MARCH MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING, HOMEWARE + ACCESSORIES

Hello everyone and Happy March! I don't know about anyone else but i am super excited for this month, mainly because we are going to be finally saying goodbye to the cold weather and hello to spring (fingers crossed). Also with Spring being just around the corner, it is definitely the month to add some spring/summer pieces to my wardrobe...

1. prettylittlething black printed tupac hand t-shirt | click to buy |

So first of all i just want to put it out there that Pretty Little Thing have so many great pieces new-in/on the site in general and so much so, i ended up placing two separate orders. One of my favourite things i picked up is this Tupac t-shirt, i love not only the style of the t-shirt but also the contrast of black t-shirt with the filter on the print and i just think it is such a beautiful photograph in general. I love how this t-shirt looks with some leather look jeans, you can either tuck the t-shirt into your bra to make it slightly cropped, into the top of your jeans or wear as normal and for only £15 the quality of the t-shirt is really nice.

2. prettylittlething blush stitch detail cross body bag | click to buy |

Another Pretty Little Thing piece is this beautiful blush stitch chain cross body bag, i love how just by simply adding this bag to an outfit will instantly turn your look into something spring appropriate. This bag is the perfect bag to take out with you when you obviously don't need to carry a bunch of things as it is pretty small, but just for going out for lunch, dinner or a night out it is perfect. You can definitely style this bag up or down too.

3. prettylittlething grey girl you got this t-shirt | click to buy |

Ok this is the last Pretty Little Thing item, i swear ha ha! Another "slogan" t-shirt that i picked up the same time as i did the Tupac t-shirt is this grey girl you got this t-shirt. This t-shirt is part of their new everyBODYinPLT collection, which consists of so many nice woman inspired slogans from t-shirts to sweatshirts/hoodies and joggers. 100% of profits going to the charity WAGGGS.

4. h&m home gold window-shaped mirror | click to buy |

Moving away from clothing for a minute and heading into homeware mode. I have loved this style of mirror for so long now but every single one that i have seen in-store/online have been super expensive and then by magic, i was just looking on the new-in section at H&M and i came across one just the same yet this is super affordable at just £24.99.

5. primark lilac cami | click to view |

As well as Pretty Little Thing, another place that i have recently picked more than a handful of things up from is Primark and their new-in section is full of great pieces. Something they have a lot of in-store is these basic cami tops for just £4 and they come in so many different colours, as well as a few different patterned ones. I love how easy these are to throw on and how you can style them with a jacket for spring and worn alone in summer.

6. primark sea salt mist candle | click to view |

Next up is actually a candle that i featured in my recent spring candles for 2019 post, which if you didn't catch first time around you can catch up here. This particular candle from Primark featured in the post and is the perfect spring candle and for just £2 it is an absolute bargain, pretty much like all of the candles in Primark.

7. primark black cami bodysuit | click to view |

Also from Primark clothing-wise is something that i picked up at the end of January and loved so much that i went back to pick up another, that being this black ribbed cami strap bodysuit. They now do this particular bodysuit in several different colours, as well as a striped one that i picked up. Bodysuits are such a great staple to add to your wardrobe if you want to go for that tucked in look, with either a skirt or a pair of jeans. What i like the most about this particular one is how nice/comfortable it is to wear, how it has poppers to make going to the bathroom a lot easier than getting undressed and also how amazing the quality is for only £4.

8. missguided rose gold dome stud gladiator sandals | click to buy |

Finally we have a pair of sandals, yes you read right sandals! Even though it might seem a little early yet to think about wearing them, it is never too early to pick yourself up a good pair and even more so before all of the sizes all go out of stock. Once again this year Miss Guided have dropped their "valentino dupe" style sandals which i have loved for the last couple of years, i have them already in nude and black but this year they come in rose gold and of course i just needed them ready for the summer months this year.

