My Christmas Eve Routine! | CHRISTMAS 2014

Hello!

It's Christmas Eve and quite frankly I can't believe how quick it's come around.

I love seeing what others get up to over the festive period so I thought i'd share with you my Christmas Eve routine as of course it's different to any other usual day.

I'm not working this Christmas Eve, thank goodness! So I'm going to have a lie in this morning despite being super excited! Once i'm fully awake i'll laze around in bed watching Christmas YouTube videos and reading festive blog posts! I'll next somewhat find the courage to move out of bed and get ready for the day ahead, though i'll be staying in my pyjamas all day! I'll also have a quick shower to wash my hair as i'll usually have a Lush bath later in the day.

Also guys, what other way to celebrate Christmas Eve than having a snowman shaped crumpet for breakfast?

In my festive attire(aka Reindeer Pyjamas) I will make my way to the sofa with a line up of Christmas films, here are some favourites although there are many I don't have physical copies of so i'll watch them on the TV of what i've downloaded.

Today I plan on watching Home Alone 2, The Grinch, A Christmas Carol and Nativity, followed by many Christmas Specials.

Apologies for the changing quality of these photos, they were taken at different parts of the day and with my iPhone.

After endless amounts of chocolate and candy canes it's probably time to move and prepare for Christmas Day so i'll collate all the presents i've bought for others into neat piles ready to give to each person on Christmas morning. Probably one of the toughest decisions comes next, what to wear tomorrow!?
I'm thinking some black jeans, heeled black boots and a turtle neck- plain and simple but super comfy!
Next up is makeup! After a little while of experimenting I will probably opt for a shimmery nude eye look with a dark or even red lip.

I was planning on buying a burgundy or dark green turtle neck but I simply couldn't find one, hence the not very festive grey and white one(although I do love it)
Primark Turtleneck Top- £6
New Look Black Jeans(I can't remember how much as it was a long while ago)
Primark Silver Chain Link Necklace- £3

Late afternoon calls for a Lush bath and a face mask- both can vary but this year I've chosen Butterbear as it's supposed to be super moisturising and a Vitamin E Moisture Mask from The Body Shop(if you've not heard, I love the Vitamin E range)

You've probably guessed it, the rest of the day will be spent in my pyjamas and watching something festive but when other can you rock Christmas pyjamas and acceptably watch huge amounts of Christmas films!?

Just before bed is the time to put out a Mince Pie, an alcoholic beverage(naughty Santa) and a few carrots for the reindeer. Me and my siblings full well know that my mother will consume them minutes after we've gone to our rooms and will put the carrots back in the veg rack but it's a tradition not to be missed!

Lastly without fail i'll put on the Polar Express, it's my favourite Christmas film and is based on Christmas Eve so what else?

Just after brushing my teeth I will put my stocking which is rather large at the end of my bed and hope it's not filled will coal when I wake in the morning.

What do you do on Christmas Eve, do you have any traditions?

Let me know below!

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas that is filled with happiness and have a great day if you're not celebrating!

Much Love,

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CHRISTMAS OUTFIT IDEAS | CHRISTMAS 2014

Hello!

Today I've felt really inspired to create different looks for Christmas, so that is what I've done after browsing a range of affordable high street and online shops. Here I've found and created outfits that you could accessorise to your desire to make the perfect Christmas Day or party outfit.

First up is a few dresses if you're feeling pulling off something more dressy and glam. If you're planning on making a statement then sequined dresses are the way to go! I love how glamorous sequined dresses look but I myself would never have the confidence to rock one, here's a couple that I love from boohoo.com in fact and oh so affordable both at £20.

HOLLIE SEQUIN SHORT SLEEVE BODYCON DRESS

IMOGEN OFF THE SHOULDER SEXY SEQUIN BODYCON MINI DRESS

If you're looking for something a little less out there then this next dress is perfect, again from boohoo.com! It could be the LBD staple in your wardrobe but I love it just as much in the berry colour, perfect for Christmas and only £15!

SARA PLUNGE NECK SKATER DRESS

The second look I've gone for is something i'd feel more comfortable in, casual but still lovely for Christmas! I'm loving the whole pelmet skirt and turtleneck trend, which can be worn together or on there own(of course with something else, just other than the skirt I mean!) I've found two skirts from Topshop that I love, one a classic leopard print and the other slightly edgy, a quilted leather look. I've teamed both with a turtleneck, the first in burgundy from boohoo.com and the other hard to find in bottle green from ASOS.

