Favourite Christmas Tag.

I don't usually get around to doing any tags - although I do enjoy reading them - but as I love anything to do with Christmas, I wanted to give it a go!  

Favourite festive food

Christmas dinner is probably my favourite food at Christmas…obviously.

Favourite reindeer

Rudolph, because he was unique…and the only one I really know!

Favourite day of Christmas

Christmas day, but I also love the whole run up to Christmas and the excitement of Christmas eve…plus because my parents and sister tend to be working Christmas day, we tend to have our Christmas on Christmas eve.

Favourite Christmas song

Now, I sing along to most of them, but I don’t actually know any of the names. Therefore I’m just going to say all of them!

Favourite present

Generally I get a lot of very random presents. However, this year I got a new iPhone 6, therefore that has got to be my favourite present yet…I also bought myself some Timberland's as a present to myself…do they count?

Favourite festive film

Ok…from the top of my head, I like the Grinch, Muppet's Christmas Carol, Nightmare Before Christmas and Arthur Christmas, however this is only a few, I really like animated films, as you can tell!

Favourite cracker toy

We didn’t have crackers this year, but last year we had balloons and you made them in to balloon animals, and the year before that we had some sort of reindeer race inspired crackers, which was fun. We tend to look for ones which have something good inside…which is actually pretty hard.

Favourite cracker joke

I can never remember jokes whether they're from crackers or not - some cracker jokes are so lame and repetitive thought!

Favourite Christmas decorations

I love the tree lights. To be honest, I like lights in general, at work we have a light sensory room and that’s where I do most of my planning, therefore having Christmas lights all over the tree, and when people put tasteful lights outside their house, looks super pretty too.

Favourite Christmas candle scent

Most people say that a real Christmas tree is the best scent at Christmas…but I haven’t ever smelt one, however I am determined to have a real tree one day. However, candle wise I really love cinnamon!

Favourite Christmas advert

The John Lewis adverts are the best - I love the penguins this year, but I'm still hung up on the one from a few years ago with all the animals and the Lily Allan song.

Favourite festive tradition

I don’t really have any festive traditions. I like being with my family at Christmas and all sitting in the living room opening presents and watching films together…does that count as a tradition?

Favourite place to spend Christmas

I live with my parents, therefore that’s where I spend Christmas, last year we went to my sisters but her cooker wasn’t big enough and it caused too much aggro, therefore she just came round to ours.  I can't imagine ever wanting to be away on holiday over Christmas, it just wouldn't feel the same.

Favourite Christmas fact

I don’t really know many Christmas facts, however my dad did tell me that for it to officially classed as a White Christmas, only one flake of snow has to land at one of the Met Office buildings…still waiting on a White Christmas!

Favourite thing about snow 

I love everything about snow, making snowmen, throwing snowballs, making snow angels, wearing my hunter willies and taking my dog for a walk (she is the only person I now who loves snow more then me), but my favourite thing is when you wake up to freshly fallen snow in the morning and everywhere is beautifully covered without a single footprint.  I hate it when it turns to dirty, yucky sludge!

Another Beauty Questionnaire.

Hi!

I stumbled upon this questionnaire the other day and thought it might be fun to share. Plus it's always interesting to see what products others enjoy using. I'm especially curious to see what everyone uses for skincare; I'm constantly seeking new masks and other products to keep my skin looking extra healthy.

SKINCARE

-What skin type do you have?

Combination/Sensitive.

-How many times do you wash your face daily?

Twice, however I was it twice at night just to make sure its extra clean.

-What is your current facial wash?

Clinique’s Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm.

-Do you exfoliate?

Because of my sensitive skin, I don’t exfoliate that often because it really irritates my skin.

-What brand do you use?

If I do exfoliate I tend to use Origins Modern Friction.

-What moisturizer do you use?

Origins Mega Mushroom Lotion (for now) and Yes to Cucumbers Calming Night Cream.

-Do you have freckles?

In summer I tend to get them.

-Do you use eye cream?

Nope.

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

A few breakouts, but I wouldn’t say acne.

-Did you ever use Pro-activ?

Nope.

MAKE-UP

-What foundation do you use?

I tend to use Diors BB Cream (sometimes I mix it with a bit of Illamasqua Skin Base foundation for added coverage and to lighten my BB cream a bit) or Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation

-How about concealer?

Currently I’m using Becca Dual Coverage Compact Concealer.

-Do you know your undertone color?

Yep. I have yellow undertones.

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?

I love falsies they’re a nice way to add a splash of glamour, however I cant apply them to save my life.

-Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yep and I do.

-What brand of mascara do you use?

Right now I am using the new L’oreals Mega Volume Mascara, however its no my favourite.

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

A lot of brushes! Usually a mix of shadow brushes! Then a blusher brush, a foundation brush and usually a flat brushes for eyeliner/my brows.

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

Yep. I use Urban Decays eye shadow primer.

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

You can never go wrong with neutrals.

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

I don’t always use eyeliner, however if I have to then I use pencil.

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

Not often…well not anymore.

