Monday Down, Four More Days To Go, and Juan Pablo!

Hello Nelly Belliers,

MONDAY

Well if you're on this side of the world, you've returned to work and have finished your first day back! Congratulations! Now it's time to relax with a cup of tea or a glass of wine (if you're of age) and read your Monday Nelly Bellie blog post, and then enter my Holiday Giveaway Contest that closes January 10, 2014 - only a few more days to enter! Click here to possibly win FREE stuff!

I have officially started another semester of University, but I have to admit things went a bit slow today since I'm still getting over this bug (yes still!) and I had to do a majorly large amount of laundry today (don't you hate when you let it all pile up). Always fun! It's so hard to get back in to the swing of things, whether it be work, school, or getting through your day without a Christmas tree (I finally took ours down today, so sad).

MARVELLOUS JUAN PABLO

So who watched The Bachelor preview show last night and who is watching the premiere tonight? All I can say is "Juan Pablo" to the point where I'm starting to bug Chris (hehe). My sister and I have decided to watch it "together" across the country. We live on opposite sides of the country, but we are both going to watch each episode and then report back to each other with our thoughts (which I will share with you guys). If you don't like The Bachelor, and feel that it is mindless drivel (like my father), that's totally ok. I am just going to do a small feature each week that it is on, but will also include bits and bobs about other things as well. So do not fret. It won't be The Bachelor overload.

MOVIES

Over the holidays we watched some great movies that I wanted to share with you. They are all different genres, but they are all really fabulous flicks!

First up is Sweet Sixteen (2002). Although some of the movie is hard to understand due to the strong Scottish accents, this is definitely a must see, especially if you love anything that is UK oriented. "Determined to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison, a Scottish teenager from a tough background sets out to raise the money for a home (IMDb)". Click here for more information.

Next up is Elysium (2013). I was a bit sceptical about Matt Damon's role in a science-fiction movie, but I have to say he did a great job. Not only did this movie not feel overly American (if you know what I mean) but it was also action packed, unique, and I really enjoyed it. "In the year 2154, the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth. A man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarised worlds (IMDb)". Click here to find out more.

Finally, I definitely wanted to share The Selfish Giant (2013) with you. Again this is a UK flick (who doesn't love a UK flick?) and it is a must see! I love movies that are unique, and these two young boys are amazing actors! You might need a box of Kleenex for this one though. "The Selfish Giant is a contemporary fable about two scrappy 13-year-old working-class friends in the UK who seek fortune by getting involved with a local scrap dealer and criminal, leading to tragic consequences. (IMDb)". Click here to find out more.

MAKE-UP

If you haven't heard about the Naked3 Palette by Urban Decay, you are probably my father. I'm pretty sure everyone else has heard of it by now. I will definitely be purchasing this palette once I get a little work under my belt, but for now I wanted to share this with you in case you haven't heard about it. 

I have seen SO MANY reviews on this palette and they are all two thumbs up. Yes, the palette is on the pricier side, BUT it will last a long time, and the colours can be used for pretty much any type of look. If you want to order one click here and don't forget to mention that I sent you. :) Also, if you have the palette let me know your thoughts!

If you are looking for a cheaper alternative (that also includes blush and lip glosses), I am really loving my Sephora Collection Plum Daze Blinged Palette that Chris got me for Christmas. Click here to see my "What I Got For Christmas 2013" video. I tried a look out today and when Chris got home from work he actually complemented me on it. That's always a good sign! Click here if you want to get one for yourself. It's the perfect size to chuck in your purse.

MONDAY PICS

Here are some random Monday pics! Just remember only 4 more work days to go! Hang in there!

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Nelly Bellie 2013 / 2014 Christmas New Year's Holiday Giveaway Contest Starts NOW!

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Only 4 more sleeps until Christmas, but I thought that I would kick things off early….. so here is my Nelly Bellie 2013 / 2014 Christmas Holiday Giveaway Contest!

How to Enter This Contest:

1. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
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This contest is open to anyone (it is international) and you can enter as many times as you like (but remember I will be checking that you are subscribed / following everything above, and that you have answered my 2 questions). Feel free to pass this on to friends, family, etc. This contest opens once my video goes up and ends on January 10, 2014. Good luck!

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Fridays : Finals : Food : Festivities : Fashion : Fur-daughter @ Nelly Bellie

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Fridays: 5 more sleeps until Christmas! Yayyyyyyyy

Finals: So turns out I did very well on my final exams and my overall course marks. I'm going to have a "pat my own back" moment because I honestly have never had such good marks. I ended up getting 82, 92, 93, and 96 for my final marks! Woot woot! Next semester (starting in January) I will only be going to school part time so that I can work at the same time. I'm looking forward to a little more balance in my life, and some casholla in my pocket.

