January Sales Shopping Haul - Hollister, Levis, Converse, Catrice & More!

I decided to write a post about some items I picked up in the January sales. I love a good bargain in sales and Christmas/January is the ideal time of year for bargains in stores.
The items shown below were bought in various places, the Hollister clothes were bought on the Hollister website, the rest were bought in shops in my local town.

The Catrice products are from McCauley's pharmacy, I can't wait to use the pretty eye shadows!

The pairs of Converse and boots: local store, all size 8 (Funges - they have a half price sale every Christmas and it resembles a World War each year)

Tote bag was also from another local shop - ideal for college and all my notes!

I can't wait to wear these bright yellow Converse in Summer, they're so bright and cheery. 

This pair are purple suede, they feel so soft. 

These ankle boots are incredibly cosy and warm, ideal for the cold weather at the moment!

Levis jeans both from Funges, despite the insane crowds in the store, I'm thrilled with the items I bought! The jeans are so comfortable.

Here's two Hollister hoodies (one with a zip, the other a pullover) and a black top with lace detail on the sleeves. 

I thought this top would be adorable for next Christmas!

A pink zipped hoodie and two tshirts, they're so comfortable!

Hollister items from Hollister website in their Christmas sale, missing from photos above is this top shown below. Screen grab is from the Hollister website. 

Disclaimer, I personally paid for all of these items, none were gifts from companies or relatives.


Did you pick up any bargains in the Christmas/January sales? Let me know down below in the comments! 
Grace of Dainty Sprinkles and I also filmed a couple of AwkwardSprinkles videos, I'm currently editing one so I will try upload it as soon as possible 
Stay Strong, Happy & Fearless! 
Aveen x

What I Got For Christmas 2014!

Hey Everyone!

I hope you all had a lovely, happy and healthy Christmas. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of Christmas. This post is about the presents I received from my family and friends.

Just before I start, I would like to state that I'm entirely grateful and humbled by the beautiful presents I received. This blog post isn't for bragging, some like these type of posts, some don't. Anyway, here is what I got for Christmas 2014!

I didn't ask for anything 'big' this year like a phone or a laptop as I got a new laptop in the summer and a new phone a few weeks ago. I was delighted and happily surprised with the gifts I received.

Taylor Swift's album '1989' along with 'The Silkworm' by Robert Galbraith. The 'Pengwing' beside the Smarties and 1989 is a hand warmer! I have horrifically cold hands in Winter (even with gloves or mittens) so it's perfect!

Sweets, Impulse sprays (my absolute favourite!) and Penguin socks (Pengwing if you love Benedict Cumberbatch like I do)

A Starbucks mug with a candy cane spoon! There was also sachets of coffee, yum!

A Vaseline bag with some pretty products, 'Shopaholic to the stars' by Sophie Kinsella. I've been reading the Shopaholic series since I was like 13! (5 years ago help)

The cutest fluffy pen! Reckon my teachers will allow me write in class with it? 

The massive shoes are slippers in the shape of Converse! I also received a One Direction calendar. I received one last year and loved it! I also got a couple of pairs of pyjamas, which I love and adore! 

So that's what I received for Christmas! Hope you had fun having a nose through my presents! :) 

I'll be back shortly to write a 2014 reflection (which I've started planning!) 

Best wishes for 2015 to all you lovely readers!

Stay Strong, Happy & Fearless!

Aveen xx

Kris Kindle Amongst Friends.

Hey Everyone!

Hope you're all enjoying the Christmas holidays, I know I am. As Christmas is a huge and important event for exchanging gifts, I decided to post about a beautiful present I received from a friend of mine as part of Kris Kindle.

My friends in school and I decided to do a Kris Kindle between around a dozen of us for Christmas so everyone would be guaranteed a thoughtful gift for Christmas. We were given a day to bring in the presents and then give the person we'd picked randomly a present.

The day arrived and to my utter delight, Chloe handed me a Christmas bag filled with such thoughtful and pretty gifts. I'd like to take the time to say a massive thank you to Chloe for such a beautiful present, you're far too kind and I love the presents so much!

