❄️ Book review: 'Let it snow' ❄️ (Blogmas Day 6)

Hannah here!

Recently I read the rather festive book 'Let it snow' and thought it would make the perfect book review for day 6 of blogmas!

 It is a winter themed book of three holiday romances, written by three different authors. The authors are Maureen Johnson, Lauren Miracle, and John Green. Each author has written their own "winter romance" themed short story that all intertwine slightly. I loved the variety it offered in both characters and writing styles. I was also very impressed by the consideration the three authors had given for the other stories to create a well-written, and festive collection. This is a book I would thoroughly recommend to anyone who enjoys a light read and wants to get into the Christmas spirit! 

Thank you for reading, and lt me know if you, read 'let it snow'! I hope you are all enjoying December and all its wintery fun!

-H xox 

First five days of the YouBeauty advent calendar (Blogmas day 5)

Jess here,
This year for christmas I have got the YouBeauty advent calendar, this is an advent calendar filled with skincare products, makeup and general beauty products and I thought I would share what I get in my calendar every five days. So here is the first five days of the YouBeauty advent calendar 2014:

Day 1) A Liz Earle cleanse and polish mini set, I am so happy to have received this as I have been wondering whether to buy this skin care product for months and now I can test it out, when I tried this I loved it, this product made my face feel so nice and the idea of having the muslin cloth to wipe your face is very clever.

Day 2) A Laura Mercier foundation primer, I had not heard of this product before so I am very excited to try this out, when I tested it on my hand it felt very light and smooth so hopefully it will be the same when using it on my face (which I have not done yet as I do not wear facial makeup on weekdays as I am just going to school) 

Day 3) A Molton brown orange and bergamot body wash, this smells delicious and I'm so disappointed its so small as I am in love with the smell! 

Day 4) An Essie nail polish, this is he colour peak of chic, I think this nail polish an be used by itself or as an over coat, however I personally think it would look nicer over another colour nail polish! I really like this as it is sparkley and Christmassy!!! 

Day 5) A caudalìe nourishing body lotion, this is an anti oxidant moisturising body cream (however I think I will put it in my bag as a hand cream as it is the perfect size), I am not sure how to describe the smell, and at first I was not sure if I liked it however it is definitely growing on me each time I use it! 

Thanks for Reading,
-J xox

Charlie and the chocolate factory (Blogmas day 4)

Hannah here! 

For our fourth blogmas post I thought I would tell you all about my trip to see Charlie and the chocolate factory in Covent Garden.

I was given the tickets by a friend of mine who won them in a competition but wasn't able to attend and had seen it last year (lucky me)! 

I took one of my school friends (Jess had already seen it) and we had a lovely evening. The musical is amazing. For anyone that hasn't seen it the set is phenomenal and it has such a large and talented cast. It is easily the best musical I have ever seen! This musical would be loved by all, and there's no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with chocolate! 

Thank you for reading,comment or tweet us your thoughts and let me know if you've seen Charlie and the chocolate factory! 

-H xox 

Christmas Wishlist (Blogmas day 3)

Jess here,
For our third blogmas post I will be writing my ultimate Christmas wishlist,this includes presents that I am asking for this year but also presents that I know I will not get but I would love to have and I'm sure many of you will agree with some of them!

Firstly here is the list that I am asking for from my family this year:
1) This blue and green tartan cape, I tried this on in the shop and fell in love with it, it was very comfortable and I loved how it looked on so I decided to put it on my Christmas list. http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/accessories/dark-green-check-blanket-wrap-cape_316716630

2)I love topshop jeans and I always get the leigh style however Hannah has always raved about the Joni jeans and I do love high waisted skirts and shorts so why not try some high waisted jeans?! I didn't want an ordinary style so when I came across these I fell in love and decided to ask for them for Christmas. http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/jeans-446/joni-super-high-waisted-jeans-1108/moto-prince-of-wales-joni-jeans-3347037?refinements=category~%5b941191%7c208527%5d&bi=1&ps=20

