CHRISTMAS- HOW EARLY IS TO EARLY?

Hey my loves, 




The leaves have started to fall off the trees, the nights are getting shorter and the days are getting colder, that can only mean one thing- Autumn has finally arrived, which also means we are a step closer to that big seasonal holiday- Christmas!




I for one am an avid Christmas lover, everything Christmas and I am there. But how early is to early to prepare/ get excited for Christmas?

Christmas is my favourite time of the year for many reasons; you have an excuse to eat and drink as much as you like and not feel guilty, you get to spend time with people you may not always get the opportunity to see and not forgetting the Christmas films and music, wrapped up by the fire in your winter clothes. I just LOVE Christmas! 




Many people start their shopping for presents in January- understandable seeing as there is all the sales, but for me that is too early to start preparing for the big day! I normally start my shopping around November, early December time-perfect to ensure you are prepared and have everyone's presents brought. 




However, I do watch Christmas films and Christmas specials all year round, in fact, I am currently watching the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special as I type this-oops. I probably do watch Christmas TV too early but I just can't help myself! When is acceptable to start watching Christmas TV?




You all may be thinking this post is too early too, but I was inspired by my recent trip to the town center, all the shops have their Christmas chocolates and mince pies out, the card shops have the Christmas cards out and some shops even had all the stocking filler sections out too! Crazy, it's not even been Halloween or Bonfire night yet! 




I start getting excited for Christmas around October time, and even that is too early. When do you get excited/start preparing for Christmas and when do you think it is actually acceptable to get excited? Let me know below, I would love to hear what you think.




See you all soon.

Victoria Ann xx

GET YOUR FREAK ON TAG- 15 WEIRD QUESTIONS

Hey my loves, 




Seeing as I have been really enjoying doing TAG posts I thought I would give you guys another one today. I have seen this TAG going around on Blogs and YouTube and thought it would be super fun to do, and you may even learn something new about me! Let's go...




1. What's a nickname only your family calls you?

My full name is Victoria, so just take a second to think and you have a thousand nicknames. I get called so many different names, its actually hard to keep up. If I had to say one, it would probably be "Toria" my Dad always calls me that- you know what, I don't think he ever calls me by my full name. 

2. What's a weird habit of yours?

I always seem to buy a new duvet set every single time I go shopping, this obsession really isn't healthy. I have way too many duvet sets that I am running out of room to put them. I can't help it- I just love a fresh set of bedding.




3. Do you have any weird phobias?

COWS! I despise cows, just talking about them is making me go all weird. I'm not just scared of them I have a severe phobia of them, if I even see one it is probably likely that I will cry and go all shaky. Don't ask why, because I have no idea.

4. What's a song you secretly LOVE to blast & belt out when you're alone?

Without a doubt this has to be Believe by Cher. I don't even massively like the song and I never really listen to it, but I always find myself singing to it whenever I am in the shower or home alone.

5. What's one of your biggest pet peeves?

I have so many, but it either has to be when people congregate in the middle of a walkway to have a conversation and don't move out of the way when they see you are trying to get past. (that really annoys me) OR when you hold the door open for someone and they don't say thank you- I mean, is it really hard to use your manners once in a while?

6. What's one of your nervous habits?

When I get nervous or stressed I am terrible for biting my nails-I hate it. I don't have the longest nails as it is and I will grow them for so long, but I will end up biting them off if I get nervous. I can't win!




7. What side of the bed do you sleep on?

If you are stood looking at the bed it will be the right side, and my boyfriend sleeps on the left. We tried to swap sides when I got my ear cartilage pierced as it hurt to sleep on it, but it didn't work, I have to sleep on the right side-always. 




8. What was your first stuffed animal & it's name?

The first stuffed animal which I ever had was a Koala bear and he was called Kowali. When I was born my next door neighbour brought it to the hospital, that was 20 years ago and I still have it now. 




9. What's the drink you ALWAYS order at starbucks?

We don't have a starbucks in the town I live in, the nearest one is about an hour away so it is not often that I have a starbucks. If I do I think it's called a Cookie Crumble Ice Mocha- don't quote me on that one though.

10. What's the beauty rule you preach.. but never ACTUALLY practice?

Make sure you remove your makeup every night before you go to sleep. I am the worst for this, I preach it like no other but I am sometimes guilty of not doing this-slap on the wrist, I know.




11. Which way do you face in the shower?

When I first read this question I was really confused as I didn't know there was different ways people faced in the shower, I always thought It was just one way-simple. I have the water hitting my back, so I guess I face away from the shower water?




12. Do you have any 'weird' body 'skills'?

I can flare my nostrils. 

13. What's your favorite 'comfort food'/food that's 'bad' but you love to eat it anyways?

Crisps. I don't care what flavour, any will do. I could eat crisps all day long, it's so bad.

14. What's a phrase or exclamation you always say?

So I wasn't sure on this one so I asked my boyfriend. Apparently, I always say 'you're annoying me now' so I guess this is my most used phrase-oops!




15. Time to sleep- what are you ACTUALLY wearing?

Depends on the weather, if it is hot it will be some sort of shirt/string top combo if it's winter it will most likely be a super cosy Christmas pajama set.




This tag was actually really hard to answer, why don't you give it a go? I would love to see your answers to these questions. I hope you enjoyed reading and learnt something weird about me. 




See you all soon.

Victoria Ann xx

LOREAL ELVIVE NUTRI-GLOSS SHINE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER REVIEW

Hey my loves, 

Over the years I have dyed my hair numerous of times and even had the dreaded bleach through it a few times, as you know this is a no no if you want to have healthy, shiny locks. Even though my hair is in a lot better condition than it used to be, there are still some days where it is left looking tired and feeling dry. That is where this product comes in and leaves my hair feeling healthy and looking shiny!




Loreal have done a great job this time round with the Nutri-Gloss shampoo as they have targeted the individual hair fibres by giving added care from the root to tip which gives a shiny and soft finish, with no added weight.


 

"instantly helps to smooth the micro splits of the hair cuticle and illuminates the hair strands."




I absolutely love these two products as they do not leave your hair feeling greasy like some high gloss products can do, it leaves your hair feeling silky smooth and it certainly does look it too!

I normally use these products together every time I wash my hair to ensure that it is hydrated and nourished. The shampoo and conditioner is great if you are looking for a product which deeply conditions and leaves your locks feeling and looking shiny. 




I am currently using this product during my hair wash routine, however I am unsure yet as to whether this beats my love for the Herbal Essences Shampoo and Conditioner- that works like a dream. 




I would 100% recommend this product as it really does do the job and makes me feel happy about the way my hair looks. If you are looking for intense shine in your hair definitely purchase this shampoo and conditioner combo- you won't be disappointed!




What’s your favourite hair products? Let me know down below, I would love to hear your suggestions, maybe you can sway me on to a new product.

See you all soon.

Victoria Ann xx