Christmas is a time for giving and a time for receiving, but ultimately it’s the time to spend with your loved ones, eat yummy food, get merry with your friends and watch bad TV. However, here is my adult version of circling everything in the Argos catalogue that I would definitely kiss Santa under the mistletoe for….

On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…a Christian Louboutin Barbie (it rhymes!)

I love Louboutins, and I love B, so this perfect combination collectors item would look ace in my room. The lucky girl has not only got a Catwoman outfit on, but four pairs of CL goodness to choose from.
£100.00 www.net-a-porter.com

On the 2nd day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…NARS Drop Dead Gorgeous Nail set

With the perfect balance that conjures images of a snowy winter white, chic berry red, and glittering lights, the kit includes Arabesque, Candy Darling, Chinatown and Saratoga Nail Polish. Hands are a top show this season-opening presents, drinking cocktails yada, it makes sense to cover your nails in  these glossy lustrous shades.
£22.00 www.narscosmetics.co.uk

On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…Agent Provocateur stockings

Pink. Tiger print. Hold-ups. I am WOMAN, hear me ROAR!

£35.00 www.agentprovocateur.com

On the 4th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me………..The Sopranos 1-6 boxset

Alternately seductive, exasperated, fearful, and murderous, James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano and Co, is utterly convincing, even when executing brutal shifts between domestic comedy and dramatic violence. Well with the amount of Rose’s chocolates I’ll pack away, something needs to get my heart racing like a gangsters moll.
£57.97 www.amazon.co.uk

On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…Disney Couture Treasure Chest ring

Why have one jewel when you can have ten-in-one, right?

$48.00 www.fredflare.com

On the 6th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…Bedcrumb make-up bag

This cupcake kisses make-up bag is so pretty and is perfect for holding my recent New York YSL purchases!

£14.95 www.bedcrumb.co.uk

On the 7th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me….tickets to the Hurly Burly Show

After last years fantastic showcase, Ms Polly Rae has upped the ante with a new production directed by William Baker, the man who has created many of Kylies signature looks. Chuck in music and my favourite form of getting dirty and sexy, burlesque, it is sure to be the show of the year.
£34.00 www.hurlyburlyuk.co.uk

On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…Diptyque candle

I love me a good scent and I have always wanted to be the girl that has them lined up on a windowsill/tables…basically anywhere that I need to create ambiance.

£34.26 www.spacenk.co.uk

On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…Yes Master lingerie

This set, named ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ is black with gold foil baubles and a pink bow. With a choice of halterneck or shoulder straps it works for either style party dress, and it goes upto my size too (34E). I say Shake those baubles…

£44.00 bra  £24.00 knickers www.puddinglingerie.com

On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…YSL lipstick

I cant say anything more than I love it-combined with a bit of gloss, blusher and black liner, it’ll be my staple look this Christmas.

£30.00 www.ysl-parfums.com

On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…an Aspinal Diary

Gold leather, gold gilted pages all waiting to be adorned with invitations and occasions and the W word (work), it hads me at ‘hello’ by winking it’s metallic beautiful-ness at me.

£35.00 www.aspinaloflondon.com

On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…Ed Westwick

This man shaped piece of heaven would be the perfect eye candy for me. Not only do we both have purring pouts, we have matching eyebrows and I love me a boy in a pastel cardigan and sportswear chic. Le sigh…

The idea of drawing pictures for a living fills me with total glee, but that would involve me actually being able to draw – boo – so instead, I like to indulge in the creativity of kick-ass, talented g-friends like Gemma Correll. Not only is she beyond clever with a felt-tip pen, she also shares my total love for pug dogs, in fact her tote bag is on my 12 gifts o’ Christmas list – j’adore.

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Miss Aimz and I are back from New Yooik – look out for our SM guide to NY later in the week – and we’ve arrivedome to the sound of  carols playing in the local co-op and the Coca Cola ‘holidays are coming, holidays are coming‘ ad on the TV – which can mean only one thing…it’s only blimmin’ Christmas!

Now, I know Christmas isn’t ALL about presents, but it is a teeny-weeny li’l bit, so if you’re wondering what will make me smile this festive season, here’s my lust-after 12 gifts o’ Christmas…

On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…an Ugly Betty 3rd season DVD

It’s a year of change for Betty and her friends at MODE. With the future of the magazine up in the air, a new roommate and the ever-changing carousel of office relationships spinning faster than ever, Betty’s life is full of surprises. On top of it all, Betty’s move to the Big City has her wondering whether she truly belongs in her new fast-paced world.

I HEART BETTY.

£26.99 www.play.com

On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love sent to me…a gorgeous gold Darling Dynasty Beauty Kit

I love pretty, shiny things and this beyond gorgeous tin o’ beauty treasure is not only very pretty and very shiny, it also has the kitsch-est, cutest illo too – LOVE.

£14.99 www.totally-funky.co.uk

On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…The Elemis Spa Candle

This dee-lish smelling candle is a treat to my senses – it’s a mix of  rich, spicy Cinnamon, Orange and Vanilla fragrances and is perfect for warming those cold winter evenings.

