Five Christmas Gadget Must Haves

Here at RED5 we are delighted to announce that this year we are able to bring to you a whole new host of cool gadgets. We’re talking, drones, quadcopters and loads of Star Wars goodies.  It’s our job to make sure nobody is disappointed with what’s under the tree and it’s your job to listen, get ready for this year’s top Christmas gadget must haves!

Zombie Slayer Blast Kit

At number one we have, wait for it, the Zombie Slayer Blast Kit. If Walking Dead has taught us anything it’s that a zombie apocalypse is coming.  The question is are you ready for it?  What’s great about this product is that it allows you to get creative and actually build the model yourself. So we advise you not go fighting any zombies before it’s up and running, the ending would not be pretty.

Now if you’re a mum reading this buying for your son, don’t fear. He’ll be chasing zombies not you. The gun fires paper ammo, 60 rounds will be included in the package. Just in case the apocalypse comes sooner than expected, everyone will be ready.

Spy Drone Quad

Everyone’s talking about them, we’re selling them. This particular product comes in at a very reasonable price. For those of you not wanting to spend too much, we recommend this style of drone quadcopter. This little quadcopter comes with a built in 3MP camera, allowing you to take pictures and record 640 x 480p videos whilst in flight.

Don’t really know what that means? It’s good, high quality imagery coming straight from the sky, amazing! A lot more user friendly for those who are new to this flying in the sky business.

The Beast

The Sky Drone Pro White is for those of you who want to spend a little more. Perhaps you’re a more experienced flyer. You won’t regret this purchase, at just a little extra cost comes great joy and added bonuses.  For example, this beast records high definition footage, with help from its clever free app your smartphone will become an eye in the sky.

Talking Chewbacca Plush

It’s back. Star Wars is back and we’re loving every minute of it. At RED5 HQ everyone has a beady eye on all Star Wars gifts, but it’s only fair we share the goodness. What is Christmas without the fluffy giant Talking Chewbacca Plush, who we all hold dear in our hearts.

Chewbacca, legendary co-pilot, not just best buds with Han-Solo, he’s now yours too.  This bundle of fun and fluff springs to life at a press of the belly. Enjoy endless hours copying his Wookie language and giant roars.

Star Wars BB8 Droid

Since we are on the topic of Star Wars, why stop? Keep the good stuff coming I say.  For those of you desperate to get in touch with your inner dark side, the new BB8 droid is for you.  This bundle of joy is already on the path to greatness, it’s set to star in the new ‘The Force Awakens’ and we’re all going crazy for it.

Give your loved one the gift of friendship this Christmas, guaranteed to keep you busy throughout the Christmas holidays. This clever little droid is completely controllable from your smartphone or tablet, packed with various voice commands which fulfil all of your Star Wars dreams.  With help from the clever app, BB8 Droid can create and view holographic recordings, awesome.

Interactive Glow T-Shirts

Ok so we accept that not everyone is Star Wars crazy, actually we’re not sure, but we’ll mix it up for you nonetheless.  After all, this product is so worth it. It’s hard to shock us gadget heads here at RED5 but every now and then, it happens.  

That was certainly the case when we first got our hands on these interactive Glow T-shirts from illuminated apparel. So cool! It’s sometimes the case that with novelty clothing comes a lack of style; thankfully, that’s not a worry here. At first glance you’d be none the wiser.

The T-shirt is a stylish black with a large white polygon graphic, pretty trendy if you ask me. When the lights go down, that’s when things really kick off. Simply pass a UV light (included) over the white space and watch as the clothing comes to life. The good news is Smartphone lights work just as well, so if you’re out clubbing and forget your pen, do not fear. Talking of clubbing, if you’re that guy who’s unlucky in love, I have a feeling your luck just turned.

What are your Christmas Gadget Must Haves?

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LookFantastic Little Black Friday Box + Giveaway

If you are not aware, then today is Black Friday where you can grab youself some amazing bargain right across the internet, in supermarkets and in stores. The amazing people over at LookFantastic have put together this most amazing box, which you cannot purchase anywhere, to showcase some of the brands which will go on offer and you can see them right here plus all the rest of the Black Friday Deals.

Inside my LookFantastic Black Friday Box are the following items:

Amazing Cosmetics, Amazing Concealer. Now I have been using this for well over a year and absolutely love it and have a blog post ready to go live soon. It is available in 10 shades and it uses effective waterproof technology and highly pigmented formula is designed to conceal dark circles, blemishes, sun damage and broken capillaries. I absolutely love that it conceals my redness when I am feeling insecure and that it disguises dark circles really effectively. RRP £19.50

Eve Lom - There are two Eve Lom Products in this box, one I have tried and absolutely love and the other I am totally new too. The Eve Lom Cleanser (in the pot) has featured in a LookFantastic Beauty Box, to which I subscribe. This is an exfoliating cleanser which uses Clove Oil's antiseptic properties encourage clear skin, Eucalyptus Oil drains away toxins, Hops Oil tones, and Egyptian Chamomile and Cocoa Butter soften and soothe the skin. Without drying the skin, this Cleanser removes even the most stubborn waterproof make-up. Then we have the Eve Lom Morning Time Cleanser which contains the four signature Eve Lom aromatic cleansing oils together with papaya enzymes and carrot oil to stimulate collagen production, leaving skin radiant, refreshed and balanced. It works to decongest the skin and remove even the most stubborn waterproof make-up, whilst rejuvenating and deeply nourishing tired skin. Together they have a value of around £50.

