The dos and don’ts of Office Christmas Party etiquette

 

Tonight, is marked on calendars up and down the country as it’s the most popular date for Office Christmas parties. You and your colleagues from offices and places of work far and wide, across the land will be coming, or should I say thrown, together to celebrate the Yuletide season. The Office Christmas party is up there with a UN Peace Conference or a Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, for being a potential volatile environment and in light of the recent debacles involving such figures as Harvey Weinstein, you need to ensure you have no regrets or dread when you open your bleary little eyes on Saturday morning. So make sure your conscience is clear even if Ken in Accounts gets into a fight with Bill from Marketing or Peter from Head Office is caught in the disabled toilets with Karen from HR or Susan from from the Kendal office finishes the night in tears because Nigel from I.T. who were smooching to Wham’s Last Christmas, had gone in for a snog and Susan has just got engaged to Paul and sees Nigel as just a friend.

Ohhhh Office Christmas Do’s can be great fun, honest, but there are a couple of golden rules that you need to adhere to, to stop that FEAR when you awake on Saturday morning-ish.
Do: Enjoy yourself, get to know your colleagues a little better, but not too much better, if you know what I mean, cough, First aid cupboard.
Don’t: Goes without saying Don’t drink and drive, book a cab beforehand.
Do:  Treat people as you would like to be treated, remember that one, not always easy but in the long run it’s the best way.
Don’t: Be the talk of the Office on Monday Morning leave that to someone else.
Do: Be fun, til the season to be jolly.
Don’t: photocopy your bits and bobs (Or at least don’t get caught)
Don’t: Sit in the corner and sulk, It’s a party, have fun.
Do: Dance, it’s Christmas ! In the words of Noddy Holder of Slade.
Don’t: Bring a dodgy friend that may get into a fight or decide to dance on the desks.
Do: Be cordial to that person that person you really don’t want, in the cold light of, the next, day, it’ll make your life so much easier. It is Christmas so try to put on your happy face on, if just for one night.
Don’t: Decide it’s a great time to tell your co-workers what you really think. How you are sick of him/her not pulling their weight. Speaking of weight, do not mention how he/she could do with losing a few pounds, NO !
Do: Keep the conversation upbeat and casual, til the season to be jolly, after all.
Don’t: Get into office politics, it’s easy to fall into this trap. Work is common ground so inevitably the conversation will be work based. Try not to talk about Sandra’s boyfriend or the fact that she’s going through her third divorce.
Do: Dress well, if your office is a suited one, still dress smart but wear a decent pair of jeans, don’t end up looking like Jeremy Clarkson, think more ‪David Beckham‬ or Ryan Gosling.
Don’t: Wear novelty Christmas Clothing, it might be a party but you do want to keep your dignity and want people to see you as professional come Monday.
Do: Talk to your boss. If it’s at your boss’s house, thank him or her for having you, it’s polite, but don’t hog his or her time, particularly if you’ve had a drink or two.
Don’t: Decide it’s a good time to talk about a raise or Christmas bonus. Maybe bonuses were cut this year, if you are deeply upset by this, maybe you should give it a miss, yeah, you will thank me for following this advice, someday.

Do: Remember to take your Renew Life Liver DTX capsules to give your body a much needed re-boot and help eliminate that was Yuletide toxins.

 

 

 

The Crucial Christmas Gift Guide for Men

As the festive season draws nearer, the quest for the perfect Christmas gift for the men in your life can feel daunting. Whether it’s for your dad, husband, grandad, or brother, finding something that resonates with their unique personality is key. This year, let’s move beyond the usual socks and ties and explore a curated selection of thoughtful gifts that reflect their interests and passions. From personalized treasures to practical gadgets, our guide will help you discover presents that not only delight but also show just how much you care. Get ready to make this Christmas unforgettable!

Designed in partnership with Ian Wright, this wool-blend baker boy hat embodies his relaxed approach to style. It’s a contemporary take on a heritage design, with smart textured fabric and a classic front peak. Thermowarmth technology makes this a cool pick for even the coldest days. M&S x Ian Wright: Hats, the Wright way.

Errrrr who said Slippers are a boring present ? Well certainly not me, that’s for sure Bebe ! TOMS presents an exclusive collection of ultra-comfy slippers, crafted to suit every adventure and cozy moment. Give the gift of comfort and timeless style this holiday season.

