Ibiza Countdown: 30 Days! Progress Report...

So it's 30 days until the big popping of my Ibiza cherry and I still have an abnormally long list of things to achieve before I go!

I've been working out A LOT since I booked the holiday about 2 months ago and have started to see the first signs of results! YAY! My stomach is flatter and actually toning and even my arms are looking leaner, too! This is all thanks to YouTube and the huge abundance of workout vids available to do in your own home. This is my daily routine:

1) Tiffany Rothe's Hot Body Warm-Up Routine - CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
2) Tiffany Rothe's Bikini Abs Workout - CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
3) Daily Butt Workout (Free App for iPhones and iPads) - CLICK HERE TO FIND
4) 3 Minute Bun & Thigh Wave Workout - CLICK HERE TO FIND
5) 50 Prisoner Squats (or 15 more minutes on Bun & Thigh Wave) - CLICK TO SEE
6) 1 Minute Plank - CLICK TO SEE

And that's it! That's my daily workout routine - it takes no more than half an hour/ 40 minutes and I also walk the dog twice a day for about 20 minutes! I have so much more energy it's all very lovely! :)

I had my first McDonald's this weekend, too! Chicken Selects meal - and I made it a large as I was feeling rather deprived. I'm on a diet but if I ever feel like I'm craving something like crazy I just go ahead and eat it - 95% of the time I'm really enjoying my healthy eating!

My favourite meals include blueberries and natural yoghurt with either mango coulis or honey for breakfast, Ainsley Harriott cup soups for lunch (with 2 or 3 crackers) and anything homemade by my Mum for dinner! Key healthy snacks that I've discovered are the Strawberry Nougat bars by Shapers which you can get from Boots or bags of Snack-a-Jacks - especially in the Caramel flavour!

Other than the diet and workout situation I've also been finding loads of amazing new clothes for holiday! Scouring the net in lust I've found eBay to be a godsend for affordable bits!
I picked up this Batman dungaree dress for £9 (HighStreetLook2013), this bandeau crop top for £3 (diamondclothing786) and this purple skirt for £5 (girlsattractions)!

 

Another wonderful fashion find I came across last night was The Holiday Boutique! Having been obsessed with Tulisa and her birthday visit to Ibiza last week I was T H R I L L E D to find the actual shop in which her holiday wardrobe had come from...and you will not believe the bargain prices!

 

Lady Lux - Click HERE to buy

 

Day Glo Pink Monokini - CLICK TO BUY

 

Lady Lux Love Game - Click to Buy

 

All that's left to do is the tan, the mani, the pedi, the shoes, the make-up...etc, etc!

 

 

Where are you going this year? What's your biggest holiday panic?! Comment below/Tweet me @sheldan2207

 

 

 

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OOTD - I Dared to BARE!!!!

Today I went for delicate little daisy look - bare face, wispy hair and mega floaty skirt teamed with the tiniest, tightest vest top I could find!
The skirt is from TKMaxx, belt from H&M, Vest from Forever 21, pendant from Disney Couture and wedges from a million years ago...I can't even remember!

Never mind the outfit I can't believe I dared to bare the face!! Haven't gone out bare since I was little!!! Of course I've been wearing the hell out of those Missguided sunnies I got last week! How are you wearing in the summer?!

This was my mini lookbook for the day: What a mix of randoms in there!

 

 

Look Book Photo Sources:

www.posh24.com Blake Lively & Mischa Barton

www.upwallpapers.net Miley Cyrus

http://www.celebuzz.com/kourtney-kardashian/ Kourtney Kardashian

http://celebrityfashion.onsugar.com Jessica Stroup

 

KoKo's Killin' It!

I am absolutely LOVING Khloe Kardashian's looks right now! Her daytime shabby chic get up looks comfy, versatile and bang on trend and she's always managed to pull off a smokin' red lip like a pro!

Let's begin with the Arthur George socks tucked perfectly inside those fresh Timberland's!! Rob Kardashian's sock line is available online at agsocks.com and luckily for us they now do international shipping! I'm feeling to grab a few pairs on pay day especially the dip dyes (http://agsocks.com/dip-313.html), diamond leg warmers (http://agsocks.com/tights-leggings/diamond-warmer.html) and couture zebra prints (http://agsocks.com/zebra.html)! All very hot trends this Spring!

