tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23193465058462628302023-11-16T06:41:03.406-08:00Lellie Moilelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-32994880133779394382014-05-18T11:45:00.001-07:002014-05-18T11:45:07.471-07:00MulberryIt was my birthday recently and I got spoilt by my other half in Mulberry. He knew I had wanted a new purse for a long time, so he surprised me with a trip to our local HOF to pick a new purse from Mulberry.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjkyVkGpbZ74iWwgLYIL_ZitBRfwgst0huLek4sUdjzlKQJY8pvdVfXdx_YQ_Ejg8SZOywxboEQ_D9G5DC1en9xyDPrQd6FsKuLNsnEwcV2RaXxPoo3JOwI_v1EX5rG_bXZVZvhp9v_ks/s640/blogger-image-1209522698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjkyVkGpbZ74iWwgLYIL_ZitBRfwgst0huLek4sUdjzlKQJY8pvdVfXdx_YQ_Ejg8SZOywxboEQ_D9G5DC1en9xyDPrQd6FsKuLNsnEwcV2RaXxPoo3JOwI_v1EX5rG_bXZVZvhp9v_ks/s640/blogger-image-1209522698.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The staff in Mulberry HOF are really patient and friendly. They brought out all the oak wallets they had in stock so I could choose the one I wanted as the grain on each wallet was completely different. I decided to go for the classic long lock wallet in natural oak as I love how it will age over time. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3s2ng9bdESvAjMxC2Ct08qYIfOTGHyprxBP14hmlERC2_xhFT8HmeNLOZvytG-XBV4tLqPVrLayqJTpbIBRfgAwQhpidT5ofbRnwwb9IvgFQOHGJz9H86XDJ1b9rPuxNRuhW3vRtT6w/s640/blogger-image--1156125796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3s2ng9bdESvAjMxC2Ct08qYIfOTGHyprxBP14hmlERC2_xhFT8HmeNLOZvytG-XBV4tLqPVrLayqJTpbIBRfgAwQhpidT5ofbRnwwb9IvgFQOHGJz9H86XDJ1b9rPuxNRuhW3vRtT6w/s640/blogger-image--1156125796.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The wallet itself is heavy when empty but I don't mind that. I love how roomy it is inside and the smell of the leather is amazing.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWo7nmmz1EisN4Zkzgn-HT5Ppt8lI61xMRSRSm41Kn_YhbwEGJ2aaj0LNgxq5mTYKCa4UAhlpnWSZg6hLs_EkWDK3MKHVSq1-zapjEZ3Uwl1U4iyJJFLcVZrNc85_tzz5ydZVaXkfV87M/s640/blogger-image--280388982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWo7nmmz1EisN4Zkzgn-HT5Ppt8lI61xMRSRSm41Kn_YhbwEGJ2aaj0LNgxq5mTYKCa4UAhlpnWSZg6hLs_EkWDK3MKHVSq1-zapjEZ3Uwl1U4iyJJFLcVZrNc85_tzz5ydZVaXkfV87M/s640/blogger-image--280388982.jpg"></a></div><br></div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-24640728459482955242014-05-17T08:15:00.001-07:002014-05-17T08:15:05.952-07:00A forgotten favouriteThe weather has been good recently in Northern Ireland, so I decided to pack up all my winter clothes and replace them with my summer wardrobe. <div><br></div><div>Upon doing this I found two old summer favourites that I couldn't wait to share with you.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hEALDp7geF2_73doqEoQ32DouGI3KfBVqsFBsZw1MZvbvskGXwWSWGpyCcMnDAzWrLZpYrTgUwEI0B3jDMKMXQqHM212vZz1rAVHnNqB0LibCfoV7XbPC4rS_8pk9A4zddItF-sqm34/s640/blogger-image-832382714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hEALDp7geF2_73doqEoQ32DouGI3KfBVqsFBsZw1MZvbvskGXwWSWGpyCcMnDAzWrLZpYrTgUwEI0B3jDMKMXQqHM212vZz1rAVHnNqB0LibCfoV7XbPC4rS_8pk9A4zddItF-sqm34/s640/blogger-image-832382714.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The skirt is about 4 years old and is from Primark. When I first bought it I couldn't figure out how to style it. I love the detailing on it and think it goes really well with the oversized Asos top. The bag is a very well-loved Purchase that I made in Warehouse about 8 years ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLm0W-wsp4tqx2ruwEhjgr-OeV2tvZ6-JK7MO1cZaMiz_y9fcp7IBSlDJCIA3rYKeVyE-6M0vfS6L883koq8N7ZZjC-D-DHmf_8FP2ixd4g4LKeeidX8V3mNwmuntWjB3A6OtR-5LkcM/s640/blogger-image-806439225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLm0W-wsp4tqx2ruwEhjgr-OeV2tvZ6-JK7MO1cZaMiz_y9fcp7IBSlDJCIA3rYKeVyE-6M0vfS6L883koq8N7ZZjC-D-DHmf_8FP2ixd4g4LKeeidX8V3mNwmuntWjB3A6OtR-5LkcM/s640/blogger-image-806439225.