tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91489197745243740222024-02-02T10:14:07.362+00:00The Art Of Winging ItThe Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-17972216032564806132015-12-24T18:00:00.000+00:002016-01-05T12:12:32.874+00:00Blogmas Day 23: Christmas Meal and Carol Service...<div style="text-align: center;">
I always feel very lucky to have such a lovely bunch of Family and Friends but at Christmas time these feelings of gratitude are amplified. I am especially grateful this year as I get to have 2 Christmas dinners! Here's how I spent the first...<br />
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It's a school tradition for alumni to gather at school for a special carol service. This year will be our first year as alumni so we decided to make the most of the night and gathered a small group of friends for a Christmas Meal together at a place called the Grange Farm.<br />
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Post-service we filed out into the foyer and were greeted by mince pies and treats as well as mulled wine. We mingled with previous student and teachers whilst nibbling on the snacks.<br />
It was great to see teachers and friends alike and a lovely Christmas treat.<br />
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The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-72479212913248045902015-12-22T18:00:00.000+00:002016-01-05T12:10:36.619+00:00Blogmas Day 22: Red Lip Make-Up...<div style="text-align: center;">
Several posts ago I shared my Top 3 Christmas Red Lips (Read <a href="http://theartofwingingit.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/blogmas-day-christmas-red-lip.html" target="_blank"><b>Here</b></a>), so it only seemed right to share how to do a quick and easy Red Lip look!<br />
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For the Base I simply used my Mac Studio Sculpt Foundation in NC20 and concealed underneath my eyes with the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Ivory. The concealer really brightens up the area and has great coverage.</div>
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Finally for the lips I used the<span style="color: black;"> </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Revlon/Revlon-Coloburst-Matte-Balm-Stain-2-7g-Striking/p/844560#.VmLuhI_XJMs" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Stain in Striking</span></b></a>...<br />
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The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-19824098695063302022015-12-21T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-21T18:02:34.428+00:00Blogmas Day 21: 5 Under £5 - One for the Music Lover...<div style="text-align: center;">
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As a huge music lover, I listen to music a lot during the day. I especially like to plug in some earphones and turn the music up when I'm travelling.<br />
Because of the amount of time I spend with earphones on I know how important it is to have good quality and comfortable headphones. These <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EO20MGW?keywords=gumy%20earphones&qid=1450720545&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Gummy earphones</b></span></a> are my favourite affordable yet decent quality pair...<br />
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Everyone uses earphones now and again and it never hurts to have a spare pair as back up, so these are a great unisex present not only for music lovers, but for everyone!<br />
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Thanks for Reading! :)<br />
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The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-78170990282367611222015-12-20T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-21T14:10:30.556+00:00Blogmas Day 20: Christmas Outfit...<div style="text-align: center;">
A Christmas outfit for me has to look smart but be comfortable enough to wear all day (and most of the night!). This can be a tricky combo to find so this year I planned ahead...<br />
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I chose this <a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0318564009.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">Dark Plum Coloured Lace Dress from H&M</span></b></a>. The straight cut may not be the most flattering, but makes it comfy and ensures the skirt wont fly up with the wind!<br />
The colour is a rich wintery purple colour and the lace pattern makes it look quite classic. It's the type of dress you can dress up or dress down. In this case I chose to dress it down...<br />
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Thus outfit was easy to put together and is quite a laid back making it perfect for a Christmas with the family!<br />
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Thanks for Reading :)<br />
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What are your Christmas outfit plans?</div>
The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-90683385186841173852015-12-19T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-19T19:13:48.209+00:00Blogmas Day 19: DIY Christmas Card...<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've received a fair share of handmade Christmas cards and I'm always amazed at how good they look.</div>
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Step 1: Fold your A5 piece of card in half<br />
Step 2: Measure out a piece of foil a bit smaller than A6. Tear the edges to give a more rugged effect.<br />
Step 3: Stick the foil to the front of the card nearer the bottom of the page.<br />
Step 4: Use the A4 paper to create around 3 paper snowflakes that'll fit on the foil. You can use blue toned pens to add some simple patterns to them.<br />
Step 5: Stick the Snowflakes on the foil section of the card.<br />
Step 6: Write Merry Christmas above the foil section (as the card is handmade you can personalise the greeting at the top!)<br />
Step 7: Fill the inside with a message to the recipient and mail off!<br />
