4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.

He is the reason for the season.

Thanking you,

Naomi 

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Why, hello there...

Chistmas is prime time for parties and events. And of course you need an amazing dress to turn up in. Promtimes.co.uk* contacted me about their AMAZING sale that going on at the moment. It's getting very close to christmas/new years and the sale ends very soon so get your orders in quickly! I've picked a dress from every colour so hopefully there's something here to suit you!

Promtimes.co.uk has loads of different styles, including prom dresses, cocktail dresses, evening gowns and even bridesmaid dresses. They have long dresses, short dresses, strapless dresses, skater dresses (my fave) and any other that you can think of, so it will be hard not to find anything you like! I've picked out mainly short dresses they're more appropriate for the party season, but seen as though that have a huge sale going on you might want to get an early order for your prom dress! My prom dress costed £90 just to hire it, but with this sale you can buy and keep the dress for even less!

My personal favourite is this blue dress on the end. The style is casual but still beautiful for a party and I LOVE the colour! Also the black detailing is really nice, particularly around the waist as it will be really flattering. For christmas the red dress is perfect. It has a little bit of sparkly detailing and is the perfect style of a girls night out or the work christmas party. Or even the white dress would be great for a more elegant evening. The high neck and lace detailing will certainly make you stand out from the rest! All of the dresses pictured here are less than £100 in the sale which is a great bargain!

What's your favourite party dress?


Thanking you,

Naomi

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These are the ingredients you need:

+ 125g of Unsalted butter

+ 100g of soft brown sugar

+ 4tbsp Golden syrup

+ 325g of plain flour

+ 1tsp bicarb of soda

+ 2 tsp of ground ginger

+ Anything you want to decorate your biscuits

Makes about 25-30 depending on the size of your cutters.

1. Preheat your over to 170C or gas mark 3. Line some trays with grease proof paper.

2. Take your sugar, butter and golden syrup and put them in a medium sized pan and heat until all the ingredients are melted, then leave to cool.

3. Sieve together your flour, bicarb of soda and ginger into a bowl and mix. Then slowly add your melted ingredients and stir until the mixture become a still dough.

4. Leave to cool in the fridge for 30 minutes. Then take out, roll out the dough and cut out your biscuits and pace them onto your baking trays, allowing room for them to spread a little.

5. If you want your biscuits to be softer, leave them in the oven for about 10 minute. If you want them crispy, leave them in for at most 15 minutes. Then take them out and put the biscuits onto a cooling rack.

6. Decorate! You can do what ever you want, glitter, icing, pearls, anything you can find in the supermarket.

I have tastes them and they're actually ok! Let me know if you make any and send me a pic on twitter - @naomi_joy_

What do you like to bake for christmas?

Thanking you,

Naomi

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First up is the standard gift cards. I normally prefer getting these as I can specific colours or sizes of things, particularly Superdrug or The Body Shop vouchers. I really want to get into The Body Shop vitamin E skincare range so that will be on my sales shopping list! Next is Flowers in the air by Kenzo. I received a sample of this ages ago and I was totally in love with it so hopefully this will go in the sales, or I might get it from fragrance direct. A new watch is definitely a must for me this christmas as the one I currently have is starting to fall apart, so I found this men's Sekonda watch from watchshop.com. Yes, I know it's a men's watch, but I couldn't find any in this style in the women's section. Next up is this MUJI acrylic storage. An odd thing to ask for christmas but I really want some of these as my make up collection seems to be growing rapidly. Next is the Clinique Whole lotta chubby. This is the only make up gift set I've seen that I'm actually interested in as they're all colours I would wear. I have been wanting some new straighteners for ages as the ones I have are fairly useless, so these Remington straighteners would do the job great. The Bourjois Rouge edition velvets are something that has been on my wishlist for so long. These are something I would buy with a voucher or pick up whilst in the sales. Lastly We have the Sony in-ear earphones which I have been dying for for ages. I did have a pair of these but lost them so I've been using the old apple ones for ages and I can't stand them, so I would love a new pair of these!

