Christmas Gift Guide For Him- 2015 Edition

Welcome to my second gift guide of the week. Today we will be talking about gifts for all the Men in your life. I have 10 gifts lined up for you guys, and if that's not enough you can check out my last two gift guides here and here.

Let's get started:

Acqua di Parma Gift Sets - £85

I included this in my gift guide for her as well as I think they make really nice male fragrances as well as female ones. Love the brand as a whole.

Apple Watch - £299-£13,500

Another product which is a a great unsex gift. Any Apple fans will love this gift.

Cambridge Satchel - £130

Perfect gift for a working man. Very stylish and practical.

Mulberry Wash bag - £175

For the man that is always on the go, this is the perfect gift to travel in style.

iPad Pro - £679

For the man who enjoys painting/drawing this is the perfect gift. A blank canvas to express themselves anywhere, anytime.

Apple TV - £129

A new way of gaming, watching your favourite shows and more. TV in style. For the guy who already has an Xbox and all the other game consoles. Perfect gift.

Delonghi Coffee Machine - £649

For any coffee lover out there this is the perfect gift, makes amazing coffee in the comfort of your home. No more pods needed.

Boses Solo TV System - £199

Add something to your gaming experience or film watching experience, with a sound system.

Go Pro Hero 4- £211

A must for any man in your life to record any moment you want. A must for skiing or snowboarding.

3D Virtual Goggles - £125

Something for the man that has everything and love tech, this is perfect.

Thats a wrap on the gift guide for him check back on Friday 5pm GMT for the Under £25 Gift Guide.

Hope this was helpful.

Becky xoxo

Christmas Gift Guide for Her- 2015 Edition

With Christmas just around the corner, I thought it would be time to write another gift guide. This year I have put together 4 gift guides for you guys. One for Her and Him and then an under £25 for Him and Her. They will be going up this week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Kicking everything off, is the gift guide for her. I have lined up 10 gifts, that I think will make happy most girls. If you want more ideas you can always check out my last two gift guides, which will be linked here and here.  So, without any further ado let's get started.

Acqua Di Parma Gift Sets - £74

I think these gift sets are great value for money as you get a 50ml perfume, body wash and body cream. All for the price of one 50ml perfume. I personally love Acqua di Parma as I think they have great scents and last a very long time. 

Christian Louboutin Lipsticks - £60 

This is the perfect gift for any girl who loves make up and beauty, but has everything. It is a really princess product. Something that is not a necessary, but will make them very happy. They do have a very good range and a few different formulas. But if you are ever in doubt, then go for the signature Louboutin red. 

Valentino Card Holder - £190

Card holders are so useful as you can slot them in any handbags. Fits most of your cards. Great for any girl looking for something a little unique this Christmas. 

Givenchy Makeup Bag - £240

For a make-up lover that wants to add a little luxury to her make up bag. This is the perfect gift. I love this make-up bag. It's stylish and yet fun at the same time with Bambi on the front. 

Apple Watch - £299 - £13,500

For any tech/apple lovers this is the perfect gift. This can be as expensive as you wanted it to be. With  the sports edition starting at £299. Spices things up a little.

Neon Candles - £8 - £295

Something perfect for candle lovers, mums, aunts or any older family members. Wonderful scent pay off and organic as well. Perfect.

Fendi Keyring - £260

Perfect for any new drivers out there. Something to go on your bag or on a set of keys. Spice up your keys with this keyring. 

Smythson Stationery 

Whether it's a notebook or a diary these are for any stationery lover out there. Outstanding quality.

Victoria Secret Pyjama Kit. - £36

These are perfect gifts for younger people you know. Perfect snuggle in. Victoria Secrets makes really lovely Pjs. Great for any occasion. 

Chloe Faya Bag - £865

These have been everywhere this year. Really classy and easy to style. You would make any girl happy with a nice handbag. 

Well that brings us to the end of the Gift guide for her. Check back on Wednesday 5pm (GMT) for my Gift Guide for Him. 

I hope this gave you some gift ideas for the special ladies in your life. 

Becky xoxo

Seasonal Favourites- Autumn Edition

As autumn is coming to a close it is time for me to share with you my favourites, of the last 3 months. For those of you who haven't seen my other seasonal favourites, then you can check them out here. But without further ado let's get started.

The Body Shop Body Butter 

I have recently rediscovered this moisturiser. I have been using it in the Moringa scent which is really floral and fresh. Great to use in the morning as it is not to greasy. I found it to be really hydrating, which I love. Prefect for the colder months.

