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Can you actually believe we're nearing the end of November? EEEK! I cannot wait to start opening my advent calendars, which I will shamefully admit, I have way too many of. November has been an intense month for me, and I have found myself pampering myself to improve my mood, and through that I have developed a love some products. So, let's get started!

Yankee Candle Snowflake Cookie

I have been loving Yankee Candles as the winter season has kicked into full swing. This month I have found my all time favourite candle, which is the Snowflake Cookie scent. For starters, it is pink which is my favourite colour, and it smells like cookies mixed with vanilla icing. I could honestly sniff this all day! I have already burnt a full jar, and have added this to my Christmas list for next month! Buy it HERE.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle Perfume

I recently re-discovered this scent and it reminded me of the Christmas season, as I wore it all through December last year. It's such a luxurious, sweet yet musky scent, and I ALWAYS receive compliments when I wear this! It's definitely a favourite this month. Check it out HERE.

Nip and Fab Facial Scrub

My skin used to be sooooo oily, and recently it's changed to being SUPER dry. Recently, I have been really struggling to manage it, and it just makes my face look gross. I find when I use this facial scrub before I do my make up, it allows my foundation to last longer instead of bunching up in random places. I also love it because it's super inexpensive compared to other facial scrubs! Buy it from HERE!

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-usage Dry Oil

Speaking of dry skin, it's not only my face which is suffering at the hands of the cold, winter months. My hair, nails and body are all dry and gross. Nuxe's multi-use dry oil has been a lifesaver, and it really works to restore my skin to it's natural "oiliness". I love that you can use it on just about every body part (well...) and it smells lush too! Definitely an essential this month. Check it out HERE!

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Okay, so I had to put this in because I've ran out of it and I feel like I've lost a part of my soul. This product is god's gift to the make up world, and I seriously need to repurchase this asap! I have no idea how it works, but it does, and a few sprays allow my make up to stay fresh all day. It also helps if I've "over-powdered" my face. Buy it from HERE, no seriously, go buy it!

Chocolate Christmas tubs!

In the UK, as soon as the Halloween decorations are taken off the shelves, you will find stacks of these tubs of sweets. This month, I have been obsessed with sneaking into a box of Heroes chocolates (which is supposed to be saved until Christmas). I JUST CANNOT STOP MYSELF, THEY'RE ADDICTIVE. Buy them HERE... you know you want to!

Thanks for checking out my post. What are your favourites this month? Feel free to comment below, and follow me on PINTEREST! XO

First things first, I LOVE being a student nurse and it is the BEST thing that has ever happened to me. However, with the good aspects, always comes bad and here are a few #studentnurseproblems in the form of memes, to brighten your day!

You will be permanently tired.

NEVER say the Q word... Don't even think it.

You will look like this on your first day of clinicals...

And when you carry out ANY procedure for the first time, you will be thinking this...

You will talk about bodily functions NONE STOP!

And you will get so excited over poop!

THIS will be the bane of your existence!

And this will become your favourite thing to collect...

Your friends/family will think that you can treat any illness

Some days you will just want to breakdown!

But it will be all worth it in the end!

I hope you guys liked this post, and it at least brought a smile to your face! Follow me on Pinterest if you want to see more nurse memes! XO

I've been feeling super Christmas-y today. I've already made a gift guide post for him and her, which includes gifts under £10, but this post is for the big spenders. Even if you're on a budget, sometimes it's nice to splash out for that special someone. So, here is the best luxury gifts, for over £50!

A Pandora Bracelet

Okay, so we all know on Christmas eve you can pass your local Pandora shop and see a queue of men trying to find last minute gifts for their significant other... but you really cannot go wrong with a Pandora bracelet. You can find a huge range of charms too, and you can build a customised bracelet. I bought my Mum a Pandora bracelet, and every Christmas I add a charm which is significant to the year we've had. For example, this Christmas, I'm going to add a dog's paw print charm because our dog passed away in August. The bracelet set above is £155, and can be found HERE, but you can find much more affordable gifts on their website if you have a smaller budget!

Watch OUT

Watches can be fab gifts for Christmas, and come in a ton of price ranges, which are suitable for any budget. I received the Michael Kors watch (pictured above) last year and I nearly cried. It was such a lovely watch to receive, and is versatile as I can wear it with any outfit. This Michael Kors watch retails at £154, but you can find a ton of deals for top quality watches online at Watchshop!