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Christmas Party treats are abundant at this time of year and having had a go at a few myself this year I thought I'd share one of my favourites; Festive Teacakes. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtWm5t5lj5q4X_UcnWkDq2zidYG1pY9_IeFvBf2Kmdm_lRL1XROLd1cbIS6f8SY7kYPctlEoMDXEd323-Oemm0YOBGiplQSIClv4XdqwpPJ2-tDTG2EWOYba-wsXKe4-xHtDFchTZZA/s1600/P1010335+%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZQs9p_nAULfitwZ1oMFR5mZSXDDZfqBEqk94DKjx5ZhqCBpcSGAgcgiRZAkPbeOMgek-ICegj-LoMZveQgI86UqTikK4_3K0rYjFVvQhk6W4X3GuN9Mz451uvXXiMhshio0fzUd43g/s1600/P1010340+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZQs9p_nAULfitwZ1oMFR5mZSXDDZfqBEqk94DKjx5ZhqCBpcSGAgcgiRZAkPbeOMgek-ICegj-LoMZveQgI86UqTikK4_3K0rYjFVvQhk6W4X3GuN9Mz451uvXXiMhshio0fzUd43g/s1600/P1010340+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>You can transform your Teacakes (available in most supermarkets) into a Christmas pudding or Rudolph with these ingredients;</div>
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Rudolph:<br />
Use a Knife to make 2 incisions at the top of the Teacakes. Cut the Curly Wurly into small pieces that look like antlers. Push these into the incisions.<br />
Finally ice on Eyes a nose and a mouth.<br />
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Christmas Puddings:<br />
Ice a large circle onto the top of the Teacake. Use the nozzle of the icing tube to tease bits of icing down the sides.<br />
Use the red and green icing to draw on holly.<br />
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I hope you enjoy trying out some of these treats and if you have any suggestions let me know in the comments!<br />
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Thanks for Reading! :)</div>
The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-75149401610957041912015-12-17T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-18T19:28:37.035+00:00Blogmas Day 17: Natural Christmas Look<div style="text-align: center;">
My Christmas Day Make-up varies from year to year. I don't tend to plan my Make-up beforehand however seeing as last year I went for glitter galore this year I may tone it down and do my current Natural Make-up look...<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLWKICFKGdCh8FcXVzAkKjaeXILcfK9ecBSbiWuUcOnZtbn36FTt0NHTu5efJEIPu3mQDJTmM8yXl0nOWz-cIkaWuE0S3ttEHnB0M8fhDtSZ6OUgaMLEckg1kEfZSIdnBr3MGtmH-_Q/s1600/IMG_4671+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLWKICFKGdCh8FcXVzAkKjaeXILcfK9ecBSbiWuUcOnZtbn36FTt0NHTu5efJEIPu3mQDJTmM8yXl0nOWz-cIkaWuE0S3ttEHnB0M8fhDtSZ6OUgaMLEckg1kEfZSIdnBr3MGtmH-_Q/s1600/IMG_4671+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Since any Christmas Day lip has to last all day I went for a long lasting lip. I chose the <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Bourjois/-Bourjois-Rouge-Edition-Velvet-lipstick-Nude-ist-07/p/999074#.VnKJY4_XKP8" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in Nude-ist</span></b></a>. The formula is matte, so looks quite natural and is the most comfortable matte lip I've ever used (read more about the formula <a href="http://theartofwingingit.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/blogmas-day-christmas-red-lip.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">here</span></b></a>). The colour is very pink for a nude, but with no blush on it's not too overwhelming!<br />
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I won't know how I'm going to do my make-up until the big day, but this is look would be a good choice as it lasts all day with out touch ups! (Photo to the left was taken 11 hours after application and all the make-up was intact)<br />
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P.s Check back for a more Glitzy and Glam Christmas look soon!</div>
The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-50703488964358105352015-12-16T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-16T18:39:05.698+00:00Blogmas Day 16: 5 Under £5 - One for the Sentimental One...<div style="text-align: center;">
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The presents I tend to cherish the most are ones that are personalised or including photos. So it's no surprise that a picture frame would be a present suggestion by me! This frame from tiger is a bit different in that the individual frames included are painted in metallic hues and are textured with patterns. It gives a more colourful and fun look to a cute frame.<br />
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It doesn't take much effort to select some photos of the recipient and friends, but picking just the right group of photos can make the frame so much more valuable to the receiver! I also did a post only yesterday on how you can make a Photo Hanger (<a href="http://theartofwingingit.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/blogmas-day-17-diy-washing-line-photo.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">read here</span></b></a>), if your a bit strapped for cash!</div>
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With Christmas Holidays now upon us everyone's sure to have a couple of hours free and no idea what to do with them! Personally I hate being idle and love doing craft things, so this post shows one of the DIY ideas I came up with this year, a Washing Line Photo Hanger!</div>
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It's a cute homemade alternative to a store bought frame and pretty simple to make and adapt, so here's how to make it...</div>
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Cardboard (30cm x 30cm), String, Paper Fasteners (20mm), Mini Pegs, Photos</div>
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These can be displayed anywhere; on a shelf in a book case or you can simply bluetack it to a wall.</div>
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You can even give this away as a present in a frame, such as this one!</div>
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The homemade feel of these makes them a much more thoughtful present than a store bought frame :)</div>