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Skirt - Primark (old)</div><div>Top - Forever tee Asos (current)</div><div>Shoes - H&M (old)</div><div>Bag - Warehouse (old)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VLaHZSwPcUMC3vx-weAG-xr09ZX8t3H3uZ3o2v8DuH-2HzzcWfNA0Qmvt_o0Qry4ajVTLe8QzU_zoWWeVg_M0fNY2Y4c-y68AY0xz1keHEIbqgs6u1dIfC2DWeudrE24FLGhz9TtbrA/s640/blogger-image--1581594050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VLaHZSwPcUMC3vx-weAG-xr09ZX8t3H3uZ3o2v8DuH-2HzzcWfNA0Qmvt_o0Qry4ajVTLe8QzU_zoWWeVg_M0fNY2Y4c-y68AY0xz1keHEIbqgs6u1dIfC2DWeudrE24FLGhz9TtbrA/s640/blogger-image--1581594050.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Let me know what you think. </div><div><br></div><div>Les x</div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-47455628818065072342014-05-16T06:00:00.001-07:002014-05-16T06:00:05.648-07:00The statement pieceIf you know me well enough, you will be aware that I don't do colours. Most of my wardrobe is made up of black and grey, and according to the husband they aren't colours.<div><br></div><div>I spotted this pink blazer a while back in River Island and was somehow drawn to it. The material is quite heavy and the shoulders are lightly padded to give it a bit more structure.</div><div><br></div><div>I wore it last weekend to watch the Giro d'Italia pass through Richhill.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73CLTNj9MSMAJNSOly0uH7ykyAynLb7MgQ7vR5B_UPB83o42TvJBFwOflFTVPZbgF85wGVX6I2ACXFSTnAFMk0TszZ2QX-f5YOVDHEN1VicLjhYrRZjm8tonPTAS5jvn1MywVmD699wg/s640/blogger-image-851386182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73CLTNj9MSMAJNSOly0uH7ykyAynLb7MgQ7vR5B_UPB83o42TvJBFwOflFTVPZbgF85wGVX6I2ACXFSTnAFMk0TszZ2QX-f5YOVDHEN1VicLjhYrRZjm8tonPTAS5jvn1MywVmD699wg/s640/blogger-image-851386182.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Blazer - RI (not in store)</div><div>Top - Forever tee Asos (current)</div><div>Jeans - Joni Topshop (current)</div><div>Shoes - H&M (old)</div><div>Bag - Warehouse (old)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hKjdtiYiA1RIOGq9zLhsFPns_Pv9A1CAhzb9hXrPaqoa4-j4IUNf1W686fj3gXvauB-h07OFr0ep5I5QQkwaSPNVo_NKQMAt0RjE_pf0DNOPRjPneTslX2FlqNNxtp8ihsaCWAKJAwE/s640/blogger-image--697428328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hKjdtiYiA1RIOGq9zLhsFPns_Pv9A1CAhzb9hXrPaqoa4-j4IUNf1W686fj3gXvauB-h07OFr0ep5I5QQkwaSPNVo_NKQMAt0RjE_pf0DNOPRjPneTslX2FlqNNxtp8ihsaCWAKJAwE/s640/blogger-image--697428328.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I would really recommend the Asos forever tshirts. They go with everything and the material is so comfortable. I'll definitely be picking them up in some other colours.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5Fu-cdYwbrLkhduwZSkyGy92_i0pGZi760ezsDgdG-MXVQrjc_S0SrGJaCgMLblrRy437qmC-YX6y1fOOiD95YZrNoqEbXt8ktlUTaFQADpPxaNps_wItyNRTpZjgfJRKGs95oS3Qbk/s640/blogger-image-810853808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5Fu-cdYwbrLkhduwZSkyGy92_i0pGZi760ezsDgdG-MXVQrjc_S0SrGJaCgMLblrRy437qmC-YX6y1fOOiD95YZrNoqEbXt8ktlUTaFQADpPxaNps_wItyNRTpZjgfJRKGs95oS3Qbk/s640/blogger-image-810853808.jpg"></a></div><br></div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-72494362135889641022014-05-15T00:23:00.001-07:002014-05-15T00:23:39.239-07:00Empties #1I rarely finish many beauty products be it makeup or skin care. I love trying new things so much that I just never finish anything up. <div><br></div><div>This is not only a waste of money, but a waste of product too. I'm trying to use as many products as possible before I make any new purchases - let's see how long this lasts.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsRbEco-OcWbCuPJCvYq3a9cuVTNHjsJMv3F-IUGDCEXjoBQE5i90QLj5l9pvFCh_f5klaMcWaLn_jIHyDsJ72QSi2bQrese9I-OCQvvLtGP5yEPow4qrfLKsKSEeOXXM_cWhDsWjDFs/s640/blogger-image-823146376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsRbEco-OcWbCuPJCvYq3a9cuVTNHjsJMv3F-IUGDCEXjoBQE5i90QLj5l9pvFCh_f5klaMcWaLn_jIHyDsJ72QSi2bQrese9I-OCQvvLtGP5yEPow4qrfLKsKSEeOXXM_cWhDsWjDFs/s640/blogger-image-823146376.