OOTD| Let it Snow T-Shirt

If you caught THIS post a few weeks ago then you'll know all about LUSH T-Shirts and their amazing new range of Christmas t shirts and today I'm going to show you an actual one! I love wearing anything festive and after a recent trip to Primark to stock up on more festive things, I am well and truly in the mood for Christmas! I've paired the t-shirt with some simple leggings because I want the slogan to be the main front of everything and I think a cute woolly cardigan would look adorable with it as well! If you would like to buy this t-shirt then be sure to check out the whole range! I have christmas jumper day at school in two weeks and this is mine!

*t-shirt was kindly gifted to me, but all opinions are my own*

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How to Survive the Christmas Sales - Looking Fashionable!

Let's be serious now - there is officially 8 Days until Christmas. Well, it really depends on when you're reading this! You could be reading it the day before the big day, the day after, or even after Christmas -THE FUTURE! I love Christmas Day, everything that comes with it and the fun on the day but the real thing I love is the sales on Boxing Day. Yes, I am one of those lunatics who wakes up a little early in the morning and goes to the Next Sales along with many other shops in Leeds. But it is actually a lot of fun and if you do it once trust me you'll love it!
In today's post I am going to be telling you the best tips and tricks on how to survive the sales, I guess these will work for either the Christmas sales, summer sales or any sales! I guess you could say I have some experience but you learn from you're mistakes sooo...

Think like an insider
Not all boxing day sales happen in store, some happen online as well.  Sign up to as many mailing lists you can before so you are well aware of all the sales they are going to be having. The best ones to sign up to are Asos, and if you want to know all of them then SalesGossip is your number one friend because they email you regularly about all the sales available! If you get worried about these emails clogging up the inbox after then don't worry there is always a handy unsubscribe bit underneath.

Plan, Plan more and plan even more
What I really mean is that don't go to the sales without knowing what you are kind of wanting. Make a little mental note of want you are wanting to pick up and it will help you find everything you want when you go in to a store. I even recommend planning as detailed as the way you get to the sales, driving can be a little bit tedious and well no one wants to walk, do they? So, I would highly recommend taking the train why?
- You don't have to worry about paying for parking you just pay for you're ticket, and trains are every so often so no rush
- You can take all your bags on with you afterwards and gossip about what you have
- When you get on in the morning you can plan what you are going to be buying making life easier
- book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, TransPennine Express are always offering deals to locations within their train line.
- They will also keep you updated with any issues that might affect the train you are going on, and they also have a whole page dedicated to Christmas as there will be disruptions during the festive period - THAT IS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO PLAN. Find out more about the disruptions

Double Trouble
This is one I always forget about, when ever you see something that you really want to buy and start debating over it the best thing to ask yourself is 'if i double the price then will i still pay that same price'. This question is a stealer and buying something just because it is cheap can get us a little bit carried away, and then it stays in the back of the wardrobe till the following year and you have a 'oh i forgot about this' moment. Seriously though, would you pay the original price for something even if it is only a few pounds off!

3 Outfits or no Outfit
There is a simple little saying that we should all live by, and that is 'will i be able to wear it with 3 or more outfits, that i already own' This rule kind of goes with any kind of fashion shopping, so no matter how amazing a leather jacket looks like with a fur rim can you really wear it with anything else in you're wardrobe?

Wear Comfy
Its no lie that in instore sales, people do really push and shove around the store floor to get what they want - some people are brutal. Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable. It will also be a bonus when you go to the changing rooms as it will be really easy to pull on and off the outfit you are wearing.  Below are some ideas of outfits that I have tried to be comfy in - I forgot to take pictures of shoes!

 

*post in collaboration with TPE, all opinions and tips are my own*

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Festive Nails #3 -Clothes Show Live 2014

Hello again, This month you will see a whole range of festive posts, and every monday for the whole month I will be posting different 'Festive Nails'. I did this last year as well, feel free to check them out here hope you enjoy and hopefully I can remember to post every monday! This week I am talking all about ' BarryM Chair Grey' Gelly, this is such a beautiful colour and even though it isn't very festive and the typical 'christmas colour' it is seasons - as in winter! The weather in the UK has been terrible and this grey is a great reflection of the weather outside! The formula for any BarryM Gelly is amazing and I follow in love over and over again every time I try a new shade! 


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Clothes Show Live 2014| Press Pass Experience+Haul

PICTURE HEAVY WARNING.

It's that time of year again CLOTHE SHOW TIME! If you want to see my posts from last year then click here and have a read! This year was a little bit different to the other two years that I have been because I was very lucky to be going as a member of press! Yes, tiny little blog on the internet was very kindly accepted for a press pass and I LOVED IT! In this post I will be posting a lot of photos so please be warned, as well as showing you what i bought along with my experience of being pass - i had no idea what to expect from it and maybe I can answer some questions you might have!

THE PRESS PASS EXPERIENCE

Being part of press sounds all very exciting and fancy and it really is! On arrival you get escorted by security to the lounge where you have access to Wi-Fi, plugs, press materials from stall holders as well as refreshments which for me was the best bit by far. You also get you're own little pass with you're name and the publication on which essentially gives you a chance to view the fashion row from the front of the stage! Yes, I was inches away from beautiful models in stunning clothes (see pictures below) and you get to sit on the first two rows and i was sat two seats away from Proudlock (made in chelsea) but stupid security wouldn't let me have a picture! After seeing the show you walk around the stalls as causal and have a jolly time! 

HAUL

BarryM - A must have every year this year filled with even more goodies! In total I got 6 polishes which is crazy! Was kind of hoping for a Gelly in there but never mind the other ones are amazing! There is also a lip crayon, eye-liner, lip gloss, dazzle dust and a brow kit inside, All comes with a cute makeup bag perfect for travelling!

Ciaté - This one I was very EXCITED about! For only £10 you got a neon set which is perfect for the summer so look out for that, a little bag that contains three mini polishes along with glitter! And then a choice between either a pastel doll house or a beach house - i went with beach house because summer is going to be perfect for it! I was so shocked that this was in the bag as I have always wanted one and my dreams came true! 

Diet Coke were also there doing their bit as usual! You got the chance to design a bottle with various stickers and ribbons and then enter a competition to win ASOS vouchers! It even came with tissue and a bag which is the real reason I made my mum que up with me!

Another two that were there again this year...

Cosmo - Came with a magazine, lots of samples including salt spray and a Little Miracles Drink

So Susan/Jelly Pong Pong - This is the cheapest goody bag available on the day at only £5 you get a load of goodies that will soon appear on my blog especially that blush you can see - it is stunning!

That's it for this year, I had such an amazing day and felt so proud of myself for not spending lots and picking up some presents along with having amazing seats for the show! Did you go this year? Or will you be going next year? 

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