'I Wanna Be Loved by' Ted Baker

There are always some gifts sets I constantly lust after in the Boot's Christmas range and this year was no other! It is always Ted Baker. Always. The sets are just always so gorgeous and girly and pretty. Not to mention the products inside always live up to the hype. This year I received two gifts sets (woo!) The first one being matching lipstick and nail polish (both of which I adore but didn't photograph) and the next which I'm about to show you all.

(look how gorgeous it was wrapped! I may actually be sad enough to keep the tissue paper..)

The set contains; a candle, lip balm, body spray and hand cream. 

Not to mention the gorgeous bag it all came in! Which I'm now currently using as a makeup bag for when I'm out and about, it's big enough for the bare essentials and it's gorgeous. Back to the products. I haven't actually used the last three products, but they all smell divine so I'm excited to use these when my current products have ran out!

The candle on the other hand is only small, but it smells amazing and seems to last forever. I'm going to be quite sad when it runs out. I'm not sure how much this retails for and how long Boot's are going to keep stocking it for, but this set s ever so gorgeous next Christmas I'll have to ask for my TB sets!

you're a diamond honey

I remember the day when I said I'd never own a Pandora bracelet.... never mind a ring! Yet here I am owning them both, which I'm very grateful for. The charm which I have been lusting for since last year came from my mum (you're the best) and it's the most gorgeous/cute/awwwh charm in the world. The rose ring which I picked myself came from my wonderful boyfriend Tom.

(ps. the cute little silver kitty was a Christmas present, it's actually a ring holder - how cute!)

One of my favorite parts of Pandora are the boxes! (how saaaaad is that) But the thing I love the most about some of their charms, this lucky cat included is the flick of colour on all of the silver. The little pink heart makes the piece, looks gorgeous and I love it. Both of them have only come away from my wrist while I've been at work.

Hallelujah jewelry that I love!

did someone say bath time heaven?

Guess who got spoilt at Christmas time yet again this year. I ended up getting Soap & Glory not just from my boyfriend but also my mum, dad and grandma.. phew! Mind I never say no to gorgeous new bath products, I'm always running out so Christmas time is perfect for everyone to stock me up on my favorite goodies :-)

This year I ended up receiving the huge and wonderful £60 box that gets reduced (thanks Tom more bags for storage!), the Birthday Box and the other tube shaped one from Soap & Glory as well as some spray on moisturizer. Other goodies included the huge purple box which is from Gok Wan's range (I can't remember the name) which included goodies such as bath foam & wash and body butters - all with an amazing smell. & also the gorgeous Ted baker 'I wanna be loved by you' in the gorgeous pink bag which includes a candle, hand cream, lip balm and body spray - it's so gorgeous I don't want to unwrap it!

I got that much my 'normal' storage box was filled so I've had to end up using the S&G bag and also the Gok wan one just to keep my collection under control, all I need is some Lush products to complete the set. I'm going to take a wonderfully long bath on my day off tomorrow and use all my favorite products and some new ones as well! (I'm looking at you Sugar Crush!) I can't wait to smell wonderful with the S&G scents!
Did you receive any bath products this year?

Spoilt Bunny & Merry Christmas!

Hello all and merry Christmas I hope you all had a fine one indeed, I know I did filled to the brim with Christmas food, alcohol and family fun. I know I've been slightly scarce on posts this past month but with the run up to Christmas I just haven't had the time what with finding and buying presents, wrapping them up and then giving them. Not to mention college and work, lets say it all got a little hectic.

However on to the fun stuff, I like many other people got rather spoiled this Christmas, with many things I just wasn't expecting which is always lovely. So here is a little post just to show you all what I got. (This is in no way shape or form boasting of what I received  I just like to see this kind of posts and I hope you do too.) Bearing in mind I have 2 families and a lovely boyfriend to receive from. 

First off, my Soap & Glory collection. Just look at it! Most of this I received out of the big £60 gift set (reduced to £27) I received off my lovely boyfriend and the other bits and bobs of family members. It all smells so amazing, I can't wait to try everything out.

