Blogmas Day 12 || Festive Nails #2 BarryM + Maybelline Colour Show ♥

Today I bring you another Festive Nails post, to check out my last one click here. This weeks is a another glittery combo from BarryM and Maybelline! I love the Gelly nail polishes if you can't tell and this combo is one that I am loving lots!! As a base coat I applied two coats of Lychee this is such a great colour and works any time of the year and on top I used one coat on the new Brocades Polish from Maybelline in Knitted Gold - how stunning does this look. I am in love! Thanks to Estee (EssieButton) for this amazing idea!! It looked amazing and I just had to try the two together and I cannot believe my eyes for one minute!!

Blogmas Day 11 || Christmas Jumper Challenge ♥

I was so excited when I heard about the 'Christmas Jumper Challenge' where bloggers were being sent jumper on behalf of George at Asda and I create a outfit of the day! I decided to go with the adorable Minnie Mouse jumper that is red for the festive season and sparkly which I love! Everyone has to have a festive themed jumper in their wardrobe and I am so happy that I decided to go with this one for my first ever jumper.

Telling you the truth it is so warm and cosy and I thought the best way to wear it would be with leggings and some boots as the jumper is sparkly and everything needs to be simple! I am so surprised with the quality of this jumper, it is so cosy and just feels really wintery and warm.

I love how the jumper is this bright and vibrant red and then you have this minnie mouse outline that it all in sequins and looks super pretty in the day and at night. 

*this jumper was sent to me*

Blogmas Day 10 || Ebay Finds ♥

I am one that drifts on to Ebay whenever I have a few minutes spare. Minutes sometimes turn into a hour or two spent browsing through pages of goodies. I thought that I would gather all them finds and put them in to a post for you all. There are so many bargain buys out there in the world, you just have to look for them. Just a note, everything I have bought from Ebay so far has been really good quality, some of these things may not look like they are on screen. There will be full reviews on some of these soon as I get around to order them.

Acrylic Storage
Another thing that you see a lot of people with these days are the acrylic storage units that store can help with the organisation of your make up and nail polishes. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, to suit everyone. In America I am aware that a shop called 'The Container Store' stocks a lot of storage things, but this is for you worldwide people.

Blogmas Day 8 || November Favourites ♥

Another month has come and gone already and its that time again where I share with you my favourites from the past month. November, has been a time for me to enjoy the products to the fullest and lets jump straight in.

First up is skincare/body ect. in the back you can see a Victoria Secret spray in 'Coconut Passion' that smells just like summer. A very sweet scent for this time of year, but I love it lots and haven't stopped spraying it since the day I bought it. The other thing that I have fallen madly in love for it The Soap & Glory 'Scrub Em or Leave Em' this is a lifesaver in the winter and I love using it in the shower as it smells divine and does an amazing job as removing dry skin. 

Next up, I have using this little sample of Bioderma that I got in a Birchbox. I thought I would love this for my face but instead I have using it for my eye make up. Not only is it great at removing it all, but I love using a cotton bud dipped in it to neaten up my eye shadow. The littlest bit goes such a long way and it is so intense that it cleans it up and gets the job done. Finally, I have this little pot of hand lotion that I got as a sample from Lush. I keep it near by bed, so at night I can moisturise my hands and I wake up with silky, soft hands. 

Now for the more beauty favourites. I have wearing this MUA Matte Lipstick in 'Wild Cherry' nearly everyday. I don't know whether it is the matte finish that I am liking the best or the beautiful pink colour that it puts on my lips. I just love. And the nail polish I have been lusting over this month is 'Blackberry' from BarryM which is just a blue from another planet. On top of the two is sat my ring I bought from Primark, I wear it everyday and get told that it looks like a Pandora one. 

Blogmas Day 7 || What's in my Handbag? ♥

I don’t know how I have managed to be on this blog for over a year and not posted a what’s in my handbag post! I guess the main reason is because I am always switching up the bags I use, therefore if I was to post the contents it would change the next week! However, I have now found a bag that I will be using all the time and the stuff inside is there to stay!

This is my most used handbag, it is from Store Twenty one and was reduced from £15 to £12! I loved the trapezium shape as well as the gold studded detail along the front. If it appears small on screen then I apologise as looking at it with your own eyes – it is huge! Well, I say big but not for me as I like to have a big bag as I put my whole bedroom in it! Inside is even bigger with two pockets and a zip one so even more room than you will ever need!