A BATHING APE TYPE 4 BAPEX WALL CLOCK

Stay on time in sporty style with the help of this contemporary, watch-style wall clock from Japanese streetwear label A Bathing Ape. Made from premium aluminium, it features a large white base and a multiple dial layout.

The Essentials Sushi Tools Kit from PRINTWORKS presents the brand’s penchant for elegant functionality.

A perfectly tailored toolbox, this set includes a rice paddle, spreading knife, rolling mat and chopsticks, beautifully stored in cookbook-esque presentation box that is ready to be styled seamlessly amongst the shelves in your kitchen. Whether hosting or gifting, this sushi set will have you covered – prioritising practicality without compromising on timeless design.

Even if he isn’t particularly sustainable, we should be encouraging each other to do the right thing and be more ethical in our purchasing. A great way to do this is in where we source our gifts. Go preloved, vintage this Yuletide and get him something a little more unique, get something that is new to you, or rather him. A brilliant pre loved website is Red Cactus Vintage, offering up brilliant pieces from much loved and desired brands as Carhartt, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Lacoste to name a few. Check them out AND feel good when you make a purchase.

CARHARTT WIP TOUR TOOL BOX

The Carhartt WIP Tour Tool Box combines rugged durability with practical design. Made from robust materials, it features a spacious interior and multiple compartments for organised storage. Ideal for work or travel, this toolbox embodies Carhartt WIP’s commitment to quality and functionality.

Ahhhh what’s better way to start Boxing/St Stephen’s Day than a bracing Hike. Nah I agree I’m sure they’ll be a great film on TV. However if you wear these great hiking-inspired Boots with laces and hardware, from MOSS, the Archway shoe adds plenty of character to a casual outfit.

They’ve made them in brown leather with a polished look and set it on a chunky outsole that’s designed to go the distance, yes from the sofa to the Kitchen for more Christmas left overs, Turkey and stuffing sandwich anyone?

The Traitors Card Game is designed to keep you on the edge of your seat as you navigate through a world filled with secret identities and hidden agendas. Each player takes on the role of a spy, working undercover to complete missions while trying to uncover who among them is the traitor. With its unique gameplay mechanics and clever twists, The Traitors Card Game offers endless playability. Every round presents new challenges and opportunities for strategic thinking. Will you trust your fellow players or suspect them of being the traitor.

How about for the Adventurous guy in the family ?  Built to handle everything from epic journeys to quick getaways, they come in a range of sizes and colours to suit your style and needs. Whether you’re heading out on a multi-day trek or a short weekend escape, these bags are ready for whatever you have planned.

Jack Wolfskin’s all-in duffle bags – versatile duffle bags designed for all kinds of adventures. 

Made from a durable, waterproof and abrasion resistant Cross Rip 300D RE recycled polyester, the ALL-IN duffle 45 is ready for global adventures. It’s PFC and PVC free, GRS and Bluesign certified, and coated on both sides of the fabric to ensure maximum waterproofness. Detachable shoulder straps offer multiple carrying options, and internal organising pockets streamline packing.

If you know any MAMILs they would kill for this ! The limited-edition Steelnovo, with only 70 pieces available, represents the perfect fusion of heritage and innovation. Made of steel, the material that made Colnago famous worldwide with its iconic Master and Arabesque models, this bike combines Colnago’s frame-making tradition with the latest aesthetic, geometric, and technological canons of the bicycle world. The elements that give the Steelnovo an innovative edge are state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, particularly the use of 3D-printed lugs from Additiva, a company renowned in the motorsport industry for its ability to perform precision machining. This technology ensures a perfect match between the tubes, creating strong and lightweight connections that give the frame a highly competitive weight.

Grooming Gifts inspiration – CHRISTMAS 2024

As the holiday season rolls in, it’s time to step up your gift-giving game. This Christmas, why not treat him, whether that him be your Dad, brother, partner or even you to grooming gifts that combine rugged sophistication with everyday practicality?  These essentials are designed to elevate his grooming routine while reflecting his unique style. Whether he’s a grooming aficionado or just starting to refine his look, our curated selection of masculine grooming gift inspiration will ensure he’s ready to tackle the new year with confidence. Explore our top picks that promise to enhance his daily regimen and keep him looking sharp all season long.

