2024 GIFTS: ACCEPTED, RETURNED, DECLINED

Silver Socks - from Victoria Health. The first real solution to my Raynaud's Syndrome I've had the pleasure of sampling.

Silver Socks - from Victoria Health. The first real solution to my Raynaud's Syndrome I've had the pleasure of sampling.

The Oversize - by Navygrey. I was a member of their panel talk at Meadow, in January, and accepted this for my time and travel. (My husband has since SHRUNK this in the wash!!)

The Oversize - by Navygrey. I was a member of their panel talk at Meadow, in January, and accepted this for my time and travel. (My husband has since SHRUNK this in the wash!!)

De Mamiel Cleansing Balm: as part of my article for The Telegraph, in March. And because I love this brand.

De Mamiel Cleansing Balm: as part of my article for The Telegraph, in March. And because I love this brand.

A gift from HUSH. Open to working with them but would be keen to meet rather than accept gifts.

A gift from HUSH. Open to working with them but would be keen to meet rather than accept gifts.

Kanyen RF Facial Device, Ante Beauty, £399. Accepted as part of a 4 week trial for editorial purposes. I have continued to use. Very good results but you must remain loyal!

Kanyen RF Facial Device, Ante Beauty, £399. Accepted as part of a 4 week trial for editorial purposes. I have continued to use. Very good results but you must remain loyal!

Cosmetics a la Carte, a product I have loved since 2019. Included as part of editorial story (Telegraph 2024), £48.

Cosmetics a la Carte, a product I have loved since 2019. Included as part of editorial story (Telegraph 2024), £48.

Westman Atelier, Peau de Peche, £53 CG Consultancy kindly gifted me a collection of products for my Telegraph April 2024 piece. This was a game-changer.

Westman Atelier, Peau de Peche, £53 CG Consultancy kindly gifted me a collection of products for my Telegraph April 2024 piece. This was a game-changer.

A Gifting Suite from brand DL 1961 (denim). I can't actually shut my denim drawer.... so I don't need any more jeans right now and I'm not writing relevant editorial on this at present.

A Gifting Suite from brand DL 1961 (denim). I can't actually shut my denim drawer.... so I don't need any more jeans right now and I'm not writing relevant editorial on this at present.

Made of More, Night Souffle, £85 When the PR offered more products, I was very happy to accept this in particular which I now mix with an oil twice a week and slather on my skin at night. I love this so much I included in my latest beauty article.

Made of More, Night Souffle, £85 When the PR offered more products, I was very happy to accept this in particular which I now mix with an oil twice a week and slather on my skin at night. I love this so much I included in my latest beauty article.

Reformation Gifting - I just did not feel I needed to accept this kind offer.

Reformation Gifting - I just did not feel I needed to accept this kind offer.

Livotte London, £78. I love the girls behind this brand and they participated in VCHRISTMAS. I knew the tank would be cut in a flattering, interesting way, good enough to wear with smart trousers, and a blazer.

Livotte London, £78. I love the girls behind this brand and they participated in VCHRISTMAS. I knew the tank would be cut in a flattering, interesting way, good enough to wear with smart trousers, and a blazer.

An item from the Serena Bute collection. Beautiful but just not required in my wardrobe at present.

An item from the Serena Bute collection. Beautiful but just not required in my wardrobe at present.

MONC Eyewear, £260, Belleville I visited the store on Chiltern Street and was blown away, not just by the efforts to make a better pair of sunglasses, but the sustainable store fit too. I duly included the brand in my March newsletter and the brand

MONC Eyewear, £260, Belleville I visited the store on Chiltern Street and was blown away, not just by the efforts to make a better pair of sunglasses, but the sustainable store fit too. I duly included the brand in my March newsletter and the brand kindly gave me a pair of these Bellville sunglasses. Thank you.

Eye Chain Bracelet - Sonia Petroff. I was interested to read more on the Postive Luxury certification which Sonia has attained. Mostly I just really love an Evil Eye - it felt bad karma to decline! Bring on the luck!

Eye Chain Bracelet - Sonia Petroff. I was interested to read more on the Postive Luxury certification which Sonia has attained. Mostly I just really love an Evil Eye - it felt bad karma to decline! Bring on the luck!

Tank Top, Navygrey. I literally do not have this piece in my wardrobe! It is gorgeous, great layering. Lovely on its own. I hosted a Navygrey event and this was a thank you gift.

