So first things first I'm bringing you this post from my sofa, with a glass of red wine in hand and the only Christmas album worth listening to on the iPod (Michael Buble if case you were wondering), judge all you like but it's getting seriously close to the beginning of advent and I'm feeling just a little festive and smug. Smug I hear you say, why's that? Well I've completed ALL my Christmas shopping! In all honesty there's nothing I love more than sitting down, picturing the person I'm buying for and selecting something that screams them. The boy thinks I'm mad and doesn't understand my penchant for buying for others but I for one can't think of anything better than watching someone opening a gift you've picked and them absolutely loving it. 

So todays post comes from a very self indulgent place, here are a few gifts which I would quite like to find in my Santa sack this Christmas. Maybe they'll even inspire you in your own Christmas shopping quest...

1. Reindeer Knitted Jumper £36- Who doesn't want a novelty Christmas jumper this year? This one from Pop Boutique is one of the best I've seen and if reindeers don't float your boat there's a snowflake number too. I'll hopefully be wearing this with everything from pyjama bottoms to a faux leather skater skirt this Christmas.
2. Nars Pleasure of Paris Palette £37- After spotting this in one of Anna's posts I just knew I wanted this in my Christmas stocking. I believe this is a re-issue of a palette that sold really well for Nars before so they've brought it back just in time for Christmas. I'm personally not a huge eyeshadow wearer and tend to go for the standard smokey eye on a night out but the colours in this palette are just divine. 

3. Body Shop Gingerbread Tin £15- Where do I begin with this little beauty? It's £15, it's contains a mini body butter, shower gel, soap and butter scrub in a gingerbread scent AND the lovely little tin is re-usable- perfect for storing anything from hair bobbles to thank you cupcakes. J'adore!

4. River Island Jacquard Skater Dress £35- A lovely alternative to the usual Christmas party dress, in my head I'm already wearing this with my faux fur stole looking a little 40s. Maybe this one will reach my wardrobe before Christmas....

5. Deep Sleep Pillow Talk £20- I'm not always the best sleeper in the world so I love the sound of this deep sleep pillow spray from brand This Works, as the name and many bloggers suggest the products really do work so I'd love to give this a go. Heavenly slumber here I come.

6. Knitted Wolf Jumper £50- As much as I've professed love for the reindeer knitted jumper a girl needs options and this camel jumper with wolf motive is a nice change from the traditional Christmas offerings. Camel is one of my go to colours so I know this would work with a lot of my wardrobe.
7. Ginsberg is God Candle £38- Who doesn't remember Kate Moss rocking a black knit jumper with the very same words embellished across her chest? A stylish candle from Bella Freud with a fig leaf & tomato scent....if that's not your thing then have a look at the other slogan candles available in the very same line. I'm determined to have a candle this year, think I'm getting to that age!
8. Cream Sequin Touch Screen Gloves £10- Gloves that you can keep on while tweeting or texting away on your iPhone? (Other touch screen phones are available) Bloomin genius and an absolute bargain! Perfect for your tweet happy friend or a teenage relative.

9. Taschen 365 Day by Day Fashion Diary £18- Have you ever seen a more picture perfect diary? This Taschen diary is full of classic fashion adverts and brimming with quotes of the day, even the most organised lady needs a new diary for the new year.

 10. Mulberry Oversized Clemmie Clutch £595- What a surprise... I saved the very best until last. The new Clemmie clutches need hardly any words although here are a few- chic, sophisticated and made on this lovely little island we call England from beautiful buttery soft leather which Mulberry are renowned for. Major lust! Now let's just hope this pops up in the January sales, I remain hopeful.

 For those of you who are still out there searching for the perfect presents I hope my list has given you some inspiration, if not then check out the following shops for discounts this weekend:

 Selfridges- 20% off everything except beauty and food & drink, don't worry though you'll still get 10% off these goodies, use codes SELF10 or SELF20.
My wardrobe.com- 25% off womens wear and 30% off mens wear using PERFECTPRESENT25 and EARLYBIRD30, anyone for a Taschen diary?
For all you beauty junkies out there get yourselves over to beautybay.com for 20% off but be quick, it's only on today.