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Valentine's can seem like a bit of a bummer when you have no bae to share it with, but instead of entertaining any notions of sadness, choose to celebrate your love for yourself by hitting the shops.

Valentine's Day very conveniently falls on a Tuesday this year, so "treat yourself Tuesday" will be in full swing.

Here's a few bits to treat yourself to on the big day, whatever your budget. 

Left to right: Alex and Ani quartz necklace, €100.00

H&M bomber jacket, €49.99

Lush Lots of Love Valentine's box, €45.00

& Other Stories lip balm, €7.00

Left to right: Mulberry Darley Classic, €595.00

Yankee Candle, €25.95

River Island boots, €100.00

MAC Lipstick in Film Noir, €20.00

Left to right: Weekend city break, from €9.99

Alex and Ani ring, €62.00

Ray-Ban round sunglasses, €209.00

M&S Prosecco mallows, €6.00

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Being single on Valentine's Day definitely isn't the ideal situation, but choosing to celebrate your love for your friends instead of your lack of romance IS. 

Grab your nearest and dearest gal pals and celebrate your friendship on February 14th with some wine, movies and good old fashioned reminiscing. 

Romantic relationships can be fleeting, but your girls are there for life. Here's what to get your bestie ahead of the big day to show her that you love her, from jokey underwear to friendship tattoos.  

Left to right: Bad Girls Throughout History – €18.70

Heart ring – €9.40

LUSH Cupid Bath Bomb – €3.50

ASOS Studded flats – €37.33

Left to right: LUSH Love & Kisses set – €27.95

Temporary Friendship Tattoos – €3.85 

ASOS Heartbreaker nightie – €24.00

The Mindfullness Colouring Book – €10.00

Left to right: O.P.I Nail Laquer in Rosy Future – €10.70

ASOS Pyjama set – €17.32

Besties Keyring set – €7.72

River Island underwear set – €34.00

Left to right: Mug – €6.00

Pompom Hat – €9.00
 
 
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Christmas is upon us dear sweet muggles, and the gift giving season is in full swing! 

If you are lucky enough to have a wonderful wizard in your life, why not invest in some AMAZING Harry Potter gifts?

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We have done a glorious round up of the best HP goodies out there… you're welcome. 

Tis' the season after all…

 

Clockwise from top left: Deathly Hallows Hoodie, €36, Platform 9 3/4;
The Marauder's Map, €30, Platform 9 3/4
Expecto Patronum Bangle, €24, Not on the Highstreet;
Harry's Glasses Necklace, €18, Not on the Highstreet

 

 

From left: Butter Beer Lipbalm, €2.93, Cherry Pit Crafts.;
Harry Potter's Wand, €40, Platform 9 3/4;
Golden Snitch Necklace, €9.29, Ding and Ting.

 

 

Clockwise from top left: Harry Potter pins, €9.78 each, Tees and Tank You Shop;
Time Turner Necklace, €19, Platform 9 3/4;
Hogwarts Mug, €11.74, Ink Letter Love;
'Christmas At Hogwarts' Candle, €10.15, Burning Pages Candles.
 

 

 

From left: Deathly Hallows Phone Cover, €14.76, Etch Craft;
Harry Potter Breakfast Set, €30, Amazon;
Customised Harry Potter Pillow, €18.71, Anders Attic
 

 

If you need me, I'll be in Hogwarts, eating from my brand new BREAKFAST SET.

No regrets here. 

Merry Christmas Wizards.

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If you are looking for an alternative gift for someone in your life, why not purchase a kit that allows them to make their own booze?

Yes, that is now well within the realm of possibilities, and we are LOVING it. 

There is a company called The Gluttonous Gardener, and they offer a number of "grow-your-own" gifts, from jam to chilli.

This festive season, the company added a Prosecco-growing kit to their range!

So, it's kind of like a drunken bonsai tree!

The kit will set you back only €45, but you'll have to be pretty patient with your process.

The entire Prosecco production process takes six to 18 months, but the final product is so worth it!

What a cool and quirky gift idea. 

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Choosing Christmas presents for your boyfriend's parents can be pretty tricky.

Whether it's petty or not, you know you don't want to spend more on them than your own parents, but at the same time you know a little effort will go a very long way.

Unless you're incredibly close to your boyfriend's folks, it's hard to find a present which manages to tick the thoughtful/ personal box without overstepping the mark.

Thankfully, we've got you covered on this one.

