Better Late than never, here is a run down of what I got for Christmas, due to my husband actually having some time off, lots of work  and other circumstances I have not been able to log as often as I had promised, expect to be overloaded!

Over the last few weeks I have learnt of many amazing brands that I had never seen before. Some I have learnt about through internet clips and blogs other by having free samples and some through friends.

I have to say I always thought that I was quite informed about products, but the last few weeks have shown that I was ignorant to the wonder of the beauty market. Ignorant to so many products, some of which I have started to use as a staple in my life.

I was also very stuck in my ways, If I found something that worked I would stick to it even if it was not 100% perfect for me I would not strive to find something that is perfect. My arrogance has been washed away and I now spend hours on the internet looking for testers to try and looking at the newest items that are out and I can honestly say that I cant wait for new things.

I have bough Benefit porefesional and a liquid eyeliner to try due to reviews, I need to save up my money and buy a Urban Decay Naked 1 palette, and I say need because this is how I now feel. These items are no longer wants, they are needs!

Thank you to everyone who has opened my eyes to what is available.

On Thursday I was invited to my first ever pr show thanks to a very good friend. What can I say about the whole event apart from the fact that it was amazing, a fantastic showcase of what John Lewis has to offer. I would highly recommend getting a catalogue or logging onto the website and emerging yourself in the spectacular choices offered.

It was all about Christmas stock, I am a true lover of Christmas and was very excited to be part of this event. There were also members of each department on hand to talk about anything that you wanted including YSL and NARS. I am a complete stickler for homeware and spent a lot of my evening looking at the beautifully decorated trees and the layouts of throws and pillows. A toy section, Including a new furby, was also featured.

Everyone at the event was helpful, friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was just electric and everyone I met from Directors to bloggers were lovely. If I had infinite riches I would probably spend all my money in John Lewis.

I had my first try of Estee Lauder sensuous nude perfume, which I had a sample of and have used a lot since, the initial smell is very much like talcum powder to me but after it settles I can smell hints of blueberry and sherbert. I also have a few samples to try including YSL's Touche Eclat foundation, but will be reviewing them at a later date. The new Andy Warhole collection for NARS make up range is simply stunning, the design is sleek and the quotes on the mirrors are inspirational.

The homeware is very modern and Chic and the lack of bright colors is perfect for me, There were very traditional options from pinecone candles to silver star ornaments and on the other end of the scale, very oriental style choices of little dolls and cherry blossoms.

John Lewis is filled with items that are beautiful and stunning and give me inspiration to create a better looking home, I will definitely spend even more hours looking around the next time I am in Cardiff.