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

MY JANUARY MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES

Hello everyone! I know that in my goals for 2019 post i said that for January my aim was to spend less and save more, but that being said i really wanted to still share my monthly must-buys post. Seeing as i skipped on sharing my must-buys at the end of last year, i thought i would share with you some of the must-buy items that i picked up towards the end of last year/the start of this year so far...

1. FitBit versa health and fitness smartwatch | amazon exclusive |

So first up is something that i had wanted to get for a while and that is a smartwatch, which i finally ended up getting one for Christmas. Smartwatches are such a great way to track your health and fitness on a daily basic, especially for making sure you get in those 10,000 steps a day. I have the white and rose gold FitBit Versa, which is an exclusive to Amazon edition. I love how sleek the watch it, as well as the fact it goes with anything i wear. My favourite features (which you can keep a track on via the app) are the sleep tracker, exercise features to help achieve your goals and an hours active feature.  

2. damien: a stark novel book six | kindle edition |

I am so excited to get reading this book, as i have loved every single book in the series previous and i highly recommend giving the series a read. These books have always been those that have completely captured me and forced me to want to binge read them, as i just couldn't put them down. The reason for me being so excited for this book is the fact that it is all from Damien's p.o.v and i am so intrigued to know what is going off in that head of his, after all these years just as i was to jump inside Jesse's head in the With This Man book.

3. new look emilee coated jeans | asos |

I picked these up just before Christmas as a back up plan for Christmas Day but i ended up wearing them on New Year's instead. The fit of these are so nice, with a skinny fit but as they are a "jegging type" pull-on jean it makes them super comfortable. I actually mentioned on Twitter how they made me think of Ross from Friend's every time i went to the bathroom and prayed i wouldn't end up in that situation, as this effect trousers always makes me think of that episode.

4. side stripe active wear crop top | primark |

With it being January, of course everyone seems to have gone fitness wear crazy and Primark by far have really impressed me, with their new range of active wear. They have a wide range of sports bra's/crop tops that are just £5, which is such a bargain and they are super comfortable to workout in. They of course also do the matching bottoms to the tops, along side hoodies, sweatshirts and bottoms and everything is such a good price.

5. lips le femme slogan t-shirt | boohoo |

If you have read a lot of my posts previously, then you will know i love Boohoo and especially their slogan t-shirts at the moment. I recently picked up this Le Femme slogan tee in black (which is currently unavailable) but it also comes in white and grey. What i love about Boohoo is the pricing is super affordable, everything is very on trend at the time and the quality of the clothing is always so good.

6. adidas superstar trainers | office |

I am usually only really into wearing all white trainers, that being said my niece actually has this pair of Superstars by Adidas with the black detailing and i thought how nice they looked. So of course over Christmas i got my hands on pair from Office and saved a ton of money on them, as not only did i pick up them in a junior sizing (which is a hack if you are a size 3-5) as they are cheaper in general but they also had a discount over on at the time. 

7. cream cable detail knitted jumper | prettylittlething |

Finally through-out December i had picked up so many different jumpers, mainly from Missguided and of course Prettylittlething. Jumpers are such a winter wardrobe staple as the weather is super cold at the moment and all you want to do is keep warm, yet still look put together. I love, love, love this cream (almost white) cable knitted jumper as it is super cosy. Also looking at the two items together on the page, i feel like the jumper and coated jeans would look good paired together.

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

WHAT I PICKED UP ON BLACK FRIDAY

Hello everyone! So as you will all probably know last Friday was Black Friday, in fact all of last week was pretty much Cyber Week and there were so many deals going on online. I was hoping to make it through Black Friday without making any purchases but of course, i caved and couldn't resist taking advantage of some of the amazing deals on offer. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share what i picked up on Black Friday...

I posted a Black Friday deals and discount codes post, which you can catch up on here. All offers/discount codes were valid at time of purchase, some of the discounts might still be valid or slightly different currently.

1. noisy may leather jacket | 20% off at ASOS |

So on ASOS they had 20% off everything all weekend using the code HELLO20 and there wasn't really anything that i needed but i did decide to add a couple of staple pieces to my wardrobe. I picked up this leather jacket from the brand Noisy May, which i already have a few items in my wardrobe by them and the quality of their clothes are really good. Sizing's run in XS, S, M, L, XL but they are labelled in brackets with UK sizing, i went for an S which is an 8-10 and it fits perfectly (even with jumpers layered underneath).