Can I move on to her AMAZING LIPS?!?! If I had to bizarrely chose my favourite lips of all time, Khloe would win hands down! They're always so juicy looking, whether she's rocking a nude or a fuchsia! I mentioned in my beauty post last week that I'm going to be bold and rock some brighter shades this summer! If you ever needed to plump that pout, using statement shades is the way to go...

Luckily for me not only has my hair grown, it has grown FAST! So I sort of look like I tried that dip dye hair trend that went on last month...I'm happy Khloe is still sporting the same look! If she could carry this on until I have my hair done it would be awesome! What are the hottest hairstyles at the moment? I'll investigate this for tomorrow's post!

What do you think of Khloe's socks and lippy? Hot or not?!

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April Lust List - Look Like An Angel, Play Like The Devil...

The transition from Winter to Spring is always awkward: Too warm for coats, too chilly for bare skin. Awkward wardrobe change aside, what I adore about this time of year is the sudden resurrection of colour - blues, pinks, oranges and purples to be topically correct! I can't get enough of the Ombre Trend right now (which is basically a neat version of tie dye, I'm sure!) as well as the super cute sunglasses that you can grab for such a bargain, too! 

I'm going through a phase where I love to team very feminine pieces with accessories or make-up that add a subconscious attitude to the outfit! Looks like an angel, plays like the devil...

Without further ado let me present this month's Lust List - credit cards at the ready!

H&M :          Slingbacks   /   Clutch   /   Dress

Missguided : Shorts   /   Cat Shades   /   Jumpsuit

 

 

River Island :    Dress   /   Crop Top   /   Tank

 

Kardashian Kollection :   Wedges   /   Clutch   /   Tote

 

 

ASOS : Necklace   /   Watch   /   Earrings   /   Jacket   /   Dungaree Dress   /   Socks

 

 

 

What do you guys think? Have I missed something off? I'm sure there's more that I want!

 

What's on your lust list?

 

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Top 10 Bargain Beauty Buys

When I'm reading other people's blogs I always get so jealous that they are reviewing or recommending products from MAC, Benefit or Clinique! These babies are not only wonderful but they also come with a price tag that I just can't condone splurging that much on such a small item! So, until I'm healthy-wealthy I will stick to spending less than £3 on each of my make-up bag items; I have all I need for all eventualities and all for under £30! Here are my Top 10 bargain beauty buys that I just can't live without:

 

Natural Collection Shine Away Foundation - £1.99 - Boots

Natural Collection Pressed Powder - £1.99 - Boots

Natural Collection Eye Liner - Not Available Online (Otherwise I use Rimmel Jet Black Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil - £2.99 - Boots)

Africa by W7 Bronzer - I got for £2 on a market stall in Watford but also available online at Amazon for £3.41

E.L.F Duo Eyeshadow Cream in Blueberry - £1.50 - E.L.F Cosmetics

Disney Eyeshadow Palette - £2.99 - H&M (Not now available but other palettes are - CLICK HERE)

Natural Collection Lash Build Mascara - £1.99 - Boots

True Colour Lipstick in Liqueur - £4.99 - Sleek Make-Up

Rimmel London Professional Eyebrow Pencil - £2.99 - Boots

Natural Collection Cover-Up Stick - £1.99 - Boots

 

Although cheap and cheerful this collection is all I need for everyday make-up, nights out, lunches with the girls, dinner with the boyf, everything!

50% of it is from Natural Collection - Boots' own range of cosmetics. I find that not only are the products excellent value for money they also rival their dearer competitors: I tried out the Maybelline Great Lash Mascara last month and found that not only did I pay over double for it but it lasted half as long as the Natural Collection mascara! It dried out in less than 2 weeks whereas NC Lash Build lasts me well over a month at a time.

 

NC Eyeliner does smudge throughout the day which is annoying. I'm considering trying out the Studio Makeup Mist & Set from E.L.F (£3.75) to see if it holds it in place!

Has anyone used this or have any other tips for smudgy eyeliner?!

