It's Snowing !!!

We have had snow for about 4 days in Co Durham now but tonight it has got much worse - it's a total whiteout and I can't seen the end of the street argh!!! I managed to get out for an hour or so this morning to post some ebays, and pick up a few bits (more to come later on that ;) ) but the weather has gone really down hill since then - argh I still have pressies and cards to deliver this week - hope it clears up a bit !

A New Purchase But I Didn't Cheat Honest!

I shouldn't really be buying anything else this month but I managed to pick something up using my Boots advantage points which isn't real money is it ;)
After reading several good things I cashed some points in for the new Revlon Double Twist Mascara. Why? I really don't know I have so many mascaras to use up but this one really appealed to me - I can't wait to try it and do a proper review :)

7 Things Purple - Tag

Eek it's taken my ages to do this sooooo sorry. I was tagged a while ago now by the lovely Lion Loving Tiger to do the 7 Things Purple Tag - this was so hard I love purple so I've given you a nice mix :)

1. Purple Agate Wind chimes

We have loads of these around the house but these are the ones in my room I bought these in Cyprus and they are dyed purple agate love them :)

2. My Plum,Purple, and Lilac Comforter

Love this satin, velvet and sequins, and it keeps me warm and cozy in case you can't tell my room is lilac so I have loads of lilac and purple things. This is from Primark

3. Yankee Candles

I love, love, love my candles and this is one of my favourites Greek Fig and Blackcurrant - it's been discontinued now though sniff :(

4. Purple Nail Varnish
This is a bit of a cheat but I've selected 3 different shades of purple nail varnish
OPI Purple With A Purpose and Nails Inc Belgrave Place

and Chanel Vendetta


All different shades of purple and gorgeous - I also have a lovely Leighton Denny purple and I love Revlon Plum Night

5. GOSH Velvet Touch Eyeliner Pencil


I love these pencils with a passion this one is in the shade Purple Stain - they are so soft and creamy and they last

6. Marc Jacobs Lola

A bit of a cheat but the bottles purple ;) I love this fragrance

7. Black and Purple Animal Print Top

This is a recent addition to my wardrobe and I love it funky and animal print what more could you ask for :)

OMG this was soooo hard, I can think of another dozen things I could have added but hope you enjoyed it - please feel free to do this tag either using purple or any other colour you like xx

Thank You Thank You

Did you get that I want to say thank you :) 200 followers wow I am soooo amazed and so flattered - I never ever dreamed I would get one reader / follower let alone 200 I am soooo grateful - Thank You! Apologies for the lack of posts and then loads at once pattern that I have had over the last few weeks, hopefully I will get a more regular posting pattern over the next few weeks :) I am planning quite a few posts over the weekend including my swap with the fabulous Michelle, some goodies I may have picked up today ;), a review maybe, and my 7 things purple tag - phew it's a lot but hopefully I'll manage it lol. I am planning a few changes in my life and to my blog in 2010 but I'll keep you posted and I hope that you'll continue to follow me. Thank You x

I Won Something Too

Today's all been about giveaways and goodies on today's posts and this one is no different, only this time I am the winner :) I was lucky enough to win the lovely Cosmetic Candys recent giveaway. Today I received this gorgeous Dogeared Believe Make A Wish Necklace



It is so, so cute a tiny sterling silver heart on a pale blue silk thread - thank you so much honey I really appreciate it and I love the sentiment card (oh and I loved the cat card and the lollipop :) )

Drumroll Christmas Giveaway Winner Announced !

Well here it is the moment you have all been waiting for - sorry its a bit later than I anticipated but life got in the way a bit this week.
I just like to say thank you for all the lovely entries - it was so nice to read about the things you wanted and your hopes and dreams. What really surprised me (but it probably shouldn't have because your such a nice bunch) was how genuinely un-materialistic you all were - a lot of your didn't want a physical gift, more to be with someone or for something to be made that was wrong to be made better. A lot of your responses really moved me - thank you x

Anyways I won't keep you in suspense for much longer - to determine my winner I numbered all your entries as they appeared in the last 1 -40 and entered the numbers into random.org who randomly picked number....2 and number 2 was *Dainty*Dollymix* . Congratulations Sinead -please can you email me your details to the address in the sidebar and I'll try and get your parcel to you by Christmas xxx
Huge thanks to everyone that entered and I am so sorry I couldn't give you all a prize xxx

Where Did This Week Go?