-What do you think of pigment eye shadows?

I love how vibrant they are, but hate the mess they can make.

-Do you use mineral makeup?

Not really.

-What is your favorite lipstick?

Dior. Dior. Dior.

-How about lipgloss?

Dior. Lancome. Dior.

-What is your favorite blush to use?

Dior (can you see a pattern emerging here).

MAKE ME CHOOSE

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?

Nope. Never. However, a friend does, and she saves a lot of money.

-Do you like drugstore makeup?

There are some true treasures in drug store beauty departments.

-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)

I've never been to one, but have always wanted to!

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

I really want to. I think one day I will, after I’ve finished university.

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

I sometimes have a clumsy day, and make really silly mistakes, or get really heavy handed.

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?

Super dark eyebrows, really orange faces and foundation lines.

-Do you like colourful shades of makeup?

I do, especially during the warmer months or for evening’s out/special events.

-Which celebrity always has great make up?

I feel like most of the popular celebrities always have flawless makeup, it makes sense...they're in the public eye constantly. However, I don’t focus on it too much. I think anyone who has a make up artist doing his or her make up for them is going to have perfect make up.

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?

Dior BB Cream!

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

Not really.

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

Ha-ha…Not really!

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

I feel that no makeup line trumps all. Every brand has something that's impressive and at least one thing that isn't widely favored.

-What do you think of Makeup?

I love make up. I think it really has the ability to change someone’s face entirely and I think that’s just an amazing thing. I think you can sometimes really tell a lot about a person on how their apply their make up and how creative and brave they are with make up.

xxx

Beauty Blogger Questionnaire.

I was tagged in this questionnaire a long time ago, however I've only just got round to it...sorry!

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

My hair is naturally straight with a bit of a wave to it. When I was younger it was dead straight, however as I’m getting older it seems to be more wavy and all over the place.

2. What is your natural hair colour?

A medium mousy blonde colour, however it used to get a lot brighter during summer.

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

I have highlights put in at the hairdressers. She’s amazing at making it look very natural and not over the top blonde which is exactly how I like it.

4. Do you wear the same style every day or do you change it?

I tend to wear it the same way every day, I might have a bit more volume someday or decided to curl it however I’m rather lazy when it comes to my hair and just have it straight with a slight under curl to it.

5. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

I used to have acrylic and then gel extentions, however it was costing me a bomb and my nails were getting really damaged in the process. Therefore I now do them myself, however I must be good at them because everyone always comments on how professional they look.

6. How often do you change your nail polish?

A lot. I tend to get bored of a colour quite easily, and if it chips I end up peeling the rest of them off and having to start from scratch. My nails are quite weak so polish tends to peel of them or chip easily.

7. Do you polish your toes in winter or just in the summer?

I hate seeing toes without polish on so mine are always painted!

8. How long does it take for you to put on your make-up?

It really depends what I’m doing and where I’m going. If I’m going to university or on placement I tend not to wear a lot of make up, so it usually takes me about 15-30 minutes. However, if I’m going somewhere special, a night out or shopping I tend to spend more time on it.

9. What do you do first, face or eyes?

Face!

10. Do you collect make-up or just buy what you need when you need it?

To be honest, I really try to just buy stuff when I need it, however sometimes its really hard to resist not buying things because their good or pretty.

11. How often do you wear false eyelashes?

Never. 

12. Do you do a full face of make-up every day?

Hmm…it depends what you see as a full face of make up. I don’t wear foundation, I only wear a Dior BB cream, therefore I’m not really sure if that classes as a full face. However, I always wear my BB cream, mascara and blush.

13. Do you wear make-up when you are home alone or with family?

Depends if I’m going out at all that day. If I’m having a lazy day then I don’t bother, I used to however I’m starting to try and let my skin breath.

14. Will you leave the house without make-up?

Not a chance!

15. How many high-end products do you have?

Don’t even get me started…I don’t own many drug store products lets put it that way.

16. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you're getting dressed?

I decide when I'm getting dressed!

17. How often do you change your handbag?

I'm really picky when it comes to handbags, therefore I don’t change it that often.

18. What time do you get up and go to sleep?

It really changes depending what I’m doing that day. When I’m not a university or got any plans I don’t set an alarm and I just wake up when my body decides, which is usually between 9-10. However for university its usually 7/8 and 6 if I’m on placement.

19. Do you work out? How often?

I love working out. Unless I’m having a cba day then it’s like a chore to drag myself there. I try and go 3 times a week but sometimes I only get there 2 depending what I’m doing.

20. Left-handed or right-handed?

I write right handed, however my mums left handed therefore I tend to use both, mainly because everything in the house is set up for left handers.

21. How tall are you?

6’1

22. Do you speak a foreign language?

Nope.

23. How many pets do you have?

I have a black Labrador, however I’m trying to torment my parents into buying me a bulldog…it’s not working out so well at the moment.

24. How often are you on Blogger?

Unfortunately not every day, sometimes my days really busy and I just don’t have time to write a post. I tend to do quite a few at once and then publish them individually every few days.