 

The bronzer from W7 is one of my greatest ever beauty discoveries! Casually browsing a beauty stand in the Harlequin Centre in Watford I found this for about £2. It was one of those spur of the moment, 30-second purchases which I've grown to love! It's so much darker than all my other face shades which really accentuates my cheek bones and because of the multi-coloured blush and thick brush that comes with it, you get a pinky-tanned glisten perfectly wearable in the day and evening times.

 

The most expensive item in the collection is the Sleek lipstick. Luckily for me this was a Christmas gift but it has definitely got me hooked on the brand! Sleek is also available in Superdrug which is handy if you're out and about on the high-street. I have it in 'Liqueur' but am hoping to try something bolder next time like 'Loved Up' or 'Exxxagerate'.

 

For £25 I have basically stocked my make-up bag for at east 1-2 months with products that are reliable, cheap and look great! Who said being on a budget meant we had to suffer?!

 

What's in your make-up bag?? Tweet me @sheldan2207 or comment below

 

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The New Season Strappy

 

1] ASOS HACKNEY Heeled Sandals - £45

2] TASHA at Jeffrey Campbell for Nelly.com - £185

3] BELISIMO at Chockers Shoes - £45

4] Sandals at H&M - £30

5] GISELE Strappy Cup Sandals at Topshop - £60

6] Contrast Strap Stilettos at River Island - £70

 

AS SEEN ON...

 

Rihanna whilst launching her River Island Collection at London Fashion Week, the Topshop Unique London Fashion Week Runway and Frieda Punto and Nicole Kidman at the 2013 Sag Awards:

 

 

How would you wear them?

 

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Photo Sources

www.telegraph.co.uk

www.starpulse.com

http://celebrity-gossip.net

www.usmagazine.com

 

 

AOTD: Glam Dangle Or Dramatic Flamingo?

This week I received two pairs of earrings and everyday since then I've struggled to choose which to wear! Today I'm in a leopard lace vest layered with a plain, black Gap blouse over the top teamed with wet look leggings and knee high Dorothy Perkins boots.

The first pair are a hand-made pair from the Kinga Sektas boutique (Alicia Earring) and are available in black, silver, cream or pink. Kinga, the owner and founder of the boutique created them after one of her customers told her how much of a fan they were of the Kardashians! After looking everywhere for earrings like the ones Kim Kardashian wore in last year's Kardashian Khristmas Kard they finally found them at Kinga Sektas.

As the world knows, I am also a Kardashian stalker so I got myself a pair of the Alicia earrings too!
They weigh only 12g so feel really light on the lobe, which I'll appreciate after work when I finish at 2am! Simple glamour perfect to add that little extra something to my outfit.


My second option are another pair of hand-made earrings made from genuine flamingo feathers dyed in the most dashing shades of hot pink and sunshine yellow! They are fun, flirty and very carnivarllll darlings! They are for sure a conversation starter...it's the first thing everyone mentions when they see me in them! Wearing these adds a touch of drama to my outfit. They are also available at Kinga Sektas in the Statement Collection

I thought writing a blog post on both pairs of earrings would help me decide which to wear, but not so much! I'm opting for the Kardashian inspired Alicias because they are light, simple and I feel the flamingo feathers will be wasted on an evening shift in the office!

Which ones do you guys prefer? Dramatic hot pink or understated K-Dash glamour? Comment below or tweet me @sheldan2207

Look at the Kinga Sektas full range online HERE!

Thrifty Thursday - Keeping The Old, Updating To New

Good afternoon Bloggers and welcome to this week's Thrifty Thursday! Hurrah!

This week I am looking into the feasibility of re-wearing all of your old jewellery again without looking like a hyper teenager in a Spongebob pendant!

 

The inspiration for recycling my jewellery came from the editor of the online magazine I am currently writing for, Britain's No1 Handmade Jewellery. My assignment was to put together a very short article on how you can recycle your old collections.

 

So, as you will see in the magazine when the next edition is out in March, this is my old necklace collection:

 

 

 

We've got some delightful hanging charms there, from a Claire's Accessories Spongebob pendant to a rather gorgeous Disney Couture necklace. Holiday necklaces, you know the ones with black string instead of chains? Yep they're up there too, along with items from Accessorize (balloon) and ASOS (diamond Mickey Mouse).

