Makeup Picks For Sitting In Your Christmas Jumper

Let me be honest, I intend to spend my Christmas Day doing nothing but eating and sitting around in my Christmas jumper. For those of you who also plan on doing the same and taking in all of the Christmas TV that is planned to be showing, I thought to share some of my makeup picks to add a little bit more glam to sitting on the sofa. 

Huda Beatuty Matte Lipstick

How gorgeous is this shade?! Nothing speaks Christmas like wearing a red lip and I am so glad that I have come across this one. I wore this yesterday whilst we went on a walk to watch the Christmas lights being switched on, and I didn't reapply it all day. It didn't budge, it didn't bleed which I find that so many red lipstick shades can. The formula was so comfortable to wear - it didn't dry out my lips or go all clunky around the edges. It was truly gorgeous. If you feel like a festive treat, the shade of this matte lipstick is 'El Cinco de Mayo'. I cannot wait to carry on wearing this through the festive season.

Mac Soft and Gentle

An all time favourite of mine. I love the sheen this highlighter gives to my skin. It is definitely not on the subtle side of highlighters but it doesn't contain chunky glitters either and I love it for that reason. It melts into the skin and gives such a healthy looking glow. Definitely a way to add a bit of sparkle in your makeup routine for Christmas.

Too Faced Natural Nudes Palette

One of my makeup favourites of this year has to be this one. I have used it every day since I bought it back in the summer. The matte shades are so pigmented, and similarly, as are the shimmer shades. There are so many looks which can be created with this palette - subtle natural looks, but also put together, night out type looks. If there is one palette which you want to treat yourself too, I would 10000% recommend this one. It's so beautiful. 

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

If you're looking for a concealer that blends really well, brightens up your under eyes and has a high coverage, this one is for you. A firm favourite for many, there are reasons why this is a top pick of mine. It's super brightening and lasts all day. I also find that this concealer doesn't sit in any fine lines underneath the eyes either. It's just a win win. 

What make up products will you be using to create your Christmas day makeup?

Amber X

Cheap and Cheerful Date / Day Out Ideas

Some situations that I have faced recently, have left me convinced that you don't always have to spend a lot of money, in order to have a good time. Whether it be days out with your partner, your friends or your family, there are so many things that you can plan and organise, that cost next to nothing, but leave you feeling full of happiness. Now that the summer is drawing to a close, dark nights are creeping in, mornings are getting colder. But there are still lots of things you can do with your time, that are so inexpensive. Here is my list of recommendations.

Picnics
Pack up your favourite food and drink bits, chuck them in a bag. Pack a blanket and some plastic plates and cups, and you're all ready to go. I'm sure there will be many places near to you that you may have overlooked, that would be perfect for a picnic. A hill with a view? A park near a lake? Or even, just on a bit of grass outside some city buildings make for the perfect picnic.

Be A Tourist In Your Own Town
Go for a little wander, see what you can find. There may be some hidden gems that you weren't to know about before. You never know what you may find. I did this a couple of weeks ago and it made me fall more in love with my immediate surroundings, and left me feeling grateful for where I call home.

Facebook
One thing that Facebook is good for, is seeing what is on in your local area. There are many different types of events advertised. Things like concerts, gigs, music venues holding specific nights, food festivals, fireworks. Pretty much most things. I went to an outdoor cinema last month, and that was super cheap and cheerful. Was a lovely evening and such a cool way to watch a film!

Walk
Go for a walk somewhere close to home and explore.

Road Trip
If you can, why not go for a road trip? Get a good spotify playlist going, one that you can sing along too. Open the windows and sing at the top of your lungs. Sometimes the best part about travelling or visiting a new place, is the journey that it takes getting there. That was always the case with school trips, driving too and from a place on the bus haha.

What are your favourite cheap and cheerful day out ideas?

Amber X

One Year On

I know this post technically doesn't fit in with the 12 days of Christmas theme, but I really wanted to include it. So, a year ago today, I published my first blog post. It wasn't a massive post, a rambly/chatty post or even a beauty related post, but it was the first thing I posted here on my blog. I am genuinely surprised that a year on, I am still enjoying photographing, scheduling, writing and posting a blog post basically every week, just as much as I did in the very beginning. Blogging had been something that I was considering starting waaay before I finally made the decision to just go for it. I'm sure you can relate when you want to start something new, but are a little nervous and apprehensive before doing so. All it takes is one sporadic and impulsive moment, and you can do anything.

The numbers side of having a blog has never been a big concern of mine, but never would I have ever imagined that my little blog would have got to where it is now from posting this time last year.  I see my blog as a hobby of mine, that I like to do for myself, and when I want some down time... It blows my mind that people take the time out of their day to post a comment, or even have a look at what I have written. It's just little old me?! It's crazy. So many good things have happened this year, and I have so much to look back on and feel a sense of accomplishment. My blog being one of those good things. I wanted to end this by saying thank-you to you for reading this post, to those who leave me nothing but lovely comments on each and every post, and even to those who just have a little nose and then leave...

It means a lot.

Thank-you.

Amber X