Designer Outlet Haul

Blogmas Day 11

Recently I went on a little shopping jaunt to the designer outlet in York and picked up a few goodies I thought I would share with you. There were soo many nice things but I managed to restrain myself with xmas being just around the corner!


First up...Make up!!

Bobbi Brown single eyeshadow in Stone.

I've never owned a Bobbi Brown eyeshadow before so thought while they were cheaper I'd give them a whirl. And let me just say I will definitely be purchasing more of these shadows, they are the butteriest shadows I have ever used FACT! I'm currently sweeping this all over my lid on a daily basis for a really simple winter eye look. I believe they are around £17 and I managed to get mine for £12 I think.


Mac Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb

They had so many Mac blushes and highlighters but this one in particular stood out to me. It is the perfect highlight colour, a real mix of bronze, gold, pink and champagne. Its not too over the top and perfect for a little bit of christmas sparkle.


Mac Sheen Supreme lipstick in Royal Azalea

I was so happy when I saw this I had actually been eyeing up this colour fort a while. My Saint Germain is about to run out so I was looking for a replacement. This sheen supreme is a great dupe if only a little warmer toned. Really moisturising too. I threw all the packaging away and can't remember these prices but I know i saved a good few pounds on every item.


Homewear

Yankee Candle Large Jar Christmas Cookie

This is one I'm sure you will have seen on my xmas decor post. Its my boyfriends all time fave scent (he has such a sweet tooth!) They are originally meant to be £19.99 but they had a 30% off sale YAY!

Fashion

Kurt Geiger Suede Knee Boots

Another regular to my blog are these beauties! When I was in the shop I actually tried 3 different pairs on and managed to have will power and only buy these! I got them for £59 when they were meant to be £95. I love Kurt Geiger shoes they're such great quality and I know these will last me years :)

Hope you enjoyed a peek into my shopping bag!

Until next time,

Blogmas Day 10

Todays post is just going to be a simple one since it's been a long hectic day at work! I'm absolutely in love with Pinterest and thought I would share with you some recent pins I've been loving lately.

Until next time,

My Moving Out Experience | Part 2

Blogmas Day 9

Here is the 2nd part in my moving out series. My last post finished where we had just received the news we were now able to complete on ur house....so heres the next chapter...
The week we got back from our holiday we had numerous meetings scheduled to finalise everything. We went to see the solicitors on the Tuesday where they went through all the legal aspects and we signed for our house! There was a lot to take in and I'm still not sure I really understand everything they were on about ha! She did advise us to have a viewing of the house though just to make sure everything was still ok before we completed. We viewed the house on Thursday morning and everything was fine and I was so excited I didn't want to leave. Later that day I received the news that all the money had been transferred and we were going to complete the next day (Friday.) Friday morning came and I was going to work so really apprehensive that everything wouldn't go smoothly. At 11.15am I received a picture message from my boyfriend of the keys to our new house!!! YAY!! He got the call everything was sorted and we were now the legal owners. After all we had been through I was so relieved I actually cried!

I raced home from work this day straight to our new home where I met my boyfriend and we opened the door for the first time! Nothing feels so good knowing that you actually own the property you'd been dreaming of for so long. Even though there was nothing in the house we literally just stayed there going round the different rooms and talking and enjoying our space. When it came to leaving I really didn't want to but knew we couldn't possibly stay, so we reluctantly left. The next day we arranged to have both my boyfriends and my family round for a takeaway and we were going to stay the night with our doggy no a blow up bed. It literally was the most perfect story ever.

The next two weeks were spent decorating the house before we moved in. This included ripping all the carpets up down stairs and laying a hard wood floor, painting every single wall and wallpapering. Some nights we would stay over so we could crack straight on with the work and others we would be coming straight from work to do some jobs before going back. I'm not going to lie it was a very tiring time to always be doing something but I'm so happy we did get everything done before we actually moved in.

We set a moving date of Saturday 14th June. My boyfriend was working in he morning so we roped all friends and family into helping us move. I never knew we had so much rubbish! After a hard day we sat down on our new sofa with the tv on and ordered a pizza and chilled out! It was so surreal sitting there after dreaming about it for all this time.

Next chapter...Living the dream

I hope you enjoyed this different style

of post with a little insight into my life.

Until next time,

The Christmas TAG

Blogmas Day 8

Earlier today I watched 'The Christmas TAG' on YouTube and thought oooh that would be an exciting blog post, so here it is!

1. What is your favourite xmas film?
I really love Home Alone 1+2 (I'm classing these as one set of films.) Oh and also Love Actually!

2. Have you ever had a White Christmas?
Not as far as I can remember. I don't know about when I was really young though but I cant imagine so.

3.Where do you usually spend your holiday?
With family. This year I am hosting xmas day at my house!

4. What is your fave xmas song?
Slade- Merry Christmas Everybody

5. Do you open any presents on xmas eve?
Up until a couple of years ago when I was living with my parents we would get pj's on xmnas eve so that we would look nice for santa! Cute!

6. Can you name all Santa's reindeer?
Yes I'm very proud of this one, Dasher Dancer Prancer Vixen Comet Cupid Donner Blitzen Rudolph.

7. What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?
Creating new ones in my new home!

8. Is your xmas tree real or fake?
Fake- I don't want any needles getting stuck in my puppy's paws!

9. What is your all time fave holiday sweet/treat?
Mince pies!!!

10. Be honest- do you like giving gifts or receiving them better?
When I was younger- definitely receiving, but now I'm older I love going out and buying people things and seeing their faces when they open them.

11. What is the best xmas gift you've ever received?
I have 2- one from when I was younger- a life size doll which was bigger than me at the time which my parents still have to this day, she was like a friend to me growing up. And for now- a photo book my boyfriend got me 2 years ago because it is so memorable and personable I actually cried when I looked through it.

12. What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?
Lapland!! Because hands down, I wanna meet Santa!

13. Are you a pro present wrapper or do you you fail miserably?
Pro wrapper all the way- oh yehh!!

14. Most memorable holiday moment?
Every year on xmas morning running down the stairs and reading Santa's letter.

15. What made you realise the truth about Santa?
What truth?

16. Do you make New Years resolutions and do you stick to them?
Sometimes, not every year. Usually its just small things to improve myself and I'm quite good at making them stick!

17. What makes the holidays special for you?
All families coming together and being happy!

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!
(Just in case you forgot that!)

I would love to see your tags, I tag whoever is reading this!

Until next time,