What I got for Christmas 2013 (Christmas Haul)

What I got for Christmas 2013 (yes it's late I know, I was too busy eating, like the rest of the world)

Before I continue this post, I'm not bragging or showing off. It's just I like these kind of tags and they are popular amongst other bloggers and such. This tag does get talked a lot through Twitter and well, it's kinda fun to get involved with these tags. Also, I know this is usually done on YouTube, but hey I blog not vlog (in other words I'm camera shy). And the carpet isn't that dark, it's just paint was spilt on the floor and it needed concealment. 

This haul is a mash up of presents/products I received as Christmas gifts, sale buys plus things I bought myself at the 'Clothes Show Live 2013'. My Christmas present was a front row seat there so technically the haul products count as Xmas pressies too :)

Firstly is the Marilyn Monroe set of three pictures- kindly a sales purchase from the Mummy bear. A complete surprise as she said she was only going out for bread- funnily enough it's a siblings birthday and I got a present too? Everyone loves Marilyn and she was a bargain under £10! The one thing about the pictures is that the first picture isn't Marilyn, it's an impersonator called Suzie Kennedy. I'm not complaining- but it's kind of fraud in a away. If you pay for pictures of Marilyn, you get Marilyn pictures. 

The Christmas presents were the Victoria's Secrets body lotion and gels in the cute, pink purse. The scent is 'Pure Seduction' which must sound so weird when reading- trust me it smells nice and not tacky. Also got a refill on my previous scent 'Love Spell' which smells amazing too. Gosh, does anyone else just constantly change scents or keep one for a long time? Comment below! With all these smelly bath things, I wonder if they're telling me to take more baths?

The last Christmas presents was the subscription to Company magazine, the Doughnut notebook and coloured pens set. Courtesy of the brother- have to say, you always get skeptic when boys buy you things. Specially when they don't ask about it and go incognito in the shops when searching. Still, he did well and hated his present from me. How kind.

The Clothes Show Live was wild. The event is basically a shopping day when you walk into a HUGE arena, crowded with fashionistas (with their miserable looking husbands carrying shopping bags) where brands are selling new items in little booths- at reduced prices. Barry M, Models own, Candy Kittens, Miss Patisserie, Helen-E Cosmetics and Claireabella all received my custom there. Keeping us all skint in the process. They're so clever there with their 'in-your-face' selling tactic and the whole '£10000000000 WORTH OF PRODUCTS FOR £10' gift bag. Okay minus a few zeros in that first number, but they are very in your face at times. On a school trip in 2011, they kind of forced us to buy from a brand. I guess vulnerable kids are prey for some stands, the lady pulled my group over and with her bright smile really pressured us into buying. I had no money and she gave me a funny look at that point. Awkward... None of it happened today strangely as I did have money (for a short time). It's funny because I probably won't use half of the make-up I bought, I just liked the packaging really. However, I will be using my new bath bombs from Miss Patisserie- those cupcakes smell amazing. Note to scientists, where is our smellivision already?! Also spoke to the Claireabella :) 

As for celebrities Sam Fraiers walked past me, bit awkward as I whispered (loudly) to my Mum at that point 'I wonder which celebrity they're all queuing up to see'. Yes, she looked that normal and I'm sure she was having a bad day at that point anyway. Jamie Laing was there and his products aren't as good as the price implies. The ink on the notebook has already peeled- not cool. Shame really. But I shall continue to visit the Clothes Show for BB Kaye on that runway. Damn, BB needs his own meet and greet. And ab stroke. Plus, I think more fashion experts should be at the show. Coco Rocha and Adriana Lima were in the UK around the time of the show... Just saying. 

Anywho, have a happy new year and erm sorry for practically parading around my stuff, but hey it's a trend.

K

xox

Mothers day!

Mum's the word: Part 2!

So earlier I shared some Mother's Day gifts for under £10. But if you feel your Mum's priceless (and are willing to spend more on her!), ClaireaBella has just released her Mother's Day collection; exclusive to ToxicFox.

Complete with muted browns, pale pinks and creams, the collection is perfect for Mum- designed by a Mum herself, so she knows what Mum's desire!
ClaireaBella's a hit with the TOWIE girls so I reckon Nanny Pat would recommend!

The collection includes candles, cases and yummy chocolate. As they say 'Chocolate is a girls best friend because diamonds kinda taste funny'. And if I have any Mum's reading, there's cupcake&floral  diaries for you to keep organised! Best to note the next 'lunch-with-the-girls' session, Sex and the city style. Not forgetting the famous large jute bag at £44.99.

Guess what? There's even a competition on at the moment to win one of the famous jute bags, simply follow @ClaireabellaLTD & @ToxicFox for more :)

Remember to view the full range click here: http://www.toxicfox.co.uk/mothers-day-gifts/claireabella-mothers-day

901th Blog post! *Mini party*

Anyway, as you know I'm a ClaireaBella-aholic- Long word. Well, I've entered the competition below where you take a picture of your most loved ClaireaBella item; me not being prone to favoritism had to take a picture of EVERY one of them. Well almost all of them- Muzy only had a certain amount of slots in their layout so I had to pick most of them. My entry has been tweeted; but as I was playing around on Muzy (Muzy is like Picnik) I felt like doing a mini collage of the 3 newest aBella's to the family. I can't remember the last aBella I showed on here, so here's the 3 that have recently arrived. I have to say aBella's are great models. These are Limited Edition's.

Claireabella time

Time for a review!

