Yet again I have a quick post for you guys, I would just like to wish you all an amazing new year.
I hope you have all achieve your new years resolution, you set last year and are going to set yourself some new resolutions for this year. I can tell you that I have set myself some and will hopefully achieve them.
Happy New Year
Becky xoxo
Ps, Leave your new years resolutions in the comments below.
I thought it would be fun to put together some outfits for a comfortable Christmas or New Years Eve or a more fancy dressed up Christmas or New Years Eve. I have put together 4 outfits for you guys 2 dresses, 2 casual. I hope you like them and lets hop right in. This is just a guide, but I will still be linking the websites where you can buy the items from. Some of them may be a bit pricy.
Outfit 1 - Casual
This is the optimal casual lazy day outfit. I have added two different jumpers to this look depending what you like and if you want to be a little more Christmassy. As I already said some of these are a bit pricier, but they are just a guide. So here it is:
I won't keep you long, but I just wanted to write a quick post wishing you a Merry Christmas. I hope you are all safe and well and having a fab time enjoying all of your Christmas presents. I just want to thank everybody that reads and enjoys my blog.
I found this lovely Christmas video from Channel which is only 1 minute long and I thought I would share it with you guys. Unfortunately I couldn't insert the video, but here is the link to go and watch it.
I know, I know we are nearly halfway through the month of December, but I am still having a look for you. I was surprised that the color of the month was turquoise. I will give you some outfit ideas for Christmas and New Years Eve, soon. But today I am sharing with you an outfit with the colors of this month.
Welcome to the last of my Christmas gift guides. Today I am sharing with you 5 gift ideas for her and 5 for him.
Let's start with the ladies.
Present no 1
I am going to start with a beautiful gift and it is from Soap and Glory their gift sets. I am going to include two for the first presents. The first one is perfect for somebody who really enjoys lipsticks, and the second is perfect for somebody who is just starting with makeup.
Present 2
Now if you are looking for a present for a candle lover then you can could get Yankee Candles. They have an amazing scent payoff and are under £20.
Present 3
This present is perfect for someone how likes making drinks or likes to cook. I think this is a really cool gift and it is a mulled wine gift set.
You can find this at Lakelands if you are in the UK and I think they may ship internationally.
Present 4
My Fourth present idea is a perfume that is under £20 is Tommy Girl with is a great day scent.
Present 5
This is an amazing gift if you are buying for more than one friend and they are Christmas beauty crackers, from Clarins.
I am going to add one more gift for girls and that is from EOS as they have amazing products.
They have a super cool selection of products, their Christmas gift set is so cool.
Gifts For Guys.
Present 1
First gift is something to snuggle up during the winter, and that is a pair of slippers. You can find all sorts of different types.
Present 2
For somebody who likes his gadgets then a case for either his phone or tablet would be perfect.
Present 3
Now for a fragrance that a guy may like and it is under £20 it is Calvin Klein's One.
Present 4
Something electrical for shaving. Braun M90 Mobil Shaver.
Final Present 5
I chose the good old Socks for the last present in my gift guide.
Hope this was helpful if you need more ideas then check out this video.
Hope this was helpful. I will be posting my December look very soon.
Becky xoxo.
As most of you have guessed I love tags, so today I am doing another tag for you. A tag that has been going around, and that is the sweater weather tag. As usual I am going to link some YouTube versions for you guys to watch.
And now I am going to answer these questions:
1. Favorite candle scent?
I am a big fan of the Red Apple Wreath and Cranberry Ice, from Yankee Candles. They smell amazing.
2. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate?
Well I am a fan of all three of them I love the Starbucks flavored coffee and also their hot chocolate. But I am also a fan of tea. So I can't really decide.
3. What's the best fall memory you have?
I don't have a particular favorite fall memory as there is nothing that has really happened.
4. Which makeup trend do you prefer: dark lips or winged eyeliner?
I would have to say dark lips but I am also a fan of winged eyeliner.
