tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16212042480215126432024-03-13T11:37:50.395-07:00Loubee LovelyA place to store memories and create new thoughts...Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-7333480818122026052011-12-04T10:52:00.000-08:002011-12-05T02:20:41.869-08:00Beautiful...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-24qxMu_P7zk/TtuzTVOVrdI/AAAAAAAAATU/LSEwLrvrfDw/s1600/louboutin-sparkle-1-429.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-24qxMu_P7zk/TtuzTVOVrdI/AAAAAAAAATU/LSEwLrvrfDw/s1600/louboutin-sparkle-1-429.gif" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gzAylx5Vw5Q/Ttu0wj6_RSI/AAAAAAAAATs/2vAzq6tDQCw/s1600/ermilio-bow-429.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gzAylx5Vw5Q/Ttu0wj6_RSI/AAAAAAAAATs/2vAzq6tDQCw/s1600/ermilio-bow-429.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sooo, with that in mind, I'm going to try again! I adore reading others blogs and I love beauty and fashion. I began this blog initially by talking about my trip to the Benicassim festival in Spain. I had a really great time although my one essential item (my portable straighteners) broke on the second day...and I cried (tragically) but I still coped ok with huge curly hair. However, as this trip was such a long time ago, I'm going to leave it there and start a fresh!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">Christmas is coming up and this is a perfect time to ask for the things I've been wanting all year but felt too guilty to purchase for myself! So below I'm going to post just a few of the items I'm asking *Santa to bring me and also leave you with a promise that I will post more often in the future (if anyone is reading this, let me know what you want this Christmas!) Also, very soon I will post about my little competition win on ASOS recently from which I generously received £100 worth of autumn/winter prizes as reward! Although I've only got a few followers, it means a lot to me that you guys took the time to follow me and obviously like what I was posting...but I will also aim to reach out to more followers in the future too! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4OrFT5HFs9g/ThLS_MPJRTI/AAAAAAAAARg/OtW2U5jdEWg/s1600/10091751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4OrFT5HFs9g/ThLS_MPJRTI/AAAAAAAAARg/OtW2U5jdEWg/s320/10091751.jpg" width="260" /></a></div>Originally I invested in <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/sensitive-skin/simple-soothing-toner-200ml/invt/949347/">Simple Soothing Toner 200ML</a> costing £2.41, designed to 'reduce the size of pores and leave skin feeling refreshed and clarified'. I've tried cleansers and toners before but always felt that they can leave my skin feeling quite dry and tight and that they can be too watery to apply. However this product is quite different as it has a more oily/gel consistency, therefore I thought that it would be more moisturising. After washing my face with a face wash, I applied this with cotton wool, allowed to dry then applied moisturiser. This product left my skin feeling fresh and very smooth and although my pores aren't really visible, it definitely helped even out my skin, so after using for a week I was very pleased with the results. However, I still felt I could achieve even better results and after hearing so much about it, I invested in Liz Earle (with just a slightly higher price tag)!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HJmDlOtSP8Q/ThLX24_BRxI/AAAAAAAAARk/0k924tu-v70/s1600/cleanse-and-polish-100ml-pump-starter-kit-med.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HJmDlOtSP8Q/ThLX24_BRxI/AAAAAAAAARk/0k924tu-v70/s320/cleanse-and-polish-100ml-pump-starter-kit-med.jpg" width="171" /></a> Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser its a 2 step process. Firstly (using a single pump of product) you apply the cream all over your face, massaging into all of your skin including your neck and even the delicate eye area. It can be used to remove all your makeup as people claim it just 'melts it away' as you rub in the cream, however I continue with my usual regime of using my Garnier pure active deep pore face scrub to gently remove my makeup before applying Liz Earle's cleanser. Once the cream has been massaged into the skin, you then rinse the muslim cloth (provided in your started pack) under hand hot water and wring out leaving it just slightly damp but relatively hot. The cloth is the used to remove any product remaining on the face, again using circular messaging motions. You then finish off with a splash of cold water to the face, and I apply a small amount of Nivea Soft face cream. The product itself is initially quite thick in consistency, but once applied its very smooth and is absorbed into the skin quite well. I wouldn't say that the smell is very memorable or striking, in fact it doesn't really smell of much, just a very clean and subtle scent that can't really be smelt once the product has been removed.</div><br />
