Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

My Christmas Wish List

I'm not going to lie the whole blogmas/vlogmas has been a complete fiasco for me just a number of minor problems & sorry excuses such as bringing the camera & forgetting the memory card, forgetting the camera altogether when actually doing something fun, losing my precious iPhone (which I am slightly devastated about) the cash machine swallowing my bank card & a few other minor hiccups. Already being halfway through the Christmas season maybe blogging/vloging the odd day is better I will hopefully be more prepared next year.

For now I thought I would do my Christmas wishlist.

christmas wish list



Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Treatment Foundation (link) I'm a huge fan of Bobbi Brown I've tried a few of their foundations my favorite that I've tried is the extra repair foundation which leaves a lovely dewy finish to my very dry eczema prone skin. I've nearly finished the tub but probably won't buy again due to the spf 25 which unfortunately gives me major flashback in pictures. This foundation doesn't have any spf so I can have the option to wear an spf moisturiser during the day & not worry about the flashback on a night out.

Office Black Chunky Boots (link) As much as I love my trusty Dr Martens they're navy & don't go as much as a black pair would, I did have DM's in black patent but had to throw them away as I wore them to the point they were actually talking to me- no joke. These boots are gorgeous from the extra chunky sole that would add much needed inches to my 5ft ish frame with decent grips for the winter, to the little buckle & front zip that reminds me of boots I had in school during the 90's.

Primark Hat It may come as a shock but I only purchased & wore my first hat a few weeks ago which was a beanie- haven't took it off since. I know that I'm late on the hat bandwagon but this is just so cute! I think it would be lovely against my dark hair (on a very rare good hair day) To me this type of hat is a bit out of my comfort zone as I'm just easing into the beanies but I'm still in love.

River Island Shearling Biker Jacket (link) Ive been eyeing up this jacket for a few months now & I'm still lusting over it. Who doesn't like a good biker jacket? The fact that its longer to hide your bum & has a shearling lining just seals the deal.

Mythic Oil Shampoo (link) & Conditioner (link) I haven't been here long enough to stress the fact that I have the frizziest hair you will probably see in your life. To say it resembles a birds nest is an understatement, although with the power of Ghd's (thank you!) people are non the wiser unless there's humidity or rain involved.... I already use the mythic oil on a regular basis (lets face it my hair needs all the moisture it can get) & have high hopes for these too.

Valentino Valentina Perfume (link) My all time favourite perfume is the Valentino Rock & Rose which has about half a mm of life left but wont throw away, I think they've stopped making it as I cant seem to find it anywhere:( This newer offering from Valentino doesn't disappoint I had a little sniff of it when I was last in town & have wanted it ever since, the bottle is pretty cute too.

What's on your list this Christmas?


Monday, 2 December 2013

Blogmas/Vlogmas? Day 1

Hello so winter is finally upon us & I've been debating whether to do blogmas/vlogmas this year? I've been watching other peoples through the years & love to see what other people get up to in different parts of the world & maybe you would like to see what the Christmas season is like for me in Glasgow? I will probably vlog/blog with a few days of content then upload as I don't want to be too boring but I'll let you be the judge of that:P I'm not going to have a mad Christmas this year as I'm going on holiday in January that we booked way back in the Summer. This is going to be our first holiday funnily enough even though we've been together for so long but my boyfriend suffers from anxiety and panic attacks so its took a lot for him to even think about booking a holiday abroad but we'll see if he even steps on the plane. Also more importantly due to the tragedy that's happened in the Philippines recently I'd rather have a more reformed Christmas and focus on whats really important & that you don't need a lot of money to have a lovely Christmas:)


December :1st
Well today was pretty chilled out I had my driving lesson this morning this is about my 5th lesson to date and tried to master the act of reverse parking which I didn't do to well at but there's always next time. I'm usually the annoying giggly driver waving sorry to everyone for stalling or driving a little bit too slow/fast but today I was filled with a little bit of road rage. I was on a pretty steep hill at the traffic lights & slowly trying to get through the system of finding the biting point-releasing the hand brake-acceleration when the daft women behind me started revving her engine, calling me all sorts from what I could lip read & beeping her horn. However I managed to chug through the amber light & leave her behind. When I waved to say sorry I sneakily gave her the finger- yes that was my revenge. I also wore a beanie today for the first time ever (how exciting) it may be glued to my head for the rest of winter.

I went into the city center with my sister & sadly walked past a scene of another recent tragedy that happened in Glasgow on Friday night when a police helicopter dropped from the sky & crashed through the roof of a busy pub. So far 9 people have been confirmed dead, as the services battle through the wreckage. A memorial service was held today in Glasgow Cathedral for those who had lost their lives but there's fears there may be more bodies under the rubble. My thoughts go to the families and friends of the people who sadly passed.

This is a little summary of my day stay tuned for more (hopefully) happier vlog/blogmas:)
Let me know if your doing it this year.

Much Love Christina Xxx

Sunday, 24 November 2013

Curvy/ Plus Size Affordable Party Outfits

Hello:) I've put together a few outfits for the up and coming party season that everyone is beyond excited for. Now being a size UK 14/16 and only 5ft (ish) tall I find it quite difficult to find things that look nice, is affordable and that I actually feel comfortable in. I think you'll be surprised with the bargains I've found but I'll let you decide if these items tickle your pickle.




Outfit 1: Velvet Mesh Fairy
Black Velvet Dress £22 Asda also in Red
Black Sandles £22 New Look (cant find online but only bought few weeks ago)
Necklace £4 Primark
 Lipstick Rimmel Kate Moss 107 mixed with black eyeshadow

Outfit 2: Oriental Twist
Blue Dress Asda £16 Also available in Pink
Kimono Asda (sale £7) Sold Out
Necklace £4 Primark
 Same Black Sandles £22 New Look
 Lipstick Rimmel Kate Moss 107

Outfit 3:Blue Leopard
Same Blue Dress Asda £16
 Leopard print Belt £3 Primak
Earrings £1.50 Primark
Bow Shoes £5 (whipped the skulls off available in 4x other colours) everything5pounds.com
 Lipstick Rimmel Kate Moss 107

Outfit 3:The Spotty Midi 
 Peplum Top (Old Dorothy Perkins)
 Spotty Midi Primark also similar in Asda Skirt £12
Belt £2 Primark
Same Black Sandles £22 New Look
Lipstick Revlon Pink In The Afternoon

Outfit 4: Winter Backdrop
Maxi Dress Ebay (3x maxi dresses org. Tesco Bargain at £17)
Maxi Skirt £5 Ebay (org. river island, cut off mini skirt underneath)
Jeffrey Campbell Lita (Dupes everywhere)
Necklace Primark £4
Lipstick Rimmel Kate Moss 107 mixed with black eyeshadow
What will you be wearing this party season?
Much Love Christina Xxx