Beauté Gazette's Christmas Wishlist 2014!

ASOS Pearl Stud Earrings $14.95

When Rihanna wore the original Dior double pearl studs my heart popped out of my chest and I had 'love heart' eyes and I yelled internally 'gimme gimme' a'las the Dior double pearls are way out of my budget. So for $14.95 you can pick up the ASOS version which are totally budget friendly, and you wont have a minor heart attack if you accidentally loose an earring on the dance floor at your office Christmas party.

Available from www.asos.com

Christian Dior 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow in Tutu $103.00

Oh you pretty thing. How divinely beautiful is this Christian Dior palette, the colours are perfectly angelic and like all Christian Dior shadows I'm sure they are soft, creamy and beyond blendible. I am hoping this ends up in my Christmas stocking but if it doesn't then I don't think i'll be able to resist picking it up because I NEED IT SO BAD!

Available from www.davidjones.com.au

Equipment Silk Pajama Set $501.00

Ok I know $501.00 is quite excessive for pyjamas but if you have a really rich Aunt or someone that doesn't know what to do with her millions then just email them the Equipment section of Net-a-porter and tell them to go bananas! Seriously. Or just put them on your forever lust list that you keep for when you win the lottery like I do.

Available from www.net-a-porter.com

Bella Freud J'taime Jane Candle $55.00

#BBLOGGER confession time....I don't enjoy fruity floral candle smells, they make me gag and the packaging sucks and I don't want to look at it in my room. The Bella Freud candles are woody and musky just the way I like it and the jars look impossibly cool on your mantle.

Available from www.net-a-porter.com

Stella McCartney Lips iPhone Case $55.00

I like my phone cases like I like my gay night clubs: Loud, obnoxious, brightly coloured and also massive. This Stella McCartney case ticks all my boxes and then some and I cannot wait to get weird looks from people on the bus whilst I'm using a big set of lips as a phone to take calls and send a million texts.

Available from www.net-a-porter.com

IAM by Ileana Makri 'I love you' ring with Sapphire $440.13

This ring is so kawaii I can hardly take it, and I need it on my fingers ASAP! Please Santa I've been saaaa good this year.

Available from www.net-a-porter.com

Clueless 20th Anniversary 2015 Calendar $14.95

No words.....Clueless is 20 years old.....I feel so old but I still this calendar above my desk for the whole of next year.

Available from www.urbanoutfitters.com

Pretzel Pool Float $24.00

Oh hey babes, what are you taking to the beach? Nothing much just an inflatable pretzel! Ummm yes please this is one amazing Christmas gift and I cant think of anyone that wouldn't want one, so if your stuck on what to get your whole family? Why not just buy one for each of them.

Available from www.urbanoutfitters.com

Floss Gloss Nail Polish in Wavepool $8.00

Holy Mac! Floss Gloss make the prettiest nail polish in all the land/s, with no stockists in Australia Urban Outfitters is where I have to get my Floss fix. 'Wavepool' is my pedi colour of choice during the summer it is perfection.

Available from www.urbanoutfitters.com

So there is my Christmas wish list, I garentee you that not one of these will be wrapped up in pretty paper under my tree because usually I just recieve weird socks and useless cooking items. FYI you wanna know what is not on my list and noone elses in the world : A Cake Pop maker...They suck and just take up room in your kitchen cupboards.....

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Beauté Gazette LOVES! Revitanail polishes and nail care

Revitanail 3D Top Coat $14.99, Triple Strength colours Black Plum & Marshmellow $14.99 and Nail Strengthener $29.95 available from www.priceline.com.au

It's all to often I hear someone say 'I'm not wearing nail polish because my nails are in bad condition, so I'm just giving them a break' Revitanail is about to change that! Revitanail nail polish and nail care actually helps your nails from flaking whilst you wear it. So no need to go polish free for the sake of your nail health any longer!

I completely swear by the Revitanail Nail Strengthener as a base coat, it protects bare nails from polish staining and polish damaging your nails and dries in seconds.

It's also refreshing to see such a classic line of polish, which will appeal to trend focused nail polish addicts with the darker plum colours as well as classic colour lovers who will love the nudes.

Having nice healthy groomed nails will always be chic, and should never be put into the 'I just don't have time for them' category especially when there are products like Revitanail in the market place. Try it! You and your nails won't regret it.

