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 10

Relax Before it's too Late

So for Christmas this year my friends and I decided instead of buying each other a present or doing Secret Santa we would buy ourselves something that we could all do together - Spa Day at the Sanctuary Spa!! We thought this was a great idea because it meant we didn't have to worry about how much to spend on each other or what they wanted, we could have what we wanted and all enjoy it together.

The Sanctuary Spa, Covent Garden, is the ultimate relaxation destination. You lounge around the calming coy fish pond, drink tea or if you prefer champagne and sweat in the saunas and cool down with a dip in the pool. 

*images from Sanctuary Spa website

This is a great Christmas present as it's something you can all enjoy. You can give vouchers, experiences and more.
But be quick because it is shutting in May 2014.

My friends and I had a 55 minute facial, I then had a 25 minutes body scrub (not for the ticklish) and the others had a 25 minute back massage.
As a group indulged in a lovely pre-paid lunch which made things easier and made the entire experience more relaxing. 

So if you want a relaxing present full of gossiping and pampering put the Sanctuary Spa on your Christmas list.

Blogmas Day 9

Gift Guide for Stocking Fillers - Under £15

Keep stocking fillers cute and cheap. No need to spend a load of money just buy little things that that the receiver will love.

A joke book

Slippers

Socks

Chocolate to last the entire year

Candles - split them up to make 3 presents for £6.66 each

Fun games

Nail varnish

Sweets

*links on pics

Blogmas Day 8

Christmas Tag

So this tag was started by Jewel Beauty, check out her version here. I absolutely love it this tag it's so  cute and I hope you enjoy it.

1. What time of year do you start you Christmas shopping?

I start the 1st December, unless there is something I know will go out of stock, then I order it immediately. I also do 95% of my shopping online because I'm lazy.

2. Do you have any festive recipes for food or drink you limit solely to the Christmas season to share?

No we do not have any recipes but we do only have Terry's Chocolate Orange at Christmas - just a tradition.

3. Tell me how Christmas goes down in your house.

My brother and I wake up around 9-10 and open our presents from Santa then we all shower go downstairs and open the presents from each other. We have Christmas lunch around 2 with the four of us (me, my brother, mum and dad) and my grandma, granddad and great aunt. We chill the rest of the day.

4. Do you have any Christmas traditions?

The Terry's Chocolate Orange I mentioned earlier and every year I buy my brother the Guinness Book of Records.

5. Do you have a favourite festive coffee?

No I hate coffee, tea and hot chocolate all the way!

6. Do you have a favourite Christmas song?

Anything from the Michael Bublé Christmas album.

7. What do you do Christmas Eve?

I watch Love Actually snuggled up on the sofa and by the end of the film everyone else has joined me to watch, including the dogs.

8. What's your Christmas wrapping strategy?

Plan according to the shape. Haha! I'm a good wrapper and actually do all the wrapping for everyone (except the presents they're giving me) and they pay me - extra pocket money.

9. What's your dream gift this year?

BaByliss Curl Secret Hair Curler

10. Describe your Christmas tree. Real/artificial? How is it decorated?

We have an artificial tree because we put it up the 1st weekend of December, if we had a real one it probably wouldn't last. My dad and I decorate the tree together every year, our motto if you see a decoration it goes on the tree.

11. Do you decorate just the tree or other areas of your house?

We decorate the entire house. We have lights outside, stars hanging from the ceiling, you name it we have it.

12. What do you wear on Christmas Day?

Both me and my brother wear pyjamas usually ones we have received as a present.

13. MY QUESTION: What do you do on Boxing Day?

We all chill and watch the films we got yesterday. Eat loads of leftovers and play with any toys we have.

So what now?

I TAG YOU!!

Answer these questions add your own on and pass it on.

Blogmas Day 7

Christmas Gift Guide for Boys

Technology

PJs

Beanies

Christmas jumper

Shoes

PS4 games

A funny book

*links on pics

Blogmas Day 6

There's a Sparkle in your Eyes

I have found and fallen in love with this eye shadow palette. It's inexpensive, the colours look gorgeous and look perfect for Christmas!!

Not the best pictures but mine looked filthy 

Step 1:

Primer - I used Urban Decay Potion Primer

Step 2:

Place lightest colour (not white/silver) all over lids as a base

Step 3:

Use brown in crease and outer corner of lid

Step 4:

Blend

Step 5:

Place gold in the inner part of the lid

Step 6:

Blend

Step 7:

Use black as close as possible to upper lash line

Step 8:

Use white/silver in inner corner of the eye and brow bone as a highlighter

Step 9:

Use dark brown under the lower lashes

Step 10:

Apply eyeliner and mascara - I used a Rimmel eyeliner and a Maybelline mascara

Simple!!