For her…

Left to right: Avoca No 1 Candle Lavender & Chamomile Avoca €19.95
Teapot Aqua with Mesh Filter. Avoca €26.95
Jet Lag Bon Voyage Travel Wallet Avoca €39.95

L'occitane Hand and Foot Duo Marks & Spencers €30 
Peony Bloom Frame Washbag Cath Kidston €24 
Woven Checked Brush Check Blanket Cath Kidston €42

Mantaray Cream Cable Knit Hat, Scarf, Gloves set Debenhams €38
Kate Spade Paint the Town Red Notebook My Shining Armour €30
Fat Face Mini Scented Reed Diffuser Set Boots €26

For him

Left to right: Leather and Tweed Gloves in Charcoal ASOS €26.67
River Island Suit Bag in Black ASOS €53.33
Triumph and Disaster Shearers Soap ASOS €13.27

Gentlemen's Hardware Enamel Shaving Bowl and Soap ASOS €18.67
Wash Bag in Leather and Canvas ASOS €33.33

Pocket Poker Set Topman €6.84

Clinique Great Skin for Him Giftset Debenhams €49
Single Pot Still Gift O'Briens Wines €36
Donegal Yarn Hat Turquoise Avoca €19.95

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Look, you don't need us to tell you that choosing a Christmas present for a new partner is a bloody minefield.

The first festive season with the boyfriend du jour is a real milestone, and it's made all the more difficult if your relationship is still in its first flush when you're only bleedin' mad about him, but still struggle to remember his surname after a few too many.

While you undoubtedly want to impress, you don't want to scare the bejaysus out of him, and you have a sneaking suspicion that with one overly romantic or intimate gift you might find yourself celebrating New Year's Eve alone.

Ladies, you walk a very fine line in this situation, and we're here to hold your hand.

Band T-shirts

Lads love T-shirts. It's a simple fact of life, and it makes Christmas very easy for most of us.

Whether it's Kanye, Metallica or Radiohead he's into, you can't go wrong springing for a T-shirt that gives more than a passing nod to his favourite band.

Left to right: Ramones Long Sleeved T-shirt Asos €26.67 

Guns and Roses Longline Band T-shirt Asos €26.67

David Bowie Band T-shirt Asos: €24

 

The classic wallet

Choosing clothes for a lad can be a minefield (unless it's a band T-shirt), but accessories are a lot easier, especially if you keep it simple.

There are some seriously slick wallets on the highstreet right now which definitely won't break the bank.

 

Clockwise from top left: Brown leather fold-out wallet River Island €22 

Black Faux Leather Fold-Out Wallet Topman €18

Tweed Wallet: SuperDry €24.99

Blue Leather Embossed Wallet  River Island €22

Beer

If you know even one lad that wouldn't thank you for a crate of his favourite craft beers, we'd like to meet him.

While it might seem a little impersonal, it's actually far from it… especially if you've taken note of his favourite tipples over the last six months.

 

Left to right: Kinsale Pale Ale KPA O'Briens Wine € 3.25 

Brewdog Vagabond Pale Ale O'Briens Wine €3.00 

Victory Hop Devil  O'Briens Wine €2.50

James Brown Chocolate Orange Stout €3.80

 

Board games

Kick it old-school on Christmas Day and gift your new bloke with a game the pair of yee can puzzle over together.

Yes, it's not the most sentimental, but hey that's what next year's Christmas is for!
 

 

Clockwise from left to right: Picture This Game Topman €7 

Ridley's Game Room Who Am I River Island €10 

Ridley's Game Room Pop Music River Island €10 

Spin the Bottle with a Twist Topman €14 
 

 

 

 

 

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It's important to know who you're shopping for when you venture out to complete your Christmas lists this festive season.

If your list comprises mostly of your fellow millennial mates or your younger millennial family members, this ever so slightly satirical gift list is the ultimate guide to shopping for the generation who has everything. 

1. AvoBath Bomb, LUSH

Avocado is the power food fuelling a generation, along with kale and quinoa.

Unfortunately for kale and quinoa, avocado looks a lot better on some toast in the ultimate breakfast Instagram picture.

Lush has a cult millennial following thanks to its' ethical ethos, so combine the two trends and give the gift of super smooth, avocado-scented skin. 

2. Brunch Top, ASOS

Speaking of the perfect Instagram photo, brunch has gained a cult millennial following, with filter-heavy snaps of mimosas, eggs benedict and artisanal coffee artfully displayed on tables taking over a large portion of the foodie worlds' feed.

Wearing your loyalties on your chest has become synonymous with the Repeal the 8th project, and now members of the global brunch club are getting in on the look.

This brunch T-shirt, €16 from ASOS, is calling out for Sunday afternoons with the girls. Rosé all day. 

3. Power brick, Amazon

Even in our technically advanced world, the imminent death of our phones battery life still hangs over us on a night out.

Make your millennial the most popular person at the party with a multiple port power brick.

Also handy for avid Snapchatters bloggers, and vloggers, living in the social media era really drains your battery.  