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Beard Grooming Tips for hipster beards and lil' beardspo!

Schick Hydro 5 Groomer $21.99 available from www.priceline.com.au

Your boyfriend is probs trying to grow one, Kei$a has name dropped them, the Batista's and bar tenders at your local have definitely got them, you simply could not have noticed one of the biggest trends in 2014 : MEN WITH BEARDS!

Men with beards have gone from being a very 80's dad look to the height of on-trend male grooming! It is highly contagious - from tradies to suits, the beard has crossed all boundaries to be an acceptable form of face accessory for dudes.

This is a beauty blog and I know that the majority of readers are ladies so I am going to focus on the grooming the wild beard in the post. I've been on the receiving end of a make out session with a bearded man many a time (side note: I am going to now count these make out sessions as research)

and careful grooming and tidying of any beard is needed to ensure your make out partner doesn't suffer from dreaded pash rash....eewwww.

Top Tips for a well groomed beard:

1. Trim and shape the beard under the jawline down the neck and up onto the cheeks, the Schick Hydro Groomer is great, trim the hair first and then shaves for a clean look. 

2. Once a month take a visit to your local barber and have him shape your beard, so you have a line to follow when trimming and maintaining at home.

3. Growing a beard is like growing out a fringe/bangs, there is going to be an awkward stage you just have to grit your teeth and wait it out.

4. Beard Oil, there are lots on the market these days but if your bearded boyf isn't one for products you can always used a bit of your hair oil on his beard.

5. Wash your beard! Wash it twice a day! No woman wants to kiss a beard with the kebab you had for lunch still stuck in it at 7pm at night, its just plain gross.

And now for a little 'Beardspo'........ Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

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THE BODY SHOP'S Christmas Goodies!

Fruit box gift set in Glazed Apple $29.95 available from www.thebodyshop.com.au

The Body Shop is brand that is very nostalgic for me around the festive season, with White Musk perfume oil being on my Christmas list as a teenager to the countless body butters and lip balms I have given for Kris-Kringle presents. 

The Glazed Apple scent which is the limited edition seasonal scent this Christmas is a sweet spiced apple smell which will fill the bathroom when used in the bath or shower. It is a fresh smell which suits the hot Australian Christmas rather than the heavier scents which are better suited for colder parts of the world. And check out that awesome apple gift set?!? Who isn't a fan of a gift that needs no form of wrapping and is good to go without me messing about with sticky tape.

Young-At-Heart Jelly Pencil Case $19.95 available from www.thebodyshop.com.au

This year The Body Shop has a usual bright and colourful selection of gifts for all ages but I particularly love the Young-At-Heart range which is perfect for the hard to buy for Tweens and Teens.

With pastel party graphics and watermelon motif's my 13 year old self would have been so excited to receive these gift sets under the Christmas tree. 

Young-At-Heart Lippy Mini Case $12.95 available from www.thebodyshop.com.au

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Beach Blonde and Ocean Waves by John Frieda........IT'S BACKKKK!

Beach Blonde Ocean Waves Sea-Salt Spray $16.99, Cool Dip Purifying Shampoo $15.99 & Smooth Seas Detangling Conditioner $15.99 

Available from January 1st 2015 from www.priceline.com.au

Start the countdown John Frieda is bringing back the OG, the trendsetter, the much pined after BEACH BLONDE range. The range was discontinued over a decade ago disappearing off the shelves and has been lusted and longed for ever since. With bottles of the Ocean Waves Salt Spray fetching prices of over $100 on eBay and urban legends of sightings at discount stores....ITTSSSS BACKKKK! 

Just in time for a whole new generation ready and eager to try this cult status range. The smell brings back amazing summer memories a mix of mint and coconutty goodness without being too sickly sweet, it makes me feel like I am 16 years old and washing my hair after a day lazing on the beach during school holidays. *Cue the I'm almost 31 now freak out!*

The line has been brought back by a very clever social media campaign from John Frieda in which fans could vote to 'Bring back your favourite Throwback' and Ocean Waves was the hero product that has made a much deserved comeback!

So why was it so love and missed? It was one of the first salt sprays available to the masses at supermarkets and pharmacies, if you are a committed Bumble & Bumble Salt Spray lover then prepare to meet your match at a much more affordable price point. 

So if you are like me and love a tousled laid back beachy waves look at all times and not just whilst by the sea then prepare to make room for your new HG comeback product line.

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