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are a few products I have recently used up:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Liz Earle</b> clean and polish - this is my 4th bottle and I have already ordered another. I absolutely love this. It leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean and glowing. I recently got the Santuary hot cleanse polish while it was on offer so I shall see how it matches up to this one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Jo Molone</b> pear perfume - summer in a bottle. I absolutely love this perfume, I just wish it wasn't so expensive. I would repurchase this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Liz Earle</b> Toner - I bought this toner to accompany the cleanser. It leaves skin feeling refreshed and clean. I have already ordered a replacement.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Charles Worthington</b> volume spray - I bought this after hearing it was a dupe for Oribe dry texturising spray. It leaves hair feeling sticky and looking dull. Not something I will repurchase.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Caudaline</b> face spray - I'll be honest I bought this product due to the hype around it and never really knew what to do with it. It's a refreshing face spray with a peppermint scent that's meant to awaken the skin up. It's a nice spray but I wouldn't repurchase it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Mitchum</b> deodorant - I love this deodorant, it's cheap and keeps me fresh all day long. A definite repurchase.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Shampoo</b> - I remember buying this in Tesco as it was on offer and I had just ran out of shampoo. It's not a great product, I always give my hair two washes in the shower and still with this shampoo I never felt it left my hair clean. The next day my hair felt like it needed washed again which isn't normal for my hair. I wouldn't repurchase this.</div><br></div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-35190857019535997792014-05-13T22:34:00.001-07:002014-05-13T22:35:07.652-07:00Clothing haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm currently on the worlds smallest plane on my way to Ukraine for a friends wedding. The person in front has put their seat right back - even though they're already at the exit, which has resulted in me being squashed into a little ball - not comfortable guys!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiji2-GqMDO0-fRNj3o7ZR8whCKNyLQYM8RA_cExSaoPPQS_JBlRC2ukDt3Sn_esJucIeGG1qKCizMyDt6xalgkpRE5YsK9rxOR3IfrKpf3F6AWuOzjL-w3RpITG1IFLRZwZQzqepJDzqg/s640/blogger-image-340707901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiji2-GqMDO0-fRNj3o7ZR8whCKNyLQYM8RA_cExSaoPPQS_JBlRC2ukDt3Sn_esJucIeGG1qKCizMyDt6xalgkpRE5YsK9rxOR3IfrKpf3F6AWuOzjL-w3RpITG1IFLRZwZQzqepJDzqg/s640/blogger-image-340707901.jpg"></a></div>It was my birthday a couple of weeks back and I got some money/vouchers so I thought I would share my latest purchases. I haven't bought anything from asos in a long time, Im someone who likes to try clothes on before I buy and feel the material to make sure it's good quality. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I really wanted some new spring tshirts and spotted these below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKzRHYdO2eNdI76_ak_kAWXvnR7sknKWlY8dmaDgJgOcoMBMH_Uggy6S1jGBz_vbyR75sCQavdATJ7nrXNDGLNxhpPUC5hyphenhyphengc9eRhkXqG4Fkkp5wG-bX9ToVtPbP83txCa4vDk1dceUw/s640/blogger-image-1453552800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKzRHYdO2eNdI76_ak_kAWXvnR7sknKWlY8dmaDgJgOcoMBMH_Uggy6S1jGBz_vbyR75sCQavdATJ7nrXNDGLNxhpPUC5hyphenhyphengc9eRhkXqG4Fkkp5wG-bX9ToVtPbP83txCa4vDk1dceUw/s640/blogger-image-1453552800.