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.

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS + DISCOUNT CODES

Hello everyone! As this Friday is in fact Black Friday and this year there is even more amazing deals going off all this week, from beauty, clothing, electrical, homeware and much more, i thought i would talk about all things Black Friday for today's instalment. I actually shared a similar style of post to this last Black Friday and so many people found it useful, so i thought why not do the same again this year also...

prettylittlething.com | 30% off everything using code: early30 |

boohoo.com | 25% off everything |

missguided | 25% off everything (or off register for first order) |

h&m | up-to 50% off denim and basics (ladies, mens + kids) |

GHD | up-to 30% off selected GHD's |

amazon | new deals added everyday |

 (oral b smart 5 5000 crossaction toothbrush deal of the day 71% off) here |

superdrug | 30% off protein world products + many more black friday deals |

yankee candle | buy one get one 50% off christmas candles |

debenhams | 15% off all beauty + up-to 50% new deals everyday |

argos | up-to 50% black friday even on technology |

dune | extra 5% off 20% off the black friday event using code: MVC24DLNOV18 |

gymshark | up-to 70% off site until 27th november |

joules | up-to 50% off black friday event (perfect for christmas shopping) |

m&s | 3 for 2 on christmas shop + sparks card offers |

wayfair | up-to 70% off + free delivery on all orders over £40 |

all beauty | up-to 60% off selected orders |

matalan | homeware black friday sale |

beautybay | up-to 50% off selected + up-to 30% off everything |

xo.

H&M PICKS FROM THE WEEKEND

Hello everyone! So this weekend i went shopping (mainly on the hunt for some new jeans), of course i ended up in H&M and once again found myself wanting to buying so many pieces. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share some of my favourite picks what i spotted in-store this weekend...

1. black fine-knit jumper | £12.99 |

First up is the item that i actually ended up buying, as i was on the look-out for a lighter weight/fine-knit basic black jumper and H&M is the place to look if you are looking for great knitwear. This jumper is the softest material, which feels like it will be super cosy this autumn/winter yet not overly warm and £12.99 is such a bargain.

2. strappy satin top with lace | £14.99 |

I spotted a few different patterned versions of this strappy satin lace detailed cami top but i love the leopard best out of the bunch, even though leopard is one of those things where you can go from cute to Pat Butcher in a split second (love that meme). These lace detailed cami's would look great either worn alone with a jacket or thick knit cardigan, or layered and styled with an off the shoulder knit jumper.

3. super skinny black ankle jeans | £19.99 |

As i already mentioned i was on the hunt for some new jeans this weekend, i spotted this pair first and they ticked all of the boxes but of course they didn't have my size in-stock. I love H&M jeans as they have a wide selection of styles/colours of denim and they are also really affordable but really good quality still.

4. khaki green shoulder bag | £19.99 |

For me H&M is hit and miss for bags but they actually have a few really nice new-arrival pieces in-store and online at the moment, this bag of course is one of them. This khaki colour is perfect to style with some autumn/winter outfits, especially with the contrast of the gold hardware detailing on the bag. This bag also comes in an equally beautiful powder pink shade!

5. light pink scarf | £12.99 |

As the weather has really taken a turn for the worse and dropped colder this weekend, i thought it was time to pick up a new scarf and they had a really large selection of both knitted/wool styles and cotton also, in so many different colours. That being said i am definitely more of a wool/knitted scarf kind of girl, as they are super cosy and i love this blush pink shade scarf.

6. scented candle in glass holder | £6.99 |

Of course i can't go into H&M and not take a look at the home section, as H&M is definitely one of my favourite places for homeware. I love their selection of candles, especially their bergamot and sandalwood scents and of course these new-in style glass jar candles are available is both of those scents.

7. white knitted jumper | £17.99 |

Another item i was going to pick up yet wasn't available in the size i wanted to get, was this beautiful super-soft white knitted jumper. This material of this jumper is still super light-weight and i think it would look great styled with jeans either tucked in with a belt or without, it also comes in black and a dark green shade. 

