Christmas Movies To Watch Right Now

As a lover of everything christmas it shouldn't come as a surprise that I have quite a selection of christmas movies resting on my DVD shelf. And even though I enjoy watching them all year around there is something quite special about watching the first christmassy movie when it's really socially acceptable. I really wish it would begin to snow here in Germany, so that I can snuggle up in my blankets with my Christmas PJ's and a hot chocolate for a movie night but until now it's only freezing and I have to pretend that outside my window there is a winter wonderland. Now, it doesn't matter if you're watching the following movies by yourself, with your significant other, or get together with family and friends for a cozy movie night, these are guaranteed to make you feel christmassy either way.

P.S. Sorry for the underwhelming quality in pictures, this winter lighting thing isn't agreeing to well with my camera. I will try to invest into a soft box asap.

'The Holiday'

This is my absolute favourite christmas movie! Mostly because I am, and forever will be in love with Jude Law but also because it's just a light, heartwarming love story that is set around christmas time. And if Kate Winslet's little English cottage in the snow doesn't make you feel christmassy I don't know what will.


'Love Actually'

If you liked 'Valentines Day' and 'Happy New Year' you will love this one. It's the same concept, basically. It's a compilation of (love) stories that are somehow all intertwined and will make you feel all the feels. Also who doesn't love to see at least ten celebrities all in one movie? Keira Knightley, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Alan Rickman (insert sad emoji), Emma Thompson....the list seems endless in this movie.

'Miracle on 34th street' (1994)

This one has a cute kid AND a cute old man in it. What more could you wish for? It's the story of extremely clever six-year old Susan, who doesn't believe in Santa and department store Santa Clause Kris Kringle, who seems suspiciously real. Put those two together and you have a funny, heartwarming and loveable tale that will make you doubt this whole "Santa doesn't exist" thing all over again.

'Polar Express'

Two Words: Tom Hanks. And if that isn' enough to intrigue you then here are few others: magical, snow (lots of snow), Christmas Town, lights, presents, hot chocolate, christmas trees, Santa Clause, Elves and also Tom Hanks.

'Disney's 'A Christmas Carol''

This one I most vividly remember watching in my childhood, even though it wasn't this particular version beacuse it didn't existed back in the 90's but it doesn't really matter which version you watch. I think the Disney one is the most recent and animated Jim Carrey really brings life to mean, old Scrooge. Charles Dickens really knew how to write a Christmas Carol.

'Frozen'

Not exactly a Christmas tale but I think a story that is entirely set in snow and ice will inevetably get you in high christmas spirits and if not that, it will at least make you sing 'Let it go' on top of your lungs.

'Home Alone 1&2'

A classic. If you don't watch little Kevin almost kill these two thugs at least once before christmas, may I ask: what are you doing with your life? (probably having jobs and responsibilites, but anyhow...). But maybe skip the Donald Trump scene this year.


Two others that I would like to mention, but don't have physicals copies of on my hands right now are:

'Elf'

and

'The Grinch'

Both classics. Both funny.

Happy Watching!


xx Laura

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Bestie Christmas Gift Guide

Now that December is right around the corner I've started to think about presents and realized, as every year, that I find it extremely hard to buy for my best friend or female friends in general. Not that there aren't enough options, I feel there are too much. I find it hard to choose between all the amazing things that you could purchase as I want the very best gift, that will make their eyes glisten (or something like that.) Basically I want them to like it and tell me how much they love it years after. So I browsed the Inter-Webs and accumilated a few goodies that you could buy a female friend or your bestie and which I think most females in my life would be happy to recieve. Most of them are less than 50 € because let's be real: Mama be broke. Even though besties deserve private jets and Cartier watches for christmas (and every other day of the year).

ASOS

Cowshed Calming Bath Salts // Bombay Duck Candle // I Am Very Busy Planner //  Paperchase Photo Frame // Club L Mermaid Blanket // Working 9 to 5 Book // Satin Pyjama Playsuit // Cozy Robe with Ears // Paperchase Coasters

FEELUNIQUE

Stila Perfect Me Palette // The Balm Highlighter Trio // Ciate Fearless Eyeshadow Palette // Aromatherapy Asocciates Gift Set Pure Indulgence // Emma Hardie Moringa Balm Gift Set // Stila Liquid Lipstick Trio // Origins Ginger Pleasure Set // Estee Lauder Modern Muse Treasures Set // NAILSINC Make Up Bag // Cowshed Knackered Essentials Set

URBAN OUTFITTERS

Midori Pen // The Little Book of Hygge // Vogue Goes Pop // The Little Book of Feminism // Elephant Mug // Fujix Polaroid Camera // Calvin Klein Triangle Bra // Skinny Dip Headphones


H&M

Ball Purse // Grey Slippers // Red Kimono // Yoga Mat // Grey Plaid Blanket // Star Shine Candle

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Get Your Glow On

In the months of dry and dull skin it can be quite hard to achieve that glowy goddess look that everyone is striving for. Especially for the holiday season, a nice highlight is indispensable and so I'd like to share my current favourite highlighters with you.

I must admit that I'm still in love with my MAC Cream Color Base in Pearl but in the last few weeks I was converted to the magic of powder highlights. I bought Urban Decay's Afterglow Highlighter  in the colour Sin on a whim when online shopping, because I thought it was much overdue that I would try a powder highlight and I can tell you....wow. While the Mac Cream Color Base is a much more natural, suttle highlight After Glow is really intense, especially if you pack it on like there's no tomorrow, which I started to do because it is addicting. I also noticed that it stays on much, much longer and has this gorgeous glowy finish to it and even though it's quite intense it still looks really natural and amazing on the skin. It has a creamy texture and glides on like a dream.

My next favourite I just bought a week ago but I'm already in love. Especially because it is a drugstore product and comes at a much cheaper price than Urban Decay's After Glow. I've been looking for a liquid highlighter that I can mix in with my foundation or moisturizer forever and when L'Oreal released their Perfect Match Highlighters I was in highlight heaven. They come in three different shades, the light, pinky one, which I bought, a dark pink one and a dark, bronzy version. Now, for oily skin gals like me maybe go very very suttle when mixing it into your foundation because oh my word does this get you glowing. If you have dry to normal skin this will be amazing. After mixing a whole lot of this shimmery goodness into my foundation and realizing I have no self control when it comes to highlight I had to go on about my day with a very shiny face. But if you do it in moderation or just use it as a cheekbone highlight even oily skin types can get their glow on with this.

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