I've been using this every night for over a week now and I'm extremely pleased with the results! My face is the smoothest its ever been and looks fresh and almost glowing. Usually I apply quite a sizable amount of foundation to my face to cover my slightly red and dry skin, however I've only felt the need to apply small amounts as it is just not required. My skin tone appears more even and free of blemishes and dry patches and my skin is left feeling fresh all day! Although its more then I'd usually pay for a face product, I just won't be able to resist re-purchasing it in the future! Prices for this product start at £5.10 for a 30ml bottle; however I would strongly recommend investing in the starter pack at £13.25 for a 100ml as you will also receive 2 muslim clothes with your pack. <br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">In addition to my holiday items, I've also included some Primark purchases I made just today. On Friday I plan to go to Liverpool with my boyfriend. We planned this a while ago, to have one big shopping trip at Liverpool One in order to buy everything we need for the festival holiday. However this hasn't really worked out for me as I've pretty much bought everything I'm going to need (minus the actual camping equipment, oops) but we are staying over in a hotel and plan to go out for the night so I'm really looking forward to it! This is why I went to Primark today to be honest, to buy a new outfit for my shopping trip (don't judge me), I couldn't help it as I really wanted something new to wear! Anyway, the first thing I saw was this gorgeous tan satchel bag (satchels seem to be very popular at the moment). Can you believe it was only £3.00, reduced from £7.00!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">I also bought these adorable brogues for £8.00 in tan. I've been meaning to buy some for ages, as I tend to only wear boots and definitely felt I was in need of a change. I think these would look good with some black tights and a cute summer dress. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ViprUzXQZ90/Tgt_do6y9SI/AAAAAAAAAQs/Mhgda70k23Q/s1600/024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I bought this gorgeous shirt top from Primark, its black with bright colourful flowers dotted all over, and I was lucky to get one in my size as there was only 3 left! It came at a cost of £6.00 (a bargain) and I think it will really work with leggings, a long necklace and with brogues! </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><u>Festival Buys</u> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love the colour of these as it is really fresh and fun (although I feel the colour is almost a more burnt orange then coral) and I also really like the cross over peep toe detail. However, these shoes have a suede texture which could cause problems in wet weather. Overall though, I really like these! Additionally, I also have a 25% off voucher for Dorothy Perkins (valid until Sunday) just by typing in <span style="color: #3d85c6;">DPVIPD</span> at the checkout, or download the <a href="http://www.dorothyperkins.com/cms/pages/static/static-0000014571/files/VIPweek_Voucher_May.pdf">voucher</a> to use in store, so the price is quite reasonable.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These gorgeous Kurt Geiger heels have a real summery almost Hawaiian vibe to them with </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> this fabulous detachable flower embellishment on the toe (I like the fact its detachable!) I particularly like the subtle coral colour and the sky scraper heel. However the MAJOR turn-off is the price at a whopping £150! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Love these Coral t-bar platform sandals by Dorothy Perkins. I particularly like the wooden cork sole detailing and the floral print lining as its so summery and cute. The intricate cross over detail is also a bonus as it adds interest to the shoe, rather then just being a standard court or peep toe. Not a bad price either (especially with 25% off!) However, a drawback is that these could only really be worn in the summer months when its hot (which isn't often) and there's only a limited amount of outfits these would go with. Definitely one of my favourites though! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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£5.00 off voucher - 1304<br />
£10.00 off voucher - 9217<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, hope you make use of the vouchers :). I'll hopefully do and update soon about the new soap and glory and Avon purchases I made...the soap and glory scrub is gorgeous by the way!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-68348351582838352372011-05-16T03:02:00.000-07:002011-06-23T07:13:07.918-07:00Fly away with me... <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span>iuccia Prada launched <a href="http://www.miumiu.com/">Miu Miu</a> in 1992 as the visionary sister label to fashion powerhouse Prada. Since then, it has staged some of the hottest runway shows with its sophisticated yet eclectic collections, and earned a host of A-list devotees in the process. Blending classic cuts with avant-garde detailing, expect brightly colored prints on everything from sleek mini dresses to liquid-silk shorts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I absolutely love the Miu Miu label with their use of gorgeous prints and pastel shades, I think each collection is more cute and sophisticated than the last. However, I particularly like their use of birds and swallow prints, I think they are so cute and striking and it is this print that can be <span style="background-color: white;">most associated with</span> the line. Although I love this label, I can't quite stretch to the price tags that come with it. That is why I have searched the high street and online shops to find some equally gorgeous, yet purse friendly swallow print garments below. I particularly love the gorgeous dresses from Republic, so sweet! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: right;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>P.S - This is the second time I've made this post as my first attempt mysteriously disappeared! Gutting really as it took a while (and my first one was better :S) aww well! </i></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-46459617551579738072011-05-10T03:33:00.000-07:002011-05-10T06:43:46.360-07:00Stylish Blogger Award<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nxZkRZLjNtE/TckIKGFoXKI/AAAAAAAAAL4/YU361_s6C7g/s1600/stylish_blogger_award.