8. regular light denim girlfriend jeans | £34.99 |

Finally another pair of jeans that i spotted this weekend, this time is a girlfriend style which isn't a style i would usually opt for, i usually just stick with skinny leg jeans. What i like about these jeans is they are a still slim style in the leg yet a lot more relaxed, i also love the subtle distress to the jeans and the tapered frayed bottom.

Sign-up to H&M club for in-store/online offers and free delivery to save money of future purchases. You can also catch up on my previous post on tips how to save money on your wardrobe: here

xo.

FIVE MAKEUP FAVOURITES FOR £5 + UNDER

Hello everyone! So i have mentioned before how i feel like more and more drugstore/affordable makeup brands are simply slaying the product game as of late, which has made me save some money on opting for the affordable version over the high-end version. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you some of my current makeup favourites, which all come in at £5 and under per item...

1. revolution brow tint in the shade dark brown

You might have seen last year that Maybelline launched their "tattoo brow tint" product, where you basically paint it on, wait and peel off then your brows are all done. That being said i never got around to giving it a go, until Revolution recently launched their own brow tint coming in at just £5 and claiming to last for 3 days when left to develop for up to 2 hours. This is one of those products where i am left after giving it a go thinking why have i never used a product like this before? As before i was simply tinting my brows with brow dye and then still filling them in, this product does both jobs in one and does last as long if not a little bit longer than it states. You can either apply this product straight from the wand painting it on or with a brush, personally i have tried both and i prefer/think you get a better result by applying it with the wand.

2. primark my perfect colour concealer in the shade nude beige

Next up is a bargain concealer that is better than a bunch of different high-end/more expensive concealers and i can't seem to put it down, so much so i mentioned it in my recent everyday go-to affordable flawless base makeup post. This concealer is super hydrating as it is infused with vitamin e and aloe, has medium coverage and is crease-proof (which is something i struggle with when it comes to concealer) and the best part about it is that it retails for just £2 from Primark. This concealer reminds me of my much loved Maybelline Fit Me concealer, which i have gone through so many tubes of but in the future i think i will just opt for this concealer.

3. primark ps pro hd mascara in the shade black

When it comes to mascara i am super fussy and i only ever tend to end up liking something from Maybelline, L'Oréal or my favourite KIKO lash treatment mascara. That being said i picked up this one from Primark recently just to try it out and funny enough it is another one of those products i have picked up, expecting not to like but i end up loving. This mascara actually reminds me a lot of the KIKO last treatment mascara, especially as the wands are super similar and it allows you to coat every individual lash without being clumpy. It not only lengthens, it lifts, gives a voluminous finish and is also super black. For just £3 this is definitely one to pick up the next time you find yourself in or near a Primark store.

4. primark ps nude metallic lip gloss lip kit

The last of the bunch from Primark honestly, but i am just loving so many things from their beauty range at the moment and i feel like they are one of the brands slaying the makeup game for such affordable prices. I have wanted to give the lip kits a try for a while and i finally got my hands on one, which now i have thrown the box away i can't remember the shade name (it's the nude bronze one) and it doesn't say anywhere on the gloss or liner packaging. This gloss is honestly the perfect spring/summer gloss, as it is metallic but it isn't too metallic or opaque it is quite sheer which i like. The lip combination i am loving at the moment is the Morphe lip pencil in the shade Bamboo, MAC lipstick in the shade Peachstock and then this gloss on top. These lip kits come in a wide range of both matte and metallic glosses, that retail for £3 per kit.

5. c.y.o matte an eyelid matte eyeshadow in the shade deep thought

Finally we have an eyeshadow from a brand which is new to Boots in the UK and this eyeshadow is the first thing that i have tried from them, but i am obsessed with it so much so it is my everyday eyeshadow. My reason for picking this shade up is because i thought it was super similar to my favourite shade in the Dose of Colors palette, which i reach for on an everyday basis. When it comes to eyeshadow more often than not i just reach for one warm brown matte shade and blend it out, as it is super quick/easy and suits my eye colour so well, making them pop. The brand in general is super affordable, these single shadows retail for just £3.50.