This bold statement gift set Kiehl’s Shave It Off & Take Off with Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, Kiehl’s Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream – White Eagle, and Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment is packed full of close shave energising glory. Kiehl’s have collaborated with the epic bold brave duo at Studio Public/Official Brooklyn, New York to bring you this graphic cool gift set of Kiehl’s energising men’s formulas to effectively cleanse, hydrate skin, and experience the closest but most comfortable shave.

MALIN + GOETZ Healthy Skin Starter Set

With four skin care superheroes designed to condition and nourish your complexion, this set is your little secret for achieving healthy skin — wherever you are.

Uniting travel sizes of four of MALIN + GOETZ most beloved products, each step in this set will help to flood your skin with moisture, boosting barrier health and leaving your skin and lips looking and feeling their best yet. First you’ll find the Grapefruit Face Cleanser (30ml), a gentle multi-tasker infused with soothing amino acids and cleansing grapefruit extract to help remove make up (even eye make up), purify pores and soothe irritation – all without stripping the skin of essential moisture. For when your skin needs a little extra purification, there’s the Detox Face Mask (30ml). A real gamechanger, this foaming formula diminishes decongestion by lifting dirt, excess oil, make up and impurities, while using squalane to soften and hydrate, and vitamin C to brighten. Next, there’s the Vitamin E Face Moisturiser (30ml). Crafted with skin-protecting antioxidants, vitamin E and chamomile, this hydrating formula soothes, balances and moisturises in one without leaving any greasy residue. Finally, to give you a soft ‘n’ kissable pout, there’s the Lip Moisturiser (10ml). The perfect remedy to parched lips, this Lip Moisturiser features a complex of fatty acids and plant protein-based nutrients to nourish and protect your pout.

APOTHECARY Beard Grooming Gift Set

Treat someone special to this grooming gift set from the Apothecary collection. It features a full-size multi-purpose beard balm, which can be used on both the skin and the hair. Formulated with a blend of gentle yet powerful natural oils, it provides deep-down hydration and conditioning, while fragrant notes of cedarwood and lime ensure an uplifting sensory experience. The kit also includes a durable wooden comb and is presented in a stylish reusable tin.

Over the Yuletide it can be a transient time when we find yourselves travelling from house to house and having to pack essentials for all eventualities. Now this is a must have, Harrys limited-edition Christmas Winston handle. With Harry’s limited edition Craft razor featuring five sharp German-engineered blades.

Chrome iridescent handle to bring a touch of class to any bathroom. 60ml Travel sized foaming shave gel so you can have a comfortable shave on the go.

ESPA Winter Wellness Men’s Collection

A self-care and skincare experience for him. A surge of ESPA excellence. ESPA Men brings powerful natural ingredients to the forefront to refresh, purify, and energise. From cooling peppermint, to calming kaolin clay, to detoxifying tea tree – each product is expertly crafted for men. Indulge in multi-action formulas to perfect and purify this Christmas.

Set Contents:Invigorating Facial Wash 
Foaming facial wash to cleanse and refresh. Peppermint cools, whilst lemongrass, lime, and lemon deliver a reviving citrus boost and help balance oils. Oat extract, olive oil and wheat extracts help leave skin visibly fresh and clear
The Hydrator 
Lightweight hydrator for a smooth, supple finish. Birch sap and hyaluronic acid help maintain optimum levels of moisture, while antioxidant vitamin E, wheatgerm, and canola help protect and soothe.
Fitness Shower Gel

ESPA’s Fitness Shower Gel cleanses and helps revitalise tired bodies with a stimulating aromatic blend of rejuvenating eucalyptus, warming clove, and soothing lavender. A gentle coconut-derived cleanser leaves skin feeling soft and smooth. 

Post-Shave Rescue 
A facial gel to intensely cool, soothe, and purify post-shave. This soothing gel leaves the skin feeling hydrated, calm, and comforted. ESPA’s Post Shave Rescue gel is a refreshing grooming experience for the skin and the senses.

Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum Gift Set

Take on a new adventure with the Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum 100ml Gift Set. The collection includes the much-loved Explorer fragrance, paired with a scented shower gel that enhances the rich, woody tones.

Set Contents:Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum 
The scent invites you on a journey, capturing the spirit of adventure in a bottle. This distinctive woody-aromatic-leather aroma opens with fresh notes of Italian bergamot, balanced by rich Haitian vetiver and exclusive Indonesian patchouli. The bottle design reflects the earth’s two hemispheres, symbolising the many destinations explored in this olfactory expedition and the
Montblanc Explorer Shower Gel. The luxury body wash transforms your daily shower or bath into a sensorial experience. The formula cleanses your skin, leaving it feeling clean, nourished and subtly scented, while creating a rich lather that complements the fragrance.