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I find it difficult to wear trousers (or pants) as part of any smart or party outfits. Partially because I am very petite and trousers tend to make me look even smaller and partially because I struggle to fit them into a smart look. However this outfit is one that includes trousers styled to integrate nicely into the overall smart and quite sparkly (thanks to the top and H&M x Balmain Clutch and Ring) outfit...<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8tnyu1-rSCBAizCsW2L2T57V8HPUimmJHi3l7dVoder5XwKOwpg86PbsHdVkDtpcZFpOub29v1riG4cKLmBzK-crnCPcXd829imWVnDE25cNNyZaghOp263ev9iDdEYGkx0v8Gwo4A/s1600/silver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8tnyu1-rSCBAizCsW2L2T57V8HPUimmJHi3l7dVoder5XwKOwpg86PbsHdVkDtpcZFpOub29v1riG4cKLmBzK-crnCPcXd829imWVnDE25cNNyZaghOp263ev9iDdEYGkx0v8Gwo4A/s320/silver.jpg" width="175" /></a>The trousers are somewhere between trouser and legging and the fact that they're quite hugging makes legs look slimmer and longer (similar <a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0346941001.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">here</span></b></a> or<b><span style="color: purple;"> </span></b><a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0331729001.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">here</span></b></a>). The black trousers are perfect as yo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJUgxMR28pgz6plMM4Rb4GbPf_i7JSHfrU8UYwHrvRbNU15iWyDyqJyZZf9BLahnQ4HWBPPJ3bTeIQ2cBepK-yimxh_6CJqKJq_DJU6qABQeHdsac1OEu_H1FOEmNSfYlaGkpMKU2vQ/s1600/silver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>u can style them with almost any colour. This specific top from Topshop was chosen because of the large quantity of silver embroidery which went nicely with the clutch. The <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8tnyu1-rSCBAizCsW2L2T57V8HPUimmJHi3l7dVoder5XwKOwpg86PbsHdVkDtpcZFpOub29v1riG4cKLmBzK-crnCPcXd829imWVnDE25cNNyZaghOp263ev9iDdEYGkx0v8Gwo4A/s1600/silver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>blazer from H&M (similar <a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0225908007.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;"><b>here</b></span></a>) I wore on top was also black to compliment the trousers. It also had grey cuffs which could be seen as subtly matching the silver theme.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5dIE2iBMc57R0C5szNU9CcP4BaICXtm_w4Bn-tL5To48R6skA5Hudy8AV13r3vn1Z3TE-7OLv8t_ad8hwB3GCnYo-KrXvtux_V57tVriwXDujlIxgpQpzmzFRcTdXFZ3BKGdQen3nA/s1600/accessories+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5dIE2iBMc57R0C5szNU9CcP4BaICXtm_w4Bn-tL5To48R6skA5Hudy8AV13r3vn1Z3TE-7OLv8t_ad8hwB3GCnYo-KrXvtux_V57tVriwXDujlIxgpQpzmzFRcTdXFZ3BKGdQen3nA/s320/accessories+collage.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div>
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I hope these H&M x Balmain Look Books have given an insight into my party outfit taste and also perhaps given some inspiration!<br />
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Thanks for Reading! :)</div>
The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-40689441538255769962015-12-13T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-14T23:28:59.927+00:00Blogmas Day 13: The Winter Tag<div style="text-align: center;">
No explanation needed, here's the Winter Tag...<br />
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<strong>Top 2 Winter Beauty Essentials</strong></div>
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Moisturiser and a plum lip!<br />
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Patterned tights and boots. I tend to wear skirts or dresses with patterned tights or short boots. I could be dressed like that all year-long and not get bored!</div>
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<b>What shoes do you tend to wear the most in the winter?</b></div>
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<strong> Favorite Winter Accessory</strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMI2g5enC1WFBMazyAFZXsjk0ZcSfHat7G0baExUNuOj_qAgFkwp6umNxAYslN-Bd8wdVYMWV0x9oZaC1zOrqISj1pYwCrVYCu6w1eyEQrjDXy0FRgb83Pj9PqpoG4tRaM7mlJrgDYg/s1600/nail+polish+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMI2g5enC1WFBMazyAFZXsjk0ZcSfHat7G0baExUNuOj_qAgFkwp6umNxAYslN-Bd8wdVYMWV0x9oZaC1zOrqISj1pYwCrVYCu6w1eyEQrjDXy0FRgb83Pj9PqpoG4tRaM7mlJrgDYg/s200/nail+polish+%25284%2529.jpg" width="179" /></a>Touch screen gloves, my hands are forever cold!</div>
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<strong> Favorite Winter Nail Polish</strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMI2g5enC1WFBMazyAFZXsjk0ZcSfHat7G0baExUNuOj_qAgFkwp6umNxAYslN-Bd8wdVYMWV0x9oZaC1zOrqISj1pYwCrVYCu6w1eyEQrjDXy0FRgb83Pj9PqpoG4tRaM7mlJrgDYg/s1600/nail+polish+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>A dark black and silver sparkly shade from Jack Wills called Dark Star.</div>
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<strong> Hot Cocoa or Apple Cider?</strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenhlgTOjLSSs4t78xYx_0BbUex3ddGAO-fBpaE4eu8d5W5ovcE2K1sspqHDKJu6ALcyoMm93VS2SmMqZwWGHOfWk_XNhH04q3XHuWNJ_LATtKCRImNSwZ8oupQGlu1hXYAbyXMlya2w/s1600/Candle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenhlgTOjLSSs4t78xYx_0BbUex3ddGAO-fBpaE4eu8d5W5ovcE2K1sspqHDKJu6ALcyoMm93VS2SmMqZwWGHOfWk_XNhH04q3XHuWNJ_LATtKCRImNSwZ8oupQGlu1hXYAbyXMlya2w/s200/Candle.jpg" width="101" /></a>Hot Cocoa (Hot Chocolate)!</div>
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<b> Favorite Winter Candle?</b></div>
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<span class="wp-smiley wp-emoji wp-emoji-uneasy" title=":/">I don't burn candles very often, but it'd probably be cinnamon</span></div>
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<b> Snowboarding or Skiing?</b></div>
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Neither, sleighing all the way ;)</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenhlgTOjLSSs4t78xYx_0BbUex3ddGAO-fBpaE4eu8d5W5ovcE2K1sspqHDKJu6ALcyoMm93VS2SmMqZwWGHOfWk_XNhH04q3XHuWNJ_LATtKCRImNSwZ8oupQGlu1hXYAbyXMlya2w/s1600/Candle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><b> Have you ever gone Ice Skating? Are you any good or do you FAIL miserably?</b></div>
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Yes,a few times including a winter wonderland or two! But the goal is to skate at the Rockerfeller Centre (in New York)!</div>
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<strong> Does it snow where you live?</strong></div>
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Yes, occasionally</div>
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<strong> Have you ever made a snowman?</strong></div>
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<span class="wp-smiley wp-emoji wp-emoji-tongue" title=":P">Yup, I'm an expert maker of mini snowmen!</span></div>
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<strong> What holiday do you celebrate?</strong></div>