Food: I made a delicious shrimp pesto pasta recipe last week, and also found a new way to make carrots (like a carrot mash). I will either post these recipes in an upcoming blog or possibly video them for you. Stay tuned.

Festivities: This week-end is low key for us. Last minute Christmas shopping, a haircut for Chris, and I definitely want to watch my favourite movie in the world, Love Actually. Last week-end we had a huge family Christmas get together with Aunt's, Uncle's, Cousins, etc, (it's so nice to have a new big family) so it is definitely time to take a little rest before the festivities start again this week!

Fashion: These are a few of my favourite things this week, and things that I am really hoping Father Christmas will be bringing me :) :) :) : 

• If you haven't heard of Sigma (cosmetics) then you are probably living under a rock. JK. Their make-up is the bomb diggity, and their brushes are ah-may-zing (I'm hoping Santa is bringing me some). They are on the pricier side, but worth spending the extra cash on because they last a long time, and make a huge difference to your make-up look: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/category_s/46.htm

• I'm sure a lot of you have heard about Urban Decay's new eye shadow palette Naked3. I have seen a lot of blogs and vlogs about this palette, and it is definitely getting rave reviews. Most of the shades are very pigmented, and the colours are very usable for every day looks, but can also be jazzed up. I highly recommend splurging for this palette, or any of their other palettes: http://www.sephora.com/naked3-P384099?om_mmc=esv103465-GG&om_kwpur=344024656&ppc_crid=30983892857&country_switch=ca&site=ca_search&esvcid=S1387596902_ADOGOe_AGI4055347_CRE30983892857_TID344024656_DVCc_RFDd3d3Lmdvb2dsZS5jYQ%3d%3d_RAWdXJiYW4lMjBkZWNheSUyMG5ha2VkJTIwMw%3d%3d

• I am absolutely in love with this dress (link below) from Next UK. I think it is stunning, and would be such a conversation piece at any holiday party. I showed this to someone and they said you would need to have a rockin' body to pull this off, but I disagree. Everyone should feel confident in their own skin, and we need to stop thinking that dresses like this are only for women who can wear a size 2. Confidence is sexy no matter what size or shape you are, and if you are confident then you should definitely buy this dress: http://www.next.co.uk/g4916s1#888319g49

Fur-daughter: I have picked up 3 new puppy toys for Nelly's Christmas stocking, and weirdly they are all in the same colour palette. I bought them completely separately and it looks like I purposely wanted all her toys to match… hehe. Three sleeps and Nelly is 7 months old! I can't believe she is now approaching 1 ….. it's sad looking back on all her first puppy pictures. She used to be the size of my running shoe (actually maybe smaller, I have big feet!).

For Tomorrow: Make sure to Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, follow me on BlogLovin and Twitter, and to "Like" me on Facebook - because tomorrow you will have a chance to win my Nelly Bellie Christmas Holiday 2013 Contest. 

I will let you guys know once the video is up so you can see what you will win, and for specific instructions on how to enter the contest (you will need to post 2 answers below my YouTube video - both questions will be given tomorrow). This contest is open to anyone (it is international) and you can enter as many times as you like. Feel free to pass this on to friends, family, etc. This contest opens once my video goes up. Good luck!

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"The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too." ~ Samuel Butler

Christmas Party Update & Monday Non-Blues

Hello Nelly Belliers,

Thank you so much to everyone who voted on my Christmas dress and hair style. Dress #3 and Dress #4 were neck in neck for a while, but Dress #3 won in the end (and so did wearing my hair down). 

We had a FABULOUS time and we ended up making some great new friends. Do you ever think "wow, can the universe can hear me?". It's not always easy being so far from most of my family and some of my closest friends, and it's not always easy to make new friends… well not only did the universe deliver some amazing people to us this weekend, but I also ended meeting a Spanish couple who are further away from home than me! I ended up having a great conversation with them, and discovered that there are people in the universe who have much bigger distance issues than me (it's always great to get a new perspective on things). I couldn't believe how happy it made them when we asked them to come for dinner some time, and the wife of the Spanish couple almost cried when I gave her a hug.

My wish for today is that you reach out to someone or give someone a random hug - it goes along way and sometimes I think we forget that little things can have a huge impact!

Here are some pics from the night of the party….

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Christmas Party Outfit - Which Dress Should I Wear Tomorrow Night? VOTING HAS CLOSED

Christmas Party Outfit - Which Dress Should I Wear? VOTING HAS CLOSED
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I am going to a Christmas Party tomorrow night (voting has closed - click here to see the results) and I need your help on which dress I should wear. I will show you four outfits and all you have to do is vote in the comments area below the YouTube video or this blog page. Also let me know if you think I should wear my hair up or down.

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Yesterday's Nelly Bellie Video "Christmas Haul & Puppy Treats" 
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