Top brands and Websites for Christmas

So I have decided to do a few posts before Christmas of natural brands and also bespoke gifts made by talented and inspiring ladies. I will be doing more posts in the run up to christmas but here are a few sites to get you started and also my favourite places to purchase beauty items. 

1. Nourish Skincare 

One of the most amazing finds for me this year. I want to express my gratitude to Nourish for allowing me to review there amazing natural products. 

I love there mini kits and I think they will make excellent presents for those dear to you and if you rather natural products. 

Website : Nourish Skincare

2. Basil and thyme bespoke gifts -

A lovely bespoke company whom offer a beautiful and friendly service. Catering to any need and with the Christmas selection looking delightful. I will be purchasing some Christmas pudding and snowball bath bombs for stocking fillers. 

3. Nima Brushes - 

Nima brushes I had reviewed and would find these to be a lovely addition to an avid makeup users collection. 

Website : NIMA brushes

4. Bagza Character bags - 

One of the most beautiful handmade products ive come across but what makes Bagza character so special is Jackie whom runs and makes the bags. Jackie has now started making baby wear so check out her facebook and email her any orders or enquiries you may have.

Facebook 

5. (Affordable) BH cosmetics / BeautyUK / MUA / Barry M  -

     

6. (Mid-range) MAC / Urban decay / NARS / Stila  - 

7. (Top-range) Tom ford / Charlotte tilbury / Sigma Brushes / Chanel / Dior 

8. Escentual.com

One of the most reliable and well priced sites for beauty and gifts I've used this year. Always wonderful customer service and good loyalty points schemes just been introduced. Sign up to be made aware of 1/3rd off sales and offers. 

Website : Escentual.com

Facebook : Escentual.com Facebook

9. Soap and Glory 

Via boots or online stores. 

Just don't forget to have fun and enjoy the season with those you love.

Its the thought that counts and ultimately if you wish to, then make gifts yourself to show that personal touch. 

Bagza Character

So wow seems like so long ago that High street fashion week was around, i admit i didn't attend and was really so lucky to make contacts with some amazingly talented designers. Now this lovely company Bagza Character you may remember for its adorable bespoke tote bags, one of which was presented to This morning presenter Holly Willoughby. 

Bagza Character is run by the lovely Jackie. She will take your features and passions then bring them to life in the character "betsy blossom" whom is the basis for all the Bagza bags. I was so lucky to personally email Jackie and really get to know this amazing lady and she offered to make my own bag. Now i was and am so extremely grateful to Jackie as to those of you whom know me personally. This bag will be accompanying me to probably every hospital admission i have and my major surgery. I will update in a separate post.  So this bag is so special to me, as I'm sure all the Bagza bag owners equally love theres. 

So here is my beautiful bag 

There is lovely glitter and sparkles on her too but as myself and Jackie had suspected the cameras just do not do her justice as to the amazing sparkle. Its not over the top, nor does the glitter shed and its placed in specific points so to draw the main features to the forefront and make it just sing class. Its personal in every sense and you just feel so proud to own one when it arrives. 

The detail is amazing, Jackie went on basically my Facebook picture as i have a headshot as my profile and really was a genius as this is a real bespoke creatively all down to jackie, the only thing i inputted was my eye-colour. As they are quite a specific green and she got it spot on. Ive had many friends enquire to be put in touch with Jackie and my own cousins in South Africa are begging for one to be sent over as my aunt is currently here on a visit. This is the love and talent Jackie's creations bring.

It is a long wearing durable tote bag and the materials used to create the image i can see have been sealed professionally so they will not remove in any time soon. She will be a precious member of my bag collection for many years.  I do hope Jackie will not mind me making my face my new avatar as I'm not blowing my trumpet but she has made me looks stunning. LOL 

So as you can see my name is on the bag and also my passions which as a beauty blogger and lover she has incorporated plus all my favourite colours. The daisy she did not know is my favourite flower with gerberas. Daisies have a very special meaning to me as i actually received a daisy necklace from my best friend when i was a teenager for my birthday and ever since its been a special meaning and i have received blue daisies when i was very sick in my teens. So she has really tapped into me unknowingly.

Also the hair band was the part i just jumped for joy at as I'm very passionate about ornate hair pieces and would love to own more hair jewellery to show off, as i just love the era's of tudor head-dresses etc so its really so amazing that I'm just speechless. Im in love with my bag honestly and my husband who is not usually very in-to what i do or in depth, he obviously is proud of what i achieve. However with Jackie's bag arrival, came and took a very lengthy look at her work, marvelling in it and giving her high praise indeed.  

I really cannot thank Jackie at Bagza Character enough, so I'm going to say again and with a heartfelt massive sending of hugs..... Thank you Jackie. xx 

If you wish to contact Jackie or see her other amazing creations then visit the Facebook page

Bagza Character

Or email at jack.tolster@icloud.com for more information if you don't have Facebook 

High street Fashion week - Bagza Character

I was really fortunate to be able to speak via email to the wonderful owner of Bagza character, Jackie Tolster. Who has so much passion for the inspired and decorated Jute bags, that you really can be assured the bag you receive will be made with love and sprinkles of glitter if you so wish.

"Bagza Character have only been going since a couple of months before Christmas 2012 and has grown incredibly in the last few months mainly through the Facebook page they run and word of mouth, They have been working on a generic character to run along side the bespoke service and have come up with the character Betsy-Blossom that can be tailored with 4-5 choices of dress, hair colour, style, favourite colours etc"

I personally cant think of anything better the a personalised bag for someone you love, they are so well drawn and professional. The range of Jackie's talent can be seen on the Facebook page.

Holly Willoughby accepting a Bagza character bag

Bagza Character bag

Bagza Character will be at High Street Fashion Week, they will be participating in the daytime pop up boutique and catwalk shows. 

Bagza Character Facebook page