Let’s start with what is in my bag!

Purse – This is a very old purse from Primark that I got last summer and haven’t stopped using since, it is the perfect size to fit everything in accordingly and has such a pretty pattern. I have been meaning to replace it but I just haven’t found the perfect one to get in replacement.

Compact Mirror – Again another purchase from Primark that I hauled a few months back it does the job and nothing else really. The sparkly pink top lifts to reveal two mirrors, a small one and a zoomed in one which scares me every time I open it.

Notebook* – My mind is always on the go so I have now started to carry around a notebook with me and even though this is big I love using it. This is from Little Birds and you can find out more about it here.

Deodorant + Hand Food – these two come with me wherever my travels take me. I have to have spray with me all the time for those sweaty situations and of course my trustworthy hand cream from soap and glory which tackles my dry hands. 

Ipod + Headphones – When in the car I love listening to music or even playing different games which can become an addiction after a few hours. These headphones are perfect for my weird ears that don’t like to have anything it them. I bought them in the cash and carry for really cheap and love them.

Phone – This isn’t pictured as I use it to take my pictures but I have to of course have my life with me all the time because everything happens on that little device.

Makeup Bag – every girl must needed items in one place. I thought as I have a big bag I might as well but all the beauty related items in one bag so that they are all together. Instead of writing each thing out I took a picture and labelled it all down below after newly teaching myself something on Photoshop.

Blogmas Day 4|| Confessions of a Beauty blogger ♥

The lovely Della from DellaLovesNutella, tagged me to do the confessions of a beauty blogger tag..so here goes!

1)      How many hours a week do you spend writing/editing posts?

I spend my Friday nights and Saturday mornings writing blog posts, its when I feel the  most relaxed. I would say it take me no longer than 10 minutes to edit and then 45 minutes to write…some posts are very long ones so they take longer to write!

2)      Are you a spender or saver?

I am both if that counts?! I love to spend money on things, usually only the things I am running out of however since becoming a blogger I have found that I spend more on new releases or raved about products than anything else!

3)      When is it easier to blog?

Like I said before, when I am relaxed and in the zone. I never force myself to blog because I want to enjoy it, if I put the time into making them enjoyable then hopefully you will all enjoy them and read them!

4)      What makes writing behind a computer so comfortable for you?

I feel in my element. I am writing about something that I love and that I enjoy writing about therefore using my interest and skill of writing I combined the two.

5)      What is your worst make up/hair habit?

Ooh, I always have a tendency to scrunch my hair up with my hands when it is up to seem as though I am adding volume. Once I do this in the day for the first time I am off.

6)      What is one quote you wished the world lived by?

I love the quote’ Don’t let anyone dull you sparkle’ Not only does it sound uber cute but it also shows you that no matter what people might think or say you are your own person and being judged isn’t a bad thing – they are just jealous.

7)      How long do you spend getting ready everyday?

No longer than 45 minutes in a morning as I wake up and before I know I am out of the door.

8)      Who are your favourite bloggers?

I love reading Della’s blog and her name is so pretty as well as the recipe for hot chocolate she posted. I also love the usual ones like Tanya Burr and Fleur!

9)      Who is a blogger that deserves more subscribers?

There are so many amazing blogs out there that I cant pick!

10)   What is one thing you are excited about in the upcoming year?

I am looking forward to nothing, in the sense that I am looking forward to whatever life is going to bring me next. What it wishes to do is up to it and I will take on a challenge.

11)   What is your most awkward blogging moment?

No clue about this…yet to experience one. I think spellings are usually the awkward one.

12)   How long does it take you to prepare a post?

Not long to prepare, once I am in the blogging mood my fingers start typing and something comes out that eventually makes sense.

13)   Are you wearing trousers right now or jogging/pj bottoms?

Jogging bottoms – they are the cosiest things in my life at the moment. They go with everything and anything and are just great.

14)   What are you most proud of in your life?

It sounds right cheesy but this blog – it is something that I never thought I would achieve or even carry out this long. I nurture it and look after it like a pet or child and love the chances it has given me.