Polka Dot Repeat

Sweater: LOFT Similar

Polka Dot Shirt: Forever 21 Similar

Jeans: LOFT Here

Bag: TJ Maxx Similar

Boots: Jessica Simpson older

Bracelet: Old from Charlotte Russe

Christmas is Over....Bring on the New Year!

Hi guys!  The Christmas season is crazy busy in our family, lasting for days.  We were blessed to be able to give gifts, and very blessed to receive gifts as well.  Our families try so hard to make everyone happy at Christmas with presents and I try so hard to humble myself...knowing that I am very fortunate to receive what I receive.  On Christmas day, my step-brother-in-law (got that?) told of a true story that broke my heart.  He saw a little boy at the store eye-balling ice cream at the same time as he was, and they broke into conversation over the ice cream.  This little boy wasn't the cleanest, nor did he have the nicest of clothes.  He went on to tell my step-brother-in-law of how he was so excited this Christmas because he had two presents under the tree.  2, two, TWO presents under the tree...and he was so excited about it!  There are so many that are less fortunate than us and I think we take for granted what we do have.....always wanting more..or better.  I have thought about that story every day since it was told to me on Christmas day (yes I know that was just a few days ago), and I am reminded of how God has blessed my family and me.  I am so thankful of the material things we receive.  I am even more thankful for my amazing family and wonderful friends...those that I get to spend special moments with...like Christmas!  How did you spend your Christmas?

Romper: LuLu's Here

Jacket: Express Here

Booties: Gianni Bini Here

Earrings: Old from Charlotte Russe Almost Exactly the Same

Bracelet: Apple of My Eye-Etsy Here

Bag: Kate Spade Similar Similar

Nails: Shellac-I'm this this color was created by the nail tech....red with glitter

Graduation

Good Morning!  Last Saturday, my husband graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology.  I am so proud of him and how hard he worked to get here!  The night before, we went to a casual celebration at the university and this is what I wore. 

On a side note...I can't believe our Christmas activities begin this weekend!  We have very large families and Christmas celebrations usually last 3 or 4 days.  I will finish up some stockings tomorrow and start shopping for food.  What are your Christmas plans?

Vest: Forever 21 Similar

Blouse: Forever 21 Similar Similar

Jeans: American Eagle Similar

Bracelets: Forever 21 and Target Here

Watch: Caravelle by Bulova Similar

Booties: Old Similar 

Earrings: Express Here

Black and White

Good Morning, Lovies!  Hope your day goes amazingly!  Who else can't wait for the weekend to get here?!?

Turtleneck: Forever 21 Similar

Skirt:  Similar Similar

Shoes: Similar

Tights: Wal Mart Here

Bracelet: Old from Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe

Necklace: Kate Spade Similar Similar

Christmas Party #4

Good Morning!  This is my final post for my Christmas Party Series.  I attended my husband's work Christmas party in this ensemble and got the most compliments!  I actually borrowed this dress from one of my best friends...thanks Rachael!  I hate that the days are so short now...making my picture-taking opportunities slim!  So yes, there are pictures of me in the car...I think they turned out better than the ones outside. 

Dress: Kate Spade Similar Similar

Earrings and Ring: Kate Spade Here Similar 

Tights: Wal Mart Here I'd like to make note here that I have had these tights for years now and wear them all of the time and they still haven't torn, ripped, etc.!

Shoes: Old Similar

Look how handsome my husband is!

Winterlicious TAG!

Hola! So i know I've been doing tags lately but there just so fuuun! but don't worry ill have my November favourites up at the end of the month & MAYBE a few Christmas tutorials & DIY's next month for Christmas. This Tag was made up by MacBarbie07 ,who is a YouTube beauty guru that you should check out if you haven't already. DISCLAIMER!:All these questions are hers and i credit her fully.
So here goes:

Winterlicious TAG!

1.Favourite Winter nail polish?

