WHAT I GOT FOR CHRISTMAS 2018

 Happy New Year everybody! I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and all the best for 2019.

Before I start, I'd like to say that I am in no way bragging about what I got- I am very lucky to have received some lovely presents and am grateful to everyone who bought me them. This is purely so people can be nosy and see what I got or get some ideas for gifts they might like or might like to get someone.

Now that the disclaimer is out the way, let's crack on with the blog. My main present from my parents was this gorgeous pair of Fairfax and Favor Henley Driving shoes. They are so stylish and look great with any outfit.
I got this Hiho Silver leather bracelet which looks really pretty and is quite simple too, so it goes with lots of outfits. It is only £20 as well!
Also pictured is my Rydale Polly Checked Scarf in the colour gunmetal. It is so cosy and is reasonably priced at £10.

I was really excited to receive my 2019 subscription to In The Country Magazine which I am very excited about. I have been loving Hollie-Ella's magazine this year and can't wait to see what next year's issues will bring. The 2019 In The Country Calendar with illustrations by Rosie Young was another perfect gift which I am excited to use in the New Year.
The feather hairpin is by High Bird Designs and features a shotgun cartridge with colourful game feathers. I am excited to wear this at various events this year.
I also received the Cartridge Fairy Lights by High Bird Designs but I haven't got a picture of them up yet. 
The hedgehog is from The Imaginarium in York and is supposed to be a Christmas tree decoration but I am definitely keeping him up all year! He's too cute!

This shirt is from Crew Clothing and looks really nice. I haven't had a chance to wear it yet but will post some pics on Instagram when I do! The frog bathbomb is by Bomb Cosmetics and the perfume is BonBon by Viktor & Rolf.

I got a fair few bits and bobs from Rydale, including the scarf that I mentioned before. I also got a pair of Roxby Canvas Trainers in the 'Spotty Navy' variant. These are only £19.99 and are really comfy.
 The shirts are in Sally Pink and Lucy Grape and are 2 for £25. I love wearing these with my new Garton II Fleece Gilet. It looks lovely and has the warmest fleece lining ever! It kept me nice and toasty on Boxing Day.
Finally, my pyjamas are so comfy and look really nice too! Mine match my new shirt and have a pheasant on the top but you can also get a set with a dog or horses too.

I also got some Pandora charms and various other bits and bobs and I'll probably put some pictures up on my story highlights if you'd like to have a look.

For those of you who don't know, I've created a separate Instagram account for my blog and have decided to keep my original account more personal. You're still more than welcome to follow my personal account (@charlottebrown23) but I will be posting all blog related things over on @thatmardyyorkshirelass now. I also have a Facebook page, just search 'That Mardy Yorkshire Lass'.

Thank you for reading and I hope that you all got what you wished for and had a happy and healthy Christmas. Christmas is a difficult time for some people and my love and best wishes go out to everyone who struggled through this time.

Until next time,

Charlotte x

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE- LADS

Hello everyone and welcome to the lad's edition of my Gift Guide series. Obviously as I'm not a man I've had to do a little more research for this blog, but I've chosen some brands that I love myself and taken suggestions from Callum and my dad on things they might like. All products are tagged and prices are correct according to corresponding websites in Winter 2018.

To mirror my Women's Gift Guide, I'll start off with Morris Richardson Watches. The men's watches are slightly bigger than the women's but still have amazing straps that can be swapped around. I love these watches as they add a lovely country twist to any outfit.

I love my Mackenzie and George belt so I would highly recommend them to lads as well! They are such good quality and look absolutely stunning. The Wycombe belt is suitable for both men and women so you can be ultimate #CoupleGoals over Christmas in your matching belts! The Wycombe belt is £69.99 (+£9 for personalisation)

And to make things even more matchy matchy, why not get each other a set of Rydale Pyjamas? I've bought Callum this set for Christmas and I've hinted to my mum that I'd like my own set. I'm actually so excited for us to wear our matching pyjamas over Christmas! These pyjamas are £25.

This Hiho Silver Leather Bracelet is unisex, so it would be a great gift for a lad for Christmas. These are only £20 as well which is a really good price! This is on my Christmas list as well.

These cufflinks by High Bird Designs look really smart and have a country twist. With dinner dance season coming up, these would be a lovely gift for a lad in your life.

Abraham Moon in York have a lovely range of clothing and soft furnishings. To find out more about the shop, read my blog here. The tweed blazers are really nice and I like the shirts too. They sell both men's and women's clothes.

Of course, every year I recommend a Schoffel gilet. These look fabulous and are really warm. They come in different colours. The one below is Kingfisher and these gilets are priced at £139.95 each.

If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, Rydale have some fabulous good-quality gilets for a fraction of the price. The Men's Garton II Gilet with Pheasant Motif looks classy and comfy.  These are only £30 each.

If you're looking for some shoes, Fairfax and Favor have got you covered. The Houghton Suede Brogue shoes look really smart and are available in tan or chocolate and can be dressed up or down, depending on the look.

