[MEMEME] What I Got For Xmas

Ok so I know what I said - that I didn't want to write about my Xmas pressures because I didn't want to sound materialistic or like I was bragging! However I have loved reading everyone else's posts on this subject, plus I want to share what I got - not to show off but because I am so excited about everything!! Please bear in mind that Christmas for me - this year and every year - is about spending time with my loved ones, gifts etc always come second to that :)

I guess my main present was what I'm writing on currently - my beautiful iPad! 

There's a funny story around this - my bf offered to get my one for Xmas to help with my PhD (so I could work from home and not be stuck reading papers on a laptop), but I changed my mind at the last minute as I prioritised a hair appointment!!!! Hahhaha, only me... Anyway, I ended up having major envy of Mike's parents' iPads, and was so gutted I had said no to getting one. So you can imagine the look on my face when I unwrapped it on Xmas morning! Priceless :) I'm so grateful for it and have been tapping away on it ever since.

Mike also got me....

£50 to spend at the MAC counter at Harvey Nicols, which I spent yesterday on this:

A Jamie Oliver 15 minute meal recipe book - I've been loving watching and/or trying out the recipes from the TV show :)

Lemon Bon Bons which I'm 100% hooked on (bai teeth) and the Warhorse DVD

Mike's family very kindly got me a £30 Next voucher, which I may put towards a certain pair of boots I've been eyeing up, and some lovely Avon eyeliners :)

My parents got me...

£50 to put towards a waterproof coat for when I go riding/help out at the stables. I went to Superdry yesterday and made a sneaky purchase:

(Disclaimer: Please ignore the messy background - towels etc!! Need to tidy my apartment stat!)

They also got me an umbrella that changes colour when it rains (how cool is that!!), and lots of choccies cos they know me too well.

My sister got me a lovely top (I'm wearing it in both pictures) and an aromatherapy massage voucher which I can't wait to spend!


My friends got me...

The Naked2 palette, Nails Inc polishes, beautiful candles, a gorgeous asymmetric hem skirt, Sleek eyeshadow palette and some Body Shop goodies

All in all I have been one spoilt girl! I appreciate everything so much, and can't wait to use everything :)

It's my birthday on Wednesday! I know that Mike is getting me riding lessons for a year (eeeeek!) for my present, and I also got my hair done yesterday which was another gift. 

All in all, I am so grateful for everything and for everyone in my life :)

Tali xxx

MEMEME: What I got for Christmas!

I love reading other people's Christmas posts, so thought id join on the fun! Posting from my phone so apologies if this reads/looks crap!! Haha. So my boyfriend's parents spent Christmas with us up here in Scotland :) my family are coming up on the 30th dec and staying until my birthday (25 uuughh) On the 2nd january. Mike's parents Have literally filled our house with food ... 7lb of beef alone!! (and then the lamb, turkey, salmon...need I go on?) I have done nothing but eat since they got here 4 days ago!!! Xmas day itself was lovely - me and mike were snowed in last Xmas so it was just the two of us. This year was a true family celebration and it was ace :)Want to see what I got? Oh alright then ;)Here is the tree:

Mike got me some nice hair stuff - Babyliss wave envy which I've wanted for AGES and Tigi Small Talk, which stylists always use on my hair but I've never bought it myself:

Some books for depression and disordered eating, and my fave perfume Dior Pure Poison

Raw chocolate which I can't wait to try, and Debenhams £25 voucher. Think I'm going to get Diorshow Blackout mascara with it

RiRi albums cos I am obsessed hehe, and yummy Sanctuary body scrubs

Chocolate from friends and my boss!

Royal Jelly bath stuff, and a pair of woolly tights

Also, not photgraphed, some Body Shop cherry blossom bath stuff and some beautiful earrings. My skins going to be well looked after!!Can't believe how nice everything is, and I haven't even got anything from my side of the family yet! Disclaimer: Christmas for me isn't all about the presents even though this post is!!What did everyone else get? Link me to your pressie posts! I'm so busy window-shopping the sales at the mo, so much I want!!!Hope everyone enjoys their boxing day