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All of them! Why waste a perfectly good opportunity to get together and have fun?!</div>
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<strong> Favorite Christmas/Holiday song?</strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenhlgTOjLSSs4t78xYx_0BbUex3ddGAO-fBpaE4eu8d5W5ovcE2K1sspqHDKJu6ALcyoMm93VS2SmMqZwWGHOfWk_XNhH04q3XHuWNJ_LATtKCRImNSwZ8oupQGlu1hXYAbyXMlya2w/s1600/Candle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span class="wp-smiley wp-emoji wp-emoji-wink" title=";)">Either Christmas Lights by Coldplay or Frank Sinatra's Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></span></div>
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<strong> Favorite Christmas/Holiday movie?</strong></div>
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<strong> What is your favorite winter treat? (candy cane, gingerbread, etc…)</strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwNzIZLCqKiUiqO-xtzYyIiTVcuvxBCnhwhNUqjzkFCmEmhIvE3lDzAHQD_rc6DMtTJLaKbSJQQ5S8hyqDd_Ij7VwUZ1E3u7lEiDp-IX7bcTc1DMHUMnJPPhvcCH2TwFdHlB_Ul6_JA/s1600/biscuits+5+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Stained Glass Window Biscuits! I've done a blog post on the recipe for them which you can read <a href="http://theartofwingingit.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/blogmas-day-7-stained-glass-window.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">here</span></b></a>!</div>
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<strong> If you were to ask Santa for one thing and you were guaranteed to get it, what would it be? (even if you don’t celebrate Christmas)</strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwNzIZLCqKiUiqO-xtzYyIiTVcuvxBCnhwhNUqjzkFCmEmhIvE3lDzAHQD_rc6DMtTJLaKbSJQQ5S8hyqDd_Ij7VwUZ1E3u7lEiDp-IX7bcTc1DMHUMnJPPhvcCH2TwFdHlB_Ul6_JA/s1600/biscuits+5+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>The miracle of world peace and the end of world hunger/human trafficking inequality etc. basically a transformation into utopia! But failing that, millions of frequent flyer miles and a travel companion would be pretty nice!</div>
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<strong> Do you have anything fun planned for this winter?</strong></div>
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Yes! Lot's of get-togethers, nights out, sleepovers and an exciting New Years!<br />
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I tag <a href="https://justanordinarygirl1996.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;"><b>justanordinarygirl96</b></span></a> and anyone else reading this!<br />
If you have already done the tag or decide to do it, let me know in the comments :)<br />
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Thanks for Reading! :)</div>
The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-79922662981537466182015-12-12T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-21T18:04:21.475+00:00Blogmas Day 12: 5 Under £5 - One for the Book Worm...<div style="text-align: center;">
With there being so many genres of books and people having such unique and individual tastes I found it impossible to choose a single book that I thought would make a good Christmas present. I did however manage to narrow it down to 4...</div>
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Quiet by <a href="http://www.quietrev.com/" target="_blank">Susan Cain</a>...<br />
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This book is a well written study into introverts and extroverts. The book begins by explaining that we all fit into categories such as calm extroverts, anxious extroverts, calm introverts and anxious introverts and that in today's world extroverted qualities seem to be thought of as more desirable and valuable. However Caine goes on to use herself as an example of how introverts are equally valuable and how many great contributors to science, literature, technology etc. (the list is endless!) were introverts.</div>
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This book would be perfect not only for someone interested in introverts and extrovert, but those fascinated by sociology, psychology or just stimulating books!</div>
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All The Bright Places by <a href="http://www.jenniferniven.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Niven</a>...<br />
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I don't think there's anyone I wouldn't consider buying this book for as it really is a book that anyone can enjoy!<br />
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The Night Circus by <a href="http://erinmorgenstern.com/" target="_blank">Erin Morgenstern</a>...<br />
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I'm not a great fan of love stories but I wouldn't exactly class this book as just a love story. Although the book is supposed to centre around two characters who do end up falling in love, it doesn't focus solely on them. In fact Morgenstern delves quite deeply into most of the characters who are as equally fascinating as the main two. It's as if she creates separate stories for each character, which she strategically places into the main story. I things I adore most about the book are the style in which it is written so as to keep you in the dark enough to keep you reading continuously till the last page, the characters you can't help but fall for and not to mention the description of the circus itself! I became increasingly melancholy reading about the circus as I will never have the extraordinary pleasure of experience it. I'll just have to settle for donning a red scarf and imagining myself into the book!<br />
Perfect for anyone with half a heart and a penchant for great story telling.<br />
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100 Days Happier by <a href="http://www.domoniquebertolucci.com/dbwelcome" target="_blank">Domonique Bertolucci</a>...<br />
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Although anyone could read this book and enjoy it I think a more mature audience would benefit from this book as you have to be willing to reflect on past experiences and have the determination and resolve to follow the suggestions for the book to have any actual effect!<br />
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What's the best book you've received or given as a present?<br />
