A Valentine's Day Gift Guide For Him

This is the second instalment of my Valentine's Day Gift Guides - this time for the man in your life. For Him think leather details, manly scents, and hints of colour... 

If you haven't already, be sure to check out my previous post A Valentine's Gift Guide For Her.

Happy Socks Argyle Socks from David Jones $16.95

EDC New York Print T-Shirt in Navy from Esprit $19.95

Kiehl's Facial Fuel Sky Flyin Foaming Multi-Gel from Myer $32.00

Mens Combi Van Classic PJ Pant from Peter Alexander $59.95

iPhone 6 Case (Style: MLG0347001) in Black from Fossil $69.00

The Settlers of Catan Board Game from EB Games $78.00

Fossil Truman Rich Leather Bifold ID Brief Wallet from David Jones $79.00

Chanel Allure Home Sport Eau De Toilette Spray from David Jones starting at $102.00 for 50ml

Daniel Wellington Classic St Mawes 36mm Silver Watch from Myer $279.00

Note: If nothing featured in this Gift Guide seems suitable for the man in your life and he happens to like whiskey, you can never go wrong with Japanese Whiskey.

I hope you and your loved ones have a very happy Valentine's Day! 

A Valentine's Day Gift Guide For Her

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I wanted to put together A Valentine's Day Gift Guide For Her and A Valentine's Gift Guide For Him. I've divided them into two posts. This is the first gift guide, A Valentine's Day Gift Guide For Her. The second gift guide, For Him, will be posted early next week. I've covered a variety of price-points (both low-end to more pricier items) in both guides, keeping in mind everyone has a different budget. Whether or not you end up buying any of the items mentioned in either of the gift guides, I hope it leaves you inspired and leads you in the right direction. 

OPI Tutti Fruti Tonga Nail Lacquer from Myer $19.95

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Buttercream from Mecca Cosmetica $22.00

Cherry Blossom Hand Cream from L'Occitance $28.00 for 75ml

Rosie Gift Set from Lush $37.50

Samantha Willis Forever Aztec Ring Set from David Jones $48.30

Urban Decay Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette from Mecca Cosmetica $83.00

Miss Dior Eau De Parfum from Myer starting from $165.00 for 50ml

Petite Heart Earring Studs from Pandora $169.00

Bueno Contrast Soft Fold Wallet in Rose/Grape from Oroton $195.00

January Favourites

Beauty

Ren ClearCalm 3 Replenishing Gel Cream

I got this face cream as a part of the Ren ClearClam 3 Kit for Christmas, which is designed for blemish prone skin and to help correct hyper-pigmentation. I have really been enjoying use it so far - not only does it smell nice, it leaves my skin feeling moisturised and smooth.

Edward Beale Ultra Gloss Argan Oil Leave In Spray Conditioner

My hair is really fine and gets super knotty, which can make brushing and styling my hair hard. I've had this spray for a while now and recently rediscovered it in my bathroom cupboard. It makes brushing my hair a lot easier and more managable.

La Roche-Posay Physiological Micellar Solution

There are a lot on different micellar waters on the market these days at various prices, and deciding which one to go for can be confusing. This one by La Roche-Posay is really great. I been using it for a while now (at least the last six months) and love it. In terms of price and effectiveness it is on par with Bioderma. 

TV / Book

House Hunters

I have been obsessed with this  TV show. I watch it whenever I get the chance. The show follows people (individuals, couples and families) in their search for a new home. It gets addictive. There are a few different spin-offs of this show (House Hunters International, House Hunters Off The Grid and House Hunters Renovation). House Hunters airs on Channel 94 in Australia.

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

I got this book as a Christmas gift from my lovely fiance. The story is so intriguing, I quickly  became involved and just had to know what would happen next. The story is set between Minnesota in the Depression-era and modern-day Maine. It follows the story of Vivian, who immigrates from Ireland to New York as a child with her family and after a turn of events ends up on an orphan train.