The Sparkliest Christmas Present

I've just uploaded these photos and now I can't stop staring. Wowzas.

Anyway, Merry (belated) Christmas everyone! And if you don't celebrate christmas, then happy time off school or anything else you may celebrate! Hope you've all had a wonderful time off so far. I just thought I'd share my favourite present from this christmas which is a gorgeous Swarovski ring from my incredible boyfriend, Danny. (hello you, cause I know you'l be reading this) It wasn't quite the surprise he had hoped for since I have weirdly sized fingers and we had to go for a try on, but I still lost my breath a little when I opened the box on christmas day. I had a lovely time celebrating with all my family and Danny and it's simply lovely being home from uni even if I am still working. 

What did you guys get for christmas?! I'd love to know, particularly if it's makeup related as I've got christmas money to spend and the Bullring, Birmingham to go to! Wishing you all love and happiness at this time of year. xx

makeup look: christmas day

Why hello there! An exciting post (well I'm excited, not sure about you guys!) which I loved creating and photographing.

I decided to go for a more subtle eye than I am used to and a pop on colour on my lips, if you can't wear a red lip on christmas when can you?!

For my brows I used MAC's Charcoal Brown applied using a MAC 266 angled brush. A shimmery champagne all over the lid with MAC's Satin Taupe in the outer corner and a little berry shade for added definition.The lipstick I used was one from the Kate Moss Matte collection by Rimmel London in number 207 which is a bright berry red but I also love wearing MAC's Russian Red. 

I feel that this is a classic look which could be worn all throughout the festive period whether it be christmas shopping, a work christmas party or the big day itself! I wore this look all day and wearing a classic red lip hightened my confidence and made me feel like a real lady and I'm hoping it will have the same effect on some of you!

Have a wonderful christmas/holiday everyone, I hope it is filled with magic and sparkles for each one of you. My next post will probably be on new year's day when I start my new series (see previous post) which I'm rather pumped for!

See you soon chums! xox

Instagram Update and It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas

Hey!

I didn't fancy taking ages to write a big post this weekend as it's my first weekend back home for Christmas and wanted to spend it with  my family!

So here's a little update of some instagram photos and a few snaps I took with my camera.

posing for a new blog post // all snuggled up to watch Christmas films // reindeer at our students union // my own little bauble for the tree at home // train selfie on the way home to surprise mother bear for her birthday // vodka always lies to me and leads to embarrassment // assignment work due before Christmas breakup // you never appreciate baths until you go to university  

a students makeshift christmas tree

christmas dinner for 12 

my bauble taking its place on the tree

 Hope everyone is enjoying the festive season so far, I'm having fun but struggling to adapt to being back at home and filling the gap I left. Plus I miss my uni friends and other people so much, skyping them just isn't the same as being with them! 

Right, I'm off to have a cup of tea and a mince pie,

Katie xx