Pulling the wool over your eyes

Jumper, Tights, Necklace - Primark | Skirt - Topshop | Socks - H&M | Boots - Zara

I hope everyone had a jolly, merry Christmas and they got to spend it with their loved ones.  I had a really fun day with some of our family over and singing karaoke until the early hours. 

I'm sorry for not posting sooner, I thought with my time off I'd be able to show a little love to my blog, but it turns out, I just got caught up in Christmas.  Before the big day, my lovely Hungarian friend decided to put on a little Hungarian Christmas Dinner and oh my gosh it was delicious!  Here's the menu:

Starter:
Hungarian meaty pancakes - Hortobagyi husos palacsinta :)

Main:
Slow cooked marinated pork belly served with apple sauce

Sides:
Pickled red cabbage with apple
Roasted Apache potatoes
Orange glazed carrots
Roasted parsnips
Warm garden pea and green bean salad with sesame seeds

Pudding:
Orange and walnut parfait served with orange and vodka jelly

Believe me, it tasted as good as it sounds!  What have you guys been up to during this Christmas period?

This is another item I haven't worn in years - this skirt I purchased from Topshop about 5 years ago and it keeps escaping the clear out as I love the colours and the the silky material, and as it turns out it goes pretty well with baggy jumpers.  I'm glad I didn't ship it off to the charity shop.

 What's everyone's plans for the NY?  I've got 2 house parties to attend, but I may just stick to one as getting from one place to another before midnight generally means I end up celebrating on the tube or a bus.

Speak Soon xxx

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❄ Festive Friday ❄

♡ Mince Pies - find the recipe here

♡ Sparkles - like this gorgeous Motel Rocks number

♡ Christmas Markets that are popping out around London

♡ Pubs with open fires - getting cosy with friends and family

Only 3 days til Christmas - I hope everyone has a wonderful day! 

Merry Christmas one and all, I leave you with one of my favourite Christmas movies of all time ...

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It's a Wrap

 Coat - River Island (old) | Scarf - Monki | Aran Cardigan - Vintage | Top - H&M | Jeans - Levis | Boots - Office

A slightly different outfit post today, more or an outerwear post.  I don't think I'll be doing too many of these, but I love coats and jackets and have quite a few in my collection and always find myself eying everyone's coats on my way to work in the morning.  Anyone else do that?

I loved last weeks weather here in London, it was soooo cold with thick frost on the cars in the morning but blistering sunshine throughout the day - perfect weather for warm mulled cider.  I can't believe it's less than a week until Christmas - I have sooooooooo much to do, it's quite scary!  What about you guys - have you got everything done?

Barry M - Mint Green & Jewel Britannia

As you can see, I've gone all Christmassy with my nails also with lots of sparkle.

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❄ Festive Friday ❄

♡ Pantomime - cheesy family filled evening with lots of laughs

♡ Hot mulled wine - delicious and easy to make at home

♡ Festive knits such as this awesome one from River Island

♡ Christmas Decorations - like this cute Robin from Liberty

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Sunshine on a Rainy Day

Aran Cardigan - Vintage | Dress & Socks - H&M | Tights - Primark | Necklace - Forever21 | Boots - Office

It's that time of year that the Aran Cardigans come out of the wardrobe, they're just so snug and warm and darned practical I can't help but team them up with everything.  For any long term followers of my blog, you'll know I couldn't get enough of these last year, what can I say? I love a chunky knit!

Yesterday my Ma and me decided to have a wander around the South Bank Christmas Market, it has got me even festive with the smell of mulled wine wafting through the air, and crowds singing along to the Christmas tunes playing through the loudspeakers, it was such a nice atmosphere and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  What's making you guys feel festive?

Rings Top to Bottom - Birthday gift | Portobello Market | Birthday gift | So Hi Soho, Accessorize | Birthday gift, So Hi Soho

Another hair tutorial I found on YouTube, once you get the hang of a basic french braid it's pretty easy to create various styles, I love this one in particular because it's so pretty and girly - and most importantly easy to create!  What do you think of this hairstyle?  Have you got any easy hairstyles you want to share?

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❄ Festive Friday ❄

♡ Bobble hats - just like this one from Topshop

♡ Hot Cider, perfect to warm your cockles - here's how to make your own at home

♡ Selfridges Christmas window display

♡ Outdoor ice skating around London - more suggestions from Time Out here.

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Jack Frost nipping at your nose

 Jumper & Vest Top - H&M | Jeans - Levis | Necklace - Primark | Boots - Office
Face - Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer, Clinique Blended in 0.2 | Cheeks - MAC Pinch O Peach | Eyes - inner half - MAC Blanc Type, outer corner Barry M 68 Turquoise | Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner Black

The beginning of December has finally arrived and the frost has hit the ground.  I really do hope that it snows this year, it makes me feel like a big kid.  How about you guys - do you like the snow?

The other thing I love is layers - lots and lots of layers, this is why this is my favourite time of year, getting wrapped up in vest tops, jumpers, knits and cosy coats - perfect for keeping snug.  This jumper really made the rounds last year on blogsphere, but I'm dusting it off again this year and still adoring the patches.

I haven't started Christmas shopping yet, but I've started making lists - has anyone else started shopping yet?

Speak Soon xxx

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