Bits and bobs here included a gorgeous hand stitched journal from Paperchase (I've been lusting them all year long!) an egg cup thing filled with bath bombs, lip balms and a really nice smelling Lush set which was a lovely surprise. 

Being the bookworm I am I got bought quite a few books as well as 1-4 seasons of The Big Bang Theory as well as a ton of chocolate like always. Since going up in bra sizes I got some gorgeous bra's bought from Debenhams and a really nice studded black biker jacket. 

As you can see I'm a spoilt but very happy little bunny. Also I got given money of other various relatives and also my gorgeous Galaxy Tablet in white from my dad. And in return everyone got a well loved present from me. On Christmas day we all had a rather big surprise before starting our meal, my mums boyfriend of nearly 4 years got down on one knee and proposed to her, which I think was terribly romantic!

two of my favorite presents

gorgeous little yankee candle set up from my boyfriends mum & my galaxy tab

The new year is rolling around so quick too! The idea of 2013 is ever so scary, my 2nd year of college, turning 18 and my boyfriend turning 20 and our year anniversary eek! I haven't even had chance for my own little spending spree in the sales, which I think will be on today's agenda and then I'll be spending the eve with my boyfriend and a few vodka redbulls. With the new year will come new posts and inspiration, I mean I have all these wonderful products to review! I also hit 150 followers while I was away, thank you to all you wonderful bloggers! Hopefully in the near future there'll be a giveaway!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and an even better New Year! :)

The Power of the Tablet!

I remember when the iPad's were released and I wanted one, so badly. I have always really loved the idea of having a tablet, sure a laptop is good but when I'm at college having a tablet would be rather handy, especially when I need a computer and there's absolutely none of them free. So this is what's on my Christmas list this year. 

This tablet either comes with a 10.1" screen with 16G of memory or a 7" screen with 8G of memory. Don't they look gorgeous?

The 10.1" screen tab at £238 is an absolute bargain with 16G of memory and a memory card slot for extra memory. It's on an Android software with the Google Play store. It looks absolutely huge in that picture and you can get it in white which is an added bonus. Really, what I want it for is obviously searching the web, blogging and all sorts but also the bigger screen allows me to use it for college comfortably when typing up work or researching because I don't have to hunt down a computer. While the 7" tab is much cheaper at £158 it's also got a much smaller memory at 8G and a smaller screen, not so good. Also I love the idea of a tablet, much like a computer apart from you don't have to wait for it to boot up and what not. I feel that this type of quality at this price is a sure bargain. Plus I love the fact I'll be able to curl up in bed with it and read my books, play games or chat to people. Also the next best thing is that I can get my Kindle on there with all of my books, perfect!

I obviously have other smaller things on my Christmas list but this is my 'big' present that I'm hopefully going to go and get tomorrow!

Would you ever get a tablet?

The Christmas Tag!

I adore Christmas, especially this year now I actually have a job and can buy people really nice, (expensive) presents which I've always wanted to do so.  Despite not knowing my plans for this Christmas I'm excited as ever! (I have no idea when I'm seeing my boyfriend or my dad eek..) I have a big family and with this Christmas I have to juggle work and see them all, it's going to be a challenge. Like most people I have all my Christmas wrapping to do as well as some last minute shopping! All I know is that the tree is up and I'm excited.

What is your favorite thing about Christmas?
Well I love a lot of things about Christmas, I like the fact that no matter what the family always comes together and has a really good time, we laugh about, joke and tell stories of when me and my brother were younger, also the fact everyone gets drunk. I also enjoy seeing the faces of people when they open the presents I've bought them, such a good feeling.

What is your favorite make up look for the festive season?
This time of year I love pale skin, winged eyeliner and ruby lipstick. However if I'm having a chill day it'll be smokey eye shadow and a pale lip gloss/lip balm.

Real or fake tree?
I would love a fake tree but I feel they would be too messy and my dog would tear it apart. This year my mum bought a small white tree and decorated white and purple and it looks amazing. I also love putting presents under the tree.

