WOWZA! This incredible Zara red toggle dress literally screamed CHRISTMAS to me. I’ve always adored Christmas Nutcrackers and Red Soldiers; this popping red maxi dress channels these traditional Christmas ornaments in a fashion forward way. The elongated length adds elegance, while the black toggles add a unique twist. The distinctive neckline is also a beautiful detail. I styled the remarkable dress with thigh high black faux-leather boots with gold stud details. The black faux-leather feather trimmed gloves and black faux fur pillbox hat are stylish accessories to keep warm, while the final yet VERY ESSENTIAL cherry on top is a Gucci red lip. I’m feeling very festive!
After the most peculiar year I can’t believe that its Christmas already! With the devastating tier announcements yesterday, my heart breaks for those who cannot be with their family over the festive period. I’m sending all of my love to everyone!
While I was feeling a complete lack of Christmas spirit my Mumma surprised me with the most spectacular Afternoon Tea. I’ve had Afternoon Tea in numerous places in the country and I have to say The Assembly House is nearly impossible to beat. The Assembly House has incredible grounds and a breath-taking interior. It really is a treat to dine there. They have added 2 incredible igloo style seating areas on the grounds for Covid safe dining, I didn’t dine in one this time but in the future will be sure to request it.
The Narnia themed Afternoon Tea was the perfect Christmassy twist. We chose the Assembly House Afternoon Tea Blend, which was delicious and treated ourselves to a Passionfruit Bellini. The highlights for me were the turkey, sage, onion stuffing and cranberry roll, Assembly House sausage roll, the frozen toadstool macaron and the Faun Gingerbread Cupcake. Each flavour ignited a nostalgic Christmas feeling. The finger sandwiches were made on the softest bread and the scones were delectably warm.
I wore Zara cream mom jeans and a Zara cream knit blouse with pussybow detailing. I styled a H&M cream faux-fur cropped jacket, cream Gucci bag, tan Gucci belt and ASOS neutral patent heels with ankle tie. It was truly incredible to dress up and have a small amount of escapism from reality.
See below the Assembly House Narnia Afternoon Tea Menu
DAINTY FINGER SANDWICHES OF:
Free range egg and cress/Smoked salmon, lemon mayonnaise and black pepper/Cream cheese and pickled cucumber/Norfolk baked Ham
SAVOURY
SOFT FINGER ROLL OF ROASTED NORFOLK TURKEY/ASSEMBLY HOUSE SAUSAGE ROLL/THREE-CHEESE TOASTIE
SCONES AND CAKES
CHEESE, COLMAN’S MUSTARD AND CHIVE SCONE
FRUIT SCONE
WHITE WITCH GATEAU OPERA – White Witch cake of coconut and lime, Turkish delight icing
FAUN GINGERBREAD CUPCAKE
FROZEN TOADSTOOL MACARON – blueberry and vanilla filling
SNOWY BLACK FOREST SHOT – with chocolate and cherry
As a fashionista myself I know what a fashion items a fashion lover would want. With a range of gifts from One Hundred Stars and Lulu Guinness, to Gucci and Balenciaga you can be sure to spoil your fashion obsessed friends and family.
I love interior design and I’m especially obsessed with brass right now. I’ve selected a range of homeware; vases, candles, radios, blanket, dried flowers and even a door stop. Your home fixated friends and family will love these picks.
Gifting your friends and family with beauty gifts is a guaranteed way to make them smile. Beauty gifts are the best; you get high-quality discounted items in beautiful packaging and it allows people to try items they don’t want to splash out on themselves. From designer lavish lipsticks to fragrance sets these beauty finds are killer options.
Christmas for me means scrummy food! Food gifts are the best as they’re low budget. Also, who doesn’t want a gingerbread Santa? From classics like candy canes and mince pies to honeycomb coal and chocolate & honeycomb marshmallows these picks are unique and yummy ideas for your food loving friends and family.
A stunningly packaged bottle of fizz is a perfect gift. Companies really focus on beautiful packing nowadays, which makes a bottle such a great and simple gift. From a crystal skull vodka bottle to a classic Moet & Chandon cracker these gorgeous bottles are a great gift option.
This year while we’re all in lockdown the prospect of decorating for Christmas has never been so exciting. A tasteful Christmas aesthetic gives me such a warm, fuzzy feeling. With items selected from brands Zara Home to Liberty London, I’ve selected my favourite Christmas decorations of 2020. Adorn your house!
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