The Winter TAG!

Hey all!

So since tomorrow is the first of December and winter is my favourite time of the year, I stumbled across this tag on another blog and thought it would only be very fitting to post it on mine too!

Lets get crackin'

Top 2 Winter Beauty Essentials

A good lip balm to keep those poor lips hydrated.

Charlotte Tibury's lip stick in Glastonberry - the most perfect winter shade.

Top 2 Winter Fashion Essentials

Typically my oversized tartan scarf and an oversized cable knit jumper.

 

What shoes do you tend to wear the most in winter?

My fur lined biker boots - never owned something on my feet so comfortable and warm in my entire life.

 

Favourite Winter Accessory?

Does a dressing gown count as an accessory?

Because it would definitely be my bear dressing gown from Topshop! 

Warmest thing EVER.

 

Favourite Winter Nail Polish

Essie's Wicked or Licorice.

However, I've been getting my nails done recently and I like them long, with a jet black gel overlay.

Keeping it in the Aadams family, obviously.

 

Hot Cocoa or Apple Cider

Easily hot cocoa! It's my all time fave drink, especially Whittards hot chocolate, mmm! 

 

Favourite Winter Candle

I haven't even bought a Christmas candle yet, however it is on my to do list!

The candle I burn the most is by Jo Malone and I think it's very musk and winter-esc. 

 

Have you ever gone ice skating? Are you any good or do you FAIL miserably?

I went very recently with one of my best friends Emma and we're serious Pro's!

 

Does it snow where you live?

Hmm, usually! Although two years ago it snowed on my birthday which is at the end of march - it's never usually on Christmas day :(

 Have you ever made a snowman?

I have indeed. 3-4 years back when it last snowed I lived with my best friend Vicki for 2 weeks and it was seriously one of the best and funniest times of my life.

Technically we made a 'snow minnie'.

 

What holiday do you celebrate?

Typically Christmas day, boxing day and New years are spent celebrating with family.

However I think the whole of December is a celebration, you meet up with friends you haven't seen for a while for Christmas drinks, there's your works Christmas do and you generally seem to spend the whole month surrounded by people you love and who make you happy. 

(And mostly very drunk)

 

Favourite Christmas Song?

'Step into Christmas' - Elton John.

 

Favourite Christmas Movie?

Terry Pratchett  - Hog Father 

 

What is your favourite Christmas treat?

Definitely Christmas pudding or the Elves Cadburies brought out with the popping candy inside!

 If you were to ask Santa for one thing and you were guaranteed to get it, what would it be? (even if you don’t celebrate Christmas)

Something for me to use, would be a desk top MAC however if I could have anything, it would be a return plane ticket to travel the world for a year!

 

Do you have anything fun planned for this winter?

Working my butt off, going the Trafford centre Christmas shopping, Emma's Christmas party, Christmas celebrations with the girls, spending Christmas day with Vicki and hopefully booking a holiday for early next year.

Thank you for reading!

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A guide to an awesome Autumn!

I'd just like to paint you a picture right now - it's a really miserable typical British day and I'm sat in my boyfriends bedroom whilst he's in work and I am singing 'Elton Johns - Step into Christmas' carol at the top of my voice, because it's my all time favourite Christmas song, and Christmas songs are now acceptable to sing I feel.

For the longest time I can remember my favourite seasons are Autumn and Winter, I absolute hate Spring and Summer. I don't know if it's because at one point I was convinced I was Wednesday Addams (anybody who went to school with me, will confirm that). 

And so typically I wasn't into colour, or sun for that matter. So the colder more dark times are definitely my favourite. (I'm well aware I'm Kirstie now though, don't worry).

I feel like you should put Step in to Christmas on too really loud and sing a long whilst you read this blog post so we can all be as happy as I am right now. 

So a guide to Autumn? 

It's not a hard one but something I definitely getting enjoyment writing about, first off the fashion - I might be being bias as I'm not one for bright colours but I'm sure some of you will agree the fashion (clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, etc) are a million times better and more exciting in the autumn, winter seasons. Plus I love layers - a good hat, scarf and gloves never fail.