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nxZkRZLjNtE/TckIKGFoXKI/AAAAAAAAAL4/YU361_s6C7g/s1600/stylish_blogger_award.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although I'm relatively new to the blogging world, I was so happy to find that I'd been awarded a Stylish Blogger Award by the lovely <a href="http://hannahmichelle-beautyblog.blogspot.com/">Hannah Michelle</a>! Thank you Hannah, its a great compliment coming from you as your blog is wonderful! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There's some rules below that come with this award:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><em>1. Thank and link back to the person who sent the award</em></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><em>2. Share 7 things about yourself</em></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><em>3. Award recently discovered bloggers</em></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><em>4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award</em></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Ok, so 7 things about myself...I'm not odd, honest!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">1/ I cannot play the guitar, piano or understand sign language. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">2/ I wish I had some form of talent like being able to play the guitar or piano or be able to understand sign language.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">3/ I love Harry Potter and for a while I wished that I could go to school at Hogwarts, I still wish I could actually.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span">4/ I hear 'its always the quiet ones' quite a lot of the time</span>.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">5/ Some of my favourite smells are the smell of the perfume counter at duty free in an airport, the smell of a new plastic pencil case (seriously) and the smell of warm paper when its just come out of the printer. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">6/ I'm allergic to Kiwi (the fruit, not the animal...I don't think). </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">7/ I prefer kids films to grown up films.</span><br />
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Below are a list of gorgeous blogs I've recently discovered and found to be really enjoyable and inspiring. Go check them out! <br />
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<a href="http://makeuplovexo.blogspot.com/">Erica</a> - Gorgeous makeup/nails tips, ideas and reviews. A really wonderful and enjoyable blog!<br />
<a href="http://momentsandmoonbeams.blogspot.com/">Louise</a> - New to the blogging world (like me :D), lovely fashion style and ideas.<br />
<a href="http://www.ladderinmytights.com/">Hayley</a> - Another fellow British blogger! Such an enjoyable read, gorgeous images and lovely style!<br />
<a href="http://rosiesherratt.blogspot.com/">Rosie</a> - Gorgeously cute blog, with great advise and ideas!<br />
<a href="http://thewhimsis.blogspot.com/">Chloé & Margaux</a> - Two sisters with wonderfully chic and unique styles!<br />
<a href="http://www.thegirlinthecheckscarf.com/">Justine</a> - Wonderful fashion sense, gorgeous images and style!</div></div></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-45240144044692647032011-05-09T05:16:00.000-07:002011-05-09T12:24:12.009-07:00Festival look inspiration of the day # 5 - Happy, Hippie Hair <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>ts BIG, wild and wavy! Hippie hair is making a comeback, and is perfect for summer and festivals when teamed with flowers or feathers. Traditionally, 'hippie hair' is parted in the middle of the head, however as most of us style our hair with a side parting (much more flattering for most) I feel that this is perfectly acceptable too! This particular style of hair is good for when you are unable to achieve poker straight hair, maybe because of weather, no access to hair straighteners or hairdryer or simply if you are having a lazy day! A simple way to achieve the volume of this style would be to firstly apply some moose to damp hair, then blow dry the hair but do it upside down as this gives you extra volume. A similar wavy style would be to plait the hair (preferably when damp) leave overnight and then when the plaits are removed, deep waves should be left in the hair, this method is very old school! If all else fails, this look can simply be achieved with curlers/straighteners to achieve soft, flowing curls and waves. Adding a plait to the crown adds a cute touch and plenty of hairspray is also recommended! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Me personally, I'm going to wait for the sun/humidity at Benicassim to do the job for me :D although some taming will be required! </div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><img height="96" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BRS7xgxFBYs/TcfO2Gcl9CI/AAAAAAAAALg/Yx1pK18yne4/s400/catovaneesidebraid.jpg" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 441px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 948px; visibility: hidden;" width="63" />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-32960155139563682752011-05-09T03:09:00.000-07:002011-05-10T15:27:27.962-07:00Polyvore - Natural Beauties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f2BjLVujxIU/Tce5jRX5KII/AAAAAAAAALU/HkiDZ89LQys/s1600/olivia-palermo-floaty-floral-top-white-shorts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f2BjLVujxIU/Tce5jRX5KII/AAAAAAAAALU/HkiDZ89LQys/s320/olivia-palermo-floaty-floral-top-white-shorts.