Beyonce Heat Rush Eau de Toilette Perfume: £9.99, Amazon
Famous singer Beyonce has launched her new fragrance, Heat Rush, as a successor to last year’s edition, Heat. Her first fragrance was a success and thrilled Beyonce’s fans. Heat Rush is another edition created in collaboration with Coty Beauty. The fragrance is poured in an orange, glass flacon shaped like the original edition.
Grab this wonderful perfume for just £9.99 here
Marc Jacobs Dot Eau de Parfum: £29.99, The Perfume Shop
With its distinctive polka dot and butterfly wing bottle, this feminine scent from American fashion brand Marc Jacobs will look fantastic on your dressing table. However, it’s not just a pretty face, as the top notes of red berries, dragonfruit and honeysuckle, mid notes of jasmine, coconut water and orange blossom and base notes of vanilla, driftwood and musk, all combine to form a gorgeously addictive floral scent.
Roger&Gallet Rose Eau Fraiche Fragrance 30ml: £19.50, LookFantastic
With beautifully girly packaging and a sleek, simple bottle, this is a perfume that seems miles more expensive than it really is. Created by French perfume company Roger&Gallet, the feminine scent is created using top notes of Nepalese rose, mandarin and white floral accords, mid notes of fresh roses, peony and rosebud, and base notes of amber and almond milk: perfect for those who love a delicate floral smell.
Moschino So Real Eau de Toilette 30ml Vapo: £29.50, LookFantastic
To really make a splash on your bathroom shelf, opt for this eye-catching perfume from Italian fashion house, Moschino. Its top notes of orange, mandarin and raspberry, mid notes of magnolia, jasmine and peony and base notes of oakmoss, cedarwood and ambroxan make for a vibrant fragrance with both woody and fruity notes, while the bottle will make a great ornament, even after the scent’s all finished.
Mugler Alien Eau de Parfum 15ml: £28, The Perfume Shop
For an intoxicating, heady scent, look no further than French brand Mugler and its beloved Alien eau de parfum. With top notes of jasmine sambac, mid notes of cashmeran wood and base notes of white amber, this scent is sensual and addictive and will garner you compliment after compliment when you wear it.
HUGO Deep Red Eau de Parfum 90ml: £29, Superdrug
For a really long-lasting scent, opt for Deep Red from German fashion brand Hugo Boss. Its top notes of clementine, blood orange and blackcurrant, mid notes of freesia, pittosporum and ginger flower and base notes of sandalwood, cedarwood and vanilla are addictive – plus, it’s great value for the amount of perfume you get.
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Buy in bulk
Take to eBay, Costco or Amazon to stock up on cleaning items you know you’ll use in bulk. You can often get huge discounts compared to buying these products individually, and best of all, you’ll save yourself countless trips to the supermarket. All you need is somewhere to store them: consider cleaning out a cupboard in your kitchen or under your stairs to keep products out of the light and sun so they can last as long as possible.
Get rid of disposable products
Not only are disposable products such as gloves or brushes more expensive than traditional supplies, they are also worse for the environment. Ditch them in favour of non-disposable products such as washable washcloths and rubber gloves and you’ll save money and the planet.
Buy own-brand products
It’s tempting to buy well-known brands of cleaning products, especially when they’re on offer or there’s a sale at your supermarket, but train yourself to always opt for the own-brand options. More often than not, they work just as well as fancy brands and cost a fraction of the price. To reassure yourself, check and compare the ingredients before buying.
Use what you have
Run out of bathroom cleaner? Use what you have rather than buying new products: simple dish soap or washing up liquid can simply and easily remove a multitude of spills and stains without damaging surfaces – and it’s cheap, too.
Make your own products
Follow cleaning influencers, watch videos on YouTube and do a quick Google to find inspiration on how to create your own cleaning products for less. Simple ingredients such as vinegar, lemon, baking soda and even coca cola can often be combined and used as homemade products that clean just as efficiently as store-bought brands.
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Go to the park
“Let’s go to the park” is something people usually say on a sunny day, but the winter is one of the best times to visit. Just think about the cold crisp air and how empty and quiet it will be without all the sun-seekers there.
Decorate your home
Cold weather means Christmas is nearly here, so it’s time to get out last year’s lights and decorations and get to prettifying your home to its festive best.
Make the most of the snow
We’re normally blessed with at least a couple of days of snow, so get out your warmest coat, hat, scarf and gloves. It’s time to enjoy a snowball fight, make a snowman or drag your sledge up a hill for an adrenaline rush.
Work on your Instagram grid
While social media loves a sunny beach, you can bring something to the table by heading out with your phone camera and taking some gorgeous wintery snaps for your profile.
Go to a museum
Warm up and take in some culture at a museum near you. Many museums offer free entry on certain days of the week, so all you need to do is a bit of research to find out which local museums offer complimentary entry and when.
Head for the ice rink
Flex those thigh muscles and head to the ice rink to show off your best triple axels. While most ice rinks charge a small fee, you can often get free entrance if you have your own skates.
Go look at the Christmas lights
There’s nothing as festive as getting dressed in your warmest clothes – including a snazzy Christmas jumper – and going to look at your local Christmas lights sparkling at night.
Go window shopping
Even if you haven’t got a budget to spend at this time of year, simply browsing the festive windows of your favourite shops can be a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Have a wintery picnic
As long as you’re suitably dressed, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy a picnic in chilly weather. Simply pack a thermos filled with a warm drink, festive food such as mince pies, and plenty of blankets, and you won’t even notice the cold.
Watch all the festive movies
It’s time to get out the warmest blankets you have, make a hot chocolate and binge classic Christmas movies like “The Holiday” and “Elf” in the run up to the 25th December. Try to wrangle a Netflix password off a friend for a great selection of festive films.
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