Merry Christmas Everyone!

Hello Everyone,

So this is my last post before Christmas. I won't be blogging tomorrow because I will be too busy and I'll be having a break from blogging for at least a couple of days.

I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope you have a very special day tomorrow.

I hope you have all enjoyed Blogmas this year. I'm so pleased that I managed t do it again and I really enjoyed writing all of the posts. Thank you to everyone who has read my posts. It really means a lot.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 24 - My Christmas Eve Routine!

Blogmas 2016!

Hello Everyone,

So today is the last day of Blogmas. I really hope you have enjoyed this years Blogmas! I've really enjoyed writing all of these posts.

Been as it is Christmas Eve today I thought I would run you through my Christmas Eve Routine. I hope you like this post.

1. I will start off my day with a lie in to help prepare me an early morning tomorrow because I always get up so early on Christmas day.

2. Next I will make myself some breakfast and then make my way into the living room to watch some Christmas films on TV. I usually have a relaxing morning.

3. After lunch I paint my nails in whatever colour I have choosen for Christmas day.

4. Then I have a pamper session by having a bath and chilling for a bit.

5. Next I get ready to go out by doing my make up, hair and choosing an outfit.

6. My family and I then go to visit family. We all gather at one member of the families house and celebrate. We all have some food and chat.

7. We get home for around 8pm and get into our Christmas pjs.

8. After that we watch some Christmas TV for a while to get us excited for the next day.

9. Just before we go to bed we lay out our sacks and put some snacks out for Santa.

10. Lastly, we all go to bed looking forward to the next day.

So that is my Christmas Eve routine. I'm so excited for tomorrow. I hope you enjoyed this post. Thanks for reading!

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 23 - Christmas Food Checklist!

Blogmas 2016!

Hello Everyone,

Today I am going to give you a list of food that I think you need in your house on Christmas day. This might help you if you're doing some last minute Christmas food shopping. I hope you like this post.

Christmas Dinner

Firstly, I'm going to give you a Christmas Dinner Checklist.

• Turkey
• Potatoes - mash & roast
• Carrots
• Peas
• Brocoli
• Pigs in blankets
• Gravy
• Stuffing
• Yorkshire Puddings

Other Snacks

Here are some other snacks that you should have in the house for Christmas day.

• Lots of chocolate - heroes, celebrations, quality streets
• After Eights
• Crips - Doritos, Pringles
• Nibbles

Drinks

• Fizzy Drinks
• Hot Chocolate
• Mulled Wine
• Alcohol

So those are some of the food and drinks I'll have in my house on Christmas day. I hope I've remembered everything. I cannot wait for Christmas dinner. What is your favourite part of Christmas dinner? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading!

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 22 - MY Christmas Make Up Routine!

Blogmas 2016!

Hello Everyone,

As I've mentioned in other posts as part of Blogmas, Christmas is a time where there are more parties and nights out. Therefore, today I thought I would tell you what my Christmas party/night out make up routine is. I'm not the type of person to wear too much make up so I find that what I wear is enough for me personally. I hope you enjoy this post.

I start off with my face make up first.

Step 1 - I use the Avon Face Perfecter as a Primer. This just helps my make up to go on smoothly and stay on for longer.

Step 2 - Next I do my concealer. I use the Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer to cover any spots that I have on that day. Then I use Maybelline The Eye Eraser for my under eyes. I blend all the concealer in using a beauty blender.

Step 3 - The next step face wise is to put my foundation on. I use the Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation. I really .like this foundation because it's really good coverage but doesn't feel heavy on your face. I usually blend my foundation with a brush.

Next I move on to eyes/ eyebrows.

Step 1 - I fill in my eyebrows using a pencil from Rimmel.

Step 2 - I put on the Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara. I really like this mascara but it can be a bit thick for my liking so I then go over it with the Maybelline Rocket Volume mascara to help spread my lashes out a bit.

Step 3 - I then put on my eyeshadow. I really like the W7 Carnival dust for around Christmas time because it's sparkly and festive.

Lips

Step 1 - Before I do any make up at all I always put some Vaseline on my lips to moisturise them and allow my lipstick to go on more easily later.

Step 2 - The last step in my make up routine is to put on whatever lipstick/ lip gloss I am going to wear that evening.


So that is my make up routine for Christmas parties/ night out. It's very simple but effective and it works for me. I hope you've enjoyed reading this post.

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 21 - Christmas Favourites!

Blogmas 2016!

