Christmas started as soon as we stepped out in the streets of Nottingham, head-to-toe in our Santa gear as we headed towards the Christmas market. By “we” I mean myself and QueenE gyarusa/gyaru circle members, and we looked fabulous! We didn’t have to walk for long and within moments we were greeted by wooden cabins with fake snow fluttering in the wind. No one batted an eyelid at our attire; well, it was December after all, so that’s basically Christmas!
I’ve been to the Birmingham Christmas market for a gal meet before, and yet Nottingham’s market was totally different but looked exactly the same. Doesn’t make sense, right? I don’t know, there was just a whole new vibe to it that was a lot calmer and more about enjoying the experience than fighting through the crowd for a frankfurter. There was also a large ice rink that was headed up by a glittering Christmas tree that towered above all of the people delicately skating around. There were even children in the mix, holding tightly onto these Penguins as they skirted around the rink. After hopping from stall to stall, we squeezed ourselves into one of the larger buildings that was filled with joyful beer drinkers, where we managed to get our first picture in front of the Christmas tree! After that there was plenty of eating (I mean, what better than an all-you-can-eat Sushi restaurant?) parapara, and as soon as Kei arrived we opened up our presents from our Secret Santas. I was seriously spoilt with a MA*RS bag, belt, earrings and a super cute and classy purse!
You know what I loved so much about this Christmas gyaru meet? It was chill. So chill. We didn’t have to worry about catching a train or missing the next bus… We had fun and took our time! It was one of the best meets I’ve ever had because I didn’t stress about how I looked nor of how low my phone battery level was (which was something I felt about the Gyaru Party in Paris, too!) I had so much fun learning parapara routines and just laying about in bed on my phone, occasionally showing my gyarusa some inspo. It was a low maintenance meet and that’s my favourite kind.
It was a pretty wonderful way to end 2018 with my gyarusa!
Have you got any plans with your gals this Christmas?
Love,
Lizzie xx
Reina
December 2, 2018You all look so cute! <3
You're making me even more excited for our local christmas meet now!
I'm glad it was a chill and enjoyable time
hellolizziebee
December 2, 2018Awh thank you so much, Reina! I can’t wait to see what you and your galsa Blackout do for Christmas! <3
Amy
December 2, 2018Aw you all look super cute in your matching Santa outfits! I love a chilled night with friends / sleepovers without any worries ^_^ x Glad you had fun!
hellolizziebee
December 2, 2018Awh thank you so much Amy! <3
chloececiliagoescouture
December 2, 2018All of your Santa dresses are so cute! The Nottingham Christmas markets sound lovely, that’s the one bad thing about the Birmingham ones they’re SO busy I can’t handle it, it’s good to hear that the Nottingham ones are calmer, I might have to check them out. So glad you had a good time and your prezzies look fab! xx
hellolizziebee
December 2, 2018Awh thank you! Mine and Danielle’s one was from Primark (and I believe Amber’s was from there, too!) They were super cheap and I’ll definitely wear it again for Christmas day, or at least for a Christmas meal. Oooh you should, you’d love it there!
Deborah Wyatt
December 2, 2018Awww what fabulous photos
hellolizziebee
December 2, 2018Thank you so much!
Chloe Chats
December 2, 2018You all look fab!! Sounds like a brilliant day, I know what you mean with the Birmingham markets, it’s always so busy to walk around – although its not too bad for me as I live there so I can go in the week when it’s a lot more chill than the weekends! The food part sounds so good, glad you had a lovely time!!!
Chloe xx
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hellolizziebee
December 2, 2018Aah yes, the last time we went was on a Saturday so it probably wasn’t the best day to go to the Birmingham one! Maybe I’ll try again later on in the year. Thank you so much!
Innubee
December 2, 2018So happy you enjoyed yourselves? all of you look so cuteeee❤️ the vibe is so nice!!! Wish we had it in Israel as well, everyone goes abroad to feel the holidau vibes?
hellolizziebee
December 2, 2018Awh you should pop over to the UK sometime for Christmas and we can show you around! <3 I think they do Christmas really good in Germany though, so I hope to go there next time 😀
Emily Harrison
December 3, 2018You all look so cute and it looks like you all had so much fun! I adored the dancing videos on your page too! 🙂
hellolizziebee
December 4, 2018Thank you so much, Emily! I’m glad you liked the videos too, I really want to do them more often!
Isobel
December 3, 2018I love these sort of days! Lots of fun and not worrying about anything! This is what I tried to do in London at the blogosphere event, I just tried to enjoy it even though my phone died! Looks like you had so much fun!
Isobel x
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hellolizziebee
December 4, 2018It was just so good to relax for once, especially because all of the things I’ve been doing lately has taken a lot of energy out of me. Aah I’m so jealous you went to Blogosphere! Will you be doing a blog post about it?
Jenny in Neverland
December 4, 2018You look so cute! I’ve never been to a Christmas market! I’d love to though. I think my Mum’s been to the Birmingham one before! xxx
hellolizziebee
December 4, 2018Thank you so much Jenny! Ooh you definitely need to go for the experience – Nottingham might be better for you as it’s not as crowded. I found Birmingham very overwhelming! xxx
Nat
December 4, 2018Aww aren’t you lot the most kawaii bunch I have ever seen?! 😀 Both the Father Christmas outfits and animal onesies are adorable!
The Nottingham German Market looks really nice to be honest. I’m so done with the Birmingham one now. xD
hellolizziebee
December 6, 2018Awh thank you so much, Nat! I’m so tempted to buy another onesie now and go with something leopard print haha.
Gosh I don’t blame you – the one in Brum is so overcrowded!
Emily
December 5, 2018What a fun outing! Glad you had a wonderful time!
hellolizziebee
December 6, 2018Thank you so much!
Imogen Chloe
December 9, 2018I absolutely love this, such a fun thing to do and you all look unreal! I love visiting Christmas markets!
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hellolizziebee
December 9, 2018Awh thank you so much Imogen!
Kieli
January 2, 2019I love this! You gals are so cute! I love everyone’s looks! I wish I could do this!
~Kieli♥
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hellolizziebee
January 2, 2019Thanks cutie pie! <3