*This post was written in collaboration with Notino.de
It's finally December, yay! The most magical month of the year. If you are anything like me, you are currently in full-on gift shopping mode. My list of gift ideas for my family and friends is growing and growing and to be honest, I love it. I just love thinking about what would put a smile on the face of my loved ones. If you still need some gift ideas, stay tuned for next Sundays post..
I also understand that all of the gift shopping can be quite expensive and the last person we think about in December is consequently ourselves. But I think we should all treat ourselves as well. This doesn't have to be a brand new designer bag (I mean go for it if you want!) but it can be as small as a new candle to make you feel all cozy and festive.
So today I want to share with you my top picks for exactly that.. treating yourself.
Let's start with the smaller gift idea for yourself. Why not pick up a new candle? It can be as low or as high-end as you want. I personally am all about bath&bodyworks candles and when I feel like really giving myself a treat I like to go for Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay.
Whenever I talk about this with friends everyone agrees that we never really buy perfume for ourselves. It's a great gift to receive but splurging on a new scent always seems kind of unnecessary. But sometimes those unnecessary treats are the really special ones. My all-time fave and a real treat is Chanel No.5.
Of course, you can go out and buy yourself a new drugstore lipstick every now and then. But we can all agree that the feeling of a Tom Ford, YSL or Chanel lipstick is just different. I mean, to be honest, everyone around us probably won't see the difference, but it just feels different. My go-to for a real treat is a Tom Ford lipstick (shades All Mine, Pink Dusk and Blush Nude are the most beautiful nudes if you ask me).
If you really want to splurge but it has to be something more useful.. why not investing in a new hair straightener. I recently got the ghd gold max and I am OBSESSED! I never had a ghd straightener before and if I am honest, I always thought they must be a bit overrated. But they leave my hair so silky smooth and shiny like no other does.
So now that we all want to go out and shop something new for ourselves I thought I'd throw in a giveaway for you guys. So even when treating yourself is really not in your budget this month.. why not entering in my giveaway?
What can you win?
You can win the Notino Winter Box! It contains loads of beauty surprises, like the FOREO Luna Play and my all time favorite oil, the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse.
You can win the Notino Winter Box! It contains loads of beauty surprises, like the FOREO Luna Play and my all time favorite oil, the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse.
How to enter?
There are two ways to enter the giveaway
(each gives you one entry so you can get two entries in total)
Blog entry
Simply comment on this post and tell me what your favorite Christmas song is
& please include your email address or Instagram / Twitter handle so I can contact you
& please include your email address or Instagram / Twitter handle so I can contact you
Instagram entry
Follow me and Notino on Instagram and then comment on this Post (here)
telling me about your favorite Christmas gift you have received so far
telling me about your favorite Christmas gift you have received so far
The giveaway will end next Sunday and I will contact the winner the next day.
x Lisa
Great reminder that we should treat ourselves at this time of year! The winter box is such a cute idea!
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My favorite Christmas song? Well.. I do have quite a few haha, currently listening to a full on Spotify list with many songs, but my fave has to be Let it Snow by Frank Sinatra - such a classic =) How went your move babe?! And thank you so much to you and Notino for this giveaway - love it!! xx Sarah @shedoesfashion
ReplyDeleteAhhh such a classic! Love it!
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Those YSL lipsticks look so luxe and gorgeous, I definitely need to stop procrastinating and treat myself to one. x
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Oh I rarely buy perfumes for other people because it's so hard to know what kind of scents people will like, love purchasing perfumes and mists for myself though hahah! The GHD straightener looks gorgeous and I've been eyeing it for a while. I just can't justify spending the money on a straightener though because I almost never use heat on my hair. But I imagine it's an amazing tool for those who style their hair more often! P.s I have nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award :)
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Sorry Lisa I totally blanked and forgot I already let you know about the nomination, so ignore that part in my most recent comment! xx
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I completely agree with this! I actually picked up some candles as presents for my mom and stepmom, but I couldn't resist grabbing a Christmas candle for myself as well. My favorite Christmas song would probably have to be "Baby, It's Cold Outside" sang by Frank Sinatra. Email: emilynburkhead@gmail.com. Instagram: @nillacat.
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Such a good song!
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Hey thanks for hosting this giveaway! My favorite christmas song is Santa Can You Hear Me by Britney Spears. My email address is shairamanalo@yahoo.com and ig account is @shairangelique.
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Ahhh this song always gives me so much joy!
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We definitely need to treat ourselves too! My favourite, gosh that's hard, can I pick the whole Christmas album by Michael Buble? Probably 'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas'.
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Oh love his album!
