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Most of us can't go out this year so what better way to spend Christmas Eve than with a Christmas movie night? I'll be talking you through everything you need to make it a perfect night in.  

What To Watch

 
 
 For starters, you are, of course, going to have to pick something to watch. To make it the perfect Christmas night in it needs to be a Christmas movie. With Christmas movies, there is usually something for everyone. Netflix is generally the best place to find an array of different types of Christmas movies. 
 
In the mood for a comedy? Then A Bad Moms Christmas or The Night Before would make excellent choices. Want something a bit more romantic? Then My Christmas Inn or Operation Christmas Drop are super cute choices. Two perfect choices for kids would be The Grinch (2018's animated version) or Nativity. You could also try something completely different and go with a Christmas horror film, Krampus is you go-to one for that category.
 
If none of those options tickles your fancy then just search Christmas in Netflix's search bar and a huge selection comes up. I've worked my way through many of them over the last few years.   
 

What To Wear

 
 
 In terms of what to wear, your best bet would be something cosy and comfortable. You don't want to be sat watching a movie in jeans unless that's your thing! Joe Brown's have a lovely selection of clothing items to suit the occasion. My favourite choices from their website currently are their Magenta Cable Knit Cardigan because who doesn't love a good cardigan?, a Basic White T-shirt which is an absolute classic go-to and lastly their grey woodland Thermal Leggings because everyone needs a comfy pair of leggings in their life. Finish the look off with a pair of their Tiger Fluffy Slippers and you'll be good to go!

If you wanted to go all out with the Christmas theme you could wear a pair of fantastic Christmas pyjamas. Ultimate festive vibes.
 

Drinks & Snacks

 
 
 The drinks & the snacks have to be the best pair of a movie night in right? The perfect movie snack is definitely some popcorn. It's a classic so why not make your own? All you need are some kernels, oil and a flavouring to finish them off. If cooking isn't your thing then the best option is to pick up a couple of microwave popcorn bags from your local supermarket. Place the bag in the microwave and a minute or so later, perfect popcorn! 

Make sure you also top-up your chocolate selection as chocolate is definitely my favourite go-to movie snack. Pick a few different sharing bags and you are good to go! Milkybar Buttons and Galaxy Counters are my ultimate movie favourites. A great Christmas chocolate choice could be a box of Roses or Quality Street, unless you are saving them for the big day!
 
 
As for drinks, the perfect cosy night in drink definitely has to be a good hot chocolate. My choice is always the Galaxy Frothy one as it's just so yummy. Pop some marshmallows in to give it a more luxury feeling or even some cinnamon flavouring to give it that festive touch and enjoy the warmth spreading through your body. 

Extra Comforts

 
 
One extra comfort I love when watching a movie is a big, soft, fluffy blanket. You cannot beat a fluffy blanket on these colder nights. I own a few and definitely love to get myself wrapped up in them when watching a movie or just any time really.
 
Another extra comfort I love is something that not everyone can do but if you have a real fire set up in your living room, then get it going! It will add to the cosy Christmas vibes and will be the perfect finishing touch to your movie night. If you don't have a real fire, then candles will be a great alternative.

What do you do to make sure you have the perfect Christmas movie night in? Let me know below and while you are here why not check out more of my Christmas content?
20 Christmas Films I Have Seen Recently
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 It's only 3 days until Christmas! Here is my next giveaway. This time I'll be giving away a Blue Coffee Box which includes 2 full bags of coffee. 
 

Blue Coffee Box is a coffee subscription service where you will either receive a bag or a box of 2 bags of coffee which will be different coffees for you to try, depending on your subscription type. You can even buy a one-off subscription to try it before you delve into a full subscription. 
 
To pick your subscription, you first have to pick between a bag or a box, then whether it's for you or someone special, then the third option is to pick coffee type.

There are various types of coffee to pick to make sure you get the right one for you and your machines at home. This includes beans, coarse grind for cafetiere, medium grind for pour-overs or filter drippers, medium/fine grind for Aeropress coffee makers and a fine grind for espresso machines and stovetops. 

Then there is the option to pick from a light roast, medium roast or dark roast as well as a surprise me option if you don't mind which you receive. Once that is selected you can then pick whether you want decaf or standard. The next option is to pick whether you want the coffee every 2 weeks, monthly or every 2 months followed by how long you want the subscription for. Blue Coffee Box makes sure that every subscription is as suitable as possible to the customer which means you will get exactly what you want. 
 
If you fancy buying yourself a subscription you can use code LM3 to get £3 off any product on their website.
 
 Today I'll be giving away a Blue Coffee Box subscription which will include 2 various coffees inside. I featured a box on my Christmas Gift Guide so feel free to go over there and have a look. To enter to win, fill in the Gleam widget below which includes various entry options. The giveaway is open worldwide and will end on the 31st December 2020.
 
Blue Coffee Box Giveaway
 
You can also check out my other giveaways I have running at the moment:
 
6 Days Until Christmas Perky Blenders Giveaway
5 Days Until Christmas KIND Giveaway
4 Days Until Christmas LUMIN Giveaway
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 It's 4 days until Christmas so here is my next giveaway. For this one I'll be giving away A LUMIN Modern Bathroom Set worth £69.
 

