What I got for Christmas 2013!!!

Hello everyone! I am back for you with a happier post after my last one and it is none other than, What I got for Christmas 2013!!

Would just like to say, I hope everyone has had an amazing Christmas and received everything they hope and wished for! I also hope everyone has a wonderful and very Happy New Year!

Anyway, lets get started! (also, none of the gifts are in order of what I was given)

I am going to start off with the lovely presents I got from my friends

1. Presents from Friends...

The first present is from my friend Lana who got me a very cute Strawberry Fruit Vibe shower gel and body lotion. They smell utterly delicious and I think these will be good for travelling but I will probably test them out once I've used all of my other bath products, (and believe me, there is a lot of bath products this year!)




Second set of gifts is from my lovely girl Jess, I adore all the presents she got me and I love her to pieces. Firstly, she got me a beautiful scarf which has black and white stripe/ leaf/ shape effect. Which has beautiful big red roses over the top, I absolutely love it and cannot wait to wear it! Also, she got me some Mango & Papaya spray which smells amazing. I've been wearing it ever since I opened it and it is a more summery smell, but it is so fresh and fabulous that I will be wearing it all the time! Finally, she got me a lovely Models Own nail polish Glitter Kit which I cannot wait to use very soon! Thank you very much Jess :* 

Thirdly my presents from Heather who I love to pieces, she bought me this beautiful vintage necklace that kind of reminds me of something from The Vampire Diaries (the jewellery they wear in the show) and when I first opened it I wasn't too sure of it but now I love it and have been wearing it every single day!

She also bought me a UnionJ mug as she knows I am a massive fan of those boys, but unfortunately I am drinking out of it right now, so I don't have a picture of it for you. But I love that present too! Thank you Heather for the lovely gifts :*

From one of my closet friends, Charlie, he got me two things I've been bursting to get for a long time. Midnight Memories by One Direction which I think is their best album yet and I love it because it's much more grown up than their last two albums and I think it's the right sound for them.

Along with, Katy Perry's movie, Part Of Me! I've heard so many good things about this film therefore I needed it. When films like these come out I'm never that interested in them because I'm not a big documentary celebrity kind of person thing. But I love my girl Katy Perry and as I'm a massive fan I needed to see it!

Thank you very much Charlie, love these gifts :*

Ps, everyone go and check out Charlie's blog, he does amazing reviews of CDs etc:

Go check him out at: http://charlie-reviews.blogspot.co.uk/

Finally, from my best friend in the whole wide world, Chloe got me some lovely presents! Firstly, she got me some Cath Kidston body lotions and shower gels and they are such a cute size! which could be great for travelling and the packaging is just gorgeous!

Secondaly, she got me two things from Colour Couture: a party eye makeup pallet, which has silver, purple and blue in to create a bold look which I am thinking of using for New Years Eve! Also, some Colour Couture nail polishes in green, red, blue and pink!

Finally, some shimmering shower gels in: Pink Macaroon and Green Haze.







2. Bath and Shower Gels!      

 Everyone, I have had quite a lot of bath products this year (as you will soon see) but I haven't used the two from Wilkinson's yet but they smell amazing.

The I love... Mango & Papaya I have used and I absolutely adore it. I've been dying to get some of the I love... bath, shower, body lotions products for such a long time and I am delighted that the first one was that. I have used it as a shower gel and a bath foam to create bubbles (another big thing I love about them - they're versatile) my favourite part about this one though is the smell, it makes me feel fresh and gives me a happy feeling! Overall, extremely pleased with those that I got for Christmas.






3. DVDS!

The first three on the top are some DVDs I really wanted this year as I adore Miranda, she is goddess and a queen of comedy! She is immensely funny and I love her to pieces!

I've wanted Pitch Perfect for such a long time, when I first saw it had come out in cinemas I didn't know if I wanted to go and see it and I decided not to. But my girls at college have said how amazing it is and that is extremely funny which made me want to have it in my life... and now I do! Looking forward to watching that.

