Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017

Hi chappes,

So today I wanted to write a "Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017" post - I was inspired to write this post after one of Zoella Christmas videos and I loved it so i wanted to write a similar one.

2016

This past year has had it up and downs - globally and personally. So I wanted to share my 5 top memories of this year;

1. Canada 

2.Prom

3. Adele Concert

4. Starting this blog

5. Christmas 

2017

My New Years Resolutions for 2017 are: 

1. Exercise More - at the beginning of the 2016 I was in a really good routine, but recently not really. So i would love to be in a routine again and lose weight.

2. Eat Healthy - as Christmas time has meant there have been quite a lot of chocolates and lots of food. So I want to get in a good eating routine and trying to eat healthier - with some veggie days etc.

3. Gain more confidence - I am rather a shy person and rather my self confidence isn't the best. So I would love to gain more confidence - I don't know how but I would love too.

I only have 3 resolutions this year due to I would probably read them.

Hope you like this post

Please comment your New Years Resolutions and follow.

Sarah X

New Years Eve Makeup Look

Hi chappes,

Today I wanted to share a New Year Eve Makeup look I'm going to do this year as its tomorrow! And I hope you like it X

Face

Revlon Colourstay Foundation

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

NYX Banana Powder

Rimmmel Stay Matte Powder

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Rimmel Bronzer in Light Matte

Revolution Cheek Palette in 'Golden Sugar'

Eyes

Naked Palette (Buck & Naked as a transition shade)

Naked 2 Palette ( Half Baked on lid and Busted to deepen the crease)

Barry M Glow Palette ( the orange blush shade in the crease) 

Maybelline Sensational Luscious Mascara

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Tropper 

Lips

Tanya Burr Cosmetic Lipstick in 'Pink Cocoa'

I went for a smokey'ish' eye and a natural lip - I hope you like it X

Please comment and follow.

Sarah X

December Favourites 2016

Hi chappes,

Today I wanted to write my December Favourites  - I cant believe its already the end of 2016! So today is my December favourites X

Beauty

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - I received this palette for my friend for my birthday and I LOVE IT!!!! The pigmentation is amazing and the colours are perfect X

Mac Lipstick in Brave and Patisserie - My MAC lipstick collection seem to have grown over the festive period, these 2 lipstick are gorgeous.

Urban Decay Primer Potion - This eye potion makes your eyeshadow stay all day.

Revolution Golden Sugar Blush Palette - This palette has a lovely highlight, perfect for pale skin.

Other favourites 

Christmas Dinner - As it was Christmas time - means Christmas food and there is nothing better than a Christmas Dinner.

Elf - ONE OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS FILM!!! 

Vlogmas - I love watching vlogmas' especially Zoella's and Tanya Burr they make me feel really Christmasy.

And THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR 500 FOLLOWERS ON BLOGLOVIN!!!

Hope you like this post.

Please comment and follow.

Sarah X

What I Got For Christmas 2016

Hi chappes,

I'm back - I hope you had a lovely Christmas with family and friends. Today I am going to write 'What I Got For Christmas 2016!',  I wasn't planning too but I have loved watching these sorts of posts on Youtube. This post is DEFINITELY NOT BRAGGING, I just thought it would be nice to write one.

Christmas Eve

The Sugg Life Rewind 2017 Calendar

Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Eye Bauble

Tanya Burr Cosmetic Lipstick in 'Pink Cocoa'

Lush 'Father Christmas' Bath Bomb 

Cath Kidston London Mug

Christmas Day

Lazy Afternoon CD

Cinematic A4 Light Box

Terry Chocolate Orange Explosive Candy Mini

Pink Mason Jar Glass

Villeroy & Boch Winter Bakery bowl 

These are a couple of things I got for Christmas - other things was money and gift vouchers, which I cant wait to buy things with. And I am sooo grateful for every gift I have recieved and I loved the time I had with family and friends over the Christmas period. I'm just sad that it's all over.

Hope you like this post.

Please comment and follow.

Sarah X

Blogmas 24: Merry Christmas!

Hi chappes,

Today is the last day of Blogmas (which is CRAZY)so I wanted to keep it short and sweet. As it's Christmas Eve- you are probably busy; last minute Christmas shopping, preparing the Christmas lunch, wrapping presents or partying to Christmas songs. 

So firstly MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hope you have an amazing day with your family and friends and you get all the gifts you want.

And thank you for everyones support during Blogmas - I'm so grateful and it means a lot. 

I'm going to have a few days off to celebrate Christmas - I will be back on the 28th with my December Favourites.

Hope you have a great Christmas.

Please comment and follow.

Sarah X

Blogmas 23: Christmas Cupcakes

Hi chappes,

I can't believe its already day 23 - so Christmas Eve Eve. I've seemed to write quite a few food posts this Blogmas - hope you don't mind. I love baking this time of year with all the festive recipes as well as the time due to the Christmas holidays. 

I thought these Christmas Cupcakes would be a great addition to a Christmas party or a quick alternative for a Christmas pudding.

Ingredients

Cake

110g/4oz Butter or Margarine

110g/4oz Sugar

2 Free-Range Eggs

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

110g/4oz Self Raising Flour

1-2 tbsp Milk 

Icing

140g/5oz butter, softened

280g/10oz icing sugar

Decorations

White Fondant Icing

Green Icing
Red Pen Writing Icing

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.

