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BLOGMAS Day 25: Christmas Day

By Kate - 17:42:00

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BLOGMAS Day 24: December Favourites

By Kate - 11:01:00

So you might be thinking this is my last post of my blogmas but instead my last post will be tomorrow! So tomorrow I will be posting at 5pm (hopefully!!).
And so for this post I am doing a December favourites as it's nearly the end of December and I have tried a lot of new products this month and really wanted to show them to you guys!

♡Minion Slippers;

These slippers just make me laugh but they are so cosy and I have been wearing them 24/7 so I had to include them! I got them off my friend as an early Christmas present, I don't even like minions and I have never even watched a film with minions in but I love these slippers!!
I think they are from Primark and I will definitely be going back to get some more as I think they are only a couple of pounds!

♡Hoop Earrings;
I got these hoop earrings in Claires ages ago but only started to wear them recently. They look so stylish with an outfit and I don't like huge hoops on myself as it looks like I am trying too hard but these small hoops are perfect.
They are gold and on each earring there is an outer hoop and smaller hoop, I really like the 2 hoop look. Also they were so cheap but good quality and are now my favourite earrings!

♡Morphe Bullet Crease Brush 'M321';
I have been using this brush so much recently as it's so good for a precise crease. The shape of it is perfect to add more depth to your crease. I always use it with a slightly darker shade in the outer section of my crease. It isn't one of the softest brushes I have ever tried but the application is amazing so I don't mind! It blends the shadow out so much and was only around £2 which was a bargain.

♡Mua Intense Colour Lip Liner 'Caramel Nougat';

I have been obsessing over this purchase that I got at the start of December. I was shocked at how pigmented this was and I have been so impressed. The shade is lovely and goes with all my nude lips so so perfectly. It's the classic nude.

And can I just say, this was £1, £1! I love the packaging on this as well, as on the lid there is a sharpener built in which I have never seen before. I love this as on the go or even at home, if your liner just needs a little sharpen then it is so quick and easy. Also I often have the problem of having a too big of a sharpener for a lip liner but this is the perfect size.

♡Boots Botanics Micellar Cleansing Solution;
I am a big lover of micellar water, I will always use it to take my makeup off however I am a stickler for my Garnier one. So when my mum gave me this I thought there was no chance of me liking it but I love it!
It smells really nice and is so refreshing. I like to take my makeup off with it as well as on a no makeup day I always use it at night just to clean my face. I am always surprised at how much unknown dirt is on my face.

♡ BarryM Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint 'Sparkling Ruby';
I have been obsessed with this nail varnish ever since I got it on the second day of December. It is the perfect Christmas red with such a pretty sparkle to it.
As it is part of the 'Gelly' collection from BarryM, from previous experiences I was expecting it to take ages to dry but it dried so quick I was amazed. And I really like the shape and size of the brush as well, as it was super easy to apply.
And the colour is to die for, when it catches the light it sparkles which make me so happy!

♡Zoella Blissful Mistful Body Mist;

I got this spray around 2 years ago and when I first got it I was obsessed but then I just forgot about it. However at the very end of November I started loving it again so this month I have been loving it too! I absolutely adore the scent of it and the packaging is so pretty! Sometimes when I don't feel like a heavy scent, this is perfect! I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a spray with a very nice scent.

♡Carmex;
Carmex has been my ride or die lip balm for ages now, it feels so good on my lips and I really feel like it is doing the job. And I have been constantly using this this month as with the cold weather and wind my lips always go a bit dry. But they haven't as much because I have been using my Carmex. This is definitely a must-have for me.

♡Primark Tweezers;
I first got these tweezers as I thought they would look pretty as they were copper and I pretty much buy everything that is copper. They were 99p for two tweezers and they are so good! I was expecting them to awful Primark quality but I love them! In the pack you get a pointed tweezer and a flat ended tweezer, I do prefer the pointed ended one as it gets all the small hairs so easily however the flat ended one is very good for big sections of hair.
I would definitely buy these and for 99p you can't go wrong!

♡Mince Pies;
This year I tried my first ever mince pie, and why haven't I tried one before, god knows?!? They are so good, I would eat them all year round. I have been loving them warmed as well, 25seconds in the microwave is perfect. I actually really want to try and make my own so I might make some in January as I love trying to bake new things.
I am very annoyed I haven't tried one before as I have been missing out, but least I have found them out now.

♡Caitlin Lawrence;
Caitlin has been my favourite youtubers for a while now but I have been loving her Christmas videos and her daily vlogging. I would definitely follow her YouTube as she is so lovely and funny also her makeup is insane. And I am so envious of her hair as I could never pull off short hair but hers makes me desperate to cut my hair off!!

♡Bruno Mars 24K Magic Album;
I have been LOVING Bruno Mars' recent album it is amazing! I love all of them so much. Listening to 'Perm' and 'Finesse' are so sassy and make me get up and dance. And then there is 'Calling All My Lovelies' which is so sexy and such a good one to belch out. To be honest I love all of the album and I actually think my Mum and Dad are fed up of me and my sister singing all the songs all the time!!