Giving presents or receiving presents?
Although I love receiving presents (who doesn't?!) as I've got older I've started to enjoy giving them much more. For example this year I can't wait to see the faces of my mum, my boyfriend and everyone else when they open their presents. It's so exciting.

Do you open you Christmas presents morning or evening?
Well it depends where I am. If I'm at my dad's Christmas morning it'll be out at bed at 7am with my little brother to open them. But if I'm at home I tend to give myself a little lie in and get up around 8/9 however I still always go to my mums room first.

Handmade Christmas cards or bought?
There is something so lovely about hand-made cards however you can get some gorgeous bought ones too. I don't mind either way, it's the thought that counts :)

What is your favorite Christmas film?
The Grinch or Elf, two movies I can watch over and over and never get tired of!

What is your favorite Christmas food?
At Christmas I prefer all the sweets to the hot food (yes I'm weird) so I'm going to say the mini chedders in the big tubes, chocolate oranges and the big tins of sweets.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas whatever you have planned!

How gorgeous is all of this??

Sunday Funday!

Everyone loves Sunday's right? I have my on/off days with them. When I'm working Sunday's I hate them and I just don't get my sleep in that I've been looking forward too. However when I'm not working Sunday's it's utter bliss, I get a long lovely lie in and my boyfriend comes over and we get McDonald's breakfast and we just chill out for the day.

Today however I had work at 11:30, always a lovely start. However when I came home at half 3 I decided to start my Christmas wrapping, I love wrapping presents because everyone looks wonderful all stacked up and I just can't wait to give them out, I bought the cutest wrapping paper ever and our tree this year looks gorgeous :)

(this is only about half of what I need to do..)

Also recently this week I've been reading 'Interview with a Vampire' for my college English Language coursework which is always good because it's one of my favorite books and I've been snuggling up with lots of hot chocolates. The coming week I'm off all week and working the weekend so expect some more posts from me and I break up for the holidays on the 20th so I can't wait for long lie ins!
I also booked The Hobbit for me and my boyfriend on the 14th which is our 10 month anniversary // Current reads and hot chocolate // our gorgeous tree with my favorite colour decor // i'm now back to being brunette!

I found a lovely quote today from the Kiera Knightly 'Pride and Prejudice' which I absolutely adore:
“A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment.” ♡

Have you had a good week?

Christmas Shopping!

I now have a working memory card for my camera which means more posting so sorry about the small hiatus. This week I went Christmas shopping because I got paid on Tuesday and I also treated myself to some little bits and bobs! I did spend a great deal but some things haven't arrived but I've done well so far and only have a few more presents to get! :)

first picture; lush - snow fairy gift box,  biggest bottle of snow fairy & bubblegum lip scrub, TRESemme shampoo (£2 in asda heh), licorice sweets for a friend, paul smith aftershave for the boyfriend, botanics day cream, wooly hat and dressing grown from primark, i also got a lovely deal on krispy kreme doughts which was 24 for £8... i did share don't worry!

third picture; lovely wrapping paper and tags, cute penguin cards for work friends, close family cards, more TRESemme shampoo & condition, more sweets for friends and also my little brother.

Overall you can probably see that I spent a lot.. However I am sorted for Christmas and I'm so happy I can say that! I ended up treating myself to the Lush Bubblegum lip scrub which smells/tastes amazing I love it! I also stocked up on my favorite shampoo due to a brilliant bargain, a lovely wooly hat and a new dressing gown which are both so so soft. I also got the Krispy Kreme doughnuts on a whim and shared them all with a few friends me and my boy met up with. 

I'll probably have another Christmas update soon round about my next payday, still so much to buy! Plus I want my own big bottle of snow fairy! I've seen some lovely items that I would badly like for Christmas such as knee length docs filled with fair, it's just the £105 price tag does put me off a little. However this week has been lovely even being at college it's just a shame about the cold weather.

How's your week been so far?