Don't panic, you still have time! Mother's Day is tomorrow and if you're still to buy a present, we have some last-minute gift ideas to consider. Your best bet is hitting the shops at this point, so everything in here you can buy now, or tomorrow morning. It's almost too easy...
Need more Mother's Day gift inspiration? See our other gift guides!
May is one of the quietest months (in terms of beauty launches) that we've seen in a long while. With most brands focusing on their Mother's Day launches, the quantity of products hitting counters may be lower but that doesn't mean to say the quality is. There are some great new releases from a fragrance-free version of a cult classic to a lightweight foundation that promises to offer a seamless finish to a nail polish that has the seal of approval from The Amazing Spider-Man. Also out this month: a luxurious face cream, a new Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick, a concealer kit that explains colour correctors, an affordable gel eyeliner and more. Take a look.
Aussie model Miranda Kerr will tonight lead the charge of switching off the lights as the global ambassador for Earth Hour 2011. Miranda says:
"Each of us has a responsibility for the sustainability of our planet and each of us can make a difference if we choose to do so,” Kerr said. “I am pleased to be a global Ambassador for Earth Hour this year and I personally will be participating in Earth Hour on 26 March 2011, and will continue to adopt sustainability practices thereafter in my everyday life. Together we can make a difference."
Last year, 128 countries took place, with millions switching off their lights for one hour and tomorrow, we're hoping that even more people get involved. To give you a little kick start, we've gathered together five of our favourite Aussie candles, which you can use as a replacement to electricity. Earth Hour commences at 8:30pm TONIGHT. Be sure and remember to switch off with Miranda!
ARGH! How did it get to Christmas Eve already? If you find yourself lacking several gifts, then you are in the right place, my friend. Before you head to the shops, take a moment to have a quick squiz of our very last gift guide of 2010 . . . in it you'll find last-minute gift ideas for mum, dad, your boyfriend, sister, brother, niece, nephew, granny, grandpa and your roomie. There. That's pretty much everyone on the list sorted. Phew. No need to panic. Now what are you waiting for?
Secret Santa can be stressful. Everyone wants a good pick and nobody wants Greg from accounts. What do you possibly buy someone who remains silent for the other 364 days of the year? Buying for girls is totes easier. Whether it's your office bestie, the new girl or Barbara who reminds you of your mum, beauty's a good way to go as you can get some great gifts that won't cost the earth but still look super sweet. Try to steer clear of anti-ageing products and anything that can be deemed offensive — if they don't know it's from you, they might take it the wrong way — and go with something fun! Try these!
Pop, Fab and I looooooooove candles. Which means we LOVE Christmas because festively fragranced candles are in season. Trouble is, some of them are so exxy that you don't get much change out of $200. Not the case with Glasshouse. Its Night Before Christmas Candle is just $34.95 so you could be forgiven for thinking it's tiny. But it's not. It's BIG. It has three wicks. THREE, I tells ya. With a burn time of up to 80 hours (yowzers), this limited edition release is a fruity number: it features blackcurrants, plums, lemons, lavender, guaiac wood, oakmoss, rose, spice and a touch of musk. It is ah-mazing. We'll be using it as an advent calendar and burning it every night up until Christmas. LOVE. Do you also heart candles?
Tip: Glasshouse candles come complete with a lid which you can use as a snuffer. This stops the candle from going all wonky, which can happen if you just blow it out. Good. To. Know.
Want some more? No sweat, we've got LOADS of Valentine's Day gift ideas!