Liz Earle Superskin Skincare Set

Okay, so I made a whole post about the BEST beauty gifts this year (definitely check that one out) so I won't dwell too much on this. But this gift set from Liz Earle is fab for a skincare lover! It retails at £90, but is worth over £115, and is perfect to get your favourite lady through the dry, winter months. Buy it online at Liz Earle !

One For The Chocoholics!

As much as health gurus like to disagree, Christmas IS the time for over-indulgence! Why not splash on this super Chocolate-y hamper for the lovely lady in your life? This one is priced at £69.99, but is worth over £90, and you can find it online at Thorntons. You could also go a little more personal and find out the favourite treats that your loved ones enjoy and create your own hamper, if you're on a smaller budget!

Grab Your Purse!

This purse is definitely one for my Christmas list, and is from Ted Baker. I think a lovely purse can be such a luxury Christmas gift, and this one comes in a variety of different colours to choose from, and can be found online at House Of Fraser! It retails for £79 and is genuine leather.

Jo Malone London Christmas Candle

PLEASE look away if you're on a budget, because this is one for the big spenders and is a super luxury item. Jo Malone London releases such gorgeous gift sets every year. This year, they've definitely topped their Christmas gift design, and the packaging as to die for! This gift pictured above is a super sized luxury candle, which retails for... £290. Yes I know, it's a candle. But it is Christmas, and if you're splashing out you may as well go hard or go home! This candle can be found on Jo Malone's site along with a selection of other gifts, which are MUCH cheaper than this!

Thank you for reading this post, and I'll be back with another gift guide soon. Follow me on Pinterest if you can! XO

Men can be fussy at the best of times, but when it comes to Christmas they just seem to be impossible to buy for... SO, I'm going to be suggesting the best Christmas gifts to buy, without breaking the bank.

A Gift Or TOO(L)

Okay, so forgive me for the cheesy heading, but I think these Tool gift boxes are awesome, and are perfect for an older gentlemen who loves a bit of DIY. You can find a ton of them on John Lewis' website retailing for £9.99.

Bath And Body

It's not just us women who love a good pamper, every year I get my Dad I musky smelling bath set make himself smell fab. This set by Molton Brown contains festive body wash and is priced at £10. The packaging is incredibly luxurious, making it look a lot pricier than what it is! Any chap would be happy to receive this gift! Buy it now from John Lewis.

Shaving Set

A fab gift for a man who loves to groom himself is a shaving gift set. This adorable gift from M&S contains a shaving brush, soap and a nice mug too. You can find a ton of these gift sets for less than £10 online, or try making one up yourself!

Nice Tie!

A great gift for a chap who spends 90% of his time at the office, is a nice tie. Prices of ties can vary, but you can find a few cheap ones which look just as good! You can buy this navy "stag" tie for £5 online at Sainsburys, and they also have a huge selection of ties for cheaper! It's also perfect for the Christmas season!

One For The Jokers

A great gift for a chap who spends the rest of his time in his other "office" is a visitors guest book for the loo. Perfect for a young man who has just moved out or is in the process of moving houses. I think this is a fab, light hearted gift to give this Christmas, and definitely will make the receiver chuckle! This retails for £9.99 and you can find a huge selection of "joke" gifts online at Prezzybox!

So there you go... a few suggests for gifts for the man in your life, all under £10! Follow me on Pinterest, for more gift ideas, and I'll see you in my next post! BYE XO!

If you've been reading my blog, you'll know that I'm currently coming towards the end of my first year on a nursing course. When I started, I had no idea what to actually expect, so tell help any future student nurses, I'm going to talk you through an average 12.5 hour shift on a hospital ward!

5:10am: My alarm sounds and I press snooze about five times before reluctantly getting up. I put on a little bit of make up and tie my hair up in a tight bun, before heading out the door.

6:40am: I finally get to placement after a good 35 minute drive and pop £5 into the parking meter, to cover the length of my shift. I walk up to the hospital, get changed into my uniform and I grab a quick coffee to take to the nurse handover.

7-7:30am: The nursing handover is given. This is where the (very sleepy) night shift staff go through all of the patients and inform us of any new admissions, changes or deterioration's.

7:30am: Unfortunately, many patients have trouble sleeping in hospitals, so by this time some patients are already awake and are requesting assisted washes. I start getting all the equipment together and begin to help them. We document that each patient has been washed, and monitor the patient's skin, to make sure there is no sores/redness.