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>They are called forever tshirts. They're long - big bonus, and also a really nice fit. I picked them up in grey and pale blue. They are quite oversized too which I love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53R0J_u318ydg54GhGjzdP1siSV2DPsNBqyMbgH_6n6siAZV76SiN78uZnx7zkCy0TavfJYWjWUMv1ZsNxg4M3Isdo-LpyYTVp0an59GHTuj1eo6mS3WIm7R1qp7QeTKVW4hT7NdPbFs/s640/blogger-image-1263132894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53R0J_u318ydg54GhGjzdP1siSV2DPsNBqyMbgH_6n6siAZV76SiN78uZnx7zkCy0TavfJYWjWUMv1ZsNxg4M3Isdo-LpyYTVp0an59GHTuj1eo6mS3WIm7R1qp7QeTKVW4hT7NdPbFs/s640/blogger-image-1263132894.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I then visited topshop as I wanted some new jumpers to wear while In Ukraine, as there weather is currently similar to ours. I purchased two ribbed jumpers in grey and red and also a pink city jumper which I had my eye on for quite some time. In all honesty I wouldn't recommend the rib jumpers, I love my tops to be slightly longer - no tummy flashing for me, and these jumpers are just too short in the body. I've resulted in wearing a vest top underneath which I hate doing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPS3U25mUXtGinJoyT9spNVkZmRk9zSziV9m0PrFyYx8exoIKMtAEOiJrN0Oy5qb8yki73cOVpHkudq_tBXGDwhT7iE6GvtUnZ7K6scMIbZsujJ8NOtnkzr-acZaLTyCpR0rSNgT2qDo/s640/blogger-image--1449279968.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPS3U25mUXtGinJoyT9spNVkZmRk9zSziV9m0PrFyYx8exoIKMtAEOiJrN0Oy5qb8yki73cOVpHkudq_tBXGDwhT7iE6GvtUnZ7K6scMIbZsujJ8NOtnkzr-acZaLTyCpR0rSNgT2qDo/s640/blogger-image--1449279968.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQlGn1Jb4OOhSg3Kf6vMoTTyL7mc4k7owJvTcAMoCI6JNh-J2S999KOGABYxsOlPBbJb-gynPWhLUdUcjYmViKS54JHInpUZ7DmIJR5YfLjdOGtZxVqfhd6bFU1rpJn4U2ie4zj2QjW4/s640/blogger-image-205157089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQlGn1Jb4OOhSg3Kf6vMoTTyL7mc4k7owJvTcAMoCI6JNh-J2S999KOGABYxsOlPBbJb-gynPWhLUdUcjYmViKS54JHInpUZ7DmIJR5YfLjdOGtZxVqfhd6bFU1rpJn4U2ie4zj2QjW4/s640/blogger-image-205157089.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3v617JKC0C1tSjHGHszrOnMdzuTAbAmmwh5wxwwwXDT7fy3BI-HzP3uE9rKh1_5QOKNFW0THH73dDatl5HHdggTEWXgiTRDXIVDE_mQmojaE_NyWeDjKPE311zwIBNEvFIgDgOcdTC0/s640/blogger-image--1396105273.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3v617JKC0C1tSjHGHszrOnMdzuTAbAmmwh5wxwwwXDT7fy3BI-HzP3uE9rKh1_5QOKNFW0THH73dDatl5HHdggTEWXgiTRDXIVDE_mQmojaE_NyWeDjKPE311zwIBNEvFIgDgOcdTC0/s640/blogger-image--1396105273.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>My final purchase was a pair of Birkenstock sandals. Now I know these aren't to everyone's taste, in fact until recently I wouldn't have been seen dead in a pair, but I tried them on and they are just too comfy to resist. They're the perfect summer sandal, and I think they'll look really good with the asos tee and some rolled up boyfriend jeans.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifa4xDryBi8G-cACGnBlB19yOP7HZgyrc6eRkAz6wMpSD1HQ9Tl7SZCj6FqqPX33WAfXeQh5F7cF7hZ1N3za-YUlwsIFkuPt5nsq0jKdFZSknoLbsqk6LakjMyNKmiBo76O-f4ncY0bgA/s640/blogger-image-1006383094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifa4xDryBi8G-cACGnBlB19yOP7HZgyrc6eRkAz6wMpSD1HQ9Tl7SZCj6FqqPX33WAfXeQh5F7cF7hZ1N3za-YUlwsIFkuPt5nsq0jKdFZSknoLbsqk6LakjMyNKmiBo76O-f4ncY0bgA/s640/blogger-image-1006383094.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyQ89D0UGtVu0GYDKnHAQkwP_x0AOX1WkURDPKNXieVFQWIyDahpVFbEIRVWP2n07r1HKrVO4AhcROWV77pTtSMlp-nwaAtTpTkf_kH_uZM-EjnEifeXHQlcK0fdlbvxUy0EjbtxlgkA/s640/blogger-image--63975448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyQ89D0UGtVu0GYDKnHAQkwP_x0AOX1WkURDPKNXieVFQWIyDahpVFbEIRVWP2n07r1HKrVO4AhcROWV77pTtSMlp-nwaAtTpTkf_kH_uZM-EjnEifeXHQlcK0fdlbvxUy0EjbtxlgkA/s640/blogger-image--63975448.