Picking Him the Perfect Gift for Christmas

Hey there lovelies! The holidays are among us and as we are in the midst of fighting to crowds to pick out the perfect gift for that lovely someone I've put to gather a series of guide to take the pressure off of finding the perfect gift. If you haven't already read my post on What to Get the Girl Who Has Everything, go check it out after you read this one.

So you have a man in your life who seems like he has everything or he is a simple guy and needs nothing. Well I got you! I've been in this position for years. When I go shopping for gifts, i happen to buy more gifts for myself than for the person I am giving a gift to. I often wish that guys had just as many options as females do -- like makeup (I have and endless list of favourite products I'd love to gift a gal pal). As a girl who loves fashion and makeup, I did not feel like it was my jurisdiction to tell you what a guy would like so I went to the sources themselves. In this post I have recruited some insightful males to collected ideas on finding the perfect gift. 

1) Google Home Mini - Smart phone lover, meet the smart speaker. This one is just a fun gift and a great conversation starter. "It's like siri for your house!"

2) Casio Men's Black Analog Anti Reverse Bezel Watch - There are very little things a guy can accessorize with; thus, a watch can be a great addition to his wardrobe. 

3) Kindle E-reader -  This one is perfect for the bookworm. For the guy who loves to chill by a winter fire, or lounging by a beach with a book in hand. Its compactness is great for traveling and a perfect companion for on the go or to pass time.

4) CB3 Fit Sport Wireless Earbud Headphones - If he does not have a pair to go with his new iPhone yet, this is a must! A pair of wireless headphones are not only convent, but perfect from the guy who travels or even the guy who likes going to the gym. This is also perfect for the gals too! 

5) Holy Stone HS170 Mini RC Quadcopters Drones with 2.4G 4CH 6 Axis Gyro - Okay, as a blogger and somewhat of a photographer, I even want this myself. Boys love their tech toys, so why don't you get him a something he can mess around with!

6) The North Face Unisex Etip Glove - This is a great one to show him that you knew what he needed even though he didn't know himself what he needed it. I think a scarves, gloves and beanies are a given for this time of year, but why don't you take one step a head and get him gloves he can still use his phone/electronics with. See, I got you!

7) A planned adventure that you guys could do together. My male sources tell me that most guys are simple and like spending time with loved ones most of all. Instead of a material gift, you could plan something for him and you to do all day -- whether it be as simple as ice skating and dinner at his favourite restaurant and then driving around town looking at Christmas lights or something like tickets to a sporting event you both could got together. If you're feeling a little fancier a voucher for a trip somewhere where you could explore a new place together would be a great gift. 

I hope you found some inspiration and some ideas on what to get the guys in your life. 

Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,

23 Things You Didn't Know About Me

Hey there lovelies! I recently celebrated my 23rd birthday and thought I'd share 23 facts you did not know about me, so we can get to know each other a little better. 

1) I love Penguins. I have a giant penguin named Pippy and I live for penguin everything. I also love the Pittsburgh Penguins, which came before the penguin obsession. HA!

2) My favourite Disney movies growing up were The Lion King, Simba's Pride, and The Little Mermaid. Don't forget High School Musical; I knew all the words and had posters of Zac Efron all over my room.

3) I am a huge Marvel fan. I love Iron Man and Captain America. I have a collection of Funko Pops dedicated to my love of Marvel.

4) My dream handbag is a vintage Chanel.

5) I have a Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences, where I majored in Political Science and History.   My history major specialized in American History. 

6) I am a coffee snob. I live for good quality locally roasted coffee.

7) My favourite meal is breakfast. I love brunch; its like I get to sleep-in and have my breakfast too!

8) I love seafood. I would almost always pick salmon and tuna over chicken and steak any day. 

9) My favourite TV shows (from the past and present) are: Suits, Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, The Hills, How To Get Away with Murder, Game of Thrones and the Bachelor franchises. 

10) My favourite flowers are hydrangeas, tulips and peonies.

11) When I was little I played the violin, piano and guitar; though, I failed miserably at all.

12) I haven't eaten anything from McDonalds for 7 years.

13) I was not at all into fashion growing up. I was always the deep kid who wore an orange puma vest, DC Shoes and baggy pants. I have always been creative, but did not get into fashion until my first year of university. 

14) My girl crushes and gals who have inspired me are: Lauren Conrad, Olivia Culpo, Wendy from Wendy's Lookbook, Julia from Gal Meets Glam and Claire Chanelle from iamchouquette. 

15) I prefer sweet over savoury. I am a sucker for desserts. I love macrons, cheesecake, and creme brûlée. 

16) My favourite city/place that I have travelled to has to be New York City. It was a dream.  

17) My first designer handbag was the Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC -- black with gold hardware.

18) I am a neat freak and I am extremely organized. 

19) I am full Chinese and I know how to fluently speak my family dialect, Teochew. 

20) I love stationary. My favourite place to get stationary from is Riffle Paper Co.

21) I taught myself how to cut hair, so I normally cut and dye my own hair.  

22) I love throwing Pinterest parties. I love crafts and DIYs as well as throwing parties, so I combine all the elements. 

23) And finally... I'm a shorty! At an incredible 5'2, I live life unable to reach anything!

I hope you learned something about me, I'd love to know a fun fact about you! leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,