From Mum & Dad
Getting this crocheted Christmas pudding covered chocolate orange in my stocking made me very happy as my very talented mum made it! It was my favourite thing on our crochet stalls and now I have one of my own I'll treasure it forever, thought I'll eat the chocolate orange, of course. It's a little reminder of what we achieved with our crochet this year and a hobby that we've fallen in love with together! It really made me smile. :)
Mum surprised me with this one as she knew how much I wanted it so it means so much that she got it for me! It's a collection of a bit of everything from LMX Beauty but in exclusive shades! I've already used nearly everything in here and it's honestly so good!
A giant lindor ball! Don't even need to explain why this is amazing.
I genuinely think this is one of my absolute favourite presents of the day. It's a quality street tin but just filled with my absolute favourites. Every time I see it I can't help but have one and there's something amazing about not having to worry about having none left of your favourite flavour. IN LOVE.
The new Harry Potter Hufflepuff eyeshadow palette! I've been thinking they should do house palettes for years so I'm so glad to finally have one in my collection. I like the hufflepuff palette the best as I wear golds, oranges and yellows (could have just said warm tones lol) all the time. I can't wait to do a look with this palette to share on here as I've already tried out a few of the shades and am actually really impressed.
Harry Potter makeup brushes that look like the main characters wands! Aren't they just gorgeous and I can confirm the quality is amazing too.
I cannot wait to try these two bath bombs. One is a cauldron and the other is the golden snitch! If these are as good as they look then I'm going to be gutted if they're limited edition.
Every year mum likes to get us something we can wear on Christmas day and this is an outfit I found in the new look sale! I've worn these trousers so much since Christmas and the top goes so well.
These intrigued me so much and I could really do with some sheer and moisturising lipsticks in my collection. The fact they're Harry Potter and fun is a huge bonus!
I've had my eyes on this palette for quite a while. I haven't tried many things from Barry M but it always swathes so beautifully in the shop and the colour selection is so unique and stunning. I think it's one of the only palettes I've reached for since I got it!
I also got another pair of trousers which I'm obsessed with. I love how bold they are at the same time as being comfy as hell. I wore these on New Years eve and they even match with another top I have!
I. Love. These. Boots. They manage to dress up any outfit and add something extra to looks effortlessly. I've already worn them many times since Christmas and can't wait to style them with many more looks.
From family
My brother got me these lovely stickers as I'm really into scrapbooking and always after things to dot around and fill the pages. I've already used to many of them and I'm very pleased with his choices- they all look lush and fit with my scrapbooks well!
He also got me a big tub of tangfastics (which are my faaave haribo's) and my favourite chocolates, Lindor of course!
My sister got me my fave primer and setting spray, Mac Fix + in rose! I've never had a full sized one before, only the Mini Mac bottles so I'm very excited. SMELLS SO GOOD.
My Uncle, Auntie and cousins got me this amazing guitar strap! It's a similar vibe to my blue one on my acoustic guitar which is just what I wanted. I really love it as it reminds me of lizards for some reason so it makes think of Sanga! They also got me this gorgeous scarf/ shawl which is so soft. I love the colours and it goes with all of my favourite jackets so I know i'll be getting tons of wear out of it!
My cousin Ezra got me a lush ectoplasm naked shower gel which I love because it doesn't have plastic packaging so it's better for the planet! It also smells incredible. I hope lush do more things in this scent because I think it's my new favourite. It smells like a creamy chocolate orange and I'm obsessed. Have already used it and forgot to take a picture but I found a picture online and am gutted to see it's limited edition :(
My wonderful Nanann & Brian got me some orange matchmakers (looooove so much this box is almost empty) and some money which I'm putting towards an exciting holiday! It's really helped with that and I'm very grateful.
Grampa and Annie got me and mum the mamma mia box set as a joint present and I can't wait to watch them with her! The first one is one of my favourite feel good films so it's gonna be fab.
They also got me this gorgeous photo album which I've already half filled up and personalised!
My Auntie Karen got me some tarot/oracle cards which I've already used many times and have been scarily accurate! (hopefully not with the deceit card Lauryn, Lucas and Iestyn haha)
Karen also got me a liquid eyeshadow from Nexts makeup range which I've wanted to test out for ages! The shade is absolutely beautiful.