3)I love to have TV programmes on DVD and this year I have been loving two series in particular, Modern Family and Game of Thrones, so of course I have asked for both of these on DVD.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Family-Season-1-5-DVD/dp/B00LGJT9ZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417553154&sr=8-1&keywords=modern+family

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE5BS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417553295&sr=8-1&keywords=game+of+thrones

 And now for my ultimate Christmas list:
1) A St Bernard dog, they are so cute and fluffy, this is my ideal dog for when I am older. I never used to like dogs but when I saw a St Bernard I fell in love!!!

2) Even though I haven't passed my driving test yet a car would be an ideal present, and my dream car would be this gorgeous light blue mini! 

3) My final dream Christmas present would be a trip to Disneyland Paris! Disneyland Paris is my happy place and is my favorite during the winter season so a trip over Christmas is my ideal present! 

Thanks for reading my Christmas wishlist and Dream wishlist. 

Hope you enjoyed this post, let us know whats on your wishlist by commenting or by tweeting us on our twitter @livesofHandJ 

-J xox

One lovely blog award (Blogmas Day 2)

We have been nominated for the One Lovely Blog Award by Emily Eairheart aka http://pumpkinemilysmiles.blogspot.com 

Rules: 

1. You must thank the person who nominated you and leave a link to their blog.

2. You must add this set of rules so that your nominees know what to do.

3. You must add 7 facts about yourself to the post.

4. You must nominate 15 other blogs (or as many as you like) and leave links to them in the post.

5. You must let the people know they have been nominated.

6. Follow back the person that nominated you on Bloglovin.

7 Facts About Hannah and Jess:

1. We have known each other since we were just a year and a half old.

2. We met at playgroup and have been described by our parents as being 'pulled together like a magnet' and 'attached at the hip'.

3. We have been to both Disneyland resort Paris and Walt Disney world Florida together.

4. We love a good shopping trip in London, especially in the big topshop on Oxford street!

5. At the age of just 17 we have been on 8 holidays together.

6. We facetime each other every Monday without fail, for atleast 2 hours every time! 

7. Jess's favourite time of the year is winter and Hannah's is summer. 

Nominees: 
1) http://www.kirabassett.blogspot.co.uk/ 
2) http://franciscarockey.blogspot.co.uk/

3) http://www.stylesunrise.co.uk/

4) http://www.livsbeautyspot.blogspot.co.uk/

5)http://catwalkcult.com/ 

6) http://laurengt94.blogspot.co.uk

7) http://rosesrooftop.blogspot.co.uk/

Thanks for reading
Hannah and Jess
xox

A Christmassy day out in London (Blogmas Day 1)

Hi all
Last weekend we went for a shopping trip on Oxford street and a cozy sleepover, which made us feel very christmassy.

We started the day with a trip to Costa for a Christmas drink and a catch up, both of us had the brownie hot chocolate which is delicious!

We then went to the Brandy Melville shop near liberty's where Hannah wanted to buy EVERYTHING. Next we made our way back to oxford street and of course went to Topshop and H&M, where we tried out the fun photo booth. 

We then had a wander down Oxford street towards Primark and admired some of the lovely Christmas decorations on the shop fronts. 

We had a good look around Primark and decided to buy matching Minnie Mouse pyjamas which are so soft and fluffy!!

After we finished with our Christmas shopping up London we went back to Jess's house for a movie night; we watched The Fault in Our Stars, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, and ate way too much food!

It was a lovely weekend, and has got both of us in the Christmas spirit!

Thanks for reading,

-J&H xox

BLOGMAS!

Jess and Hannah here! 

We are really excited to announce that we are doing BLOGMAS this year. We will be posting each day in the build up to Christmas. Our first post is on our Christmas weekend together, which will be ping up later today! We look forward to enjoying the build up to Christmas with you! 

-H&J xox