The other two underneath were a surprise, I didn't ask for them, I just received them in my stocking. But I am looking forward to watching Crazy Stupid Love.




4. The Vampire Diaries boxset (seasons 1-4)

 I am so happy and thrilled to finally have this boxset in my life! I got into The Vampire Diaries in season 4 but unfortunately I have not watched seasons 1-3 and have missed a lot out, although currently season 5 is on our TV screens, I need to watch the first 3 seasons to actually get the gist of the show and how everything happening now occurred.

But I am so excited to watch it, therefore a massive thank you to my auntie, uncle and my beautiful cousins for buying it me!








5. CDs
 
Next up is some CDs I asked for, haven't listened to them yet that much as my iTunes has messed up a little.

Little Mix: Salute
Jessie J: Alive
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge 2013








6. UnionJ's book!  

  Everyone, when I opened this gift I died slightly inside because UnionJ have become my new babies on my boyband front (I'm a little bit obsessed with bands and boybands) and I am so happy to have this book. Unfortunately I cannot read it yet because I have tons of other books to get through first.

However, I am most looking forward to getting my mind into their book.

7. Makeup!

Christmas is not complete for a girl without some form of makeup in some way or another.

I received these cute makeup sets also from my auntie, uncle and cousins. I haven't used the lip one that much but that's because I haven't worn many lip products these last few days.

But I adore the eye one, the colours are very blend able and are definitely natural day look colours which is perfect for autumn/ winter time.





8. Nail Polish

I get some type of nail polish every single year, whether it is from my friends or just from family.

This year my parents bought me a mega nail set of Kelly Brook's nail polish brand which you can buy in Newlook along with her clothing line.

I haven't properly painted my nails with the colours but I have tested them out to see how they look on a nail or two and I love all the colours. In this set you get a bit of everything: party shades - glitter shades, summer shades - the bright coloured shades, autumn shades- the more natural and neutral colours in the set. Therefore, you cannot really complain.

But looking forward to actually wearing these in the new year.


9. MY NEW LAPTOP!

I am over the moon to finally have a new laptop in my life. The main reason I wanted a new one was because my old laptop which I still have due to transferring files and photos over etc; it was overheating, the fan was loud and it was becoming slightly slow as I've had it for about 5/6 years now and I ruined the keyboard when I split something on it (don't remember what though) therefore the keyboard had to be changed and fixed! So overall, I need a new one pretty soon!

I received this beautifully pure white one for Christmas in the brand Toshiba which I absolutely love, the screen is wider than compared to more length going upwards. The laptop is completely white all over, whereas my other one was red on the top. Although there are still a couple things I need to sort out, I am overall majorly happy to have a new laptop in my life. Thank you very much mum and dad, I can't thank you enough.

10. One Direction - Our Moment

When I first smelt this perfume I wasn't too bothered by it, I felt like it was just an everyday smell you could pick up from any kind of perfume. But, I asked for it anyway because I love my One Direction boys and I love the bottle it comes in and the fact that it's very girly and pink.

However, during the day the smell of it changes. It goes from being quite strong from the first spray and then smooth's out during the day to become quite sweet still but more toned down.

Overall, thank you to my auntie and uncle as I am extremely happy with the gift; I love it!

11. Katy Perry - Killer Queen

I've been waiting for this perfume for quite a while and I finally have it in my life! For starters, I adore the packaging it came in and the bottle itself is bloody beautiful! It is so chique and a much more grown up perfume from Katy compared to Purr and Meow. I love having it in my perfume collection and it looks stunning on my shelf (will do a proper review soon)

Thank you again to mum and dad for buying me the 100ml, (oh yeah!)







12. Benefit Perfumes!  

These were probably the biggest surprise because I didn't ask for them but I mentioned to my mum back in the summer that I loved the smell of the first one on the right, Ring My Bella but because it was from Benefit it was too expensive for me to buy.

