During the lead up to Christmas, each day I would recieve a new surprise from my No.7 beauty advent calendar. I had so much fun opening every day to another little treat, so today I decided I would show you my favourite items from the calendar.

First of all, the mascaras. No.7 mascaras retail at around £12 each, and the advent calendar included 2 of them. This is such great value, since the advent calendar itself cost £38 (the contents were actually worth over £100!) Although I seem to have accumulated quite a few mascaras recently, these ones look really good and I can't wait to try them out.
The lip crayon was another proudct I am very excited to use. I love lip crayons, so I was very pleased when I opened one of the doors to find one. I think I will get lots of use out of it!

 The eyeshadows in the advent calendars are gorgeous, wearable shades. I can't wait to use them also.
The advent calendar also included 3 eye pencils - 2 smaller ones in brown and black and a longer one, in the shade bronze. I have used the bronze one so much already since I got it and I am so impressed by it. I look forward to using the other two as well.
I'm also looking forward to using some of the skincare products included in the calendar, such as the eye makeup remover and the exfoliator. Both of which look very good and especially because I have never tried an exfoliator before I am hoping it helps my skin.

Have you ever tried a beauty advent calendar? Let me know in the comments!

How is it only 2 days until Christmas already? This year has gone so quick! So today I decided to share with you my winter playlist. I have included my Christmas favourites and also some non-Christmas related songs that I have been loving recently.

Recently I was tagged by the lovely Meet Me In Melford to do The Christmas Tag so I decided to give it a go for you all!  Thank you so much for tagging me!


1. Ever had a White Christmas?
Only once, when I went up to my grandparents house in Scotland for Christmas, but that was quite a few years ago.

2. Christmas song you could listen to on repeat?
The Vamps Christmas album! Their version of Jingle Bells is my favourite.

3. What's your outfit for Christmas this year?
I'm planning on wearing this blouse from New Look and this skirt from Miss Selfridge. I enjoy wearing something nice for the occasion!

4. Does your Christmas tree have a theme?
Our Christmas tree decorations are blue and silver themed because that matches with our living room. This year we've also added touches of rose gold because I think it is so pretty.

5. Christmas Film of Choice?
I would have to go for A Muppets Christmas Carol because I love the songs in it. I also watched Miracle On 34th Street yesterday for the first time and really enjoyed it.

6. What Advent Calendar do you have?
This year I have a No.7 beauty advent calendar and it has so far revealed so many good things such as lip crayons and eyeshadows.

7. Have you bought all your Christmas presents yet?
Yes! I hate being last minute!

8. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
Me and my younger brother usually open each other's presents on Christmas Eve.

9. How much effort do you put into wrapping?
I was really proud of my wrapping this year! I love adding ribbons and bows.

10. What are you looking forward to this Christmas?
Everything! I love the excitement and not only recieving presents but giving them too.

I would love to hear your answers to some of the questions in the comments!

Recently I have been loving The Vamps latest album, Wake Up, so I thought I would do a review for you all.

The title track and first single released from the album, Wake Up is one of my favourites. It is catchy, feel good and the perfect way to start the album. Wake Up is followed by Rest Your Love, their latest single.

Volcano, the third track features Silento (yes, that is the guy who sings 'Watch Me Whip, Watch Me Nae Nae). I wasn't sure I how I felt about this at all but I think it has grown on me and I find it quite hilarious to be honest.

Million Words is beautiful slow song featuring only a guitar and Brad's breathtaking vocals. He performed this at their Manchester fanfest I was lucky enough to attend and it was an amazing moment.

Other favourites on the album include Be With You - another song they performed at the fanfest which is amazing live, fan-favourite Cheater and Worry, a song I really hope they decide to do on their tour next year. I think Worry could be like Risk It All from their debut album - a song which is really powerful live.

Wake Up has to be one of my favourite albums to be released this year and I definitely recommend you take a listen. I can't wait to see the songs off the album I haven't seen live yet at their tour next year.

Gift guides are always my favourite type of post to read during the festive season, so today I decided to do one for those of you who are on a budget, or if you were after a smaller gift for someone like a friend. I have compiled a list of my favourite gifts under £10 that would be the perfect present for any female relative or friend.

Today's post is a collab with the lovely Emsi Rose, as part of her Collabmas. She is posting a collab every day of December! We decided to share a few reasons why we get excited for Christmas... here are mine!

How is there only one month of the year left already? Today I'm sharing with you all the things I have been loving this month.

First of all, Benetint from Benefit. I got this in a set for my birthday and I wasn't expecting much from it, however I really like. You apply it to lips with the brush and rub it in, it gives colour to your lips yet doesn't feel like you have anything on them. I have really enjoyed it this month.


I also recieved Benefit's Roller Lash in the set and I have really loved that too. It is my favourite mascara at the moment and makes lashes look amazing.

I bought a scarf from River Island this month. It is really warm and soft and I love the autumnal colours so I've been wearing it a lot - especially to school in the cold mornings! 

I also put some fairy lights up in my room recently and I think they look really pretty and festive so I thought I'd show you in my favourites post! I think they look really cute.


It is the time of year when all of my favourite bands release their new albums, so I have had a lot to listen to this month. 5 Seconds Of Summer's Sounds Good Feels Good has been played a lot this month, as has One Direction's Made In The AM.
Late this month The Vamps new album Wake Up has also been released and I am really enjoying it, so far my favourite songs are Rest My Love and Be With You.
 
What have been your favourite things this month?