2. cold shoulder ruffle detail jumper | 25% off at Boohoo |

I actually placed an order on Boohoo at the start of last week when they had a 25% off everything code, which of course i had to take advantage of that. My favourite piece from the entire order that i picked up was this black cold shoulder ruffle detail jumper, as i just thought it would be the perfect more dressy type of jumper because of the detailing. This jumper is actually by the brand Brave Soul, which they also stock on ASOS. Sizing's run in XS, S, M, L, i went for a small and it fits perfectly.

3. black cropped denim jacket | 30% off at PRETTYLITTLETHING |

Another outerwear wardrobe staple i decided to pick up is a new black denim jacket, as i wanted one that was more cropped than the one i had picked up in the summer. As there was 30% off everything using the code EARLY30 discount, i just couldn't not pick the one up that i had previously had my eye on. The sizing runs in regular UK sizing from 4-16, i went for a size 10 for layering but i definitely think i could of got away with a size 8 for just wearing with a tee underneath.

4. black coated denim button down skirt | 30% off at PRETTYLITTLETHING |

The only other item that i picked up on PLT is probably my favourite thing from everything i picked up this Black Friday. I had wanted to pick up a leather or leather look skirt for the festive period and once i saw this one in the site, it just had to go into my basket as it is just what i had in mind. What i like about this one is the silver button detailing down the front. Just like the denim jacket the sizing runs from 4-16 and i also went for a size 10 in this, which is true to size. 

5. white knitted jumper | 20% off everything at H&M |

H&M this autumn/winter has been the place for knitwear and i have picked up so many different ones, as they are super affordable and are great quality/wash nice. This white jumper is super soft/cosy and is a bargain on its own full price, for just £8.99 and then you can take 20% off of that also. Knitwear in H&M runs from size XS-XL and i always tend to opt for an XS, as they run slightly larger. I also picked up some Christmas presents from H&M (which i won't share just in case the people i am buying for are reading this). 

6. the slender blend 1.2K | 45% off everything at Protein World |

Finally something i couldn't say no to was to get another The Slender Blend in stock for when i run out of my current one, as they had 45% off everything using the code BLACKOUT but i actually received a 50% off VIP code via email. This made a 1.2K tub just £16 rather than the usual £31.99, which is such a bargain. The flavours to choose from were Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Banana, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Mint and White Chocolate/Raspberry. 

Catch up on my favourite nail polishes for autumn/winter: here

xo.

AUGUST MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING, FOOD, MOVIES + MORE

Hello everyone and Happy August! With it being a new month means only one thing, it is time for another instalment of monthly must-buys. This month i have a good selection of must-buy items from fashion to food and even tv/movies, as well as some upcoming/things i want to pick up ASAP...

1. protein world slender blend | £31.99 (1.2KILO) |

So first up i recently decided to pick up some of the slender blend, as i had been wanting to give it a try for a while now and i thought it would be perfect for something super quick (meal replacement perfect for breakfast time) yet was full of  good stuff. I actually picked mine up whilst they had money off on the site so this huge size only cost £22.99 yet it is usually £31.99 and you get 30 servings out of it. They also come in a wide range of flavours but i decided to just try simple vanilla to begin with, although i do have my eye on chocolate mint.

2. prettylittlething tan large wooden structured clutch | £35 |

If you follow me on Instagram then you might have seen my stories earlier in the week, sharing a few of my favourite things on PLT at the moment and this bag is definitely one of them. I have mentioned in a few different style related posts about how obsessed i am with the whole wooden/wicker bag vibes right now, what makes this one different is you can also pick one up in either black or white and of course the traditional wood colour.

