Monday, 29 December 2014

What I Got For Christmas 2014

Heey,



There is only one time of year that I got well and truly spoiled - Christmas. You may already know that I get very excited by this time of year and I love it more than my birthday! So here is my favourite things I got for Christmas 2014...

A present for me from me using Christmas money - Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
(Free with the palette) Urban Decay Primer Potion Samples
Mum and Dad - Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
(R-L) Spaas Golden Vanilla Candle, Yankee Candle Snow In Love, Glade Candle
Amber               Zoe               Jo
Mum and Dad - Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream 
Mum and Dad - Remington Silk Curling Wand
Benefit Lollitint and High Beam Samples
Amber - Max Factor Set 
A selection of baking books - GBBO Big Book of Baking, 30 Best Nutella Recipes, Handmade Gifts from the kitchen, 150 Cupcake and Muffin recipes
Sister and boyfriend - New Look Slipper Boots
Benefit Sweet Tintations Set 
Grandma and Grandad - Ted Baker Set
Nanny - One Direction You & I Perfume
Benefit Goodies A Go-Go Eye Kit 
Zoe - The Rosie Project
Nanny - H&M Jeans
A Selection Of Chocolates
Neighbours - Paperchase List Book
(Using a gift card I got for Christmas) - River Island Purse
Grandma and Grandad - Radio Alarm Clock
Auntie and Uncle - New Look Woolly Hat
Auntie - £15 New Look Voucher
Neighbours - One Direction Calendar
Most of the bath products in this basket were given to me by my friends
Joules Fizzing Bath Bombs
Sister and Boyfriend - Leafy and Lovely bath fizzers
Mum and Dad - Oxford Project Book
Mum and Dad - Now 89
Amber - Mixed CD "Star Gone Wrong"
I have had a wonderful Christmas and a great year, but as well as many other people, I aim to make 2015 even better! So thank you to all of my friends and family that made 2014 so wonderful - I love you all. 

Liv x








Sunday, 21 December 2014

Autumn Favourites

Heey,



For me, Autumn is the time of year that goes so quickly that it just merges with Winter. I'm never quite sure when one finishes and the other one starts. Autumn is also the time of year when we begin to prepare ourselves for the colder moments when all we want to do is hibernate until Christmas (yes, I said it, the C word).


At the end of September Zoe Sugg (Zoella) came out with a beauty range in Superdrug. It included products such as a body mist, body lotion, bath fizz, make up bags, bath soak and a candle. I choose the latter which was probably the least popular in my local Superdrug, but it was the thing I had my eye on since the beginning. It smells amazing - white wood accents and floral notes. The packaging is cute and I will continue spend £5 on a candle, even if people see it as a waste of money.

My second favourite of the season is my Primark PJ's. Yes, I know, a bit strange but seriously, they are the most comfortable clothes I own! The soft fleece material is so warm and cosy, plus the cute owl print makes it an adorable addition to the bedroom. The stitching is surprisingly good for Primark and I believe they were about £8 for the set, a bargain in my eyes.



Next is my Made In Chelsea box-set. I was  given this for my birthday in August (from my Grandparents) and I didn't even open it until October. I love MIC and so does my Mum, and Sister (always hot topic when we next see each other) but I only really started to watch it at Series 3. The box set (from HMV) includes series 1-5. I love watching it in bed while drinking hot chocolate in my owl PJ's.


Tyler Oakley recently released a Podcast called Psychobabble with childhood friend - Korey Kuhl. I have listened to all of them and there was not one that I wasn't doubled over laughing at. Not an exaggeration. He's had Troye Sivan as a special guest on the show which is one of my favourite episodes and I'm sure some more people will appear on the show. I love listening to this before bed with a mug of hot chocolate and biscuits. Ohh and don't forget to live tweet along with the show...


In just over 200 days I will be travelling to London to go and see 5 Seconds of Summer with my best friends. A crazy experience that I will not forget to blog about. In preparation for the show in June, I have been non-stop listening to 5SOS' album and E.P. My favourite songs being English Love Affair, Daylight and Voodoo Doll.


Now, this is a beauty blog so there was no way getting round an Autumn beauty fav. This season it's all about the lips but personally, it's been all about the skin. I have been trying out concealers - new and old - as well as foundation and moisturizers. After a lot of combinations the favourite is mixing the Simple - Anti-Spot Moisturizer with my Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum. It makes my skin look effortless.


Finally: fashion. I have always loved a good-old jumper and jeans combo, but this Autumn it has been all about the coat. Constantly, my New Look Grey Parka has been outworn. In town with my friends, on the way to and from school and all the time in-between. This coat was a birthday present back in August from my parents and I immediately tried it on and tested it! Not the most waterproof, but looks great and keeps me warm - even if the hood is too big.


That's it! Happy start of Winter - another post like this in March?

Hugs and kisses
Liv xoxo