Acqua Di Parma perfume 

I was given a sample of this perfume a few months ago, and fell in love with the scent. So, recently I received a full size as a gift from a close friend of mine. I have been wearing it so much, it is the prefect scent of autumn/winter. Mine is in the scent magnolia nobile. It is an amazing scent. Love it.

Essie Nail Polish 

I love Essie nail polishes in general and these few months my favourites have been Bahama Mama and Chinchilly, which I actually got in a set. They are the types of colours I like to wear in the colder months. Ether dark berry and red or grey/mushroom colour. Love them, they last on me for a week without any chips.

Chanel Les Beiges All In One Healthy Glow 

This is a perfect base if you want a really light coverage tinted moisturiser. I love it, it just evens everything out,  giving you a flawless finish. It also smells amazing.

Urban Decay Primer Potion 

In my last monthly favourites I included this product as well, but today instead of Sin, I will be taking about Eden. I have been loving it recently, unlike Sin it is a matte primer with a bit of coverage. It evens out your eyelids if you have any veins you can see, it also keeps you eyeshadow in place all day. It's so good. Love it.

Dior Eye Reviver Backstage pro Palette 

I have a whole review on this product on my blog which I will link here sharing with you my thoughts, on this product. Recently I have been reaching for it a lot, because it has some really nice colours to create a really neutral look. To add a little more, you can use the darker colours from the palette.

Dior Art Pen. 

I ran out of my last eyeliner, so I thought I would try out something new. I love this eyeliner so much as it has a very long thin brush, perfect for doing a really thin or thick line. It is also super black which is great. Fabulous eyeliner.

Sephora Lip Gloss

I have fallen in love with their lip gloss in the shade Rose petal. It is the perfect your lips but better colour. Perfect everyday lip gloss. Super easy to apply and really comfortable to wear.

Mac Lip Pencil

I have been wearing this lip liner with a lipstick I will share with you in a moment. It's easy to apply and lasts for a long time. You could just apply the lip liner and clear gloss and you would be good to go. Really nice product.

Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick

I absolutely love this lip gloss stick. I have it in the shade Raplumzel which is a lovely berry colour. Perfect to add a little colour to the lips.

Co Lab Dry Shampoo

I love this dry shampoo, it's super cheap.Works amazing. Does the job really well. Perfect for when you just don't have time to wash your hair. Highly recommend.

Thats all guys. I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Next week I will be posting Monday and Wednesday, Friday, all at 5pm( GMT ). Stay tuned for some very exiting stuff coming your way.

Becky xoxo

Becky's Review-Empties # 1

Today I am doing something a little different. It's going to be a product empties, which for those of you that don't know it's a review of products you've used up. I find these types of reviews very helpful as you know exactly what the person thinks after using up all of the product. For some of the products shown I have done a whole post, so I will link those for you as they are much more detailed.

Let's get started.

Zoella Beauty Soak Opera 

Lets say it was not the best shower gel I have used, however it was ok nothing wrong with it. I just was not a massive fan of the consistency of it. Otherwise it was ok, the smell was nice it lasted a long time. However I don't think I will repurchase it.

Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel 

I did a whole review on this product, so if you want to find out more I will link it here. But in a nutshell it was AMAZING totally worth all the hype, the only downside is the price and the fact you don't know when it has finished. I would definitely repurchase it.

Soap and Glory Hand Food 

It was a very good hand cream for it's price. For me it is more of an overnight hand cream as it does leave your hands quite greasy. It had a really nice scent, the signature Soap and Glory scent. However I would not repurchase it only because I do prefer Crabtree&Evelyn Hand creams. It is a really good hand cream I you want something not too expensive.

Bioderma Solution Micellaire 

I love this product I have gone through countless bottles of this stuff. I have a review about it which I will link here. But it is the best make up remover I have tried. However it is much more expensive if you buy it outside of France, so if you are going to France then definitely pick it up from a pharmacy.

The Body Shop shower gels 

I really have started to like Body Shop recently as a whole and I do really like their shower gels. They are at a good price, smell amazing and lather up really well. Overall I would repurchase them and all ready have back ups .

Hello Mouthwash 

I have tried all of there flavours and my favourite has to be the Mojito mint, although they are all really nice. They have now become my mouthwash, so nice. Highly recommended.