5. Best fragrance for fall?
I have been looking for the best fall fragrance and I still haven't found the perfect one, but the one I currently think is the best fall fragrance that I have found is Valentina by Valentino.
6. Favorite Thanksgiving food?
Well I don't celebrate Thanksgiving, but I love Turkey and Sweet Potatoes.
7. What is the autumn weather like where you live?
The weather where I live is cold, windy and wet, but occasionally we get a bit of sun and then autumn is nice.
8. Most worn sweater?
Well I would have to say my Banana Republic ones which I love as they are really soft and also keep warm.
9. Must-have nail polish this fall?
I love this year's Essie collection, but colour wise it would have to be dark red, purple and grey.
10. Football games or jumping in leaf piles?
Definitely jumping in a leaf pile.
11. Skinny jeans or leggings?
Leggings but I also like Skinny Jeans.
12. Combat boots or Uggs?
Uggs for sure.
13. Is pumpkin spice worth the hype?
Yes, I love pumpkin spice so I think it is worth the hype.
14. Favorite fall TV show?
Not really sure. I am currently loving Suits and Gossip Girl (I know that I am behind.) Which I am watching online. You could watch them on Netfilx.
15. What song really gets you into the fall spirit?
Not really sure.
Now I am going to tag someone in particular.
The Babster Speaks go check out her new blog and YouTube.
See you soon with my Final Gift guide and December Look.
So if you haven't already read my gift guide for her then click here.
Today I am going to share with you some gift ideas for the guys in your life. This blog is different because I am only including specific ideas. If you do not like the exact item you can at least get some inspiration. So lets begin.
I am going to start off with a fragrance, which I think smells really nice and that is "Acqua di Gio" by Giorgo Armani. It can be bought online or from a department store.
Next are the cufflinks. There are so many pairs to choose from, that picking a pair can be hard.
I have chosen a classic pair of cufflinks and they are from Mont Blanc. You can find them at a Mont Blanc store or online.
Now onto wallets. I have picked the Mulberry Wallet. You can buy this wallet from the Mulberry website or from most department stores.
Now for the game lovers, I did a bit of research and I found that most people said that the Playstation 4 is better that the Xbox One.
For all the coffee lovers I have picked a coffee machine that also makes tea. It's the Tassimo Coffee Machine by Bosch.
For the more sporty guys, this year this has been becoming more and more popular and they are this activity wristbands. I have picked the Jawbone UP. It is an amazing band to track your sleep and activity levels.
But, if you don't like the idea of a wristband then you could try the Fitbit One. This one does the same thing as the band, but it looks more like a podometer.
Last but not least the watch I picked, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra.
If you are still looking for some ideas then check out this video.
Christmas is around the corner and I thought it would be nice to give you some ideas. I will be posting every week a gift guide. So if you are looking for a gift for men or under £20 then make sure come a check weekly.
I know that some of you are looking for a gift idea for her or maybe could be on your wish list. One of the greatest gifts is a gift voucher to her favorite shopping center or shop. In this way you can keep on budget.
The next great gift is a gift set, there are lots of them out there to pick from. They make a great gift, too because you can spend as much as you like on one and pick from which shop you think they would like.
Another good idea would be a perfume that you think she may like. It could be one of the newest one or a classic such as Chanel no 5 or any other classics. If you wish to spend more money on the gift then I would recommend buying a set that normally comes with a body cream and a shower gel.
Now, I am going to move on and talk about what to get the beauty lovers in your life.
A very good one is the M.A.C gift sets as they have a wide selection of choices to pick from lip glosses to eye shadows. For the girls that are just getting into make up I would recommend the face kits. The price of this gift set is about £30-40. If you do not have a M.A.C counter or shop closed to you I think that they would ship it to you as I checked and they ship to most countries.
If you are not a big fan of M.A.C, you could pick other brands such as Estee Lauder, Laura Mercier, Givenchy, Benefit, Dior, Guerlain, Bare Mineral, Elizabeth Arden, Urban Decay. From this list of brands you could get a range of prices from £25-70.
