Lets talk Christmas | Blogmas

Q.What is your favourite part about Christmas?

A. I adore Christmas markets but having lived in Germany for nine years nothing in the UK quite lives up to those in Aachan. If my crazy schedule would allow me to jet off to there or a city like Berlin I would in an instance. 

Q. Love or loathe Christmas shopping?

A. Love. 

Whilst many would tire or get frustrated at the thought of a city like London during the festive period I love it. You could leave me in Selfridges or Harrods and return for me hours later. Christmas is the time to treat your loved ones so yes I do get a little excessive but giving those gifts on Christmas day is the part I look forward to the most.  

Q. What is your favourite Christmas movie?

A. Either Love Actually or The Holiday- please don't make me choose between them. Whilst not only does The Holiday have the ultimate Christmas vibes and some major house goals it also includes the perfect line up with Jude, Cameron, Kate and Jack. Love Actually also has an amazing cast (looking at you Hugh Grant) and the many different stories incorporated into the movie provide you with that feel good feeling. Whilst many favour the Grinch or Elf, Christmas is a time for a little holiday romance and these two films give you just that.

Q. What is your favourite Christmas song?

A. Anything Michael Buble. That voice is a dream

Q. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?

A. Always Christmas morning (if Santa has been). I never place my presents under the tree prior to Christmas eve.

Q. Have you asked for anything this year?

A. Whilst my wish list is extensive (as always) it is full of luxury products that I would never expect anyone to buy for me. I often ask for vouchers and end up saving to buy whatever I desire. Last year I bought a Michael Kors handbag.

Q. Your Christmas Day outfit?

A. I have never and will never be a lover of Pyjama days. On Christmas you will often find me wearing a skirt and one of my favourite Winter knits, although not always festive. My go to colours are often red or berry with of course a lip colour to match.

Q. Have you ever considered a Christmas abroad?

A. A million times. I am up for trying something a little different during the holiday season. Christmas in the sun? Why not.

Q. Christmas tree colour scheme?

A. Watch this space. 

Q. Do you have a favourite Christmas memory?

A. One year we were travelling to England for Christmas so Santa came early. He delivered me a TV/DVD player with Lizzie McGuire the movie. Whilst my sister rode her new bike down the street I was busy indulging in the ultimate chick flick as Lizzie took Rome.

Q. What is your favourite Christmas food?
A. So technically it isn't that festive but macaroons top my list. I am relatively good all year around so when it is time to indulge these are my favourites.

Q. What is the one place you would love to visit during the festive period?
A. New York or Paris.

 

Festive Glam | Blogmas

When it comes to Christmas, glam is everything and creating your perfect face of the day has the ability to transform your look into something magical. This is a time where wearing glitter, shimmer and all things sparkle is a necessity as opposed to something out of the ordinary. Perhaps you are off to party the night away in the city or maybe you just want to look head to toe flawless in the office?There are no limitations in the month of December darlings-  glam is our favourite topic of conversation.

The Dior Star foundation is a product of pure luxury. Whilst it maybe at the higher end of the cosmetics budget, for a foundation, the cost is worth the while. Like many other brands Dior skin match using their own app yet unlike many other brands Dior get it right. The shades offered are the perfect for your day to day skin tone and also for when you have a tan (natural or false) meaning you don't find yourself having to constantly switch it up. This is one foundation that really does last all day and requires no help in its setting.

                     

Everyone knows that Urban Decay highlighter is famous worldwide but not many are aware that there is such a product whose existence is dedicated to exemplifying all your finest facial features. Urban Decay illuminator is a favourite of mine when it comes to the party season. Whilst creating an iconic shimmering glow the added glitter is perfect for any part of your entire body that is on show. This really does feel like old school shimmer that adds a significant dose of glam even to the most basic make up looks.

The product of the year, and on many Christmas wish lists, is the Urban Decay Naked smoky palette. Whilst I have discussed this palette many times over the past month such talk has been fleeting. Now it is time to focus on the array of exclusives and best sellers found within this product. Each shade really is the best it could possibly be. The rich colour with a touch of sparkle pave the way for the perfect Christmas eye look. Now this is one palette that takes some getting use to as each look is built up from numerous colours. I currently use the first Naked palette in my day to day look and always find myself drawn towards the right hand side of the palette- the darker side but its time things got a little more darker. My favourite colours that I use without fail on every occasion are Radar and Dirty Sweet to provide a setting for my overall eye look. Browns and golds are always complimentary for brunettes.

During the festive period I enjoy pairing my favourite Mac quad (pictured at the beginning) with the Smoky palette. Where sometimes the smoky palette can be overbearing and that little too dark we can  always rely on Mac to add that touch of glamour to take any harsh features away from your look and plunge it into the spotlight.

So this year I didn't have time to get my individual eyelash extensions attached (my scheduling has been crazy) so instead I relied heavily on my favourite mascara. They're real provide the same effect as false lashes adding length and volume in the deepest noir. You can manipulate this brush to build up the most divine lash look, the look you desire.

                     

This is perhaps my favourite product of all. The Naked flushed palette flourishes during the Christmas period because every single product within can be used. Whilst I use the bronzer and highlighter all year around the blush I own is without a doubt a Winter shade. A combination of the three provides the correct amount of tan, glow and colour to your cheekbones. Whilst your eye look maybe phenomenal it is nothing without exquisite tones running throughout your complexion to compliment it.

It's Christmas darlings and red lipstick needs no explanation. Red is everything and I would never opt for anything else during the festive period. My go to brand has always been Yves Saint Laurent when it comes to red lips and it has never failed me. This make up product is so crucial to my festive cosmetic set I often find it central as I base my entire ensemble around this lip colour.

Like red lips, red nail varnish is all the rage. When it comes to day to day I always ensure my mani is flawless and find myself wearing glitters, effects and bold colours. However when it comes to evening festive glam I divert back to my beloved red Louboutin Rouge. Like red lipstick this iconic beauty product has forever worked wonders so wouldn't I wear it at the time of year it flourishes? 

Which is your favourite make up product when it comes to festive glam?

Are you glitter, bold, smoky or everything in between? 

Be sure to let me know darlings!