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

24 days of beauty

Hi!

Christmas is coming and I literally cannot wait to start opening this bad boy!

Every week I am going to post on here what lovely beauty goodies I have had behind that weeks doors.

My Mr bought me this calender as a pre Christmas treat from Boots but unfortunately it is now sold out.

A lot of companies now do beauty or make up advent calendars so it is worth a google!

Oh and I also have my chocolate advent calender so I dont miss my daily choc fix!

Much love

A x

Kind is kind

Hi! 

Do you ever see acts of unkindness? This could be anything from the big things like bullying or stealing to the small things like people not holding the door. 

I try to do at least 1 act of kindness a day. If we all did this imagine what nicer days we would have. 

So next time you see someone struggling to get off the bus, help. If you are been followed through a door, hold it open. Even a smile at a stranger can breed kindness.

It will give you a little lift knowing you have helped swing the balance. 

Much love

A x

Lest we forget.

Hi!

Today is remembrance Sunday where we remember the brave people who went to war to allow us to live our lives as we want with freedom.

On this day we will remember them.

Much love

A x