It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Those of you who actually know me, know that Christmas is my all time favourite time of year. It gets to about August and I have to watch the Grinch to satisfy my craving for all things cold and twinkly. These are some of Christmas'y things to get up to over the festive season to get you in the mood, especially the more "Scroogey" species among us.

Visit a Winter Wonderland - I've seen many places this year advertising outdoor ice rinks. Hyde Park goes one step further and has a full on Winter Wonderland including a circus, observation wheel and ice sculptures. Somerset House and the Natural History Museum also have pop up rinks. 

Make Christmas cookies - What better way to wind down in the evening than baking some christmas cookies and decorating them with all the trimmings.

Create the perfect Christmas playlist - You either like Christmas songs or you don't. I personally love them and love being reunited with my favourites around this time of year. My current favourite is Coldplay - Christmas Lights.

Go Christmas shopping in a beautiful city - This year I'm going Christmas shopping in Birmingham. I hear you all shout 'Birmingham? Beautiful?' But this time of year it's so lovely to just soak up the atmosphere and the pretty decorations somewhere with a little more hustle and bustle than my little town.

Wrap up in a festive jumper and watch Christmas films - Once my projects have been handed in at university and all my Christmas shopping is done, the only thing left to do is sit down, watch as many films as the TV guide has to offer and countdown to the big man coming. My jumper in the photos is from Primark's menswear section, it is on loan from Daniel well over a month now!

Visit a Christmas market - The Frankfurt Christmas Market hits Birmingham every year and it has become tradition to visit. It is now the biggest in the country so it gets very busy, but it's so worth it to see all the cute wooden huts and handmade toys, along with traditional German food and drink.

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Christmas tag

 Q1: What item of clothing do you love to wear in winter but wouldn't be seen wearing in public?

I would have to say my dressing gown. It is the first thing I put on when I get home and the last thing I take off before I climb into bed. Everyone else would probably have a onesie for this purpose but I never really jumped on that hype.

Q2: Most wanted item for autumn/winter?

There are so many things I want this season! The perfect party dress for a start! Along with a black fur coat and a never ending supply of woolly jumpers!

Q3: Favourite boots to wear in the winter?

Normally I like flat ankle boots. Last year I lived in my H&M Chelsea Boots, but this year I've really been getting my wear out of my H&M heels. I was never aware of how comfortable they actually are to wear as everyday footwear.

Q4: Are you a fan of UGG boots?

Most definitely not. I think I had a cheap pair of Primark ones when I was about 14, but never again would they ever come near m wardrobe.

Q5: It's snowing/raining outside, what are you favourite wellies to wear?

I don't own a pair of wellies, but if I did they would be your classic green colour and I'd forever be reaching for them in this British winter time.

Q6: What is your favourite autumn trend?

I love the military trend, although I don't really tend to shop by trend. I shop more for certain pieces that I've been lusting after and that I know will fit in with the rest of my wardrobe

Q7: What is your typical winter day consisting of?

At the moment everyday seems to consist of university or work. And if I'm not doing them then I'm working on my photography projects at home. My typical Christmas Eve would consist of lazing around on the sofa and watching endless cooking programs with Dad.

Q8: Cup of tea, hot chocolate, or coffee?

I like the occasional hot chocolate, especially Costa's festive Honeycomb hot chocolate

Q9: Do you like or dislike that it's starting to get dark?

I love this! It makes it so easier to unwind after work and snuggle up. It also means Christmas is on it's way!

Q10: Christmas is coming, do you have any idea of what you want?

I haven't really asked for anything major this year. I've already had a printer of Mum and Dad and there will still be a million and one things to open Christmas morning. Daniel is getting me a 50mm lens for my Canon, and I'm saving myself for a Macbook Pro so this year I'm pretty much sorted

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