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

eBAY MAKEUP STORAGE IDEAS UNDER £40

Hello everyone! When it comes down to having so much makeup/beauty products sometimes, is that you run out of storage and places to put things. Another issue is having things looking untidy because nothing is organised well, so extra storage pieces are always the best solution. Some storage pieces can be really heavy in price, but there are also a ton of different storage ideas that won't break the bank so much and the place for great in-expensive pieces is definitely eBay. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you, some great makeup storage ideas from the site for under £40 each.

1. beauty blender drying/holder stand | £1.27 |

When i first saw these floating around online, i thought why does this beauty site have egg cup holders? Well i was wrong it is in fact a genius holder for storing and drying your beauty blenders, which come in various colours/metals to fit in with your decor preference. They are also super in-expensive!

2. makeup/jewellery box acrylic x3 drawers w/ dividers | £19.99 |

This particular set of drawers is by the brand beautify and they have a huge selection of makeup storage products for great prices and quality, they can be found on eBay and also tesco direct stocks the brand too. This 3 drawer set is perfect for smaller products, such as lip products, pencils etc and the pink drawer insert/dividers are also removable, but it does give you the option to use for makeup or jewellery.

3. lipstick holder storage case | £14.81 |

If you are a big lipstick fan, collector or hoarder like myself and more specifically MAC/bullet lipsticks then this is the perfect storage for you. This holder case comes with room for 24 lipsticks, keeping them compact, organised and on display. As this holder has a lid it is so much easier to keep clean/dust-free, unlike some holders where they are in the open. A great tip if you want to find a lipstick in a hurry, display lipsticks upside down with the names at the top!

4. bath + body works spring '18 candle | £24.49 |

I have spoken quite a few times in the past about how great used/empty candle jars make great brush/pencil storage holders, as they not only look great and decorative but they are also the perfect size especially the bath + body works ones. You don't have to be in the U.S to only pick these candles up, eBay has such a huge selection including new product launches like this spring '18 white barn candle.

5. mirrored effect decorative metal tray | £12.99 |

Another type of item i have spoken about a few times before and that is something that is perfect for different display/decorative storage ideas, especially beautiful looking products like your perfume collection. eBay is a great place to find more affordable alternatives to items you would find in-stores for a lot more.

6. six drawer acrylic makeup storage | £36.99 |

This is the storage of all storage and perfect for anyone who has a large amount of makeup, or if you simply want somewhere to store the products you use on a regular basis rather than being stored in a drawer somewhere. Some brands charge over £100 for something super similar, yet this one is under £40 from the brand beautify again for great quality and if not better than some of the more expensive brands!

7. blush pink professional storage case | £19.99 |

Something like this storage case (also by beautify) is great for so many different purposes, starting with being super compact and being designed to look nice on display. This is also great for travel, whether that be if you are a makeup artist or if you are off to a friends house to get ready for a night out.

8. large acrylic vanity makeup storage box | £21.99 |

Finally is another storage box/case, this time the ultimate storage box. The thing that makes this one different from the other is that it is not only larger in size, but it is also acrylic, easy to clean and see what product you are looking for before you open it. This comes with four different compartments and is lockable!

Catch up on my February must-buys post HERE...

xo.

