With the new year bells set to ring in just over 24 hours I thought I would take the opportunity to share a bunch of festive snaps from my iPhone before Christmas becomes a distant memory of 2015. I can't believe we have only one day left of this year but before completely moving on from all things red, sparkly and good enough to eat (quite literally), I thought I would share just a few of my favourite photo moments from my best month of the year!
1. Decorating our Christmas tree - of course, a Christmas jumper and festive tea was essential.
2. Festive choc chip cookies - if you want to know how I baked these check out this blog post.
3. Enjoying some wine after successfully decorating our first Christmas tree together. It's so pretty and I don't think I can face taking it down in the new year!
4. Some festive nail painting. I always need a little sparkle on my nails in December.
1. Work Christmas party outfit. I picked up this two piece from Missguided in the sale for a bargain £16. The shape was really flattering and despite being bodycon it was incredibly comfy #bonus!
1. A quick flatlay of my outfit. Shoes are Public Desire and handbag is from Love FRMS. The handbag is a bang on copy of the velvet Chanel handbag and I'm in love!
2. One of my favourite nights of the festive season - visiting the Christmas markets and people watching at George Square. If you're needing to get into the festive spirit this is by far the best way to do it and is a must every year for me!
3. Enjoying breakfast with Santa.
4. My holiday nails - matt burgundy with plenty of sparkle. Two weeks on and I've not lost one single diamanté - very impressed!
1. This year's Christmas wrapping. I lurrrrve brown paper with ribbon and accessories, I think it's just so chic and pretty!
1. Another festive night on the town going for dinner followed by cocktails in Anchor Line. I really like Anchor Line - the interior reminds me of a New York bar or something so if you wanna transport yourself to the big apple head there.
2. Prosecco, prosecco and more prosecco.
3. A last minute Primark purchase. This dress was only £7! It's super cosy and was perfect for our annual ice-skating trip to George Square on Christmas Eve.
4. George Square at Christmas is my absolute favourite!
1. Every year my sister and I get matching PJs to wear on Christmas Eve. Silky PJs are our fave and this set from Boohoo was perfect! Plus my adorable little brother showing off his new Christmas PJs.
2 & 3. Enjoying a brisk walk in the sunshine in Edinburgh. Sunny days have been few and far between this winter so I grabbed the chance for a ten minute walk outside!
4. Christmas Day OOTD. I wore a black Primark velvet skirt with a cropped black Topshop vest with a little fur shawl for added Christmas glamour.
1. And finally, a festive night in with my girlfriends called for some pretty prosecco cocktails. I found this recipe on Pinterest and it was definitely a hit. Just prosecco a dash of cranberry juice, a few raspberries and mint leaves and you're done. Think I'll be re-making these to ring in the bells tomorrow!
I hope you liked my Christmas photo diary. I'm so gutted Christmas is over for another year but I guess that's the beauty of it and what makes it so special every year. Thankfully I have some pretty exciting plans for the new year to avoid those pesky January blues. After a short week back at work I'll be jetting off to Dubai and Thailand for two weeks of sun, sand and sea with my bestie! Only 10 days to go!!
Happy New Year when it comes!
XoXo
