Week In Photos No.3

1 more sleep till Christmas // Last advent calendar chocolate // It was Christmas Eve babe // babysitting by the fire // iPod shuffle for Christmas with my name on the back // Boxing night // Christmas night // JUNO // Completed nail wheel // I really really want a chow chow dog // book and candle // Paisley, NYE, clouds, daisys and sparkle!

Hannah xoxo

Week in Photos No.2

Bright Birdy // Tehe 69 followers on instagram: elleesthannah // Miniature Christmas village // Off bag packing for World Challenge Expedition // Giant reindeer // Yankee candles // Cute snowflake nails // Pink and green Christmas tree // Short girly holiday to Weston Super Mare 

Hannah xoxo

❄ Winterlicious Tag ❄

Favourite nail polish?

I love this dazzling red christmasy nail polish by Barry M in, 150, Red Glitter! It only needs two coats on the nails and it drys in super sparkly time! Perfect for the jolly season! 

Favourite lip product?

I didn't think dark vampy lips would suit me in the winter, but guess what they do! That's why I love this Revlon Lip Butter in Rasberry Pie and I also found the perfect lip liner to match this gorgeous glossy lip product and it's Maybelline's moisture extreme lip liner in 54 Bordeaux. The swatches are here:

Most worn winter piece?

My lovey faux leather and faux fur jacket is from New Look and it goes with everything and for just under £40 with a detachable faux fur collar it couldn't be more perfect for the winter months!

Most worn winter accessory?

It has to be the big fashion trend of tartan. My tartan scarf is from Urban Outfitters last year; it keeps my neck warm, goes with everything, and looks good with my duffle coat or leather jacket!

Favourite winter scent/ candle?

My favourite all time scent is Calvin Klein's IN2U perfume, just because it smells good and it's what my mum wears and so it reminds me of her. My favourite and first Yankee Candle is Christmas Cookie, it's a subtle vinilla scent and as you can see I've burned quite a lot of it. It's also great for Christmas!

All time favourite Christmas film?

I've chosen love actually and elf as they're both funny and my favourite genre of films; comedy and romcom!

Favourite Christmas song?

Anything! I love listening to any Christmas song I can sing a long with. I think it's the best part of the Christmas build up!

Favourite Christmas treat?

It has to be mince pies. Hmmm they're soooo scrummy.

What is your favourite Christmas decoration this year?

Well I love all of my Christmas decorations; the tree, fairy lights, outdoor lights, tinsel and baubles but this year I'm loving the new pink sparkly ribbon that whizzes around my real Christmas tree.

What's at the top of your Christmas List?

Nothing much really I want a few bits and pieces but what I really want is to go on holiday with my friends at the end of the last school term!

What are you plans this Christmas?

Well most years we spend Christmas at my house with my family that live near by. My parents friends will also probably come visit on Christmas morning to share presents and have a glass of champagne and orange juice!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Hannah xoxo

  

Let's Start Over; Week In Photos No.1❄

 Friends Birthday meal // View from my garden // Personalised cupcake // At 'ASK'

First lot of Christmas nails // Advent calendar // New Christmas Jumper // Sweetie tree from the Christmas hamper I won 

Hannah xoxo

Christmas Wishlist!

Christmas Wishlist (from top left to right)

Topshop, Lace Collar Top - I fell in love with this top as soon as I saw it, I love the colour and it's only £16.00 and you can but it here.

dotcomgiftshop, Twin Glass Tealight Holders - The beauty guru's have gone crazy for candles as have I. I've had this vision of tealights in my room and I thought this was the cutest tealight holder ever and if you think so too you can but it here for just £6.95.

Topshop, Fur Lined Parka - I drool over the fur lining in this beautiful khaki parka. The only reason I doubt Santa will be getting this for Christmas is because it's £95.00! However if you're still stunned by this coat as I am you can tell Santa to buy it here.

Ebay, Black Strap Flatforms - I'm a bit late with the fashion train on the flatform situation however these wardrobe staple are cheap as chips at £8.99 and you can buy them from here.

Amazon, Tresmme 3039U Volume Rollers - I hate curling my hair with straightners/curling wands/curlers I just find they make my hair look fake but I'm hoping these heated rollers for £20.00 will make my hair look amazing for nights out in the New Year. You can buy them here.

