Christmas List

I know it's only November, but I made my Christmas List a few weeks ago! Only because this year, I actually know what I want! I'm usually one of those annoying people, who when you ask 'what do you want for christmas?' they reply 'I don't know really'. We all know them. 

Soo here it is, my list of seemingly regular and fairly average goodies I would like to find in my santa's sack!

I'll start with my No.7 Protect and Perfect Night Cream. I've previously done a post on this cream about 8 months ago, giving it a good review. It is so great for the skin and its only just run out! ... a perfect reason to put it as a stocking filler! 

I've put quite a few beauty gifts down this year. Including some mac make up and brushes. A fragrance set, and some nail varnishes (of course!) preferably Chanel or OPI, as these are way too expensive for my budget!

I recently received a pandora bracelet for my birthday so I thought a christmas themed snowman charm would be cute.

No stocking would be complete without a few things to fill up the days, so I've asked for a couple of DVDs, The Hunger Games and Magic Mike, my two faves of the year! As well as a couple of books, a student cookbook (I left mine in my old house, and I need some more cooking inspo) and the 'Fuck, I'm in my twenties' book from UO. Exactly how I felt when I turned 21!

As well as a few other bits and bobs...

They recently got some new iphone cases in Topshop and they are gorge! UO also has some cute ones. 

A cloche hat, very on trend, very wintery and I've wanted one for yonks. 

As well as a lovely picture frame for a bit of room decor. 

Christmas List by emilyrodgers18 featuring a cloche hat

I'm sure I've put more on my list for Santa (mum) but I can't remember! You get the gist!

And as we all know, Christmas isn't about the presents, but us fashion divas need to be prepared! 

Have you written your list yet? 

Water Marbling Attempt

I keep seeing really weird effect nails on twitter and instagram. I was intrigued so thought I'd research and give it a bash. Turns out the technique is called water marbling and believe me, its a lot harder than it looks. 

Its messy and hard to achieve but good fun!

If you want to have a go, heres how I did it, first attempt didn't really go well, but give it a try and see if you can master the art any better!

Fill a bowl with a bit of water, and add a drop of your first colour (of nail polish, obviously).

Add another on top of that. 

Once you've added a couple more, swirl the colours around with a make up brush handle, or a pencil or something. 

Dip your nails in to the colour, most people tape around their nails so they don't get paint on their fingers. 

I am not most people. 

Wipe around the edges with a cue tip or pad with nail varnish remover and voila! 

I tried again with one nail and got a better effect. 

Not very good quality pictures but this attempt worked better than the last. 

You might not be able to see but the colour goes from dark pink to light and the tip with a blue bit near the cuticle and a white streak. 

And there you have it, water marbling your nails! well kind of. 

If you have attempted it yourself, please let me know and give me some tips!