Glamglow Youth Mud Masque - I am an absolute massive fan of this mask and have raved about it here. It is essentially a 10 minute facial which leaves your skin feeling just absolutely amazing after use. The unique tingling and exfoliating treatment works for all skin types to tackle any problem areas and leave skin soft and renewed. This tube has an approximate value of £15.

Tangle Teezer Original Purple Crush - Now if there was one product I wished I had invented it is this one! I absolutely love it and have more than one (okay I have 4) and I just love how versatile the patterns, colours and shapes are. If you are not familiar with them, Tangle Teezer's uniquely designed teeth flex and flick as they glide through the hair, eliminating tangles and knots on contact, minimising breaking, splitting and damage caused by mistreatment. It's perfect for all hair types and is recommended for fragile or colour-treated hair, hair extensions, weaves and children's fine tangle-prone hair. RRP £10.60.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge - I have never tried this particular sponge, but it is said to allow you to apply liquid and cream foundations flawlessly, giving your skin a poreless, airbrushed appearance. Easy to use, the sponge features rounded sides that allow you to smooth foundation over large areas of your face, whilst the flat edge allows you to blend it into the contours of your eyes and nose. I am looking forward to trying this out as I know quite a few people have raved about it. RRP £5.99.

The final item is this box is from La Roche-Posay and it is the Effaclar K (+) - La Roche-Posay research has shown that under the effects of external aggressors (pollutant particles, dust) oily, imperfection-prone skin undergoes oxidation, which can trigger a chain reaction – hyper-keratinisation, sebum hyper-production, oxidation of sebum and impurities present at skin surface. All of which can lead to the formation of new imperfections. Described as being the The anti-imperfection moisturiser is especially formulated for those who experience repeated pore-clogging resulting in an uneven skin texture. Microexfoliant LHA - a keratolytic agent - and retinol Linoleate perform an intense, fine and targeted micro-exfoliation which unclogs pores and transforms the surface of the skin. The complexion is left looking and feeling smoothed, with tightened pores and diminished imperfections. Suitable for combination to oily, imperfection-prone skin. Also suitable for sensitive skin. This has an RRP £14.90.

This amazing box of products has a value of over £100 and I have one to give away to one of my lovely readers along with a Steamcream Christmas Cracker which you can see here.  To enter please use the Rafflecopter below and ensure you do complete the mandatory entries otherwise your entry will be null and void.  If you are under 16, please ensure you have parental permission to enter because I will need your home address.  This Giveaway is UK only.

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If none of these products have grabbed your attention, then all is not lost because LookFantastic are also offering you a huge 20% off which can be redeemed on a wide selection of brands using code LFBLACK - valid 27/11-30/11. Minor exclusions apply.

Getting into the Christmas Spirit with a Festive Jumper!

Everyone wants and needs a Christmas Jumper in their life, true? Well, there are so many to choose from that I have chosen the ones I really want and would actually wear.  

I've seen many people comment across social media about how they always purchase a Christmas Jumper to wear on the day, or get matching ones with their partner and then there are some who don't bother at all.  I have quite a few Christmas jumpers, my favourite one being two bunnies with fluffy tales which I bought from Asda George a few years ago, it is pink and white and I wear it as soon as it starts to get cold.  Now I think it is about time I bought a new one and here are my choices:

So there are the 8 jumpers that I have become quite fond of and picking one of them is proving to be quite a hard task. There is the good old Home Alone quote jumper from Primark with 'Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal' emblazoned across the front, something which will always stifle a cackle or a lovely ice blue coloured jumper from Dorothy Perkins with the lyrics 'Let it Snow' which I think is really pretty. Then there are the animal ones which feature a Primark Robin and his fury hairy wings, New Look reindeer who is looking far too excited that it is Christmas and a jolly little owl from Next with his Santa hat on, Then we have a nice traditional grey jumper from House of Fraser which is really festive and goes with every outfit or a black one which is decorated with a Christmas Tree from BHS. The final jumper, perhaps the one most people will love features a Unicorn and that comes from Asda.

I think I have chosen jumpers which anyone could wear, there is nothing too cheesy except Home Alone, but that quote always amuses me and there are plenty which can be worn with jeans, leggings, jeggings and a skirt which just add a touch of festivity to an outfit.

Which ones of these jumpers would you choose and do you buy yourself a Christmas Jumper?

L’Occitane Advent Calendar and Gifts

Not too long along I posted about 32, yes THIRTY TWO beauty advent calendars that you could choose from and apart from some of them being absolutely amazing but a tad 'ouchie' on the bank balance, some of them are more affordable and simply fantastic.

This year L’Occitane not only have some amazing Christmas Gifts for men, women, your home and some amazing stocking fillers, they also have their first-ever advent calendar** and most readers will know that I am a huge fan of the brand and I am yet to try a product and not love it. This advent calendar is filled with 17 beauty products and a further 7 Provençal gift treats including a selection of their best-selling products and if you want to know which ones, then you can ruin your surprise here. It costs just £39 which is an absolute bargain.

What I think is fantastic about this calendar is that if you are not too familiar with L'Occitane as a brand, then an advent calendar like this would be a really good introduction, because not only do you get the excitement of opening an advent door everyday for 24 days, but the samples behind each are big enough to give you an insight as to what each product is like and give you the chance to decide whether or not you want to try a full sized version. 

 If like me you already love the brand, then it is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your handbag/desk samples.

Have you stocked up on L'Occitane gifts for Christmas?