 

I've noticed some fashionistas on the red carpet rockin' a layered necklace look recently and thought it a vey easy (and cheap!) trend to pull off if you already have a million dangly things hanging around doing nothing (get it?! HANGING around...forget it..!).

  

You can opt for the all-out jumble ensemble like Sandra Bullock and Sarah Jessica Parker or take it a little easier like Mary-Kate Olsen.

 

 

I'm going to see how this goes for me tomorrow. I'll style out an outfit that includes at least 5 or 6 of my pendans and photograph the evidence.

 

Pic-post tomorrow!

 

 

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Blogs & Sources

http://modecelebrity.blogspot.com

http://sengook.com
http://olsensanonymous.blogspot.com
 
 

 

Out-Style The Snow

Buses are running, trains are going places, schools are open... has the UK finally realised life goes on with or without snow?! Craziness...

In the meantime, we also have to find ways to a) still look semi-decent smothered in 150 layers, b) stay sane when the snow day is done and c) avoid eye contact with the inconspicuous white sky...

Luckily for us all can be achieved...and pretty much all from the comfort of our own homes:

A) Looking semi-decent and keeping warm!
It plunged to -8 degrees pre-snowfall which is alarming when you're sat at work in leggings and a jumper and not much else << Freezing Fashion Fail!
Changing tactics, today I've opted for Black Jeans from Next teamed with a White Shirt and Jumper from H&M. Not only am I much warmer, I'm rocking that layered look that's hot right now with celebs such as Elle MacPherson, Kim K and Demi Moore:



Footwear is of utmost importance is such severe weather, but that doesn't mean we have to be super boring and wear the classic green welly or a pair of panic-bought snow boots from somewhere random like Aldi... It is 2013 and sexy booties are bang on trend! Simmi Shoes have some amazing pairs of wellies and boots of all heights on their site at the moment...there are even some still left in the sale:



Final features to complete your look are welly socks, gloves and, of course, a faux fur hat! Who said keeping warm had to be dull and dreary?!

B&C) The work day is done...
The commute home was a nightmare with delays running as long as an hour so you had to walk most of the way. Your perfectly prepared outfit from this morning is drenched, your hat covered in ice and your new boots have rubbed your feet. Time for some seasonal maths...

Options Hot Chocolate

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Onesie

+

Cosy Slippers

+

Warm, Comfy Throw

+

Big Bang Box Set

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The ULTIMATE Winter Wind-Down!

Photo Sources: 3am, Contact Music, Yahoo

Brazen Brollies

Tis the season to... get wet! Forget about dreaming for a white Christmas, what we really wanted this Holiday Season was for the rain to stop!

However hard we begged the rain to stop falling, it still remains an issue. Popping to the bank, running for a loaf of bread, taking the dog for a walk; it's all so much harder to handle in this incessant drizzle!

What makes me even more upset is the fact that I don't even own an umbrella. Until now...
Casually trapsing through my Twitter feed earlier today I realised how stunning an umbrella can be.
'Love Umbrellas' ( @LoveUmbrellasKlair ) have changed the way I see an umbrella; they used to just be an awkward tool that had to be used to keep your freshly ironed hair straight an your perfectly polished face perfect. Now, they are playful accessories available in a rainbow of colours and girly shapes:



Seeing these beauties I wondered what other hair-saving designs can be found online? Trust me, there is no excuse for any of us to have the standard black rain-tool with the brollies I found!

Lisbeth Dahl umbrellas do girly vintage glamour perfectly and one of these would be the perfect addition to a posh frock on a night out. These ones are available from Mollie & Fred from £16.99:



Another brilliant brolly guru is Lulu Guinness; taking the LBD to umbrella form giving each one an elegant twist. These are my top Lulu picks available on her website:



Anyone else planning a payday treat?

Secret Sexy Santa

Ladies, when and where are we supposed to find time for our other halves at this time of the year?! When one finds time to settle down with one's man, watching films, sipping mulled wine... we need to round off the evening with a little Secret Santa of our own...