The Barber Pro Skin Revival Kit contains everything you’ll need for a fresh looking, clearer appearance. The four products contain nourishing ingredients such as Activated Charcoal to purify the complexion while Collagen brightens and rehydrates the skin. The products are free from parabens, mineral oils, lanolin and petroleum. Dermatologically tested and not tested on animals.

The Set Contains: Gentlemen’s Sheet Mask

An anti-ageing facial treatment that sits closely on the contours of the face and transforms skin in just 20 minutes. Soaked in Marine Collagen and an array of key vitamins, herbs and botanicals, the innovative mask is able to visibly improve skin tone, whilst ensuring the complexion is supple and firm. A dose of Green Tea extract offers antioxidant and antibacterial properties, which target problematic skin. This reduces excess oil and areas of redness, alongside shielding skin from damaging environmental aggressors.

Under Eye Mask 
Awaken the delicate eye area with the anti-ageing, under-eye patches that target and eliminate signs of ageing. The hydrogel patches are rich in Activated Charcoal, Volcanic Ash and Marine-based Collagen, which work in synergy to deliver an array of skincare benefits. The intensive treatment reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles, whilst reviving a fatigued and puffy eye contour. The soothing and calming treatment hydrates and nourishes skin in just fifteen to twenty minutes, leaving eyes energised and youthful.

Foaming Mask
A self-foaming mask that rids skin of dirt, oil and impurities. Sitting closely to the contours of the lower face, the face mask is effortless to use. Simply apply to skin and the sheet will bubble to create a micro-massage for the visage. Soaked in Activated Charcoal and an AHA Complex, the cleansing mask detoxifies the complexion, which is ideal for refining pores and reducing excess oil on acne-prone skin. The treatment works in just 10 minutes, peeling away to reveal clarified skin that is visibly firm, refreshed and clear.

Face Putty Peel-Off Mask
A rejuvenating face mask that provides a deep and thorough cleanse. Ideal for oily and acne-prone skin types, the treatment rebalances oily zones, whilst detoxifying skin. Utilising activated Charcoal, the treatment draws impurities from skin, alongside loosening and eliminating blackheads. The mask transforms skin in just 10 minutes; simply peel away and reveal a refreshed visage that is visibly clear, bright and healthy

Moncler Pour Homme Eau de Parfumerie is a  fusion of earthy accords and aromatic woods, Moncler’s Pour Homme Eau de Parfum captures the vivid natural beauty of an alpine forest. The masculine iteration of Moncler’s first-ever fragrance opens with an exclusive alpine green accord, elevated with fresh notes of clary sage to embody a leafy vastness of pine trees.

Carried by warming cedarwood, an exclusive mountain woods accord creates an earthy dry-down, enhanced by the allure of vetiver. The fragrance is housed in a unique ‘borraccia’ flask-shaped bottle with a ribbed silver design, echoing Moncler’s mountaineering origins and the iconic quilted construction of a Moncler jacket.

The bottle is also adorned with an LED screen, a playful innovation that works via a Bluetooth-powered smartphone app to display a customisable note that appears in scrolling red letters.

ACQUA DI PARMA Candle Trio set

It’s a festive season of jovial cheers and colours as Acqua di Parma unveils its Holiday Collection, as imagined by the celebrated architect and designer India Mahdavi. A polysensorial journey through India Mahdavi’s interpretation of Italian architecture’s classical codes with a twist of her characteristic wit.

The full Holiday Collection is a joyful explosion of vibrant patterns and festive cheer, with gift sets from the Maison’s fragrance ranges.

Bosco is inspired by the fresh forest air, the fascinating scent of fir trees, and the green facet of frosted pine needles blend with the invigorative freshness of eucalyptus, while the contrasting notes of cloves add a touch of warmth.

Panettone brings the iconic scent of the traditional Milanese festive dessert well-loved all over the world.

Caminetto evokes the burning flames of a roaring fire, coming alive with notes that unite with warm incense and enveloping touches of amber.

Tweezerman G.E.A.R. Essential Grooming Kit

This chic leather wallet plays host to four must-haves to clip, trim, tweeze and pluck for tidy hands and no rogue hairs.

