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Snug Blanket | The Slanket | Snug Rug | Snuggle Blanket | Snuggie Blanket | Buy, Compare & Snuggle! - I got this amazing blanket for Christmas, its one with arms!!! It is so useful, i can now drink my cuppa tea and not get chilly arms :D Perfect for the cold winter nights.

I remember seeing one of these on The Big Bang Theory but never really thought anything of it, but then i was given one for Christmas and i have used everyday since!! Mine is a nice fleecy material and is so soft. You can get them from many different places, if you google Snug Blanket they come up, or if you go on the website www.snugblanket.co.uk 

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LaSenza.co.uk - Bras - Heartbreaker Black get to La Senza they are having a closing down sale many lines are up to 70% off. It is sad that they are closing down because i do love this shop, but we need to take advantage of a good deal whilst we can!! I just ordered the last pink bra in my size (i was very lucky). So get to their website before it all goes!!

Ever too old for a Disney film??

I've finally got sat down to watch Beauty & the Beast which i got for Christmas but haven't had chance to watch!

Do you think you can ever be too old to watch a Disney film?? They are my favourite, I'm 22 but would always choose a Disney film over almost anything. They are pretty good for teaching moral values to kids (which to be honest most need to be taught a few). You can also pretty much guarantee a happy ending which makes me smile :) as that's the worst when you watch a film and feel completely miserable afterwards!

Beauty & the Beast has to be my favourite of them all, it has romance a little horror and comedy, i love the servants in the castle, they are absolutely hilarious, there is Lumiere (the candlestick), Cogsworth (a clock), Mrs Potts (teapot of course) and little chip (the cutest tea cup ever!!). I think its hilarious when the furniture go marching to battle when the castle is been invaded! Everyone secretly wants a dog/footstool, or a wardrobe which can pick out your outfit for you! Its just like in Toy Story everyone secretly hopes that their toys come to life at night!

I went to see Lion King at the Cinema in 3D the other week which was brilliant, i remember going to see the Lion King when i was a little girl and it was first released, i loved it then and i love it still, its a great film (and i still cried when Simba's dad died). They should re-release more of the classic Disney films as they are amazing. Although the newer Disney films are also brilliant such as Tangled, Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean.

I get annoyed though when some people like to put a damper on Disney films saying 'they're not true' 'It'll never happen in real life' ..... so what, whats wrong with cheering yourself up or day dreaming?

You cant beat the music from a Disney film either so catchy. My friend recently got the new Disney CD called 'Now that's what i call Disney' 3 CD's of brilliant Disney songs, from old and new. I have to say i love them all but my favourite has to be 'Tale as old as time' from Beauty and the Beast, it is such a romantic song.


When watching the blu ray of Beauty and the beast it included a new song which wasn't on the original film called 'Human Again' which was such a good song, and should have been included in the original film!

For all those who buy a few Disney films you should check out Disney Movie Rewards as you can collect points from each Disney DVD/Blu Ray you purchase, all you have to do is input a code you get inside your DVD/Blu Ray box on the Disney Movie Rewards website then these can then be redeemed for a number of rewards such as certain Disney DVD/Blu Rays or some toys/accessories from Disney. I have been inputting my codes and have now been able to get a free movie, i got Tron as my boyfriend wanted to see it (i personally wanted to get either Bambi or Monsters Inc but i had to compromise). I'd definitely recommend this site as like i said you can free films which would make perfect gifts for Christmas or Birthdays.

Twilight

I went to watch the new Twilight movie (Breaking Dawn part 1) the other day, which was amazing!!! I have to say i want my wedding to be exactly like their wedding, absolutely perfect!!! The wedding dress was gorgeous too, very sophisticated. The film was fantastic, i cant wait for the next one. I never understood the Twilight hype, that was until i watched the first film..... and i fell in love (mainly with Edward of course).

The new film is really good, although there is one or two parts which make me go ewww (mainly when Bella becomes ill and her bones break) but overall it such a romantic love story. I cant wait for the next film to see what Bella is like as a vampire! I think all my friends know what happens as they have read the books, but i haven't so i don't know what happens.