8:00am: By this time, we're normally interrupted by the breakfast trolley. So I start making the patient beds or assisting patient's with their breakfast. Once I finish breakfast I write in the notes of the patient's who have a food diary, before returning to help them with a wash.

11:00am: Washes are all done, and all of the beds are made. Time for a 30 minute break. I down 2 bottles of water and a coffee, before grabbing a sandwich.

11:30am: Once I'm back from my break, I start the observations (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature etc). I also check the blood sugar levels of anyone with diabetes, and I inform the qualified nurse every time I do one.

12:00am: The lunch trolley appears, and I go to join the qualified nurse to do the lunch time medication round.

12:30pm: The medication round is over, so we gather up the patient's case notes to carry out the daily nursing evaluation. This is where we document any changes to a patient's condition. During this time, the call bell rings and I assist a patient to the toilet and back. I also help another patient with feeding assistance and document how much they ate in their notes, before returning to the paperwork.

1:00pm: A qualified nurse asks me to remove a patient's cannula, as she's being discharged. The medication for the patient arrives from the pharmacy, along with the Doctor's letter and I help the patient carry their bags to their car. Back on the ward, I do a quick skin round, which is where you help to stand or turn a patient and monitor their skin.

2:00pm: Time for the second handover of the day, which means it's time to grab another quick coffee!

2:30pm: A new admission comes in. An admission takes around 30 minutes to process, so I gather the paper work together and get cracking on with it. The call be rings several times, and I get no where with the admission.

3-5:00pm: Still on with the admission, the ward opens to patient's relatives for visiting time. I go and grab the qualified nurse to give me an update for a patient's family. I manage to finish the admission, just before the nursing call bell rings again.

5:00pm: Visiting time is over and the dinner trolley arrives. I check the blood sugars of anyone suffering with diabetes, andjoin my mentor on another medication round. This round normally involves giving just about everyone Clexane injections (which I love, because they're super easy). On this day we had an intramuscular injection, which I had never done before. My mentor explained how to carry it out and asked me if I was happy to do it. I said yes, but I was secretly terrified of hurting the patient!

6:00pm: I help clear away after dinner, updating patient food diaries and fluid balance charts as I go, and then I start the observations again. I remember that I needed to collect some urine samples, so go to help a patient on to the toilet, and retrieve another sample from a patient's catheter bag. The nursing call bell rings and I go to help turn and change a patient who is very poorly.

7:00pm: I start getting giddy at the sight of the night shift staff coming on shift, as we grab another coffee and head to the last hand over of our shift!

7:30pm: I thank the staff for their help and head to the changing room. I drive home, hearing the sound of the nursing call bell ringing in my ears, ready to start the day tomorrow!

I hope you enjoyed reading this, and I hope you get some extra insight into a student nurse's shift! Follow me on Pinterest or Twitter! XO

In my last blog post I mentioned that I would be doing a Christmas Gift Guide and this is the first in the instalment. So here is the best gifts for her, under £10!

Jack Wills Stationary

Fancy stationary in general is a gift which is generally appreciated, and it is often super cheap. I found this fab gift set of three printed notebooks from Jack Wills for under £10, and you can find a ton of fancy stationary on the website.

Yankee Candle Gift Set

You can NEVER go wrong with Christmas candles... particularly Yankee Candles. Yankee Candles have a huge selection of gift sets, starting from £8. If you're lucky enough to live the UK, Asda and Sainsburys are currently stocking the (sort of) sister brand, which is known as Simply Home by Yankee Candles. They are slightly cheaper versions of the original Yankee Candles and have a huge selection of lovely scents. My favourite is "Merry Mint Chocolate" which you can find here.

Hot Drinks Gift Sets

Cosy-ing up with a hot chocolate or hot cup of tea during the winter months, is one of my favourite things to do after a long day of work. So what can be better than receiving a gift set with selection of tea or hot chocolate?! These gift sets are hugely popular this year, and are fantastic if you're on a budget. You can find a huge range of "hot drink" gift sets online at John Lewis.

Lush Cosmetics Gift Set

If you know me personally, you'll know that I have a huge bath bomb obsession, and during winter the only thing I LOVE to do is take a hot bath. If you're on a budget, you really cannot go wrong with a Lush Cosmetics gift set. The prices start from around £8, and the gift sets already come all wrapped up... so you don't have to battle with the wrapping paper!

Try a DIY!