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Toe posing time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9N1U0e4NoL06y-7RX5Tal_mQlY6em8PMT8F9uhxFrhUsqkxJZuk3STr2kreyqjXUdogQ2MGQ94n2yb_Hw22iS_q-LEv4YUoa0B0oECMjKbY2X_TnCgZNMVko05XWq8j6S992tj_qMGY/s640/blogger-image--1056052442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9N1U0e4NoL06y-7RX5Tal_mQlY6em8PMT8F9uhxFrhUsqkxJZuk3STr2kreyqjXUdogQ2MGQ94n2yb_Hw22iS_q-LEv4YUoa0B0oECMjKbY2X_TnCgZNMVko05XWq8j6S992tj_qMGY/s640/blogger-image--1056052442.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have you been buying any new spring clothes recently? Let me knowing the comments below.</div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-9534480448368817672014-05-13T10:23:00.001-07:002014-05-13T10:23:43.731-07:00What to carry in your little clear bagFor me the hardest bit about packing for a short trip is deciding which beauty products make it into my little clear bag. <div><br></div><div>I have so many favourites that I use on a daily basis that it was hard to narrow it down to the bare minimum. When I was in boots recently I spotted some clear bags in the travel section, along with some pots which you could use to carry liquids in. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcKUAS3oQ3ecA0QuykvvS1nAhoanqRhL2V6pZD7_oyuh_jAA-GylGYB-QJUoqgGJrj09mgU004XTJioenr6XwDVfabOxhR6uanel8ahY7GomFTTxCKkP4t-YYoE530mqRztCaFXgxqfA/s640/blogger-image--892963345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcKUAS3oQ3ecA0QuykvvS1nAhoanqRhL2V6pZD7_oyuh_jAA-GylGYB-QJUoqgGJrj09mgU004XTJioenr6XwDVfabOxhR6uanel8ahY7GomFTTxCKkP4t-YYoE530mqRztCaFXgxqfA/s640/blogger-image--892963345.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I managed to fit all this into the little pots. Loads isn't it.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3dZ_O0OVLvKxXYRFgzjwR8OeW8oiWdbP6uYHBXyXJHiA6vagtbxJFktZbl50ASSa0XsuiknJNGcjfnT4vxh2IT7RJ6qne8qv1RVzF95lqlR8EUIA5BBSSCA_uEmQL3KG42ZJfwIdpqc/s640/blogger-image--1437900579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3dZ_O0OVLvKxXYRFgzjwR8OeW8oiWdbP6uYHBXyXJHiA6vagtbxJFktZbl50ASSa0XsuiknJNGcjfnT4vxh2IT7RJ6qne8qv1RVzF95lqlR8EUIA5BBSSCA_uEmQL3KG42ZJfwIdpqc/s640/blogger-image--1437900579.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjadTwlNEctBWJ2F_MnT4xAPZgkZKg8nAw0KMQ10IpUMdvEANfhbO4k7Zz2qzwLo_ufnfLSZW0B8mpYvAHp25yxdk7slFiwsty3yRUEGN01A5ZajhN3jqghq5DIN56KwYEvUPkp9Y5pDFE/s640/blogger-image-1592250216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjadTwlNEctBWJ2F_MnT4xAPZgkZKg8nAw0KMQ10IpUMdvEANfhbO4k7Zz2qzwLo_ufnfLSZW0B8mpYvAHp25yxdk7slFiwsty3yRUEGN01A5ZajhN3jqghq5DIN56KwYEvUPkp9Y5pDFE/s640/blogger-image-1592250216.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a rundown of whats inside. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pot 1 - Bobbi Brown skin finish foundation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pot 2 - The Sanctuary hot polish cleanser</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pot 3 - more cleanser</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pot 4 - Bumble&Bumble colour minded conditioner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pot 5 - Origins ginzing moisturiser</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The bottle has Bumble&Bumble colour minded shampoo in it and the two grey pods contain Origins clay masks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My travelo has Chanel chance in it and I also managed to squeeze in Nars lip pencil in orgasm.</div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilsMD3gOR9Ue6uDdKlaIjKLbjNVThBXx9bUjiGBeV8wG7pDXQNCvpm55Bkp_XPVdVWTVBOoiIhLkHhU8SOn3d2-gJhCELAD-F1hfqqonVU8n2cuUdahW95MIphThPSENXhwz3pWIv-U_A/s640/blogger-image--126187900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilsMD3gOR9Ue6uDdKlaIjKLbjNVThBXx9bUjiGBeV8wG7pDXQNCvpm55Bkp_XPVdVWTVBOoiIhLkHhU8SOn3d2-gJhCELAD-F1hfqqonVU8n2cuUdahW95MIphThPSENXhwz3pWIv-U_A/s640/blogger-image--126187900.jpg"></a></div><br></div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-89141160236896997002014-05-06T23:50:00.001-07:002014-05-06T23:50:59.590-07:00Birthday makeupI haven't done a FOTD post in a long time, so I thought I would share my makeup look from my birthday. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfX9XWo85Kaa0Gi80iI6RqB1LoylJFNGaVkzklQQPT7h8Kyxn7HM5Lidtf8X6o7WAgGPBmsmIvf1zrKpGBZT5tGh_rRvM1sXUvmc2aJXk1L8aMsVnf3I_IlHvGboxH6rpiMFbLozpkXoM/s640/blogger-image--703948866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfX9XWo85Kaa0Gi80iI6RqB1LoylJFNGaVkzklQQPT7h8Kyxn7HM5Lidtf8X6o7WAgGPBmsmIvf1zrKpGBZT5tGh_rRvM1sXUvmc2aJXk1L8aMsVnf3I_IlHvGboxH6rpiMFbLozpkXoM/s640/blogger-image--703948866.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Foundation - Chanel Vita Aqua Lumiere</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bronzer - Bobbi Brown Golden Sun</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Blush - Mac Pink Swoon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lipstick - Chanel Boy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mascara - Maybelline</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Eyebrows - Mac Charcoal Brown eye shadow</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I kept the look pretty simple sticking to products that work for me, and that I know will last all evening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-41696273972660044012014-05-06T14:30:00.001-07:002014-05-06T14:30:53.795-07:00OOTD PostLong time no post. Its probably been 6 months since I last posted and to be honest I have no excuse, so, I'm just going to jump straight in with an outfit post.<div><br></div><div>Last weekend was my birthday. On the Saturday I went into Belfast with Tim for breakfast and to pick up my present.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_owwBf9NP_NECWI2Pimrduu5lU7CghV1DAvy2SSfmD0xOkTnqzYJAHu0pBDj93KXXyLQ9nXQrkPPUOyHpWPDoS5Mte_OPUrU9VfKZkz2H_3g_djaaP988Uv05Sigtt5kku_KF6impm8Q/s640/blogger-image-1624259511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_owwBf9NP_NECWI2Pimrduu5lU7CghV1DAvy2SSfmD0xOkTnqzYJAHu0pBDj93KXXyLQ9nXQrkPPUOyHpWPDoS5Mte_OPUrU9VfKZkz2H_3g_djaaP988Uv05Sigtt5kku_KF6impm8Q/s640/blogger-image-1624259511.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This is me standing on the street which holds the famous Duke of York pub. The seats have been painted pink for the Giro d'Italia which comes through Belfast this Friday. </div><div><br></div><div>My jacket is from River Island, Joni jeans from Topshop, grey forever tee from Asos and Longchamp shopper.</div><div><br></div><div>We had breakfast at The National. </div><div><br></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjiJqCotFqAAoZSO5L0s6d9qAsdrfbi368lDcySBL35ACdeLnQzG10x-QC0un8VhRaMok_TMjFVGhCbBQsm1D35VdIrxR6mL79kKCL8HrIPKMTHLrjjCq_aX1uTi936Z_99xEhKQBwps0/s640/blogger-image-348522159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjiJqCotFqAAoZSO5L0s6d9qAsdrfbi368lDcySBL35ACdeLnQzG10x-QC0un8VhRaMok_TMjFVGhCbBQsm1D35VdIrxR6mL79kKCL8HrIPKMTHLrjjCq_aX1uTi936Z_99xEhKQBwps0/s640/blogger-image-348522159.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7-bZCPmSAT5MFeHVjMFHwPl-yRMPsaOxw_8dnOwvOEtsulgckOkQSEicR3oPICsPS1YtJDpzHuIthFq7rzJSYe6Q5qij5nYnveep4buV3kLSbp_P9icUhtTjsjzoW57rFsm6GEW3a-E0/s640/blogger-image-1844064566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It comes in a lipgloss-esque tube with a doe foot applicator. Its a creamy concealer as the name suggests. Upon application its quite thick, but it blends out perfectly and isn’t cakey at all.</p> <p> </p> <p>It a medium to high coverage concealer, and is perfect for using under the eye area to banish the look of tired eyes. The staying power is fantastic, I only had to top up once during the day which I think is great. Usually I have to reapply at least 3 times a day. </p> <p> </p> <p>Its quite pricey at £21, but this is definitely my favourite concealer. 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the cleansing balm contains Moringa seed extract which is known for being a natural healing properties. Other key ingredients include Wild Sea-fennel and Vitamin E to purify the skin and help reduce the appearance of pores. The cleanser smells very fresh and clean, its thick to touch and is really easy to work into the skin, it can even be used around the eye area.</div>