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>'ve been creating 'sets' on Polyvore for a few months now and I really enjoy it. For those who don't know, Polyvore is a website that allows you to put together your own outfits, allowing you to 'Mix & match products from anywhere on the web in order to create your personal style.' I've created a summer/festival inspired look below, using Emma Watson's Tree People range as inspiration. I love the images she uses for her campaigns, they are so tranquil and warm, they make me think of lovely, relaxing summer evenings. If you're not a member of Polyvore you should go and have a look around, there are some amazing looks on there! I do like Emma Watson's preppy style, I think its very put together and classy. However, I don't really agree with the fact that she's been given the title of 'best dressed woman in the world'. Although I do like her style, I don't think its particularly original or striking. There are plenty of other women who experiment with their style, and who make it their own, creating looks that are memorable. One particular style icon who I believe deserves a top spot is Olivia Palermo who has a wide range of gorgeous looks and rarely gets it wrong. Her look is sophisticated, however most of her outfits are easily attainable, and not crazy like for example Lady Ga Ga! Above is one of my favourite Oliva Palermo looks. Gorgeous yet quite effortless.<br />
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The below look I put together is very casual yet quite on trend with the denim waistcoat and floral shorts, perfect for summer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/natural_beauties/set?.embedder=2028642&.mid=embed&id=28842819" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Natural Beauties" border="0" force="1" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFktKOTI3Y1pFNEJHZUgyVlVGNUNCNXcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Natural Beauties" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><small>Colored scents that fill the air as drowsy insects hum around in the meadow is the place of secret magic where nature alone renews itself.<br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/natural_beauties/set?.embedder=2028642&.mid=embed&id=28842819">Natural Beauties</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=2028642&.mid=embed&id=2028642">Louchar</a> featuring a <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/collar_necklace/shop?query=collar+necklace">collar necklace</a></small></div><div style="font-size: 0.75em; padding-top: 16px;"><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2028642&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=27627049" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/thing.27627049.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2028642&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=27627049" rel="nofollow">White top</a><br />
85 EUR - jades24.com<br />
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$24 - canada.forever21.com<br />
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$6.80 - forever21.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2028642&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=29129503" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/thing.29129503.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2028642&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=29129503" rel="nofollow">Strawberries, Organic, 1lb Package (United States) | AmazonFresh</a><br />
$6.79 - fresh.amazon.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2028642&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=29086268" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/thing.29086268.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2028642&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=29086268" rel="nofollow">canvas photo 8x10 inch, giclee print, ready to hang - grass silhouette...</a><br />
$28 - papernstitch.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-11245808808244526042011-05-08T04:50:00.000-07:002011-05-18T06:14:32.551-07:00The Winter/Spring/Summer transition...<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ne8Pkh8QoXw/TcXhXqcvEgI/AAAAAAAAAK8/Lyp7oMs-4mQ/s1600/rain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ne8Pkh8QoXw/TcXhXqcvEgI/AAAAAAAAAK8/Lyp7oMs-4mQ/s200/rain.jpg" width="170" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">H</span>ere in England, seasons don't really mean too much to us. It seems that we can sometimes have nice weather in Winter/Spring whereas throughout the Summer months it can be cold and rainy weather, it can be highly annoying. In recent weeks we have had some very very hot days, however the weather this week has been cold, dreary and rainy again! That's why, clothing wise, its not always an easy task to make the transition from season to season...one week we get out the sandals and put away the coats and scarfs but then we find out selves getting them out the next week. Personally I don't mind colder weather as I like layering up and I find it quite hard to put away my boots (boots are all I wear throughout Autumn/Winter) and my beloved scarfs and knitwear! Therefore, I've been scouting around, looking for items of this nature that can be considered to be suitable for both cold and warm weather conditions. Here are my favorites below, I just so happen to have the scarf and boots already :). <br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">This Miss Selfridge White Lace scarf is really cute. Its really light weight so perfect for when its still a bit cool out and would look good worn with or without a jacket, a cardigan would do. I really couldn't live without scarfs!