I must also say hasn't Jacob become quite a hottie since the first film! I didn't take much note of him back then but since then he has buffed up and i quite enjoy him taking his top off every 5 minutes! He also adds a bit of humour to serious situations throughout the film which is really good (i was giggling to myself in the cinema most the time, because he kept making sarcastic comments which i found hilarious!)

I now have a dilemma ...... Edward or Jacob, decisions decisions???

I would definitely recommend going to see the film (although i think i was the only one who hadn't seen it). The next one isn't out till next year so will have to wait to see what happens, really hope its a happy ending!!

Cable Knit Leggings - The results!!

Well a few weeks ago i bought a pair of black Cable knit leggings from New Look for £16.99 (now £10.00 - this always happens to me, i buy something full price then they go down in price like a week later). I then also bought a pair of similar Cable knit leggings from Primark for £6 and thought i would do a consumer test, and well the results are now in.

I can announce that the best out of the 2 was the pair from New Look, as at from the start they were the better feeling pair. The first issue i came across with the ones from Primark was that they didn't have enough give, so they weren't as comfy as the New Look pair which fit snug and were easy to move in.

Although the Primark ones are ok i think i would go with the New Look pair as even though the ones from Primark are only £6 the New Look ones are only an extra £4 and are much more comfy and i feel they would last a bit longer too.

Trip to the panto

We went to the Panto today at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham to see Sleeping Beauty featuring Joe Pasquale, and i have to say it was hilarious, i always thought that the panto was mainly aimed at children but it was so fun. There is even a 3D effect part, which was really good. Although that part of the show was quite scary even for me (I'm a scaredy cat) I've seen films in 3D but these bugs actually looked like they were going to eat me!!! The effects were brilliant. 

Ceri Dupree was also amazingly fun, adding glamour to the production in over the top outfits. 

The show is on until 15 January 2012 and prices range between £13 - £26.50 so not badly priced, would definately recommend it. The show lasts about 2 hours with a break i the middle so you can get refreshments. 

The Christmas tree is finally up :D It is only a budget tree with cheap decorations but it looks perfect for our first Christmas alone at home together.

The tree was only £7 from Tesco and is 6 foot tall, 100 bulb lights only £8 and then the baubles in 3 colours (pink, blue and green) in different sizes and some with glitter. So the tree is cheap cheerful and festive.

I now just need to finish the wrapping then i will be almost all set for Christmas, i still need to post my sisters present off, she lives in New Zealand, so by the looks of the Royal mail website i have missed the last posting date for Christmas, whoops. I'm sure i miss it every year, I wonder how much it will cost to send her present this year?? I sent something to her once which was only worth £13 but cost me £15 to send and it was a fairly small box!

Cable Knit Legging

I found these lovely Cable Knit Legging whilst on my shopping trip at the weekend, i bought them in black they cost me £16.99 from New Look, i thought they were really nice, something different to the normal plain leggings. They will go perfectly with my new chunky knit jumper. But it also means i will need to get some new boots :)

However after i purchased the leggings from New Look i visited Primark, and what happened to be on the hanger as i walked in the shop, the exact same leggings, but for £6 so i obviously had to buy some, i did consider taking the others back to New Look but then thought no. I have decided to test both pairs out and see which one lasts the longest, and will update my blog once i have worn both pairs (as I'm not allowed them till Christmas) I'm sure that the ones from New Look will last the longest but i could be surprised.

Belted Lace Dress

I so want this Belted Lace Dress, it is beautiful its perfect for a day dress or even a night out. I like the colour too, because i tend to wear black so Navy is a nice change. It is also available in the colour cream. It would go perfect with a pair of tights and some ballet pumps.

I'm trying to wear more dresses, as I'm getting tired of wearing jeans i want to feel more feminine. But trying to find dresses which suit my shape can be hard due to been top heavy, as i don't like having to much attention up top, so this dress would be perfect as it covers the ladies up nicely.

Getting the size right

Anyone ever have the double boob?? I have and it isn't pretty! I never realised how wrong i could be about my bra size, when i went to get measured i knew i wasn't wearing the right size, but i never thought that i would be that much out!! I went from wearing 34D to wearing 32G!!! Which is a huge difference.

Not only does wearing the wrong size create the double boob, it can leave red marks and can be uncomfortable, it can also damage your posture so it is very important to wear the correct size.

