Christmas Gift Guide 2019: Highstreet Stocking Fillers For NYE Party Girls - Nails Edit

Looking for stocking fillers or secret Santa ideas for that gal in your social circle/office who just can't wait for the biggest party of the year? This special Nails Edit shares some affordable options with everything featured £15 or under!

Leighton Denny Large Crystal Nail File* (£15.50, link)

OK, so I'm cheating a little bit by including this as it's 50p over the £15 mark, however, there is a smaller Crystal Nail File from Leighton Denny that you can pick up for £12.50 if you're sticking to a secret Santa budget! I think this is a good choice for that person who has everything, but who adores manicures and all things nails. It's guaranteed to last a lifetime and has been described as the 'Rolls Royce' of nails files, winning numerous awards, so why not invest in the best?! You can also pick it up from Boots and stock up on your loyalty points - win-win!

Leighton Denny Nail Polish* (£12, link)

A luxury, high-quality nail polish is something that can take pride of place on a makeup junkie's vanity table and with a huge variety of on-trend colours and finishes to choose from, there's something for everyone who loves playing with nail polish. My top pick would be the shade above which is called Fedora from Leighton Denny's new AW 19/20 collection. It's a stunning, rich, warm and muted purple cream that goes with everything. Heads up - M&S have currently got these in on a 3 for 2 offer if you're looking to purchase multiple stocking fillers.

KISS Glam Fantasy & Gel Fantasy Nail Sets* (£7.99 each, link)

You can't beat a set of eye-catching falsies for that all-important NYE party and these ready-to-wear nails can be worn with nail glue or applied with adhesive tabs. There are loads of different designs and shades available in both the Glam Fantasy and Gel Fantasy ranges from KISS, so you'll be simply spoilt for choice! Both ranges have a realistic gel nail effect with an ultra-smooth finish to help you party the night away.

imPRESS Press-On Manicure Sets* (£7.99, link)

If you're looking for a less OTT nail kit, why not try the imPRESS Press-On Manicure Sets? These super easy to apply falsies come in a shorter length which makes them more wearable for most people, and they still offer the benefits of a gorgeous gel nail finish. I really like these for special occasions and they're great for those who aren't too confident at painting their own nails. Like the KISS sets above, these are also currently on offer in Superdrug.

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Party Makeup & Last Minute Gift Ideas/Stocking Fillers

Whether you need a last minute beauty gift, a highstreet friendly stocking filler, or are simply looking forward to getting your glam on for that big NYE night out, this special edit of makeup treats will give you some party-perfect shopping inspo!

 Ciate Glitter Storm Lipsticks* (£19 each, link)

Is it even a Christmas or NYE party if you don't bring out the glitter?! These brand new Glitter Storm Lipsticks from Ciate are one of the most exciting cruelty-free makeup launches that I've seen all year and come in a range of six different glitter-tastic shades. They are insanely shimmery and have an awesome metallic finish with an impressive full-colour base. What surprised me the most about these lipsticks though is that they apply so creamy and smoothly, and I haven't had any problems with them drying out my lips which is a bugbear with other glitter based products. Amazing! My favourite shades from this bunch are Flash, a gorgeous wearable festive red, Elecktra, a full-on metallic purple and Spark, a more subtle pink toned, nude gold.

Make sure that you also check out the Ciate Glitter Storm Eyeshadow Palette that I featured in my Luxury Christmas Gift Guide here, it's a beauty!

 Perfect Shade Disco Makeup

Last month, I did a feature on the budget-friendly makeup brand, Perfect Shade (you can read that here if you missed it) and I was over the moon when they sent over some more products from their fun Disco range. I've been loving the Mysterious Doll Eyeshadow Compact in Day Glow* (£6, link) which features four highly pigmented metallic shimmer shades in warm bronzes, golds, rose and plum tones, and the Playful Musician Lipgloss in Silky Silver* (£9, link) and Swinging Lipstick in Gold Rush* (£9, link) will guarantee that you stand out from the crowd.

