Blogmas Day 24 - Part One

Christmas Rambles

Hello, sorry for the late posting again but yesterday was a mad day of last minute christmas shopping and writing up 3 posts which will all be up by the end of today.

I wanted to say a massive thank you to all of you who have stuck with me through Blogmas, lets face it none of us thought I'd manage it but here we are Day 24 and there is one more post to go (will be up at 12pm today UK time). It's been difficult but seeing you enjoy it through your comments, likes +1s if you get that google malarky has made it all worth while.

I also want to say a massive thank you and hello to all the Americans who were viewing my blog last night. At 2:00am (I was up very late) there was a massive surge and I found I had 350 views all from the US. I don't know why there were so many at such a late time but I really appreciate it and can't wait to see more viewers from "across the pond" in the future even if it is at 2 o'clock in the morning.

So this post was just a big thank you to you all as I really appreciate every view, like and especially comment that my posts receive. 
I've decided next year I will host a giveaway to show my gratitude so stay tuned in the new year if you would like to be involved. Also comment below some ideas of things I could giveaway.

Lots of love x

Advent Calender Day 19:

Day 20:

Day 21:

Day 22:

Day 23:

Day 24:

Blogmas Day 13

Lazy Day Wavy Hair

I'm quite lucky with my hair - as in I don't do much to it and it looks ok(ish).
My hair is quite naturally wavy and although this is a post more suitable for summer (I'll probably re-post it then as well)  I'm going to show you how I get my hair wavy (my everyday look) with no heat and minimal effort.

Step 1

Wash your hair.
I use any Pantene product I switch it up all the time - currently using Smooth and Sleek, but any brand will do.

Step 2

Tie hair in a bun on top of your head - I do mine by pulling it into a high ponytail then wrapping it round on my head, nothing fancy.

Step 3

Leave for as long as possible - I always wash my hair at night so I leave it until I go to bed, which can be 10 minutes or 2 hours.

Step 4

Take hair out of the bun and leave to dry naturally (this probably won't work for those with naturally curly/frizzy hair) - I place a towel on my pillow and leave my hair to dry during my sleep.

Step 5

Part it the way you want and you're done. (If you hate leaving your hair unbrushed this is probably not the method for you)

Simple!!

*I'll do some research into ways for those with curlier hair to get no heat waves

Advent Calender Day 13:

Encore

*link on pic

Blogmas Day 12

Gift Guide for Luxuries

So these may be presents for loved ones that you want to spend more money on or relatives that you haven't given a present in years haha.
Here we go:

Bags

Onesie

Spa Day

Technology

Jewellery

Coats

Cosy up

Watch

Scarf

Briefcase

*links on pics

Advent Calender Day 12:

Caviar Pearls Metallic Gold

Blogmas Day 11

Mid-Week Rambles

Hey so this week I've come down with this nasty virus where all I seem to do is sleep. I've eaten practically nothing since Sunday and I am constantly tired.

But this morning I got a lovely surprise as I reached 50 followers on Bloglovin. Now to big time bloggers this wouldn't be much to be this is a big deal and I just want to thank everyone who follows  and reads my blog it means so much to me and I can't wait to earn the next 50.

Other than a big thank you I don't have a lot to share with you this week so I thought I'd just show you what I've been getting in my advent calendar so far, I know it sounds boring but I like it so here we go!!

Ciaté Advent Calendar:

Day 1:

Snow Globe

Day 2:

Boudoir

Day 3:

Amazing Gracie

Day 4:

Caviar Metallic Pearls - Silver

Day 5:

Hoopla

Day 6:

Sugar Plum

Day 7:

Main Stage

Day 8:

Caviar Pearls Midnight In Manhattan

Day 9:

Candy Floss

Day 10:

Pillow Fight

Day 11:

Pepperminty 

*excuse the poorly-lit pictures but links are on them as usual.

Blogmas Day 2

Christmas Party Colours

So as the party season is now in full swing here are a few colours I think will look great this time of year!!

Barry M - Cobalt Blue

Revlon - Plum Night

Essie - Sexy Divide

Berry Cosmo

Raspberry

nails inc - the boltons

nails inc - st james

*links on pics

The Perfect Summer Nails

Sprinkle of Pink

I love pink on my nails and adding sparkles can give your nails the extra "pzazz" they need. I like to keep some subtly to my nails which is why  I use a sprinkle of glitter to my nails.

I think pink is the perfect summer colour and this look is really cute and fun and is perfect for holiday use.

Using Barry-M's #317 "Dragon" as my pretty pink base, I then coated my nails with #349 "Rose Quartz" also by Barry-M. These two polishes give a really girly, sparkly finish and look great when they sparkle in the sunlight.

For a new look I used "electric avenue" from nails inc. on the tips of my nails. This gives a french manicure a different twist that looks summery and fabulous.

*Tip: be sure to apply a base coat before starting and a top coat before you use a different polish

Thanks for reading,
Much love x