15 Things I Really Want for Christmas

So I have seen a lot of Christmas gift guides this month and yeah a lot of them have things I would quite like to have. There is only so many shoes or lipsticks I can really fit in my draws and these gift guides aren't really helping me. So mum as you keep asking what I want here is a run down of some essential things my life is lacking. No pressure, you can pick any of them.

1. A phone that doesn't let me text whilst intoxicated

2. Alcohol that doesn't give me memory loss

3. In fact alcohol that doesn't give me a hang over (please buy more than 1 bottle of this)

4. Some shoes that I can dance all night in and that don't feel like a torture device or make me walk like I'm crippled

5. Some extra hours in the day for sleep or a three day weekend, either or!

6. Be able to go out more than two nights in a row (uni days are long gone mum)

7. A man with lots of money, personality and that looks like Channing Tatum. Please ensure he is suitably gift wrapped

8. An immune system, getting a bit fed up of being allergic to everything

9. A job that I can earn loads of money for and love doing, suggestions welcome

10. If you cant think of one, a money tree will do and not just a plastic desk ornament. 

11. A shampoo that means I wont have to wash my hair every morning

12. A fit body that I don't have to go to the gym for

13. Burgers and ice cream that wont make me fat

14. Something cheap and painless that would mean I would never have to shave my legs again

15. A lipstick that doesn't rub off on my teeth and leave it looking like my gums are bleeding

So there are a few things and I think a couple are doable in three days. Don't let me down mum, number 7 is particularly requested. 

What have you asked for from Santa?

Stay beautiful

xoxo

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Stocking Filler | Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant

With Christmas racing round the bend I have started to think about gifts. Sometimes I leave it so late that even the ASOS Christmas Eve delivery isn't fast enough. But in true Pixi Picks style, Christmas is always about beauty products and the prettier the better. 

The Eight Hour Cream is 84 years old and has been around the same length of time as Pixi Picks' number one fan - my Nanna! It is a hero product of makeup artists and an essential to any makeup bag.

So if you are a fan of the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant*, this little gift will be right up your street. For Christmas they have given the packaging a gold makeover and it is pretty blingy! I have been using the balm textured cream on small dry patches on my face and the backs of my hands as the weather is turning cold, but it can also be used on minor skin irritations. I am wondering what the lip balm is like, I feel a bit weird scooping something out of a pot to put on my lips. 

The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant* is limited edition and will be available in stores from tomorrow! It would make the perfect stocking filler!

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Gold Collection, £20

Have you tired the lip balm? 

Stay beautiful

xoxo

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Elizabeth Arden Christmas Press Day | #ardenxmas

Christmas is only 17 Fridays away! I nearly spat out my peppermint tea when I heard that, where did summer go? But getting me in the Christmas spirit myself and fellow blogger Steph attended the Elizabeth Arden press day held at the London Edition Hotel. As we were shown up to the penthous suite we were greeted with chilled glasses of champagne and given a sneak peek at what gifts are coming up to spoil the people you love best.

Elizabeth Arden own a number of other brands and they had decorated each of the rooms to fit each of them. The beautifully decorated Christmas table was my favourite part of the event, it was sprinkled with golden Elizabeth Arden products in small glasses and as table favours. One of the rooms was even decked out to look like a teenage bed room for the new Juicy Couture fragrance, pink being my favourite colour I was in heaven!

My favourite product of the season will be the beautiful neutral eyeshadow quad. Fingers crossed I will find that hanging off my Christmas tree! Santa I have been really good this year!

My outfit is from Zara

Stay beautiful

xoxo

I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus, so he bribed me with a GlossyBox!

This month GlossyBox has stepped up its game, what with its PR push at The Clothes Show Live this month and various newspaper advertorials. I must say I am rather pleased for the company, the concept of GlossyBox is something I firstly thought was exciting and original. But slowly I am discovering that there are many other brands trying to do the same thing. I love my GlossyBox and this month the box is Christmas themed!

Look, Look!!! It is seriously pretty and im going to sound silly but the box is actually amazing, red and glossy so Santa would be proud. As always it is the packaging that really sets GlossyBox apart from the other mail order sample companies.

So now on to the contents of my lovely box. I have never heard of any of this months products so it was nice to be introduced to something new to try. I started with Cargo Cosmetics classic lip gloss in Las Vegas (£10, Cargo Cosmetics). It is a dusty pink with a slight gloss, perfect for those who like a more subtle lip colour. The gloss is high-shine but the best thing is that it isn't really sticky. I am not usually a big fan of lip gloss, I hate it when my hair gets stuck on my lips.




Next there is the Rituals Yogi Flow foaming shower gel (£6.50, Rituals). The smell of this is supposed to be indian rose and sweet almond. To me it smells pretty much like all other shower gels, the cool part is that it is foamy and you can make yourself look like Father Christmas with a foamy beard when you shower :D.




I love all nail varnish, so the Deborah Lippmann, Razzle Dazzle (£16, House of Fraser) is perfect for the Christmas period. It is a dark cranberry red, with flecks of red glitter. It may not be an every day colour but I am into anything glittery and this varnish makes Dorothy's shoes look so dull! I didn't put a top coat on and it chipped the next day, so to make it last add a clear coat to seal the deal.



I have quite oily skin, which is prone to spots and red marks. The FAB face cleanser (£13.00, Boots) claims to reduce redness with regular use so I will wait to see how this one tackles my problem skin. For now the product seems to leave the skin refreshed and smooth although it doesn't have a fragrance.




Lastly, my favourite product. The full size Nouvea Lash mascara in Noir (£14, Nouveau Lashes) comes in an expensive, profesional looking box and glides on to the lashes without weighing them down. I was surprised to find out it was relatively cheap for a mascara because it looks quite lux. I will however be sticking to my trusty MAC Studio Fix mascara for now.



If you got a GlossyBox then do get in touch. I would love to know what you all think.

For now, stay beautiful!

Pixie xoxo