Shopping Trends for this Winter

Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your Shopping List

So that you don't spoil your festive holiday spirit this season with all the shopping stress and rushing about, here ar a key key tips to keep your worries to a minimum: set your budget, compile and write down your gift list and be sure to compare prices with us to ensure that you find the very best deals online and best of all from the comfort of your home! Find great gifts ideas for everyone special on your holiday shopping list here at Become!

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But of course first and foremost you need to figure out what is the right gift for each person. For that special guy, the best way to find the perfect gift is to find his soft spot. Is he a geeky tech gadget aficionado?

If so, then be sure to check out and browse our excellent selection of hi-tech products from the blue ipod nano 5th generation 8gb or the latest Sony DVD player. If he is a more of a sporty type of guy, then how about a mountain bike or a football t-shirt for the more passive sporty guy? Does he likes to pamper and coddle himself, then why don’t you get him a skin care set for men or a winter fragrance like Burberry Brit? Finally, for the trendy metrosexual type of guy, you should definitely get him a Ben Sherman shirt or perhaps a black leather jacket.

Hard to buy for

It’s true that women can be really difficult to please but that is why you need to be original or play the easy card and settle for those common yet timeless gift types. If you really want to please her, try to remember the last time you went out together, remember that sequin dress she spotted but couldn’t afford? If she is trendy but also a tech geek, then she would surely appreciate a hot new pink sony vaio notebook or one of the newest smartphones. If she likes to listen to music while doing sports, then the ipod nano 5th generation 16gb orange would be perfect.
 
If you can’t find out what her weak spot is, then there are timeless gifts that are easy and always a safe bet such as skin care gift baskets or the latest designer perfumes. And of course, sexy satin lingerie it is always a hit for the both of you!

Santa Claus’ Gifts List

This time of the year is without a doubt everybody’s favourite, especially for kids! Christmas decorations throughout the city, snow on the ground and rooftops, and general holiday cheer all around and of course lots and lots of lovely shopping! One of the best things about the holidays are the massive availability of gifts and the extended wishlists for you to pick from. Of course kids always know what is cool and what is not-do you?

Here are a few tips and ideas to help you more fully prepare for this season of gift giving.

The Latest and Greatest Gadgets of the Season

This Christmas is going to be hi-tech more than ever. In 2009, there have been a lot of great new products coming out and it is especially hard to keep up with electronics.

Let’s take a look at some highlights that shouldn’t be missing under tree:

What’s the best way to display your favourite photos? Of course, you say in a frame but that’s only partly correct. Take a look at the Sony Digital Frame: With this great gadget you can have a slide show running from your last ski trip when you have guests at your house. And when there are no guests you can just have one picture, like a normal frame. Pretty cool, isn’t it?

If you have had enough of the big old TV and you want to give your partner a flat screen, I recommend a Philips LCD TV. They come in great designs, such as black, white or even a transparent frame. And they are so space-efficient and light weight; you can even put them on the wall! I’m sure your partner will appreciate this present. And what goes best with a new LCD TV? A brand new DVD HDD recorder! With this device you can store your weekly TV shows on the hard drive and if you want to keep it just burn it on a DVD with the same device. Everything is saved in high definition to give you maximum viewing pleasure.

We all know how the best vacation can turn into a little nightmare if you don’t get to your destination because you didn’t have an updated street map or you missed the right turn. The TomTom GO 530 will help you to get to the right place in the fastest time. Every family member will appreciate its colour LCD touch-screen with address input, Map Share technology and weather reports.

Another amazing family present is the Sony PlayStation 3 Slim. As it says in the name it is 33% smaller than its predecessor and it is not only a gaming device but also a Blu-ray DVD player.

Since all of these products vary in price, you are sure to find a gift within your budget. Merry hi-tech Christmas!

Winter Coats & Jackets

Winter is already here and it is time to bring out the jackets, hats and scarves.

Winter clothes don’t mean that you have to be completely bundled up in layers and layers of clothes and loose your sense of style. Here at Become.co.uk we offer a great selection of coats and jackets to help you to stay both warm and chic!

There are a lot of styles to choose from like leather jackets or cadet jackets or refined blazers.Make sure that you choose your jacket of choice based on your body type and personal style.

If you are short, jackets are probably better-suited for you as opposed to long coats which will tend to make you look even shorter.
If you have some sexy curves, you should probably opt for a tailored jacket to outline and highlight your waist. For those of you that live in consistently rainy cities, you should probably stay away from white coats as they have a tendency to get dirty quite easily.

As far as your comfort is concerned, the material of your outerwear is very important. Read the care and maintenance suggestions and make sure that it has some wool inside if you are planning on walking outside and using public transportation loads. If you are living in a windy and rainy city, then you should preferably go for some sort of waterproof material.

