Its nearly here. I haven’t written anything about Xmas yet because it would mean its time to put your thermals on and go out shopping. If like me, you don’t really fancy freezing whilst scrambling around shops looking for something unbelievable for that someone special, and then queuing up for hours when you’ve found it – do as I do -  put your feet up and go online!

The first place I would look is in the beauty stores and I’m going to make this really simple. I’m not going to bombard you with loads of ideas. Whilst true beauty might be within – your skin deserves to be looked after and you can’t go wrong with spa brand, Elemis. It might seem indulgent and expensive normally, but the Xmas collections offer good value for money and the receiver of this gift will love you for it.

My top three from Elemis this Xmas are:

Something for the girlies -which includes a complete detox treatment with your Skin Bliss capsules, and 30ml of Pro-collagen marine cream, and a personal favourite, a full size Papaya Enzyme Peel. For the body – there’s a gorgeous bath milk and frangipani duo.  Its the Superstars collection and costs just £45.  What more could a girl want?

For the boys there’s this top collection which includes everything a groom needs to scrub up and look the part. Its a divine collection which will take them right through winter. With a facial wash, scrub, shave gel your basics are covered, and with the added Time delay and Eye reviver – they’ll be looking good for their big day. The Essential Grooming collection is a steal at £35.

If you’d rather get the bride and groom something they can enjoy together a spa treatment or a spa day might be in order. There are lots to choose from but Wildmoor Spa in Stratford Upon Avon gets my vote. At under £100 (per person) A Spa Taster includes a £30 Complimentary gift set. Now that really is a bargain.

All of the above beauty goodies are available at timetospa. Now didn’t I tell you, you wouldn’t have to leave the house!