Spring Nail Faves!

It's what it says on the tin, folks!
These are my favourite shades - so far - this Spring.
I say "so far", because it's barely Spring, really.
No matter how early Easter has come round this year, it's still Winter mode with

all of this snow and freezing temperatures!
But anyway, I've put some colour in my life whilst I wait listlessly for the

daffodils to rear their beautiful heads!

First Impressions: Look Beauty Nail Varnish

Hauled It!

It's actually been a while since I've done any kind of hauling. Little shopping expeditions not withstanding.

However, I was prowling webpages last night, just looking for a simple blackhead eliminating magic potion, because I aim high, and discovered that virtually everything is on some kind of offer in both Boots and Superdrug. Crikey.
I really wanted some products from the Good Thing brand, but both Superdrug and Boots let me down :/
However I did pick up a few exciting things :)

❄'Tis The Season TAG❄

As always, I found this badbody on YouTube here.

Cleverly indicated by the title, it's a Christmas/Winter tag, 10000000% appropriate for December.

Let's Go!

❄Top 2 Winter beauty essentials❄

My Nivea Lip Butter & Nivea Rich Moisturising cream.

There's no contest. Dry skin is horrific & I suffer from it acutely all year round. Hydrate yo' body!

❄Top 2 fashion essentials❄

My big chunky scarf & a coat.
I think this goes without saying. You could be 100% naked underneath your coat and your scarf but you'd be a damn sight warmer than you would be in just a t-shirt and shorts, right?

❄ Favourite winter shoes ❄
This year it's been my leopard print creepers. I dare you to try and take them off me! They're warm and comfy, despite them looking like a death trap :P

❄ Fave winter accessory ❄
Other than a scarf? Gloves! Even though I wear fingerless ones, ha. Nothing says it's bitchin' cold outside like a pair of gloves. Or a furry deerstalker hat. Mmm, I love my deerstalker.

❄ Fave winter polish ❄

I'm still loving Bloom's Millie. It's a lovely dark oxblood colour, and if I wack some red glitter over the top - thanks Barry M - we'll have some gorgeous, festive sparkliness fo' sho'.

❄ Hot cocoa or apple cider? ❄
Hot chocolate, every single time. You just can't beat that warm, dreamy, cosy feeling it gives. Sprinkle in some ground cinnamon or ginger and ugh, yes.

❄ Snowboard or Skiing? ❄

...Staying inside with my hot chocolate, haha.

❄ Have you ever been ice skating? Are you good or do you fail miserably? ❄

I'd say I'm okay. I don't know how to stop other than flying into the sides of the rink, but I also don't fall on my bum every 5 seconds.

❄ Does it snow where you live? ❄

Not often, but when it does it can get really thick and beautiful. The only bad thing is the city always grounds to a halt because of the snow.

❄ Have you ever made a snowman? ❄

Every single time it snows! To indulge both my self and my little brother, haha.

❄ What holiday do you celebrate? ❄

Christmas, yo!

❄ Fave Christmas/Holiday song? ❄

The Christmas Song/Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, whatever it's called, by Michael Bublé. Y'know, his version of it. It's just warmth.
Though on a little less traditional route I love Christmas Eve, Mistletoe and Fa La La by Justin Bieber. NO SHAME ;)

❄ Fave xmas/holiday movie? ❄

There is no way I'm picking one.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - less of a Christmas film, more one that I just like to watch at Christmas, as well as The Nightmare Before Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I have a post on this here.

❄ Fave winter food treat? ❄

Tesco Gingerbread Men, Brandy Snaps, Mince Pies & double cream, and my cousin's fruit cake ;) I can eat some bitches under the table at Christmas.

❄ The one thing you'd ask Santa for if you were guaranteed to get it. ❄

Can I say a million pounds? No? Fine then, a billion quid. ;)

❄ Do you have anything fun planned this winter? ❄

Staying warm and snug and having an amazing Christmas. Seriously, that's it.