My Auntie Karen got me some tarot/oracle cards which I've already used many times and have been scarily accurate! (hopefully not with the deceit card Lauryn, Lucas and Iestyn haha)
Karen also got me a liquid eyeshadow from Nexts makeup range which I've wanted to test out for ages! The shade is absolutely beautiful.
From Friends
Esme got me 2 things which are both very me! A book of mocktail recipes, which has some seriously yummy drinks in, and eye mask/ neck wrap set which you can freeze and heat up depending on what you want it to do. It's very relaxing and perfect for when you've got a headache and you're feeling a bit run down.
Lauryn gave me some lindor chocolate bears (ate them the same day I got them so no picture;)), some yankee tea lights and a gorgeous Christmas candle holder!
I got a gorgeous set of Llama mugs that stack together to look like this! These make me so happy and the individual mugs are all such cool shapes and perfect for a hot chocolate! I absolutely love them.
From My Boyfriend
The first present I opened from Iestyn was this harry potter cape dressing gown! I already have one of these with Simba on it and I lived in it so he got me an adorable HP version which is even softer and has a pointy hood!
Next was this huge box full of Zoella smellies which I was so pleased with as I love her products. I've already started using a bunch of them and they're such good quality and that packaging is dreamy.
The next thing I opened I recognised as soon as I saw the box, a gorgeous pair of converse! Yellow high tops which are my dream shoes that I've wanted for so long! The shade is called sunflower which makes me love them even more!
My last present from Iestyn is something I'll never be over.. I still can't believe he did this! I think it's a moment I'll treasure forever. Think this is the most shocked and surprised I've ever been! He placed this HUGE box down in front of me and honestly all I could think is 'is it some sort of furniture item' hahaha. When I opened it up and it was a guitar I burst into tears. I cannot believe it. I felt so overwhelmed (in the best way) and lucky and like I didn't even deserve such a special present. I really had no idea... I thought my converse were a very generous main present when I opened them and didn't expect him to walk in with another gift even! Let alone a gorgeous guitar! My mum even cried because of how happy I was! The most special part to me was Iestyn's reasoning behind going way over the budget and spoiling me. He said he knows I've had probably the hardest year of my life so far this year (2018) and my way of dealing with it all has been through my songwriting. He wanted to buy me a special guitar to write these songs on and help me get through and process all these bumps in the road. Thank you so much Iestyn for being the most thoughtful, giving and understanding person I've ever met, not just that day but everyday.
My last present from Iestyn is something I'll never be over.. I still can't believe he did this! I think it's a moment I'll treasure forever. Think this is the most shocked and surprised I've ever been! He placed this HUGE box down in front of me and honestly all I could think is 'is it some sort of furniture item' hahaha. When I opened it up and it was a guitar I burst into tears. I cannot believe it. I felt so overwhelmed (in the best way) and lucky and like I didn't even deserve such a special present. I really had no idea... I thought my converse were a very generous main present when I opened them and didn't expect him to walk in with another gift even! Let alone a gorgeous guitar! My mum even cried because of how happy I was! The most special part to me was Iestyn's reasoning behind going way over the budget and spoiling me. He said he knows I've had probably the hardest year of my life so far this year (2018) and my way of dealing with it all has been through my songwriting. He wanted to buy me a special guitar to write these songs on and help me get through and process all these bumps in the road. Thank you so much Iestyn for being the most thoughtful, giving and understanding person I've ever met, not just that day but everyday.
From Iestyn's Family
From Iestyn's mum I got some harry potter goodies, smellies and a vinyl.
Iestyn's sister got me a gorgeous yellow tartan skirt (very me) a 'night in' set and a box full of quotes which is super thoughtful as she knows I'm always looking for reassurance and advice hahaha.
I also got a super cute onesie and some koala slippers from Iestyn's grandparents!
And that's the end of my What I Got For Christmas 2018! I am so grateful for my gifts and cards and Christmas wishes so thank you to everyone who put a smile on my face this holiday, however that was achieved. As always I disclose on these posts, the purpose of this post isn't to brag, simply to show you guys as these post are always immensely popular with tons of requests for them. I know just how lucky I am and really don't think I deserved to be spoilt as much as I was this year & certainly didn't expect it. Hope you guys enjoyed & had a lovely Christmas full of smiles and memories made. That's what matters most!
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*THIS POST IS AN EXACT COPY AND WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED ON BLOG ESPEARUPDATES.COM ON JANUARY 17th 2019*
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