Number Twelve - Christmas Day

December 25th; in my opinion is worth all the hype and money put into it! I always have the BEST day, with my amazing family, friends & boyfriend, eat the best food and watch the best rubbish television! ..Whats not to like!?

This year I got some absolutely wonderful presents and really am a lucky girl! I have been well and truly spoilt and I am over the moon!

Whats Christmas without some Lush products, Body lotions and shed loads of make-up!? 

Santa took note of my Christmas list and brought me : 

- MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation NW15

- 4 x eyeshadow re-fils & 4 Pro Palette

- 3 x Mac lipsticks! (from left to right the colours are MAC Red, Sophisto & Craving)

- MAC liquid liner in point black

Here is a close up of my pro-paletter + chosen eyeshadows! I am totally in love with the colours I asked for and they all go together SO well.. its like they were a pre-chosen set on the site! 

The colours are Beauty Marked, Blanc, Haux & Brown down.

I got this lovely OPI Nail Lacquer in I Snow You Love Me. I cant wait to try it!

 Paperchase stationary is ultimately the BEST stationary.. and when I opened a lot of paperchase stuff I got so exited to use it all!! The lovely leather bound note-pad is so good quality and lovely throughout! and the phone case is so cute! The products I got are all the same 'collection' called 'Secret Garden.' I love the print and want everything from the range!

From the same 'Secret Garden' collection @ paperchase I got this AMAZING glass jewellery box, It is so lovely and the chain inside to keep the lid open it gorgeous! Can't wait to display all my jewellery in it!

Here Is the Jewellery box opened with my AMAZING Vivienne Westwood necklace inside it! I love it so much I haven't took it off since i received it and really do have the best boyfriend ever!! 

Here are a couple more items from the paperchase 'Secret Garden' collection.. A cute metal pen/pencil pot for my desk and a gorgeous good quality lever arch file in the lovely pattern!

In-love with the Vans my amazing boyfriend got me! Can't wait to wear them and love the platformed sole... I don't usually like trainers with a platform but totally have an exception for these!

Amazing quality black faux fur clutch bag my best friend bought me! It is HUGE and totally perfect for all occasions not just nights out! 

The second clutch/cross body bag I received was this lovely monochrome one from Topshop, It is good quality and real leather! I wasn't expecting it to be as big as it is but I was pleasantly surprised! 

James bought me this daft cat camera gift, but it's actually one of my favourite presents! It is a disposable camera that already has pictures of cats & things cat related on the film so when your pictures are developed onto it there will be random cats and cat things on the photo, Cannot wait to use it! 

AND last but not least I received this calendar from James, I was already happy with it as who doesn't want to have a new cute kitten to look at every month?! He said to me ''The kitten on May is SO cute!" ..I opened it to May and there on the page he had written my big surprise! 6 days in NEW YORK, back to London to the Harry Potter Studio tour, Madame Tussauds AND tickets to see Arctic Monkeys @ Finsbury Park... Ultimately gobsmacked.  

I honestly could not believe it. I had a huge smile plastered on my face for the full Christmas day, and am still smiling now!! Next year is going to be  a m a z i n g!!

I got lots of clothes but didn't want to do the longest blog post in the world!! I will be making some outfit posts / a post about my Christmas clothes in the next few days! 

I hope everyone else had an AMAZING Christmas and would love to see reviews of products / pictures of what everyone received! 

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Number Eleven - Topshop Christmas Eve sale.

After anticipating the Topshop sale for a long time now I was kind of disappointed with it, online it was impossible/rubbish and in-store there seemed to be a lot of items on the sale racks which really confused me because I thought online & in-store would correlate with the sales?! ...Anyway I battled through the hordes of people looking for last minute Christmas presents to try and find some bargains! 

These Shoes were the first things I decided to buy they are the Topshop KEITH2 Loafers. RRP £50.00 reduced to £30.00 (They aren't on the website anymore but similar here.) They're my favourite thing I got from the sale and are such good quality! 

The dress above is so pretty and I have been eyeing it up for a long time but the original price of £48.00 seemed a little steep for me! After seeing it alone on the shelf I'm not going to lie, I ran a little to get it before someone else and to my delight it was an 8! It is called the Autumn Floral Tea Dress but unfortunately isn't on the site anymore! In some stores in the sale for £24.00!

This top is the same 'autumn floral' print as the dress above but this is obviously a t-shirt & a creamy white colour! I love it and like the dress above wanted it when it wasn't in the sale but for some reason never bought it!

I've loved the Topshop long sleeved spot shirts for a long time and seeing that they were in the sale I just HAD to buy one! The only size left was a 6, I risked it and I'm glad I did because the shirts must run big, it fits me perfectly and I am happy! 

The last of the items I bought for myself was such a bargain, I'm gutted I didn't get two! The Satin V Cami was reduced from £20.00 to £10.00 and theres loads of lovely colours! The material is luxuriously silky too!

I Love sales and have spent all boxing day looking through other online sales!.. I predict another sales post coming again in the very near future! I would also love to see what bargains everyone else has got!!! 

