Double Velvet and Christmas Baking

My lust for velvet is insatiable. Last week I picked up this red bodycon dress in New Look for £5, although it's far too short to wear as a dress, so I teamed it with my Primark velvet skirt





I'm ignorning the fact that wearing double velvet makes me sound like a toilet roll.

I also discovered a vintage velvet dress in my wardrobe that I had forgotten about, so that'll probably be showcased some time soon, and Mum is meant to be making me a velvet skirt when she has time! We bought the fabric back around Easter!

Re-coloured the hair yesterday, it came out darker, and less red than expected but I like it. It's warm and perfect for this time of year.



And finally today I had a chance to bake. I'm learning to do it for fun now, instead of as an obsession and my only regret is that I haven't enough time to do as much as I'd like...I'm going to make it a new years resolution to get back in to it!
However, today I made spiced and coco shortbread. It may not look pretty (despite edible glitter) but it tastes, and smells AMAZING.







I used this recipe, from one of my favourite foodie magazines...

I'm not sure I'll get a chance to make anything else this side of Christmas but watch out for new recipes in the new year!

Have you done any festive baking? I'd love recipes!

xxx