4. Craft Beer advent calendar, Martin's Off-Licence (€5 off with the code SHEmazing)

Somewhere around the same point in time that Urban Outfitters got a vinyl section, the world also became obsessed with craft beers.

No longer is a simple draft sufficient to quench the alcoholic thirsts of millennials', and luckily one Irish off-licence has developed a craft beer advent calendar to keep them satiated.

The advent box is literally the gift that keeps on giving, as it contains 24 different craft beers. Perfect for the alcohol snob in your life. 

5. Smart phone projector, Designist 

Seeing as no one under 25 bothers to buy a TV anymore, the cinematic experience can often be lost on a certain generation.

Keeping with the millenials obsession with all things vintage inspired, this smart phone projector is the perfect mix of old school and modern, and creates a whole new way to watch hilarious cat videos while eating kale salads.

6. Grow your own kale kit, Home Sweet Home Grown

Speaking of kale, there is nothing those foodie bloggers love more than organic, home grown vegetables.

For those with (or without) a green thumb, the Grow Your Own Kale Kit is an easy peasy way to humble-brag your way into the most elite of Irish fit fam circles.

Not only does it fall under the organic, eating clean, vegan and homemade categories, all it needs is a drop of water and a windowsill to flourish. 

7. Netflix-worthy PJs, ASOS

You should always be dressed to impress, but when Netflix and chill (alone or otherwise) is a national past time, sometimes dressing your best just means wearing matching pyjamas. 

Another one for the avocado obsessed, these veggie print pjs are ideal for their next Netflix marathon. You may as well buy them a subscription while you're at it. 

8. The Trump filter, Google Chrome

Some of the best gifts are completely free. 

The world is still recovering from the shock of Donald Trump's presidential win, and no generation was more outraged than the millennials.

Protect their precious eyes and ears from all the wrongs of the world with the genius Trump filter, which essentially deletes the mogul from existence. At least according to their laptop anyway. 

9. Drake socks, Etsy 

Drake, The Weekend and Justin Beiber are dominating the play lists of most millennials right now.

Help them wear their popular musical tastes with pride with a pair of performer patterned socks.

For those with a slightly more refined taste in tunes, this is the perfect gag gift. 

10. Bubble Wrap phone case, Ebay

 

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Millennials are often accused of living bubble-wrapped lives safe from the harsh realities of the world.

This bubble wrap case pokes fun at the running joke, while also providing a stress reliving, therapeutic popping exercise for those days when even the best lit selfie just wont go right. 

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Notions is a uniquely Irish phenomenon, and we all have at least one mate who is full to bursting with them.

It may have been far from €200 sheepskin gloves she was reared, but that doesn't stop her insisting she can't get through winter without them.

And as anyone who's mates with a notion-head will know, choosing their Christmas present is a form of absolute torture.

Do you give into their carry-on and splash out on a chrome coffee flask or do you turn the other cheek and hand over the scratchy pyjamas you saw in a bargain basket?

Well, we've done the thinking for you on this one.

Faux fur fashionista

Any notionista worth their salt needs at least ONE faux fur item in their wardrobe, and now's the time to earn Brownie points.

Clockwise from left: Helen Moore Treacle Faux Fur Huff My Shining Armour €38

Large Faux Fur Clutch Bag by Koko Couture : Topshop €26

  Faux Fur Makeup bag Topshop € 16.00

Fur beanie hat: Topshop €29

        

Hip Flasks FTW

She spent her youth playing crouching tiger, hidden naggin,and while she's still more than happy to engage these days, she'll only do it with the slickest of accessories.

And in fairness, we're with her on that one.

Left to right: Skinnydip Drank All My Money Hip Flask ASOS €20

Life Gives You Lemons Hip Flask ASOS €7.33

Booze Hip Flask ASOS €7.33 

Gal-on-the-go planners

If there's one thing you can say for your friend with notions, she's always snowed under with social engagements. 

So, why not make sure she keep track of her high-flying lifestyle with one of these sleek weekly planners?

Clockwise from left: Kate Spade 12 month diary 2017 Deco Dot: My Shining Armour €42

Adrift Gilded Planner: Easons €19.59 

Bewmore Rose Slim Line Diary Cath Kidston €15 

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We all have that one friend who won't even speak to you without having a few sips of coffee in the morning.

And not that we want to fuel their addiction, but if you buy her one of these gifts for Christmas, let's just say she'll be your BFF4eva.

From personalised coffee stencils to a Luke's Diner coffee mug, you can't go wrong. Now all you need to do is choose one of these presents, because as coffee lovers ourselves, we'd love every single thing on this list:

 

When it's the only option

L-R: Esty apron (€15) and NOTHS Give Me Strength spoon (€22),
Etsy pencils (€5), ASOS Disney PJs (€44).

