A new year a new name

I have decided to change the name of my blog. This site is no longer 'Skeleton Rain' and is now 'Lipsticks & Lavende...

How to make a super easy triple hot chocolate.

what you need: chocolate milk 100g of white chocolate 100g of milk chocolate caned whipped cream a sauce pan something to stir with your fave mug a whisk (not pictured) Break up both chocolate bars and put in to a heated saucepan. keep the heat low and stir frequently to ensure the chocolate doesn't burn. Once the chocolate has thoroughly melted, add the chocolate milk Whisk the...

My Christmas day pictures

I had an amazing bubble bath on Christmas eve! i used the chocolate orange bath bomb from bath body & beyond. Christmas day breakfast was toast, poached egg and crispy bacon, super yum! Love my Christmas mug from Starbucks. My aunt made me a lovely coffee from her coffee machine. The cats loved paying in all the wrapping paper. My favorite part of Christmas is eating loads of tasty treats...

Winter & Christmas essentials

The first thing i love to do in the winter time is change the decorations in my room. By simply changing a few things in your room, you can make it super festive and seasonal. here are a few little suggestions: 1. hanging scent cushions up with seasonal scents and designs. 2. Lighting your fave winter candles A few Christmas traditions: A well known tradition...

A festive family tradition

Every year my parents have taken my sister and i up to central London to look at all the beautiful Christmas lights. London at night throughout Christmas time is always wonderful and creatively inspiring.  For me, Christmas time is all about spending quality time with friends and family and not thinking about work, school or college. I love to spend all my time doing the things i enjoy.  I...

November Favorites (better late than never)

This month i have been loving a whole bunch of goodies from nail polishes to drinks! here a just a few of my faves from the past month... 1.Soap and glory hand cream    Since the weather has gotten a whole lot colder and the wind a lot stronger, my skin tends to become dry and chapped. so this hand cream has been my hand savoir throughout this month.   2.  miss...

My festive makeup look

Products i used: Maybelline fit me foundation Mac mineralize skin finish E.LF eyeshadow primer E.L.F tone correcting powder Jack wills eyeshadow stick in 'golden' Bobbi brown extreme party mascara E.L.F lipstick in 'gypsy' Finished look: ...

#OOTD

Skirt: New look Crop top: Primark Leather jacket: Miss selfridge Clutch: TK Maxx Snood: Primark Phone case: Eb...

NOTD

Nail polish: Barry M in prickly pear.Silver beads: Eba...

Trip to barcelona

Just a few pics of my holiday in Barcelona! We went for 10 days and tried to fit in as much as we could. everyday was incredible and i will remember this holiday forever. The sangrada famillia! Dirty shoes from walking around everywhere All throughout the towns were amazing illustrations.  Vintage shopping The...