#BigBlogmasProject Day 8: Bobble tights and fur

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Hi there. Tis' Strawberry! Felt like doing a little outfit and this is what I came up with! I love the yellow Doc Martins they are so BEAUTIFUL. Sadly they're £40 so I'm gonna wait a bit till the price lowers... The tights are totally cute with their little bobbles and of course I want the skirt. It WAS on my wishlist after all...

Talk soon guys
Strawberry xx

#Bigblogmasproject day 7: A big christmas tag (Little Miss C)

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Was rummaging through The lovely Little miss C and found her Big Christmas tag, on which she tagged me. And voila! Here it is.

 

 

What is your favourite thing about Christmas?

 

I just love the atmosphere. It's always very relaxed at my Mums house at Christmas but this year I'll be at my Dads and there's gonna be 14 people! It'll definitely be... different there!

 

Do you have an advent calendar? 

 

Well...yeah! Exept when we bought it, it kinda melted so the chocolate inside now resembles reindeer poos.

 

 

What time of the year do you start your Christmas shopping?

 

I say every year that I'm gonna do it early this year but I'll probably do it last minute as per usual. That doesn't mean I'll forget to get you one though!

 

 

When do you start decorating for Christmas?

 

Haha! Normally at mums its, like, on the 10th of December but I think it's gonna be whenever me an my stepsister are in Nottingham at the same time! This could be on the 4th or the 23rd so I don't know! Soz!

 

 

Real or fake tree?

 

Real. Always real. Its just the way it looks, y'know?  It looks so traditional and pretty and amazing and beaut. *le sigh* I want a tree now...

 

Handmade or bought Christmas cards?

 

It will always be handmade for me. I literally went on about making cards in my first #bigblogmasproject post. Anyways, it's always WAY more personal if you make it. It just radiates love! (This is getting cheesy... next question!)

Giving or receiving presents?

 

hmmm. I'd have to say both! I love seeing that happy face just 'vwumph' (nice word) onto the person's face but it's equally lovely getting that dress that may or may not be from asianicandy and maybe might have tiny blue flowers on it. *hint hint*

 

Do you open your presents in the morning or evening?

 

WHAT KIND OF DERANGED PERSON OPENS THEIR PREZZIES IN THE AFTERNOON? *cough* But why? Why go through the torture of having to stare at these lovingly wrapped presents just waiting to be ripped open? I will never understand...

 

What's your favourite Christmas song?

 

Oh dear. You should never ask me this question..

Shake up Christmas

Santa baby

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

I wish it could be Christmas every day

White Christmas

All I want for Christmas is youuuuuuu! (ohhh baby!)

Fairytale of New York

Last Christmas

 

(just realised it said 'song' oops...)

 

 

What is your favourite Christmas film?

 

Meh. Not a big fan of Christmas films. Not something I grew up with I guess... If I have to say one though it would probably be 'How the Grinch stole Christmas'

 

What is your favourite makeup look for the festive season?

 

Oooh! This month I'm going to embrace the berry lip shades! They're so totally Christmassy and make a big statement!

 

Christmas day fashion

 

Apperantly this year my stepmother has decided to buy me a Christmas jumper which I will try to style to the best of  my abilities...

I think I'll go with a  black dungaree dress and big chunky cable knit tights and maybe some big boots or a little studded pair of flats. Then depending on the main colour of the jumper, add some colour matching accessories. Tell me your thoughts!

 

What is your favourite Christmas food?

 

Right. Ok my stepmum/dad makes this amzing dish called 'creamies' (crispy potato's and creamy sauce) and there is never enough! Like seriously! You could make 3 dishes and there wouldn't be leftovers.

 

What's your favourite Christmas memory?

 

I like the waking up bit and then you realise it's Christmas and practically leap out of bed. I like that.

 

You're in a coffee shop, it's December, what do you pick?

 

A big hot chocolate with whipped cream an marshmallows. Can't  beat that.

 

What Are Your Favourite Christmas Colours? & What's your favourite colour scheme for decorating the tree?

 

Silver and white. Pretty, sparkly and simple.

 

To mince pie or not to?

 

 Ick. No. Nevahh!. They're just soooo.... bleh. Defo not to mince pie!

 

 

What's your traditional Sunday lunch?

 

It's only occasionally we have a sunday lunch but when we do, its amazing.

Pork in coke

Lamb

Mash potatoes

Roasties

Creamies

 Every veggie

 

And mountains of bread

 

 

What is your favourite Christmas drink?