Talking of shoes, a new pair of wellies might be ideal. These Barbour wellies look the part and are priced at £64.95. They are available in six colours.

Thank you all for reading, I hope it has inspired some of you who were stuck for ideas this year. Keep your eyes open for more gift guides in the future!

Until next time,
Charlotte x

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE- LASSES

Welcome back to my Christmas Gift Guide series! This blog features some things that I've either already got and love, or things that are on my Christmas list this year! All products are linked. All prices are correct at the time of publishing according to the corresponding websites in Winter 2018.

To start with, I'd love a Morris Richardson watch. I've seen so many gorgeous pictures of them on Instagram and I love how the straps can be changed too!

The watches are available in silver or rose gold and there are so many Harris Tweed, calf leather and Milanese mesh straps to choose from!

 There are also mens watches available, so why not get 'his and hers' matching watches? That would certainly be #CoupleGoals!

I would absolutely love one of these for Christmas because as well as being practical, they look amazing and would compliment any country outfit perfectly. The ladies watches range from £179-£199 depending on the strap type.
 These watches are available in Wild & Westbrooke in York as well as online.

 Talking of Couple Goals, getting matching Mackenzie and George belts would be perfect! Especially if they were personalised! I absolutely love my Wycombe Shotgun Cartridge belt, but M&G have plenty of other styles and colours available to suit everyone! The Wycombe belt is £69.99 (plus £9 for personalisation)

Something else I'd really like for Christmas is some Fairfax and Favor Henley Driving Shoes. These are available in six colours and I think I'd like the chocolate colour.

Aren't they gorgeous?! A matching bag wouldn't go a miss either, but I won't get too optimistic. If you're looking to spoil a lucky lady in your life, a pair of shoes and a bag would be a perfect combination! I love the Mini Windsor Handbags and they come in seven different colours, including the new Oxblood colour. The shoes are £155 and the bags are £265.

I absolutely love High Bird Designs. You might remember last year I blogged about some feather baubles we got for our Christmas tree. I also got a pheasant necklace, which I wear all the time. It's so pretty and really good value for money as well! A necklace would be a fabulous Christmas gift. Or you could get a fedora and bespoke hat pin. I'm hoping for a hair clip this year! The necklaces are £18 each and the pins start at £10. The hair clips are £14 each.

Another jewellery piece I love is Hiho Silver's leather bracelet which is designed to take roller beads or just look pretty by itself. This is ideal for both men and women. I think it looks really simple and lovely and is at the reasonable price of £20.

Another jewellery brand I absolutely love is Joma Jewellery. All of the other brands I have mentioned in this blog have been typically associated with country fashion, except this brand. I just really like the amazing range of bracelets that are available for pretty much every occasion. The bracelets range from £9.99 (see 'A Little Secret Santa' below) to £17.99. I have three Joma Jewellery bracelets and hope to continue extending my collection as they all look so pretty together on your wrist. My bracelet featured in the picture is 'A Little Positivity' (£15.50)

In my opinion, Christmas isn't quite Christmas without some cosy pyjamas to wear whilst snuggling up on the sofa watching Christmas films. When I found out that Rydale had released pyjamas, I got so excited! I've ordered a set for Callum for Christmas (if you're reading this Callum, please forget I said anything) and I've dropped many hints to my mum that I'd love a set! I believe there are six designs in the women's range. These are £25 per pair.

I love my Schoffel Lyndon II Fleece Navy Gilet and my sister Amelia got hers last week in Kingfisher. These are so comfy and look really smart as well. I wear mine all the time (and actually would like another colour- but I think I'll have to start saving a lot!) and find that it's so versatile as you can wear it on a night out with a blouse (see an awful picture of me in Bongo with squinty eyes below) or everyday. I like to dress mine up with a nice belt and a shirt, but you can dress down and just wear a t-shirt with the gilet.

If you're looking for something a little cheaper, I would go for a Rydale Garton II Fleece Gilet with Pheasant Motif. These are only £30 compared with the Schoffel gilet at £139.99. I have this gilet on my Christmas list as it looks so comfy and really good quality. Amelia has the Huggate Fleece Waistcoat and absolutely loves it.

I've just seen this on the Joules website and have fallen in love! This Elvina Navy Partridge Shirt looks fab and would be such a great gift to receive under the tree this year! It's a classy shirt with a country twist and would look fab!

 I just took a break from blogging and was browsing Instagram and came across J Boult Designs and I've fallen in love with these Gold Plated Bullet Stud Earrings! These are only £25 and look stunning! They would make a perfect gift for a lucky lady in your life! J Boult Designs also sell belts, keyrings and cufflinks alongside many other items.

Of course Boots have their three for two gift offer which is amazing if you're planning on buying several gifts this year! The offer includes well known brands such as Jack Wills, Ted Baker and Superdry.

Thank you for reading, I hope it has inspired a few of you who were worrying about Christmas shopping! Hopefully I'll have my lads edition up by the end of the week.

See you soon,
Charlotte x