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Number Ten - day trip to Ikea

Jeans - Topshop

Shoes - Topshop (sold out but Similar here)

Shirt - Topshop

Jumper - Topshop (Sold out but similar here)

Watch - Michael Kors

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Deciding that Sundays should be spent having a laugh, exploring & eating.. Me and James went to Ikea! Such a random, spontaneous decision, but one I have been extremely fond of and had a really good day! I got to wear some of my new clothes, create my first outfit post, eat swedish meatballs and buy some new bedding! 

(Available Here)

I love Paisley patterns/designs and this duvet was super cheap and good quality, I couldn't resist!

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Number Nine - On Wednesdays We Wear Black

Are you wanting to be part of the American Horror Story Coven?! If like me you love all things ''witchy'' then you'll also love black clothing as much as I do. 

Good thing about black clothes?.. Black goes with everything.

River Island Black and White Collared Shift Dress

Topshop Mesh Sweetheart Midi Dress

Topshop Lace Insert Cami

DR Martens Polley Shoe

DR Martens 2976 Boot

Silk Flippy Shorts By Boutique

Zara Leather City Bag With Hand Slit Detail

Zara Funnel Collar Dress

UNIF Das Boot

Zara Combination Playsuit

Zara Printed Fur Clutch

The Great Frog London Large Skull Bracelet

The Great Frog London Small Skulls Band

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Number Eight - wishing my life away

I've recently applied for a Topshop Card.. and I've been accepted for one. I don't know why I would make this stupid decision for myself, BUT I'm happy that I now have one.. and am now going to be buying MORE Topshop stuff than I already do. 

How I celebrated this joyous occasion is by making A wish-list for what I'm wanting to buy when I make my first few order/s on the card! ...How exiting! 

Okay, so I'll let you in with a secret.. I've already bought the two-tone Mom Jeans, I just couldn't wait and now they are completely sold out -So I'm totally glad I made that decision! 

Apart from the Peach Tropical Scallop Shorts everything on my wish-list is pretty simple, dark patterned or a block monochrome colour.. I love the Green Check Wool Kilt Shorts and think they would make a lovely 'staple' piece in a simple winter outfit. The black Borg denim Jacket also is just so wintery.. With the sheepskin lining not just on the collar but applied to the full inside of the jacket, it makes me feel warm just looking at it! 
The Moto black Joni jeans will be a replacement for my current pair, they're so worn and I NEED some new ones. I love the tight elastic fit of Joni jeans, and think they are so comfortable! - Don't be put off with the tiny appearance of your ''size'' if you ever order any because they are soooooo stretchy that it might even be advisable to go a size down!!
 I've been lusting after the two pairs of shoes on my wish list for a while, but haven't yet got round to attempting to order either of them! - Acorn snake wedge boots & Matrix heavy loafers. I can't decide which are my favourites! 
The Stripe tunic and the Side split throw on coat (available in White OR Black) have both earned a place top of my want list and I must have them. Especially the Side split throw on coat as it's currently on the 20% off party-wear offer.. How can I resist!? 
Last but not least.. the amaaazing Croc clutch bag and the Strappy Mesh Triangle Bra.. Both of this items are simple & cute which really appeals to me! Especially with accessories/lingerie.. the more simple the better. Less is totally more in my mind when accessioning comes into the equation.

Has anyone else got a wishlist of items they're lusting after?!

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Number Seven - Winter Warmness

Christmas is all about spending time with loved ones, giving & receiving gifts, cold weather & Wrapping up warm!!

Check out my mood board of some really cute accessories I think would be purrfect to wrap up warm with!

Topshop Traditional Fur Cossack Hats £22.00 - Mulberry / Blush / Grey

ASOS Ultra Fluffy Mitten £7.00 

ASOS Cat Knit Beanie - £12.00

ASOS Touch Screen Cat Mittens - £12.00

WAREHOUSE Slouchy Beanie - £16.00 

TOPSHOP Oversized Maribou Shawl - £80.00

I'm totally in LOVE with the Cat hat & Mittens. My love for cats often helps me make an active decision of whether I actually want something or not.. If its got a cat on it, chances are I want it! 

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Number Six - Palm Print Two-piece

I have been lusting after all of the two-piece's that have been cropping up on online and in stores and hadn't found one that I liked enough to buy for myself... Until I seen all of the items from Topshop with the 'Palm Print' Fabric. 

I loved the shirt and as soon as I saw the shorts I just knew I had to get them too! 

The items are both individually so nice and then even nicer together.. Both items fit perfectly and the quality of the material is so nice. They're a lux satin and feel wonderful and silky and excellent quality, which is something I really look for in an item so it will last for more than just a few wears! 

Tall Lux Palm Print Shorts - £35.00

Palm Print PJ Shirt - £34.00

I have attached a close up picture of the material of the two items, displaying the shiny satin and the gorgeous scalloped detailing on the shorts. 

I cannot wait for my next night out where I will showcase my new two-piece with some low denier tights, black sky scraper heels and a simple black clutch so as to not take any of the attention off this wonderful, colourful two-piece! 

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