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Oh such great ideas - definitely will invest in a hair tool this Christmas for myself ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd the box giveaway sounds fabulous!! My Xmas song is destinys child with 8 ays of Christmas ♥
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Oh I need to listen to this one again!
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This is such a beautiful post Lisa I want to invest in skincare this Christmas :) Also thank you for the giveaway, my favourite Christmas songs are anything Michael Buble really haha xx
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Jo Malone candle and Tom Ford lippies sound fabulous. My favourite Christmas song is All I Want for Christmas by Mariah Carey and my Instagram account is busyandfab.
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Thank you so much girl! Such a fab song!
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Such a great read dear. Indeed, if you say to others, don't forget to say yes to yourself as well. Anyway, yes, can't go wrong with the YSL lipsticks.
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Couldn't agree more Jessica!
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I love perfumes and candles... they're the best kind of gift.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite christmas song is Feliz Navidad. Always makes me smile and sing out loud hahaha
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Ah! Oh my gosh, soooo many beautiful things in this post!
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I treat myself all the time, girl! XD During the Black Friday sale I got myself an early Christmas present - 3 beautiful Japanese brushes from Suqqu - and I'm sure I'll treat myself again and again before C-Day. I have no self control.
ReplyDeleteAs far as songs go, it's not Christmas without Micheal Buble, isn't it? I love his version of Let it snow so much! x
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i really, really want a set of ghds. my old straightners need to go. my favourite christmas song at the moment is ariana grande - santa tell me. @ElenaIsabelle_
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Oh such a good song!
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This is such a great giveaway and I love your photos. I have been wanting to try Si, so I'm glad it was featured here.
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Thanks for sharing with us this amazing giveaway girl!! I loveee the holidays and all the shopping we get to do for family, friends, and yourself. I definitely need to indulge and get myself a couple of items that have been on my bucket list for way too long.
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It'so cute idea!
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So many amazing beauties! Love all your picks, especially the lippies – you've featured all my favorite brands, too ;) hope you have a wonderful holiday season dear!
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OMG amazing products babe! ♥
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Such good advice! I always like getting myself a little something and putting it under the tree! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's too hard to pick a favourite Christmas song! Maybe Rudolph the red nosed reindeer as my son loves singing along! :) my email is awayfromblue at gmail dot com
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Such a classic :)
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Great post, kisses :)
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TREAT YO SELF!! Yes Lisa, I love it and woo for a giveaway, you're so good! My favourite Christmas song is "Fairytale Of New York" - I may be biased as I'm Irish - but once I hear The Pogues & Kristy MacColl, I know it's really Christmas time!
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Ahhh need to listen to this!
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Love all the touches of gold! fun products!
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Yes, while we shop for Holiday gifts we should also treat ourselves :)
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I totally agree with treating yourself! And I just bought myself an hourglass lipstick (the super expensive one that comes in a beautiful gold tube)! And my favourite Christmas song is honestly Mistletoe by Justin Bieber. I know, I'm embarrassed about it!
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Ahhh sounds fab girl!
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Amazing make up collections. Great styling as always!
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These look all so beautiful! x
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Your pictures were perfect as always.
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You hit the nail right on the head with this post. I'm a total sucker for candles, perfumes, and lipsticks! Beautiful photos as usual!
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I can never say no to a nice candle, ha! :)
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You have really nice blog! A this photos...!! I love them! :-)
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hit the nail right on the head with this post
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Oh this is one of my faves aswell!
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There is nothing finer than treating yourself at this time of the year!
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Absolutely agree girl!
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I don't know if I have a favorite one but every year there is a point when I am singing Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas" out loud and enjoying it. So maybe this is my fav :D
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Haha I love this!
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Great post idea. I love treating myself at Christmas time.
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This is such a good post!! Treating yourself is so important. We all deserve to do so xx
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Absolutely!
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this is really a great giveaway idea, and like your photos.
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This is a great post and giveaway! OK. My favorite Christmas song is Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth by David Bowie and Bing Crosby. I get chills. @voguefauxreal
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I need to listen to this!
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It's a great reminder that we really should treat ourselves well at this special moment! What a lovely idea you share! I'm going to invest in a beautiful dress and a saint Loran lipstick for a long time this Christmas.
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Such a beautiful collection of lipsticks and fragrances! Chanel No 5 is also my favorite!
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The Armani perfume and YSL lipsticks are two of my favorite things. It's the season for giving, but maybe I'll gift myself one or both of these items. Thanks for sharing, Lisa. x
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Ooh such a lovely giveaway! I love my ghds xx
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Ahh this is the best kind of giveaway Lisa!! I would love all those lipsticks!
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