Doesn't it feel like Christmas?

Merry Christmas!

Just a little hello how are ya on Christmas day as I listen to Happy Xmas War is Over (I'm still a little bit scouse, wherever in the world I am!), and reminisce back a week or two to being in the office with Carmen and Kavita and snapping photos in front of the christmas tree - even the Stylight christmas tree bleeds purple! I hope you've had a lovely time so far today with your loved ones and maybe opening a present or two accompanied by a flute of something bubbly. I'll inevitably be instagramming and tweeting throughout the day, but right now I'm about to slip into my christmas jumper and join in with the rest of the festivities - and with Toy Story 3 being on this afternoon, how could you have a bad time?

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The music went and led me astray.

Jasmine trousers: c/o Sugarhill Boutique. F+F pleather t-shirt: £25. Zara double breasted coat: £30. Boohoo chain: gift. F+F gold-capped boots: £25. Bally bag: £9, vintage. Rotary watch: gift.

I'm back! Even if only for just over a week. England is comparatively tropical, so it's nice to head outside in "just" a coat and not have to work a beanie, scarf and gloves into my outfit. My first day back in the country involved waking up early to sort a few of my own things out, before heading into town with my mum to pick up a few parcels from the Post Office (I felt so spoiled!), and finally pick up my Boots order. Errands run, I caught a train to Canary Wharf to hang out with some of my pals for a joint "everyone's in the came country!" celebration and cooked christmas dinner with all the trimmings which went down a treat. Several bottles of mulled wine, winter pimm's and, um, vodka later, we found ourselves running for the DLR (would not recommend) and continuing our celebrations well into the night - it's safe to say that the next evening was spent in our pyjamas watching Love Actually and The Holiday!

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If I go out on a limb and if I wait a little longer.

The Kooples leather jacket. Nancy dress (worn as top): c/o Boohoo. F+F black circle skirt: c/o Tesco. M&S leather bowling bag: £43. Topshop anna boots: £76.50.  Rotary watch: gift. Necklaces: gift, vintage, Elsie Belle. Topshop "really ruby" lipstick: £7.20.

Photos: Carmen

It wasn't until I started editing these photos and looking at them on my screen that I realised there was a slight (and completely unintentional) nod to the German flag from my mainly black outfit, with hints of red from my bag and lipstick, and amber from my hair. I've heard of an outfit being location appropriate, but this is taking it to a whole new level.

I've been here just shy of a month and a half, but I've settled in so well that flying back to England for Christmas today seems a little too ahead of schedule for my liking. Unfortunately I'll be missing my girl Kavita's last day tomorrow due to plane fares, but I'm looking forward to being home for Christmas dinners aplenty (at last count I've arranged three), catch ups over Costa coffee, and crisp London afternoons.

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