On the fourth week of Christmas

Hi!
I'm back with the last 3 items of my advent calendar and also what I got for Christmas.
First up what was behind the last three doors

Nails inc Porchester Square 4ml. This is a lovely nude and I love nails inc.
Umberto Gianni backcomb in a bottle 30ml. I am interested in this as I love a bit of volume.
17 blow out mascara. Full size and you can't have too many mascaras!
As I said in my last post, I have loved this calendar and will certainly be having one next year.
Now for Christmas presents!

First from the Mr I got a new hairdryer as I had had my old one for 10 years and it was on its way out. He also got me a lovely Ted Baker smelly set in a beautiful box.
Off my Mom, Sister and nieces I received make up galore! I got look beauty's metallic smoulder eye and power lashes kits, a soap and glory eyes box and a huge soap and glory travel makeup kit.
My brother and his family got me and the Mr wine and biscuits. We also got tins of sweets, chocolates and biscuits from friends.
From my in laws I got a new bag for work, the naked 1 pallet (which I am so excited about!), the obligatory slippers, a cushion for my bed and the Kimberley Walsh autobiography which I asked for as I love Girls Aloud.
I was very spoilt and feel so grateful for all of the gifts I received. This is by no way means a post of bragging. I love reading what people received and so wanted to share what I got with you.
I hope you received some lovely gifts too.
Much Love
A x

The Twang

Hi!

Last night me and the Mr went to the Rainbow Lounge in Birmingham to see one of our favourite bands The Twang.

I'd never been to the venue or seen the band live before so I was really looking forward to our pre Christmas outing.

I was not disappointed at all. The venue was packed and the atmosphere was electric.
There were people on shoulders, jumping about, beer flying everywhere and generally having a good night.

 

The Twang were awesome and played a variety of their hits plus some songs off their new album due to be released in the new year.

If you haven't heard the Twang I recommend you YouTube them. If you like the indie rock genre you will love them.

I really want to go back to the venue aswell as it is a fantastic place for live music.

Much love

A x

  

  

On the third week of Christmas

Hi!

Well, it's nearly the end of my calendar. Only 3 windows left and I am going to miss opening this everyday.



Here's what was behind weeks doors



Seventeen tattoo me liquid eyeliner 6m. This is black and glides on easily.

Boots emery board. Always useful and a nice handbag size.

Soap & Glory mini flake away body scrub 50ml. Another S&G product and I couldn't be happier

Ghost fragrance 36m A nice and light smell.

Mavala diamond nail polish 5ml. I don't have many glitters so this is welcomed into my collection.

Carmex lip balm pot original 7.5g Great lip balm and a nice handy size.

Botanics hair serum 30ml. I've heard quite a lot about this so I am looking forward to trying it.

So, that's week 3 and I am pleased with every gift this week.

Not long to Christmas Day now! I hope you are ready!

Much love

A x

On the second week of Christmas

Hi!
It's time to show you my second week of beauty treats.

This week saw the first gift that was a dud for me but 1 in 14 is good as you can't please everyone.

Here's what was behind week 2's doors

Umberto Giannini Pom Pom Pony Band. This is the dud for me. The door was one of the biggest so I was a little bit disappointed to find this behind it. I am 31 and this would be more suited to someone much younger. As I said, you can't please everyone with calendars like these.
Seventeen Miami Supreme Shine nail varnish 10ml. Very hot pink. Not one for winter but I'm looking forward to using this in summer.
Olly Bonder Base Coat 5.4ml I do need a new base coat so I was pleased to find this.
Ghost Moonlight Fragrance. Sweet but not too sweet. I think this will be a really nice evening scent.
Boots Salon Shine Solution 8ml. It claims to revitalise the shine of natural nails so I will put it to the test.
Vichy Liftactiv Eyes and Lashes 3ml I suffer with dark circles and dry skin under my eyes so I am hoping this helps.
Couture La La Juicy Couture EDP Spray 1.5ml. A lovely day scent. I sprayed this once and the scent lasted for ages. I love the smell and I am considering purchasing the full size as a New Years treat to myself.
Again, apart from the hair band, I am really pleased with my treats this week. We are half way through and I am loving opening this every morning.
Much love
A x

Party Time

Hi!
It's the party season and this weekend I went to what probably was the most amazing party I have ever been to.
Our works Christmas party was in London's Battersy Park and it was themed as a Colorado ski lodge.

The food was beautiful, the drinks free flowing and the entertainment first class.

Inbetween each course we watched acrobats and a singer. When the disco started a host of other entertainment was opened too. There was a rodeo bull, a photo booth and bumper cars!

I had a fab night and I am now truly in the Christmas spirit.
I hope your parties are fantastic too!
Much love
A x

On the first week of christmas

Hi!

As promised this post is all about what I got in the first week of opening my Boots beauty advent calender.

This is my first ever advent calender like this and I must say, so far I'm very impressed! 

Here is a detailed list of what I got. I haven't had chance to properly try anything yet but I will give you my first impressions:

 
Soap & Glory clean girls body wash 75ml Smells amazing as all S&G products do. A great size!
Balmi cube lip balm in flavour cocoa butter 7g Very handy and smells great

Matava nail polish 5ml A lovely red colour. Very nice for Christmas

Nina Ricci L'Eau parfum 1.2ml Smells sweet almost citrussy
Vichy Idealia life serum 3ml I have never tried a serum before so looking forward to trying this sample

Rimmel stay matt foundation in ivory 8ml I love this foundation!

BHX L'Excess for her parfum 1.2ml Smells musky with hint of sweetness

If thats week one I cannot wait for the next weeks! 

Much love 

A x

A diary of .........

......... A Christmas Market Trip

Hi!

This weekend (well Thursday to Monday) have seen me, the Mr and our friends go on a christmassy trip.

We went to see the Christmas markets in Vienna and Prague.

Our journey started on the eurostar and then on a sleeper train. I had never been on a sleeper before and was not sure what to expect but it was ok. Not quite as comfy as a proper bed but not bad.
We reached Vienna and it was so in the Christmas spirit I couldn't help but feel excited for exploring the markets.

Vienna is a beautiful city but at Christmas it really comes alive. Huge chandeliers hang overhead and every street is lit up. The market was in a place called Rat Haus and it was really pretty. I treated myself to a door wreath while the boys got drunk on punch and jaga tea!

We were in Vienna for two days then it was on to Prague. Again a beautiful city with extraordinary buildings. The market here was a little bigger and was more food orientated then Vienna.



We were only there for the afternoon before flying home the next day so we wrapped up and spent a good few hours wondering around whilst seemingly trying to conquer some man vs food challenge!

We ate sausages galore, pastry, cheese, kebab and pig from a spit. They had a huge christmas tree right in the center of the market and there were a few buskers dotted about performing Christmas songs.




This trip has definitely got me in the festive spirit and I am now itching to get the tree up at home.
I would highly recommend you visit these markets if you have chance. The Birmingham one is good but these are something else!

Much love

A x