Chill, it's a snow day

Hey huns!
So last Tuesday, I woke up to be greeted by snowy capped hills and fields blanketed in white. That's right.

SNOW!

Although my geography teacher informed us on Tuesday we wouldn't get a day off the next day, low and behold school was cancelled Wednesday morning!

I rejoiced (literally) when I heard the news and decided to take advantage of the day to do absolutely nothing.

(candid shots of me failing to take cool snow photos)

Even though my day mostly consisted of sitting on the couch, with my duvet watching Sky Disney, I did decide to brace the cold and go out to take a few pictures, I hope you enjoy them!

Kate

New Years Resolutions

Hey huns! 
I am here today with my New Years Resolutions 2015! I know I am slightly late with this post *sigh* but let's not think about that too much! On with the post!

1) Be more positive
I'm not saying I'm a negative person, but I'm definitely in the middle of positive and negative. My goal for 2015 is to be more positive about myself and towards other people.

2) Be more confident and social
I would consider myself to be quiet and not the most outgoing person at all. Ever since going in to 5th year, I have definitely become more social, but I want to improve on that even further!

3) Excercise and keep fit
Yes, I know I know, everyone says this, but I am serious about this. I have already dropped a dress size last year, but I really want to keep up with keeping fit!

4) Perfect Winged Eyeliner
Silly? Yes.
Necessary? Absolutely.

5) Paint My Room
I probably said this last year, but I am serious about it this year. I really want to paint my room baby pink and grey, seeing as the last time I painted my room was over ten years ago. Yikes!

6) Contribute to my positive vibes jar
I made a video (now on private) about this last year. I get a jar, and anytime something positive happens, I write it on a note and put it in the jar. At the end of the year, I reflect on all that happened, which is usually nice as it brings back memories.

7) Blog weekly
Biweekly would definitely not work, seeing as even weekly at best is a push. From now on, I am hoping to post every Saturday (starting today!). I have already started planning posts. Now I just have to get writing...

So those are my 2015 resolutions and I hope you enjoyed this blog post!
Kate x

One of my new favourite songs.

Christmas Eve OOTD

Hey huns!
So today is a very special day.
It's CHRISTMAS EVE! 
Today is sure to be very busy, and you have no idea how bleeding excited I am for tomorrow! The food, gift exchanging, family!

But first we must get through today. And so far, today has been busy enough!

I am apart of a choir/opera group, and we performed on our local radio station at 10am! It was so fun, and even though it was only for a few songs, it definitely got me into the festive mood!

Then, I had to pick up the last part of my brothers present. I got him a mug that says 'Geology Rocks' (Geddit). :')

Now I am home, and here is my OOTD!

Jumper: Penneys
Skirt: H&M
Tights: Penneys
Cutout boots: New Look

Merry Christmas and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Kate 

The Christmas Tag

Hey huns!

So I was tagged by the lovely Jane to do the Christmas tag! I've been extremely busy lately with Christmas exams and just life in general, but I knew that as soon as I could that this would be the first post I would HAVE to do! On with the tag!

What is your favourite Christmas film?

The Santa Clause has been a favourite of mine for many, many years. It's so cheesy and cute! I also am a huge fan of The Polar Express and The Snowman.

Have you ever had a White Christmas?

We did actually, when I was younger! It was magical, and what made it even more magical was that our cat made footprints and we thought they were reindeer foot prints! I also remember having a snowball fight with my older brother and my uncle, which of course was great fun!

Where do you usually spend the holidays?

At home! We always have my granda and uncle around for dinner, which is nice. My aunts and cousins usually come over but last year, we all went to my grandas which was lovely! I hope we do that again this year also because I love having the family all together.

What is your favourite Christmas song?

I love Wizzards 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday'! Anything by Michael Buble is just lovely, his Christmas album is great. I also love 'O Holy Night'  and other pretty carols.

What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?

I'm looking forward to spending time with family! Also, on Christmas Eve it's a tradition that my brother and I get new pyjamas from our parents, and after that we always open one present each. I also love looking at the NORAD Santa Tracker, because even though I'm past that age, it still gets me in the mood and feeling Christmassy!

Is your Christmas tree real or fake?

We used to always have a real tree, but we changed the one in our sitting room to a fake one about seven or eight years ago. Although, this year, we put a real tree in the conservatory for the lovely smell! I named him Pepe!

What is your all-time favorite holiday food/sweet treat?

My mother, if I do say so myself, is an amazing cook. She always makes BEAUTIFUL spiced beef which is my favourite on Christmas Day, (I'm getting hungry thinking about it!) and she also makes an amazing tiramisu for dessert.

Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?

I love shopping and giving gifts. I always feel as if the effort and hard work you put into buying or making that gift for someone is all worth it when you give it to them. I especially love buying for my Mam (no harm to my brother or dad, but man are they difficult to buy for!), because I always try to surprise her with something totally different every year! And I always know that she is greatly appreciative of them, which gives me that lovely warm fuzzy feeling. I'm not gonna lie, I do love getting gifts, and to choose between them is definitely a tough question!

What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?

