While you are buying things for others, don’t forget to get a pretty treat to pamper yourself. After all, Santa’s helpers deserve a reward.  Because your busy fingers probably need some TLC, buy yourself a Christmas nail varnish for your DIY mani. (You’ll need it for all the parties.)  We think a lovely shade of  red with sparkles, of course, will put you in a fabulous and festive mood.

For £20, the Chelsea Square shade from the All that Glitters collection by nails inc. makes you look like a diva with extra dazzle. And because the All that Glitters collection comes with two more shades, Park Lane (a lilac shade) and Electric Avenue (a  silver shade), you can match these polishes to any outfit for a bit more oomph. Or you could save and still look stunning with Red Velvet Cupcake, £5.99,  from Precision Nail Lacquer’s Christmas Collection 2010. This sparkly red shade is the ultimate in indulgence without being high in cost or in calories! Another pretty plus, it’s also free of toluene, formaldehyde and DBP.

By Christina Caicedo