25. Do you read comments on blogs?

Yes!! I read and try to reply to every single comment on my blog.

26. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

I actually do. I have a wish list and a try list on my iPad, where I write down products I’ve seen others use or recommend.

27. How did you come up with your blog name?

Well…I sort of had two or three, however it was just the name that I thought was a little more girly and unusual.

28. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?

My iPhone4s

29. How often do you clean your house?

Well…my mum does the cleaning, I swear she has OCD and nothing anyone else does is close enough to perfect for her, but when I’m home I try and help clean. My bedroom however I clean every other day, just because I don’t have time to do it everyday.

30. What is your favourite colour?

Pink

31. Do you swear?

I try not to, however sometimes it just comes out. I blame my mum because she swears like a trooper!

32. What are you doing with the rest of your day?

Some University work, watching Harry Potter and going to see my boyfriend later.

xxx

Winter Tag.

I always enjoy reading these tags when it comes to the beginning of each season, and when I get tagged in them there fun to fill in. I actually got tagged in two therefore I thought I would do them both, because some of the questions were the same or similar, I thought I would blend the two together.

❄ Favourite winter lip product?

I always need a lip balm on hand during winter. My lips are the first things to get dry, flaky and really sore. My favourite products depend on what I need them for; if I just need something every day to stick in my bag for when my lips are really dry then I tend to reach for my Carmex Lip Balm Pot. I actually like that this burns/stings the really dry and cracked parts of my lips because it makes me think its really working. Alternatively I’ve been reaching for my Dior Lip Glow a lot recently, its ultra moisturising but also gives a beautiful slick of colour and gloss.

❄ Top 2 Winter Beauty Essentials


The first one that pops in my mind is a good chap stick/lip balm. It’s really a necessity during the cold seasons. Alongside this a moisturiser is really important, which the hunt is still on for.

❄ Top 2 Winter Fashion Essentials


My top two would be UGG boots and my body warmer. Those are the things I love the most about winter. I love wearing dresses with nice tights and my UGGs, but I also love wearing my Jack Wills body warmer. It’s the warmest most comfy thing in the world.

❄ What shoes do you tend to wear the most in the winter?


Again UGGs. However my hunter willies, they tend to make a lot of appearances during winter especially if it starts snowing.

❄ Favourite Winter Accessory


Gloves and scarves aren’t really my favourite things, because if I can, then I don’t always wear them, however when its really cold their somewhat essential.

❄ Favourite Winter Nail Polish


At the moment, I really love a red glittery polish like Chanel's Taboo, alternatively I love butterLondon's Petrol which is just stunning.

❄ Favourite winter beverage?


Hot Chocolate all the way!

❄ Favourite Winter Candle?


I don’t usually burn candles, I always say I’m going to, especially during winter, however for some reason I never get around to it.

❄ Does it snow where you live?


Yes, but we don’t have snow all winter long, it tends to just turn up randomly in bucket loads.

❄ Have you ever made a snowman?


I try, every year when there is snow. However, for some reason it never looks like the amazing ones in adverts. This year, I will once again attempt to make an amazing snowman that doesn’t just look like a pile of snow with a carrot and two sticks in it.

❄ Favourite Christmas song?


I’m not really a fan of Christmas songs; I blame my older sister for playing a Christmas CD non-stop throughout the whole of December ever since I was little.

❄ Favourite Christmas movie?


The main reason I love Christmas is because of the amazing movies that come on TV. However if I had to choose my favourite it would be The Grinch…and maybe the nightmare before Christmas (if that counts as a Christmas film)

❄ What is your favourite winter treat? (candy cane, gingerbread, etc…)


I love hot chocolate and gingerbread men, however only if the gingerbread isn’t too rock hard.

❄ What is your favourite Christmas decoration this year?

The TREE! It’s always going to be the tree. Well technically it’s the lights on the tree I like. I’m a very sensory person so I like the feel and look of things; therefore really bright lights that change colour are just amazing to me.

❄ What’s at the top of your Christmas wish list? 


I have two things at the top of my wish list; one is a pair of leather UGG boots which is just amazing. I tend to find leather boots don’t fit my calves because I have such tiny calves, therefore they somewhat resemble wellies on me, however these look and fit perfect. Secondly is the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette. I really can’t wait for this to come out. I have put this on my Christmas list, however I think I may be allowed to have this as an early Christmas present…I hope.

❄ If you were to ask Santa for one thing and you were guaranteed to get it, what would it be?


Hard question. If I could have anything, I would want enough money to buy my own house, car and move out into the countryside after passing my teachers training. I love the countryside and little villages they always seem so cute and everyone always gets on with each other. However, if I was going to come back down to earth and be more materialistic, then it would be clothes, make up and an endless bank balance.

❄ Do you have anything fun planned for this winter
?

Winter always means Christmas Markets, Christmas Shopping and long walks in the snow…when it decides to make an appearance. However, other then that I love just snuggling up in front of the fire, with hot chocolate watching Christmas films….that to me sums up winter.

xox