THE BEST NEW-IN BEAUTY GIFT SETS

Hello everyone! Christmas is already only a couple of months away and brands/stores are starting to stock their shelves/online stores with new-in gift sets. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you a selection of my best picks for new-in beauty gift sets, which would be perfect to get an early start on your Christmas shopping, for a birthday gift or even just to treat yourself.

bareMinerals send nudes trio | £32 bareMinerals |

If you have read my posts for a while now, you will probably know i am obsessed with these from bareMinerals and this matte lip trio is the perfect gift for a nude lip lover.

dior miss dior eau de parfum gift wrapped 100ml | £104 John Lewis |

This Christmas season Dior are selling exclusive ready gift wrapped perfumes, which is great for those who's wrapping skills aren't on point and also this scent is simply beautiful.

beauty blender 'midas touch' gift set | £18 Debenhams |

If you know someone who is a complete makeup addict, then a beauty blender is probably their best friend and this blender and cleaner bauble duo, is the perfect stocking filler.

soap and glory full sparks mini duo | £6 Boots |

Another great stocking filler but this time one that is a little more on the affordable side, Soap and Glory know how to do Christmas sets and every year they get better and better!

neom luxury organics home of sleep collection | £20 Selfridges |

The NEOM gift sets for Christmas this year are simply beautiful, from the products inside and the packaging which makes for a perfect luxury gift for so many different people.

neom luxury organics christmas wish candle | £30 Selfridges |
I always think if you are stuck on what to get someone, get them a candle right? NEOM candles are one of my favourites anyway but this Christmas limited edition candle is simply beautiful.

nuxe my dream gift set | £20 Look Fantastic |
If you know someone who loves their skincare then this NUXE trio gift set is surely a winner, as it doesn't break the bank, looks beautiful and also the products inside are too (i love the dry multi-purpose oil).

starskin #maskboss face mask set | £27 Selfridges |
Another great one for those skincare lovers/mask addicts in the form of a sheet mask set, this gift is the perfect mix between luxury and practical for somebody.

pixi skintreats duo | £28 Look Fantastic |
This skintreats duo is the perfect gift for those who love anything that will achieve glowing looking skin, stocked with the ever so famous glow tonic by PIXI.

glamglow multi-masking kit | £39 M&S |

Sticking with the glowing/skincare theme, this glamglow minis set is such a great idea and not just for giving as a gift but also if you just want to give a bunch of different masks a try before buying the full sized version.

mac cosmetics snowball collection mini lipsticks | £85 MAC Cosmetics |

I received a sneak-peek to buy email for this years holiday collection by MAC and once again they have "wowed" me, this is the perfect luxury gift for those lipstick lovers. 

tanya burr a season to sparkle day palette | £14 Superdrug |

Another collection that is even more beautiful than last year is Tanya Burr's Christmas range, these palettes make such a great gift to people of all ages and are super affordable.

laura mercier créme brulée temptations duo | £35 Selfridges |

Finally we have another perfect luxury themed gift, perfect for those bath lovers that you know, in fact this Christmas Laura Mercier have so many beautiful gift sets!

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

THE MULTI-PURPOSE OIL I CAN'T PUT DOWN

Hello everyone! A while back i shared with you a current beauty wishlist: skincare edition post and in that post, i mentioned how i wanted to try out a specific dry oil. The oil i am of course talking about is the ever so famous Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Use Dry Oil by NUXE, which comes in two different formulations the original and a golden shimmer version but the formula i decided to go with is the original.

As i mentioned above this is a multi-usage dry formulated oil, that can be used for the face, body and hair. I have mentioned on many occasions now how much i have really become obsessed with using facial oils (this year mainly), as i just find it is the best product to really hydrate/keep my skin hydrated. That being said so far i have tried so many different oils, some good, some bad but this oil is a game changer for me. Huile Prodigieuse is a dry oil with a unique combination of six different plant oils, including borage, st johnswort, sweet almond, camellia, hazelnut and macadamia to help nourish, repair and soften skin in one use. This product is available in two different sizes in both formula's, 50ML (£17) and 100ML (£29).

