Christmas on Pinterest | Blogmas Day 7

I can't be the only one who turns to Pinterest and Tumblr for Christmas inspiration or when you really need a photo to fill out your Instagram theme because well.. your photography just isn't cutting it.

One of my favourite things to do during the festive period is wrap up with a hot chocolate in front of the tree and just scroll through Pinterest and Tumblr looking at all the festive photos and people getting excited. It really is the happiest time of the year.

The thing about the internet around this time of the year is everything is so aesthetically pleasing. Beautiful flat-lays, Christmas trees and knee high socks covered in fairy lights and candy canes its all there and it gets me all warm and fuzzy inside.

Today I want to share with you my favourite festive photos on the internet. All of these photos make me wish it was the festive period all year round. That song "I wish it could be Christmas everyday" yep that's me right now.

Storyofmylifetheblog.blogspot.ca

call-me-cupcake.blogspot.co.uk

Nestprettythings.tumblr.com

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I hope that put you in a festive mood, as always I don't own these photos. 

Housemas | Blogmas Day 6

Being the uni family we are we couldn't possibly go home without having a house christmas. We planned it weeks ahead and made the day as wonderful as we could.

We started off the day with Secret Santa, Maddy and mines favourite christmas activity. The presents were wonderful and it really showed how much we have got to know each other in the year and a half we've known each other exist.

Maddy you spoil me

After presents we realised we didn't have a pudding or a chicken for the Christmas lunch so Josh and I "popped out" to get them. This trip accidently took 2 hours meaning we couldn't go to the Christmas market, which was sad but it's fine.

After we came back and started making Christmas Dinner, I can't tell you how amazing it was. I am now so ready for actual Christmas day with real life food. Even thought we made everything ourselves, from cooking the chicken to roasting the vegetables.

Christmas dinner was so good, I can't explain it. Hands down the best meal i've had since I started uni and I have had a lot of Toby Carvery's.

I loved housemas so much, it was so nice to get a little festive and sack off stress and assignments for a day and just chill with 3 people I love so dearly.

Hope you enjoyed this post and are enjoying blogmas!
See you tomorrow x

Christmas Movies | Blogmas Day 5

I am a Christmas film fanatic, I will watch these films in July because why make a good thing wait? If I could only watch these films for 25 days of the year then whats the point? You might be screaming "but Jess they're Christmas films!" and to that I reply, "don't care."

Let's move on from that very passive aggressive rant and get into my favourite Christmas films, they are in no particular order because that is too much pressure and honestly, I am unwilling to do it.

Warning: this might be a long list I love so many. Don't say I didn't warn you.


Nativity -
The first one though, others are a train wreck - sorry Tennant you tried.

What an absolute belta film. Beth and I adore this film and when I tell you we watch it constantly, we are not lying. Martin Freeman in this film is my dream husband.

Nativity is a story about an underappreciated primary school and their production of The Nativity, but apparently Hollywood is coming to make a movie and a book out of their play... spoiler: they're not.

Very good, very funny 5 Elves.  Soundtrack is unreal.

Arthur Christmas -

This is a film that my mother and I always watch on Christmas Eve, it's so cute and funny. This is the film that really makes me feel christmassy.

It's a story of Arthur and his journey to deliver a forgotten present. He get's into trouble and causes mayhem.

Solid 4 elves.

The Polar Express -

Hot Chocolate anyone? Hey we got it hot hot hot.

This is the epitome of animated Christmas films if you ask me, this film is so sweet and entertaining. I love the songs in this film and there's a really good part where the 3 main kids go down the train tracks. Reminds me of the mine train.

The story follows a young boy who gets on the train heading towards the North Pole and he's relatively annoying but like I don't hate him. He makes friends and learns a few solid life lessons on his way to see Santa.

5 elves.

The Nightmare Before Christmas -

Even though no one can seem to decide whether this is a Christmas or Halloween film I take it upon myself to watch it for both holidays.

This film is so beyond good, I remember the first time I watched it. I was in Emma's old house and she was telling me how it was one of her favourite films ever so we decided to get under blankets and watch it. Ever since that day it's been one of my favourite films of all time.

The story follows Jack Skellington who is bored of his own holiday (Halloween) and goes on a search for a new one and discovers Christmas and tries to steal it. But like not like the Grinch.