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Check back tomorrow at 6pm for the final H&M x Balmain Look Book! (previous ones here; <a href="http://theartofwingingit.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/blogmas-day-2-h-balmain-lookbook-party.html" target="_blank">Look Book 1</a>, <a href="http://theartofwingingit.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/blogmas-day-8-h-x-balmain-look-book.html" target="_blank">Look Book 2</a>)<br />
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The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-14817165105652160852015-12-11T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-11T19:08:31.065+00:00Blogmas Day 11: Christmas Market fun!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Recently I've seen a fair few Christmas Market posts on Instagram (you can follow me here) and the stalls, the food and the decorations fostered a longing to experience one too. So I did and took some photos of my own in an attempt to capture the atmosphere...</div>
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We arrived at around 5 o' clock so it was already quite dark, but not the menacing type as the lights draping the area emitted a calming blue aura. The stalls really stood out to me as they looked less like stalls and more like miniature Victorian houses, complete with windows and tiled roof's dusted in snow and covered in lights. They were inviting and even homely as were the owners!<br />
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Feeling compelled to take a closer look, we went to the best stall of all; the one laden with sweets and treats...</div>
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The atmosphere was such that we were more than content not doing much else than admiring the place. There was not all that much to do at the market itself but the atmosphere of excitement and the cosy arrangement of things is what made it great.<br />
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P.s a huuuuuuge thank you to my local guide (if you're reading this!) I wouldn't have found my way to the "suicide squad" without you :P</div>
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Christmas Presents can be a tiresome task and are no easy feat if the recipient can't receive the present in person.</div>
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As most of my friends packed up and scattered around the country for Uni this year (from Exeter to Liverpool and many places in between!) it seemed impossible to send all of them different presents!</div>
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It was a stroke of luck that whilst scrolling through my camera roll I found a picture of a care package one of my friends had received for the start of Uni.</div>
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I realised that a small care package full of Christmassy things and baked goods could be the perfect solution to the present panic I was experiencing.<br />
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I wrote down a list of necessary items and then set about town on a mission with one of my friends (read her blog <a href="https://justanordinarygirl1996.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">here</span></b></a>!). It was great having another set of eyes to point out trinkets and things I myself wouldn't have considered including!</div>
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After compiling all the items set of to create the baked goods. I needed something sturdy enough to withstand travel but also tasty and cute! Thus my traditional Stained Glass Window Biscuits came into play, the recipe for which you can read <a href="http://theartofwingingit.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/blogmas-day-7-stained-glass-window.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">here</span></b></a>.</div>
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With the biscuits and items now at hand the first task was wrapping the biscuits up nicely...</div>
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To do this I used some gold patterned cellophane from tiger and cut out a 12" by 12" square. I placed the biscuits in the middle and pulled the corners and edges up above the centre of the biscuits. I twisted the cellophane and then tied some golden ribbon around it in a bow. Lastly I added a gift tag with an inside joke or funny suggestion as to where they could be eaten! </div>
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Christmassy Nail Polish (Revlon)</div>
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Chocolate Coins (in tissue paper)</div>
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Other Chocolate</div>
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With the boxes filled, I added bubble wrap to fill up any extra space. I sealed the boxes with parcel tape and wrapped them in brown parcel paper. I used ribbons to decorate the presents with a classic bow. Finally I wrote Christmas cards out and addressed and taped these to the front.<br />
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The thing about these packages is that they may not cost a great deal to put together, but the effort and thought gone into them, from the items chosen to the funny little note and also the little bows and finishing touches, will really brighten up the recipients day especially if they're not expecting it!</div>
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Thanks for Reading! :)</div>
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What item would you want most in a care package?</div>
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Many people have a special recipe that they like to whip out around Christmas, for me it's these Stained Glass Window Biscuits! They're pretty, taste nice and can be used to make some cute edible tree ornaments!</div>
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24 Fox's Glacier Fruits (Boiled Sweets)<br />
300g of Plain Flour<br />
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175g of Butter<br />
1 level teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon<br />
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Step 2: Cut up the butter into small cubes (approx. 12), rub this into the Flour and Cinnamon (you can use ground ginger if you're not a fan of Cinnamon!) with your fingertips until the mixture looks like bread crumbs.<br />