These are the top 3 kinky ways to wow your man this season:

1) Confidence-Boosting Lingerie

Where do you start? Well you have to be wearing something super sexy so you ooze confidence. Whether you like the Ann Summers Apron, the Floozie Frost French Matching Set or the more fitted Gossard Oooh La La Corset you can get saucy lingerie to fit any body shape or size; and your man will seriously appreciate your efforts!

2) Naughty Dress-Up!

Let him unwrap you by wearing nothing but a bow or be the sexiest Mrs Claus around; pay a quick visit to the Ann Summers Dress-Up Collection and your man will be so happy you can surely count it as an early gift!

3) Saucy Stocking Fillers

Secret little parcels hidden under the tree with notes saying, 'Open Alone ;-)' can spice up his Christmas morning! Check out the LoveHoney Sexy Gifts & Games available online for some fun ideas!

Have A Naughty Christmas & A Horny New Year

 

xoxox

Sumptuous Soaks

Winter is a somewhat stressful season. One's main priority is to stay warm and dry, which isn't always easy. I don't know about you but at the end of the day all I want to do is light some scented candles, turn out the lights and lay in a hot bubbly bath until I look like a saturated prune.

A mediocre soak in the tub isn't the way I like my bath times to go. There can't be any rush, there can't be the possibility of someone disturbing you and there almost certainly must be either a) a fantastic book at hand; b) a soundtrack provided by a specifially chosen playlist of my choice or c) this week's More! magazine ready to read cover to cover.

Before all of the above is put into place you need to have all of the essential ingredients needed for such a delicious and stress-free soak:

1) Bath Gel/Oil/Creme
December is such a wonderful time to shop for bath stuff as not only do they make an easy and thought-free gift for that acquaintance of yours, it also makes an affordable Christmas treat for yourself too! Having seen Le Maison de Senteurs advertised in Marie Claire this month I fell in love with the collection without even having my hands on it. The bath stuff on offer at Marks & Spencer looks like bottled luxury and even I can shell out £7.50 for such wonders.
Jo Malone Bath Oils (available at John Lewis) are also a treat for your over-worked body. Red Roses, Orange Blossom and White Jasmine & Mint are among the scents on my wishlist. I hope Santa is reading this...
So we have luxury on a budget at Marks & Spencer and we are treating outselves at John Lewis but what if we wanted to lust after the big name labels just as we would when deciding on a new pair of shoes? Well, Givenchy Perfuming Bath Gel, Fendi Bath Gel, Prada Candy Bath Gel and Versace Vanitas Bath Gel can all be found at Harrods, of course, and all for under £30 a bottle. How good have you been this year?

2) Scented Candles
A bath is not a bath without the anti-stress atmosphere. The flickering of a few strategically placed candles can do wonders for the soul.
Busy Bee Candles are criminally under-priced and offer some delicious scents at this time of year. Cinnamon Buns, Hollyberry, Mistletoe & Mulberry can all be found in the Busy Bee Christmas Selection for only £1.25 each! That is definitely bath-time on a budget and leaves much more in the kitty for your Prada Bath Gel!!!
To treat yourself, The Melt Co. Scented Candle Collections are to die for. The Angel Collection, The Rich Cream Collection and The Blush Collection are by far my favourites. You could go mad shopping here.
Then again, if you've got the designer Bath Gel why not go all out and have just-as-designer candles? The White Company are the perfect choice to go on a spending splurge, especially if you opt for a couple of the Noir Large 3-Wick Candles which are £70 each!

3) After-Bath Delights
So after your lush bath, you have to get out and dry. What a waste of time if you have to get out and dry yourself with your boring, everyday towels? The Dunelm Mill Hotel Collection Towels will be the perfect accessory to see you out of the bath in style and comfort, and are only £12.99!
Alternatively, treat yourself with The White Company's Hydrocotton Towels or go designer with Ralph Lauren Home Bath Towels available from Selfridges.

Once your dry you need to slip into some super comfy, super warm and super trendy PJs. See my blog on Kourtney Kardashian's pyjama style to get some nightware inspiration!

Then one last final touch to this perfect evening is the robe. Treat yourself to a Dunelm Mill 100% Egyptian Cotton Robe to get that hotel-fresh feeling or continue the designer feel by heading back to Harrods for gorgeous robes from Juicy Couture, Elle Macpherson Intimates and Stella McCartney.

