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!

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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!

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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!

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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

Blogmas 2016 - Day 14 - My Christmas Top 5!

Blogmas 2016!

Hello Everyone,

Today's post is a bit of a fun one because I am going to tell you My Top 5 of a number of different categories. This will help you to find out some of my Christmas themed favourites so I hope you like it.

Songs

1. Fairytale of New York
2. Last Christmas
3. All I Want For Christmas Is You
4. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
5. Do They Know It's Christmas?

Films

1. The Grinch
2. Arthur Christmas
3. Elf
4. Nativity
5. A Christmas Carol

Food

1. Turkey
2. Stuffing
3. Heroes
4. Quality Street
5. Sweets

Christmas Decorations

1. Tinsel
2. Christmas Tree
3. Mistletoe
4. Christmas Crackers
5. Candles

Christmas Traditions

1. Christmas Dinner
2. Visiting family on Christmas Eve
3. Choosing our Christmas Tree
4. Christmas Boxes with our PJs, snacks and a DVD in them
5. Christmas shopping

Things We Do On Christmas Day

1. Christmas Dinner
2. Everyone opening presents
3. Turkey sandwiches in the evening
4. Watching the Queen's Speech
5. Finding out the Christmas No.1

Christmas Quotes

1. Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.
2. Christmas is the day that holds all time together.
3. It's not what's under the tree that matters, it's who's around it.
4. Christmas is not so much about opening presents, as opening our hearts.
5. Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.#

Games To Play At Christmas

1. Monopoly Empire
2. Operation
3. Scrabble
4. Frustration
5. Cards

Stocking Fillers

1. Chocolate Orange
2. Fluffy Socks
3. Nail Varnish
4. Bath Products
5. CDs/ DVDs

So they are some of my Top 5's. I hope you liked this post. It was quite a fun one to write so I hope you enjoyed reading it too. What is your Top 5 favourite things about Christmas? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading!

Pretty Perfect x

Blogmas 2016 - Day 13 - The Best Christmas Lyrics!

Hello Everyone,

I LOVE Christmas songs so much so I wanted to do a Christmas song themed post as part of Blogmas but I did a Christmas playlist last year during Blogmas so instead I thought I would list some of my favourite Christmas song lyrics instead today. I hope you like this post.

1. A very Merry Christmas,

And a Happy New Year,

Let's hope it's a good one,

Without any fear

~ Happy Christmas (War Is Over)

2. Once bitten and twice shy,

I keep my distance but you still catch my eye

~ Last Christmas

3. When the snowman brings the snow,

Well he just might like to know,

He's put a great big smile on somebody's face

~ I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

4. So Happy Christmas,

I love you baby,

I can see a better time,

When all our dreams come true

~ Fairytale Of Newyork

5. All the lights are shining,

So brightly everywhere,

And the sound of children's,

Laughter fills the air

~ All I Want For Christmas Is You

6. Love and laughter and joy ever after,

Ours for the taking, just follow the master

~ Mistletoe & Wine

7. It's the season,

Love and understanding

~ Merry Christmas Everyone

8. And in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy,

Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time

~ Do They Know It's Christmas Time At All?

9. Have a Happy Holiday,

Everyone dancing merrily,

In the new old-fashioned way

~ Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

10. It's the most beautiful time of the year,

Lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer

~ Mistletoe

So they are 10 of my favourite Christmas lyrics. Aren't they just so nice? I hope you enjoyed reading this post.

Pretty Perfect x