LEOPARD PRINT PELMET SKIRT -£38
JACKIE LONG SLEEVE TURTLENECK TOP -£8
ASOS JUMPER IN RIB WITH TURTLE NECK -£15
TALL LEATHER LOOK SKIRT -£38

As I've said you can simply pair a turtleneck with pretty much anything, here are a few pairs of jeans(all Topshop) that I love which would look great.

MOTO BLACK JONI JEANS -£36
MOTO BLACK RIPPED JONI JEANS -£38
MOTO BLUE BLACK BINX JEANS -£40

Last up is for ultimate comfort and the novelty(I'd be rocking something similar on Boxing Day). Christmas Jumpers and Onesies are the one for relaxing. Here's some of my favourites!

First is the cutest Christmas Pudding Onesie from Missguided at £19.99, how fun!

Next is this Rudolph Onesie from Debenhams at £32. 50- I mean how festive!?

I love this Christmas Jumper from River Island and it's on sale for £12! A bargain last minute pick up or to store for next year!

And that's it for my Christmas outfit ideas! I know this is last minute but I felt like putting this post together, even so you could create something similar of what you already have in your wardrobe to make an amazing outfit for Christmas!
This is not the last from me before Christmas, tomorrow I have a Christmas Eve routine coming but if you're not around then Merry Christmas! I hope you have a lovely day however you spend it!

Much Love,

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The Christmas TAG with heyitisjess | Christmas 2014

Hello!

I'm feeling super festive so today I've brought to you my second Christmas TAG- see last years here! Also this is actually a collab with the lovely Jess from Hey It Is Jess, so go and subscribe via bloglovin here!

1. What's your favourite Christmas film?

Most definitely the Polar Express! I remember going to see it in the cinema on Christmas Eve, ever since it just makes me really happy, reminds me of my childhood and makes it feel like Christmas. I'm sure you've seen it but if not, definitely give it a watch this Christmas!

2. What is your favourite Christmas drink?

I'm not a huge fan of the Christmas orientated flavours, I hate spices and ginger bread men are about the furthest my palette will go. So it'll be a very boring but much loved tea or hot chocolate if I'm feeling brave.

3. Does your family have any Christmas traditions?

I can't say we do. We do spend Christmas Eve relaxing and watching Christmas films all day but i'm sure a lot of people do that!  We also always spend boxing day doing the same thing which probably also includes pigging out and having cold meat and home made chips- yum!

4. What time do you usually wake up on Christmas morning?

Usually it'd be around 4-6ish because my elder brother is a big kid and wakes my younger brother up and then you can pretty much guarantee we'll all be awake by 6. Although last year I was good, I stayed in bed til at least 8:30, wahey a lie in!

5. Have you ever had a white Christmas?

Not really, we've had left over snow on Christmas if that counts? Probably not!

6. Is your Christmas tree real or synthetic?

In all honesty we've never had a real pine tree for Christmas as my parents think they're too big and messy. So obviously it's synthetic!

7. What's your favourite Christmas song?

It'd probably have to be I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday- Wizzard. It just makes me really happy and puts me right in the festive mood! Also Olly Murs has covered it- ultimate babe! I love Merry Christmas Everybody- Slade as it came on in work recently and I had a little rave in my head, haha!

8. What is your favourite decoration colour combination?

Usually we'd opt for the reds and silvers but this year we're feeling adventurous and have purchased pinky/purple and teal baubles which I absolutely love!

9. Have you ever built a gingerbread house?

Yes I have indeed! I think we did it last year or the year before, it looked super pretty but nobody wanted to eat it as the gingerbread was quite strong in flavour and soft, yuck!

10. What is your favourite part of Christmas dinner?

Previously it would've been turkey as that is the only time we eat it but I've gone off meat! I'm not a vegetarian but I just don't enjoy meat with my dinner anymore. Though I do love pigs in blanket as again we only have them on our dinner at Christmas, so pigs in blankets definitely!

11. What is your Christmas day fashion?

Usually Christmas is one of the days we get dressed up, I've always struggled to pick a outfit of new clothes I've had earlier that morning. However in recent years it's all about the comfort seeing as we stay at home, this year I think I'll rock a Christmas jumper!

12. Do you open your presents before or after dinner?

We've always opened our stockings, had breakfast, opened the presents, got ready and then had dinner. Sometimes we may leave some presents until after dinner though!

Christmas is definitely my favourite time of the year and I love hearing what others get up to and their traditions so I tag EVERYONE to do this TAG! Let me know if you do so I can check yours out and I hope you've liked my take and collab with Jess.

Merry Christmas or if you don't celebrate Christmas, Happy Holidays!

See you soon,

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