Uniting four indispensable tools, including the precision ‘Tweezerette’ which boasts pointed tips to eliminate unwanted brow hairs, ‘ingrowers’ or splinters, alongside Facial Hair Scissors, a Fingernail Clipper and multi-use Nail Tool (for cuticle pushing and cleaning the nails), this convenient travel case makes a convenient, on-the-go asset for men who take pride in appearing immaculate

The Dr Squatch BAR SOAP 6-PACK. Smell great throughout the festive season ! Choose scents from Alpine Safe to Cool fresh Aloe right to way to Bay Rum. All of our products are 98-100% natural origin and are made with the finest ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. Plus all of Dr Squatch’s range are formulated specifically for men, our products perform at the highest level and feature unique, manly scents.

 

Fancy partaking in a little Christmas Cheer – The Best of the Christmas Markets????

If you’re feeling a little more Bah Humbug than I wish it could be Christmas Everyday and want to partake in a soup-son of  the Christmas Spirit – we don’t condone drinking too much Christmas Spirit, everything in moderation please. Well, we’ve gathered together our collective knowledge at Clothes-make-the-man of Christmas Markets and rather then you waste your time going to some dank, miserable half hearted affair where Santa stinks of a cocktail of moth balls and Vodka and the Christmas Products on sale amount to a knitted Nativity scene and toilet roll Snowmen, we’ve got a selection of the best around.

Yes Manchester, although the holder of the crown for traditional Shopping mecca of the North of the UK; Manchester also has a rip roaring Christmas Market thats up there with pretty much the best around. It’s been running a Germany Style Christmas Market since 1999 and although starting off in very modest terms taking up St Ann’s Square over the years it has continued to grow in both size and popularity. Only last weekend it had a recording breaking 85,000 attendees in the Albert Square market alone and the stalls, entertainment and general Christmassness stretches pretty much throughout the City Centre now taking in not only Albert Square but the new Spinfields Shopping area (with an ice rink), St Anne’s Square through to the Triangle past Harvey Nichols and Selfridges and then right up Market St and into the revamped Piccadilly Gardens, phew. Traders from as far away as Lapland and Transylvania have come to the city to run more than 300 stalls, selling everything from Traditional Continental Christmas Decorations and food tasting to Madchester Memorabilia and it runs right up to 22nd December.

Edinburgh next, yes moving up a little further North of the border, explore Edinburgh’s renowned German Christmas Market for unusual gift ideas such as handmade decorations and unique craft items. Warm up with a mug of Glühwein, red wine that is heated with cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, citrus and sugar and try some traditional German fare including biscuits, sweets and venison burgers. Right in the New Year on the 4th Januy !!!! Edinburgh has events occurring including the Great Santa Run on the West Princes Street Gardens to the Ethical Christmas Fair right on Castle Street.

On to the Capital of the UK, London, where you’re rather spoilt for choice, but we’re concentrating mainly on the Southbank’s Christmas Market. Firstly, whatever you do DON’T Drive in, take Public transport, with Waterloo, Blackfriars, Embankment, even Covent Garden tube stations all very accessible to it and countless bus routes don’t bring the car ! It stretches along the South bank of the Thames from Borough Market down at London Bridge right the way along to past the London Eye and along to the Houses of Parliament. 80 authentically decorated wooden chalets will sell you a whole host of Christmassy products all offered in a magical winter atmosphere.

Now, we couldn’t do Christmas Markets without mentioning Winter WonderlandThink if Disney were to do a Christmas theme park, independent of its own Theme parks of course, then that’s Winter Wonderland. Housed within Hyde Park so close to Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, Victoria and Marble Arch tube stations. This Christmas Wonderland not only includes a Christmas Market, not a great one, please tell me who would want to buy a wooden tie or a CND symbol wind chime ???? but it does have a Yuletide themed Fairground, a Zippo Circus, an Ice rink and An Ice Kingdom (the clue is in the name). Plus I have a couple of pieces of advice which are specifically for Winter Wonderland, but can equally be for all the other locations. I have to say firstly, Winter Wonderland is brilliant ! but –

1) Either go early, i.e. 10am when it opens or 7pm ish (it closes at 10pm), it is even more magical in the dark I have to say & the mulled wine seems to go down better than 10 in the morning. Now the reason for this pearl of wisdom is, IT GETS HORRENDOUSLY busy, every day of the week.

2) Go to a cash machine before you get there, although they have introduced more cash machines within the park this year, still go to go beforehand, trust me.