Step 3: Add the Golden Syrup and mix together with a butter knife until big lumps form.<br />
Step 4: Pick up the mixture and mould it into a dough. Wrap the dough in Clingfilm and leave to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.<br />
Step 5:Whilst the dough Chills sort the Boiled sweets into different colours and place them in separate freezer bags. Take a Rolling Pin or a Meat Tenderiser and bash the sweets to break them. Put these into separate bowls.<br />
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Step 6: Line 3 Trays with Baking Paper and Preheat the oven to 180C (160C with Fan) or Gas 4.<br />
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Step 8: Use shaped cutters to cut out star and circle shapes. Take a smaller circular cutter (you can use shot glasses if you don't have any that small!) to cut out small circles in the middle of the shapes.<br />
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Step 10: Fill the large holes with the crushed boiled sweets, so they are almost overflowing.<br />
Step 11: Bake for 15 minutes or until the sweets have melted.<br />
Step 12: Enjoy hanging them up on your tree or testing a few out!<br />
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Thanks for Reading! :)<br />
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P.S Keep an eye out for a post on how I wrap them for presents in a care-package!</div>
The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-25775758994582799482015-12-08T18:00:00.001+00:002015-12-08T18:10:31.925+00:00Blogmas Day 8: H&M x Balmain Look Book Part 2...<div style="text-align: center;">
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The 'essentials' I chose make the outfit a bit too fancy for day wear, but still work nicely with the beautiful clutch from the collection. The Suede Red side went perfectly with the heels and top and the black leather side complimented the outfit too.<br />
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P.S a giveaway featuring some H&M x Balmain items is on the horizon, check back soon...</div>
The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-42849229202345094662015-12-07T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-08T18:34:50.271+00:00Blogmas Day 7: 5 Under £5 - One for the Make-Up Newbie...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dme7NpSqm4V6avRMo7YtoR4CAioRuEb9JQeufUd16WqGj_lUq8E-I3vSTpZrzdK4IGE24ZS4vj2aT7w1FzwGrEdQJC38v12qRLz9CGseML1df0HVFiZywDeYSkcwQcdhmwLO_fTEAA/s1600/mb+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Good Make-up Brushes are hard to find and good, affordable brushes are even rarer to stumble across!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dme7NpSqm4V6avRMo7YtoR4CAioRuEb9JQeufUd16WqGj_lUq8E-I3vSTpZrzdK4IGE24ZS4vj2aT7w1FzwGrEdQJC38v12qRLz9CGseML1df0HVFiZywDeYSkcwQcdhmwLO_fTEAA/s1600/mb+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dme7NpSqm4V6avRMo7YtoR4CAioRuEb9JQeufUd16WqGj_lUq8E-I3vSTpZrzdK4IGE24ZS4vj2aT7w1FzwGrEdQJC38v12qRLz9CGseML1df0HVFiZywDeYSkcwQcdhmwLO_fTEAA/s200/mb+4.jpg" width="186" /></a>However to my surprise I found a set of 4 brushes from Superdrug all for £5. The set includes a powder, blusher, eyeshadow and foundation brushes. They look sleek and the differing colours make for a pretty brush collection.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dme7NpSqm4V6avRMo7YtoR4CAioRuEb9JQeufUd16WqGj_lUq8E-I3vSTpZrzdK4IGE24ZS4vj2aT7w1FzwGrEdQJC38v12qRLz9CGseML1df0HVFiZywDeYSkcwQcdhmwLO_fTEAA/s1600/mb+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>They're soft but firm and are comparable to the Real Techniques brushes. They apply their various mediums perfectly although I wish the eyeshadow brush was fluffier so could be used to smoke out shadows rather than just pack colour on the lid!</div>
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All in all this set is perfect for someone who needs to fill a few gaps in their collection or as a starter set for someone just starting out!</div>
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The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-24850584975480662832015-12-06T18:00:00.001+00:002015-12-11T10:52:02.789+00:00Blogmas Day 6: The Christmas Tag...<h3 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;">I don't really do tags but the questions were interesting for this one and I thought writing this post on my way to a Christmas Market would get me into the Christmas mood, so enjoy...</span></h3>
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<span style="color: purple;">1. What is your favorite Christmas film?</span></h3>
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Elf! Two years ago I had a bunch of friends round on Christmas Eve-Eve and we watched Elf, ate a ton of sweets made a pass the parcel and <span style="color: black;">had one of the best chilled days together so that movie is full of nostalgia!</span></div>
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Yes, although It was mostly frost with tiny patches of snow! But there was just enough for a mini snowman, so it counts ;)</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">3. Where do you usually spend your holiday?</span></h3>
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There's too many to choose from! But either Christmas Lights by Coldplay or Frank Sinatra's Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08MOKgb-WljCxQKpnYefBQHk06u7xXhh86hrYUgSHSNcCvYfYxshCopSo9BSXHgqTShmyPvoA4jmxNwdHqQHqpxbTueaqXPG-ZASDLkBEYcc_h3WtLD6n7-8zG69D540_lmKxX9rQzA/s1600/christmas+lights+coldplay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="color: purple;">6. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer?</span></h3>
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Rudolph, Vixen, Dasher, Prancer, Donner... and that's all I can remember!</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">7. What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?</span></h3>