I hope you've enjoyed this wishlist! Make sure you check out my Greedy Book here to see all the items plus a few extra here.


What's on your christmas wishlist?

Thanking you,

Naomi

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- This post has NOT been sponsored. I have agreed to write about The Greedy Book with out any sponsor - 

Why, hello there...

I keep on asking my mum when are we putting our christmas decorations up? I've actually already put a few things up in my room but these are a few bits that might inspire your decor this year!

1. Matalan Knitted Cushion - £14 If you read my last post, you'll know it's all about keeping cosy and this is the perfect audition for christmas. It's not one of the tackier cushions that's out there so if you so wished, you could have it around all winter or even all year!

2. ASDA Hanging decorations - £2 These cute little decorations can be hung on wardrobe handles, on your bed frames, on the christmas tree, around your mirror, anywhere basically!

3. Ikea Red christmas lantern - £2.54 Perfect for indoors or outdoors on a winters evening!

4. Topshop Lipstick tree decoration - £8. There is so many beauty baubles on the market at the moment, but this is one of the cheaper ones. This could be put on your tree but could also be a little stocking filler!

5. Origins christmas bauble gift set - £12 Although this is advertised and made to look like a bauble, I suspect it will be to heavy to hang on the tree! So this would make a great present for someone, but could be simply placed under the tree until christmas as it still looks great as a decoration.

6. Next Lit campaign berry heart - £20  Although this is a little pricier, it does loos incredibly pretty! This could be your modern version of your holly wreath on your front door.

7. Soap and Glory Merry kiss much - £5 Another great beauty bauble, this one would be great for hanging on the tree as it's a lot smaller, but again would be a great stocking filler.

8. Matalan Noel letter blocks - £6 Very cute for your living room/dining room/bedroom, and they are a little bit more related to reason for christmas.

9. Next Felt christmas bunting - £10 I've actually got a christmas banner from poundland of all places! Mine is just the letter rather than bunting but this would be great to hang across mirrors, door frames, anywhere you wish!

10. B&Q White string lights - £7 Again I've actually got a couple of packs of star shaped lights from poundland which I have across my bed frame, but these ones can obvously go on your tree or maybe use them outside.


I hope this has given you some inspiration for your decorations this year and a few places to find amazing bargains for decoration!


What's on your Decoration wishlist?


Thanking you,

Naomi

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I got some really comfy christmas pyjama bottoms from TU at Sainsburys. They've got little christmas trees on them on a red/green tartan and they're really nice and thick, and they're actually long enough for me considering how long my legs are! They were £8 for just the bottoms which isn't too bad. I also got a burgundy speckled t-shirt as a matching pyjama top from the mens clearance section in TU which was only £3. I prefer big baggy t-shirt as they're so comfy to sleep in, particularly mens t shirts as they're not fitted and have high necks. A hot water bottle or microwavable been bag is a must for the winter. I actually got my little chicken last christmas and he loves on my cushions as he smells really nice, but also stays warm for a really long time.


What's your fave things that keep you cosy through christmas?

Thanking you,

Naomi

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Yankee Candle in Christmas memories - £6.29
Next Friend sentiment hanging heart triplet - £8
Cath Kidston Kingswood Rose A5 fabric covered notebook - £12
Paperchase mechanical pens - £2 each
Amazon Heart shaped jewellery organiser - £5.65
Next White 3 aperture desk frame - £15
John Lewis Make your own lavender hearts set - £13

Soap and Glory Your own sweet lime set - £10
Seventeen Ready steady glow bronze kit - £12

Eyelure Lash edit New York set - £13

L'Oreal Skin perfection gift set - £15

So... 3 for me EDT 15ml gift set - £7

Nivea Kissable lip set - £5

Real Techniques Expert face brush - £8.99
Lush The night before christmas set - £12.75
The Body Shop Festive body moisture trio - £12
The Body Shop Hemp handy manicure set - £12
Tangle Teaser christmas compact in Pink - £13
Makeup Revolution Awesome 100 eye shadow palette - £12




Are any of these items on your wishlist?


