Happy New Year!

The festive season is slowly disappearing, hoards of people are coming together to celebrate, with many drinking far too much alcohol, (and loving it) only to wake up the next day and regret everything they did the night before. Yes it's New Years Eve!

It's safe to say I was spoilt rotten this Christmas by my friends and family.

I received a lot of beauty goodies (as well a sickly amount of chocolate) this year, some of which I will be making posts about and I'm also taking requests if anyone would like to know what I think about ANY of the items in the image (yes that includes the bear slippers).
I was also bought a new laptop so thankfully I will be able to make a lot more posts in 2015, hopefully this one won't have a break down every two minutes.

I hope everyone has a brilliant New Year whether you're out on the town or sat at home watching the countdown in your pajamas (I'm the latter of the two).
I don't make any resolutions because I know I won't keep to them, naughty Vicky.
Have a lovely 2015!

Victoria ♥

Merry Christmas! ❄

Happy Christmas everyone!

I hope everyone has a fabulous day wherever you are and whatever you're doing.

My list for today:

• Listen and watch too many Christmas songs/films
• Stuff myself silly
• Enjoy time with the family

Christmas is also a time to remember those who are no longer here and to think of those who are struggling at this time of year.
So please spare a thought for others who may not be having the best time this festive season.

On a lighter note, I hope Santa brought you all everything you wanted and I hope your friends and family appreciated their gifts - no matter how big or small.

Lot's of love,

Victoria  ♥

P.S. for all you Scrooges out there - there's always the sales ;)

Attaining a natural glow | Maybelline Cream Touch Blush

I admit, I did join in with the phase when many young girls put on a ridiculous amount of blusher and may have slightly resembled a clown (oops).
Nowadays, however, I have toned down on my use of rouge A LOT. For the past year I haven't even worn any at all, but this has changed since I discovered cream blushes - specifically Maybelline's Dream Touch Blush.

I was initially worried about using a cream blush as I thought it would cause the skin on my cheeks to break out. With this product however, I have been proven wrong.
While many powder base products can look heavy and caked on, I find that the texture of this blush slides on beautifully and not a lot needs to be used to achieve a healthy glowing effect.
The shade I am using is 07, a classic pink, which on my fair skin gives a nice natural luminosity to it.

I honestly can't believe I haven't tried these products sooner and can't recommend them highly enough!
From my experience the product stays on for a long time (granted I did use a primer) and just gives that edge to any make up look.
I don't even have to used a make up brush as a few swipes from the jar gives a great base that you can build on if you so wish.

It's safe to so that this will be my absolute go to blush for a long time to come.

Victoria ♥

Winter Pastels ❄

Most people associate pastel colours with spring/summer and darker colours for autumn/winter.
I however, do not do too well on following colour trends and enjoy mixing it up for every season!

For a change to my winter wardrobe, I incorporated these lovely pastel shades.

Both items are from New Look and I think are a great addition to liven up any wintry outfit.

• Shell Pink Coat £49.99
• Pale Blue Polar Bear Jumper £11.99

I have become obsessed with wearing this coat almost everywhere as it is so snug and looks fabulous teamed with a white/cream scarf.

This is my first festive jumper I've owned (I know how boring am I) and I soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it. The colour is beautiful and the polar bears with diamante noses look absolutely adorable - a must wear for Christmas day! 

Let me know if you have found anything to give your winter wardrobe a splash of colour.

Victoria ♥

Walkies!

I find that there is something very therapeutic about dog walking.

(Providing that your dog doesn't thinks it's Mike Tyson or Mo Farah, both of which I have experienced).

There is just something very calming about strolling around an open area which lacks the noise of traffic, and your only concern is that your dog doesn't do a no. 2 on a pavement.
Granted some people may find this a tedious/stressful task, but I truly believe one of the best ways to help reduce a stressful period in life is by walking a dog.

Because of this, even if you don't have a dog, (there's always friends, family, volunteer regimes and neighbours) I would highly recommend going to an open area for your dog to roam in as I find it's a brilliant way to clear your head - no matter what situation.

Hope you're all having a fab time in the run up to Christmas! ♥

(I also learnt where the phrase 'a steaming pile of sh*t' comes from yesterday, while walking the dog in freezing temperatures. It's safe to say I was cry laughing by the end of it).

Book/Film Recommendation - Gone Girl

I fully realise that I am slightly late on this bandwagon, (I mean the film has even stopped showing in the cinemas), but after finishing the book last week I knew I had to make a post about it.

"On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?" 

- Twentieth Century Fox

I had initially heard about the book from other bloggers sharing their opinion on the ending with a definitive divide between being disappointed or finding it reasonable, without giving spoilers I am the latter of the two.

I then saw the film trailer on YouTube and it immediately caught my attention with the intriguing story line. I am also a massive fan of whodunnit styled dramas so as you can imagine, this was right up my street.

I read half the book then went to see the film with my grandma. I DO NOT recommend this unless you're very close, like we are, due to the sexual scenes/language used.

Seeing the film which was UHmazing and made me eager to finish the book and I honestly cannot choose which was better. They're both so very immersive in their each individual way and I feel the ending was suited to the characters personalities.

If you're 16+ I thoroughly recommend this book, but only if you have a more mature reading style. The film is rated 18 but lets be honest, who takes note of that as long as you're of an appropriate age to watch.

Let me know what you thought of the book/film - thank you! ♥