Thinking about Xmas

Yes, Teens, it's that time of year when the wrapping paper sees the light from the dusty garage, the sparkly cello tape is untangled and they hunt for presents around shopping centres is here!!! 

I'll be showing you some great presents for you and your family RIGHT HERE! 

Have you ever wondered what on EARTH are you going to buy your friends this christmas? Yes? You're not alone. I think that as christmas approaches, we start to go slightly mad, not focusing on what we need to do get or organise for the big day. Yes, we definitely go slightely mad...Maybe it's also thanks to the lack of snow, the weather men telling us how 'it'll snow in a few days!' and...we get our thermal clothes on and..well, nothing, maybe a hint of frost but there's NO snow outside. Maybe it's that someone at school just pops out saying 'it's a month till christmas' and you go in a frenzy- an excited frenzy- getting all hyped up and ready to go shopping. What ever it is that causes this christmasitus, we can't be sure. 

When I think Christmas I think = presents, =shopping and =sweets. I know that's not what you're meant to think of..but i do, I'm sure we alllll think of that. They certainly ARE the highlights of Xmas. 

Here are some great ideas for your friends for christmas, just little, under £10 things to add to the big art box or bath bombs or cupcake baking kit to make it special...(soz i couldn't get pictures )

(these can all be found at John Lewis if they're in stock)

Cath Kidston- rose handcream £6

John Lewis- small velvet makeup bag (in mink) £10

Balloon Modelling Kit- £7.95

Cath Kidston- blue christmas tree candle £6

Candy Cane £1.50

Raspberry Truffles £5

Mr Stanley's- chocolate chip fudge £5

John Lewis- union jack flag bag

John Lewis- satin evening bag £10

John Lewis- jewellery box (ivory) £3

So get out, and get buying before the Christmas rush! Just grab a coffee and get shopping ;)

Enjoy Christmas, Enjoy Total Teen style :)

G

xxx

This Season's Three Best Friends - No. 2

Right so as promised...yes, you may bow down to me now...I have the next great trend of this season! My personal favourite - the regal look!

The colour palette is made up of rich forest greens, dazzling reds and go-for gold - it's exquisite and eye-catching. Everything this season is about standing out against the grey and being golden - literally.

For accessories, brass buttons and gold braiding elevate boots from the ordinary. Jewellery - a knuckle-duster handle, rich tapestry fabric...the majesty is in the detail. Look for gold pieces with artisan touches!

Bags:

Topshop - £33
The colours and fabrics in this clutch are stunning.

Topshop - £50
This piece is uniquely authentic.

Topshop - £45
This is so original and gives a sense of authority.


















Dresses:

Miss Selfridge - £50
The rich burgundy in this is great and so is the velvet.






























Jewellery:
With jewellery, Topshop is the perfect place to look in. Their pieces are mostly gold and very regal - that's why I love them! 

Topshop - £8.50
Red, velvet, gold and braiding is the way to go - this necklace is the perfect example of that!

Topshop - £12.50
This across-the-knuckle ring is nature-themed, which works well and looks old-fashioned.

Topshop - £10
OH. MY. GOD. I have fallen in love! This bracelet looks like the type of bracelet which Queens would've been wearing since the day they were born, a birth present from a Prince of Somewhere or Other...who they ended up marrying. 

Topshop - £8
Pick up anything to do with nature - bird studs, like these, leaf rings, flower necklaces etcetera...

Make sure you check in on our blog tomorrow and the day after to catch this season's third amazing trend ;). 

N

xxx

Invasion of the Snakes

So, I've been online on the E! News website, and in the Fashion Police photo gallery I've noticed tons of celebs wearing serpent jewellery - anything from rings to necklaces, and bracelets and even on the buckles of clutches! - and I immediately fell - in - love! The look is so sophisticated and deep, I'm sure it will last for a looong time ;).

The jewellery has been spotted on people like Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton and Julianne Moore, to name a few. Their snakes were probably worth thousands, but many places sell cheaper versions, like Great Style Deals - everything on their site with this look is £20 and under! A bargain :D. My personal favourite is this £8, silver diamante ring, which is breath-taking:

So be sure to head over to their site and order something soon!

N

xxx