When I opened these up on Christmas day I was so shocked because I wasn't expecting them, but also happy because these are my first ever Benefit items and they are worth it everyone! (even though I didn't buy them for myself)

They smell amazing, they are also small the ones I have and they came with their own little boxes each, therefore they are fab for travelling around or slipping in your handbag! they aren't spray bottles, you just have to tip these ones up to use, but I can't remember if the big bottles are spray ones. One of my favourite things about them is their packaging and their names because they are so unique and aren't like any other perfume bottle I've had and they're extremely cute! In my opinion every girl should have at least one! But overall extremely happy with them and I can't wait to use them.

Well everyone, that is all of the main Christmas gifts this year, but I also got the No7 light up makeup mirror this year as I desperately needed a new mirror because my old one is broken and is too small now. The mirror was also something I didn't ask for but I was so happy I was given it from mum and dad because it has a 5x optical zoom which is brilliant for eye makeup, apply fake eyelashes etc, because that way you can get a closer look at what you are doing. Unfortunately I do not have an image of it for you guys right now, but I may do a review on it in the start of the new year!

I did also receive smaller presents, such as chocolate, sweets, socks, pants, a calendar, some Charlie mini sprays, some deodorant, some lip glosses, some other cute perfumes and finally a light up name candle! 

Finally, that is all the presents I received this year everyone! I hope you enjoyed reading and I also hope you received all the gifts you wished for this year and more!

I hope you've all had a very Merry Christmas and I really wish you all a Happy New Year! I probably wont see you before then, so extremely Happy New Year to you all and I hope you all have an amazing night or whatever you are celebrating on your New Years Eve.

I am going to a party we go to every year, with my best friend, parents and possibly auntie, uncle and cousins!    

The next time I post will most likely be on the 1st of January 2014 (can't believe it's nearly 2014, ahh)

I will see you all in the new year! and good bye for a final time in 2013!

Bye for now,

Katie x x x x

Life Post: RIP Jeffrey

(a selection of my favourite photos of Jeffrey, all for this year) 

Hello everyone, I'm very sorry for this depressing post but I feel like it needs to be written. Unfortunately I had my little darling Jeffrey (my cat) put down on the 24th of December. It was an extremely sad day as Jeffrey was my best friend who was always there for me when no one else was. I miss him so much but I know it was the right thing to do because he became very ill bless him, he could barely walk and couldn't even move on the morning of the 24th, therefore I knew it was his time to sleep. 

I cried pretty much for the whole day and it is even weird now, just him not being around and following me into the kitchen when he wants food. Even just getting to stroke him and hear him purr is one of the biggest things I miss. I know he had a happy life and he knew that we loved him millions (especially me). 

But for the future, I know he will be looking down on me and wishing me the best for the future. Even though he isn't physically here anymore, he will always be in my heart. We've buried him in the garden as he entered our garden when he came to us and he loved to be in the garden. It also means I can go and see him whenever I want to and he is always here at the house still. We're going to get a stone with his name on and a loving message. 

"RIP Jeffrey, August 2006 - December 24th 2013. You were my sunshine, my happiness and my best friend. I am so sorry your life had to end the way it did Jeffrey. But you're sleeping above us now at peace. I love you always with all my heart and I hope you know that. Good night my angel, we'll meet again one day. Sleep tight, I love you" 

(I'm sorry if not many of you are interested in this, but I just really thought you should know as it's a very sad part of my life as me and Jeffrey had such a close friendship and bond. If any of you are dealing with a grief in your family, my thoughts go out to you) 

Bye for now everyone, 

Katie 

xoxox    

Winterlicious Tag!!

1) Favourite winter nail polish?

