What I Got For Christmas

So heyyyyy everybody! Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year (even though christmas was a month ago..). But as you know I am not the best at keeping these things regular! My internet is shocking and so many other reasons, but I am so done with explaining why cos it must seem like I am  making these all up but I swear I am not lying! I always have a valid reason as to why I haven't blogged.. Because trust me if I had the free time and the internet, I would be blogging 24/7!

So yes this is late, but somebody asked me to do a 'what I got for christmas' post so, better late than never! I just thought I would show you guys a few of the things family and friends got me for Christmas. I spent my christmas this year in Oman with my family, so it was really weird waking up to sunshine and heat instead of putting on dressing gowns and looking at the snow outside. I love the traditional christmas, so it was really strange not having that this year. But, it was a nice change because I got to see my family :3 Anyhoo, here's my lil Christmas post and I hope you guys enjoy it.
PS. Sorry if there are spelling mistakes, I am typing without my glasses so its a bit hard to see if everything is right lol. Enjoy!

Victoria's Secret

I got a couple of makeup bags from VS for Christmas, because you know, you can never have enough! One of them is like a little case, and the other 2 are more for putting in a handbag. I keep my makeup that I use everyday in the case, and I usually bring the larger handbag one when I am staying in my boyfriends or a friends house. And the little one is perfect for putting in your handbag, or keeping the essentials with you when you go to college or work. 

I also got the 'mango temptation' fragrance mist, which is to die for. It keeps you smelling fresh all day and the mixtures of the scents in it are just beautiful. 

                     

MAC makeup 

Before this makeup, I was a MAC virgin. Yes I am aware how terrible that is. For Christmas, I got this gorgeous smokey eye palette, and the design on the front is just beautifffuuulllll. So vintage and so me. The name on it just says 'keepsakes'. The colours in the palette go really well with my dark brown eyes, but I am sure they would look good on any eye colour!

I also got a retro matte lipstick in shade 'ruby woo' and a lip pencil in shade 'cherry'. These two go really well together, but I have used the lip liner with other lipsticks that I have!! 

Bits & Bobs

One of the nice things about christmas are the stocking fillers. Santa knows me too well by putting in chocolate and books! All of these presents are amazing! Who doesn't love a good gluten free cook book and Frozen? ;) 

Clothes etc. 

Most of the clothes below are from Forever 21, Garage and Zara. Feel free to ask where each item is from!

Crosley Record Player

And I saved the best 'til last! My boyfriend got me a Crosley Record Player! I love it so much! The colour is like a 60s blue and the record player itself is like a vintage travel case. It is so beautiful and the sound from it is amazing! He also got me my favourite album on vinyl, Taylor Swift 1989. It was such a good idea for a christmas present. I totally recommend this to everyone, guys and dolls!

So thats all from me. Hope you enjoyed this late christmas post! Hope you all had a good christmas and are enjoying the new year.  Thanks you guys. 

Love, 

Lucy xo

Closet Confidential!

So this is a little post that I found on someones blog ages ago (sorry I forget who's blog it was!). But anyhow! Say hello to the worlds crappiest photos, but you can't say I didn't try!! :D This was actually quite fun to do because I got to look through my wardrobe and SEE what clothes I have, because sometimes you just get so used to wearing the same pair of jeans and your favourite knitted jumper that you just forget what else is in there! 

What is the oldest item you have in your wardrobe/ closet? 

The oldest thing I own is a top that my mum kept from when she was younger. It has a halter neck and really long ties at the back, with tassels on the ends. Very 80s, can't you tell! I haven't actually worn it out yet cos I am not sure what to pair it with!! And also because this is a vintage top and very different in style, I would need a bit of confidence to show this vintage item off!! 

What is the newest? 

I literally just bought this top for about €17 in New Look and I wore it out last Thursday. I love it so so so much! The shape is really flattering for most figures and the colour is one of my favourites at the minute and matches perfectly with my Kate Moss lipstick!! I wore this out with a pair of black jeans and black lace up heeled ankle boots on Thursday and it looked amazing. Pffft I looked amazing! Just kidding. But I really do love this top and I cannot wait to wear it out again!!

What is the most expensive? 

I am not one for buying expensive clothes, but this was one of those things I had to have. Its my cropped leather jacket from Topshop which I actually got for my 16th birthday. It was just under €100 and I saw it in the store, bragged to my mum about how much I loved it and she got it for me for my birthday! I wear this with everything. It always manages to make my outfit look edgy and cool, expensive too! Its so nice to wear even with something girly to make it seem a bit edgier! So yeah I love my expensive, topshop leather jacket. Thanks mum!

Whats the cheapest/ most affordable item? (that you wear/ use a lot!) 

I love love love this jacket! I bought it on sale in Forever 21 for €10. TEN EURO ERMAGERDDDDD. But yeah. Its cool. The colour is gorgeous and this also is another jacket that spices up any outfit. Its also really warm and cosy so perfect for the winter season! 

What was the biggest bargain? 

My disco ball dress, as I call it.  I bought this in a vintage flea market somewhere in Temple Bar for €15. The girl didn't want it anymore, I was looking for a sparkly dress and I was having trouble finding one for cheap anywhere else. So this definitely was the biggest bargain. The girl who sold it to me was telling me that she got it off of someone who dresses people for The Voice, and she told me the name of the girl who wore it in the promo photos but I forget.. Basically a singer from The Voice wore this exact dress previously. I love it!!! 

Show us three favourite items right now! 

I do not own the first one but I saw it in River Island and I love it but cannot afford it!! But I absolutely love this jacket.  I also love my red tartan skirt, €4 from Penneys and it looks really cute on! And finally my mint peplum top which I also bought on sale in Penneys for €5! I really like this, even though pastels dont suit me. The colour is cute and can be made look really nice with a chunky necklace and some nice jeans. 

Show something you love but others hate! 

I got these trousers in the middle east in H&M and I love them! But at first people are like meh they're not that nice, and then I put them on with some heels and a classy black top and they're like wow! They make an outfit look fun and can be dressed up to look smart or can be matched with a pop of colour. They also make your figure look great and I just really like these!

So overall, these are some of my fav things in my wardrobe at the minute and I thought it would be nice to share them with you. I am busy with exams next week, then its christmas week and I am going back to Oman in the Middle East to see my family, back for New Years.. So yes once again I am super busy but I will try my best to do a post. What would you like to see? A makeup look? Something Christmassy?? Let me know on blogger, instagram or twitter and hopefully I can do something you pick!!

Thanks for reading my pathetic post!!

Love, 

Lucy xo