I honestly do not have a bad thing to say about this oil, except for maybe the fact it isn't the most travel friendly bottle but i can live with that. I love how much of a luxurious feel this product has, from it's perfume-like packaging, how amazing of a scent it has and not to mention how beautifully makeup sits and leaves your skin feeling once applied. As this product is a dry formulated oil, it sinks into the skin quickly/effortlessly and doesn't leave your face with that "grease" like feeling. Another amazing thing about this product is how you can justify spending a little bit more on it, as a little bit goes a long way and even more if you only use it for one particular thing (like i only use it on my face). This is the only product i have tried from NUXE but i definitely want to try out more from the brand, if you didn't know NUXE is a french natural cosmetics company popular in pharmacy's across the county and has won many award for the first multi-purpose oil titled "prodigieuse".

SEPHORA ONLINE WISHLIST

Hello everyone! Fellow non-american/countries that don't have easy access to a Sephora store, all feel the pain and have serious makeup shopping envy. Now shopping on Sephora to the UK can be as easy as ordering from Superdrug, for a flat rate of £6 shipping on orders over £75 and no extra delivery charges, on arrival - YAY! With that in mind i have so many products that i want to try out/have been wanting to try for a while.

1. marc jacobs dew drops coconut gel highlighter in the shade dew you
I am really into liquid highlighters/illuminators just recently, as i have mentioned in a previous post that you can catch here. With that in mind i thought how stunning the swatches are for this new one from Marc Jacobs, plus i have really wanted to give something ago from the makeup range for the longest time now. (RRP $44)

2. nars dual-intensity blush in the shade fervor
I am a huge fan of the brand NARS and so many of their products are my go-to products, so expect to see a couple in this post. The ever so famous "orgasm" blush is one of my favourite blushes, which is from the original blush collection but these dual-intensity blushes really intrigue me and this shade even more so. (RRP $45)

3. NARSissit loaded eyeshadow palette
Another NARS product, a new limited edition eyeshadow palette is seriously beautiful and is filled with colours that i reach for all the time. Finding this in an eyeshadow palette is hard because usually in a palette, there will always be one or two shades you would never reach for. (RRP $59)

4. tarte rainforest of the sea water foundation
I have seen so many people say how good this foundation is, so i am so intrigued to give it a go and i am all about that coverage but with a light-weight finish. The packaging also looks stunning, along side its pipette applicator which i am a fan of. (RRP $39)

5. bite beauty the lip pencil in the shade 060 pale nude
I have wanted to try something from bite beauty for so long now and even more so now, since i saw someone on snapchat swatch this particular nude lip liner. This is literally the definition of a perfect nude lip liner to me, pale pink nude shade with a creamy formula. (RRP $18)

6. nars laguna liquid bronzer
Yet another NARS product this time one of my favourite bronzers of all time but in liquid form, something i have really gotten into using recently (cream/liquid base products). I love how the packaging is also like my favourite "all day luminous weightless foundation", but in this sleek black and gold packaging with a pump. I definitely think this would be a perfect summer go-to bronzing product. (RRP $40)

7. marc jacobs enamored hi-shine lip gloss in the shade moonglow
Finally on the makeup front we have another Marc Jacobs product, but this time a stunning nude pink shimmer lip gloss (my idea of lip heaven). I have seen quite a few people wearing this gloss on social-media and it looks simply beautiful. (RRP $28)

8. milk makeup hydrating oil stick
So many people across the beauty community that have talked about/used milk makeup seem to talk about their famous blur stick, but this hydrating oil stick really caught my eye. I think this would be an effortless product to use, when you need that instant hydration and don't want to spend time waiting for it to sink in. (RRP $24)

9. sol de janeiro brazilian bum bum cream
This body cream seems to have become a must-try product from Sephora just recently, so it really has be wanting to give it ago. Firstly how cool is the name of this product? Second of all i am all about that instant moisture. without having to wait for it to sink in and you are left feeling sticky not moisturised. This product is also suppose to be really good at firming the skin, which is suppose is the meaning behind the title bum bum. (RRP $45)