Amazon, Taylor Swift Wonderstruck - I'm in love with Taylor Swift so therefore I'm in love with her perfume simples! You can send Santa here.

Apple, iPod Shuffle - I need something I could rely on to play my music, fit everywhere and wasn't too expensive and here it is! You can buy it here. 

What I've been doing whilst I've been gone

Christmas Corner // Christmas Socks & List // In Town // Revision for Mocks // Gingerbread Stars // Tear Up 12 (dance performance for Martial Arts Event) // Pennies make the Pounds // Hunter wellies & Autumn Leaves // Christmas socks

Me on my 16th birthday //  Lion King // My amazing birthday cake // Zaza Bazzar's for Birthday meal // Mum & I (H.annh is my rapper name and that's my present) // Maddy & I // Tayler, Me & Maddy // Venue for my joint party with my best friend // Maddy made me her amazing marble cake

Hannah xoxo

I'M BACK, WITH NEWS

I was thinking about what I could do to get back into blogging but also keep up with it all, so I've decided to upload twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays. Thursday will be normal beauty, nails, fashion, lifey things and then Sundays will be my week in photos. Hopefully I'll be able to keep up and I really want to try and get more followers so I can start doing giveaways. So be sure to follow me here and on twitter! & My first post will be this Sunday (the 9th), speak to you soon!

Hannah xoxox

Win yourself a pair of Jeffrey Campbells!

You can win these amazing pair of shoes by going over to the Glamorous facebook page! It's easy you just like the page and your in and you can earn more entries buy doing lots of things such as writing a blog post like this one!

Hannah xoxox

September Wishlist

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ASOS ATHENS Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots- I don't think I could survive the winter without some chelsea boots and as soon as I spotted these £50 babies on ASOS I instantly thought 'I need these' (click to buy)

Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin- I've had this foundation once before and it's the nicest foundation I've ever owned. There's two slight disadvantages, but they defiantly don't put me off, it's £12.49 and there's no pump so you pour LOADS onto your hand. I haven't worn makeup for a long time now but I'd like to try it out again now my skins cleared up a bit. (click to buy) 

Lace Trim Ankle Socks- You probably no where these frilly socks are from, yes of course topshop! They're £3.50 and I'd love to wear them with those boots up there! (click to buy)

Black Turn Up Beanie- This beanie is £10 from topman, I've head that topmans beanies were good and I think the black knit will look nice in my blonde hair and could jazz up a winter outfit! (click to buy)

Blue Pleated Dip Hem Skirt- I tried on this skirt last week but in black, I loved it and then I saw someone at school wearing this blue one and I have so much black in my wardrobe that I thought to jazz up a party outfit this electric blue would do just the trick! It's £28.00 from topshop. (click to buy)

Soap and Glory Mist you Madly Body Spray- This body spray is just an essential for me now and I love it so much that I want the travel size and larger size for home and carrying around! love love love! (click to buy)

Hannah xoxo

OOTD - Saturday Shop

Just a quick post to tell you what I worn on the weekend to go shopping.

Denim Vest: Next 

Vest: Primark

Black Skinny Jeans: New Look

Converse: Office

Bag: Topshop

Bracelet: Car Boot Sale

(I also worn a Topshop Hoodie in the morning which you can see on my instagram)

Hannah xoxox

Summer empties

Hello girlies, I thought show you what products I've used up over the summer but some of them I've had for ageeesss (probably to long, but hey ho!) on with the show!

(Left to right)

Tea Tree Water: This toner is from lush and costs around £7, it claims to 'detoxify' oily skin and take control of troublesome pores! I however just use it once at night and in the morning because it makes your skin feel fresh! (click to buy)

Cosmetic Warrior: I didn't purchase this facemask my self, lush gave it to me for free and it says that it combats spots and troubled skin however I didn't see a major difference in my skin (click to buy)

Oatifix: This is another facemask from lush and it's filled with bananas, vanilla and oats. It smells so good and you get about 4/5 masks in this small pot which I think is plenty for the length of time before it goes out of date! (click to buy)

Eau Roma Water: This is my preferred toner from lush but there no major difference between this and the other I've shown in this post. It claims to hydrate your skin which I agree with and for around £3 it last a good amount of time! (I think they may have discontinued this product)