If you're really struggling for a gift, why not try your hand at a DIY! You can find a ton of ideas on Pinterest, and my favourite is the "Spa in a Jar" gift. Find an empty glass jar and head to poundland. Pick up a few travel sized shampoos, body washes and lip balms and add them to the glass jar. Tie a ribbon around the top, and there you go. A quick, but thoughtful gift. And super cheap too! Head over to The Gunny Shack for some more DIYS, and she provides a more in-depth step by step on how to make the Spa in a Jar!

AND FINALLY... SOCKS!

Okay, so there's always an up-roar in my family EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. Why? Because, I demand they buy me socks. Not just any socks though... I request the fluffiest and warmest slippery socks you can find. Okay, maybe it is just me, but I do love a nice pair of socks. They're a cheap stocking filler that are not going to break your bank and they're just so cute. Find the pair above online at New Look!

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So over the past few days I've been scouring the internet for a new music playlist. I'm the type of person, where one minute I can listen to pop and the next rock. So here's hoping there's something for you here, too.

True Colours (Cover) by Joshua David Evans and Erin Elyse Evans

Okay, so obviously this isn't a new song, but this cover is amazing. Unless you've been living under a rock you'll know that Joshua Evans has recently announced a divorce from his wife Colleen Ballinger AKA Miranda Sings. This in itself has destroyed me. Joshua took a break off of the internet and this song is a perfect "comeback" for him. Singing with him is his sister, who has also experienced a divorce. It's such a beautiful cover and I've had it on repeat since he released it!

Trigger by Deaf Havana

So this is the second song off of Deaf Havana's upcoming album, which is due to be released in January 2017. Released last month, I have been none listening to this song, and I am so happy that they are releasing a new album! If you haven't heard of them, check out their previous album Old Souls now!

3 Strikes by Terror Jr

Terror Jr currently surround quite a bit of controversy as the lead singer "Lisa Terror" is rumoured to actually be Kylie Jenner. Whether she is or not, this is a fab song to jam to in the car late at night.

Pretty Girl by Maggie Lindermann

Okay, you may hear this song and think this is the cookie-est pop you will ever hear, but this really has grown on me in the past few days and I. CANNOT. STOP. LISTENING. I seriously need help. Maggie Lindermann is an "instagram famous" young girl, who has released a few songs which are also pretty good! Check out Knocking On Your Heart if you like this song!

Changing Tides by The Fray

This is definitely the song I've been most excited about. I've followed The Fray for a LONG time and they are finally coming out with new songs... although, sadly, there won't be a "new" album. They have just released a kind of "best hits" album, but there are a few new songs on it. Also check out Corners if you like this song!

DNA by Lia Marie Johnson

I recognised Lia when this popped up in my Youtube suggestions, but didn't know where from. Turns out she's been on Youtube for cute a while and has featured on the "Kids React" videos. I listened to the song, and bawled my eyes out! It is such a deep and beautiful song about her parents, but definitely don't listen to this if you're already emotional! I predict Lia will go super far if she keeps releasing songs like this.

Thanks for reading this post and I hope you enjoyed the music! Follow me on Twitter or Pinterest!

So that time of the year is coming up and if you follow me on pinterest you'll know I have a HUGE board of Christmas gift ideas. I've seen a ton of new releases from make up brands, so I thought I'd make a blog post about the best beauty gift sets that I'm in love with!

Benefit

Benefit have a massive selection of Christmas gift sets which can be found online at Benefits website or instore at Debenhams. This year, they have gone all out and their more expensive sets contain full size products, as well as their travel sized minis. This makes the gift sets a great value for money. They're also fab for new make up lovers too, plus the packaging is to die for! My favourite gift sets are the Girlesque set and the Blushin Babe set.

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The Girlesque set contains a full sized They're Real Mascara, Porefessional Primer and Hoola Bronzer and a mini Benetint lip and cheek stain. Although it retails for £44.50, there is current 10% at Debenhams, marking it down to £40.05. If you were to buy all of these products separate it would set you back over £65!

The Blushin Babe gift set retails for £29.50 and contains 5 benefit blushers, They're Real eyeliner, They're Real Mascara and a What's Up concealer. Although these are all mini versions, for the price it is a great deal and allows you to try out a few different products which individually cost a lot more!

Lancome

Lancome have recently released their Christmas gift set editions, and I have very cheekily added a few of their skincare sets to my Christmas list. The packaging is gorgeous and has really improved from last year. These are pretty expensive, however, the value for money is excellent. My favourite sets are the Hydra Zen Gift Set and the Advanced Genefique Gift Set.

