Lipstick Gift Guide

There is no question about it, I am lipstick obsessed and have a growing collection but there is something about a Christmas set which makes me just want more.  There are so many amazing gift sets to be had that I have out together a little guide of my favourites and some of which I am hoping Father Christmas might send to me!

MAC - Nutcracker Sweet Nude Lipstick Kit £26 at Selfridges - MAC’s Nutcracker Sweet Nude Lipstick Kit features four luxurious mini Lipsticks in lush toffee brown shades. This covetable coordinated collection comes in a beautiful little box featuring a fuchsia and burgundy design with gold accents – perfect for the approaching festive season. The four lipsticks in this set are Crème Cup, Kinda Sexy, Nouvelle Vogue, Whirl.

Staying with MAC for their Nutcracker Sweet Red Lipstick Kit £26 from House of Fraser - A kit of miniature treasures brimming with four mini Lipsticks in candy cane red shades. This coordinated kit for lips comes in a stylish little box featuring a fuchsia and burgundy design with gold accents. Featuring Lady Danger, MAC Red, Diva and Rebel this is an amazing kit.

Elizabeth Arden 'Ceramide Lipstick' Christmas gift set £39 in Debenhams. Now I am a big fan of these Ceramide Lipsticks and have a few already but put them with a beautiful cream pouch and I am sold. Featuring Melon, Rouge, Ruby Rose and Peony there is something for everything within the collection.

bareMinerals 'You Better Not Pout' mini Moxie lipstick collection Christmas gift set £29 in Debenhams. Lavish your lips with sumptuous shades and luscious color that slips on satiny-smooth. Each beautiful hue infuses your lips with a moisture-loaded hydrating complex to help nourish and condition for a healthy-looking pout. This set contains seven lipsticks: Act Natural, Speak Your Mind, Fly High, Never Say Never, Call The Shots, Watch Me and Break Away. Admittedly I haven't tried any of them or anything from bareMinerals but so many people rave about the brand, it is up there on my watch list.

Charlotte Tilbury Mini Lipstick Charms - Gorgeous things come in small packages! Back by popular demand the new Mini Lipstick Charms feature all the fabulous, lip-softening benefits of my regular K.I.S.S.I.N.G lipsticks in a handy, clutch-friendly size. Featuring Penelope Pink, pretty pink Bitch Perfect and iconic So Marilyn red. A bargain at £29 and retails from Charlotte Tilbury online here

So there are the lipstick gift sets that have caught my eye as I have been planning some blog posts. Have there been any to have caught your eye?

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2017 Wedding Trends

Quite rightly, brides and grooms want their wedding to be flawless and fun for all involved. To help you create the wedding of your dreams, here are some key wedding trends of 2017.

Bridal Fashion

Even though we’ll still see a lot of white wedding gowns next year, salons are packing an increasing number of wedding dresses in all shades of pink and other pastel hues. Brides shouldn’t be afraid to show their true colours in 2017!

Brides interested in a more relaxed look will love the beachy bohemian look set to remain a hot trend. Many brides will be complimenting this look with a gorgeous crown braid rather than a flower crown. 

For shoes think lacy wedding shoes, peep-toe wedding shoes and of course the pearly white satin shoes. Brides interested in making a statement can opt for coloured wedding shoes, a perfect compromise if you want to include colour but aren’t quite willing to trade in the iconic white dress.

Bridesmaids 

The trend of having mismatched bridesmaids will be hot in 2017. Brides are advised to give a certain amount of free reign. Perhaps suggest a designer, a color palette, a fabric and provide some general guidelines to your bridesmaids and then let them choose a style of dress that flatters their body, fits their style and makes them look great. 

Say Goodbye To The After Party

Don’t worry, don’t say good bye completely! Just know that the trend in 2017 is to keep the same location for both the ceremony and the reception. This gives way to whole lot of wedding venue choices and allows the bride and groom to be as creative as they wish. 

Food & Drink

We’ll see an increase in sustainable catering in 2017. Wedding food that is prepared from local homegrown ingredients will be sourced out by many new brides and grooms, keeping a little of the traditional ‘home town’ feel despite the venue or location choice. 

Creative catering will also be a big trend. From original food trucks to innovative ways of presenting desserts or appetizers, let your imagination run wild and don’t be afraid to surprise your guests with the food you offer and the way it is presented.

Author bio - Molly Jones 

Molly is a Marketing assistant at Pink Paradox London. Molly has always been interested in fashion, specifically shoes, and regularly writes content for both Pink Paradox and Benjamin Adams. 

Brand Bio - Pink Paradox London is a global brand supplying high quality, comfortable wedding shoes suitable for all seasons. Starting as a family run business over 30 years ago, today Pink is an award winning brand and regarded as one of the leading bridal footwear providers in the world.

Twitter handle: @pinkparadoxln

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise