I should be so lucky

Lady luck has been on my side these last few weeks. Although if things really do come in threes, it has come and gone. Still it was pretty amazing while it lasted! My three giveaway prizes were pretty snazzy!

1. A Christmas hamper from AThriftyMrs
Look at all these goodies! I was over the moon to win a hamper filled with lots of yummy food to be eaten. My dad has already nabbed the peanuts! It will be perfect to take round my Aunts on Christmas day for all the family to munch. I had a stand-off with the mother about who would actually keep the hamper. Safe to say I won of course. Thanks so much once again :)

2. A Frankie dairy from Catherine
How beautiful is this diary? It is almost too pretty to write in. I have been lusting over Frankie diarys on blogs so was ever so please to get my hands on one! It is just a gorgeous in real life, really is the Queen of diarys. Thanks Catherine :)

3. A charm braclet from Vikki
Vikki was very kind and sneaked a candy cane into the package too! This wonderful charm bracelet, that comes with a cute working clock, is made by Define Elephants Jewellery who make such lovely jewellery. I am sure I am going to be the envy of all my friends :) Thanks lovely!

I just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and say how grateful I am to have passed the 250 readers mark. It means so much to me! I am off to my Aunts house for Christmas Day, with 16 of us for dinner and 18 for tea it will be organised chaos. I can't wait!

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Bloggers Christmas Cocktail Party

Have you got your champange ready? None of that bucks fizz nonsense, we like to be able to taste the alcohol ;) Don't forget to put a few mince pies in your handbag for those munches that always seem to appear on the way home! Welcome to the Bloggers Christmas Cocktail Party! With Becky, Tass ,Michelle, Sarah, Hannah, Lucy, Hannah, Lucy, Sarah, Jo and Amy on board it is sure to be one heck of a party! Of course with such stylish bloggers in attendence, the perfect outfit is needed. Gotta impress right? I think I may have found the perfect attire...

Designer

Dress - Temperley London £1,950, Shoes - Gucci £540, bag - Alexander McQueen £995, Earrings - Monica Vinader £330

Not exactly the most fashion forward of outfit but you can never go wrong with a LBD right? Especially one that is as stunning as this. This is my favourite outfit and I can imagine myself swishing down stairs covered in holly with the smell of Christmas pud in the air. Oh my how much do I need this bag in my life. Leopard print will forever hold my heart, isn't it gorgeous? As the dress is such a statement, blingy jewellery will spoil it. Hence why these understated earrings will look gorgeous.

High Street

Dress - Topshop £165, Shoes - Dune £63.50, Bag - Monsoon £32, Bracelet - House of Harlow £39, Earrings - Oasis £8

Who doesn't like a bit of sparkle at Christmas? The magpie in me gasped in delight when I spotted these shoes and handbag. If you can't sparkle like a disco ball at Christmas then when can you?! Topshop comes to the rescue yet again with this gorgeous lemon shift dress. Admittedly it is a touch on the expensive side but I can afford to splash out for the festive season.Such a delicate beautiful dress calls for some beautiful delicate arm candy. This House of Harlow bracelet fits the bill perfectly.

Which one is your favourite outfit?

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A Snapshot #6

001: One of my favourite charity buys. A 1958 copy of Treasure Island for only 50p. I have a thing for books, I buy them by the bucket load. When I move out i'd like a shelf in my living room of old books on display. I have so many Enid Blyton orginals from the 1960s that I used to collect at bootsales when I was a kid so this is one for my expanding collection.

002: As I mentioned before I went to see Kasabain on Thusday. They were absolute quality, so worth the money. Miles Kane supported and now would like to get my hands on some tickets just to see him. I wish I was as cool as Sergio Pizzarno.

003: It was Glossybox time again this week. What a bumper Christmas special, the best one yet! I adore the mascara, already tempted to order a replacement on payday. It does tend to go a little clumpy but just need to be careful. It gives my eyelashes so much volumne! Also very pleased with the nail varnish, can't wait to try it out this week.

004: The boys Christmas work shindig was on Friday in the heart of TOWIE. We stayed overnight in this posh 4* hotel, I don't think we have ever been anywhere this posh before. Our room was massive and had a real oldy-woldy feel. I felt extremely delicate on Saturday after little sleep and too many archers and lemonades. I ended up having to have two naps throughout the day, can't party like I used too!

005: Presents galore! My Christmas swap from Helen, blogger secret santa and a lovely surprise present of Sophie all came this week. I was very spoilt! Thank you all so much, cannot wait to see what awaits me on Christmas day! The friendships I have made through blogging have been one of my favourite things about the community. If anyone would like to become penpals (I will become better at writing letters in the new year I promise) just give me a tweet :)

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