This is an extremely difficult question for me because I always love the darker colours in the winter as they're more appropriate for this time of year compared to the summer time. I would say one of my all time favourites however is BarryM's Amethyst Glitter. I go back to this colour year after year every Christmas time because glitter colours are so perfect for winter parties etc, and I absolutely adore the colours in the bottle; pinks, silvers, blues, greens, and purples etc. It looks gorgeous on the nails and if you don't have it, I suggest you buy it! (£2.99 from Superdrug or Boots!)   

2) Favourite winter lip product?
This time last year I probably would've said Vaseline's Lip Therapy but now it is definitely Maybelline's Baby Lips! At first I didn't see the hype about them but after deciding to buy one I am addicted to them! They're so pigmented, hydrating and moisturising. The best thing about the coloured ones, such as Cherry Me and Pink Punch, you can wear them like a lipstick. You can also wear them under lipstick to smooth your lips out! (they also do that as well - smooth out your lips) These are definitely a go to product for winter! If you don't have at least one, you need to go into your nearest drugstore and pick one up! (£2.99 from Superdrug or Boots!)   


3) Most worn winter clothing piece?
Every winter I become obsessed with Jumpers. Every single year when I go shopping and it's autumn I will buy a whole new load of jumpers because I just have no idea where all the ones from last year disappear to. I just love jumpers because they are oversized, they're comfy and you can't go wrong with a good jumper in the winter!


4) Most worn winter accessory?
Hmm, to be honest, I don't wear that many accessories in the winter because I hate wearing rings if I'm wearing gloves etc.But if I were to think about it, it would probably be earrings; I got them pierced this summer and I rarely ever take them out, only if I want to change them to another pair. Therefore, earrings have been a big one this winter.   


5) Favourite winter scent/candle?
I don't actually have this candle for myself, but I adore the smell of Yankee Candles: Mulled Wine. I just love the richness of the smell and it is not too over powering like some candle smells. 








6) Favourite winter beverage?
Hmm, I don't drink a lot of coffees but I have been liking a few of Costa's winter drinks for this Christmas! 






7) All time favourite Christmas/holiday movie?
I don't actually have a favourite holiday movie, but I love all of the Christmas day specials etc.



8) Favourite Christmas/holiday song?
My all time favourite Christmas song is definitely Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas.

9) Favourite holiday food/treat?
Favourite food is probably Turkey roast dinner and then treat would be all the different chocolates that come out around Christmas time.

10) What is your favourite Christmas decoration this year?
I think this year it is all my decorations on my Christmas tree in my room because they are a light pink and silver themed this year and it just feels much more grown up as I've had so many random decorations on my tree for the past few years and now it feels better that it's got a colour system. 

11) What’s at the top of your wish list?
At the top of wish list this year is The Vampire Diaries box set as I got into the series in season 4 but unfortunately I haven't seen the other series, therefore I need to catch up! Also, would be a new laptop because my current one is pretty slow and over heats. 

12) What are your plans for the holidays this year?
This year my plans are to meet up with friends as in previous Christmas holidays I haven't been bothered to meet anyone but now I really wanna see my girls after Christmas day etc. Also, to just have an amazing Christmas and New Year! 

And that is it everyone! Thank you all for reading if you did. I tag everyone who would like to do this tag as I wasn't tagged by anyone anyway. (I don't own any of the pictures I've posted above, credit to anyone who's images they are) 

Anyway guys, hopefully I will post again before Christmas, but if I don't, I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! 

Bye for now xoxoxox

Christmas Tag!

Hi Everyone! I've decided to a do the Christmas Tag as were getting extremely close to Christmas now and I am so excited, I am also thinking of doing a Winter Tag maybe and then in the New Year I think I am going start doing monthly favorite's as I've started my blog at an awkward time! Haha, anyway, on with the Christmas Tag! 

1.Whats Your Favorite Holiday Movie? 

