UPDATED, 10:30 AM: RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Shangela won a round in court Wednesday as a judge dismissed two of the claims in a man’s lawsuit accusing of the We’re Here co-host of rape in 2020 in Louisiana.
01.10.2023 - 09:13 / ok.co.uk
It’s now only two months until December, and if you’re thinking of treating yourself to an advent calendar and you love home fragrance, you might want to consider a candle-filled calendar. Advent calendars traditionally contain pictures or chocolate – and beauty calendars are now hugely popular – but there’s been a rise in more unusual Christmas countdowns hitting the market, from cheese and beer to socks and pet treats. And one type we particularly love is candle advent calendars.
If you love home fragrance, you’ll know there’s nothing better than receiving a scented candle as a gift – and with an advent calendar filled with them, you’re getting one every day of December! We’ve rounded up our pick of the best, from bargain buys to blow-the-budget luxury, to keep your home looking cosy and smelling great this Christmas. As with most advent calendars, however, they tend to sell out quickly, so it’s a good idea to snap these up sooner rather than later. Here are our top picks… Best candle advent calendars for 2023 Diptyque Advent Calendar 2023, £390 – buy here The ultimate in luxury calendars, Diptyque’s is a show-stopper every year (with a price tag to match) – and this year’s is no exception.
Behind each of the 25 doors is a scented treasure from the brand, including 11 candles, in some of Diptyque’s most famous fragrances such as Figuier and Baies. It’s available to pre-order now, with delivery on 11 October. The White Company Advent Calendar, £170 – buy here We think The White Company’s scents are brilliant but underrated, and so here’s your chance to try them all.
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The countdown to Christmas is fast approaching, and December will be here before we know it. Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are the perfect opportunity to snap up an incredible advent calendar for your kids, with festive offerings from brands including LEGO and Hot Wheels at their cheapest ever price for a limited time. You’ll have to be an Amazon Prime member to avail of the mega discounts, but you can sign up for a free trial here.
Now that October is officially in full swing, the beauty advent calendar launches are coming in thick and fast, with Charlotte Tilbury’s Charlotte’s Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets, £160 here, the Elemis Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar, £189 here, and the John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2023, £195 here, all hitting the shelves this week. The latest brand to launch its beauty Christmas countdown is Jo Malone, with the London Gingerbread Land Christmas Collection 2023, £350 here, making its way onto the website earlier this week.
You can always count on TikTok to find a hidden fashion gem, and the most recent must-have discovery to hail from the social media site is a pair of Marks and Spencer’s ballet flats. The M&S Metallic Flat Ballet Pumps, £35 here, have been receiving high praise over on TikTok, with one video which racked up more than 11k likes in less than 24 hours calling them the ‘perfect flats’.
Christmas is just around the corner, and to celebrate the run-up to the festive season we’re thrilled to present our debut OK! Beauty Box Advent Calendar for Christmas 2023. This incredible 27-piece edit features 17 full-size products (yes, 17!) behind 25 dazzling doors, and comes packed in a festive red box – perfect for decorating your mantlepiece.
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Married At First Sight star Brad Skelly was axed from the E4 show following his "controlling and coercive" behaviour. Producers at the programme became concerned by Brad's actions towards his wife, Shona Manderson, after some tense scenes.The move comes after scenes last week, which appeared to show Brad telling Shona to "shut up." Twenty seven year old Brad, also claimed that he "allowed" his new wife to feel all of the emotions that she wanted to, as their relationship had hit a few bumps in the road recently.Those distressing scenes ended up with domestic violence charity Women's Aid making a statement, and it appears that the reality show's producers have come to a decision over Brad's future.
We know it might seem a bit early to start thinking about Christmas, but if you want to get your hands on one of the most coveted beauty advent calendars around, you’re going to want to start preparing now. Each year around this time beauty brands start releasing their advent calendars, and most of them sell out almost immediately.That’s most definitely the case when it comes to Charlotte Tilbury, who’s advent calendar has become the stuff of legends and is one of the most coveted makeup advent calendars around.The lauded Christmas countdown is back for another year and on sale now – here's what you can expect from the 2023 goodie box.
It's that time of year again when beauty advent calendars hit the shelves, with something to for everyone, whether you'l looking for high street or high end. And we've been particularly impressed by the No7 offerings this year. The popular Boots skincare brand has really catered for a range of shoppers, releasing three different calendars, focusing around the brand's best-selling skincare ranges: Protect & Perfect, Restore & Renew and Lift & Luminate.These are each priced at £54.95, but have values of between £208-£227.
Calling all beauty buffs, as Boots has unveiled the contents of its Ultimate No7 advent calendar that contains over £300 worth of free products.
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If you fancy treating yourself to a beauty advent calendar this year, we've been scouring the shops to find out which ones are really worth your money. And we think this one from Boots is seriously impressive. Boots is selling over 50 different advent calendars, but 24 Days of Premium Beauty Treats is the retailer's first ever 'premium' beauty advent calendar.
As a nation, we're known to love a good brew, whether that's a classic English breakfast, a fragrant Earl Grey or a calming chamomile tea, you can't go wrong. So much so, that a wide list of brewing brands have released their advent calendars for the perfect Christmas countdown for any tea lover. From an advent calendar dedicated to matcha tea enthusiasts, to 24 days of super blends or an advent calendar for two - brews are bringing it this festive season.
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Beauty advent calendar shopping is in full swing, and here’s one more you’re going to want to add to your wish list – this year’s offering from MAC. The iconic beauty brand released a festive countdown every year, and we think 2023’s is the best yet.