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Bio-Oil: This is my first tube of boi-oil and it lasted around 3 months, I used it every day to tackle my stretch marks. I think it gradually started to work and I will defiantly be repurchasing it. (click to buy)

The Righteous Butter: I love this stuff it smells amazing, feels amazing and it lasts forever! Trust me just go and get it! (click to buy)

Harajuku lovers - Lil'Angel: I'm no good at describing what this perfume smells like so just go smell it in boots or something I don't think it's very expensive and it lasted me a few years! (click to buy)

Garnier Fresh Essentials Grape Water Eye make-up remover: This is just a simple eye make-up remover that has lasted me for YEARS and it's finally used up but I still think there's better products out there. (click to buy)

Tea Tree Toner Tab: TTTT's are great! So easy to use and make your face feel amazing, oh and they're super duper cheap! (click to buy)

Re-Gen Cream: This cream is sort of a dupe for bio-oil but you can buy it from super markets at a low cost. I used to use it on stretch marks but it wasn't doing anything but then I used it as a moisturiser and seriously, it's the best moisturiser ever! It doesn't smell of anything, it makes your face feel incredibly soft and it sinks in quickly! (click to buy)

Apivita moisturising and nourishing mask with honey: I got this in a Glossybox not long ago and it's a nice creamy face mask that doesn't dry up but soaks your face with magic, there so refreshing and are inexpensive too! (click to buy)

Caudalie Thirst Quenching Serum: I also got this in a Glossybox and you use it before your mouisturiser. It soaks in really quick and I think it absorbs your mouisturiser quicker too! I love it and I'm too scared to look how much it really costs! (click to buy)

NOTD - Essie

This is my first ever Essie nail polish! I got it from boots not long ago for £7.99 (click here to buy) and because I love it so much I thought I'd share with you guys!

It's called FIFTH AVENUE and it's the best red ever! One coat and your done it drys quick and goes on easy I think I'll be visiting the Essie stand in Boots very soon!

Hannah xoxox

INSTAGRAM

Hey girlies sorry for the delay but I'm getting straight back into blogging with my new instagram experience!
I recently signed up to the photo loving app and I thought I'd share with you my first few pics so yeahhhh.

My profile -  elleesthannah

My first 12 photos!

Okaa guys so go and check out my instagram which is elleesthannah I would really appreciate it! Oh and because of this I thouhgt that I wouldn't do week in photos anymore as all of the photos of my week would be visable on my twitter (click here) and now on instagram too!

Hannah xoxox

Preview of Dixi's Warrior Collection!

Hey girlies I have something very exciting for you today and keep your eyes peeled for a very exciting free shipping code! Dixi's website is linked at the bottom of this post!

I have some previews of Dixi's extended Warrior Collection, which will be available on the 2nd September ( this Sunday). The collection includes some limited jewellery and vintage pieces and today I'm going to show you my favourite five out of the extended collection!

First up is this beautiful lilac silvery ring! I picked this out because it caught my eye straight away, I think it's a beautiful colour and will work with pretty much every outfit, whether its a sweetheart dress or even with your roughened up leather jacket. I love the twisted silver design around the stone as it's different to other 'plain' stone rings I have recently seen. I think Dixi has got the crystal rings of to a tea! 

Next is this purse/clutch that defiantly lives up to the name of the 'Warrior Collection' with it's browny bronze harware and studs, it defiantly contrasts creamy elegance with  rock chick studs! It's secured by a zip and has a zip on the front too. I love this purse because it could also double up as a small clutch for your nights out!

I don't normally like skulls for some reason however this shiny gold bracelet is a big exception for me! I love how simple the golden band is, which makes it so easy to stack or be a single dainty piece. Either way I think you could where this to toughen up your girly outfit or even to make your rocked up leather outfit a bit more girly! The last thing that I love about this piece is that the skull is unique looking, with its semi-circular eyes, tiny nose and teeth gritted together it's almost kinda of.. sweet!

The fourth item is this arrow bracelet which I also think lives up to the name 'Warrior'! The bracelet is right on trend with the rose gold band and the slip on bracelet design. I would defiantly where this in the day or evening to toughen up my outfit. I think it would go great with a leather jacket and some denim shorts (and tights if it's cold like it is here in the UK) and then maybe paired with some converse to make the outfit casual or chelsea boots to make it more girly!

