Life through my lens #5.

Hi everyone, I hope you've had a good Saturday,

Mine has been spent doing homework and tiding my room - fun non? I am going to Nando's tomorrow though, so that will make up for it!

This update has a distinctly red theme which I think makes it pretty aesthetically pleasing! This goes back to Christmas and new year which were both lovely, but that also means the return to school which I can't say was quite so thrilling, it could be worse, but this is my last full term so time is of the essence. 

Christmas eve calls for new pajamas and a hot water bottle <3// Snapping away for the blog// Love the Lush Star Light Star Bright bath melt (review here) so pretty!// We bought a blender, so of course we had a make milkshakes//  I'm actually addicted to homemade popcorn- so good//  Reading Company's Paris issue *dreams dreams dreams*//  Me and the sister on the train to London//  Isabella blow: Fashion Galore! was amazing- would you like to see a post on it?// Krispy Kreme is what dreams are made of

So that's what I've been up to lately - not a bad start to January! I am getting increasingly excited about my prom, it's still not until summer but I can't help it! If you know any good prom dress shops in London or the Bucks area or any good places online please do let me know :)

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FOTD #6.

Hello everyone, I hope you had an amazing Christmas! I certainly had a very lovely one, lots of food, gifts  and game board playing; my favorite :) 

This was my makeup look for the big day, I choose the `glitzy red` from my festive reds post and I'm really glad I did because  it was the perfect match to my sparkly top. I went for a gold eye with lashings of mascara which I love as it really brings out my eyes, gold and green is always a winner :) 

Products used; 

Miss Sporty liquid concealer (used under eyes) 

Collection lasting perfection concealer in `fair` (used on blemishes)

Rimmel Stay Matte foundation in `010 Light porcelain` 

Translucent Rimmel Stay Matte powder

Sleek blush by three palette in `Lace` (`Guipure`- middle shade) 

Sleek Contour kit (bronzer used to contour)

Wet 'n Wild Perfect eyes eye-shadow stick (Gold used all over the lid as a base)

Sleek I-Divine palette in `Au Natural` (`Taupe used in inner corner and all over lid) 

MUA Undress me too palette( `Tranquil` and `Dreamy` used in the crease) 

Rimmel Scandaleyes flex mascara 

NYC foundation stick (used on waterline)  

Maybelline Brow Drama in `Medium Brown`

L'oreal Paris `Feeric Fuschia`

I hope you like this look! I had a really lovey Christmas this year and I hope you all did as well :)

What do you think of my makeup? What was your look on Christmas day? 

Top five: The Glitter polishes.

Hello everyone, I hope your enjoying Christmas Eve eve! 

This is my last post before the 25th, so it's only fitting that it's suitability festive! These are my top five glitter polish picks and hopefully, something for everyone.

`The Topcoat glitter`- Barry M `244 Hologram` 

This polish is perfect for adding some extra glitz to any shade, I love it over black and turquoise blue, but really it will compliment anything! I adore how the little holographic hexagons catch the light, you can see in the picture above that they go all sorts of goregous colours as well as their silver base. 

`The Bargain glitter`- Angelica `Love you 40`

If you read my Beauty Bargains post, you might remember this stunner, and the best part? It cost me all of 50p! Rightfully titled `the bargain`polish I think. The actual shade wonderful , I love the rich berry pink and it looks so goregous on. These are available in Primark in a multitude of colours so I might have to pick up some more!

`The multi-glitter`- La Femme Beauty `Ocean`

I do love a good multi- glitter, this one is a mix of royal blue, aqua blue, silver and a sea green. This is the perfect antidote to your standard one shade glitter and I love it to bits. `Ocean` is fab as a topcoat, accent nail or as a full on glitter.

`The trend glitter`- Look Beauty `Bling`

We all know rose gold has been huge this year, and on the nails this sparkles as gorgeously as any Micheal Kors watch! I'm wearing this right now and its is so lovely, it's actually quite textured which I heart and it is perfect for a glam Christmas manicure. 

`The showstopping glitter`- Topshop `Razzmatazz`

Finally, an all time favourite of mine, Topshop's `Razzmatazz. Look at it. You can see it on the nails over on my Instagram page, and you guys seemed to like it too! This is just my perfect all round glitter; holographic particles, different sized chunks of glitter, not too hard to remover, plus it doesn't break the bank, yay! 

I love all of these glitters, which one is your favourite? 

I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas, I hope you have a wonderful day. How I'm going to sleep tomorrow night I just don't know! 