Since this year it is still very trendy and cool to wear 80’s revival styles, you should definitely consider a funnel collar jacket which will be very stylish paired with a long lands end scarf. You could also think about some coloured jackets like a purple leather jacket, to have give you more style whilst making a bolder statement.

If you’re looking for a long coat, Trench coats will always be on style. The great thing with trench coats are that they always look very elegant. A black or beige trench coat coupled with a stripe scarf would be a wonderfully unique and polished look for this winter.  For men, the biker style is always trendy. Check out the snickers jacket, it is a very warm jacket and is very trendy for this season. And to look perfectly in style this winter it is best to pair this with McQueen scarves.

Finally, to stay warm and whilst changing your look everyday don’t forget to check out our hats. They are both cosy and stylish and they can give that final touch to your ensemble for a different look each and every day. Like a fedora hat for girls night out or a pom pom hat for a more casual style.

Boots & Shoes for Women

This winter is still going to be all about boots. So if you haven’t bought any yet, now is the time. If you already have bought some, there are so many to choose from that you can probably indulge yourself with an extra one! Boots come in all shapes and sizes ranging from tall boots to short boots or ankle boots, whichever style you go with, you cannot go wrong as all of these are  definitely hot this winter and you can choose one for every mood.

If you like the 80’s revival  style, you definitely need a pair of booties, they are great paired with tights or leggings. They are very versatile and you can find them with low heels for a more rock n’ roll look or high heels if you like to be chic and sophisticated at all times. If trendy and casual is more your style then you should invest in a pair of chestnuts UGG boots or Mukluks.They are fabulous with a pair of dark skinny jeans.

Over the knee boots are what you are looking for your night out with the gals. Fly London offers a great range of black tall boots for a much  dressier style. Over the knee boots are great with a pair of shorts and opaque tights. Knee high boots are very sexy and sophisticated and won’t require any extra accessories,- you should try to keep the rest of your outfit sober if you don’t want to show bad taste.
As you see, boots are so versatile and fashionable that they are a must-have in any wardrobe. They can really define your outfit and totally change your style,- they are great to revive or spice-up some old outfits.

Battle the Elements and Protect your Skin

If the sun is an enemy for your skin so is the winter! During the winter time is really important to regularly moisturize your skin to avoid dry, rough skin.
Winter weather can be really rough on your skin and permanently damage, and age it before its time.

When choosing a moisturizer for your skin, here are a few things that you should consider:

You should also take special care of your lips before they crack and split because of the dry, cold air. Regularly use of a lip moisturizer to protect your lips from the weather aggression is the best preventative option.

If your lips are already dry choose a lip balm that contains oils to lubricate your lips without being too greasy. If your lips are peeling, you should use an exfoliating lip balm to remove dry skin and smooth the appearance of your lips. If your lips are sensitive, avoid balms containing alpha or beta hydroxyl, glycolic or fruit acids. For cracked and split lips, opt for a medicated lip balm with active ingredients like camphor and menthol that have antiseptic properties and help soothe and aid the healing of your lips.

Even if we are wrapped under several layers of clothing throughout the winter, you shouldn’t forget about your body! Therefore,  it is important that you always moisturize your skin after showering. You can pick some body oil to avoid winter itch especially on your legs.

Last but not least, generously moisture your feet. Pick a very thick cream containing oil or Vaseline lotion, apply it on your feet put your socks on and sleep with it at night. The next day your feet will be very soft!

Perfumes & Fragrances this Winter

Usually during the colder season scents are fuller and heavier, which reflect the sort of season we are in. Why we use heavier scents in winter and lighter scents in summer all comes down to our skin. The skin is an amazing organ. In the summer months natural body oils help to extend the fragrance. In winter our skin dries out and it is difficult for the skin to absorb the fragrance. Perfumes need to be stronger to last throughout the day.

Many designers are aware of changing skin according to seasons and they come out with winter specific perfumes. So it is easy to find the right fragrance for you, just try them:

Popular Makeup Trends this Winter

Winter 2009-2010 will reflect the colours of winter with many grey’s and dark shades. But don’t worry, we are not going to walk around like a sad bunch.

Accessories and make up add beautiful accents of vibrant colours and freshness to our autuum and winter appearance. Metallic eye shadows are the trend this season. Shades like bronze and greys go beautifully with darker clothing. In contrast to the colourful eyes, the trend for lips is rather pale or pink with nude lipstick, concealer and pink gloss.

Nail art this season makes up for the rather natural lips. The hit this season is matte nail polish with it amazing colours. purple nail polish is the trend setter.