I Tag: YOU!
Thanks for reading :)

Nails Of The Week; Blue & Sparkly

This week's mani is kind of festive/seasonal with it's cool frostiness.
Whilst the nails are pretty, they're a little tame for me; usually I have 2+ different colours as well as tonne of glitter.

Though I love these nonetheless.

Products Used: 

MUA Nail Varnish in 'Shade 9'

A beautiful, cool blue. It took a grand total of 4 coats to get this badboy opaque, but the whole mani is really cute so I'm not complaining!

(I also can't find it anywhere, in store or online! Where's it gone?!)

Miss Sporty Sparkle Touch Nail Varnish in 'Clear' 

A clear base with multitude of silver, mauve and blue flecks of glitter (pictured).

I just thought they were really pretty and seasonal; I really wanted to share them!

Thanks for reading :)

Haul-in' 'ell!

Hey guys & dolls! As indicated by the title, it's haul time! :D

Seasonal Tag 1: I ♥ Fall

Undoubtedly everyone and their grandma has seen this floating around YouTube since the beginning of October, when and where the lovely Jenny started the trend! Now despite me a) being late as hell with this, and b) as of today being officially into the swing of Christmas and Winter, I'm gonna do the I ♥ Fall tag!!

1. Favourite Fall Lipstick?

Mac Frosted Lipstick in Musky Amethyst.

I have been going on about this lipstick aaaall autumn and for good reason! It fits in with the whole oxblood theme that everyone has been going nuts for, but it's more on the purple side to add a little individuality. It's creamy and soft and smells delicious. Perfect.

2. Favourite Fall Nail Polish?

At the beginning of fall I was reaching for my Bloom Nail Polish in Millie.

I also went wild for the whole oxblood thing it seems, but nail polish is exquisite. It's a deep, dark red that I just wore to death for pretty much the whole of October.

For the last fortnight or so I've been reaching for more metallic polishes, specifically Gun Metal by Beauty UK.

It's just a pretty dark, metallic grey that I've been so drawn to. I don't even know what's so special about it, but I really like it!

3. Favourite Starbucks Fall drink?

Okay, so I got really excited about trying a Pumpkin Spice Latte this year, however every single Starbucks I went to wasn't selling it! Ugh! So instead my reach-for drink has been a luxurious Caramel Macchiato,

 which I dump a load of cinnamon in to give it a more Autumn-y kind of taste, as I love cinnamon and ginger spices this time of year!

4. Favourite Fall Candle?

I can't afford Yankee Candles (sad face) so we're settling for some Airwick in Mulled Wine and Cinnamon Apple.

I kid you not, this stuff smells like Christmas and Autumn and spice and apples and happiness all rolled into one. It's honestly spectacular. It comes in an air freshener as well so you better believe I have 2 of those as well!

5. Favourite Fall Scarf or Accessory?

I have a badass extra long, knitted scarf in a beautiful burnt orange colour. I got it from Primark last winter but was scared of wearing in because of how bright it is! Now I love it! (Pics soon ;))

6. Haunted house, corn maze or hay ride?

.... They have some crazy stuff in America, huh? Neither! I would literally curl up in a ball and then have nightmares for the remainder of the year. No thanks!

7. Favourite Halloween movie?

It's not even scary, nor did it even come out at Halloween, however my favourite film to watch at this time of year is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone. 

I think maybe because of the iconic 'THERE'S A TROLL!! IN THE DUNGEON!!' declaration from Professor Quirrell during the Halloween feast, as well as all the magic. *shrug.

8. Favourite candy to eat on Halloween?

Toffee Apples! No doubts about it! Those things are deliiiiiicious!

9. What are you dressing up as for Halloween?

I was The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland, kind of more the Tim Burton version. (pics sooooon!)

10. What is your favourite thing about Fall?

As well as all of the above, I just love how beautiful it looks outside when all the leaves are turning orange and red, but still on the trees. Burnt, deep oranges are on of my favourite colours so I guess that's it for me!

Gee, that was fun!

If you haven't done it yet; I TAG YOU!

:D

- XO

Disclaimer: Pictures aren't mine; my camera is broke! :(