Top 20 Posts From 2014

It has now come the end of another year, so I had a look back through all the posts I have done this year and picked out my favourite top 20. I have chosen these posts by what I have enjoyed writing/creating, that others have enjoyed and posts that I have enjoyed looking back on. I also think it is a good way to look back and also a great place to start if you are new to my blog! 

Nails of the Day

Clinique eye shadow quad

100th Blog Post - My First OOTD

Benefit Fake Up Concealer

Essie Polish Duo

Beauty Product Clear Out

My Essie Nail Polish Collection

1st Blogiversary

Benefit 'From Lee Lee With Love' Tin

Friday Five - Flamingo Inspired

May Favourites

Nails of the Day

Clinique Cheek Pop

Friday Five - The Five Product Face

Beauty This Or That Tag

Shopaholic Books

Autumn Make Up Look

Beauty Product Empties

Urban Decay Naked Palette - My Favourite Shades

Nails of the Day

Which post is your favourite? 

Love Bella x 

Bloglovin' I Twitter I Pinterest I Instagram

Shopaholic Books

A bit of a different post today from the usual beauty posts as I am talking about some of my favourite books! These are the shopaholic books by Sophie Kinsella. Now I say the shopaholic books as all of the books in the shopaholic series are just all so good that I can't choose a favourite! I have read them so many times and haven't got bored of them! If you are looking for something new to read, then I would definitely recommend these books.

I have already posted a book review on another of Sophie Kinsella's books 'I've got your number'. Which is another great book to read. So In this post I will do a mini review on each book and what they are about! 

All of the books follow the life of Rebecca Bloomwood, otherwise known as Becky. Becky is of course as the title suggests a shopaholic. Her best friend Suze is always on hand for the good times and the bad (and is often there to help with Becky's many troubles). There are many other people in Becky's life too but I don't want to spoil it too much so if you are interested then read on! Warning there may be some spoilers! 

The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic 

This is where the story all begins, we meet Becky Bloomwood, she is a financial journalist telling people how they should spend their money wisely. Although she isn't very good at taking her own advice, she is a shopaholic and has some serious money problems. So she does everything she can to get the money to pay her bills by saving money, earning more money and even asking her friend Suze to help by watching her spending. 

Shopaholic Abroad

Becky is moving to New York! (With her boyfriend Luke.) Now working as a financial adviser on TV she is hoping to get an exciting new job on American TV. Although as she starts to explore New York she finds that the pull of the shops and the excitement of sample sales to much and spends her day spending money and getting into some trouble. However she does end up finding the perfect job.

Shopaholic Ties the Knot 

Becky has found the perfect job, a personal shopper. Getting to shop all day long is a dream come true. But it's not the only dream come true as Luke has proposed and they are getting married! Becky is busy planning the perfect wedding day, but also trying to keep the peace. Of course trouble is not far away and Becky finds herself in a difficult position, but will she get the wedding she has dreamed of? 

Shopaholic & Sister

Becky has been an only child all her life until now, she has a sister! Becky and Luke come back from their honeymoon to find that her parents have a secret. She soon finds out that she has a half-sister, and she can't wait to meet her and go out on shopping trips with her. However things don't end up going well and it seems that her sister Jess doesn't have the same interests as Becky. The two end up falling out but Becky is determined to fix the relationship between them, but are they just too different to get along? 

Shopaholic & Baby

Becky and Luke have moved to London and their family is growing! Becky is pregnant and shopping for two. Everything has to be perfect for her bundle of joy, but it seems it might be a bit more work than she had hoped for! What with the stress of her new job, finding a house and the fact that her obstetrician is Luke's glamorous ex-girlfriend it looks like her pregnancy isn't going to be plan sailing. 

Mini Shopaholic

Becky and Luke's daughter Minnie is now two. Becky has dreams of wonderful shopping trips of the two of them and the lovely times they will have, however the reality is quite different. Minnie is very determined toddler and her favourite word being 'mine' doesn't help Becky. Struggling with Minnie, and a financial crisis Becky decides that a party is much needed, but how will she get on with planning a party on budget? 

Have you read these books or any others by Sophie Kinsella? What is your favourite book?

Love Bella x 

Bloglovin' I Twitter I Pinterest I Instagram

Friday Five

For today's Friday five post I am doing a life lately theme. So I am sharing five things that I have been loving throughout the month.

I love these Christmas socks! At this time of year almost everyone has a Christmas jumper, but I think that Christmas socks are also a must have. I mean look how cute the little reindeer and Christmas puddings are! 

Another thing about Christmas is all the novelty food and treats. I think that these chocolate orange minis are so great, and I love the Christmas themed characters on the biscuits!

One of my absolute favourite things about the festive season is buying and wrapping up gifts. I love going shopping for gifts for everyone, and wrapping them up all pretty! If you want some gift wrapping inspiration have a look over at my gift wrapping post.

Painting my nails with fun winter themes always makes me feel more festive. One of my favourites is this snowman design. It is so easy to do and a great fun design to wear at this time of year. If you also like painting your nails with fun festive design I have a post with lots more.

Lastly Christmas and winter themed books. For me these are a must read at this time of year. What better time to read all your festive books, or even an excuse to buy yourself something new to read. I have done a post on my winter reads if you want to find out more about the above books.

Do you also like any of these things? What are some of your favourite things for this time of year?  Love Bella x 

Bloglovin' I Twitter I Pinterest I Instagram

Winter Reads

Here I have collected my wintry books that are great for reading this time of year. 

I bought these books this year as a christmas read. The first is called 'Sleigh bells in the snow' by Sarah Morgan and the second 'Kiss me under the mistletoe' by Fiona Harper. I am looking forward to reading these, as I haven't read any books by these authors so will be something different. 

These next three books aren't the typical christmas themed books. 'Mini Shopaholic' by Sophie Kinsella starts with at Christmas time and I really enjoy reading this book around Christmas. The next two books are by Miranda Dickinson, I read 'It started with a kiss' last year and again it starts off around christmas time, it is such a lovely book to read. As I liked it so much I bought 'When I fall in love' and can't wait to read it and hope that it is as good as the last one. 

Have you read any of these books? Which book do you like to read at this time of year? 

Love Bella x 

Bloglovin' I Twitter I Pinterest I Instagram

Book Review

I thought I would do a slightly different post today and talk about a book. I have recently finished this book by Sophie Kinsella called 'I've got your number'. I really love the shopaholic books by Sophie Kinsella so when I saw this book by her I thought I would give it a read. 

It is a really lovely book and like the reviews on the back a funny read. It didn't take me long at all to read, and this is because I would read many chapters in one go as I always wanted to know what was going to happen next! I would really recommend this book to anyone who loved the shopaholic books or any other of Sophie Kinsella's books. 

Have you read this book? 

Love Bella x