The Hydra Zen gift set retails for £39.90 and contains a full sized 50ml Hydra Zen moisturiser, which individually retails for £30. I used the moisturiser for over six months last winter, when my skin was super dry, and it really hydrated my skin. The set also comes with a travel sized version of the Advanced Genefique skin serum, a 15ml Hydra Zen night cream and a 15ml Hydra Zen overnight skin mask. This set is a fantastic value for money and I could not recommend it enough!

The Advanced Genefique gift set is a little more pricey retailing at £59. It comes with a 30ml bottle of the Advanced Genefique facial serum, a 15ml Advanced Genefique day cream and night cream, and a 5ml eye serum. This is on top of my Christmas list, as it is an amazing value for money, as the 30ml facial serum retails for £62 alone! The serum is a holy grail product for me, and improved the condition of my skin in just a few weeks. I definitely will be purchasing this set!

Soap and Glory

Soap and Glory have a great range of gift sets out this year, with the prices ranging from £6.00 to £50.00. I am very happy about the fact that they have a lot more make up in their gift sets, as I think their make up is super underrated! My favourite sets are the Merry Kiss Much set and the Glamorama set.

The Merry Kiss Much set is one of the cheaper sets they have, and retails for £8.00. It contains three fall coloured Sexy Motherpucker lip glosses, which are exclusive to the gift set. These three lip glosses are full size making them cost under £3 per lip gloss!

The Glamorama set is £20, so definitely one of the more pricey gift sets Soap and Glory have released. I got given a Soap and Glory gift set similar to this last year, which made me fall in love with the brand. The gift set contains a full sized Super cat Eyeliner, a Thick and Fast Mascara, a Sexy Motherpucker Lip Laquer, Glow All Out Luminising Face Powder and three gorgeous eye-shadows. This is a fantastic value for money, and contains all FULL SIZED products. Don't forget, Boots Christmas gift sets are currently on 3 for 2 as well, and all of the Soap and Glory gift sets are included!

Liz Earle Christmas Collection

Liz Earle has just released it's limited edition Christmas gift sets. You can buy these from Boots or the Liz Earle website, however, I'm predicting these WILL sell out quickly! My favourite sets are the Winter Icon set and the Bright Eyes gift set,

The Winter Icon set contains a limited edition Cleanse and Polish and two muslin cloths. With the Cleanse and Polish, you massage a pea sized amount on your face at the beginning and end of the day and then use a muslin cloth to wipe off the dirt. This leaves you with clean and clear skin, and is perfect if you suffer with sensitive skin, like me. Why not gift a sweet smelling 'orange and clove' edition of the Cleanse and Polish to the skincare lover in your family? I know I'll be begging for this gift set!

Okay, so the Bright Eyes Collection is a little bit more pricey. It retails for £35 but it's total RRP is worth £52! It contains a 150ml bottle of the Liz Earle Eye Soothing lotion and a 15ml plump of the Superskin Eye Cream. I have tried both these products and found them very soothing on my eyes, and I can predict this will be a sell out. Particularly during the cold winter months!

So there you go! Let me know if there any other gift sets you can't wait to receive. I will be doing a Christmas gift guide too, so stay tuned for that! Feel free to follow me on twitter or pinterest @zoesavagexo. XO

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I started my nursing course in March and one of my concerns when starting my course was how to make my make up look as natural as possible. Too much make up can make a student nurse look unprofessional, but just the right amount can make you look fresh faced and ready for the day... at 5am. Here is a quick guide to nailing the no make up, make up look!

Foundation

A great long lasting foundation, which I use is the Revlon Colorstay foundation. Although full coverage, it is lightweight and dries quickly. This is a holy grail foundation for me, and I rate this over my high end foundations. It claims to be a 24 hour foundation, but lasts a good 10 hours on me without any touch ups. It retails for £12.99 in Boots, however, is normally on a 3 for 2 promotion alongside other Revlon make up.

Setting Powder

Although I use the Revlon Colorstay Foundation which dries super matte, I do also like to set it with setting spray. My two favourites are the NYX Professional Make Up Studio Finishing Powder and the MAC Careblend Pressed Powder. I do slightly prefer the MAC setting powder, as it offers a dewy effect to my skin throughout the day, and is lightweight. However, both make my foundation and concealer last all day. The NYX setting powder retails for £8.00 and the MAC powder retails for £19, so definitely try the NYX powder if you're looking for something cheaper!