 KISS Nails & Lashes

False nails and lashes make ideal stocking fillers for makeup junkies, and they're the icing on the cake when it comes to finishing off your look. I've been using the sets from KISS for years and love their wide ranges of colours and designs for nails. The Glam Fantasy Nails* (£7.99, link) are particularly eye-catching for special occasions when you want something 'extra', whilst the imPress Nails* (£7.99, link) offer an easy to apply press-on manicure that gets your nails party-ready in a flash.

For eyes, KISS has a great range of lashes including my personal favourites, the Blooming Lashes in Peony* (£6.49, link) that are so pretty and wearable for an elegant flutter that's not OTT, and the brand's new Wing It Eyeliner Kit* (£8, link) is a must-have for liquid liner fans and comes with a handy stencil to help guide your flicks into different styles. Pick these up on the highstreet from Boots, Superdrug and Asda if you're doing your Christmas shopping in town this week!

Rubis Rose Gold Slanted Tweezers* (£22.50, link)

The trend for well-groomed brows is here to stay, so investing in a high-quality pair of tweezers will ensure that you'll never have to purchase another pair again for many years to come. As great tweezers don't come cheap, I think they make excellent gifts and these beautiful Rose-Gold Slanted Tweezers from Rubis will be a useful beauty find under the Christmas tree this year! Rubis made its name by making tweezers for the luxury watch industry (Cartier and Rolex are just some of the famous brands they work for) to assemble their delicate clockwork mechanisms, so it makes sense that they expanded into beauty tweezers as these are some of the most precise that you'll find on the market. They definitely give my Tweezerman's a run for their money and it's nice to have such a covetable alternative out there.

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3 Finishing Touches for Your Valentine's Day Date Night Look

You've picked out your outfit, your shoes, bought a new bag and know how you want to do your hair, but there's still something missing? If yes, add these finishing touches to your V-Day evening look, and go out there and have some fun!

 KISS True Volume Lashes in Spicy* (1 pair with glue included, £5.99, link)

A pair of glamourous falsies will give your smokey eye look that extra va-va-voom oomph that it deserves for a special occasion like Valentine's Day, and these ones from KISS tick all the right boxes. These 'Spicy' lashes are from their True Volume range and are made from 100% natural hair for an ultra fluttery and soft feel. They've been designed with tapered ends to give your look more volume and sex appeal. Ooh la la!

 imPRESS Nails in Night Fever* (1 set with 30 nails, £7.99, link)

If you want to get your nails done for Valentine's Day, but don't have the time or lots of money to spend, head straight to the high street and pick up a set from imPRESS. These press-on-manicure false nails have a gel-like finish and are so easy to use - you simply size them up, peel off the dual-layer adhesive part and stick them on - no extra glue needed. I use these a lot as they don't damage my natural nails and many of their styles are much shorter than other brands which I prefer. These nails in Night Fever are gorgeous with a deep purple base and pretty silver glitter splash effect, plus the set has some silver glitter accent nails so you can play around with how they look.

KITSCH Headband/Choker Set* (£11.50, link)

Can't decide on what accessories to add to your outfit? Most of the time you can't go wrong with a 90s style skinny black choker and if you want more options, these sets from KITSCH are absolutely perfect. They do various sets, but I particularly love this one as it covers all bases; you get a skinny black choker, a studded one for a more rock chick look, and a thicker lace one for some extra glam. Each choker is fully adjustable and stretchy, plus they also double up as headbands - how neat is that?!

What are your plans for Valentine's Day?

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Christmas Gift Guide 2016: The Under £15 Budget Edit

Christmas need not be an expensive affair, with so many affordable gifts on offer this year from both the high street shops and online retailers. Let's jump into my budget-friendly guide!

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Vlogger Beauty: Rosie Bea x Eylure Lashes & Rosie Bea x Elegant Touch Nails review

Rosie Bea is one of the many vloggers that I enjoy watching on YouTube, and her recent collaborations with Eylure and Elegant Touch showcase some gorgeous false lashes and nails.

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