Merry Christmas Everyone AND Thank you!

This isn't a beauty post as such, but I just want to say a few things before 2014 is over.

First things first, Christmas is always my favourite time of the year. People are always much more cheery, everything looks so pretty and wintery and fairy lights are scattered everywhere. The run up to Christmas always seems to last a while, and then you blink, and it's all over. Where does the time go? There are those few days for some of us between Christmas and the New Year for you to relax, watch tonnes of films and eat plenty of Christmas treats, as well as all the sale shopping. I almost don't want this lovely mid-week to end. I hope you all have an amazing Christmas, and that 2015 will be a good one. I have yet to decide whether I will be making any resolutions (I never do). Let me know what the highlights of your Christmas are & what did you get?

Secondly, Id like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout 2014! Thank you to all the awesome people who are giving me amazing opportunities,

and to all the lovely PR's and brands I work with, and will continue to work with.

Thank you to all my amazing friends for putting up with me being a constant stressed out lunatic over how much work I have, listening to me talk about blog stuff, and taking outfit photos for me without complaining. 

Thank you to my family, who keep up with and support my blog despite not quite understanding what it is, and the fact the majority of you have no interest in makeup/clothes at all. 

And finally, thank you to all of you. The ones reading this right now. Whether I know you, or we've never met, if you've been a reader for months or you're new, I honestly appreciate it so much. I'm so passionate about this blog, Thank You to everyone who takes the time out to comment and show such an interest in the things I have to say, I will continue to write just as long as you want to read, and I hope I've managed to help at least a handful of you in any area that you may have needed it.

Hope you all have a brilliant 2015!

I love you all! 

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Top 5 Mascaras

For many women, mascara is the one beauty item they would never leave the house without applying. With just a few easy strokes, mascara can transform eyes, making them look bright and open. However, not every woman wants the same thing for their lashes. Some are looking for length, others volume, and many want both. 

1) Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies: This may be my favourite drugstore mascara on the market. It’s got a great scoop brush that really lengthens lashes and adds just the right amount of dramatic volume.

2)Lancôme Hypnose Star: I like this quite a bit. Gives intense colour, curl and volume, the lashes definitely stand out. Never irritated my eyes and holds nicely all night. It's up there with EL Sumptuous, and Volume de Chanel for me.It can be slightly clumpy just as most volumizing mascaras.

3) Benefit 'They're Real' Mascara: I Actually haven't tried this mascara, but all the rave reviews I've read seem to sum up to this; If you’re a fan of Benefit’s ‘Bad Gal’ then you’re sure to love this too. This mascara really transforms the lashes giving the illusion that you just applied a set of fake eyelashes.

4) Clinique 'Bottom Lash': This micro-tiny wand is perfectly sized to enhance your lower lashes without leaving clumps.

5) Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara: This mascara claims to grow your eyelashes. I have bee using this for about 2 months now and i have noticed a difference! Its also quite volumizing and lengthening. 

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The Christmas Tag

1. What is/are your favourite Christmas movie/s? 

I love the Grinch, the one with Jim Carey, it's so funny but quite sweet at the same time. I also love Love Acually, Nativity, Muppets Christmas Carol, The Holiday and of course, Elf.

2. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning?

I used to always open my presents on Christmas morning with my family but since I spend Christmas Eve with my Mum I usually open one or two present there. And when I get to my Dads, usually some time on Christmas morning, I open EVERYTHING. 

3. Do you have a favourite Christmas memory?

I just love spending time with Family/Cousins/Grandparents/Aunts & Uncles.

4. Favourite Festive Food?

Roast potatoes are a firm favourite of mine. On the sweet side Cadbury's Roses - their wrappers just scream Christmas to me, or at least the old ones did. 

5. Favourite Christmas Gift?

Ahhhh, ummmm, I remember I used to love getting dolls. Now I'm not really pushed, but of course I'm going to love anything Make-up/Beauty/Fashion related.

6. Favourite Christmas Scent?

I love the smell of winter spice, mulled wine and cinnamon candles, those just sum up the smell of Christmas for me. Also the smell of a Christmas tree just reminds me of my Christmases as a child and decorating the tree with my family.

7. Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions?

I've always had new pyjamas for Christmas Eve (In fact, I bought new 'christmassy' ones yesterday with reindeer on). I now have a nice dinner on Christmas Eve with my Mum, watch Christmas movies and of course, open presents.

8. What tops your tree?

It was always a star and it always will be. 

9. What is your favourite Christmas song?

For me nothing beats 'Fairytale of New York' by the Pogues and Kirsty McCall. Admittedly the lyrics aren't very Christmassy but I love the song so much and it really does make me think of Christmas anytime I hear it. I also love all those traditional songs  by Wham, Slade and Wizzard! 

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November Favourites

Wait... what? November is already over? HOW?

I am however so excited that it is December. I love Christmas, and everything to do with Christmas. Anyway onto my favourites.

I can honestly say that Essie are the best nail polishes I've ever used. Firstly, on application the colours look amazing and shiny like I've just had a professional shellac. Secondly, it lasts on my nails for a ages! Also, I'm loving the 'Christmassy'/Autumnal colours right now. Dark purples, Reds, And of course GLITTER!

Here's one of my favourite reds for the season, Essie Thigh High.

I used two coats for full opacity. Some have said that this is a dupe for Chanel Malice, but Malice is a lot darker and more vampy. 

Okay, I am going to start off by saying this is the best drugstore foundation I have ever used. It's amazing, after using it I don't think I can really go back to anything else; I'm so in love. I think I may even prefer this to my MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation, it has a slightly lighter coverage (although the coverage of this foundation is very good) and is a much cheaper dupe! I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this in a blogpost before, and there's a reason why its in my favourites. I just love it!

Next up are these boot, I bought them last weekend in H&M and I honestly love them SO much. They are super comfortable and go with everything! They also have a nice chunky heel. I will upload an outfit post wearing these beauties soon.

For lipsticks, well.. there's so many! In the winter time, and running up to Christmas I love a dark berry shade, or a classic red. I couldn't choose just one so these are a few that I've been absolutely loving.
From L-R

Mac's- Ruby woo
Mac's- Dark side

Mac's- Rebel



Last but not least, Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturizer.
This stuff works wonders for my skin.I bought this as the price compares v favourably with high end stuff and even lower end stuff, and the ingredients look good. I was getting a lot of surface flakiness from winter heating. One application at night and next day, and already it was noticeably different! Texture is nice, feels rich but not too much. On reflection, I think Light may have suited me better as I like the slip of lotions, I'm not that dry, and I prefer pump bottles, but this was still a good buy.

I also posted my Winter Skincare Routine so check that out too!
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