5 elves - Tim Burton is a genius. Plus banging soundtrack.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas -

Speaking of the Grinch, I couldn't possibly make a Christmas film list without mentioning this little green guy.
The Grinch is such a classic, from the Dr Seuss books to the Universal film.

This story follows a little girl called Cindy Lou Who, she is intrigued by The Grinch and wants to make him love Christmas. It's so cute and fun and I really love it.

4 Elves.

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Island of Misfit Toys -

A lot of people have never heard of this and honestly that hurts my soul. It's hands down my favourite Christmas film. That's saying something.

It was released in 2001 and follows the story of Rudolph and an elf who wants to be a dentist. Bare with me... it's good.
It's full of really catchy songs and it's got that old animation feel that makes you remember being a kid and not having all these adult responsibilities. ah nostalgia my old friend.

All the elves.

Elf -

Need I say more?

5 Elves

The Santa Clause Franchise -

Last but not least the single greatest Christmas film franchise. Tim Allen stars in this series and honestly is nothing short of perfection. 

The story follows Tim Allen's character Scott Calvin when the previous Santa Clause falls off his roof. The franchise follows him and his extended family and their life with Scott being Santa. He gets married, fights Jack Frost oh and the North Pole is ran by a plastic Santa clone for a while.. yeah that actually happens. 

Such a good 3 films to sit and binge next to the fire with a hot chocolate. 

Every elf.

I'm off to wrap up in blankets and watch all of these now, enjoy!

See you tomorrow x

Winter Make Up Essentials | Blogmas Day 4

During the winter months I have a few make up essentials that I just couldn't survive the cold months without. Whether I want to keep my skin hydrated or just create a winter look there are certain products I couldn't survive the winter without.

If you've been reading for a while you will have seen this product a thousand times. I have tried a number of primers both high-end and drug store and hands down, 100%, without an inch of a doubt the L'Oreal Infallible Primer is my favourite. It's one of those primers that feel jelly - if that makes sense. It works wonders with making sure my foundation and other face products stays on all day. I love it.

I have a slight highlighter obsession, and by slight I mean incredibly excessive and I need to calm down. This Two Faced Candle Light highlighter is one of my all time favourites, it's subtle for everyday but build-able for that night time intense glow. I love it for winter as the pink creates a natural "I've been out in the cold" rosy cheek look that I love in the winter, but since i'm not a blush fan this is perfect for me.

Will I ever stop using this palette? Spoiler - no.
The Smashbox Full Exposure palette is just wonderful within every inch of the meaning, I use the matte brown shade for my eyebrows every single day and I will cry when it runs out so lets pray that isn't soon. I also love the other shades when it comes to creating a very subtle eye look as the shades are so beautiful, the sparkly gold just screams Christmas party to me.

Speaking of beautiful eye shadow palettes I couldn't possibly do this post without mentioning my favourite palette of all time - Tartlette. It's so perfect for every aspect of my life. This natural looks you can create with this often take my breathe away. Plus it smells like Easter eggs which I understand is more Easter than Christmas but until someone brings me a palette that smells of gingerbread I will stick to this one. Even though I wear this all year round I am so excited to create some everyday winter looks with this palette.

You can't forget to moisturise your face especially during the colder months and although this has a primer built in I feel like it really moisturises my face. I love this Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro (primer) as although I have my everyday moisturiser this is perfect to carry in your make up bag to ensure your skin is hydrated and healthy in the cold. Plus it's a primer too so that's a bonus.

Being the avid Hoola Bronzer fan I am during the winter I like to dust off my mac bronzer to contour my face, I love the shade of this compared to other bronzers as I feel like against my winter foundation it really sits well and compliments my skin. I enjoy.

Last but not least- lips. You probably expected a dark shade maybe even a red but I personally don't feel like I suit those colours so I like to stick with my nude shades. I love Two Faced so much - hence why there's two products in this post. The Melted Chocolate liquid lip in the colour Nude is beyond perfect for me in the winter months. I feel like it isn't a drying liquid lip so it's comfortable to wear during the cold season. I love it so much thanks Amy xox


So that's it for today folks, I hope you're enjoying blogmas as much as I am :) See you tomorrow x