2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale. Beat in the eggs a little at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Fold in the flour using a large metal spoon, adding a little milk until the mixture is of a dropping consistency. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases until they are half full.

4.  Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden-brown on top and a skewer inserted into one of the cakes comes out clean. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and cool on a wire rack.

5. For the buttercream icing, beat the butter in a large bowl until soft. Add half the icing sugar and beat until smooth.

6. Then add the remaining icing sugar with one tablespoon of the milk, adding more milk if necessary, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

7. Place the icing in a piping bag with star shaped nozzle. Then pipe from the outside in - round in circle then create point in the centre.

8. I used left over ivy from the christmas cake I made but all they are white fondant icing with green icing then I used a ivy stamp fromm the local cooking store. The red dots of holly were from a red  icing  pen which you can find in your local supermarket.

And finally enjoy!!!

Hope you like this post.

Please comment and follow.

Sarah Xx

Blogmas 22: What Youtube Made Me Buy

Hi chappes,

Today I wanted to write 'What Youtube Made Me Buy' post as I have loved watching and reading them. So I wanted to write my own.

Urban Decay Naked Palettes

Rimmel Kate Moss 107 Lipstick

MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara 

Revlon Colourstay Foundation 

Kat Von D Eyeliner

Benefit Hoola Bronzer 

All these products I heard about through Youtubers I watch and I would highly recommend all these products. So I would definitely take advice from youtubers again about makeup.

Hope you like this post.

Please follow and comment.

Sarah X

Blogmas 21: 5 Things I Love About Winter

Hi chappes,

Today is the 21st of December which means it's the first day of winter. So i wanted to share 5 things I love about the winter season.

1. Christmas - I love Christmas, the atmosphere, food, the giving and receiving of presents and seeing family and friends. Christmas is my favourite event of the year 


2. Start of 2017! - In this season we will say goodbye to 2016 and say hello 2017. I do have to admit this year has had quite a few ups and downs - personally and globally.


3. Holidays - Christmas means the Christmas holidays - so lay-ins, shopping and movies. However also quite a bit of revision and homework.


4. Snow - Well there usually isn't snow in the Uk but it would be nice if there was some snow.


5. Winter clothing - warmer clothing - jumpers as well as hats and gloves. And means more shopping for a new winter wardrobe.


Hope you like this post.

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Sarah X

Blogmas 20: This Food Quiz Will Tell You Which Christmas Movie You Should Watch Buzzfeed Quiz

Hi chappes,

Today I wanted to do the  'This Food Quiz Will Tell You Which Christmas Movie You Should Watch' Buzzfeed quiz. As it looked really fun and the link is https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasminnahar/we-know-what-christmas-movie-you-should-watch-based-on-your?utm_term=.knYdYnnXrr#.arM1vggKww. And its 5 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!

1. 

   Getty Images / Jasmin Nahar / BuzzFeed
   1. 
      Gingerbread cookies
   2. 
      Panettone
   3. 
      Yule log
   1. 
      Christmas pudding
   2. 
      Candy canes
   3. Via Getty Images
      Mince pies
2. 
   

   

   Getty Images / Jasmin Nahar / BuzzFeed
   1. 
      Meat
   2. 
      Roast potatoes
   3. 
      Vegetables
   1. 
      Stuffing
   2. 
      Yorkshire puddings
   3. Via Getty Images
      Pigs in blankets
3. 
   

   

   Getty Images / Jasmin Nahar / BuzzFeed
   1. Via Flickr: 105392694@N02
      Baileys
   2. 
      Mulled wine
   3. 
      Eggnog
   1. 
      Hot chocolate
   2. 
      Cider
   3. Via Getty Images
      A Christmassy coffee
4. 
   

   

   Getty Images / Jasmin Nahar / BuzzFeed
   1. Via fortnumandmason.com
      A box of biscuits
   2. Via thecheeseworks.co.uk
      A cheese hamper
   3. Via hotelchocolat.com
      A box of chocolates
   1. Via amazon.co.uk
      Pandoro cake
   2. Via hotelchocolat.com
      Truffles
   3. Via fudgekitchen.co.uk
      Fudge
5. 
   

   

   Getty Images / Jasmin Nahar / BuzzFeed
   1. 
      Parsnips
   2. 
      Carrots
   3. 
      Mashed swede and carrot
   1. 
      Braised red cabbage
   2. 
      Brussels sprouts
   3. Via Getty Images
      Cauliflower
6. 
   

   

   Getty Images / Jasmin Nahar / BuzzFeed
   1. 
      Mince pies
   2. 
      Roasted chestnuts
   3. 
      Christmas cake
   1. 
      Clementines
   2. 
      Eggnog
   3. Via Getty Images
      Cranberry sauce

This Food Quiz Will Tell You Which Christmas Movie You Should Watch

You got: Miracle on 34th Street!

Get a little emotional watching this lovely and heartwarming 1994 remake of the ’30s film, even if at one point you find yourself shouting “WHY DOES NOBODY BELIEVE HE’S SANTA??!” at the TV.

20th Century Fox

Hope you like this post.

Please comment and follow.

Sarah X