Christmas Blogger Box Swap

With only a few hours to go until Christmas day I thought I'd share this lovely box I received at a Teen Bloggers Meet Up I attended on the thirteenth of this month. We did a Secret Santa type box swap, from which I was the recipient of Chloe's box.

Here's what was inside:

❄ Clean logic exfoliating body scrubber

❄ Eylure Twilight Lashes

❄ Balance Me Body Wash

❄ Ciate paint pot in Spending Spree

❄ Elf nail polish in Bubble Gum pink

❄ Yankee Candle in Frosted Snow, which I'm currently burning.

❄ Very cute Christmas decoration

❄ Santa hat

As you can see, I was thoroughly spoilt and am very grateful to Chloe for all the lovely gifts, and pretty heart-shaped box.

What are you hoping for for Christmas?

Bea

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p.s. Merry Christmas! To get me in the festive mood, I'm currently watching the holiday, drinking hot chocolate and doing some last minute wrapping (all essentials for Christmas eve). 

Festive Bloggers Meet Up

Last week I was lucky enough to attend a 'Christmas Teen Bloggers' meet up, hosted by Chloe. Although I've been blogging for nearly two years, I'd never met any other bloggers in real life, so when the opportunity to meet some in my age group arose, I jumped at the chance. On the 13th, Chloe (different from the aforementioned and a friend of mine from college, who also blogs) and I headed off to a fairy lighten Convent Garden to spend the day with the girls.

From bottom left to bottom right: Chloe, Tori, myself, Chloe, Merraf, Asia and Becca.

We all met at Starbucks and then headed off to do some Christmas shopping. We pottered around lots of different shops, including Bobbi Brown and The Disney Store (obviously) and although I didn't pick up any bits and bobs myself, I did add a fair few things to my Christmas list. Chloe also gave us a Christmas card and some festive gifts from various brands, which will feature in a different post soon. The presents were in a little Christmas box, and It was clear that Chloe had spent a lot of time organising and putting everything together (Thank you!).

Later on we headed for a bite to eat at Zizzis, where I had a gigantic pizza, which unfortunately I could not finish. We then spent the majority of the afternoon chatting about the blogs we loved to read and our thoughts on different blogging and YouTube topics. Tori also tried to take some photos with Chloe and I on her phone, which were very funny to look back on!

We also did a box swap, and I received so many lovely things, there needs to be a separate post!

Finally, I want to thank Chloe again for organising such a lovely day. Although we all started the morning as strangers, we parted as good friends and I hope to see everyone again at some point in the future.

Have you ever been to a blogger meet up?

Bea

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p.s. The top two photos were kindly sent to me by Chloe. I was also listening to a Home Alone Christmas playlist whilst writing this and it's great for getting into the Christmas mood.

Dear Mr Claus...

Seeing as there is now less than 10 days until Christmas *heavy breathing* I thought I'd put together a little list of beauty and fashion buys as well as other bits and bobs perfect for giving to a best-friend or to add to your own last minute wishlist. As much as you may like to be organised, there is always that one person you don't know what to get. If that's your dad, you're probably looking on the wrong website but if it happens to be for a girly friend, I hope this list will serve as inspiration.

The low-budget gift

If you need to quickly buy a Secret Santa or a stocking filler then Topshop is a good place to go. Currently the majority of their nail varnishes are down to £3, Little White Lie is a great shade for all year round.

Lingerie and cosy socks

If you know someone well this is a safe bet. My friend Mooman (it's a long story) has a cute pair of penguin socks which are now sold out, but the cat version would make a great gift (especially if the recipient has a black cat themselves). If you want something both personal and comical Topshop sell boypants with varying disney movies printed on them, such as this Toy Story number (these penguin ones are cute too). Urban Outfitters also sell underwear, I think this velvet and lace bra is really pretty.

The Lush Addict

Anyone who loves having baths is most likely going to love lush. The Melting Snowman is a cult classic and Star Light, Star Bright is also a great bath melt. The Christmas Penguin is also something I've wanted to try for a while (I'm sensing a bit of a penguin theme here haha).

Urban Outfitters Galore

Now I may be biased seeing as UO is my favourite shop but I think they do gifts really well. I have the Light Before Dark crop top in grey and my friend Ellis has it in black, it's a very wearable style that suits most body shapes. Back to cats, this mug is perfect for any cat obsessives. This duvet set would also suit most bedrooms and these fairylights are really pretty.

