Blogmas Day 17 ~ Throwback Thursday~ Rokit

It being Thursday and with my crafty Blogmas in full swing I thought I would do a Throw back to my Rokit Vintage Christmas! Amongst other things I made lots of Handmade Christmas Stockings from Vintage Fabrics!

In case anyone doesn't remember in 2010 we had a white Christmas! Walking through the snow every morning, making stockings all day... Ahh Christmas....

Hope everyone at Rokit Vintage is keeping well!

Check out their website or call into one of their stores for some vintage apparel!

 

xx

Blogmas Day 16 ~ DIY Christmas Cards~

As you will already know I love all arts and crafts and I want to incorporate this passion into Christmas and Blogmas. So I have decided to make Handmade Christmas Cards!

Materials used:

• Coloured Card
• Fabric/felt etc.
• Interfacing
• Ribbon
• Beads
• Glitter
• Glue
• Scissors
• Ink
• Happy Christmas Stamp

now that you have all your supplies get crafty, use your imagination!

I went with a Christmas tree theme. Sometimes it's easier to follow a theme, as there are so many different design ideas and one could get carried away!

Hope you feel inspired  to make some personalised handmade Christmas cards for your friends and family!

Send me pic's of your creations!

xx

Blogmas Day 15 ~ DIY Christmas Gifts ~ Mason Jars & Sweets & Treats ~

Again Craft is the way forward with gifts, everyone will remember getting a heart felt, homemade gift. Plus these can be frugal and budget friendly!

I recently purchased some mason jar glasses... thingies.... see for yourself...

I didn't know what to do with them but then I had a moment of genius whilst grocery shopping!
I was wandering the sweet isle trying to resist temptation when I came across a bag of mini fudge bars on sale, my mum likes these but the plastic bag don't look too fancy!!

Then I had the idea of filling the mason jars with sweets and treats! I also got Liquorish Allsorts and Chocolate Mint sweets!

See ... these look so fancy and all for under €10!!!!

Anyone out there making their own Christmas gifts??? Please share!!

xx

Blogmas Day 14 ~ Rouge G de Guerlain Review Again!

Ok I know I just did one of these but as I raved about my love of this lippie my Mum picked up another one for me as she passed through an Airport in England! Much better value too! £26 (€35.39/ $40.10)

This one is in the shade B21 Bianco

So here’s my review:

Formula:

They say        “Exceptional Complete Lip ColourLipstick is reinvented in an exceptional jewel with Rouge G, a subtle balance of intense colour and the comforting pleasure of a creamy lip balm. Behind this magical creation is an astounding formula: the unique combination of ruby powder for spectacular radiance, hyaluronic acid spheres for perfectly smoothed lips and wild mango butter for lasting hydration.

Lips are intensely coloured, perfectly smoothed, moisturised and plumped up. For excessively perfect lips!”

This was a rich creamy texture which feels really nice. 10/10

Staying power:

Better than 15 due to colour intensity 9/10

 

Packaging:

Ok 10/10 with the built in mirror this is the best packaging I have seen in a long time!!

It is a bit bigger and as recently pointed out to me heavier than your regular lipstick, but it’s worth it to have the mirror and overall glamorous look!

Smell:

They say:      “The light, delicate scent of a vanilla "floriental" leaves its incomparable mark on Rouge G de Guerlain. Top notes sparkle with a lemon, orange and bergamot accord. The rose and iris heart exudes sweetness. The vanilla and tonka bean dry-down gives Rouge G all of its intensity.”

In short it smells lovely! 10/10

Price:

Though a bit cheaper than my previous one still a bit on the pricey side but we all deserve a splurge every now and again so why not. 6/10

Overall I still love this product, I feel an addiction starting!!!!

Anyone else tried any Guerlian Lipsticks?

Leave a comment with your opinion!

 

xx

 

Blogmas Day 13 ~ Whitty Gifts ~

We all have friends who invite you around never telling you that their home is lacking a few key basics.... tea, milk, toilet paper!!!

My solution to kindly point out their shopping failures this Christmas.....

I found this on Pinterest (like the obsessive I am) pinned from here

The Gift Tag reads:

"Money is scarce and times are hard,

So I'm giving you this Instead of a card.

Some for you and Some to share,

So bottoms up Just cause I care"

All you need is Toilet paper, Boggly eyes, orange card for noise, Card for Gift Tag, Cellophane, curling ribbons!!!

Hope everyone likes this idea and your friends get the hint!!
Can't wait to see how it goes down!!!

xx

Blogmas Day 12 ~ #OOTD

#OOTD

So I went shopping today with a plan to but some thigh high boots, saw some lovely grey ones in Primark. Unfortunately they were sold out in grey but I tried the black and as always they looked awful!!!!

Does anyone else out there have difficulty buying boots that fit your calves and thighs???

Todays boots as almost all boots were massive!!! I mean I could have fitted both my legs in one!!!!

I appreciate the wide fit that many brands provide for feet, these are so comfy and stop squishing your toes, however I wish brands did a slim fit leg, especially with elasticated fabrics.
Why stretchy boots are too big is beyond me!!!

We have regular fit and wide fit but where is the slim fit????!!!!! Please help designers and buyers in shoe and boot land????

Rant over...

Reason for my shopping was that I wanted to try this lampshade trend!!!







My solution, cut up tights and wear as really long leg warmers!!!! (but really I want boots that fit)




#OOTD woolly jumper to keep me warm, leg warmers and Wallis boots (quite a good fit, could be a bit tighter) !!!!

 

xx

Blogmas Day 11 ~ Friday Fashion Fix ~ Christmas Party Season

Christmas Party Season is now in full swing so take advantage of this and wrap up in statement coats, fluffy, feathery, glittery, sequins and velvet pieces! Don't forget a bit of colour... red anyone?


Red Velvet any one?

 

 

 

How about some glitter with these sequin trousers???

















Check out my wish list from Boohoo.com

and River Island...

Why not try the Lampshading Trend like Kim and others...

From Boohoo I found this velvet top over pvc leggings all wrapped up in knit over thigh high's???

Tell me about your Christmas Party outfits??

xx