If you are looking for a gift for someone who is mad about their hair, then I would recommend buying them a styling device such as a curler or straighteners.
Now for the more tech people, I would definitely recommend an Apple gadget such as an iPhone 5s/c or an iPad. If they already have an iPad then get them a Mac book Air or Pro or if you do not want to spend that much money then get them and iPad mini or an iPod.
And last, but not least this is for the girls who care and pamper their skin I would recommend the Clarisonic Mia/Mia 2. If you would like to spend more you could buy one of their more expensive ones.
Now that I have given you a broad idea I am going to give you some more specific ideas.
I have selected some gifts for different types of girls.
First Make up loving girl.
I have found this amazing palette of traveling or girls that are just starting out with makeup.
It's the new Bobbi brown limited edition Twilight Pink palette. It is quite expensive but i think it would be totally worth it.
Next if a fragrance gift. Now I know that that may be hard to know what somebody likes or wears, but I think this is something that most girls would like.
Miss Dior, now there are a few different types personally my favorite type is the blooming bouquet, but they are all amazing.
Tech girl gift,
I love the bumper cases, as you can still see your phone but you still personalize it a bit.
Home gift
I love a nice scented candle so for this gift I have picked a super scented candle and that is from Miller Harris, they have amazing scents but they are a bit pricier.
Next for some accessories,
Now if you really want to treat a girl I have the perfect thing.
This is a bit expensive, but I think they are so cute.
Tiffany Key Necklaces.
Now for the bag and purse.
The bag I think would be the perfect gift is the Rebecca Minkoff Mac/Mini Mac
They have a bunch of different colors but I think that the Black is the most classic.
So, I hope that was helpful, but if you want more ideas check out this video.
Still want some more ideas then go and check out my friends amazing blog link who also has a gift guide for her.
Another month has passed and it it time for this month's look.
I was surprised to find out that the color of this month is yellow, but I think I have managed to create a really nice smart look.
And here it is.
As always here are the links to where you can buy everything.
Today I have another book review for you guys. I have just finished reading the last book of the trilogy.
These books are amazing if you like fiction action type of books.
Let me start off with the first book which is Kane and Abel.
This is a long book with about 600 pages. It follows the story of two boys born at the same time on the other side of the world and how fate brings them together. These two men are ambitious, powerful, ruthless and are locked in a relentless struggle to build an empire, fueled by their all-consuming hatred. Over 60 years and three generations, through war, marriage, fortune, and disaster, Kane and Abel battle for the success and triumph that only one man can have.
I found this book really gripping very emotional. At the end of the book I wanted to know what happened next , which leads me to the next book.
The Prodigal Daughter.
Plot Summary
With a will of steel, Polish immigrant Florentyna Rosnovski is indeed Abel's daughter. She shares with her father a love of America, his ideals, and his dream for the future. But she wants more, to be the first female president.
Golden boy Richard Kane was born into a life of luxury. The son of a banking magnate he is successful, handsome, and determined to carve his own path in the world and to build a future with the woman he loves. With Florentyna's ultimate goal only a heartbeat away, both are about to discover the shattering price of power as a titanic battle of betrayal and deception reaches out from the past blood feud between two generations that threatens to destroy everything Florentyna and Richard have fought to achieve. And finally Shall We Tell The Presendent.
Plot Summary
After years of great sacrifice and deep personal tragedy, Florentyna Kane’s has finally become the first woman president in America. But on the very day that she is sworn into office, powerful forces are already in motion to take her life.
The FBI investigates thousands of false threats every year. This time, a reliable source has tipped them off about an assassination attempt. One hour later, the informant and all but one of the investigating agents are dead. The lone survivor: FBI Special Agent Mark Andrews. Now, only he knows when the killers will strike. But how can he alone unravel a ruthless conspiracy—in less than one week? The race to save the first woman president begins now…
This was my favorite book of the trilogy, as I love detective action spy books. I would highly recommend this trilogy and I am very sad that it's finished.