3) Its lovely to taste festive cuisines from around the world, well mainly Germany, but if your hungry you don’t wanna be queuing for the best part of 45 minutes for essentially a hot dog and charged, lets just say, inflated prices. There are literally hundreds of restaurants near to Hyde Park, The Worsley(one of the best Restaurants in London) is near Green Park Station, to Ask, La Tasca, Pizza Express, McDonalds (even) and lots of pubs near to Victoria Station. Ohh and by the way its here until pretty much the last day of Christmas 5th January.

Across the Irish Sea next to Ireland’s longest running Christmas Market, the Galway Continental Christmas Market, in Eyre Square, Galway City, until Monday 5th January!!! Now, the Galway Continental Christmas Market, will launch the festive season in Ireland as it is the earliest Christmas Market to open in the country.

Building on the successful format of previous years, the market will be a hive of activity with lots of entertainment promised. Over fifty traders from all over Ireland and Europe will be selling a host of crafts, festive food, treats and Christmas gift ideas, while the expected audience of up to 650,000 market-goers can also enjoy a live entertainment programme throughout the month-long event

Last, but by no means least is the Daddy or even Grandaddy of Christmas Markets, Bath. Located in the heart of the City close to the Roman Baths and the famous Pump rooms(good idea for a spot of Christmas lunch or afternoon tea, how civilised). The market consists of over 140 individual wooden chalet style stalls, each one offering quality products and brilliant gift ideas. From handmade crafts, unique jewellery pieces and decorations, to locally produced food and drink, you will find it easy to find that special ingredient for the most memorable and treasured gifts. However, get your skates on if your fancy a bit of Bath as their Christmas market only runs til 15th December(I have no idea why).

Beauty Gift Inspiration – CHRISTMAS 2024 ⛄️

As the festive season approaches, the quest for the perfect Christmas gifts begins. This year, our Indispensable Christmas Beauty Gift Guide is here to illuminate your shopping journey with a curated selection of luxurious beauty essentials. From indulgent skincare sets to must-have makeup treasures, we’ve gathered the finest offerings that promise to delight every beauty lover on your list. Whether you’re searching for something special for a loved one or a work Secret Santa, these gifts are designed to evoke joy and elevate beauty routines. Let’s explore the enchanting world of beauty gifts that will make this Christmas truly memorable.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest Of Love. Step into the world of professional make up artistry with Charlotte Tilbury. Famed for gracing the faces of A-Listers including Bella Hadid and Kate Moss, Charlotte developed her eponymous brand by fusing Hollywood finishes with easy-to-use formulas. Enter her unique beauty universe with Charlotte’s Diamond Chest of Beauty Love + Magic for 12 surprises this festive season

Immerse yourself in the world of well-being with the must-have SEPHORA COLLECTION Maxi Masks Set. This big Christmas care set is specially designed for self-care lovers. With no fewer than 20 carefully selected masks, it offers a complete skincare experience from head to toe. Plus, it contains more than 91% ingredients from natural origin. It’s the gift that makes you shine, every time. With its generosity and vibrant colors, this set of beauty products will appeal to all skincare fans. It’s the gift set for a friend, a beauty addict mom or yourself. So, who will be the lucky recipient of this explosion of well-being?

Sol de Janeiro Body Paradise Mini’s. Aptly named after the ‘Sun of January’ (which refers to when the Brazilian sun hits its highest point), Sol de Janeiro is here to serve up summer feelings all year round. Steeped in cruelty-free formulas powered by the Amazon’s freshest ingredients, these sunshine-scented must-haves instantly transport you to the sandy shores of Copacabana and beyond. Enter: the Body Paradise Minis, a trio of skin-quenching, smoothing staples.

Sol de Janeiro’s Body Paradise Minis boasts three of the brand’s beloved body butters, bursting with soothing, smoothing skingredients.

Great as a gift for a loved one (or as a treat for yourself) this scentsational set allows you to sample three of the brand’s sun-scented creams, so you can mix and match or find your favourite. The fav-favourite formulas are packed with hydrating heroes, like coconut oil, guaraná seed extract, squalane and cupuaçu seed butter. Expect limbs to feel softer, smoother and deliciously scented with every scoop and swipe, transporting your skin and senses to the sandy shores of Brazil.