What is something you have loved this December?
Kate Xx

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BLOGMAS Day 23: Brownie In A Mug

By Kate - 17:00:00

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BLOGMAS Day 22: Healthy Christmas

By Kate - 17:01:00

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BLOGMAS Day 21: Treating Yourself This Christmas

By Kate - 17:02:00

I broke up from school today so I have a relaxing 2 weeks ahead of me which I am very excited for and I am hoping to plan lots of blog posts and up my game on my posts as at the moment I feel like I can do better.
However for today is a post I really enjoyed writing so enjoy...

♡Treat Yourself;

I definitely treat myself quite a bit but if it brings a smile to your face then why not? If you work hard in whatever your doing, whether school, a job or just general everyday life then it's a well deserved treat. When I feel like a little treat I will always buy myself something off my shopping list whether it's a new fashion piece or makeup or even some organisation for my room.
Hard work always pays off.

♡Pamper Yourself;
If your feeling stressed have a pamper evening to give you a break in the busy festive season. Slap on a face mask, have a big, bubbly hot bath filled with your favourite bubble bath or bath bomb. Then moisturise, tan, massage whatever you fancy. And of course finish off your relaxing evening with a film and a big bowl of crisps or popcorn.
Having a pamper evening (or whole day!) is so beneficial. It can really calm yourself down as well as gives your mind a complete rest.

♡Self Care;

Keeping care of yourself is so important, physically and mentally. Give yourself a time to breathe and take a break from everything. Get a good nights sleep, never skip meals, regular exercise and generally take care of yourself. Always put yourself first when it comes to self care, make sure your relaxed and ready for each day as it comes.

♡Dress Up;

I personally love getting dressed up in every way to go out, it's something I will always enjoy and is so relaxing (except for the times your running ridiculously late!!). Style your hair in a different way or your most loved classic style and spend your time doing your makeup (if you wear it). And of course pick out the perfect outfit (my fave bit), choose different pieces that look stylish but comfortable.

This will instantly make me feel happier and stay with me for the whole day. Feeling good about yourself is the best feeling.

♡Get Lost In A Book;
I am such a big fan of reading and hate how I barely read as I never seem to have the time. I am a person who will get completely lost in a book and most of the time have to finish it in a day or two! A good book can take you to somewhere else and you will completely forget about the world your living in.

Treat yourself to a day of reading and it will refresh your mind so much. I have lots of books on my Christmas list so if I am lucky enough to get some, I should have some reading blog posts coming!

What will you be treating yourself to this Christmas?
Kate Xx

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BLOGMAS Day 20: Christmas Nail Looks

By Kate - 17:14:00

Personally I find trying to decide on which nail varnish to wear over Christmas is such a hard decision. I will find a colour but then not like how it looks with my outfit or I won't be able to find the 'perfect' colour.

So if you are unsure what to wear on your nails this year, then you've come to the right place. Just read on!

1. Glittery Red-

BarryM Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint 'Sparkling Ruby 549'-

Obviously you need an option of a ruby red colour for the festive season. This polish is such a pretty colour and I love it. It is a really nice deep red colour with small glittery bits in which give a really pretty sparkle. And as it is a gelly formula it dry's and looks very smooth on your nails however I find they do take a bit longer to dry than a usual nail polish.

2.Dark Purple-
BarryM Nail Paint 'Nightshade'-

As it's winter it's the perfect time to be wearing much darker colours and I adore this dark purple shade. I love wearing dark nail shades however don't really like wearing black shades so this colour is a really really dark purple which is perfect. I would definitely recommend this if your looking for a dark colour but not black!

3.Bright Sparkles-
Sinful Colors 'Glass Pink 376'-

On the other hand, if you don't like wearing dark colours at winter and like to stick to bright and sparkly for the festive seasons then this polish is perfect. It is a very light baby pink colour which is full of sparkles. It's not transparent which I like as it looks really nice on it's own as it gives a professional finish to your nails as well as I love it on top of a simple colour. And these nail polishes are so high quality and I bought mine from Superdrug for a very low price.

4.Gold Shimmer-
Topshop Nail Polish 'Suffuse 201'-

This has been one of my favourite nail polish for ages now. However it has been so long that unfortunately I think Topshop do not sell this exact colour anymore. But I love this anyway! It is the typical gold shade with subtle shimmer to it, so it looks like a metallic gold colour but not to metallic!
This glides on the nails and is so smooth and has such a nice finish when it has dried.

5.Deep Berry-
Revlon Nail Enamel 'Vixen 570'-

As a red shade is perfect for Christmas, I have to have many options of the colour depending on what I am feeling like, so I have to have a dark red. I love this Revlon nail varnish as it is a very deep and dark red but it's still not a ruby red it's more of a dark red with tiny bits of dark purple tones. (If anyone can picture that colour...). I find this really easy to apply as well as it has a tall lid and handle and the brush is small and long which is very practical.

I will be very tempted to paint my nails this colour at Christmas but maybe add a little glitter top coat to liven things up!

What nail varnish are you loving for this Christmas?
Kate Xx

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