Happy Bubbles!

 

 

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Thrifty Thursday - My DIY Christmas Wreath

Good afternoon Bloggers, I'm full of pride and emotion as I present to you my first creation of what will be a weekly post, 'Thrifty Thursday'.

Popping to town this morning in freezing temperatures, I pondered to myself what to buy for this wreath. I've never done anything like this before and found myself quite bemused at where to start.
Plodding around the pound shop I realised that my wreath could have whatever my little heart desired on it; pink stars, glitter, rainbow tinsel, etc, however I decided to start small.
I really wanted my little wreath to match the standards of those in the other blogs; I wanted to be just like the big kids!

With glitter glue, shiny baubles and gold-sprayed mistletoe in my basket I didn't feel very advanced. But I was happy, so I continued to the supermarket. As soon as I walk into Asda I spot a delightful little bargain in the shape of a 2ft 'Smartprice' Christmas tree! At £1.97, I'd be perfectly happy chopping it up.

Heading home I calculated what I've spent for my wreath. Total was literally £5. A fiver. Happy days, just had to get this thing together...

Laying out my materials in front of me as I sat cross-legged on my living room floor, I felt a little bit lame. I powered through though...
What I used: branches from a 2ft christmas tree (cut off and held together in the shape of a circle with twine I had in my cupboard), gold bead from Asda, bit of cellotape to re-inforce some terrible tying of mine, pretty fake flowers from the pound shop and silver glitter glue. That is all.

45 minutes later my Thrifty Thursday creation is complete! I have superglue all over my fingers and glitter in my hair:



It's not exactly the steadiest looking thing in the world, nor does it look like an adult has put it together but the main thing is... I like it. And so does my Mum. So it shall hang loud and proud in my hallway!

What do you think? Do I deserve a pat on the back or should I start over? Considering equivalent styles can be bought for up to £20 a piece, is it worth the saving?

Comment below or tweet me @sheldan2207

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What Are Your Desirables?

Walk into Accessorize and how do you feel? Open a Bombay Duck catalogue, are you just as excited? Does the organised chaos in Paperchase make total sense to you?

 

Then you've found the blog for you. After spending almost 35 minutes in H&M deciding between the beige beanie hat or the red rib-knit hat with the ickle bow detail (and then checking out with both) I realised my need for accessories has gotten a little out of hand.

 

Ornamental bird cages, Thomas Sabo and Christmas Ribbon are among my Most Desired Items today and I'll tell you why...

 

The vintage, Victorian bird cage image has forever been used to 'pretty up' an item, from bedsheets to hanging ornaments, it has always been a popular pattern between the frenzied accessory-holder. With the likes of  Lydia Bright and Dawn Porter consistently looking flawless in quirky, unique styles the vintage style flag is flying high again: 



Today's Vintage Bird Cage 'Pick of the Day' is
this stunning Lulu Guinness Birdcage Umbrella from Brollies Galore:

 

 

My next most desired items come from the Seasonal Thomas Sabo Collection.

 Diamond encrusted polar bears, prefectly detailed snowflakes and a super stylish snow-doll are just some of the lust-worthy collection at Thomas Sabo at the moment. Which is your favourite?



 

My Thomas Sabo fave, and therefore my pick of the day, is a proud looking, sparkling penguin perfect for every lady's christmas list. Absolutely adorbs:

 

Whilst we are on the subject of Christmas (22 sleeps!), have you seen what's on offer in Paperchase's christmas section this year?

 

Let your gifts stand out from beneath the tree by using some of their delightful 'Scandi' patterned boxes and gift wraps, or use their plain brown gift wrap and complete the look using their wonderful selection of ribbons, stickers and patterned tape!







 

 Today's Paperchase Christmas Pick of the Day:

 

 

Their wonderful gift wrap perfect for every present this christmas.

 

Have a stylish one this year!

 

 

 

Tomorrow on Your Desirables:

 

 

Niche Music Boxes

 

DIY Christmas Wreaths

 

Snow Boots

 

 

 

 

Feel free to leave a comment or tweet me @sheldan2207

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