Contents:  Bum Bum Cream, Bom Dia Bright Cream and Delicia Drench Body Butter

Drybar Flat Mate Boar Bristle Brush. Made with all hair types in mind – wavy, curly, straight, you name it – the Flat Mate Boar Bristle Brush is the kind of tool you’ll never want to live without.

Not only is it hand-crafted from lightweight imported beechwood but this trusty tool actually helps to condition and add shine by distributing your natural oils throughout the hair. What’s more, it promotes shinier, healthier-looking hair by massaging your scalp and stimulating hair follicles. The blend of premium boar bristles and nylon bristles work to minimise breakage as the brush effortlessly detangles hair

Estée Lauder Your Nightly Skincare Experts gift set. Includes: Perfectly Clean Foam Cleanser 150ml, Micro Essence Treatment Lotion with Bio-Ferment 200ml, Advanced Night Repair Serum 50ml, Advanced Night Repair Eye Gel Supercharged Gel-Crème 15ml, Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Crème 75ml

For total relaxation massage Perfectly Clean Foam Cleanser into damp skin then rinse with warm water, or use it once a week as a pore-purifying mask. Press Micro Essence Treatment Lotion with Bio-Ferment into clean skin using fingertips or a cotton pad. Apply a few drops of Advanced Night Repair Serum all over the face. Apply a small amount of Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme to your under-eye area using your ring finger. Finish by massaging Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme all over the face and neck

The Mr. Bright Teeth Whitening Kit delivers visible results after just one treatment.  The Australian brand, teeth whitening system, with powerful and safe ingredients to give you the brighter smile you’ve always wanted. Mr Bright is all about a brand new formula to safely and effectively whiten teeth. Specifically designed to offer the ultimate in teeth whitening, the kit uses a lightweight, flexible LED tray that molds to a user’s mouth for uniform whitening, maximum comfort as well as efficacy and speed

NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini Essential Oil Diffuser. Ideal for smaller spaces, the NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini Essential Oil Diffuser welcomes aromas at the touch of a button.

Designed for use with NEOM’s essential oil blends, the compact, battery-powered diffuser is perfect for spaces such as your bathroom, home office and even car, with the oil vaporising directly from the bottle without the need for heat or water.

Whether choosing an invigorating or comforting scent, the easy-to-use dial allows you to choose the intensity of your fragrance.

Chanel Make up Takeaways exclusively for Selfridges. With this set you are able to make your look your own with OMBRE ESSENTIELLE. Experiment with shades that can be worn on their own or layered together, and experiment with three different ways to apply:

– Cover the entire eyelid with intense, luminous colour.

– Accentuate the eyes with a simple swipe of eyeliner, graphic yet subtle.

– Intensify the eyebrows with a fearless touch of colour for a unique look.

The stick format of BAUME ESSENTIEL also allows for direct application on the skin and easy blending with fingertips.

When dabbed onto areas that catch the light (cheekbones, bridge of the nose, Cupid’s bow), BAUME ESSENTIEL creates a glimmering effect that accentuates the contours of the face. It moisturises lips and eyelids, while adding a subtle ray of light.

LE LINER DE CHANEL – For natural makeup: trace a thin line along the base of the upper lashes.

For intense makeup: trace a thin line, starting at the inner corner of the eye then extending and intensifying the line towards the outer corner.

ROUGE COCO FLASH – Apply as often as desired for lip colour and shine in a single stroke

Benefit Lookin’ Crisp Full-Face Beauty Kit

We all know it’s impossible to stop at just 1 potato chip. And why should you? We feel the same way about this full-size and mini party mix. We’re talking smoothing out the look of pores with The POREfessional primer, a crave-worthy lash and liner look with They’re Real! mascara and Roller Liner, a satisfying rosy-pink flush on cheeks with Benetint and Shellie, and fluffed up brows with Fluff Up Brow Wax. Top it all off with The POREfessional: Super Setter for 16 hours* of staying power. And with this limited-edition makeup bag, you’ll be feeling like all that and a bag of chips (sorry, couldn’t help ourselves).

The Mini Discovery Set. It’s hard to escape mention of The Ordinary – its reputation for excellence truly precedes it – but if you or someone you know are some of the few who haven’t discovered it, allow this set to introduce itself. The miniatures not only offer some of its best products but also a fully equipped routine, so you never have to be without the pieces you’ll soon find you love most. It’s. Vegan, suitable for all skin types and  this set all the products are Travel sized so perfect for treatment on the go.