Hello Everyone,

Today's post is going to be a Christmas favourites because I want to tell you some things that I have been loving and some of my favourite things I have done this Christmas so far. I hope you like this post.

1. Hot Chocolate

2. Fairy Lights

3. Baking

4. Choosing & decorating the Christmas tree

5. Arthur Christmas, Elf & A Christmas Carol

6. Now That's What I Call Christmas CD

7. Mince Pies

8. Quality Streets, Heroes & Celebrations

9. Opening my advent calendar everyday

10. Wrapping presents

11. Christmas shopping

12. The Christmas lights in my local towns

13. Tea

14. Christmas TV & the TV Times

15. The Christmas menus in local cafes

So there you have 15 things that I have loving this Christmas so far. What have you been loving this Christmas? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading!

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 20 - Christmas Nails!

Blogmas 2016!

Hello Everyone,

Today I want to do a similar post to yesterdays but rather than Christmas lip colours, I'm going to be telling you want nail colours I will be wearing this Christmas.

As you may know from previous blog posts I love painting my nails so this Christmas my nails will be painted with loads of different Christmassy colours.

Here are some nail colours that I will be wearing a lot in the lead up to Christmas. I love all of these colours.

Barry M

Top Row ~ Left - Right

Molten Metals - Silver Lining

Molten Metal - Copper Mine

Glitter Nail Paint - Socialite

Glitter Nail Paint - Catwalk Queen

Bottom Row ~ Left - Right

Gelly Nail Paint - Cocoa

Nail Paint - Dusky Mauve

Speedy Quick Dry - Dead Heat

Speedy Quick Dry - Supersonic

Speedy Quick Dry - Pit Stop

Fearne Cotton Nail Varnishes

Here are a selction of the Fearne Cotton nail varnishes. They're really Christmas as they are dark blue and red with sparkles in them. I really like these a lot.

Colour Couture

I really like these Colour Couture nail varnishes as top coats to put over plainer colours. They're so pretty and make your nails so festive.

Other

Top Row ~ Left - Right

Champneys - Extreme Purple Pearl

Tanya Burr - Sugar Plum

Bottom Row ~ Left - Right

Technic - Ruby Slippers

Estee Lauder - White Beige

So they are my favourite nail colours for Christmas. I definitely recommend all of them. You can probably get most of them from either Boots or Superdrug or online.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post. Thanks for reading!

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 19 - Christmas Lip Colours!

Blogmas 2016!

Hello Everyone,

Today I am doing a beauty themed Christmas post where I am going to tell you what lip colours I have been/ will be wearing a lot this Winter/ Christmas.

These are my staple lip colours for this time of year which I tend to wear in the build up to Christmas. I do wear darker lip colours during the festive period like reds and berry colours but I also still enjoy wearing nudes and pinks.

Here is a selection of my favourite Winter/Christmas lip colours.

Rimmel Vinyl Gloss (Sparkly Light Pink)

Avon Colour Trend - Adorable (Light Pink)

NYX Butter Gloss - Angel Food Cake (Nude)

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss - Rose  & Shine (Nude)

Tanya Burr Gloss - Afternoon Tea (Nude)

Sleek Matte Me - Birthday Suit (Nude)

Jack Wills Lip Crayon - Red

Jack Wills Lip Crayon - Berry

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Matte Finish - 11 So Hap'pink (Bright Pink)

Rimmel Kate Moss - 08 (Nude) - Not Pictured

Here's a picture that allows you to see the colour of the lipsticks/ glosses of the one's that you can't see the true colour through the packaging. I love every single one of these lip colours and 100% recommend them. All of these were bought from either Boots or Superdrug but I'm sure they're available online as well.

These are all of the lip colours which I will be wearing all of the time in the lead up to Christmas. These are my Christmas lip colours. Thanks for reading!

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 18 - What's In My Christmas Party Clutch!

Blogmas 2016!

*All images in this post from now on are taken from the internet*

Hello Everyone,

Christmas is definitely a busy time of year where there are a lot of parties and a lot of nights out planned so today I thought I would tell you what is in my clutch bag on a Christmas night out. I hope you like this post!

What's In My Christmas Party Clutch!

Purse - Cash, Coins & Card

I obviously take my purse with me. In my purse I have coins and cash to pay for any food & drinks that I have. I also take my card I case there is an emergency where I need more money than what I have. For example, if I needed a taxi to get home I could pay for it using my card if I didn't have enough cash.