 

Hot chocolate. Just the smell!

 

 

What is your favourite Christmas smell?

 

Cinnamon. Doesn't matter what time of the year it is, you waft a cinnamon stick under my nose and suddenly it's Christmas!

Have you ever built a gingerbread house?

 

Never ever! I'd love to try to but it probably wouldn't be so much a house that a lump of delicious rubble!

 

 

Do you have any festive recipes for food or drink you limit solely to the Christmas season to share?

 

I don't actually. I think I might have to look a few up.

 

Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?

 

I've wondered what egg nog is for years. Is it sutiable? If so, I want to try it. Until then, hot chocolate all the way.

 

 

Are you on the Naughty list or the Nice list?

 

ummmm....Nice?

 

 

What's the one thing you really want to get from Santa this Christmas?

 

*hint hint* Asianicandy dress *hint hint*

 

 

Who is your favourite person to buy presents for?

 

My mum. She's always very specific in what she wants which makes shopping easy!

 

 

What is the weirdest gift you have ever received?

 

Hippy socks. Thanks mum.

 

If You Could Only Buy One Person a Present This Year Who Would It Be?

My mum. She's been lovely all year.

 

Have you ever had a White Christmas?

Yes! Here's a photo:

 Left is Pluto, Right is Kiya.

From my dad's page : http://www.flickr.com/photos/alex_clark

 

 

Do you hang mistletoe?

 

Haha no! No one to kiss!

 

Where do you usually spend Christmas eve and day?

 

Eve: With my family at home, me typically drooling on the presents, my mum watching TV.

Christmas day: Very peaceful, happy and calm. Usually messing around with the presents, lots of cuddling between parentals partners.

 

I Tag you Reader! Go do this! Now. Go forth and blog!

 

Strawberry xx

 

#BigBlogmasProject Day 6 : Christmas wishlist

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My Christmas wish list:

Blue 60s Dress: This is from Tara Jarmon but its out of stock sooo... poop. I love it so much! I love the front detail and the light blue colour.

Asos leather skirt: I think I showed it to my mum in... October. yeah. Anyway, I don't own a leather skirt and this is such a staple item in your wardrobe. So much love!

Beyond Retro black skirt: I've wanted this skirt for a while but it's kinda one of those things that stay in your wishlist until it goes out of stock... I love the little gold buttons on the front and the school-girl style skirt.

Asianicandy flower dress: *le sigh* Isn't it so pretty? And the colour! Its so perfect for Winter or Spring. Sadly, even if I ordered it now it wouldn't arrive for Christmas ( When I bought my cat tights it took a month for them to be delivered... )

Topshop black jumper: I've seen something really similar to this on tollydollyposh's page and I just think it's perfect for winter. It looks really woolly and comfortable!

Etsy flower head band: This is so pretty. I mean, it's got flowers on it! So adorbs. Does this really need explaining further?

Beyond retro purse: You guys all know I love beyond retro and this is so pretty. Its so very dainty with its thin strap and actual holding stuff bit. Its something you can wear with everything and I love it.

Accessorize scarves: Yes I know I want 2 colours but they're so pretty ok? I want a proper woolly scarf so much! *le sigh*

Hair chalk: I've wanted to dye my hair for a while now but my Mum would roast me on a spick if I did. Hair chalk is the next best thing though so I REALLY would love some! (Preferably in pink)



So there it is! That's my wishlist! Now leave me to try and get my parents to read this...

See ya soon
Strawberry xx

#TheBigBlogmasProject Day 5: Review of Cow Vintage - Nottingham

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I can't believe I haven't done a review on Cow Vintage before! Its, like, the biggest chain of vintage stores in the UK!! *le sigh* Anyways, here's the review lovelies!

First impressions: I LOVE the window display! The Santa head is so adorabubble (yes I did just say adorabubble- so what?) and a tad creepy at the same time. Sadly, I was only allowed to take a picture of the outside as they didn't let me take pictures of their stock. Soz buckets. Inside was beau-ti-ful. Two floors of pure lovely vintage amazing-ness.

Clothing: I love cow clothing but sometimes the stock of that particular season can be a bit...American-y. I am in love with their winter stock though and I especially love this purple velvet mini skirt with the lace trim. *le sigh*

Service: Apart from the not letting me take pictures annoying-ness, they were very nice. They were 2 guys, both with Justin Beiber hair (ugh) and one wore a reindeer jumper (yay).

?/10 : 9/10

Talk soon guys
Strawberry xx