Alexandra Elizabeth Beauty

Merry Christmas everyone..

I hope all of you have had an amazing Christmas and have put your feet up and relaxed over the festive period, you sure do deserve it.

Before I start lets begin with the boring old disclaimer that has to be done so that people don't get a cob on and think that i am showing off. If your one of those people , or just someone who doesn't like to read these types of posts then please click off the page and read one of my other posts :)

Really into my nail posts recently, don't know if you can tell?

This little gem i found whilst browsing the shelves of a TK Maxx in Manchester one October morning. I've never thought to look at the beauty shelves here, but I'm so glad i did.

I picked it up for a tiny £6.99 which is a bargain as it retails at £22

Ive never tried any ciate nail polishes before so for £6.99 i thought this had to be put in my basket and come home to live with me :)

What a great collection, all of the colours really complement one another, and are really on trend this season.

First off how cute is this packaging, each window in this house is filled with a ciate mini polish

Hey Dolls,

Who doesnt love the kardashians? I for one am a big fan, I would love to live a day in the life of them all.

I absolutly love their make up looks, so when i seen they released a beauty line, i really wanted to see what it was all about.

I absolutly love this time of year, the berry lips, the big oversized jumpers, starbucks red cups, lush baths, festive pjs and just festive spirit.

This year im feeling more festive than ever, im ready to get the christmas tree up and start wrapping my presents.

Other than the obvious winter oxblood lips, im all about the nails to.This year Barry M's AW14 collection is fantastic, a mixture of berrys, greens, blues, and even mustard.

I recently won a competition on Barry M's Twitter Page where i won an amazing 30 nail polishes from their most recent collection.

First up is the 10 Gelly Nail colours i recieved, all super wearable and perfect for the season to be jolly.

L-R Chai,Cardamon, Mustard,Paprika,Cocoa,Chilli,Pomegranate, Watermelon, Blackberry,Plum

Okay okay okay okay... i gave into the hype, and boy am i glad i did.
This has been a cult product for many a beauty blogger, but i have a million and one foundations and didn't think i should buy another one until i got through the vast amount that i already have... That didn't last long.

L-R The Christmas Penguin, Dashing Santa, Hot Toddy Shower Gel, Snow Fairy Shower Gel, The Melting Snowman, Father Christmas bath bomb, Luxury Lush Pud, Christmas Eve

I don't know about you but im well and truly in the christmas spirit this year. Im trying to find an excuse to wear my christmas jumper but i have to keep telling myself that its just a little tiny bit too early (boo).
To make myself feel better and slowly get myself into feeling more christmassy without subjecting everyone else to it, i decided to take a little trip to lush and stock up on all of the christmas goodies they had in store.
This haul came from Lush Manchester and Lush Spa Liverpool both where absolutely incredible with the service that i received.

Another fashion related post for you guys but this time instead of a wish list it is something that i have actually bought.
I love having a nosey at what other people have bought so with the colder months setting in here is a few bits and pieces that i have picked up for winter.

Autumn /winter is my favourite season.

I just absolutely love throwing as many layers on and being as snugly and warm as as I can be.

I especially love that dark red, oxblood, burgandy colour in autumn. I love it on my lips, my nails and in my clothes. Tartan is another trend that comes back year after year that I just can't get enough of.

Tartan Mainly reminds me of my youth when I was going through my "goth" faze and everything I owned was either black, red, tartan and sometimes the odd baby pink.so for me tartan gives me that little grunge edge that I used to rock day in and day out and brings back loads of fabulous memories.

I only picks up 4 items from new look, that created 3 outfits but I thought they where perfect to get my winter wardrobe started.

Such basic pieces that would help update last years offerings, that will go with most occasions.

I picked up 2 tunic dresses that I thought would go perfect with a pair of woolly tights, a snugly Coat and of course my tartan Scarf. I've just recently bought a pair of heeled boots too that would complete these outfits especially in the day.

I love this. I can't wait for an evening of drinks with the girls, all cosy with a glass of wine, by a big fire in my local pub.

It would look great dressed up or down. A pair of heels or chunky heeled boots.

This was priced at £19.99 (such a bargain)

My favourite piece :) .. It's everything I love .. Tartan, deep red and a dress again another perfect outfit for shopping, lunching or an evening date night with that special someone. Just some woolly tights, a pair of flats or bulky ankle boots and your good to go.

This was priced at £19.99

My third outfit (purchased separately) is this amazing deep red co ord. I mean who doesn't love a co ord ?

It has pockets and a lovely scallop detailing around the legs on the shorts.

This fits really well and I got a size bigger as I wanted it to fit a little looser around my legs (shorts are slim fit)

This is my date night outfit, next time I go out with George i will be certain to put this on, just a plain black Cami and some black heels I have, paired with a cute black clutch bag.I think this would be a restaurant appropriate outfit.

I would again wear this for a meal with the girls, or even a night on the town.

This was priced at £24.99 for the cropped blazer and £17.99 for the shorts

How would you dress these outfits? Let me know in the comments below I'm always open for some advice.

If you liked this post please let me know and then I can do more of them :)

Thanks for reading

I hope you enjoy autumn/winter as much as I do

Alexandra Elizabeth