 

It's a mood booster

 

Just for fun

 

Keeping it personal

 

Happy shopping!

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2016 has been the year of mythical creatures, from mermaids to phoenixes, we have been obsessed with every one of them.

However, nothing has been more prominent this year than UNICORNS, in all their glowing glory.

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To honour this amazing trend, we have compiled a delicious Christmas gift guide, filled with unicorn-related products.

Whether you are a fan of these magical creatures, or you know someone who is, you won't want to miss this list.

Tis' the season to be… a UNICORN! 

Clockwise from top left:  Unicorn bag and lipgloss, €30, Missguided;
Unicorn iPhone 6 case, €10.65, Paperchase;
Unicorn travel mug, €6, Missguided
Unicorn bomber jacket, €140, Topshop

 

 

From left: Unicorn tears gin, €47.19, Firebox;
Unicorn pyjama set, €16, Boohoo;
Unicorn hot water bottle, €10.95, Paperchase.

 

 

Clockwise from top left:  Magical unicorn bag, €12.06, Elsie and Nell;
Spirit animal top, €23, Nasty Gal;
Unicorn slippers, €18.67, ASOS;
Weird unicorn mug, €17, WAIQ

 

 

From left: Unicorn brooch, €19.17, Not on the High Street;
Unicorn colouring book, €7, Topshop;
Unicorn slipper socks, €9.99, New Look.

 

 

Dip me in glitter and call me a unicorn.

Merry Christmas ladies!

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It may still only be November 16, but here at SHEmazing! we're already thinking about – whisper it! – Christmas shopping. 

Because trying to navigate town picking up gifts for your extended family, your boyfriend, and your dog on December 23 is an affliction not worth enduring.

So sit back, and let us do all the hard work for you… 

Clockwise: bareMinerals Grab & Go Get Started Kit €34.94, feelunique.com; 
Dazzling Nail Polish £10 Marks & Spencer [UK stores only];
Vichy gift set with four products from the cleansing range €19.95, nationwide; 
Bellamianta lotion gift set, €28, bellamianta.com

 

Marc Jacobs Daisy 50ml, €72; littlewoodsireland.ie;  
Star Of The Night handcare duo; €17; marksandspencer.ie
LanaiBlo in pink, €99.99, lanaiblo.com;
BODY set by Yon-Ka Paris, €61, yonka.ie

 

Clockwise: Vichy Homme gift set with three products from the range; €29.95; nationwide;
Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics, €40.95, The Loop at Dublin and Cork airports, theloop.ie;
COMFORT set by Yon-Ka Paris, €83, yonka.ie;
Handmade Soap Co candle, €16, designist.ie

 

Neroli blossom & lavender fragrance diffuser, Brooke & Shoals, €29, brookeandshoals.ie;
InStyler MAX in black €99.99, instyler.ie;
Sheer Indulgence Skin Kit IMAGE €117.50, renaissance-skincare.com

 

Keshi perfume, €4.99, in Lidl stores nationwide from Nov 28;
Fake Bake Flawless Travel Kit, €21, littlewoodsireland.ie;
See Chloe by Chloe eau de parfum, €49.50, debenhams.ie

 

MAC eyeshadow X15 palette, €50.60, The Loop at Dublin and Cork airports, theloop.ie;
Cocoa Brown By Marissa Carter, Goddess Collection, €17.95, nationwide;
Vichy gift set with four products from the cleansing range €40, nationwide; 
Jo Malone Wood collection, The Loop at Dublin and Cork airports, theloop.ie €70.40

 

Clockwise from top left: Next Lipstick Gift Set, €25, next.ie;
Ritual Revitalizing gift set, €29.50, eu.rituals.com;
Instyler Straight Up Straightening Brush €69.99, instyler.ie;
Vichy Homme gift set with three products from the range €29.95 nationwide;
Jerome Alexander Bronzing Kit €19.99, argos.ie;
 Silvercrest Nail Studio Set, €49.99, in Lidl stores nationwide from Dec 5

 

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Gift giving season is upon us, and we all know how difficult it can be to really get someone something they'll enjoy. 

If you happen to know someone that is a huge wine aficionado, then these gifts will be absolute perfection…

OR you may even want to treat yourself to something, we won't judge you! 

Moustache bottle opener

This is the perfect gift for anyone that is partial to a glass (or bottle) of wine every now and then. We're thinking your office secret santa, or as a stocking filler. 

Cork USB 

This little trinket is both funny and functional. You would be a fool not to want one of these.

Portable wine glass

For that one friend who is always on the go… 

Beanie bottle stoppers

OK these are totally adorable. What a genius little gift

Guzzle Buddy

This one is on my list! Turn your full bottle into a glass...

 

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