Recently ToxicFox, the guys known for personalised goods, approached me offering the chance to review a Claireabella bag (As seen on TV!). After feeling flattered (Mainly because they said my blog was awesome!) I kindly took on the task. As everyone knows I am a bit of a Claireabella addict and I shouldn't really be biased. But hey. I'll act like a newbie to the brand. 

As you can see from my photogenic 'aBella'. ClaireaBella is all about designing your own little 'aBella' who you can dress in whatever you choose, or go for a bizerk hair colour you've never tried. I would do that as the red hair is gorgeous (Very Ariana Grande) but normal people just stick to their own colouring. Quite a shame as by seeing the blonde babeAbella, she's a cutie. Such a rambler aren't I? As you can see the bag I have (well in this review, not my 15 odd ones, LOL) is a Classic Polo Jute. Polo's are the very small ones. Width is 21cm and height is 15Cm  (The size of those small rulers). So when you're out partying, raving whatever and need the essentials: Phone, sweets (duh), money. That's mine, but if you take forever, and bring your whole make-up kit with you, invest in a Classic Large Jute. I own one too (Really not helping the newbie vibe am I?) I've used them for a schoolbag and they fit everything. Downside is they wear out after about a terms worth of use. I don't exactly carry a load either: Planner, pencil case, revision guide and a random exercise book. So try not to wear them out! It's tempting. 

On first glance you see the trademark eyelashes- larger than the average eyelashes. Trust me this aBella must have the best mascara ever. Well jel (Amy Childs got me started on the addiction! Unlikely style icon much). I've actually been told I look like my bag, must admit these are bags for divas. I was walking through a vintage fair and as I walked through the stalls, everyone I thought was staring at me. How vain am I sometimes< They weren't, they were staring at my bag. So from first hand experience, best bag to take around. Even happened at school, yeah in your faces people who carry Paul's Boutique. Even the teachers, which was a bit awks. 

Back to the bag. Love it. I think the one thing which was a little distracting on the bag, was the way 'Claireabella' was crammed on to it. So I recommend going for a name with less letters on the side as it is a small bag. Beware to being addicted whilst looking extremely fabulous.

ToxicFox (No they're not poisonous!) also produce hooded jackets, mobile phones socks/covers and 'diva' diaries which are hot to becoming the Christmas essential. (Already on my list!). In general, ToxicFox were 90% of my birthday pressies, lol. Should do a birthday haul video or something when I get time. 

Check out http://www.toxicfox.co.uk/claireabella for more! They're on facebook, aswell as @ClaireabellaLTD and @ToxicFox

Check out my Breast Cancer clothing line here: http://www.districtlines.com/xxxfashionqueenxxx1

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My beautiful handbags... <3

Claireabella!

Look what came today!

This one isn't mine (THANK GOD) if it was i'd probably be in debt, at 14. What a book. Oh well. Another Claireabella, apologies for the picture. It wouldn't rotate! But, it was taken on a snazzy iPhone, what beautiful quality. The picture's still don't do these stunners justice! I looooove these bags if you're new to the blog, but this one I wouldn't have bidded on in the auction. You know the drill, but Claireabella's new twitter username is @ClaireabellaLTD and I must note the Originals won't be on till the first week of May. The Limited Edition's (Like these) probably won't be auctioned soon as Claire is going to New York in a few days...  This is a grey/silver one, with 3D fringing on her top. Gorgeous. Comment your ideal Claireabella!

#CurbingTheAddiction

Look what came today! My fourth one of these bags #CurbingTheAddiction , this is my first limited edition (No 66). It's actually an early birthday present (5 months to go!) but I asked if I could put money towards it and get it early. This bag was auctioned off on Facebook for £129 before around Valentines Day! The Old&Wise One? bought it for £80, so I only got it for £30! Which is almost £100 off the original price. These bags are the only things i'd buy used, from ebay. If you are thinking of joining the craze and i'm introducing you, (Amy Childs introduced me. I don't think I'd really look up to her fashion choice, but hey!). Follow Claireabella on Twitter @claireabella___ (3 Underscores) for their next giveaways and auctions plus when to order your own sought after bag. I've got four (And growing) and 'The Old&Wise One?' has 7! Let's follow her advice and say, 'Thank god it's not Mulberry prices! I'm already maxed out on them!'.

Look at these beauties!

I might be just a bit obsessed over these bags. Claireabella is an amazing company. As you can see here I have a Classic< Which is the 'Easter aBella' bag. These are Limited Edition, only 300 were made; released with other festive goodies too. Including phone cases, chocolate bars (YUM!), lunchboxes (Bought one too!) and mugs. These designs are just simply divine! I advise you to quickly get hold of them (The bags are out of stock) even if they're for Easter, they still make anything seem nicer! Especially packed lunch, which is never THAT great. These are available from toxicfox.co.uk and can be personalized with your name on them.

The next bag I have is a Claireabella Limited edition, which I think was for valentines day, but if you're like me you'll wear it on special occasions. (I.E EVERYDAY!). Claire auctions limited editions quite often, but no two bags are the same. On the night this beauty was auctioned, I was skint. And paying £150 for a jute bag was not on my mind. Thank the lord for ebay! I'd never used ebay before, but it does the job. Good place to scour the limited bags :)

The bags!

The bags are here and I do love my bag, but it's so similar to my Classics one. I asked for a hollywood style dress and spotlights look how cute it looks! I think the Classics look more the high street version, and the Originals are the designer versions. Who's abella do you prefer?

My bag.

I've had to put 'It' back into it's packaging it came in, so it may be a while till I post the pic. This is my classic one and here is one of a close-up which is basically mine close up.