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My auntie recruits all my cousins in food prep for Christmas day and It's just a fun day where everyone gets involved and we watch movies and eat lots of snacks and finish it all off with a take-away feast!</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">8. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?</span></h3>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNmVKKopghCwu3XDh1qE1T_V4TAbjP2li3bYGM-bOJWrFZRCP5QyYVbdYOt890AVDfOyvU1iWca2U1spt8Eq7yl-t3jwDnaKXXHF7YfjrUvjYDo_XpY63ySBbZpFQVwsqvsVIVYjaqQ/s1600/biscuits+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Fake but a pretty good one if I do say so myself!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNmVKKopghCwu3XDh1qE1T_V4TAbjP2li3bYGM-bOJWrFZRCP5QyYVbdYOt890AVDfOyvU1iWca2U1spt8Eq7yl-t3jwDnaKXXHF7YfjrUvjYDo_XpY63ySBbZpFQVwsqvsVIVYjaqQ/s1600/biscuits+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNmVKKopghCwu3XDh1qE1T_V4TAbjP2li3bYGM-bOJWrFZRCP5QyYVbdYOt890AVDfOyvU1iWca2U1spt8Eq7yl-t3jwDnaKXXHF7YfjrUvjYDo_XpY63ySBbZpFQVwsqvsVIVYjaqQ/s200/biscuits+4.png" width="193" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: purple;">9. What is your all-time favorite holiday food/sweet treat?</span></h3>
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Stained glass window biscuits (recipe <a href="http://theartofwingingit.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/blogmas-day-7-stained-glass-window.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">here</span></b></a>!). </div>
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<span style="color: purple;">10. Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?</span></h3>
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Giving gifts! Well more of the shopping for presents. Nothings better than finding the perfect present for someone!</div>
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Pro thanks to emulating past presents of two of my friends (thanks Lottie and Hannah!) .<br />
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When my youngest cousin dressed as Elsa for Christmas and performed a cute number for us all!</div>
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I think I was always suspicious of Santa but TV programmes confirmed the worst at around the age of 7.</div>
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Getting to see all the family and friends in a relaxing atmosphere!</div>
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The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-61274062746784133672015-12-05T18:00:00.001+00:002015-12-05T18:52:55.561+00:00Blogmas Day 5: The Christmas Red Lip...<div style="text-align: center;">
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A Red Lip around Christmas is no unusual occurrence. But with so many shades and finishes it's difficult to pick one to wear! So to help I've picked and shared my top three Christmas Red Lips!<br />
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This True Red Matte Shade is versatile as it can be worn comfortably during the day as well as into the night. It lasts several hours on the lip and despite being matte is very comfortable and not drying at all. It's definitely a winner for easy application although you do have to wait a while for it to dry and become matte!</div>
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2. <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/MUA/MUA-Lipstick-Shade-1/p/204759" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;"><b>MUA Lipstick in Shade 1</b></span></a>:</div>
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This Bright almost Coral-ey shade is a great day time colour. It adds a bright pop of colour without being too fancy. When applied it does tend to cling to dry patches as it is VERY matte however this can be avoided with either a lip scrub or using a lip balm and blotting before application.</div>
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The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-39811119663819620852015-12-04T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-04T23:24:52.670+00:00Blogmas Day 4: 5 under £5 - One for the Bath-a-holic...<div style="text-align: center;">
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I Love... is a brand that I have been using a lot recently. The bubble bath in Strawberries and Cream was what first drew me in and I've loved every product from them that I've bought since!</div>
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The scents are divine and a little goes a long way in bubble respects.</div>
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However with so many scents on offer it's quite a tough call picking one large bottle.</div>
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The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-89378120948764212342015-12-03T18:00:00.001+00:002015-12-19T02:18:47.710+00:00Blogmas Day 3: A Christmas Surprise for Syria<div style="text-align: center;">
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I have always been quite proud to be British. Our welfare system is undoubtedly one of the best in the world. Healthcare is free as is basic education, there's a benefit system in place that despite the beings who abuse it is actually an extremely helpful tool and prevents even more cases of poverty arising.</div>
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Yesterday at 22:30 MP's voted as to whether airstrikes should be carried out on Syria. 397 MP's, a majority of 174 MP's voted in favour.</div>
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I find it difficult to comprehend how a parliament that advocates such welfare and safety of citizens of this country can allow the murder of countless civilians. Do the lives of Syrians mean less than British Lives?<br />
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Regardless of any positive outcomes that 'may' come from the attack, it will never outweigh the loss of human life that will undoubtedly occur.<br />
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Many Syrians have already lost family and in the coming days many are bound to loose more. So whilst we get ready for Christmas and look forward to being surrounded by our own families I hope we can give some thought to the poor souls who won't be seeing their partners, mothers or sons or grandparents.<br />
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Many seem to think this is all we are to be able to do. Tweet #PrayForSyria or #PrayForHumanity or post a heartfelt message on some social media site. But if a £1 was donated for every time this occurred Syria may not be better off, but the support could ensure the humanitarian efforts can continue to better the situation in any way they possibly can. So instead of sharing on social media how much you wish the airstrikes were not taking place why not donate to the<span style="color: purple;"> </span><a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/Donate-Now/Make-a-single-donation/Syria-Crisis-Appeal" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">BRC Syrian Crisis Appeal</span></b></a><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"> or another charity of your choice?</span></span><br />