Actually, to be totally honest, I'm not really into watching Christmas movies (oops, don't kill me!) only because I just don't feel the urge to watch them. However, I love all of the Christmas TV Specials: such as Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing, The Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special etc  

2. Whats Your Favorite Christmas Color? 

I would say: Red, Silver, Gold, and Green 

3. Do You Like To Stay in Your PJs Or Dress Up For Christmas?

I don't like staying in my PJ's anyway, so I always dress up everyday of the Christmas holiday, but not like in dresses etc, just in casual clothing with my everyday makeup

4. If You Could Only Buy One Person a Present This Year Who Would It Be? 

I've thought long and hard about this question before I started the tag, I think that I would just spend the money on myself instead of favoritism to my family, as there is only my mum and dad and then too many friends to buy for, so I would just not get anyone anything to be honest

5. Do You Open Your Present Christmas Eve Or Christmas Morning?

Christmas Morning 

6. Have You Ever Built a Ginger Bread House?

Nope

7. What Do You Like To Do On Your Christmas Break?

Before, I used to do nothing and just relax, but now that I am getting older and at college and can't see everyone I used to as were all doing different things with our futures and lives; this year I do want to meet up with new friends and old etc

8. Any Christmas Wishes?

Nope, I don't think so

9. Favorite Christmas Smell?

I adore the smell of Yankee Candle's Mulled Wine even though it's not an official Yankee Christmas smell 

10. Favorite Christmas Meal Or Treat? 

Favourite Christmas meal would definitely be Turkey Roast dinner. For a treat I think it would be: the dark chocolate Ferrero Rocher, Roses, Hero's and Quality Street chocolates 

Let's get to know me...

50 Facts About Me... 

1. My name is Katie Louise Johnson
2. I am 16 year's of age
3. My birthday is on the 7th of May
4. I have no siblings 
5. I am studying Performing Arts at college
6. I was in a musical this summer 
7. The Wanted are my favourite band 
8. Christmas is my favorite time of the year
9. I love to dance 
10. I love to sing
11. I love to act
12. Barry M is my favourite nail polish brand
13. I have a cat called Jeffrey 
14. My biggest dream is to be a singer or be on stage
15. I am in love with Ian Somerhalder and Adam Levine
16. The Vampire Diaries is my favourite show
17. I'm obsessed with painting my nails 
18. Chloe has been my best friend for about... 11 years
19. How I Met Your Mother is my favourite comedy show
20. My style changes with the seasons
21. Autumn/Winter> Spring/Summer
22. IM SEEING KATY PERRY LIVE NEXT YEAR, IN THE REFLECTION SECTION, OMG, OMG, OMG!
23. I've seen Rihanna, Lawson, The Wanted, One Direction and many other artists live
24. I'm obsessed with Instagram
25. The Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy is my favourite book (oops!) 
26. I'm single
27. I love milk
28. I adore boots in the winter 
29. I love the quiet atmosphere when it snows
30. Glee's Christmas songs are my favourite part about Christmas time 
31. My favourite YouTubers are: Zoelle, NikkieTutorials, BeautyCrush, MissJenFabulous, SprinkleOfGlitter, TanyaBurr, MacBarbie07 and HollySamanthaa 
32. I attended Chenderit School for my secondary school 
33. I achieved 8 GCSE's out of 9 
34. I do not have a job yet
35. Newlook and Primark are my favourite clothing stores
36. What To Expect When You're Expecting is my favourite film 
37. Instagram is my favourite app 
38. I drink too much coke 
39. I want lots of tattoos
40. I either tweet nothing for hours or tweet about 1000 tweets in 5 minutes
41. When I was younger, I played The Sims but when I got burgled I was too scared to go back onto it 
42. I'm going to be a god mother to my cousins baby
43. Steak is my favourite food
44. I prefer silver jewelry to gold
45. I'm 5 ft 10
46. I have a YouTube but do not use it 
47. I've never ever dyed my hair
48. When I was younger I cut my full fringe off because I hated it 
49.  I don't smoke and never will 
50. Smirnoff Ice is my favourite alcoholic drink