The presents included the softest and warming scarf in a Christmassy red colour, cute fluffy socks in the shape of a cupcake and two notebooks. I squealed with delight, especially at the sight of the ornate and pretty notebooks. I am at my happiest sitting at my desk with a pen in my left hand and a notebook in front of me, with my handwriting swirling on the pages as I write. Needless to say, the gifts were thoroughly welcomed.

I've been wearing the scarf down the town as I go shopping and walking and I've written in one of the notebooks, which I adore. The fluffy socks I want to wear on Christmas morning as they have an immense Christmas feeling about them.

I wish you all a happy, peaceful Christmas and a prosperous and successful New Year. 

Have you exchanged any Kris Kindle or Secret Santa presents with your friends? Let me know in the comments!

Stay Strong, Happy & Fearless!

Aveen xx

The Christmas Tag!

Hey Everyone!

It's nearly Christmas, can you feel the excitement and joy in the air? I was tagged by Jane from Dorky, Fizzy and Quirky Stuff to do the Christmas Tag! Enjoy. 

What is your favourite Christmas film?

It's definitely a toss up between Love Actually and Miracle on 34th Street. I just watched Miracle on 34th Street again this afternoon while wrapping some presents and my inner child emerged as I squealed with excitement. I also adore Love Actually, it's so cheesy but I love it!

 

Have you ever had a White Christmas?

I'm pretty sure there have been a couple of them in my 18 years. I remember Christmas 2004 (THAT'S TEN YEARS AGO OH GOD) Where it literally began snowing on Christmas morning as we were getting ready for The Children's Mass that morning. It truly was the epitome of a White Christmas. It snowed in 2010 as well and I can't really remember any other years. 

Where do you usually spend the holidays?

Generally at home. We visit Nana on Christmas Eve before Mass and see my other cousins on Christmas Morning in my aunt and uncle's house. All of my cousins, Aunts and Uncles go and we all chat and relax for an hour or so then head on home to our own houses. It sounds strange but it's become a tradition.
 

What is your favourite Christmas song?

Fairytale of New York by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl of course! It's truly an Irish classic. 

Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?

We only open presents from a particular Aunt as every year we get pyjamas and we always wear the new pj's to bed on Christmas Eve night. Her children (who are around my age) do the same thing. It's another little tradition that we've continued over the years.
 

Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer?

 Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Vixen, Donner, Blitzen. and Rudolph!
 

What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?

Mainly the ones mentioned above!

Is your Christmas tree real or fake?

It's fake, it was real I would probably be sneezing like a maniac. 

What is your all-time favourite holiday food/sweet treat?

Food would be Mammy's Christmas dinner and sweet treat would be Mammy's homemade sticky toffee puddings and sauce. YUM!

Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?

I prefer giving gifts so I can hopefully see the look of joy on the face of the person receiving the gift!

What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?

That is such a tough question. Over the years I've been lucky and have been given such beautiful, thoughtful presents. I can't name just a single present. My family are genuinely brilliant at choosing presents for me, I've never had a present I didn't like. 

 

What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?

No where really. I prefer to stay at home for Christmas. For me, Christmas is for spending time at home with your loved ones. Although going abroad would be lovely, the thought of spending Christmas somewhere abroad sounds insane. 

Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?

I've improved over the years. I have an obsession with having the wrapping perfect so I always put a lot of effort into it.

Most memorable holiday moment?

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There's so many I couldn't possibly decide!

What made you realise the truth about Santa?

There's little eyes and ears on my page. Did you not see Miracle on 34th Street? It explains it all there ;)

Do you make New Years resolutions? Do you stick to them?

I don't really make any New Year resolutions, I feel that so many people break them they're not really worth much. I do generally make a promise to myself to achieve a certain goal that year, eg happiness or what not. So that could technically be a resolution?
 

What makes the holidays special for you?

Spending time with my family and of course, the food :D :D 

So that's about it from me, I tag Grace and Rachel! 

Stay Strong, Happy & Fearless!
Aveen xx