WAHP

I've been a fan of We Are Hairy People for about two years now, and have been wanting this jumper since last Christmas. They currently have a special offer where if you buy one item, they will send you another item of a similar value as well. To find the code you need to visit their facebook page (the offer is to celebrate 10,000 likes and it doesn't seem fair to them if I just give it to you).

Have you left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? What's on your Christmas list?

Bea

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Topshop Winter Wishlist

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In the past few months I haven't been that impressed with Topshop but their Christmas and winter collections have definitely caught my eye so I thought that I'd put together a little wishlist...

Gold Pleated Dress
This dress would be perfect for any Christmas or New Years parties - Cara looks gorgeous in it on the website!

Gingerbread Socks
Socks with little gingerbread men on them, need I say more.

Black Cropped Jumper
Although this jumper has sold out on the website, i'm hoping that it will soon come back in stock soon as it looks really cosy and warm so would be super snuggly in the winter months.

Nails in White Heat
The Topshop nail range never fails to disappoint, and this colour is perfect for the festive season.

Green Metallic Tee
This top definitely smartens up an oufit and is very very Christmassy (I know that's not a word but hey ho ho ho)!

Black Coated Joni Jeans
I think these jeans are a lot more wearable than most leather-look trousers and would look great paired with a Christmas jumper!

Glow highlighter in Gleam
This was on my last wishlist and is something that I need to pick up after reading so many positive reviews.


What is on your wishlist at the moment?

Bea

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Oops!

Hello!

I can't believe it's been three months since I last posted on here...the time has flown by! Thanks so much for sticking with me!

So...the past few months have been pretty busy, I've started college as well as a new Saturday job and haven't really had the time to sit down and write up new blogposts. I also haven't wanted to publish something that I haven't put a lot of time into, and so consequently haven't posted anything. However blogging is something that I really, really miss and having the time away has made me look forward to blogging and reading blogs once again.

On another note, this year, I've got excited for Christmas really early and have had Christmas songs playing continuously. One of the reasons I love Autumn and Winter so much is the constant excitement that I always feel! Secret Santa is also one of my favourite things to do but I'm stuck on what to buy this year, hopefully perusing the Topshop and Urban Outfitters websites will help! 

I hope that you've had a good past few months, whatever you've been up to and, as always, thanks for reading!

Bea

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Space Girl

If I'm ever in need of a little pick me up or just want some time to relax, a hot chocolate, Netflix subscription and a bath filled with anything from Lush is definitely my way to go. recently I popped into my local Lush and picked up the 'Space Girl' bath bomb. The scent was very sweet and reminded me of something Soap & Glory might have produced, however the colour did fade and leave a faint purple for the majority of the bath. I probably wouldn't buy this again as I'm sure there are less expensive bath bits and bobs that do a similar job and linger longer in the water. Never the less it was a lovely bath and I'll be heading to Lush again soon!

What bath bombs do you recommend?

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Re-painting my Dressing Table.

This summer I thought it would be a good idea to re-paint some of the furniture in my room for a bit of a change and to add some light to the darker areas in my room. The first on my list was my dressing table, which I had painted light blue the previous year.

I decided to use Annie Sloan paint as it meant I wouldn't have to sand down the dressing table before painting over the previous colour. I applied the wax after to ensure the paint wouldn't wear down.

The white brings a lot more light to the corner of my room and my dressing table is now the perfect area to store and do my make up, as well as being a great background for blog pictures. Now, what to paint next..

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Italien Ice cream and Moonlit Walks‏

A few weeks ago I hopped on a plane heading to Italy for a school trip. The first place we stopped off was Rome where I ate one to many Nutella ice creams! Rome is a beautiful city and if I ever did go back it would definitely be in the Autumn, I can imagine walking through the streets with the cool, frigid air breezing past.

Florence was the second place we visited and the atmosphere was a lot more calmer and relaxed than Rome. It was probably my favourite of the three places!

The last few days were spent in Venice. This was how I imagined Italy to be. My favourite night was the last were my friends and I sat near the edge of the water, waving at passing by boats and laughing at random thoughts. 

Thanks for reading

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Back to Blogging‏

  

It's been a while, hasn't it? I'd like to say that I've been having lots of exciting adventures or at least planning them, however my reason for having left such a long time between this post and the previous is because I stupidly tipped a glass of water over my keyboard. E N & B are the only letters that work which is handy when it comes to Google searching Benedict Cumberbatch - but not much else! I was also starting to feel that writing my blog was something I had to do rather than something I wanted to do. Taking a back seat from the keyboard has allowed me to get excited about blogging again and I have lot's of different ideas that I hope you'll enjoy reading soon.

