Presents from Santa

Hello Lovelies,

So the festive period is officially over and there is a whole year full of hope and new beginnings straight ahead of us. I have had an amazing holiday, relaxing with my friends and family and getting a short rest bite from uni work. It's back to revision now though.

Have any of you made resolutions? If you have please leave a comment as I would love to know what they all are! I have two myself:

1. Don't miss any lectures this year (not that I have already :P)

2. Make a blogging schedule and stick to it. I really want to get my blog off the ground this year :)

Today's post is on all of the amazing presents I received for Christmas. I was unsure whether or not to do this post, but I love to read others like this so i thought, why not? :)

I was so lucky to receive everything I was given this Christmas and I honestly love every single thing. So thank you if any of you are reading this!

Here is an overview of everything.

Kitchen Utensils, Acre of the Moon (from boyfriend:P), Cross Body Bag, Duvet Cover, Russian Doll Purse, Red Cushion, T-shirts and Jeans, 4x4 Rubiks Cube, Books, Soap & Glory Goodies, Betty Jackson Nail Polish Set, Models Own Nail Art Pen, LUSH £15 voucher, Banana Protector :') and Christmas Box. :)

My main present was this wonderful docking station, so I can listen to lots of music at Uni. It has amazing sound quality and goes VERY loud :) This is my bedside table at home, in case you were wondering.

What did Santa bring you for Christmas?

Much Love

Lou

xxx

Christmas Sparkles NOTD

Hello Lovelies,

I was feeling rather festive yesterday and decided to go for a bit of sparkle on the nail front.

Now considering the sparkle itself is pink and silver, I wouldn't really call them Christmaassy colours. However, it is still rather pretty so thats what counts!!

I bought the glittery nail varnish online from Barry M for bonfire night and decided it would look much nicer painted over a black nail polish :) Here's the result of 2 coats of black and a layer of sparkle...

Apologies for the bad lighting I took the photo last night.

I've also been wearing this for a couple of days and there is only slight chipping :)

Black Polish - Barry M 47

Glitter Nail Varnish - Barry M 210 ( Once Upon a Time)

With Sally Hansen Insta Grip Base and Top coats.

Now, unlike most Barry M Glitter Polish's that cover the entire nail sufficiently in a couple of coats, e.g. Red Glitter 150, this one doesn't. I personally think it looks a lot better over a solid dark base. I'm going to try purple next :D Also for the usual £2.99 a bottle, it is still a bargain !! :D

Let me know what you think and if you fancy purchasing.

Merry Christmas

Love

Lou

xx

Mac Neutral Palette (ish) & Kooky Christmas Baubles ...

Hello Lovelies,

I haven't done a post in what seems like forever. Alas I had no working camera. However, I have acquired a brand spanking new, wonderfully gorgeously delightful camera very recently and my amazing parents have let me play with my Christmas Prezzy early :D

This may have its disadvantages when it comes to Christmas morning (I may put it back in the box and wrap it up, to open again :')) but i am a very happy bunny at present.

It is the Panasonic FZ38 and my do i love it.

Plus it's going to be sooo much easier to keep up to date with my blog as i feel like i've been neglecting you a little recently.

So without further ado...

I was in Nottingham around 2 months ago visiting the University for an open day. (I really hope i get the grades, its beautiful). 

I had to travel down there from Leeds alone and spend the entire day until I could get the bus back. 

After finishing up with meetings and presentations, I thought what better way to spend my time but to see what shopping the city has to offer. I was not disappointed!!

I only had a little money with me as i wasn't planning on buying anything, but i did pick up something I had been lusting after for a long time...

Behold my MAC Palette.

I LOVE the fact it is in no way fussy. Many people think its too plain or boring but I think it makes it ten times easier to organise into my small collection.

There is one dilemma though...

It only has one Eyeshadow!!! (Woodwinked)

Gorgeous Yet Lonely.

Now this problem was brought to my attention by the lovely Lauren over at Laurens Dressing Room who recently posted about the fact she had owned her palette for several months and had not added anything to it.

Well Lauren, you have inspired me to start increasing my collection ahah!! (any excuse :P)

Any suggestions as to which colours to go for would be great, Im already eyeing up All That Glitters, also check out Lauren's Blog, Its rather spiffy.:D

In other news, the family Christmas Tree was introduced into the household earlier this week and considering I'm feeling very festive I thought i would share it with you. (Im very lucky in my house because high ceiling=bigger tree)

Spot my awesome Shaun The Sheep footstool 8-)

I also wanted to show you the most amazingly adorably wonderful baubles in the whole entire world.

MUSHROOMMSS!!!

So pretty.

I feel like this is an absolutely mammoth post :/

Ahwell may as well add in a quick OOTD (ish) to make it longer :D

Cardigan - Matalan

Top - Select

Braclet - Birthday Present

Beads - Claires ( ribbon and bow attached my yours truly)

More of a 'Top Half of the Day' really lol.

If I don't manage another post before Christmas I hope you all have a wonderful day and get everything you've dreamed of :)

Merry Christmas

Much Love

Lou

xxx

First OOTD and FOTD :)

Hello my lovelies :D

Boy have I missed this!!
I feel like Ive been gone years although its only a few weeks :(.

So as some of you know my beloved camera decided to pass away, it was very old and i was in need of a new one for Christmas. However, it would have been nice if lovely Mr Camera was able to last until I received a beautiful new model. Alas!! This did not happen, so after a fair few weeks of blog writing urges I have decided to attempt some rather bad quality (in other words 'quirky' :) pictures with my webcam.

Blog posts will dramatically increase in quantity after Christmas. I promise!!

Thank you for sticking with me, here is the simple outfit I wore today along with a quick FOTD...

OOTD

PERIODIC TABLE FTW!! :D

Jeans - Jane Norman

Top - Select

Headband- Matalan

Bangles - Next

Ring - Dorothy Perkins

Necklace - Culture Vulture.

My hair is naturally a couple of inches below shoulder length. I tried to be adventurous today and attempt a fake bob/updo. I was rather pleased with the results if I do say so myself :D

FOTD

Peak a booooo :')

Face

 Benefit Playstix - Jax

MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer -NC15

MAC Blush - Well Dressed

Eyes

Soap and Glory's Trick and Treatment (on eyelids)

Benefit Eye Bright

MAC e/s - Woodwinked

MAC Fluidline - Blacktrack

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara - Intense Black

Hope the quality wasn't too bad :)

Until Next Time

Much Love

Lou

xxx