So im preety much into dark, warm colour for winter at the minute. Like deep reds, deep greens and midnight blues. So my favourite has to be this magnetic nail polish in midnight blue. (I actually did a tutorial video on this over the summer, so if you wanna see how it works ill link that post below!)

2.Favourite winter lip product?

I mentioned this in my mini haul on Sunday but its a favourite of mine already. It has such a deep, wintery colour that will be perfect for Christmas parties and stuff like that.

It is a lip stain by 17 and the colour is in "Berry Crush" so if you like the colour get over to your local Boots and pick one up.

3. Most worn winter clothing piece?

I got this cardigan in H&M last year. I didn't wear it much last year but this year i am TOTALLY in love with it ♥ . It's so warm and the chocolatey brown colour  goes great with a simple t-shirt, pair of jeans and combat boots or UGGs.

ALSO! i am in love with my dorky Christmas sweater from Penneys! Can't wait to wear it when I go Christmas shopping with the girlies :)

4. Most worn winter accessory?

GOTTA be this hat I got from Penneys last year. Its so warm and cute because of the little pom pom on top of it!

5. Favourite winter scent/candle?

Well, because we dont have Bath & Body Works over here, we don't really have a great choice of Christmas scented candles (sigh) we cant even order them off the B&BW website because they dont ship to ireland. also, they only have the Christmas hand sanitisers on Amazon (4 of which i ordered! Will do a post when they arrive) So I'll just say scent. My favourite scent would HAVE to be cinnamon or peppermint.

6. Favourite winter beverage?

Hot Chocolate. 

Nuff said.

7. All time favourite Christmas/Holiday movie?

The Santa Clause. Gotta be my favourite movie of all time! looooove that movay!

8. Favourite Christmas holiday songs? 

SOOOO many! I'll post na pic below and label them.

9. Favourite holiday food/treat?

Well, as i said, i love the smell of cinnamon. So naturally, I love the taste of CINNAMON BISCUITS! Well, they say "spiced" biscuits but they taste mostly like cinnamon to me. I also ♥ me some mince pies!

10. What is your favorite Christmas Decoration this year?

This mini Christmas tree that I have in my room! It's so dainty and i love it. I also had a pic of these little light up snowmen from Dealz but.... i deleted the pic off of my iPod...(woops)

11. Whats at the top of your Christmas list?

Not so sure this year to be honest! Maybe a Kindle or makeup but as i said, not so sure.

12. What are your plans for the holidays this year?

Nothing much! Just going to stay at home to celebrate Christmas like every year. I wouldn't have it any other way.

So that is the Winterlicious haul! Now i tag:

Dainty Sprinkles

Mainly Meghan

Maeves Fashion

Dont Need Makeup To Cover Up

Dorky, Fizzy and Quirky Stuff

and....

YOU!

Hope you liked tag and comment below with a link to the Winterlicious tag you have done so i can read them! 

Kate x

Hola! So just a mini beauty haul on this rainy, cold, windy, wintery evening! Just went to town yesterday to get a few things that i had in mind! Here they are:

So this is Rimmel's Concealer stick! I've really been wanting to try a concealer stick for a while and when i saw this in Boots i thought "i'll try that!" So i got it in ivory(01) Because they say to get it at least two skin tones lighter so this was the lightest! Can't wait to try it to school tomorow! 

I also got this in Boots. This is 17's lip stain in Berry Crush. It's a lovely deep colour - perfect for winter and Christmas! It's also got a lip balm at the other end to keep your lips refreshed and moisturised.

MWAH!

Above - The Concealer Stick at the top and the lip stain at the bottom.

Ok so the last thing in my mini haul is this POREfect Radiance set from Benefit (*not as big as you think from the pic - that is actually the size in the picture.)

So i had a 5euro voucher and I spent it on this! I really have been DYING to try the POREfessional primer for ages so when i saw this mini size one in the set with the "IT'S POTENT!" eye cream and the moisturiser i just had to have it! (And for a great price at 12.50 euros!) So I think it'll definately be in my November favourites at the end of the month! 

SO! That's it for this mini haul! Hope you guys liked it!

Kate x