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I have used the cleansing balm nearly everyday since I first purchased it in April. I can notice a difference in my skin when I use this, my face looks fresher, my pores appear reduced and the redress I get around the sides of my nose isn't as bad. I don't have sensitive skin, but my mum does, and the few times she tried this while visiting she didn't have any skin irritations. <br />
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<br />lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-5776635580390104182013-09-10T03:00:00.000-07:002013-09-10T03:00:08.989-07:00Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight MaskThere's a LOT of hype around this little green bottle of goodness and I decided I needed to test it out for myself to e what all the fuss was about. <br />
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I'm quite low key when it comes to skincare and tend to leave face masks as treats for using on holidays. I have relatively good skin, rarely breaking out. I do, however, get dry skin especially in colder months so I decided this would be the perfect mask to test out as the weather starts to get cooler.<br />
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Over the past few months this has become a staple product. I start by removing my make up, pat my skin dry and take a pea-sized amount of product and apply it all over my face. It's an overnight mask sinking into the skin during the night acting as an intensive moisturiser. As it's a product that works on the skin throughout the night, it can feel a little tacky when first applied so what I tend to do is apply it at least an hour before I go to bed to let it start sinking into the skin. In the morning my skin feels super soft and revitalised.<br />
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A bonus is definitely the smell! Its absolutely gorgeous, even my husband has commented that my face smells like a smoothie. I think it smells of passion fruit and peaches, which I adore.<br />
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Drink Up retails for £20 at House of Frazer. You get 100ml and only need a small amount of product so it will last a long time.<br />
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I have 3 little pots of pleasure, Jasmine, Wild Rose and Quince. They are the softest buttery balms I have ever tried. They smell incredible and give a punch of colour to the lips. All the shades I got are quite different. Jasmine is a nude and is perfect for during the day when I don't want to be fussy with my make up. Quince is a bright raspberry colour and Wild rose is a darker berry colour. They smell as good as they look, each shade having its own unique scent. My favourite is Jasmine, it smells like cookies (promise I haven't liked my lips as soon as I applied it).<br />
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This all changed when I tested the much talked about Chanel Les Beiges face powder. They are advertised as leaving a luminous healthy glow to the skin, without the heavy powder look. They come in 5 shades and will set you back a hefty £38. I chose B20 my normal Chanel shade. You can apply this as you would any setting powder over the main t-zone to keep shine away, or all over the face to leave a healthy glow that warms up the face. </div>
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Eyebrows are, in my opinion, the focus point of someone's face. Along with teeth they are the main thing that I focus on when talking to someone. Tidy brows tie a make up look together, and even if your having a no-make up day doing your brows will always make you look presentable and polished.</div>