Life through my lens #4.

Hello everyone, I hope you're well, The big day is quickly approaching, but I thought I'd do a catch up post to fill you in with what's been going down in There's something about Alice land.

Stunning sunset from my Grandma's house in Wales// Obligatory festive Starbucks (Salted Caramel was a let down)// My city center is so pretty at the moment// Dumbo+Stitch = far too adorable// Big salady lunches are the best//  Choosing the tree of 2013// My little Christmas display in my room, it reminds me of the John Lewis ad :) // If you can't wear glitter at Christmas then when can you?// Face of the day posing (post here!)

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I do like writing these posts, it give me a second to stop, write and really appreciate how lucky I am, especially at Christmas, I think it's at this time that we really need to be thankful for what we have and help others :) I am getting incredibly excited now, tomorrow I am going to be doing lots of baking and more Christmas film watching (standard)

I hope your all happy and healthy, let me know what you've been up to lately! 

NOWSEEN jewellery discount code.

Hello sweets, just a quick post from me today; 

Do you remeber back in October when I blogged about the new brand NOWSEEN.com? (find it here if you missed it!) Well since then they have launched with plenty of goregous pieces and a swish website which is an absolute dream to browse.

 To thank me for posting about them, they have given me a 20% discount code to share with you lovely people. Any of their pieces would make a wonderful Christmas present or a little gift for yourself! Prices start at just £8.00 and the quality looks superb.

I may just have to treat myself... This is only valid until the 19th so be speed if you want to take advantage of the fab deal :) 

Let me know if you use it!

Review: Lush Cinders bath ballistic

Hi everyone, 

This seems to be the only way I start my posts these days, but yet again, I am sorry for my lack of activity! I have a week of hell mock exams, so I'm feeling a little worse for wear, but TGIF right! Last night I treated my to have relaxing bath using this Lush bath bomb `Cinders. 

The scent of this is divine and actually quite festive, definitely not one for the height of summer, but perfect for these cold December nights. It doesn't do anything spectacular to the bath water, just turning it faintly yellow (the bubbles above are from a Simple shower gel) however that means there is no cleaning up to do afterwards, result! I'm going to stock up on some really christmassy bath bombs because I have made my own little tradition of using one on Christmas Eve every year, and then snuggling down in some new pajamas :) 

What have you been up to lately? Have you tried `Cinders?`

The 2013 christmas tag.

Hello everyone,

 I am a huge lover of all things festive, the food, the lights, the general cosiness and feeling of goodwill in the air, I just can't get enough of it. I am ridiculously excited this year, so I knew I had to get my blog in on the action too. This tag was created by the lovely Georgina When I saw it on Fee's brilliant blog, I couldn't wait to do it!

So, onto the questions;

1.  Do you prefer a real Christmas tree or synthetic?

We always have a real tree, I don't think it would feel right having a synthetic one. I love the natural, wild aspect of  a real fir and the way it feels my house with the smell of pine :)

2.  You're in a coffee shop, it's December, what do you pick?

Without a doubt some kind of hot chocolate, Costa's honeycomb one is heavenly. Shock horror, I am yet to try the Starbucks salted caramel offering, but I will definitely do so before christmas! 

3.  Whats your favourite colour scheme for decorating the tree?

I much prefer a jumble of decorations on a christmas tree, I can't stand the designery `all one colour` way of doing things. We have baubles from my great grandmother and ones my sister and I when we were tiny; it's so homely! 

4.  Giving or receiving?

There is nothing better than planning a present for someone and then having them really love it, but of course I am partial to a parcel in the post ;)

5.  To mince pie or not to?

100% to mince pie. 

6.  What's your traditional Sunday lunch?
We have turkey, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, carrots, sprouts, parsnips... I'm getting hungry just typing this!

7.  Christmas day fashion

My christmas day outfits go as follows; most of the morning is spent in new christmas pj from the night before, then I'll change into something dressy for christmas dinner, and then into a christmas jumper and leggings :) 

8.  What's your favourite Christmas song?

`Last Christmas` is always a winner, as well as `White Christmas`. 

9.  What's your favourite Christmas film?

I have two; Elf and the Grinch, we watch these two without fail every Christmas, and are often found quoting the two all year round, for example; "Does someone need a hug?" "Cindy lou, what are you doing up there?!"

10.  Open presents before or after lunch?

We have our presents from `Santa` before lunch, and then the rest afterwards.

I would like to tag Lydia, Annie, Lauren and Alex!

Are you excited for Christmas?