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Etsy Top 11

Etsy is the home of all things handmade and unique. I thought that I would put together a little blog post of some of my favourite sellers and highlight some of my favourite items in their Etsy shops.  From the bits and bobs that I've chosen you can probably tell what some of my favourite books and movies are...

Tickled Teal Boutique

This Etsy seller hand makes affordable mugs, signs and more. This particular mug is necessary for any Harry Potter fan and there is currently a 10% of code on their Facebook page.

 

Nikki McWilliams

Nikki is a Scottish seller who describes her Etsy shop as, 'Bold, Witty and Biscuity.' As a long term fan of the custard cream this cushion caught my eye and is also available in supersize.

Party Spin

This Etsy shop is great for all thing party related and these inexpensive fairy lights would look pretty around a mirror or bed frame.

 

Peg and Awl

Peg And Awl describe their etsy shop as, 'Treasures for the home, garden & body built from abandoned materials.' This gorgeous bag is limited edition and is ideal for travelling.

New Goods
When I stumbled across this I had to put it in a blog post because it is just so darn great. I really love the simplicity of this wall hanging and it looks amazing against the brick wall.

 Damon Salvatore Notebook
My love for Damon Salvatore is greater than my love for most things. His face plus a sarcastic line on notebook? Yes please.

Meow Bag
This shopping bag is perfect for any cat lovers and is also available in a more sturdy print.

Invisible Crown has lots of little notebooks, bags and prints of various TV shows including the Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars and is just my cup of tea.

 

Oh gosh, Cindy
Clueless is one of my all-time favourite films and now Cher's infamous 'Ugh, as if!' line has been put onto phone cases, t-shirts and prints. This is probably my top pick out of all the items.

Pobble and Ping
These pencils will definitely be making an appearance on my desk soon and are ideal for any Mean Girls fan. They're 'So fetch!' (Sorry I had to)

 Fig and Yarrow

This seller provides organic skincare which are perfect for de-toxifying and clearing the skin. The Clay masks all contain different ingredients creating unique formuations and are only £11.

Herbivore Botanicals
The pictured little spa gift set is perfect for a friend or family member in need of relaxation. Herbivore Botanicals say, 'All of our products are made with 100% natural plant oils and 100% natural minerals.'

 

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Clothing Bits & Bobs

A few weeks ago I made two little online orders from Topshop and We Are Hairy People (an ASOS marketplace boutique).  As summer is fast approaching I needed a few lighter clothes to add to my wardrobe. Me being me this involved a jumper and jeans, not ready to bare my legs just yet. I thought I’d share my findings…

These Topshop Joni Jeans are really comfy and in a lighter denim which is perfect for summer. They wash really well and the high-wasted fit is flattering and works well with shorter tops. The WAHP sweatshirt has an arrangement of 3D drawn pyramids which looks really different to a lot of items in my wardrobe. The material is also quite light but as it is a jumper it is great for a British summer. The WAHP Mean Girls themed t-shirt is also very unique and is perfect paired with the jeans and an ice cream.

 

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p.s. sorry for not posting as often, i've had exams.

Easter Beauty Swap

Not so long ago Chloe contacted me and asked if I’d like to take part in an Easter beauty swap that she was running. Of course I said yes, agreed to the budget of £10 and was paired with the lovely Beki. We exchanged a few emails about the products we liked and disliked as well as pottering around each others blogs to get an idea of what the other blogger would like. Then a few weeks ago I received an exciting package in the post full of lots of lovely bits and bobs that Beki had very generously picked out for me.

 

The first things she sent me were the Montagne Jeunesse face masks which are perfect for oily skin; I’ve already used both of them! Beki also gave me the Sinful Colour’s nail polish in Island coral, a Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick and the Rimmel Stay Blushed in 004 which are ideal for spring. Next, I received the Collection Work the Colour Nude eye palette and Rimmel Scandaleyes pencil in Bluffing. Both of these look really pretty blended together to create a subtle smoky eye.

 

 

Beki put so much thought into this box so I’d just like to thank her again!

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Boots haulin' & Giveaway winner

Also, congratulations to Flora.M for winning my giveaway and thank you for all your entries!

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