The last item I choose to share with you girls was this amazing and unique hand armour piece! I don't own a piece like this and I certainly haven't seen anything like this on my travels, but I think the design is so simple but looks amazing. The big cross is directly attached to the 'bracelet' part of the piece and the gorgeous long chain flows from it on to the simple cross sliver ring! It's amazing!

Dixi also sent me something to give only you guys! If any one of you spend £15 or more on the Dixi website (click here) between the 1st Spetember and the 9th September you can receive FREE shipping on any UK order! Just by entering this code, UPDATEMEFS , at the check out! Girls really take advantage of this as its only exclusive to you!

Dixi website | Dixi Twitter | Dixi Facebook

Go visit, follow and like all of Dixi's pages and be sure to let them know where you came from! 

I really hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I did writing it! Let me know what you think in the comments below! Follow me && tweet me and I'll be sure to reply to any questions! 

Thanks girls!

Hannah xox

Week in Photos Dilemma!

Ok so basics, I created my week in photos collages for the past 2 weeks yesterday and then when I came to right the post they had disappeared. I don't have much time at the moment so I will chuck all 3 weeks in together next week! I have some cool nails to show you and some interesting places I've been! I may do some tutorials for my recent nail art, or post a picture of my first ever completed nail wheel, which I adore! Let me know what you think and sorry for the delay!

Love Hannah xoxox

Chewy, Fat, Chocolate Chip Cookies! | Recipe

Hey girlies, I made these yummy cookies just before I went camping on the weekend! I went back to my first ever post and remembered that I did I recipe post on Valentine jam biscuits, (click here to view the post)! So today I'm going to show you how to make these yummy cookies!

 The ingredients you will need to make the cookies are:

Caster sugar - 100g

Salt - 1/2 a teaspoon

Plain flour - 250g

 Dark soft brown sugar - 200g

Chocolate chips - 200g - 300g

Unsalted butter/ margarine (melted) - 170g

Bicarbonate of soda - 1/2 a teaspoon

1 egg

1 egg yolk

optional - 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

1. Sift the flour, add the bicarbonate of soda and salt and set aside.

2. In a bowl cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and caster sugar.

3. Then beat the vanilla, egg and egg yolk.

4. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended.

5. Mix the chocolate chips in gradually until your happy.

 6. Place grease proof paper on the baking tray(s) and for each cookie drop 1 tablespoonful of cookie dough onto the tray making sure they're not to close together.

7. Bake the cookies for 15 mins at 170 C/ Gas mark 3. Leave the cookies to cool before eating or container them!

8. ENJOY!

Hannah xoxox

I went to town today!

Hye girlies, I went to town today, not with huge amounts of money, but I went with my friend and I got what I wanted and needed! See if you can spot what was on my August wishlist post! Also I'm off camping tomorrow so no posts will be going up until Sunday/Monday because I probably won't be able to get internet access, but I will try!:) Anyway on with the Haul!

First is the Company magazine! Nothing much to say really other than you can get it most places the price varies from £2 -£2.50 so inexpensive I think for a great fun bright fashion lovely mag!

Then I went to New Look and brought a pair of black jeans. They're the soft skinny jeans and they were £14.99. Because they were so cheap I'm going to go back and get a blue pair because these are so comfy and a BIG essential in my wardrobe! I couldn't see these on the website but there are similar ones on there for reasonable prices!

 I have been wanting to try a exfoliating scrub from a drugstore as I haven't tried one before and I have seen many youtuber's use them in in 'everyday skin care routines'. This one is by Neutrogena and was half price in Superdrug costing £2.37. It's a spot stress control daily exfoliating scrub. You can but it here.

The other item I got from Superdrug was my first NYC nail varnish in 'Carrie'd Away'. It cost £1.99 for this nude nail varnish and I'm planning to use it for school as my school don't allow nail varnish! (Stupidest rule ever.) You can buy it here.

Last but definitely not least is this black knitted jumper from Topshop. This Jumper cost £36 and is very oversized so I got it in a smaller size and it was still baggy. I love it! The high neckline means that I can where a shirt underneath and allow the collar to come out, it's also very versatile! You can buy it here.