The darker nights

Now when you were little I'm sure just like me it scared you when the days got darker sooner, also it was an absolute nightmare trying to get out your bed for school in the morning when it's still dark and cosy. But now I'm older I really appreciate the darker days - just cuddle up with a good film or a good book and a hot brew.

Another good reason to enjoy them; pamper nights! Now the day is getting darker sooner you tend not to go out as much especially because it's getting colder too. What a perfect reason to take a gorgeous Lush bath and just relax with some candles and bubbles. 

(The perfect pamper night - here)

Dark nails and dark lipstick

This is possibly the Wednesday coming out in me, but I enjoy darker nail varnishes over neons or pastels. As pretty as they are, I feel a lot cleaner/elegant with darker nail varnish. 

(Or maybe I'm just a closet goth)

MUST HAVE COLOURS:

Essie - Wicked 

O.P.I - Lincoln Park after dark 

Also a strong lip never goes a miss either - pale skin, winged eye liner, rosy cheeks and dark lipstick -perfecto! 

HALLOWEEN!

I've noticed girls go more ape shit over Halloween than boys, but who doesn't love a reason to dress up with their friends, get very drunk and if you can still get away with it - go Trick or Treating! 

Or even having a house party with your friends and playing all the games you used to play with your parents when you were little - they never get old. 

Also who doesn't love chopping up a pumpkin and getting frustrated when it's face looks stupid, just stupid. 

Have you got your costume sorted? Times ticking dear!

Hot Chocolate!

My all time fave drink (obviously it just had to be). Not long now before it's red cup season and Starbucks bring out their cups - however does anyone else feel they should up their game after Costa's last year? 

Still stupidly excited for it though! - I know you are too!

Bonfire night

Unfortunately this will only really apply to my Liverpool/Aigburth readers but who's excited to go to Sefton park this year and then get a bag of chips on the way home? I am!

I'm sure where ever you're watching them this year it will be magical. You can never get bored of fireworks and it's such a great excuse to wrap up cute and go out with all your friends and watch something that only usually happens once a year. Also trying to write your name with a sparkler! - Eeeeek!

The crisp leaves

Now I know this is the old woman coming out in me, however I adore a walk in the autumn when your toasty but your nose is freezing and bright red, and you just appreciate all the tree's looking bare but beautiful with your feet shuffling through the piles of leaves on the floor. 

I live very close to a massive park so I enjoy taking my camera out and taking some very beautiful photos and I'm sure most of my fellow photography students also enjoy this!

Winter films

Who doesn't love cuddling up in their fave onesie or over sized jumper, with some slipper boots on - a hot chocolate to hand with the fire roaring, candles lit, curtains closed and snuggling down to your favourite autumn/winter/christmas film?

My faves: The holiday (JUDE LAW PLEASE), Love actually, ELF, The Hogfather, Home Alone 1,2 & 3, The Grinch, Hocus Pocus, Polar express, the Harry Potter collection, Frozen, About a boy and many more!

What's your favourite? Please give me some to watch this year. 

"Buddy the Elf, what's your favourite colour"?

My instagram bio reads:

'Writing, blogging, hot chocolate, porridge, open fires, cups of tea and coffee, cottages, arm chairs & the country side - 20 going on 60' 

So that probably tells you a lot about myself. I've always been winter girl at heart, I don't like being hot or the sun. I prefer layers, boots, cute scarf and hat sets plus SNOW! Yes, give me some snow!

What's your favourite time of the year? Are you looking forwards to everything I've mentioned?

Keep your eyes open because I have a lot of winter/festive posts planned including winter wonderland, recipes, cute decorations and present guides. 

Hope you're well my loves - you now have permission to turn Elton off!

Until next time

TTFN

xxx

Email: kirstiesarah@hotmail.com

Twitter: @_kirstiehowarth

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