Duo Set - £4
Everyone's a fan of Fearne! Her collection for Boots each Christmas is always a best seller and this year I'm sure will be no exception! Again, the perfect stocking filler for girls ad women alike!

Keep your eyes peeled for my next top picks - £10 and under, coming soon!

What are you hoping to get for Christmas?

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