3. primark beauty coconut body scrub | £3 |

When it comes to shower gels, body lotions and scrubs i am all for anything and everything coconut scented, so naturally when i spotted that Primark now have a coconut body scrub i was going to be excited. The scent of this is literally giving me all of the summer holiday/beach vibes and for just £3, what a bargain must-have product to have in your shower this August.

4. boohoo basic swing cami | £5 |

I am always picking up new basic tops as you can never have enough, as they are so good for day to day wear with a pair of jeans. I had tried the cami tops like this from Boohoo before and i wasn't that much of a fan but i am pretty sure they have recently changed them, for the better! I recently picked up a couple, one in black and one in this beautiful mustard colour.

5. topshop panther quilted shoulder bag | £29 |

Ooops another bag, but i am honestly such a sucker for Topshop bags and when i saw this new-in on the site i was just instantly in love. I know we have another month or so left of summer but i think this will make a great transition into autumn bag, re-introducing my favourite a/w colour....black of course!

6. silk fred black leather biker jacket | £49.99 |

So if you have read a few of my posts recently/have been keeping up, then you will probably know that this year i have become a lot more healthy in my lifestyle choices and with that of course i have lost weight. I actually picked up a brand new leather jacket from MissGuided earlier in the year but obviously once the warm weather hit, i wasn't reaching for it anymore. That being said when i did try it on a few days ago, i couldn't believe how much bigger it was on me and i definitely need a smaller sized one. There are always so many different black leather jackets to choose from online/in-stores but at this moment in time, this Silk Fred number is definitely my favourite (well favourite one out of those you don't need a mortgage for).

7. mister tonight kindle book by Kendall Ryan | £2.99 |

Once i had finished my current read, i was browsing through the kindle book store for inspiration on what to read next and i decided to give something a go by Kendall Ryan. I have heard of the author a lot before yet i hadn't read anything buy her and ever since finishing Mister Tonight in just two nights, it definitely left me wondering why i haven't read her books before. The way her books flow, how easy they are to get into is just perfect, i am also currently reading another book by her which i will be talking about in a post coming soon...

8. passionflix | $5.99 / £4.60 per month |

I have spoken about my love for the Passionflix movie service for almost a year now ever since it launched, as it is something that i personally subscribe to also and love. The idea of Passionflix is turning romance books into movies/tv shows, which who doesn't love seeing some of their favourite books turned into film? Getting to the point in just one week, the first tv series to the site will be released (the first three episodes) and that is Driven. Driven is a book series that i have mentioned over the past couple of months, which i decided to read as i hadn't done so already before it was released on screen. I never expected this series to be one of my favourites i have ever read, which has me even more excited to binge watch on release day! 

Catch up on last month's must-buys post HERE...

xo.

THINGS I'M LOVING ON PRETTYLITTLETHING RIGHT NOW

Hello everyone! So over the past couple of months i have found myself loving, lusting and buying so many different pieces of clothing, accessories and footwear for the spring/summer season. I honestly feel like the clothing for this season is on a different level to what it was last year and especially the previous autumn/winter, plus buying clothes for summer is so much more fun. With that in mind and following a similar theme to a post i shared last month which was a things i'm loving on ASOS right now post, for today's instalment i thought i would share with you the things i am loving on PRETTYLITTLETHING right now as like ASOS, Boohoo and Missguided, they are one of my favourite sites to buy clothing...

1. red embroidered bardot crop top | £20 |

So i never usually like anything red, as i never really thought it suited my colouring but i actually recently discovered how wearing red via a print, rather than in just one block colour looks a lot nicer and i really love this style of print at the moment. You can pick this crop top up in a petite fit or regular fit and it is also available to buy as a co-ord, to pair together or wear either one separately. 

2. white polka dot chiffon flare sleeve top | £15 |

I love, love, love this top style at the moment with the whole wrap style or where they look like a wrap top, especially in black and white form. I actually recently picked up a bargain black and white strip wrap top in H&M sale for £5, which i was shocked at because it is one of those items of clothing that looks way more expensive than it is and i feel like this PLT polka dot number has the same vibe to it.

