Cinderela B Jewellery Competition Styling

Hello lovelies!

So today's post is an entry for the Cinderela B Jewellery competition - which is styling my ultimate Christmas party outfit!

Earrings - Cinderela B
Faux-Fur Jacket - BIBA

Dress - ASOS

Shoes - ASOS

Bag - New Look

Nail Polish - Chanel (Matte)

Hair - Lauren Conrad!!

I decided to style the outfit around Cinderela B's gorgeous gold star charm earrings, because in at my ultimate christmas party, my ears would be pierced, and I think these are SO christmassy - gold, stars, what more could a girl ask for?

The rest of the outfit is fairly self-explanitory, but I wanted to keep a black and gold theme throughout. Sorry about the use of Lauren Conrad's hair in this - but I do love this curly high ponytail and think it would suit the outfit well. 

Also, can you tell I just learnt how to use Ribbet? Queue many posts containing christmassy images - especially as it's nearly December 1st and as I type someone outside my window is singing Rockin' around the Christmas tree.

Are you going to a Christmas Party this year? What will you be wearing? Discuss outfits below in the comments, I'll read and reply to all of them :)

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My favourite cleanser & moisturiser

Amie Morning Clear Purifying Facial Wash* - £4.95

Amie Morning Dew Matte Finish Moisturiser* - £4.95

Hello All!

Today I thought I'd share with you all my favourite Cleanser and Moisturiser at the moment. I know I've mentioned them fleetingly in previous posts, but I've really got back into using them together recently and I thought I'd write a little post about it.

I first started using the amie range when I was 13, and have recently got back into using their products again. To start with, they smell amazing, but not in an artificial way, which I love. The texture of the products is really lovely, and the cleanser feels luxurious, yet not heavy (particularly as I have oily skin). This always makes my skin feel really refreshed and properly cleaned - I just massage it in, then splash it off with water - simples *meerkat noise*! I think it's very telling that I rank this above the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, and my Mum also loves this (and she's tried almost every cleanser there is I swear!)

Secondly, the moisturiser. This is brilliant value for money as it's lasted me ages. It's not the thickest texture - but I like that - and it quickly absorbs into the skin, making it feel nourished, hydrated and smooth.

Both of the products not only contain lots of great things for skin and smell amazing, and help clear my skin HOORAY! They are also brilliant value for money. The only hard thing can be tracking them down, so I was thrilled when my local Waitrose started re-stocking them. Otherwise, John Lewis is your key, or online (just google 'amie skincare')

Unfortunately I've run out of the exfoliator recently, but I'd love to do a post on that in the future - as well as try out other products from their range!

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Perfect Gifts For Your Secret Santa (Under £10)

1) Natural Beauty Book from e.l.f. cosmetics - £6.00

2) Dog iPhone 4/4S Shell from Topshop - £8.00

3) Reindeer Slipper Socks from Topshop - £5.00

4) Sparkling Cinnamon Small Jar Candle from Yankee Candle - £9.95

5) Secret Santa Gift Set from LUSH - £6.50

6) Deer and squirrel in a forest necklace from Ever Ours - £4.00

7) Oversized Bobble Hat from ASOS - £9.00

8) Ornate Oval Photo Frame from Dolly Bow Bow - £5.95

9) Lazy Oaf Burger Passcase from The Pretty Junk - £9.00

10) Nail Wraps from CheapSmells.com - £5.99

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TAG: This or That

MAKEUP

Blush or Bronzer- Definitely blush! Probably my Shu Uemura blush from my Bow Wow Magic Queen Palette

Lipgloss or Lipstick- Definitely Lipstick!

Eyeliner or Mascara- Most definitely mascara - I hardly ever wear eyeliner! Preferably 'Shocking' from YSL

Foundation or Concealer- Concealer every time!

Neutral or Coloured Eyeshadow- Neutral! 

Pressed or loose eyeshadows- Pressed fo sho!

Brushes or Sponges- Always brushes...ALWAYS.

NAILS

OPI or China Glaze- OPI as I've never tried China Glaze

Long or Short- Short - I always break long nails.

Acrylic or Natural- Natural - I've never tried Acrylic.

Brights or Darks- Definitely depends on the season - brights in summer, darks in winter.

BODY

Perfume or body spray- Perfume - I'm a hoarder of it!

Lotion or Body Butter- Definitely depends on the product - I'm loving my Crabtree & Evelyn Body Souffle !

Body Wash or Soap- Body Wash (especially French DOP) but soap on hands!

FASHION

Jeans or Sweat Pants- Jeans for when I have to go out, trackies for when I'm at home all day!

Long or Short Sleeves- As I own lots of itchy jumpers, long sleeves, especially in winter!

Dresses or Skirts- Ooooh - I'd have to say skirts though!

Stripes or Plain- I do actually love stripes - but it depends on the outfit!

Flip flops or Sandals- Sandals

Scarves or Hats- Hats EVERY SINGLE TIME. I find most scarfs too itchy!

Studs or Dangly Earrings- Neither for me! I don't have my ears pierced, but love dangly ones on others!

Necklaces or Bracelets- Bracelets!

Heels or Flats- I do love love heels, but on an every day basis, flats

Cowboy Boots or Riding Boots- Riding boots - I spend the majority of my childhood in them!

Jacket or Jumper- Jumpers!

Abercombie or Hollister- Hollister, not that I go in much anymore!

HAIR

Curly or Straight- Straight as I don't suit curly hair!

Bun or Ponytail- A high ponytail.

Hair Spray or Gel- Hairspray every.single.time

Long or Short- Medium?! I suit short hair more than long hair, but love it to be medium length aha!

Light or Dark- I actually like the colour of my hair how it is - which is a mixture (blondey/browny/auburny)

Side Fringe or Full Fringe- No fringe at all on me! My face is too chubby for one!

Up or Down- Up! I love wearing my hair down but up is 100% more practical.

I TAG ALL OF YOU!

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