Phone

I always have my phone. I take it everywhere I go anyway but it's always important to have it on you when you go out in the evening for safety reasons.

I.D.

I always carry my I.D. in my clutch so I can buy alcohol and get into clubs on nights out.

Chewing Gum

I always have chewing gum in my bag so I can keep my breath fresh if I have any food or anything like that.

A Mini Perfume

I also take a mini perfume to again freshen up if I want to.

Lipstick

Finally, I always keep the lipstick I am wearing that evening in my bag so I can reapply it throughout the evening if I feel the need to. Red is one of my favourite lip colours for around Christmas time.

I try to keep my clutch as minimalistic as possible so it's light and only has the essentials in it. This is everything I take with me on a Christmas night out. I hope you enjoyed reading this post.

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 17 - Festive Party Outfit Ideas!

Blogmas 2016!

*All images in this post from now on are taken from the internet*

Hello Everyone,

Today I wanted to give you some inspiration for outfits for Christmas parties or nights out that are coming up. I hope you like this post!

A Sparkly Dress

Sparkly dresses are perfect for parties around Christmas time because they look so festive. They're really in at the moment so you can find one pretty much anywhere. Here are some nice ones to act as inspiration for you.

                                             

Jumpsuits

Obviously Winter can be cold so you might want something that is going to keep you a bit warmed. Jumpsuits are a really good option for this because it means that your legs are covered which is much warmer than wearing a dress.

                             

Long Sleeved Dresses

If you prefer to wear dresses then a long sleeved dress is a good alternative to help keep you warm on Winter nights out.

                                        

Leather Jacket

I think that leather jackets are essential for winter because they go with everything and are perfect for keeping you warm whilst your on a night out or at a party during Christmas. I have one and wear it all the time so I definitely recommend them.

A Sparkly Clutch

You're probably going to be taking a bag out with you so for Winter/ Christmas I think that a sparkly clutch like the one below is perfect. These look better with a plain outfit. This bag would look so nice with some of the jumpsuits above.

Over the Knee Boots

Ove the knee boots are really popular at the moment and I personally really like them and I want to get some soon. These are a great alternative for winter/ Christmas because they're warmer and they look really nice with most outfits.

                                 


I hope you like these ideas for Christmas party/ night out outfit ideas. I'm definitely going to need all of these for night out this Christmas. What is your one Winter clothing essential? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading!

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 16 - Christmas Recipes!

Blogmas 2016!

*All images in this post from now on are taken from the internet*

Hello Everyone,

For today's post I thought I would link some recipes for some things that you could make during the festive period. I just thought if I directed you to some recipes you might want to try making them so I hope you find this post helpful if you do try any of the recipes.

1. Mince Pies

Mince Pies are one of my favourite Christmas snacks. I definitely want to make some this years.

Mince Pie Recipe

2. Shortbread

Shortbread is another Christmas classic which is simple to make and a perfect snack for Christmas parties.

Shortbread Recipe

3. Mulled Wine

A recipe for the adults. Mulled wine is very popular around Christmas time so why not try making your own?

Mulled Wine Recipe

4. Yule Log

Another Christmas classic that everyone loves. Yule log is a hit with everyone and is perfect for Christmas get togethers.

Yule Log Recipe

5. Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate

This recipe is from one of Zoella's videos from years ago. I love this recipe/DIY and it's a good way of getting creative as well as making something for people to enjoy.

Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate

So there are links to recipes for five different classic Christmas snacks. I hope you find this post helpful. I really want to try all of these recipes. They look amazing. Thanks for reading!

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 15 - Ideas For Festive Days Out!

Blogmas 2016!

Hello Everyone,

Today I thought I would give you some ideas of how you could spend some days leading up to Christmas. I hope you like these ideas.

1. Christmas Shopping

2. Driving around your local town at night to see the Christmas lights

3. Go for a Winter walk around a local National Trust Estate

4. Go for a walk around a place that sells Christmas Trees

5. Visit a garden centre and look around the decorations

6. Visit family

7. Go out to a café for an early Christmas dinner

8. Volunteer & help out people who are less fortunate than you are

9. Go ice skating - outdoor ice rinks are particularly festive

10. Go & see a pantomime

11. Go to an indoor ski slope

12. Plan a trip to a local Winter Wonderland

I hope you find these ideas for days out around Christmas time helpful. I would love to do all of these things. I hope this has given you some inspiration of how to spend you days off at Christmas. Thanks for reading!

Pretty Perfect x