3. kicho silver ornate double western style belt | £12 |

I am loving two different styles of belts at the moment, especially paired with black denim jeans one being the whole "gucci belt" dupe style and the other being the western style belt which seems to be so on trend again recently, probably due to the whole festival vibe going on. PLT actually have a view different style options in western belts, but this one has to be my favourite and it comes in both silver and gold finishes.

4. petite white high rise skinny white jeans | £20 |

The constant struggle is always real for me when it comes to buying jeans, the main reason being is i am super short especially my legs so regular length jeans are always a no go. The thing i love about PLT is just like Topshop, they have things available in the same style but in both regular fit and petite and that helps a short girl out. I really want to pick up a pair of white jeans for this summer, as i feel like they can look super dressed up or dressed down effortlessly.

5. gold layered disk plunge necklace | £6 |

So when it comes to jewellery i go in phases with it, i will either really enjoy wearing pieces and then i will not want to wear any at all. That being said recently i am loving opting for small dainty pieces of jewellery, whether that be a thin bracelet or dainty layered necklaces like this and for £6 this necklace is an absolute steal for the quality you are getting.

6. bardot double tie top | £22 |

When it comes to spring/summer i have mentioned before i am all about the bardot/cold shoulder style tops and i love this PLT number, which actually comes in three different colours (stone, red and baby pink) and the baby pink one is definitely my favourite. Even though this top is still technically a cropped top you can get away with not showing any skin, especially if you style it with either high-waist-ed jeans or shorts.   

7. brown round basket tassel cross-body bag | £22 |

I have actually seen a fair few people wearing this style of bag recently and usually this would not be my style at all, but i must say i love how this bag looks and i think it would be one of those bags that could totally switch up the way a plain outfit looks, as well as adding a touch of summer with the whole basket style finish. Also out of all of the more affordable ones i have seen this one from PLT is my favourite, as once again you always know you are going to get a good quality product from the brand.

8. black mirrored rounded sunglasses | £8 |

Finally we have another pair of sunnies, but ever since falling in love with my mirrored/flare lens style ones i picked up from ASOS last month i have become attracted to the style and i find myself lusting after so many pairs. Just like ASOS, PLT sunnies are also super affordable which is great because they you don't have to get overly worried about them getting scratched and stuff, like you would do if you have paid £100+ for a pair of designer ones.

Catch up on my previous blog post HERE...

xo.

TIPS + TRICKS | HOW TO STAY STYLISH FOR LESS

Hello everyone! Staying "on-trend"/up to date on style could be seriously costly, but it honestly doesn't have to be that way at all and there are so many ways to stay stylish for less money. This doesn't just count for clothing, style is more than just clothes it is also accessories, lifestyle choices and beauty. With that in mind for today's post, i thought i would share with you some of my tips and tricks on how to stay stylish on a budget...

1. swap designer labels for high-street pieces

You might think you are getting the best by spending the extra cash on a designer bag or clothing, yet you might be surprised what you can get on the high-street or online for a lot less. If you are a lover of designer handbags, then a way to get your hands on something super similar is by shopping on shein. This is where i picked up my "chanel boy bag" dupe from and the quality of the bags are really good for the price point. 

2. wait until there is a discount code or sale

When it comes to shopping online the best thing to usually do is wait it out, especially until there is a discount code or the item comes on sale. Clothing sites which have so many affordable versions of on trend pieces such as Boohoo, MissGuided and PrettyLittleThing have discount codes available weekly if not daily. This way you can pick up some items you have your eye one and save money by doing so.

3. save money on having your nails done by diy'ing them at home

Having a manicure/acrylics/gel nails every couple of weeks or once a month can quickly become costly at around £30 a time, save yourself money by giving yourself a manicure at home. Whether that be simply painting them, or adding your own acrylics which are simple to apply and can be picked up from as little as £1 from Primark (they are my favourites). Even if you like to get creative with nail art, watch tutorials or search Pinterest for easy step by step guides on how to re-create it on your own nails.