10. sephora collection sheet face masks
I think if you visit/order from Sephora, it is necessary to give these sheet mask a try and the come in so many different variety's all depending on your skins need. I have actually tried one of these from a friend before and i really liked it, i just wish they were much easier to access because i really prefer sheet masks now over a traditional mask. (RRP $6)

11. tarte rainforest of the sea drink of h20 hydrating boost
Sticking with the hydration theme, which is something i need help to keep my skin hydrated because my skin-type is normal to dry. So many people rave about how good Tarte's skincare range is as well as their makeup, which makes me want to try it even more. (RRP $39)

12. moroccan oil pure argan oil

Since the beginning of this year a lot of you might know that i have really gotten into using facial oils/more oil based products, to really help with keeping the skin hydrated. Argan oil is one of my favourite types of oils to use and this one really caught my eye, as it is a multi-purpose oil that can be used on your face, hair and body. Also what i like about this product is that it is 100% argan oil, with no other ingredients added. (RRP $52)

13. glamglow glowsetter makeup setting spray
Finally i know glamglow are famous for their super cool face masks, but they recently launched a makeup setting spray which is something i have really got into using more frequently. Knowing how good the face mask range is, then i have high hopes for this one. I am all about that dewy/glowy finish to the skin. (RRP $32)

♥

MY WEEKEND IN PICTURES

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to and happy monday! For today's post i thought i would share with you what i got up to at the weekend in picture form. I really enjoy doing these types of posts as you get a little insight to my weekend. This weekend mainly consisted of freezing cold weather, cleaning makeup brushes, my mum's birthday, watching movies, shopping and mother's day lunch at loch fyne's...

I hope you all had a great weekend!

♥

MY DAY IN PICTURES

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to and happy monday! So for today's post i thought i would share with you what i got up to this weekend... which mainly consisted of yummy Mexican Food, a certain movie, mixed with a tiny bit of shopping...

I hope you all had a lovely weekend!

♥

WHAT I ATE WEDNESDAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! For today's post i am back with another "What I Ate Wednesday"... well i say Wednesday but i thought i would switch things up and show you something more interesting from the weekend, where i spent Sunday out with my sister having a girly day of shopping, lunch and a movie...

Breakfast was pretty much similar to always, i had porridge with some honey on top and instead of coffee i had a tea, which i have been obsessed with drinking lately.

For lunch we headed to Carluccio's and we ordered some Focaccia bread to go a long with our main but we had no idea it was going to be this big but what i managed of it was so good.. especially dipped into the olive oil.

For my main i had one of my favourite dishes to get at Carluccio's called Pasta Con Funghi, which is egg pappardelle (type of pasta) with a mixture of shiitake, oyster, porcini and button mushrooms. It has the most amazing flavour.

After a little more shopping we decided to head to the cinema to see "Into the Woods" and obviously you can't go to the cinema without having a little popcorn. The film was so good also.

Seeing as we had eaten lunch out earlier i didn't really want anything else after all i was still kind of full from carluccio's and the popcorn, i decided to just have this juice i picked up from m&s.

♥

BLOGMAS DAY TWENTY: CHRISTMAS JUMPERS

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to blogmas day twenty! As you may already know Christmas Jumpers are very popular this season and for some the tackier the better. Today's post is perfect for those who are still looking for a Christmas jumper with just under 5 days to go...

Black Mitten Jumper - £15 Boohoo

Green LED Rudolf Jumper - £35 Next

Multi Coloured Fluffy Jumper - £17.95 Debenhams

Baby It's Cold Outside Jumper - £10 George at ASDA

Monochrome Star Light Knit Jumper - £7.99 H&M

Season's Greetings Jumper - £25 Topshop

Reindeer Print Jumper - £39.50 M&S

Polar Bear Jumper - £9 New Look

♥

BLOGMAS DAY NINE: CHRISTMAS HOME DECOR

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to day nine of blogmas! A huge part of getting yourself in the Christmas spirit is "decking the halls" so to speak aka decorating your home for the holiday's. There is so many different ways to decorate your home more than just putting up the Christmas tree, you could add a festive touch to your sofa/chair by adding a festive cushion or adding candles and different festive scents...

