My Week In Review #2

Due to working night shift there have been entire days this week that have been lost to sleeping through the day so it's not been the most productive week in terms of actually getting out of the house. However I did finish season 3 of Game of Thrones (OH MY GOD!). I confess I tucked into this bad boy one evening at 2am, which was really about dinner time to me which is kind of acceptable. 

I had my first red cup from starbucks which was pretty exciting! As I don't drink tea of coffee I went for the peppermint hot chocolate and it didn't disappoint.

I passed some pretty sights on my way to Burlesque this week (by the way I'm totally getting into it!) so I thought I'd share these beautiful lit up chandeliers

 And how fitting that I should pass this Jacobean Corsetry shop on the way to Burlesque! How beautiful is that sign?!

 I also spotted my first tree which was pretty exciting! It was in a restaurant but I'm totally counting that as a legitimate tree sighting. Woop!

It's become a bit of a tradition to have a cocktail before burlesque. Unfortunately the bar man wasn't in so we were told all the current barman could make was a cosmo so we went for that. It came in a wine glass and was the strongest drink I think I've ever had. The barman told us he thinks if he gets us drunk enough he will dance for him. Not enough booze in the world my friend!

I made some serious kick ass chilli which I will share the recipe for soon. The best bit? It tastes awesome but is so so good for you! And with with cold weather everyone needs a little bit of warming chilli in their lives...don't they?

I got a little bit excited when shopping in Tesco at 1am and picked these little beauties up to get me through the festive season. They were cheap as chips and the hairband has actual bells on them. So cute!

 I pained my nails (I've also done a separate post on this manicure) and its seriously my favourite right now. Ok it's a bit of a bitch to get off but it's totally worth it.

On Saturday night I went to stay with my sister who surprised me with flowers and a box of Krispy Kremes! How awesome was that? We got into our pjs almost immediately, drank bellinis and watched trashy tv. It was seriously awesome.

I had a great week, what about you?

Nails: Nails In Warwick Way and Sally Hansen Mermaid's Tale

One of my favourite manicures of the moment. Nails Inc Warwick Avenue and Sally Hansen Mermaid's Tale. The photos really don't do it justice. Try it! 

My Week In Review #1

Sunday: This morning I went a nice walk, and had to stop on this bridge near my house and take this picture. Looks at the gorgeous colours of the trees. The weather was beautiful, sunny but with a little chill. I also painted my nails with OPI Her Majesty's Secret Service and Essie Stroke of Brilliance on top. Love that combination!!

Monday: I went to the gym in the morning, so early in fact the sun was blinding me the entire time. Would it be weird to wear sunglasses on the treadmill when its only 3 degrees outside? Probably, but if I'd had sunnies with me, I'd have worn them. Then it was back to bed for a thrilling night shift!

Tuesday: My g-loves arrived! I'm kind of obsessed with the Les Mills Body Pump classes but the bars really hurt my hands. I saw that TrulyJess (an awesome fitness you tuber) had bought a pair and I decided to spring for a pair too. So pleased I've got them and every Body Pump class I've been too, someone has asked me where I got them. Another night shift was on the cards tonight so I slept the day away!

 Wednesday: Today was all about Burlesque! A friend and I started a burlesque course for beginners. It runs for 4 weeks and it was advertised on wowcher. We bought it on a whim and proceeded to freak out about actually going! So we met up early at a lovely restaurant/bar/deli called Peckhams in Glasgow for some food and liquid courage! The class was great! We had so much fun, and can't wait to go back next week! Just goes to show, if we hadn't stepped out of our comfort zone and gone for it, we'd have really missed out. It also gave me the chance to wear my gorgeous Vivienne Westwood shoes! If these are not burlesque appropriate, I don't know what is! I also saw this cute sign outside Paperchase which made me feel so excited about Christmas coming!

 Thursday: Thursday was all about shoes! My new free runs arrived and I took them for their maiden voyage to Body Pump in the morning, then Sh'Bam in the evening. I love them, they are so light weight and comfortable. Black and hot pink is my favourite combination right now (I'm looking at you g-loves!). I also got my new shoe boots which I bought for my work night out. I love them but I will need to practice walking in them! I originally saw them on the ASOS website for £29.99 which I thought was a steal but there was a problem with the ASOS website and I couldn't check out. So, I popped onto the New Look website where they had the shoes, in my size for £10 cheaper! Result! In the flesh they look very expensive so I'm really pleased with that purchase!



Friday: Today I went on a date. We had hot chocolate and he was sweet enough to bring cupcakes from my favourite bakery. It was a pretty miserable day weather wise so once I got home it was PJ's, takeaway and Game of Thrones!

Saturday: Today I froze at the football (I have a season ticket) but it was totally worth it because it was the day the club commemorated Remembrance Day and we won! However it was absolutely freezing so I'll be much better prepared next time. Then it was off to work for another night shift!

Hope you had a good week!

Christmas Tag

I originally seen this tag on Claire Does Beauty who had seen it on Makeup Pixi 3's blog, and I decided to share some festive cheer! 

1.  Do you prefer a real Christmas tree or synthetic?

I've never ever had a real tree! I've always had synthetic and it's never really bothered me. I do love the smell of a real tree so maybe I'll try it sometime!

2.  You're in a coffee shop, it's December, what do you pick?

It's got to be a Peppermint Hot Chocolate in a Starbucks Red Cup. Love it!

3.  Whats your favourite colour scheme for decorating the tree?

I absolutely love red and white and stick with that every year.

4.  Giving or receiving?

I have to be honest and say both! I love the excitement of wondering what your loved ones saw that made them think of you. I sometimes get so excited about the gifts I have bought other people I struggle to keep them under wraps until Christmas!

5.  To mince pie or not to?

I absolutely hate mince pies. Give me a Terry's Chocolate Orange instead!

6.  What's your traditional sunday lunch?

To start we have my Dad's prawn cocktail and my Mum's homemade soup with freshly baked bread rolls. We always have turkey and either roast ham or roast beef. We have every kind of potato you could imagine, brussel sprouts, pigs in a blanket, honey roast parsnips and yorkshire pudding. Then we have cake (this year I'm baking coconut cake) christmas pudding, and profiteroles. Then there are chocolate biscuits! Stuffed isn't even the word!

7.  Christmas day fashion

Really dorky christmas jumpers. The sillier the better, I've already bought mine! 

8.  What's your favourite Christmas song?

Probably Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt. Just love it!

9.  What's your favourite Christmas film?

Elf, White Christmas, Die Hard (yes it's a christmas movie!) and Love Actually.

10.  Open presents before or after lunch?

Definitely as soon as you wake up, the presents need to be opened. Why wait? 

Nails: Essie Bobbing for Baubles and Stroke of Brilliance

My first nail post has to be dedicated to my favourite nail combination of the moment. Bobbing for baubles is a gorgeous colour on it's own, but undoubtedly, when I put it on I always follow it up with Stroke of Brilliance. 

This time, I went for a graduated glitter look, which I absolutely love. This is a great combination for autumn/winter and for the party season. I love that we are well and truly into glitter nail season!

Boots have 3 for 2 on Essie just now, it would be rude not to add these beauties to your collection!

What's your favourite nail combination?

Beauty Wishlist Wednesday

Beauty Wishlist Wednesday

Ambient Light Powder in Luminous by Hourglass
buy here

At £38 this is not the most purse friendly highlighter, but it's certainly the most hyped! As attached as I am to my MAC MSF in Soft & Gentle, I'm seriously dying to try this one!