4. choose drugstore makeup over high-end makeup

When it comes to makeup i do love a good high-end product but there are definitely a lot of drugstore products that i love even more, especially when it comes to foundations. Wearing high-end makeup every single day can become costly, especially because you are going through things quicker so swap out your high-end foundation/concealer for everyday use and limit using high-end to weekends/special occasions. 

5. choose pieces that will go with multiple things

If you are going to invest in something, make sure before buying it is something that is going to go with more than one thing. There is no point in wasting your money on something you can wear only once, or with only one outfit. One of my favourite things to do is wear a simple outfit and switch up the way it looks with a different jacket, coat, cardigan and shoes. 

6. style your hair different

Another really easy step to look put together/stylish is to put in a little more effort when it comes to your hair, you could be wearing a simple pair of jeans and top but look really put together with a really easy to do hairstyle. My favourite thing to do is a easy DIY salon looking blow-dry at home, which i mentioned in a recent beauty hacks i swear by post. I also love doing voluminous waves, which can be super quick and easy to do by placing your hair in a high pony-tail and curling as you normally would before removing the hair-tie. 

7. how to afford luxury fragrances

Smelling good is sometimes as good if not the perfect way to finish off a stylish look and perfume can be super expensive, but there are ways to dodge the cost. A great tip is to shop/search for designer fragrance dupes from places such as Next, M&S, Primark and New Look for a lot less. Other great ways are to try out a fragrance subscription service or even shop duty free/sales. 

8. make your old clothes new again

Another great way to switch up some of your current wardrobe pieces is to do a little DIY on them, whether that be adding rips to a plain pair of jeans or making them into shorts. There are so many great step by step ways on how to DIY your clothing/accessories on Pinterest, which you would be surprised at how simple they are to do. If DIY isn't really your thing, you can also add things to an existing outfit such as a belt.

Catch up on my previous tips + tricks post HERE...

xo.

MY FEBRUARY MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES + BEAUTY

Hello everyone! So last month i shared a different style of post to my blog, sharing my must-buys for the month of January. This post included some of the items i had recently picked up or some of the items that i wanted to pick up during the month. With that in mind and seeing as it is now February i thought i would share this months must-buy items, from clothing to accessories, tech items and of course beauty...

1. | boohoo suedette biker jacket | £38 |

I have seen quite a few different "suedette" style biker jackets including a khaki coloured one which would definitely break the bank, that being said boohoo has a similar style jacket for a lot less and it comes in a few different colours. I love this neutral coloured one, as well as the black one!

2. | lush cosmetics tisty tosty bath bomb | £3.50 |

There is only one thing better or equally as good as Christmas products from Lush and that is Valentine's day, Prince Charming has been my favourite shower gel for years but i believe they have stopped stocking it now. Even though this has happened there is a bunch of amazing smelling products including one of my favourite bath bombs at the moment!

3. | skinnydip dalmatian card holder | was £8 now £5 |

Ever since getting my new purse, which i shared in last months must-buys i have been struggling for room for all of my cards so i decided i definitely needed to pick a card holder up. I fell in love with how cute/classic this one from Skinnydip was and it is so in-expensive. 

4. | adidas originals campus trainers | £55.99 |

I have been lusting after these trainers in this icey pink shade for so long, that it just got ridiculous that i didn't buy myself a pair already. I have recently really got back into wearing trainers more, they are just so comfy and look great with so many different outfits!

5. | h&m beauty warm desert blush | £8.99 |

I have heard so many different things about H&M makeup, that i really want to give some things a try. I love how a lot of the packaging is giving me Tom Ford makeup vibes but for a lot less money, especially this blush shade which really has my attention.

6. | le specs liar liar cat-eye sunglasses | £40 |

I recently broke my current sunglasses which i loved but i wasn't all that mad, because they weren't every expensive. So i decided to go on the hunt for a new pair and fell in love with this surprisingly cheap for net-a-porter and they are my favourite style and tortoiseshell print.