</span></div></div></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I love salmon and coral colours, I think they are really feminine and flattering! This Cardigan is perfect because of the light weight crochet knit, and I particularly like that its crop, makes a fresh change from long boyfriend cardigans. </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Patterned leggings make a nice change from the usual black leggings or skinny jeans</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">. These Gypsy print leggings are fresh and eye catching in coral flor</span>al<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> print, perfect for spring/summer. They would look perfect with a long boyfriend t-shirt and ankle boots. These leggings are a bit pricey, you could pick some for around £4.00 from Tesco/Asda clothing.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">F</span>or the last couple of months I've been trying my hardest to save my wages, mainly because I'm still paying off my student over draft but also to save for holidays (Florida next year :D) and the future. However I still have the odd day were I can't help but browse the Internet and shops for nice things that I'd like (like, but not really need). I have a habit of going in a shop for a 'look' seeing something I like and just think I'll treat myself without really a second thought. Now, I tend to see something I like in a shop, pick it up and carry it around for about 10 minutes and then somehow have the strength to put it back and leave! However I still have a few desires to make some purchases, and here are a few of my recent ones!<br />
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</div><div style="border: medium none; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">I've read many a rave review about Liz Earle products, but never indulged, mainly because of the price but also because these products aren't really that easy to come by. However this Sheer Gold Shimmer was recommended in Company magazine and I really fancy giving it a try. I'd really like something that would give a subtle shimmer to my skin, especially when its tanned on nights out or hopefully give a gorgeous glow when out in the sun. I found that on the Liz Earle website you can get this for £8.49 for 50ml, however I found a bottle on eBay for £4.00 inc P&P.....</div><div style="border: medium none; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br />
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2. <u><b>Soap & Glory Sexy Mother™ Pucker XL Extreme Plump - £10.47</b></u></div><div style="border: medium none; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<blockquote>"Sexy Mother™ Pucker XL Extreme Plump is a super-sizing, extra-strength collagen clear lip shine with LIPSWELL™ natural plant oil infusion, SUPERFILL™ nanovectors and VISIVOLUME™ immediate effect lip filler."</blockquote>I've tried a few lip plumper's in the past (Urban decay was a recent buy). However I've never felt they make much of an impact. My sister has had a Soap and Glory plumper in the past, when I tried it I was quite impressed as it did appear to make my lips fuller and redder (and tingled quite a bit, which I actually quite liked.) This is priced at £10.47, however they have a 1/3 off on selected Soap and Glory at Boots, and so they are selling this for £6.98! Not bad!</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"><div> </div> <br />
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<div><b>3. <u>Lee Stafford Poker Straight Dehumidifier Spray 50ml </u><u>- £2.09</u></b> </div><blockquote><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"><div style="border: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YOcZxjadMEc/TcKBUFYDx8I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/OjA1y9MNGaw/s1600/lee-stafford-poker-straight-dehumidifier-spray-50ml-10366829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YOcZxjadMEc/TcKBUFYDx8I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/OjA1y9MNGaw/s320/lee-stafford-poker-straight-dehumidifier-spray-50ml-10366829.jpg" width="252" /></a>"It helps you to win the battle against frizz, protects and cares for your hair, but most importantly leaves your hair Poker Straight"</div></div></blockquote><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"><div>Another festival camping essential I'm considering is this Lee Stafford Poker Straight Dehumidifier Spray. I've read some great reviews with claims that it does 'exactly what it says on the tin'! I feel this is required to help my hair from going (too) frizzy in particularly hot and humid weather, and think its quite a reasonable price too! </div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
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"Want to put the bumps on your body to bed? Use Soap & Glory Flake Away® a spa-strength dry skin body polish."<br />