Thanks for reading guys! I'm pleased with my purchases and I hope you enjoyed seeing what I got. If you would like any reviews on the products I have bought today then just ask in the comments below! Speak to you soon!

Hannah xoxox

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Last Ever Glossybox!

Don't panic it's not the last ever Glossybox being made but I have cancelled my subscription for reason like 'I need to save'! If you would like to ask me any questions about Glossybox or any advice let me know in the comments and I will get back to you as soon as possible! Anyway here it is the August 'International' Glossybox!

1- This product is from Germany and it's the 'Alessandro' Pro White nail varnish, it costs £7.85. It's described as a 'nail polish with anti-yellowing formula for radiant white and gleaming nails.' I haven't tried this product yet but if your interested take a look here to find out more! 

2- This product is from Japan and it's the 'DHC' Deep Cleansing Oil, it costs £18.50. It's to be used on the face to get rid of makeup and other impurities and it's described to be 'better than any other make-up remover you've ever tried.' 

3- The 'All For Eve For The Eve Appeal' Eve's balm costs £4.95. It doesn't say where it's from but it does say that it is a balm that it's 'an easily absorbed recovery balm' for dry skin. I have tried this product and it feels really nice on the lips and it doesn't have much of a sent. To visit the website click here.

4- This is a Spanish 'eyeshadow palette' by 'Vera Valenti'. It's called the L'ombre a Paupiere Margarita and costs £3.85. It includes ten different colours with an applicator and a tiny mirror (which had fallen out by the time I had received it and is useless anyway). I have quickly swatched the eye shadow and it's pigmented but not the colours I would wear.

5-This product is from the UK and I love the packaging it's cute but mature and is beautiful! It's the 'Lipcote', it's the described as ' The original Lipstick sealer and secret of long lasting, feather fade and water resistant lipstick'. This product looks and sounds great I haven't tried it yet if you want to find out more information just click here!

6- Theres not normally a sixth product but it's by Glossybox, it costs £9.50 for the Glossybox Lipstick in Glossy Pink. I have tried this once and it's creamy and moisturizing but I have made my complete decision on the product yet as I've only used it once! 

Please let me know if you would like me to review any of these products in the comments below! If you would like to check out the last product and more information about Glossybox and the subscription deals then please click here to find out more! 

Thanks for reading!

Hannah xoxox

My August Wishlist

1. Essie nails polish in 'Lollipop' $8. I'm really loving red nail polish this month and I feel like it will be a real staple colour in my nail polish collection as the new season gets closer, not that England as really given us the summer I wished for but hey ho! I have an old gloopy red nail polish but because I feel I'm going to be jazzing up my outfits with a bright red nails in the winter months I can splash the cash and get my first ever essie nail paint! Buy here!

2. Knitted jumper from Topshop £36. I have one big knit jumper which I love but it's the neck line is two low to wear with a shirt and I love that look! This jumper is affordable for a big knit staple piece and I love it because I can already see how versatile it would be to layer up and that's why I feel in love with it straight away and the high neck line made me love it even more! Buy here!

3.ALEXY platform Chelsea boots from Topshop £75. Chelsea boots have been in fashion for a long time now and because I convinced my self to get a pair from Topshop they had sold out completely and never to be seen again! Of course there are look-a-likes but I have never fallen in love with a pair enough to by them. Even those these boots our a lot more that what I would like to pay I really hope they stay in stock by the time I get the money as I can also see these being a comfy fashionable staple in my wardrobe! Buy here!

Week in Photos No.4

The orbit at the Olympic Park | Me supporting team GB at the Olympic Standium | The Olympic rings in London 2012 park | The Olympic torch | Watched my brother play cricket | Went to Bristol Balloon Festia | Fireworks at the festia | Loads of parachutes | 'Forget me Not' Topshop stripy nails

Hannah xoxox

Week in Photos No.3

♡Jam pancakes for breakfast ♡Played ello ♡my first henna design ♡I'm in love with my new converse ♡Getting into tumblr again ♡You can read right? ♡Packing for the Olympics London 2012 ♡My uncles yankee candle smells amazing ♡USA and UK patriotic nails!

Hannah xoxox