£40 www.timetospa.co.uk

On the 4th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…a Pugs Not Drugs tote bag

I love pug dogs. A lot. So, I’m jumping with joy at this fabu tote bag designed by the super-talent that is Gemma Correll. “Pugs Not Drugs” -  a valuable and important message, I think you’ll agree.

$16.00 www.gemmacorrell.com

On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…an Astrocal Astrology Diary

I’m a life-long pupil at star school and LOVE learning about all thing astrological, which is why I want.need.must-have the brand-new Astrocal Astrology Diary which is filled with all the astrological information you could possibly need for the year ahead. Whether you’re a newbie to astrology or a complete professional, this pocket sized diary is absolutely packed with:

• Astrological definitions and educational information
An overview of the year
• Descriptions of the nature of each Sun sign
• An annual forecast for each sign
• A planetary forecast for each month
• Monthly grid
• A look at the pagan fire festivals and the changing seasons
• What can be seen in the night sky

This is a complete must-have item for an astro-obsesso like myself. I especially love how each day shows the phase of the moon, the moon ingress time and sign, sun and moon rise and set times, planet aspects and ingresses as well as providing space to write your daily tasks and appointments – LOVE it!
£9.99 www.astrocal.co.uk

On the 6th day of Christmas my true love sent to me…an Impulse True Love beauty box

I recently re-discovered my love for Impulse, which is why I’m coverting the True Love beauty box, it contains everything I need to look and feel fabulous this festive season. Luxurious Real Love shower gel will leave my skin soft and pampered, while Impulse Paris and Impulse True Love body sprays will leave me smelling irresistible. The pack contains a handy compact mirror and a cute charm too…

£9.99 www.superdrug.com

On the 7th day of Christmas my true love sent to me…To the Land of Oz necklace

I am a BIG fan of all things Temporary Secretary, I also HEART the Wizard of Oz more than life itself so this exclusive Land of Oz necklace HAD to be on my Christmas list – it has a Dorothy picture charm, an enamel (somewhere over the) rainbow charm and a pair of extremely sparkly, dazzling ruby slippers – we’re not in Kansas now, Tonto!

£21.00 www.temporary-secretary.com

On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a Theta Healing course

I went on my first Theta healing course back in October and it’s been completely life-changing, I’m a practitioner – if you’d like sessions with me, find out more here – but now I want to take ALL the courses Theta has to offer. Theta Healing works on all levels of your being, including: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual by clearing the blocks and obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your fullest potential in your life.

£395 www.thetahealinguk.co.uk

On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…Gok’s Bathing beauty gift set

I make no secret of my love for Gok Wan, have I mentioned that I’ve met him? And that he grabbed my bangers? I have? oh. Anyway, this exclusive to Boots Gok range has sassy, seductive products designed to make ALL women feel gorgeous. From a quick treat to a night of full-on pampering, there’s something for everyone. I want Gok’s Bathing Beauty gift set mostest.

£18.00 www.boots.com

On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…anything by Vivienne Westwood

Ohmystars. There is nothing I wouldn’t do to find a li’l Vivienne in my stocking…she’s my total inspir-o girl. I’d like to start my collection with this star and heart pink brooch, isn’t it adorable?!

£70.00 www.hervia.com

On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…Elemis Spa Body secrets

Ohhh, I plan on relaxing, de-stressing and unwinding with this indulgent collection of luxurious spa‑at ‑home Elemis bodycare prods – LOVE.

£58.00 www.timetospa.co.uk

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me…ikaraoke

I love singing. Fact. There is nothing I love more than a Singstar party with my besties, but this latest iPod accessory means we can set up a sing-song literally anywhere – what’s not to love about that?  Just plug it in and start singing! Features a 12-foot audio cable for stereo access, and has a feature which allows you to dim vocals or get rid of them completely. Also includes a program called Tuneprompter, which can create karaoke videos right from music on your computer – this makes me very, very happy.

$60 www.fredflare.com

What’s on your Christmas list this year? Care to share?

I’ve created a dream board every year for the past 5 years…I set aside an entire afternoon, put on an old movie – Some Like it Hot or Breakfast at Tiffany’s, collect up a ton of magazines that I’ve finished reading and cut out inspiring pictures, words and phrases that will invite all the things I would like into my world – not only is cutting and pasting a super fun thing to do, the process of creating a dream board filled with all the things you want actually works – awesome, right?

Even more awesome, is discovering that when you create it on a full moon, it becomes beyond powerful. The fabulous Jamie Ridler, encourages her readers to create a dream board each month. On the day of the full moon, Jamie posts a blog entry that has a space for you to add a link to where you have posted your dream board online. She has a lovely community of dreamers that visit each other and add their wishing power to your intentions – it’s totes magick!

Jamie says: “There is power and energy in the full moon. It represents the full strength of what is possible in the nighttime land of dreams. When you make your board on the full moon, take a moment to focus your attention, to say to yourself and the Universe, “This is what I wish to manifest this month.”

I’m definitely going to start doing this each month, the next full moon is on Dec 31st, how perfect is that? Instead of making resolutions that I’ll never keep, I’m going to create a dream board of all the things I’d like to fill my life with each month instead – are you going to join me?

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