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Quick update - I have been bad and purchased all of the above items from boots (excluding the bundle, obviously far too much an expensive luxury.) I am due to collect them from store on Tuesday so I'll do an update of my purchases then! Yey, happy :D! x</div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-20593513386993149442011-05-03T05:56:00.000-07:002011-05-09T05:54:25.413-07:00Festival look inspiration of the day # 4 - Floral Garland/Headband<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ykaeGYiwKv0/Tb_ondMUWHI/AAAAAAAAAJY/JRg2TlTR6Aw/s1600/The-Saturdays-Una-Healy-Festival-look-121947_L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ykaeGYiwKv0/Tb_ondMUWHI/AAAAAAAAAJY/JRg2TlTR6Aw/s400/The-Saturdays-Una-Healy-Festival-look-121947_L.jpg" width="275" /></a><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span></b> love the idea of wearing pretty flowers in my hair, as I think it gives such a cute and classic princess look (although fake flowers are ideally the way to go as to not attract bee's!) When I saw this picture of Una Healy from the Saturdays wearing this cute pale pink flower garland in her (gorgeous) hair, I fell in love with the look instantly. However, there's only really one situation in which you can get away with this look, and that is when you are at a festival. As I have mentioned in previous posts, I'm preparing myself for some VERY bad hair days in the future, however by dressing it up with cute accessories I'm hoping that it won't look too bad. I particularly think that these bands look best with natural, soft flowing hair to give that 'hippy vibe'. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">Below I have found a variety of different floral bands from the high street and ebay. Incidentally, if none of these take your fancy, I can't see why you can't make your own with a length of thin robe and some fabric flowers which are available from craft shops, eBay or even the market. I think I might have a go at creating my own, and maybe add a few beads and something glittery to complete the look. </div><br />
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</tbody></table>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-8696194621584978922011-04-29T14:07:00.000-07:002011-05-09T05:42:11.457-07:00Rechargable Straighteners - Benicassim Camping buy # 1<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span> don't know about you, but if my hair is looking wild, frizzy, tangled and generally a mess, it can instantly put me in a bad mood which can be unpleasant for all around! I have quite naturally curly hair, well I say curly, its more like a frizzy birds nest. It's brown, about shoulder length with a side fringe. If not smoothed down it has a tendency to bug me all day, whether the frizziness is caused by rain, heat, humidity or simply a bad hair day! So the thought of going 8 days without the access to a proper shower, hair dryer or hair straighteners...Im not ashamed to say that it worries me! The one and only condition (made by my friends) that I had to agree to when booking the trip to Benicassim was that under no circumstance am I to get in a mood because of the way I look, no matter how rough or bedraggled I may be. So call me vain but I've been desperately trolling the Internet for some 'secret weapons' to help me along and keep the bad hair blues at bay!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I recently read an article by a girl who'd been to the festival in 2010 and had taken some rechargeable straighteners with her. Until I read this I didn't actually know that they existed, I think this is because they haven't really taken off. After researching I found only a few available on the market. While there was still the classic gas powered ones (which I've tried before and quite frankly found them to be quite rubbish) you can also get the battery powered variety. There were three in particular that stood out, <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EZ-Curl-Rechargeable-Cordless-Hair-Straighteners-%28pink%29_W0QQitemZ220601188712QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=228446749968&rvr_id=228446749968&cguid=69da4f0912f0a0a9eef70f17ff5c82e9">Ez Curl</a> - £48.95, <a href="http://www.justbeautifully.co.uk/kodo-cordless-mikado-hair-straighteners-rechargeable-pink-styling-iron-ko-200-12.php?CAWELAID=204043744">Kodo Cordless Mikado Hair Straighteners</a> - £49.95 and <a href="http://www.bodycare2000.com/s/c/p/freedom_247_rechargeable_cordless_hair_straightener.asp?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=ProductSearch">Freedom 24:7 Straighteners</a> - £71.48. I was quite surprised at how pricey they were (possibly a reason they are yet to take off), but after reading some good reviews I decided that the 24:7 straighteners were the way to go! Luckily I managed to purchase a pair on Ebay (brand new) for a bargain price of £25 and they arrived yesterday! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The straighteners are just a bit smaller than the classic GHD straighteners and are very light weight which is perfect if carrying in your handbag or hand luggage. In the box it also came with two batteries (one is a backup), charging stand, international plugs and an adapter to charge in the car. I was extremely impressed that you are provided with a back up battery, and with 1 hour battery life in each, this should be plenty of charge life for the trip....I hope! The straightener comes with 3 different heat setting's 150, 180 and 200. As I use GHD's everyday I will probably be OK just using the hottest heat setting. Charging is also very simple as all you do is stand it in the charging unit, the straightener flashes when it is fully charged (and it even comes with a small compartment for the extra battery to charge at the same time). </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">They take only 60 seconds or so to heat up and they are very hot to the touch. Although I have tried them out today, I had already straightened my hair earlier this morning so it was only a bit wavy. However they appeared to do the trick in smoothly straightening my hair, in particular my fringe (which can be the main cause of my annoyance). I'm not sure I can give a proper review until I next have a bad hair day (caused by rain or on a particularly hot day) so I'll do an update soon when this occurs, which will no doubt be soon, hopefully because of the weathers very very hot!!! I am however feeling quite optimistic about these though :). