The Twelfth Day of Christmas

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me twelve drummers drumming.


The twelve points of the creed

The Eleventh Day of Christmas

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me eleven pipers piping.




The eleven faithful apostles

The Tenth Day of Christmas

On the tenth day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me ten lords a-leaping.



The Ten Commandments

The Ninth Day of Christmas

On the ninth day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me nine ladies dancing.


The Gifts of the Holy Ghost

The Eighth Day of Christmas

On the eighth day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me eight maids a-milking.



The Beatitudes

The Seventh Day of Christmas

On the seventh day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me seven swans a-swimming.


The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost

The Sixth Day of Christmas

On the sixth day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me six geese a-laying.


The six days of creation

The Fifth Day of Christmas

On the fifth day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me five golden rings.


The Pentateuch - the first five books of the Bible

The Fourth Day of Christmas

On the fourth day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me four calling birds.



Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

The Third Day of Christmas

On the third day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me three french hens.

Faith, Hope and Charity

Presents

Because I love seeing what other people got!

(missing is my Winter Coat, that will be shown at some point and a gorgeous tea set from a friend)

I also didn't get the rabbit bear, that's Pie who you've seen before, the outfit was a present *still a child*

Has anyone hit the highstreet yet? I haven't, bar passing through town en route to the grandparents, where I picked up a cardi I'd wanted from New Look for £12. Tomorrow my parents, brother and I are going to Park Street and Ikea...HELP!

xxx

The Second Day of Christmas

On the second day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me two turtle doves.


Synagoga and Ecclesia - the old and new covenants

Perfect Match

Dress Miss Selfridge, Kimono Topshop, Leggings Topshop, Wedges Blue Inc, Ring YSL

Christmas time is a time to be girly dont you think. I brought this dress so long ago I cant even remember when but I do know that I have never worn it. I knew I wanted to wear my kimono and I also knew that I did not really want to wear pleather trousers at Christmas then I remembered this dress I had to dig it out of the bottom of the cupboard and iron it I think they were made for each other.

I am back to work today the last couple of days have been so wonderful I hate the come down of Christmas oh well at least there are plenty more to look forward too :)))

The First Day of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree.

Himself, hung upon a tree

Festive Outfits + Chritmas Stocking

Hello!
So..who had a good Christmas? and who was Spoilt Rotten?

*raises hand on both counts*

I think we had the most relaxed Christmas ever, it was just...perfect, really. So relaxed that I forgot to take any photos, but as long as my memory holds out that'll be rectified today when we pay our Boxing Day visit to my grandparents.

I do have photos of my Christmas Eve and Day outfits though!







Christmas Eve- New Look velvet bodycon dress under F&F couture (Tesco) skirt. I wore this to work's lunchtime Christmas party where I was welcomed aboard and given a gift of tights from the partners...yeah, I'm gonna fit in just fine there! Christmas Eve was otherwise quiet with a couple of friends dropping in...Best Friend knows me too damn well; tights, marmite chocolate and a Solid Perfume from Lush (about the only product from there I'm not allergic to!)







Mum still takes great pleasure in putting together a stocking for me! She always gets it spot on! I think my favourite item was the gloves (no more cold hands) or the little mouse ring I'd fallen in love with from ASOS.

Main presents included a new winter coat from M&S, loads of craft stuff (ceramic painting and sewing), makeup, nail stuff and oodles of gifts from friends...tights, tea set..the list is endless. I'm a very spoiled girl.

My gifts to people appear to have been a success, which means a lot to me.

For the day itself I wore this dress which cost the grand sum of £7 from TK MAXX. It's loose shape makes it perfect for festive feasting!



Anyway,
I hope everyone had a fantastic day! Tell me what you got,
any truly laughable gifts?

Much love xxx

Christmas through my eyes

Dress John Zack, Jacket Miss Selfridge, Shoes River Island

Dont you just love Christmas such a magical time of year. I got my YSL Arty ring I was so excited to open that NAP box and even more excited when I saw the YSL box looking back at me. As well as the ring I got money, Topshop vouchers :)) some awesome mittens on string and lots more. Cant wait to hear what you guys got.

I so did not know what to wear so I went for my John Zack lace dress kind of fitted my theme.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Top Thifted, Skirt Ronit Zilkha, Boots Topshop

Christmas Eve is my most favourite time of the year I enjoy it more than Christmas Day I still do not know what I am wearing tomorrow I dont know if I want to get dressed up or just throw on some knitwear and be cozy what are you guys wearing??

So far today I have been listening to Christmas songs and snooping under the tree and look what I found :))).

Anyway guys I want to wish you all a Wonderfully Stylish Christmas full of your favourite things

xoxo

Giselle

Twas The Night Before Christmas

(image from weheartit)

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.

His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"

Merry Christmas darling readers. I hope you have a fantastic day however you spend it!

Forgotten Carols

Santa Baby and White Christmas blare in every store. Silver Bells and Let it Snow stream constantly on the radio. You feel a whiff of fresh air when you finally hear a Christmas carol - The First Noel, Silent Night, Angels We Have Heard on High.

But how often do you hear the second verse of What Child Is This?

Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians fear: for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nail, spear shall pierce Him through,
The Cross be borne for me, for you;
Hail! Hail the Word Made Flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

Or The Holly and The Ivy?

The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown.
Refrain: Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.
The holly bears a blossom as white as lily flower,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our sweet saviour
Refrain
The holly bears a berry as red as any blood,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do poor sinners good.
Refrain
The holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in the morn.
Refrain
The holly bears a bark as bitter as any gall,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ for to redeem us all.

Many old carols, especially many originating from Medieval England have a very strong emphasis on the Passion. They recognize the sweet little babe in the manger as the Savior of Mankind - the Savior Who will be so brutally killed for our sins.

As Christmas comes, take time to discover some of these beautiful carols and be reminded of the reason Christ was born in a manger.

Woop

So excited every year I buy myself a Christmas present I made a decision a few years ago that if I was single at Christmas time the money I would spend on a loving BF I would spend on myself so this year I have decided on this

I have been doing much research and reading and I have decided on the Cannon EOS 500D IS Lense the only downside is it is out of stock so I have pre ordered it as it was such a good deal £30 cash back and there was also £80 off, now I have just got to sit a wait for it to arrive.

What camera do you guys use ???