Batiste Dry Shampoo 

I usually do like Batiste dry shampoos, they are really good, however the dry shampoo that is designed for a specific hair colour I did not like. Whenever I applied it left my hands a dark grey colour it was not very nice. I have repurchased the normal ones, but I will not be repurchasing the Plus ones.

Soap and Glory Righteous Butter 

This was a really nice body butter lasted a very long time. Had a really nice scent and I would definitely buy it again.

Soap and Glory Foam Call 

I was not a massive fan of the scent therefore I won't be buying it again.

Crabtree &Evelyn Hand Cream 

These are by far my favourite hand creams. They are really moisturising, lovely scents, sink into your skin really fast. I have already repurchased several hand creams from them.

Kerastase Elixir Masque 

This is a lovely luxurious product it really nourishes your hair. I have gone through several tubs of these. I would highly recommend this product. Definitely would repurchase this product.

Soap and glory Daily Youth Face Wash  

Great morning face wash. Really nice texture and not too expensive. I would repurchase this face wash.

La Roche Posay Tolerane Face cream 

Lovely face cream just very small and did not last a long time. Otherwise a good allrounder face cream. Highly recommend.

Nivea Lip Butter 

I have written a whole review on this product, so I will link it here. I do really like this product however the only thing I don't like is that it is in a pot rather than tube. Since writing this review I have found different lip balms that I prefer using at night and I use a different lip balm during the day which I will mention later in this post.

Body Shop Body Butter 

I have started reusing a lot of Body Shop products and one of them is their body butter. I really like this product I have purchased it lots of different scents. Overall I really like this product and I would and already have repurchased it.

Soap and Glory Beauty Sleep Accelerator 

I really loved this night cream it was really nice and thick, but also would not sit on the skin. Great price for a great product. It also had a very nice relaxing scent.

Burt's Bees Lip Balm 

This has become my new favourite lip balm to carry in my handbag: it is small and gets the job done. Moisturising and cheap. I have already repurchased another tube.

La Roche Posay Toleriane Ultra 

I really like this cream more than just the Toleriane because it has a pump, it lasts longer, you can use it morning and night. I have already repurchased this product.

Chanel Stylo Eye Liner 

It was a good eyeliner, but I think the brush was a bit too thick. I don't thick I will be repurchasing this eyeliner as I have found better ones.

Soap and Glory Face Soap and Clarity 

I loved this face wash it was my favourite from Soap and Glory great for daily use. Would repurchase this for sure.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer 

Really great cheap concealer. Great if you are looking for something on a budget. Highly recommend.

Soap and Glory The Fab Pore 

Really great face cream, nothing special, but perfect for every day use. Would repurchase.

So that brings us to the end of this post. Hope it was helpful for you guys and you got some ideas of products to try and products to skip. See you all next week with a new post same place same time Wednesday 5pm (GMT).

Travelling with Becky- Amsterdam

I recently went on a trip to Amsterdam and I thought I would share my thought with you guys. It was the second time I had visitied the city and after my first visit I was not very impressed with it, however after my recent trip I really warmed up to the city and now I can say I actually like it .

I thought I would mention some of the things I enjoyed doing. One think I really liked and would recommend to anyone going to Amsterdam is the Canal tour. There are loads of different companies that offer them and this is a great way to see the city. Next must see is the Anne Frank House. I went early morning and ended up waiting for about 1h30 before getting in. So, the best way is to buy tickets online before travelling. You can do quite good shopping in Amsterdam, there are some really unique boutiques to be discovered. Another thing which I enjoyed visiting was the Royal Palace which was open.
Something for the diamond lovers out there is the Diamond Museum. Of course, there are also the famous museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum if you are into art. If not, I found it very enjoyable just to walk around. There are many things to discover, just by wondering through the streets. Also the great think about Amsterdam is that there is Wifi everywhere, making it very easy to go around without turning on your data roaming.

Now on to food, one of my favourite things. I must admit I did have some very tasty meals to eat while in Amsterdam. I was impressed how good their coffee is. One place I would recommend going to get some nice coffee is the Coffee Company which I saw quite frequently. A place where they make amazing sandwiches, coffee and food in general is a cafe called Baton. Also if you are looking for some good pancakes you can find they at a place called Hansel and Gretel just opposite the Rijksmuseum. If you see Chicken Satay on the menu I would recommend trying it, as I have had the best ones in Amsterdam, they are really tasty.

Few things to watch out in Amsterdam, there are A LOT of bikes. They are coming from every direction, very fast, so watch out.
Otherwise it's a great place and everybody speaks English which is great because I find Dutch quite difficult to understand.