I had so many plans for posts this week but as I keep saying the plans of mice and men. Monday I felt like yack, Tuesday I had a lovely day out with my godmother (we found my Christmas pressie :) ) but unsurprisingly I was left exhausted, and yesterday when I had planned to do a catch up I had one poorly pussy cat. Both Jake and Tallulah have had a bit of a tummy bug but being a bit older it hit Jasper worse. He was so lethargic yesterday, not eating or drinking, or even responding when you stroked him :( So we decided to take him to the vet last night. The vet said there wasn't too much to worry about but he gave him an antibiotic shot just in case, and we have to take him back on Friday. Thankfully today he seems much brighter and he had had some breakfast - thank goodness. So apologies for the lack of posts and twitter updates I am back on track from now so expect a few posts today including my Christmas giveaway winner. Thanks for bearing with me xxx

More Tallulah

Christmas Giveaway Launch -CLOSED

Drum Roll the time has arrived the launch of my Christmas giveaway :) I have prepared a little box of goodies to see you through the festive season - in addition to the GOSH goodies I have also been picking up little bits for the last month or so.

The box includes:
2 GOSH eye pencils in Black Ink and Stone
GOSH Light N Shine Lip Glaze in No 2 a lovely sparkly Raspberry
GOSH Velvet Touch Foundation Primer
GOSH Crystal Eye Lashes
GOSH SMokey Eyeshadow Collection
GOSH Soft N Shine Lip Balm in 30 Barbie
Mini Bourjois Volume Glamour Ultra Mascara in Ultra Gris
NYC Colour Eyelashes i973A Black Natural
Jelly Pong Pong Mini Brush Set
Snowman Shaped Shower Gel
Cupcake Shaped Face Cloth
Milk Chocolate Christmas Balls

This giveaway is open internationally and will be open for one week and will end at
5pm UK time next week.
All you need to do is be a follower of my blog, and leave a comment telling me two things
1) What gift you want more than anything else for Christmas ? - you don't need to be realistic what ever your heart desires
2) Also what is your biggest wish for 2010? It can be serious, it can be silly whatever you want
You must tell me both things in order to be entered - thats it fire away and good luck xxx

Remember November

Well there is another month down - it's been a funny month in a lot of ways for me but December is a new month and a time for new beginnings.
Throughout November I have been a pretty good girl and I have been really trying to keep my finances in check and I've been trying to use some things up.
This month I finished 16 items

MAC Brush Cleaner
The Body Shop Cocoa Butter Body Butter
Rescue Oil
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
The Body Shop Seaweed Day Cream
Ojon Tawaka Ancient Tribal Rejuvenating Hair Cleanser
MOP Glisten Body Wash
Lee Stafford Treatment For Hair That Never Grows Past A Certain Length
MOP Extreme Protein Treatment For Damaged Hair
MOP Extreme Moisture Treatment For Dry Hair
Lush Imperialis Moisturiser
Maybelline Colossal Mascara - Black
Boots Botanics Soothing Eye Make Up Remover
Clinique All About Eyes
Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub
AVON Pearly Peach Bubble Bath

Again not too much make up but I have a few bits that are hanging on for grim death which will be hopefully be finished soon -it gets so frustrating I think I have a never ending concealer lol The one I am most please with is my MAC brush cleaner - I now have 6empties - back 2 MAC here I come :)

Anyways last month I also returned to my spending diet and I have to Say although I've gone over budget slightly I don't think I have done too badly

Primark 100 Denier Black Tights - £1.96
Beauty UK Palette No 5 - £3.49
Sleek Blusher - Pixie Pink - £3.29
ELF Order - £10.50
Red Magazine - £3.50
ELLE Magazine £3.60
Glamour Magazine - £2
CK Sheer Plumping Lipgloss 205 Enchantment - £5.00
Boots No 7 Perfect Lips Pencil 20 Nude - £1.75
Monthly Total - £35.09

So I've gone over but I have had so much temptation in my way this month what with Christmas shopping and so on it didn't work out too bad never mind its a vast improvement on previous months lol. In normal circumstances I would limit my December spends to make up for my overspend but its the festive season and with socialising etc I might need some extra cash but I'll try and stick to it the best I can despite the start of the sales argh!