Tank Top, Navygrey. I literally do not have this piece in my wardrobe! It is gorgeous, great layering. Lovely on its own. I hosted a Navygrey event and this was a thank you gift.

Do we think I have an obsession with Navygrey!? I didn't believe the hype to be honest, but I can honestly say if you don't own a Breton, you SHOULD believe the hype on this one. (I accepted a Small).

Do we think I have an obsession with Navygrey!? I didn't believe the hype to be honest, but I can honestly say if you don't own a Breton, you SHOULD believe the hype on this one. (I accepted a Small).

Swimwear from Osale. I do not need any swimwear, and I'm trying to wear everything I own this summer. I wish them well.

Swimwear from Osale. I do not need any swimwear, and I'm trying to wear everything I own this summer. I wish them well.

Jossie nightdress, If Only If; I absolutely love this brand. I worked with them on a collaboration in 2022 and know this style suits me. I love that they have shifted to linen styles too. Thank you!

Jossie nightdress, If Only If; I absolutely love this brand. I worked with them on a collaboration in 2022 and know this style suits me. I love that they have shifted to linen styles too. Thank you!

The serum I heroed all summer, having tested it for 6 weeks prior to writing my 'Pressure to get Botox' article for The Telegraph. Ergothioneine is a product well worth trying, if you need a boost post summer - and I'm grateful to Victoria Health f

The serum I heroed all summer, having tested it for 6 weeks prior to writing my 'Pressure to get Botox' article for The Telegraph. Ergothioneine is a product well worth trying, if you need a boost post summer - and I'm grateful to Victoria Health for restocking my supply as a thank you.

Keen to know what Livaeco® felt like, this is Joanie x Celia Birtwell collaboration and I fell for the print, and the neat fit, complete with pussy-bow detail.

Keen to know what Livaeco® felt like, this is Joanie x Celia Birtwell collaboration and I fell for the print, and the neat fit, complete with pussy-bow detail.

At £15 this oil is almost too good to be true. I used it as an extra dose of moisture during the summer. It is also lovely in winter when skin can feel chapped or dry.

At £15 this oil is almost too good to be true. I used it as an extra dose of moisture during the summer. It is also lovely in winter when skin can feel chapped or dry.

This looks hard to wear but it really isn't. When the founder of Lavender Hill Clothing offered me the chance to keep hold of it, I knew the fabric, the fit and the nifty label position on the hem meant it was an item I would wear over and over, and

This looks hard to wear but it really isn't. When the founder of Lavender Hill Clothing offered me the chance to keep hold of it, I knew the fabric, the fit and the nifty label position on the hem meant it was an item I would wear over and over, and talk about. It's a game changer.

Hush Gifting - I was invited to choose from the new collection but didn't need anything new. Thank you for the offer.

Hush Gifting - I was invited to choose from the new collection but didn't need anything new. Thank you for the offer.

THAT dress from Mondo Corsini - this was given to me (and accepted) after it brought the brand a much larger dose of press coverage than either of us had anticipated. I also don't own a dress in this colour, nor one-shouldered so it felt a fresh add

THAT dress from Mondo Corsini - this was given to me (and accepted) after it brought the brand a much larger dose of press coverage than either of us had anticipated. I also don't own a dress in this colour, nor one-shouldered so it felt a fresh addition. I really have worn it over and over.

My husband and I are huge fans of Mother Root - and I highly recommend it as a gift for a weekend stay, or to anyone who prefers not to drink alcohol but wants a ginger kick. From £27.95

My husband and I are huge fans of Mother Root - and I highly recommend it as a gift for a weekend stay, or to anyone who prefers not to drink alcohol but wants a ginger kick. From £27.95

If we could avoid hair tantrums we'd all find the mornings easier.... so I did accept this generous offer, in a bid to test it on the children. They love it. (We still can't escape the tantrums though!)

If we could avoid hair tantrums we'd all find the mornings easier.... so I did accept this generous offer, in a bid to test it on the children. They love it. (We still can't escape the tantrums though!)

Louise Roe kindly sent me The Happy Hamper and my favourite item was this ceramic dish - great for soap, olives, peanuts or a winter pudding. Sharland England, run by Louise, is a treasure trove of gifts, not just larger furniture items.

Louise Roe kindly sent me The Happy Hamper and my favourite item was this ceramic dish - great for soap, olives, peanuts or a winter pudding. Sharland England, run by Louise, is a treasure trove of gifts, not just larger furniture items.