If you are thinking of going I highly recommend visiting it. However if you stay more that 4 days you may start getting a bit bored as it's not a massive city. 

I hope this post was useful for you guys. See you all next week for a new post Wednesday 5pm GMT. 

Becky xoxo 

Cooking with Becky- Autumnal Recipes

As my Picnic Recipes  post was so popular I thought I would create another post were I would share some of my favourite autumnal recipes. I have lined up 4 recipes that are really yummy and easy to make. Some of the recipes are not my own recipes, so I will link them, but as always I have made the recipe myself and tried them out.

Starting of with my Breakfast Recipe

Pear, Almond and Caramel Porridge/Oatmeal

Serves 2

1Pear diced  

75g Almond flakes 

1 cup Porridge Oats 

1/2 Cup Water

1/2 Cup Almond Milk 

1 Banana cut up

Caramel Sauce (bought or made)

Mix the water and almond milk in a pan (the best pans are non stick pans). Let it heat up for a few minutes and then add in your porridge oats and let it cook according to the instructions on the package. When the porridge is nearly ready add your banana and pear. Let the porridge finish cooking and add 65g of your almond flake to the porridge. To serve, pop your porridge on a plate/bowl, drizzle some caramel sauce and sprinkle some almond flacks on the top and Voila.

Next up we have a recipe that can be served for lunch, dinner or as a starter. 

Roasted Vegetable Minestrone.

This is a recipe I found on The Pioneer Woman and it is so good and warming, you must give it a go. 

Here is the link to the recipe. 

The next recipe I want to share with you is perfect for dinner.
Warning- This recipe does take longer to make. It took me about 1h30, so make sure you are not in a rush.

Pan Sealed Scallops with Pumpkin Risotto. 

Again I found this recipe online. Really tasty and great if you are having friends round. Here is the link to the recipe.



Last but not least we have a sweet treat.

Apple Strudel

This is so good it has become a staple autumn desert for me and it's really easy to make as well. 

For the filling you will need:

110g Sugar

1/2tbs Cinnamon

35g Butter

50g Raisins

2tbs Almond flacks

juice and zest of half a lemon

7g corn flour

5 apple of your choice

For the pastry you will need:

4 Sheets of filo pastry 

80g Breadcrumbs

70g Sugar

1tbp Cinnamon

100g melted butter 

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C /400 degrees F.

For filling

Place a pan on a medium high heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted add your diced apples and let it cook for 7 to 10 minutes. Then stir in the sugar. After a minute add the raisins, almonds and cinnamon to the pan and mix. In a bowl add the lemon juice and zest and mix with corn flour. Once mixed add to the apple mixture and let it thicken. Leave on a low heat while you prepare the pastry.

For pastry

In a bowl combine the breadcrumbs, sugar and cinnamon and set aside. Then brush your filo melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon mixture. Lay another sheet over the top and repeat the same process. Once you have reached the forth sheet brush it with butter, but don't sprinkle any more of the cinnamon mixture. Flip all the sheets over, so that the first sheet is on top and brush it with butter. Place your filling alone the edge of the pastry leaving a 2 cm gap from the edge. Then carefully roll the pastry into a log. Press the ends to close. Place it on greaseproof paper and place it in the oven for 20 minutes.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

There you have it all 4 of my autumn recipes. I hope you give them a try.

Becky xoxo

Review- Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser

I like trying new products, so today I am sharing my thoughts on a cleanser I have been using over the last few months. This is the Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser.

This is a thick white cleanser with little blue beads in it. It has a very subtle fragrance which I don't really mind. This cleaner is targeted specific for oily and combination skin and after having used it for a while I understand why. It strips your skin off all the oil and leaves your skin feeling very tight. I personally don't like very much as I find it quite uncomfortable, however if you have very oily skin you may enjoy it. One think you need to be warned of, is that if this gets in your eyes it stings really badly, so avoid your eye area. Now the question is whether I would repurchase it and the answer is no. It's nothing special and I personally think it's quite expensive for what it is. I have used much better products that are cheaper, such as Body shop face washes and Soap and Glory. They are also great products at a fraction of the price of this face wash which retails for £19 . This may be for you if you have very oily skin, but otherwise I would skip this one.

My rating 3/5

I hope this was helpful. I will see you all next week with another post. Same place same time, Wednesday 5pm (GMT)

Becky xoxo