Thanking you,

Naomi

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I am incredibly busy with work and other bits over christmas so I will try my best to get all the posts up, but I can't promise anything. I have prepped a number of posts already so I should be ok, but there maybe a couple of posts that I don't manage to get up in time! I'm really excited to be apart of the project as there is some great topics and posts lined up, including wishlists, foody posts, DIY's and much much more! Make sure you follow me on GFC or on bloglovin so you can keep up to date with all my posts and also follow me on twitter - @naomi_joy_ - to see all my updates and some sneaky previews of some posts coming up!

It does start tomorrow and I can tell you that it will be my winter nail polish picks, so look out for that!

Are you taking part in Blogmas?

Thanking you,

Naomi

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Why, hello there...

Yes, this is rather late.. but I've had other posts that I wanted to do first that this post got put behind, but it's here now! This is not me bragging about what I got, most people like to read these and I certainly do, so I thought I might as well post what I got! I'm not going to explain or go into much detail on what I got because some of them I have post ideas for and most of them are pretty self explaintary.  

Sweetheart London Nail polish set.

Wilkinson Cosmetic brush set.

Microwavable Snuggle wheat Hottie.

Superdrug gift card.

The Body shop gift card (x2).

(If you want to see what I got with some of these vouchers, check out my beauty haul!)

The Body shop Lipstick

The Body shop Seaweed ionic clay mask.

(I bought these with my 2nd voucher which isn't included in my beauty haul.)

HTC S8 Windows phone.

Don't forget to follow this blog if you want to see some follow up posts on separate items!

What did you get for christmas?

Thanking you,

Naomi 

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Why, hello there...

I haven't done a post in ages, I know, but it has been christmas and I haven't really had time to take pictures as I've been away or with family a lot. 

But now I'm back, I thought I would post a link to all the sales and make it easier for you to find them all! Have fun shopping!

Beauty.

Boots

Superdrug

The Body Shop

Feel Unique

Fragrance Direct

Fashion.

New Look

H&M

TopShop

River Island

Miss Selfridge 

Internationale

ASOS (also sells primark)

Select

Boohoo

Monsoon

Accessorize

Urban Outfitters

Forever 21

Zara

If I have forgotten any shops, let me know in the comment!

Hope this is helpful!

Thanking you,

Naomi

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Why, hello there...

This is the last in my gift guides! Christmas is so near! As usual these gifts are all £10 or under, but they're the more 'unusual' novelty gifts. Hope you enjoy!

 1. Wallet Guitar Plectrums, £7

2. Bubble Wand, £2

3. Hand art Tattoo pens, £4

4. Mini Retro hand set, £5

5. Bendy Buzzwire, £10

6. Desktop Drum kit, £10

7. Novelty Pencil topper, £3

8. Microwavable wheat owl, £9.99

9. Notable beards pack, £5

Hope this has given you some inspiration!

Thanking you,

Naomi

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Why, hello there...

Sorry this post is late, I've been part of the school production and we was using my laptop for the sound effects and I left it at school! But I'm writing it now so it's all good! 

Maybeline Baby lips - Cherry me

e.l.f Lipstick - Fliratious

Accessorize Palette - I'd probably use the brows and the cream colour instead of the other colours, but they're all so pretty!

Natural Collection Waterproof mascara - Black

Rimmel Glam eyes, Liquid eyeliner - Black

Have you used any of these products? What is your christmas essential?

Thanking you,

Naomi

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Why, hello there...

So, I was tagged by the lovely Ysabella from http://damianlalu.blogspot.co.uk/ (you should all check out her blog, it's so pretty!) so thank you very much, Ysabella! Lets go!

1. What is your favourite film/TV Show to watch during the holidays? I don't really watch particular christmas films, but I do love Elf and The grinch who stole christmas, gotta love the classics!

2. Favourite Christmas song? Either Silent night or Feed the world, but the Band Aid 20 version.

3. How did you find out Santa wasn’t real? I think I just kind of knew, but it was confirmed when my mum woke me up while putting presents in my stocking!