Blusher

If you want to look natural and fresh faced, avoid using a bronzer and opt for a blusher to bring some colour to your cheeks. My favourite is the Benefit Coralista . It's a peachy, warm toned blusher which is not overly pigmented. However, it is buildable on the cheeks and does not go patchy throughout the day. I always get compliments when opting for this blusher! It retails for £23.50, which is a little expensive, but with the amount of product you get... it's well worth the investment!

Brows

Now, achieving natural brows is tough and really depends on how you personally draw them on. I like to fill my patchy areas in, and I define the shape using concealer. The key is avoiding using a brow product colour that is not close to your hair colour. I have dark brown hair, so I go two shades lighter than my hair colour. That is normally the rule of thumb, and if you have light blonde hair you go two shades darker. I like to fill my brows in with the NYX Brow Pencil as it has a sharp nib and is incredibly defining. The formula is creamy yet so pigmented, and lasts for the full length of my shift. Once I've filled them in, I brush through them so they do not look as harsh. The NYX pencil is a direct dupe for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz and is much cheaper, retailing at £7.00!

Mascara

I like to stick on a tiny bit of mascara to open up my sleepy eyes in the morning. Opt for a brown or clear mascara if your placement areas are incredibly strict. However, I normally go gentle with the Benefit Roller Lash mascara. This lengthens my lashes without making them look too thick and clumpy. It doesn't run too, which is a major bonus! This retails for £19.50, but keep an eye on debenhams in the run up to Christmas for a cheeky 10% off beauty!

There you have it... how to create a no make up, make up look. If you're super concerned about going overboard, wear nothing on the first day to test the waters! I hope you enjoyed this post and feel free to follow me on twitter/pinterest @zoesavagexo... XO

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Christmas is on it's way and although it's still only the beginning of November, there have already been tons of Beauty advent calendars released! Here is a quickest guide to the best beauty advent calendars!

Tanya Burr's 12 Day Beauty Calendar

This calendar contains a collection of 12 nail polishes, glitter pots, lip glosses and matt lip creams. Some are new additions to the Tanya Burr collection. It retails for £25 but has been on sale in Superdrug for £15 since it's release. Even though it's only a 12 day calendar, you cannot go wrong for £15, making it one of the cheapest beauty advent calendars out now!

The Sanctuary Spa "The Let Go Days of Christmas" Calendar

This is one of my favourites and is only *just* still in stock online at Boots. In my opinion, Sanctuary Spa is such an underrated skincare brand, and I have tried (and loved) many of their products. This beauty advent calendar is one of the best valued calendars out there, and retails for £25. You get 25 days worth of generous travel sized products, which include body wash, body scrub, micellar water and a face mask. I suspect this will be sold out before the 1st!

NYX Cosmetics Wanderlust Advent Calendar

Available now at Boots, I'm predicting this will be a huge sellout. Yes, it may be a bit more pricey, retailing at £60, but it comes jam packed with a selection of 12 mini soft matte lip creams and 12 different eyeshadows. Perfect for someone who is new to NYX and wants to try new products, without spending a bomb. The only downside to this is that the packaging is a little too young for me, and is probably tailored to the young teens out there!

The Body Shop 24 Happy Days Advent Calendar

This is the one I'm most excited for. Every year The Body Shop slays the advent calendar game, creating three different advent calendars this year. I've opted for the cheapest, at £60. It seems a lot, but the products have a combined RRP £106! Not only is the packaging absolutely gorgeous (HELLO, THE PRODUCTS COME IN INDIVIDUAL BOXES!) there is a huge range of products. The products range from scented soaps, to shower gels and make up brushes. Just writing this makes me so excited for December 1st! Find it online at The Body Shop or instore now!

Luxury Beauty Fairy-tale Advent Calendar *EXCLUSIVE TO BOOTS*

Okay so this is a whopper, and only for those seriously into their advent calendars! It retails for... wait for it... £85! However, it contains 24 high end products and features brands from Lancome, Victor & Rolf, YSL and Ralph Lauren. This advent contains a mix of make up, skin care and perfume travel sized samples, which are very generous sizes. It ranges from Lancome Hypnose Mascara, to Lancome's bestselling Genifique facial serum to a travel size of the YSL Black Opium perfume. This would be a dream calendar from a high end lover, and is well worth the retail price! Grab it now online at Boots, before it sells out!

Thank you so much for reading this post! What calendar are you most looking forward to... leave a comment below! XO

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