Jingle Heart - £2.99 Homebase

Christmas Craft Cushion - £9 Very

Pot Pourri - £4 Asda

Silver Glittered Willow Star - £2.99 Dunelm Mill

Gold Christmas Tree Candle - £5 John Lewis

Stag Tea Light Holder - £9.99 Dunelm Mill

Gingerbread Jar Holder - £14.99 Yankee Candle

Joyeux Noel Luxury Fragrance Diffuser - £15 Next

2 Mercury Glass Tea Light Holders - £6 M&S

Scented Flower Decorations with Clips - £6 M&S

Red Christmas Past Berry Votive Candle - £10 John Lewis

♥ 

BLOGMAS DAY EIGHT: FESTIVE NAILS

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to day eight of blogmas! A huge part of getting yourself ready for Christmas, whether it is just to treat yourself or maybe for a Christmas party/special event you might have coming up always includes having nice looking nails (for me at least anyway). There are so many different shades available to choose from which are very festive, so for today's post i thought i would share with you some festive nail polishes which might catch your eye during this festive period...

1. OPI Lincoln Park After Dark

2. Butter London Chancer 

3. Topshop Stars and Stripes

4. Barry M Sequin Effect in Black

5. OPI Red My Fortune Cookie

6. Illamasqua Generation Q: in Charisma 

7. Essie in Set In Stone

8. Maybelline Colorshow in Red Excess

9. Sally Hanson in Red Handed

10. L'Oreal Color Riche Top Coat in Gold Carat 

I also mentioned in a previous favourites post (i believe, don't hold me to that exact type of post) that i had started having calgel nails again. I am super excited to get my Christmas nails done in just over a weeks time, i keep searching instagram and tumblr for nail art ideas ha ha! I will more than likely post a picture on instagram or maybe i'll incorporate it into a blogmas post.

♥ 

BLOGMAS DAY FIVE: MAC HOLIDAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to day five of blogmas! A bonus thing about this time of year for all us beauty junkies is definitely all the Christmas palette's and limited edition gift sets. For today's post i thought i would share with you two of my favourite pieces from the MAC Heirloom Mix Holiday Collection, which i actually shown one of the items in my November favourites...

First things first let's take a moment to step back and appreciate how stunning the packaging is in the entire collection. The glitter theme which runs through out is perfect for the Holidays. 

This particular eyeshadow palette is from the Keepsakes eyes section of the collection. There is a total of three palettes: Beige Eyes, Smoky Eyes and Plum Eyes. This particular palette i went for is the Smoky Eyes one, as the shades sum me up in one as i love me a neutral/smoky eye look. This palette comes with 8 shadows, a mix of matte and shimmer.

Shades: 

Fancy Dress, Kid, Honey Lust, Satin Taupe, Forgery, Divine Rule, Noble Spirit and Carbon.

This is a gift set from the Objects of Affection section. The gift sets come with 5 pigments and this particular one is the Pink and Rose Pigments and Glitter (which are obviously all shimmer).

Shades:

Whisper Pink, Tan, Rose, Reining Riches and Heritage Rouge.

I would love to know if any of you have purchased anything from the MAC holiday collection and what is your favourite thing from the collection?

♥

BLOGMAS DAY ONE: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AND WINTER WONDERLAND

Hey guys and welcome to day one of blogmas, yay it's Christmas time!!! So yesterday i went shopping to Nottingham with my friend and my sister to do some Christmas shopping and a lot of gossiping (obviously). We also took a look around the winter wonderland which they have in the market square every year, it's filled with different stalls, rides and an ice skating rink. We also had some yummy churro's and cocktails...

I hope you all had a great weekend and i'll see you tomorrow for day two!

♥