4. When’s the best time to put up Christmas decorations and buying a Christmas tree? Well, if I had my way I would have them up on the 1st of December, but my parents put them up the 2nd weekend of December.

Why, hello there...

So now it's time for my gift guide for him! hope you find some of this helpful!

1. Lynx Sport Blast Manwash, £6
2. Old Spice original gift set, £6.50
3. Nivea men Sport, £4.50
4. Marvel Comic travel set, £6



1. New Look, Black frame clear glasses, £4.99
2. River Island, Brown wrist beads, £5.60
3. ASOS, Aztec print wallet, £10
4. River Island, Grey bow tie, £4.80


I've also done a gift guide for her, and I'm planning on doing a novelty gift guide, so look out for that!

Thanking you,

Naomi

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Why, hello there...

I don't really have any christmasy items, so instead I'm just going to show you a few of my favourite pieces of jewellery for this time of the year!

I love my statement jewellery! I'm known at school for having stand out rings or different kinds of necklaces. Also they're perfect for this time of the year. My favourite necklace at the moment is my big 4-chain necklace (pictured above). I got it from a charity shop for only £2! It's perfect to wear with a casual jumper or to glam up a dress. I also love my record ring (centre). This was a present from my bes friend, and it's actually made out of an old record! It's really nice and retro, and just a bit different to your plain old ring.

What's your favourite Jewellery?

Thanking you,

Naomi

x

Why, hello there...

This is just a picture post to show you my nail art designs for christmas:

Have you got any suggestions for nail art ideas?

Thanking you,

Naomi

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Why, hello there...

Just a quick little post to show you this sample I decided to get the other day. I didn't know whether I would like it or not, but I thought why not. It's actually really nice! It's not to over - powering, but it definitely has a distinct smell. It's a really fresh, fruity floral smell with a hint of vanilla which is what the description of it actually says! Definitely a good present for a teenager or anyone who's a fan of Justin Bieber, you can get it for only £20 from fragrance direct.

Are you asking for a fragrance for christmas?

Thanking you,

Naomi

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Why, hello there...

So previously I did gifts for him and her, but these are just for her, all under £10 with beauty and accessories. Let go!


1. Soap and Glory, Good, butter, best gift set - £8
2. Chocomania bath and body set - £6
3. Sweet snuggles shower trio - £2
4. Seventeen Lip gloss stash - £8




1. Accessorize, Owl studs - £6
2. New look - Navy floral Snood - £7.99
3. H&M fingerless gloves - £7.99
4. Topshop Stag cuff Bracelet - £2.50


Hope these have given you some inspiration, what have you asked for christmas?

Thanking you,

Naomi

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Why, hello there...

Today's post is part of 2 projects. Obviously the winter project and also the Big Blogmas Project, where you post every day up to Christmas! This week is on gifts for him and her. All the gifts you see will be under £10 so you can stay on the cheaper side this Christmas and I'll also do follow up  posts on separate posts for him and her and a few other extra posts, so make sure to follow this blog to look out for them!

1. The Body Shop, Chocomania bath and body set, £6
2. Sweet Snuggles shower trio, £2 - on sale
3. New Look, shell pink croc pannel clutch, £8.99
4. Seventeen, Lip gloss stash, £6
5. MUA, undress me too, £4
6. ASOS, indie tile print Iphone case, £8
7. Soap and Glory, Good, Butter, Best gift set, £8
8. Topshop, Black stone collar necklace, £7.50




1. Old Spice, original gift set, £6.50
2. Lynx, sport blast manwash, £6
3. Nivea men, sports gift set, £6
4. Marvel comics travel set, £6
5. H&M knitted hat, £6.99
6. Man Flu survivor, £6.50
7. River Island, set of bracelets, £7
8. The Real Shaving Co Essential Skincare Gift Set, £3.99
9. Wallet Guitar plectrums, £7

Hope this has been helpful!

Thanking you,

Naomi

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