7. | the man in the black suit kindle book by sylvain reynard | £4.66 |

So i have recently started to read this book which i mentioned in my recent "books i want to read in 2018" post and oh my oh my, i am equally as hooked/obsessed as i was when i read Gabriel's Inferno by the same author. Definitely a must-read book this month!  

8. | lancome custom highlight drops | £26 |
I am completely obsessed with liquid highlighters, so naturally when i laid eyes on this new launch from Lancome of course i was going to want to get my hands on some. There is four different shades available but my favourite by far is the shade called golden glow.

9. | prettylittlething black oversized knitted jumper | £25 |
Everyone needs that basis black knit in their wardrobe and mine is in need of being replaced, more specifically with a more thick knit and this one from PLT is perfect for that. I love jumpers from the brand as they are such great quality, wash nice and aren't expensive!

10. | skinnydip pretty cute iPhone phone case | £6 |
I recently picked up a new phone case from my favourite place to get them from and that is of course Skinnydip, because of how many cools prints they have. I actually had my eye on this "pretty fucking cute" one for a while now, so seeing as it was in the sale i couldn't resist!

11. | yankee candle rainbow cookie candle | from £1.71 |
Finally i am completely obsessed with the new scents launched on Yankee Candle, especially this rainbow cookie scent. This scent is two of the types of scents i love together both sweet and fresh, as it is infused with soft vanilla, citrus and peach. The packaging colour/design also!

Catch up on my january must-buys blog post HERE...

xo.

CURRENT NON-BEAUTY FAVOURITES

Hello everyone! It came to my attention the other day that it has been a hot minute since i last did a non-beauty related favourites post, talking all things non beauty related obviously. Seeing as it is December i am loving a whole bunch of different festive related things like food, music and tv/movies, as well as a few fashion favourites. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share my current non-beauty favourites.

| fashion favourites | miss selfridge checked scarf (similar linked) |

During "Black Friday" week i picked up this scarf (shown in image) in House of Fraser, i was looking to stock up on a few different scarves for the winter months anyway but when i spotted this particular one, i just couldn't leave it in the shop. I love all the different shades of pinks, with the slight blue and yellow accents as i don't really have anything like this in my wardrobe. It was also such a bargain, as it was £8 down from £16.

| fashion favourites | prettylittlething + boohoo |

For clothing at the moment i have really been loving both pretty little thing and boohoo also, they both have so many great knitwear pieces, coats/jackets and especially this boohoo faux fur gilet. I love faux fur jackets/gilet's, as they can add a little something extra to a plain outfit during the cold months. I also have a similar black faux fur gilet that i have been wearing again, which i picked up last winter from pretty little thing.

| music favourites | mariah carey merry christmas (spotify link) |

So towards the end of November and during the whole of December, the majority of music that i have playing on my Spotify is Christmas music and of course the most played album the same as every year is Mariah Carey's classic Merry Christmas album. I also love all the classics pretty much the same as every year, Spotify have some really great festive playlists under the Seasons Greetings genre.

| movie favourites | christmas movies (netflix link) |

Just like with music, from November right up until January i am constantly watching Christmas movies as they are just the best aren't they? I love how feel good a lot of them are and the Christmas24 channel is constantly playing on the TV, as i love the tv Christmas movies the best and the classics of course. Netflix also have a bunch of new festive films which have been recently added, along side a few other channels. If you want to know a huge list of some of my favourite Christmas movies, then tweet me @iamkatiee_ and i will do a separate post.

| food + drink favourites |

Is it just me of does anyone else use the whole of December as an excuse to nibble on something naughty more than usual? by saying "ok seeing as it is Christmas" ha! With that in mind at the moment food-wise i am living for all of the sweet treat snacks, especially mince pies, terry's chocolate orange (these popping candy ones are amazing) and also white chocolate covered oreo's, which are the best thing in the whole world anyway. Drink-wise which i have mentioned in a different post, i am living for the Starbucks festive drinks made with soy milk.

Catch up on last weeks blog post instalments...

| winter wonderland | christmas homeware picks | quick no makeup, makeup |

xo.