I hope this has helped you find your next book to read.
So, we are officially in the Autumn / Fall so I thought it would be appropriate to do a tag on it.
Here are some YouTube versions
Now it's my turn. 1. Favorite Fall lip product?
Well I haven't really got into darker lip colours, but I love my Nivea lip butters in the darker colors. 2. Favorite Fall Nail Polish?
I don't have just one favorite colour, I have three favorites: Essie Cocktail Bling, Essie Skirting and Essie Damsel in a Dress. They are all lovely fall colors. 3. Favorite Starbucks Fall Drink?
I have to say the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. 4. Favorite Fall Candle?
I love so many Yankee Candles, but my favorite one is black cherry. It smells so good. 5. Favorite Fall Scarf or accessory
I love my USA flag scarf, looks amazing around your neck. 6. Haunted house, haunted hay ride, or haunted corn maze? I have to say, Haunted house definitely. 7. Favorite Halloween movie?
I don't really have a film that I really like related to Halloween. 8. Favorite candy to eat on Halloween?
I don't have any Halloween favorite sweets, but my favorite sweet is Haribo, fantastic. 9. What are you dressing up as for Halloween?!
I am not sure yet. A witch or something like that. 10. What is your Favorite thing about Fall? Favorite thing is the fashion and the beauty fall things.
Today I wanted to share with you my thoughts on some products I picked up during the summer. They are all from a pretty well known brand, Bioderma. I got all the products from France, but I think you could buy them online. So, when I write a review I have some tick boxes which are my PQQEO, and what does this stand for?
Price
Quality
Quantity
Extra Information
Overall thought
So, lets start off with the smallest product of the bunch. The Serum
Price
I think this cost around €11.
Quality
This feels so nice on your skin. Really nice quality hasn't broken me out, haven't had any problems with this product.
Quantity
This tube contains 30 ml of product. Which is a good amount considering you only need a pea size for your whole face.
Extra information
This product smells really fresh and lovely which I really like. It claims to eliminate spots and blackheads which I would say it doesn't. But it is still a lovely serum from my point of view. It recommends you use it twice a day.
Overall thoughts
I really like the product, the only downside it that it doesn't really do what it says it does. I think I would repurchase it.
4/5
Next is the Face Wash.
Purifying and foaming cleansing gel.
Price
I think this cost around € 9.
Quality
It feels nice on the skin hasn't upset my skin in any way.
Quantity
This bottle has 200 ml of product.
Extra information.
The smell of this is a bit funky, made for combination and oily skin, can also be used as a shaving gel. I use it with my Clarasonic in the mornings and I love how it leaves your skin with a clean feeling. It is a blue gel which looks cool in the bottle that comes with a pump.
Overall thought
I really like this product, works really well. Nice cleanser.
Finally we have the most famous and that is the cleansing water
This is my opinion, is the easiest to find.
Price
Now this was much cheaper than expected and I think cost around € 11, which I think is a great price.
Quality
What can I say, amazing quality. So, gentle and lovely on the skin. I love it.
Quantity
Now I know that there are several sizes of this product, but I got the biggest of 500 ml.
Extra information
Removes every trace of dirt on your face. Doesn't sting around your eyes. Doesn't have any perfume, great for any skin type. AMAZING
Overall thoughts.
Love love love that all I really have to say about this product.
5/5
Here is a link to when you can find the products mentioned in this blog post
Ok guys, I can now confess to you that I have fallen in love with almond croissants. I had a chance to make them for some friends. They loved them it so much and I thought why not share this recipe with you. I have found this amazing YouTuber which has some amazing recipes. Here is a Link to her channel.
Well what can I say this month shot past and it is time again for my monthly look. I was surprised to find out that the colour for this month was not exactly what I was expecting.With out further adieu the colour for October is..... White. You may not associate October with white but I think have managed to create a look which I think looks pretty good. This look is definitely a smart casual look. As always I have tried to make it as cheap as possible and I will link all the links for the product in this look, if I can't find the exact link I will link something similar.