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(Sorry for the slightly ranty post, back to a slightly more light-hearted and fun Blogmas post tomorrow!)<br />
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The Art Of Winging Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424876489045156915noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148919774524374022.post-43882769749267646982015-12-03T18:00:00.000+00:002015-12-04T13:24:51.251+00:00Blogmas Day 2: H&M Balmain Lookbook Part 1...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A few weeks ago I posted about the release of the H&M x Balmain collection <b>(</b><a href="http://theartofwingingit.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/hype-balmain-x-h.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: purple;">read it here</span></b></a><b>)</b>. It's safe to say I was incredibly excited for the collection! However the release was a disappointment due to the website meltdown. I didn't manage to get any of the clothing items I'd wanted, but I did grab a few accessories and I've created 3 different looks to show how one could wear them over the Christmas Period.</div>
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This ring is quite chunky but the gorgeous colour makes it a very classy and timeless piece. I teamed it with a similarly coloured <b><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/36612?article=36612-C&cm_vc=SEARCH#article=36612-C" target="_blank">crop top</a></span></b> from H&M and a<span style="color: black;"> </span><b><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/37177?article=37177-A&cm_vc=SEARCH" target="_blank">black body-con skirt</a></span></b><span style="color: black;"> for an easy party look. I threw on a black coat from New Look (<a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/jackets-and-coats/cameo-rose-black-faux-fur-trim-leather-look-coat_370411201?productFind=search" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;"><b>similar here</b></span></a>) to stave off the cold! To add a bit more colour and to match with the ring I also carried a </span><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/35872?article=35872-B&cm_vc=SEARCH" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">gold bag</span></b></a> also from H&M.</div>
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The green gives the whole outfit a splash of colour and the shade is very Christmassy!<br />
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What's your favourite colour to wear at Christmas?<br />
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P.s Check back soon for a Giveaway featuring some H&M x Balmain items!</div>
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Luckily I have an extremely underrated Christmas EP that I find it hard to believe anyone could dislike; '...And a happy new year' by The Maine<br />
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Although I adore all three original songs, the one I'd recommend the most is 'Santa Stole My Girlfriend'. It's a funny little acoustic track that's sure to make you smile!</div>
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I'd honestly never heard of Blogmas until a few days ago, so it was a pretty snap decision to join in this year!</div>
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I have so many festive ideas and fun posts at the ready so I decided Blogmas would be a great motivator and platform to get posts out there!<br />
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Check back everyday at 6 pm for a new post! :)</div>
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I first heard of Milani about a year ago and I was instantly intrigued by such an affordable yet highly regarded make-up brand. Disappointingly I realised that they do not stock Milani in the UK. However I was a pleasant surprise to find that good old amazon sold some of their products!<br />
It was a challenge trying to decide which items I wanted to try first, especially since I had never seen the products or swatched anything! However being a lipstick lover I decided to go for 3 very different lipsticks...<br />
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The second lipstick; <b>Plumrose</b> is a bright fuchsia shade <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Milani-Colour-Statement-Lipstick-Plumrose/dp/B00BG150XY/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1448399556&sr=1-1&keywords=milani+lipstick+plumrose" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">(Buy Here)</span></b></a>. It has the same consistency and colour pay off however it lasts longer on the lips than the previous shade. The colour is quite a bold one that can definitely be worn during the day as well as at night adding quite an eye-catching pop of colour to your make-up look!<br />
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The final shade is called <b>Chilled Brandy <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Milani-Colour-Statement-Lipstick-Chilled/dp/B00BG154Y4/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1448399603&sr=1-1&keywords=milani+lipstick+chilled+brandy" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">(Buy Here)</span></a></b> and unlike the other two lipsticks it is VERY glittery. This makes application less smooth and can be a bit drying. It's matte and also quite a dark shade making it quite a good nighttime/going out colour.<br />
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All three lipsticks are definitely worth buying (I purchased them for £3.51 each). In fact Naturally Chic and Plumrose tick all the boxes of a perfect lipstick and I would pay three times the price! All in all I'm impressed with the quality of these lipsticks and am looking forward to trying more Milani products!<br />
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Which Lipstick Shade is your favourite? Have you got any Milani recommendations?<br />
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Thanks for reading :)</div>
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