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></h1>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-71257312455143537702011-04-28T08:31:00.000-07:002011-04-29T14:15:14.612-07:00Festival outfit inspiration of the day #2 - Coachella Music Festival<div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"><div style="border: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: x-large;">A</span>nother highly desirable look I noticed from the Coachella Music Festival recently was this one sported by Jamie Chung. I've never really come across Jamie Chung before but I'm loving her style here, inparticular the flattering floral patterned shorts (which make a change for the usual denim) that intially give a soft, summery look. However shes added an unusual, rock chic twist by teaming them with some black lace up boots and socks. A look I imagine will be very hard to pull off for most however! I also love this very chic cap sleeve crop and with the token sunglasses and straw hat to complete the 'festival vibe' of this outfit.</div></div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"><div style="border: medium none;"><br />
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It consisted of a family barbeque and lots of cakes. I made the white iceing ones (and stole the balls on top from a Muller Corner.) I also went on the park for a picnic with a friend (complete with wine) and was given a large chocolate cupcake by my boyfriend to take with us....luckily it didn't melt in the heat because I thought it was amazing...and was bloomin hard to crack!</div><br />
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</div></span>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-64494180755452895472011-04-27T06:02:00.000-07:002011-04-27T06:08:17.549-07:00One Sad Iphone morning!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ne0Bp-tLk2A/TbgLNGCTAVI/AAAAAAAAABc/ky11-9Fakkk/s1600/sad-iphone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ne0Bp-tLk2A/TbgLNGCTAVI/AAAAAAAAABc/ky11-9Fakkk/s200/sad-iphone.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>ne of my reasons for creating a blog was because I was forever taking photos of things I liked (most of them a bit silly) mainly just little things I'd like to remember. I wanted a place to display and talk about them as they were pointlessly stored in my phone never to be looked at again. I was hoping to upload them onto here so I could look back and smile (one photo inparticular was a photo of a HUGE hollow cupcake I took on the park as part of a picnic, a gift from my boyfriend.) However the very day I decide to do this is the same day my previously trusted and reliable Iphone decides to pack up and die! Its an Iphone 3 so I was due an upgrade anyway, but still. I am going to miss it, I'm just gutted I didn't make a backup of my photos when I had the chance. Oh well, I'll learn from now on. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">Using shops from the high street I have selected a similar outfit for consideration. The white cutout bandeau top is Miss Selfridge - £28.00 (new to their collection), Denim Shorts Newlook - £19.</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33055&storeId=12554&productId=2407927&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=white%20bandeau&pageSize=40"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hopoCvuHkZc/TbflztBOANI/AAAAAAAAABE/G1L49k15E2w/s320/17T75GWHT_large.jpg" width="235" /></a><a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/shorts/bleached-studded-hotpant_211447445?tmcampid=76&tmad=c&extcam=CSE_2010_Ggl_001&CAWELAID=752345852"><img border="0" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yAPh5bS7q5w/TbfmoevaNUI/AAAAAAAAABI/J1Ej52Gm0n8/s1600/unnamed.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">Orange Suede T-bar Sandals are Topshop - £40.00. I like the orange teamed with the bright white bandeau to add a splash of colour. Semi Precious And Flower Multirow necklace, Topshop - £10.00. Over sized brown print sunglasses are River Island - £12.00. Black Studded cross body bag - £29.99, also River Island.</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=2384240&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=necklace&pageSize=20"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Na__XNfEacI/TbfxAGSr4dI/AAAAAAAAABQ/8-QQMja6yoI/s320/61L52YLPL_large.jpg" width="212" /></a><a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=2379415&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=sandals&pageSize=20"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mu0HRRWJgvo/TbfwHwPu4lI/AAAAAAAAABM/7qUmKMYay1A/s320/32F39YOGE_3_large.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lPqu10jo0Cg/TbfzDW5Or7I/AAAAAAAAABU/I1NuHZeBgLM/s1600/597652_main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" j8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lPqu10jo0Cg/TbfzDW5Or7I/AAAAAAAAABU/I1NuHZeBgLM/s200/597652_main.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UNopRJqKew4/Tbf0SNYyrSI/AAAAAAAAABY/noV_gbGkwiI/s1600/601599_main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UNopRJqKew4/Tbf0SNYyrSI/AAAAAAAAABY/noV_gbGkwiI/s200/601599_main.jpg" width="200" /></a>I like the use of the black chain bag teamed with brown accessories. I was always told to never mix brown and black...sometimes, however, it works for a modern twist. </div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-82156015759888462122011-04-26T07:37:00.000-07:002011-04-27T12:53:03.599-07:00Benicassim! (First Post)<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4JQXEaRsCg/TbbMTpcWfQI/AAAAAAAAAAc/PXltgHTQGgY/s1600/ben1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="165" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4JQXEaRsCg/TbbMTpcWfQI/AAAAAAAAAAc/PXltgHTQGgY/s200/ben1.