Hmmmm... this is a tough one! I love all the gifts I get every year, but last year, my parents replaced a charm bracelet which I had sadly lost. I wear that bracelet as much as I can because I just know that it will have great sentimental value in the future!

What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?

Call me cliché, but I have to say New York. I have never been to New York, but it's on my bucket list to go there at Christmas! The lights look fantastic, and Christmas seems to be so OTT, which is any Christmas lovers dream!

Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?

I'd like to think that I am not a pro, but more intermediate! I can be pretty decent at wrapping presents, but I always tend to miscalculate the amount of wrapping paper I'll need... oops!

Most memorable holiday moment?

I don't think I could honestly choose one! Although, when I was about seven years old I couldn't sleep because I was so excited, and this then kept all of my family up all night. I laugh at it now, but I'd say my parents weren't too impressed at the time!

What made you realise the truth about Santa?

 Santa was real though?? He was that dude who went around putting coins in peoples socks! And also, he is real in the hearts of millions of children around the world.

Do you make New Years resolutions? Do you stick to them?

I don't usually, but this year I have! 

What makes the holidays special for you?

The fact that my family are all at home, even if it is for a short period of time. Both of my parents work and my brother is at uni, so I spend a lot of time with the dogs! I can't wait to sit down and spend time with my family.

This was a fun post to do! I won't tag anyone, because I'd say everyone has probably done it at this stage :P 

I hope you enjoyed this post, and I'll *hopefully* be back with a Christmas Eve OOTD tomorrow!

Kate

New Hair, New Me

Hey Huns!

So back about a month ago I took the plunge and got my hair chopped. 

And honestly, it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Before

Originally, my hair was pretty long (as you can see in the picture). I walked into my regular hairdressers on Halloween, sat down in the chair and told my regular hairdresser what I wanted. Her reaction was hilarious.

"Are you SURE?"

Of course I answered with yes, even though at this point I don't think I actually was sure.

The hairdresser tied my hair in a pony tail and chopped off the awful-barely-ombre ends of my hair. It was weird seeing it all gone, yet refreshing. 

The next part of what happened was the usual: wash, blow dry and blunt trimming at the ends like I asked for. When it was all done, I felt like a brand new person.

My friends were absolutely shocked because I didn't tell them. And to be honest, I was sort of shocked every time I caught my reflection. 

After (my hair is a bit past the shoulder but my head is to the side so it looks longer in this photo. Also, this was my Halloween makeup, what do you think?)

So what's the point of this post?

Well, I just want to say that if you're thinking of getting your hair cut short, do it! My hair now feels healthier, is easier to handle and is quicker in the mornings and I feel more mature and confident with my hair like this.

I hope you enjoyed this post!

Kate 

London Beauty Haul

 

Hey huns!
So over the first weekend of the mid term, I went to London to visit family. While there, I did a HELL of a lot of shopping (how could I not?) and I thought I would just share the beauty bits and bobs that I picked up.

The first thing I picked up were these Tanya Burr eyelashes in 'Pretty Lady'. I didn't even intend on buying these, and when I bought them was actually the first day that they were releases! 

I didn't really know where I was going to wear them, but I might actually be going to my school debs after party, so I'll definitely wear them then!

I also went to Kiko, and I just had to buy this lipstick. 

In case you haven't realised, it's black.

I love Kiko lipsticks in general, and I've been wanting a black one for quite some time! The pigmentation is beautiful, it has great durability and it's easy to take off which is a plus as it doesn't stain! I wore this on Halloween and it worked out great!

I also picked up a Kiss Balm from Kiko. The packaging is uber cute and it has just the slightest hint of pink when I wear it. Perfect for school!

I also bought a new mascara as I was in dire need of getting one. This one is The Falsies Flared mascara by Maybelline and so far I'm loving it!

(Excuse the weird hand pose)

I also picked up a black Essie nail polish in 'Luxedo'. Essie nail polishes never fail to disappoint and I can't wait to wear this during winter!

I also took a trip to MAC, where I got my makeup done. The lady recommended this shade which is NW13. I love it! It stays on all day and is a perfect match for my skin tone.

I also picked up a MAC lipstick in 'Impassioned'. I love this colour and have worn it almost every single day since I bought it!

I also got a mineralize powder to go with the foundation. I love this one because the packaging (as usual) is so sleek and there's a mirror on the inside which is perfect for taking on the go!

I hope you enjoyed this little beauty haul and I shall speak to you in my next blogpost!

Kate

An Autumn OOTD

Hey huns! 

So I know I haven't blogged in a long time, but today I'm back with an OOTD!

The photos were taken a day before I had my hair cut, so that is why my hair is still long!

Mom Jeans: River Island

Turtleneck: Stolen from my mothers closet

(sorry mom)

For this day, I was just going to my friends house to watch movies. I thought this outfit was appropriate because it was cosy, comfortable and felt at least a bit more dressed up than normal!

I hope you enjoyed this post! I hope to make more outfit posts like this in the coming weeks.

Even though we're back to school again, it just means we are one  step closer to Christmas! I can't wait to start blogging for Christmas and already I've started planning what posts I am going to do!

Kate