Although Christmas feel like a distant memory when in reality it was only a few weeks ago I thought I would share my pressies (better late, than never hey). It only seems like yesterday I was excited to have a week off work and go away to Norfolk and just seems to have gone by in a blink of an eye... and here we are in 2019!
Stocking
Stockings are one of my fave things at Christmas because I feel like you always get a selection of great goodies and this year didn't disappoint.
1.Lacura make-up - this is a brand that is sold in Aldi and I'd actually never even heard of it before. I got the bronzer which looks just like Benefit Hula Bronzer (at least in packaging form) and so much so, that when I first opened it I thought Benefit had changed their packaging lol 🙈. I also got from the Lacura range, a bronze and shimmer compact - which is such a dupe of Charlotte Tilburry packaging! And, I got a face primer, which actually has a nice consistency, and doesn't smell like plastic like most silicone based ones. I have only just started using the make-up but will review them properly later in the month.
2. Unicorn selfie light eeeeekkkk! It's such a small thing but probs one of my fave Christmas presents haha! Just a game changer for selfies need I say much more.
3. Real Technique brush - I literally have a million of these but always need a new one obvs.
4. Jewellery box, anyone that knows me knows I'm always wearing a piece of jewellery, so jewellery boxes and storage are always very useful.
5. Garnier Ultimate Blends cream - this used to be my all time favourite moisturisers that I somehow just forgot about and never repurchased haha! I'm loving using this cream again, it smells so nice and has a really thick consistency so feels really moisturising which is especially needed for winter months.
Gifts
One of my main presents I received was a BeWater water bottle - these are bottles that have crystals in a stem, inside the bottle. Although, the crystals don't actually come in contact with the water, it is meant to bring good energy, and that is what 2019 is all about, right? I got the one that has rose quartz in the centre so all the love should be coming my way! I think these bottle are just so aesthetically pleasing and good energy is always welcome.Also, I received the book Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig, I asked for this book because I had heard good things about it, and it has been my train read for the last week. This book is such a good read but is quite repetitive, it has short sections about a variety of things but the book itself is centred around social media and the consumer society we live in today, and it's definitely a book that really gets you thinking!
Clothing wise, I got a new ((Bounce)) top because basically I'm obsessed with ((Bounce)) the exercise class, and I got a sweatshirt with DOG MOM on it because basically I am a dog mum, and cant wait to do an Instagram of me wearing it with my Ella 😍. PJ's were another item of clothing I got and lets face it, it isn't Christmas without new PJ's, my ones are by Hey Peachy which is sold on ASOS and are a long sleeve top and shorts cos I always get warm at night.
Also, I got metal straws because well I actually prefer to drink my drinks out of straws but obvs. plastic straws are bad for the planet and, paper ones just go soggy so... metal it is 💁
From my best friend I got a bottle of Bucks Fizz which is my fave Christmas drink and, has already been drunk so I couldn't take a photo of that, a cute mug with my initial on it. And... my absolute fave thing a Budha. Budhas are my vibe as I'm into positivity and good energy, and you can't buy one for yourself because it is unlucky so a Budha is always a good pressie 😂
Happy 2019!!!!
EP xo