LUMIN is skin management for men. It's premium care for premium men. LUMIN know that men's skin is vastly different to women's so they have created quality products with experts from across the globe to deliver the best that is available. The Modern Bathroom Set that I'm giving away includes:
 
Keratin Recovery Shampoo
Keratin Strengthening Conditioner
Clarifying Body Wash
Moisturising Balm
Charcoal Cleanser

The products help with skin, hair and the body. The skincare duo is hydrating and cleansing while the body wash is infused with tea tree and aloe to keep your skin fresh and clean. The keratin recovery hair set is made to improve scalp health and will help battle dry and damaged hair. I featured LUMIN's Modern Bathroom Set on my Christmas Gift Guide as well as their Pore Kit so be sure to check that out too. 
 
 Want to enter to win a Modern Bathroom Set to try for yourself or to give to someone you love? Enter below using the gleam widget, filling in the various entry options. The giveaway is open worldwide and will end on the 31st December 2020.
 
LUMIN Modern Bathroom Set Giveaway
 
You can also check out my 6 Days Until Christmas Perky Blenders Giveaway and my 5 Days Until Christmas KIND Giveaway too.
21 December 37 comments
 It's 5 days until Christmas so it's time for my next giveaway. This time I'll be giving away a selection of KIND's new limited-edition flavour bars: Apple Almond Spice.

Apple almond spice is KIND's first-ever limited-edition flavour and it doesn't disappoint. With a blend of sweet apples, almonds, cashews, pecans and the perfect amount of cinnamon spice, it's guaranteed to satisfy all your seasonal cravings while being a truly yummy snack.

It is made using nutritious whole ingredients, is gluten-free as well as being high in fibre which means it's a healthy snack. They are available to buy in bulk from the KIND website or Sainsbury's and Ocado in singles. 
 
Want to enter to win a selection of KIND's limited edition apple almond spice to try for yourself? Enter below using the gleam widget, filling in the various entry options. The giveaway is open worldwide and will end on the 31st December 2020.
 
KIND's Limited Edition Apple Almond Spice Bars Giveaway
 
You can also check out my 6 Days Until Christmas Perky Blenders Giveaway to win a bag of their Christmas Coffee.
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It's 6 days until Christmas, so I'm going to be doing 6 days of giveaways starting with Perky Blenders.
 

Perky Blenders are a coffee subscription brand. You can pick from a one-off bag or various types of subscriptions. Every Christmas they bring out their special Christmas coffee. This year the blend features coffee from Kenya and Brazil. It has taste notes of candied fruit, orange and caramel so it's definitely the perfect Christmas blend. The bag has a special design which was illustrated by sister and brother duo Tom & Jess Jones-Burney also known as Tomartacus. You can find out more about the coffee and the artists on the product page. I featured Perky Blenders over on my Christmas Gift Guide this year if you want to go over there and take a look.
 
Today, I will be giving away a bag of this special Christmas coffee to one winner. The winner can choose between whole bean or ground coffee. To enter all you have to do is use the Gleam widget below with the various entry options. The giveaway is open worldwide and will end on the 31st December 2020.
 
Perky Blenders Christmas Coffee Giveaway
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There are so many different types of jewellery styles in the world, so in today's post, I'm going to be going over a few of my favourites. From gold to silver, simple to statement, I love a bit of everything, so hopefully, there will be something you love in here too.
 

Name Necklaces

 
 
Name Necklaces are exactly what they say in the name. The main feature of these necklaces is the fact that they have your name on them. They are, of course, a personalised piece and can be customised with different fonts or you could choose to have any name or word on them. 
 
oNecklace specialise in personalised jewellery as they have so many different versions of name necklaces available. The two I have shown above are the Classic Name Necklace and the Choker Name Necklace. The classic one has the letters together, has a classic curved font featured and sits on the chest (depending on the size you get). The choker one has the letters all separate dangling down and sits higher up on the neck. There are two font choices for this necklace. A simple block font or funky calligraphy font. 
 
 
Another variation of a name necklace could be a initial necklace. Instead of your full name you could wear one which just has your first initial or could even be an initial in tribute to someone you love. Jewel Editions have several types of initial necklaces. My favourite which I've shown above is the Rose Gold Disc Initial Necklace. 


To take an initial necklace one step further, you could pick this Initial & Zodiac Necklace from Handmakes and Keepsakes. This necklace not only features your initial but it also includes your zodiac sign. What better way to personalise your neckwear?

Signet Rings




Signet rings are actually a newer favourite of mine. I hadn't owned any before now! They generally have a big circle or rectangle face with an image on and they used to be mostly worn by men as they were 'family rings'. Nowadays they are more worn for style means. These two from Daisy Jewellery are absolutely beautiful. They are both 18ct gold plate and both have rounded faces. The first one is the Sunflower Signet Ring and the second is the Bird Of Paradise Signet Ring. They would look absolutely beautiful paired with more statement gold jewellery from Daisy Jewellery to complete the look.

