Valentine's Day Lingerie - Treat Yo Self!

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Each to their own and all, but in my opinion, if you're wearing pretty lingerie primarily for someone else's benefit, then you're wearing it wrong! The only person's opinion that matters when buying lingerie is your own. Of course, if someone else likes it too, bonus!

I've put together a collection of my favourites to help you treat yourself this Valentine's day - because a girl can never, ever have too many cute bras and panties! And if you're reading this thinking, "I hate Valentine's day!!", then here's some lingerie to buy yourself just because!

What's your favourite brand of underwear!

Much love, Bemsy x

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Valentine's Day with your BFF

(c) Valfre

I'm sure I don't need to remind you all that Valentine's Day is just around the corner. On the whole, I think the day itself can be massively disappointing, but I was having a think, and decided that the best way to make sure you have an amazing day is to spend it with your BFF. 

So, how to make BFF Day awesome?

1. Tell your BFF that BFF Day is happening. Just as couples often fall out over V Day because they were never clear with each other about whether they were going to celebrate it or not, you will be deeply disappointed if you don't communicate with your BFF about what the plan is because hey, they aren't psychic, and neither are you. 

2. Plan in advance. What time your day together will start, whether you're going to get each other gifts, what you're going to get up to... I guarantee talking about what you're going to do and where you're going to go will get you really excited about the day! Surprises are also fun though, so think of something fun or silly you could make or do to surprise your friend. 

3. Make a card for your BFF. Even if you can't draw, making a card is such a special touch. 

4. Plan a fun activity. Get out and experience something with your BFF. Look in to what you can do locally, maybe something neither of you have done before. How about ice-skating or an obstacle course or canoeing or a mani pedi...? 

5. Document the day. Get your selfie stick/selfie timer/disposable camera at the ready and get snap happy!

And as for gifts, here are some ideas :)

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What will you be doing on BFF Day?

Bemsy x

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Christmas Shopping: Gifts that Give Back

I'm fairly sure that this is going to be my favourite of the Christmas shopping ideas I'm going to share with you. This list is special because when you buy one of these gifts, you'll not only be giving a gift to a loved-one, but you'll also be giving a gift to the environment, or an animal, or a human. These gifts are fantastic for those people in your life who seem to have everything, or who don't want anything for Christmas but you still want to get them something. I think I've found a pretty great selection for you to choose from. Enjoy!

1. Toms

I'm pretty sure everybody knows about Toms, and for very good reason. For every pair of Toms sold, a child in need will receive a new pair of shoes. Having worked in Cambodia, I've seen firsthand how children long for a decent pair of shoes but have to make do with flimsy, ill-fitting plastic sandals, or no shoes at all. There are so many styles and colours of Toms shoes to choose from, so you're sure to find the perfect pair to give as a gift.

SHOP TOMS

2. Wicker Wings

This is a fairly new company, but it has a similar model to Toms, but instead of shoes, this company sells bags. When you buy one of their bags, they will give a child in need a bag of inspiration. A child will receive a drawstring bag that contains a book and a little note that you can write yourself! The book and the note will be in the child's language, and are designed to inspire children to read and pursue education. Wicker Wings' bags are absolutely adorable, and you're bound to have a friend who will absolutely love to receive one as a gift.

SHOP WICKER WINGS

3. Jonas Umbrellas

When you buy one of Jonas Umbrella's limited edition umbrellas, you help to fund a clean water well at a school in South Sudan or Uganda. The current limited edition umbrella features a cute bicycle print on the inside. You're bound to have a friend or relative who both loves bicycles and needs a fantastic new umbrella!

SHOP JONAS UMBRELLAS

4. Oxfam Unwrapped

Oxfam Unwrapped is a great gift for someone who has everything. On their behalf, you can buy anything from a goat to an emergency toilet, mosquito nets to manure, a duck to a bicycle, and all sorts of wonderful things in between! Your friend will receive a card that you can personalize, and will be thrilled to know that someone in need has benefitted. 

SHOP OXFAM UNWRAPPED

5. WWF Species Adoption

The World Wildlife Fund runs a fantastic scheme whereby you can adopt an endangered species on behalf of a friend (or for yourself of course!). The cost of the adoption pack goes towards protecting your chosen species from extinction. There are loads of species to choose from, so you can choose your friend's favourite animal, and your friend will receive an adoption pack that includes a cuddly toy (I have the polar bear and I love him!), an adoption card, a photo, all in a cute gift bag that can be used as a tote. This is the perfect gift for the animal lovers in your life.

SHOP WWF SPECIES ADOPTION

6. Stone + Cloth

By buying one of Stone + Cloth's seriously cool bags, you will help to fund a scholarship for a child to get an education. So many kids aren't able to attend school, so this a great way to help to change that, while giving a friend a really useful, durable gift.

SHOP STONE + CLOTH

7. 100 Good Deeds

Buy your friend a 100 Good Deeds bracelet, and you'll not only be buying a bracelet made by vulnerable women in countries such as Uganda and Rwanda, allowing these women to earn a living, but the proceeds will help to support more women and girls with more training. The bracelets are gorgeous and perfect for stacking, and there are loads of colours to choose from.

SHOP 100 GOOD DEEDS

So, there's my list of favourites, but of course there are loads more to choose from. Feel free to message me here if you need help for a particular friend. Will you be buying a gift that gives back this year?

Bemsy x

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