Budget Gifts for Christmas: £5 or less!

I wanted to put together some gift ideas for people who may be on a tight budget for whatever reason. I think I managed to find some really great things, if I do say so myself, that are all £5 or under.

Clockwise from top-left: Vintage Ivy Design Mug, Dove Gift Set, Anatomicals face mask set, Happy 
Jackson bag, Home sweet home sign, Alphabet soy candle.

Clockwise from top-left: Nivea Men minis, Vintage playing cards in tin, Gentlemans Spectacles Case, ASOS cardholder, Grey Socks with stripe, Moustache bottle opener key ring

Hope these gave you some ideas - it's amazing what bargains you can find when you look! There will definitely be some more gift guides making their way onto this blog so keep an eye out for those. I'm also trying to be a bit more crafty this year and make my own gifts - will report back on how that goes!

Festive finds #1: Christmas Jumpers

What a better way to get in the Christmas spirit (not that I need much help with this...) than treating yourself to a super cheesy super cosy Christmas jumper.

Cheesy Christmas Jumpers by frankiemay

1.Caitlyn Snowman Jumper - Boohoo// 2.Cheeky Reindeer Christmas Jumper - Boohoo// 3. Christmas Rockin' Robin Sweater - Peacocks// 4. Textured Reindeer Sweatshirt - George at Asda (this seemed to go out of stock as soon as I put this together but you can find an alternative here) // 5.Snowman Musical Christmas Sweatshirt - Tesco//6. Black Sequin Christmas Tree Sweater - Newlook

As well as being super cute, they are all under £20.

Go on, you know you want to.

Fashion Friday: Flares - Yay or Nay?

Is anyone else just a little bored of skinny jeans? Or is it just me? Lately I have been thinking about different styles and flares have been springing to mind. Maybe I am feeling nostalgic (I remember some huge ones I had when I was going through my "hippy"stage) but I think they can look really chic and also pretty flattering. If you follow me on Pinterest you may have noticed me pinning a lot of very stylish looking girls with flared jeans, this is what I essentially aim for, of course, I am very aware that I will look nowhere near this cool (but I can dream right?).

Stripy tops and flares = magic combo

This does not mean that my skinny jeans are gonna be thrown out - I'm still a big fan and they will be what I wear for the majority of the time. However, I'm definitely going to keep my eyes peeled for the perfect pair of flared jeans.

What do you think of flares? Yay or nay?

*all images from pinterest. last one from swankboutique blog

Autumn Picks: Coats under £100

It has taken me a while, but I am no longer in denial about the summer being well and truly over. I'm now embracing the colder months ahead (I wont be by the time we get to January) and looking forward to big jumpers and cosy layers.

I'd thought I would start of the Autumnal posts (a little late) with my favourite picks of coats under £100. I've tried to pick out a few different styles and colours.

Autumn Coats by frankiemay

1.Check Lined Duffel Coat - Oasis || 2. Reefer Jacket - H&M || 3.Sheepskin Lined Parka - Zara || 4. Dogtooth Coat - M&S || 5. Faux Fur Collar Coat - Warehouse || 6. Double Breasted Coat - Zara

I think the best bargain is the Reefer jacket from H&M but I can't resist a bit of fur trim!

Revlon Kiss Me Coral

Now, some may argue that coral is not a very autumnal lipstick shade, but I'm not sure who makes those rules anyway and I say wear whatever colour lipstick you fancy! Revlon Kiss me Coral is a lot more on the orange side of coral than the pink. It's a cream formulation so highly pigmented and slightly glossy. I love it! I like to wear this lipstick either with an orange toned blush or just a bit of bronzer. Personally, I think these colours of lipstick suit my skin tone quite well but would look great on someone a bit more tanned than me as well.

Revlon Kiss Me Coral normally retails at £7.99 but I got mine reduced to £5.99!

I'm keen to try a few more Revlon lipsticks - any recommendations?