A couple of tips for making sure the bra your wearing is ok are -

• You should be able to fit 2 fingers comfortably under the shoulder band, make sure that the band is not too tight as this may cause uncomfortable rubbing.
• The centre of the bra should lie flat against your chest, if it doesn't and it pulls away at any point then you may need the next cup up.
• There must be no overspill of the cup on the top or at the sides (be aware that women tend to have one breast larger than the other)

Most lingerie stores have a fitting service, i went to La Senza who measured me and even picked out bras for me to try, it was an excellent personal service. They also have a sizing guide available on their website which is very useful.

With the right size i have another issue, finding nice bra's in my size, as not all places have a good selection for people with larger cup sizes. However i went to Ann Summers today and they had a few nice sets in stock - just like this one - Sofia Black/Pink Balconette Bra. They have a few on offer too, such as 2 bras for £25.

When i first found out about what bra size i actually was i wanted the floor to open up and swallow me, i couldn't believe how big they were, i had never really noticed how big they were, but when i asked my friend at work she was like Sam..... they are huge!! I went through a phase of hating them i just felt like i couldn't wear certain clothes as i though they made me boobs look to big, which in turn made me feel fat. I'm not a big person I'm a size 8-10 (UK). One of my boyfriends mates actually asked me if they were real, which was quite funny. I have now learnt to love them, sure its hard at times to find clothes which work with them but its a great excuse to try lots of clothes on when i go shopping :D

Studded Evening Bag

I was a bit naughty today and bought this Studded Evening Bag it was only £12.99 and will go perfect with my new dress and shoes for the Christmas work party. Its a very cute bag, can be used as either a clutch or shoulder bag, it is big enough for your essentials such as phone, keys, purse and your make up.

I have yet to receive my dress and shoes as they haven't been delivered yet, they were supposed to be delivered on 30 November but i wasn't in so they left a redelivery note saying they will try again on 1 December, but they didn't try, so I'm hoping that they will be delivered next week, as my Christmas work party is 2 weeks today.

Christmas Gift Ideas

This time of year i sometimes dread! What to buy people for Christmas??? I had a great idea this year for my friends, i have 5 friends who i will be buying for and instead of buying the usual present from Boots i have decided to put together little gift sets myself so it is more personal (and I'm hoping it works out a little cheaper) so far i have bought them all a personalised diary from Vista Print, each has their name on it and the design of them reflects their personalities so fingers crossed they like them.

I'm also going to buy them each something from Lush Cosmetics, as this shop is amazing!! I used to think the smell was off putting but after having it recommended to me i took a risk and haven't looked back since, my favourite item is The Comforter, which is a bubble bar and it feels like the water is hugging you, and the smell is gorgeous. I bought my sister the shampoo bars which she loved as they came in so useful when she went to the gym, you can even buy a shampoo bar tin to store it in.

The one thing which annoys me is buying for my boyfriends family, they always tell us what to buy them even if i have already decided what to buy them! I text my boyfriends mum asking her if her if his step dad had a DVD as i was starting my Christmas shopping, she text back saying that she just asked him and he said he wanted a CD! I didnt ask what did he want, i asked if he had a certain DVD! I was so annoyed! They do this every year, we once gave them some wine one year and they called us up saying they wanted a CD and DVD and had a mardy so we had to buy them an extra present. So I'm putting my foot down this time and I'm buying them what i want to buy them, they can get what they are given! The whole point of Christmas is appreciating what you get, besides this year will be tight as i am going to part time work so we have to be froogle this year.

Anyway back to gift ideas, i think e-bay would be a good place to find gifts as you can buy new items as well as second hand stuff at discount prices. My friend has found a few good buys on there, you sometimes don't even need to bid as there is a buy now option.

I'm getting daily emails from Play.com with all their offers they have loads of stuff for £5.00 which is brilliant for stocking fillers, i brought presents for 5 people and it only cost me £25, which was brilliant as you can buy all sorts, plus postage is free! Although i would advise to be careful with buying things such as cups as i ordered one and the packaging was crap and it came in pieces, so i had to send it back :( Luckily they have refunded me my money, but i have a friend who had the same thing happen, with the cup arriving in bits!