It was one of my good friends birthday's (who is slightly beauty-obsessed like me) recently and I was lucky enough to nominate myself :) to organise a huge birthday beauty bag on behalf of my group of friends. As you can imagine I was in my element with this task and had a fantastic time searching out fun products that I was sure my friend would love.
I got quite a few bigger ticket items to make any beauty-lover smile on their birthday. So, as I was wrapping up all the goodies I thought it might be nice to share with you what's in the birthday beauty bag! Enjoy!
I had to order numerous beauty items from online makeup stores like Beauty Bay and unfortunately some products didn't arrive in time for her birthday :( So the tip I used was to print a high-quality picture of the product onto paper and I then rolled it up and tied with ribbon. At least you can still see what you are getting then, right?! :)
Kittens, kittens, kittens! How adorable is this paper? I love the little balls of yarn drawn onto the paper.
So here are a few ideas for beauty related presents:
- Urban Decay Naked Palette (a versatile eyeshadow palette - great value for money)
- OPI 'Best of the Best' nail polish mini's pack
- OPI Rapid Dry Polish Spray
- Z Palette (excellent for storing MAC shadows)
- Beauty Blender
- Heat-able wheatbag for cold winter nights
- Perfume (try to find out a perfume they already have and get one in a similar scent family)
- Sigma Makeup Brushes
ALSO:
- Gift packs- these are a great way for people to try new products they might not pick up themselves &
- Mini's- mini's (gift with purchase size products) from different brands also allow you to try numerous products in the one gift pack from a brand.
- Gift cards: Find out some stores that your friend loves and get them in-store credit or a gift-card.
What other great gift-giving ideas do you have? Are some of these items on your birthday wishlist? :)
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Wow, what a great gift! I would be SO excited to receive this AMAZING gift! Well done!
ReplyDeleteOh thanks Laura :D I wish I could have keep all the goodies for myself haha :) It was a lot of effort to find all these pressies - but I'm so glad she loved them all. x.k.
DeleteWow! They all look like so much fun! Wonderful gifts! Great blog thanks so much for your sweet comment, Im now a follower I look forward to reading more!
ReplyDeleteHi Sophia! Lots of fun indeed in this birthday bag (it's so girly) :)Thank you for the follow! I love your blog, it makes me want to travel abroad! take care x.k.
DeleteWicked gifts and loving the wrapping paper! your blog looks amazing and im now following x
ReplyDeleteHi Shiv :) thanks for commenting and the follow! Heeheee who can resist kittens, right?! I love your blog - you have amazing style ;) keep in touch x.k
DeleteWow you're such an amazing friend to give such an awesome gift like that! I think the idea of printing out pictures of the gifts that didn't arrive on time is a great idea! That way she has more things to look forward to!
ReplyDeleteThanks for following me! Following you back now too!
♥ Duckie.
Hi Duckie, thanks a bunch for the follow! :) I can't take all the credit for the birthday gifts - it was a big group of my friends who all contributed in buying the goodies :) you're a sweetheart - keep in touch x.k
DeleteWhat a lucky friend. My Friend just turned 21 and I made her a huge Beauty hamper with all kinds of beauty products too. I think they are great presents.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great blogging :)
Luc X
Hi Luc,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment :)I have to admit I'm one of those people who love's to buy/organise presents for my friends - it's so fun! I love reading your blog as well - you always have such interesting post ideas :D Keep in touch!
x.k