 Statement Necklaces



Statement pieces in my opinion are the best type of jewellery pieces. Not only do they stand out and are super eye-catching, they are also usually very beautiful designs and this snake necklace from Wolf & Gypsy is no exception. It's this stunning curved, dangling snake and it's available in sterling silver plated with gold vermeil or sterling silver. Not only do Wolf & Gypsy have the most beautiful, statement pieces, they also use eco-friendly packaging that can be recycled and is bio-degradable as well as making a donation for every sale. Win-win! 

Layered Necklaces



My favourite thing to do with necklaces is to layer them up. They look fabulous layered and are a real talking point. Pair of couple of statement pieces with a couple of simple pieces and you have the perfect stack! These four from Muru Jewellery work really well together. They are all in different chain lengths so that they sit nicely and don't clash with each other. 

Bead Chain Choker Necklace Silver
T-Bar Necklace Silver
Butterfly Necklace Silver
Belcher Necklace Chain Silver

They are all available in sterling silver or 18ct gold-plated vermeil with some of them available in 18ct rose gold plated vermeil so you can mix them together or keep them matching.

Good Luck Bracelets



Good Luck Bracelets are usually the type of bracelets you see worn stacked together and usually give you beachy, boho vibes. Each design usually means something different such as love, karma, guardian angels etc. They are lovely little pieces that make fantastic gifts. These ones are from Smilla Brav. I used to wear this type of bracelet all the time a few years ago. I had so many I always wore.

Good Karma Spirit Bracelet
Cowrie Shell Bracelet
Hand-Stamped Individual Initial Bracelet

Teardrop Necklaces

 

 The last type of jewellery we have is teardrop necklaces. These are classic shapes and they usually have a gem, crystal or coloured detail featured inside the teardrop. This one from Miss Milly is in this beautiful shade of green and is made from resin. It's a real standout piece much like the rest of Miss Milly's gorgeous designs.
 
Green Teardrop Necklace
 
So which of these 6 types of jewellery styles is your favourite? Let me know below and while you are here why not check out more of my fashion content?
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I'm back with another Femme Luxe Mix and Match post. This time around I have four pieces to try and work into various outfits. These pieces are a black corset top, a leopard print dress, a pair of marble print joggers and a co-ord black set, so that is technically five pieces to try to mix and match.


Black Zip Up Ribbed Skirt Co-Ord - Tinley

The first Femme Luxe item we have is this co-ord which is actually two items in one. It comes with this gorgeous zip-up, long-sleeved top and a basic black mini skirt. I started by wearing these two pieces together to create this look. The zip-up can be adjusted up or down as it has two zips which means the top itself can be worn in various ways. They are ribbed pieces which adds a nice extra little detail. The great thing about both these pieces is that they could work with almost anything as they are very versatile.
 
 

Black Hook & Eye Front Corset Crop Top - Rina

The second item I picked was this amazing black corset crop top. I first paired this piece with the skirt from the co-ord set above and I think it works really well. The corset has a dip hem so can be worn both tucked in as well as out on top of the skirt. It is a very flattering piece. Another way I could try and wear this top would be to have a roll neck, long-sleeved jumper underneath to give it a warm winter look. I haven't tried that for this post but it's something I will try in the future. 


White & Black Marble Print Cuffed Joggers - Caiden

I then paired the corset top with my third item, which is these really amazing marble print joggers. I love anything with marble print so I knew I had to pick these joggers up. This is actually the third pair of these joggers I have as I also have them in baby pink and in grey too. They are fleeced inside which means they are super warm and cosy and perfect for winter. I wanted to try the corset top with the joggers as I thought it might be a good idea to try a luxe piece with a loungewear piece. I think it works really well but please do let me know in the comments your thoughts.


For the fourth look, I wore the marble joggers with the zip-up top from the two-piece. This again gives it a similar luxe and loungewear mixed vibe. It's a very big trend at the moment so you have probably seen something similar around on Instagram. 


Brown Leopard Print Satin Ruched Side Slip Mini Dress - Maeve

For the fourth and final item, I picked this lovely leopard print dress. I actually have this dress in two other colours, in red and black. I loved them so much I had to get it in leopard print too! I first started by wearing it on its own to give the dress it's full effect. It has ruching on the side which can be adjusted with the strings so it can be made shorter or longer depending on your preference.
 

 I then paired the leopard print dress over a roll-neck jumper that I already had in my wardrobe. I actually have this jumper in 6 or so colours as they can be worn with just about anything. Adding a layer like this under the dress means this dress can be worn in winter as well as summer. It adds a nice cosy feel and pairing it with a pair of over-the-knee boots will finish the look off completely.
 

 For the third and final look with the dress, I wore it with the black mini skirt by tucking it into the skirt. This is something I love to do with dresses I own as it gives the dress a whole different look while making your wardrobe even more versatile.
 
  So, which outfit or piece did you like the most and what would you wear with the said piece? Let me know in the comments below and while you are here why not check out more of my fashion content?
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1 Top, 3 Trousers

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