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>lthough its a few months until I go to the Benicassim Festival (the 14th of July) I'm already considering what I'll need to buy for my trip. For those of you who don't know,<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> <span style="background-color: white;">the </span><span style="background-color: white;">Benicassim</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Festival</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"> or Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (as it is known in Spain) is a 4 day music festival taking place in </span><span style="background-color: white;">Benicassim</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>on the east coast of Spain between Valencia and <span style="background-color: white;">Barcelona.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CAMdXZva4M8/TbbNhzlA9DI/AAAAAAAAAAg/Cuk2qDOFAm0/s1600/_44015936_crowd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" i8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CAMdXZva4M8/TbbNhzlA9DI/AAAAAAAAAAg/Cuk2qDOFAm0/s320/_44015936_crowd.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: #ffff66;"><span style="background-color: white;">Personally I'm not really all that bothered about the music and the bands (The Strokes, Brandon Flowers, Elbow etc) but I am looking forward to the experience of camping in a hot climate, drinking, being merry and wearing nice summery outfits. A group of 7 of us are going, including my boyfriend (who I'll be sharing a tent with). However its hard to know what clothes and products to take, in particular hair products as my hair can be wild at times, whilst bearing in mind that'll I will have to travel light! Not only is this my first time at a festival but also my first time camping! I'll admit that I'm worried I won't cope without my luxuries and with no electricity or proper shower facilities. But as my boyfriend also believes I'll find it difficult to get by too, I'm determined</span></span><span style="background-color: #ffff66;"><span style="background-color: white;"> to prove I can :D but help will be needed! (Although admittedly we are cheating slightly as we are paying a bit extra to stay in the VIP camping area, a lot less hard core....but camping all the same.) After the initial 4 days camping we plan to travel to Barcelona for another 4 days. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Browsing through the Internet, there seems to be very little concerning the fashion trends at Benicassim from past years. But with heats of up to 33 degrees (its going to be hot!!!) it is obvious that less is definitely going to be more, with most in the past seeming to opt for hot pants and cropped tops...the must have item being a straw hat!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I have also taken on board the advice given on certain websites by other festival goers (or survival tips as they are more aptly described), and I have compiled a list of what I believe I'll require. I like to be very organised! I'll refer back to this list every time I feel the need to shop for more items. Top 5 on my list....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1. Hair products i.e - Dry shampoo, beach hair stray etc. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">2. Summer wear (Tee's, dresses, vests, bikini's/swim wear)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">3. Waterproof makeup (mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner etc)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">4. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Rechargeable</span> straightners (I've only just discovered these existed)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">5. Sandals/shoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">and I aim to find some of the best products out there that fit the requirements. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">......as an after thought :s</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. Camping equipment (this should probabaly be number 1!) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">All in all, I can't wait! Stay tuned!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">xXx</div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621204248021512643.post-24429647785249581152011-04-26T05:05:00.000-07:002011-04-27T04:49:21.223-07:00Welcome!<div style="text-align: justify;">My name is Louise. I've always been a huge fan of browsing other peoples blogs (mainly looking at peoples take on fashion and their views on beauty products) and so I have finally felt the need to create my own. I am forever taking pictures of the things I see and like and would love a place to display and share them, if not for myself as a record of my day-to-day life but for other people too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Additionally, whenever I buy a new product, clothing garment or accessory that I love (or hate) I would like to tell others of it.....and believe me, I buy a lot of new things! My goal for this blog is to also receive advise from others. I am soon to be camping in Spain for the Benicassim festival in July for the first time (first time camping that is). Being a girl who is unable to go a day without straighteners and products I'm looking for any help avaliable and recommendations as to what to wear and buy to help me through. Enjoy!</div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730868018608726496noreply@blogger.com0