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Primers are a product I often thought were pointless and a waste of money. I would rather have spent money on a new lipstick or blush than on a product that was colourless and looked, in my opinon, like a gimmick. Over the past year I have tried and tested out a few different primers, but have never tried the famous Smashbox versions.</div>
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The photo finish primer is their best selling version. A pea-size amount is enough to cover my main oily areas, focusing mainly on my nose and chin. It has that silicone feel that may bother some people as I know it can cause irritations to the skin but that didn't happen me at all. I actually love the silicone texture, it feels like I'm applying cashmere to my face. It acts as a barrier between my skin and foundation, making the application a lot easier and long lasting.</div>
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Meet the UK's #1 selling mascara. It's been getting rave reviews left, right and centre. They're Real promises to do everything we girls have ever wanted. It lengthens, curls, and gives plenty of volume to your lashes. Its a long-wearing formula, that doesn't clump or go dry like many other luxury brands.<br />
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<br />lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-748160371052559422013-09-04T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-04T06:03:45.364-07:00Skin PerfectionL'oreal is a brand that have started to really interest me in recent months. I think they have always been known for their affordable makeup, but lately i've been hearing more about their new Skin Perfection skincare. <br />
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Basically its an alcohol-free makeup remover that promises to remove all traces of makeup, while drawing out any excess oil that may have gathered around tricky areas of the face such as, the sides of the nose and inner eye area. <br />
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Malone Lodge is a family run business, the hotel staff are friendly and approachable, going out of their way to make their guests feel right at home. Its situated on Eglantine avenue, which is a short walk away from the city centre, making it the perfect location for people who enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city life but like to rewind in more peaceful surroundings.<br />
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The rooms are modern and spacious, I shared with Laura from Editor in Chic. It was our first proper meet up, after staring longingly at her Beautiful Mulberry bag, we changed into our new onesies from Bank and headed down to the reception to meet with everyone else.<br />
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We went on a tour of the hotel, in our onesies, which was definitely an experience. I got some very strange looks. After our tour we were taken downstairs to our own private room full of champagne and cupcakes. After a brief talk by Gareth, we were led into a candlelit room to sample some deli food from the Knife and Fork. The food was amazing.<br />
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I started blogging after reading Laura from buynowbloglater (back in the day she was lollipop26). Her blog started my obsession with MAC collections and Nars blushes.<br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Q2: How long have you been blogging, and what do you think makes a good blog?</span></span><br />
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I've been blogging on/off for two years. I promised myself recently that I would start blogging on a more regular basis and interact more with the blogging community.<br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Q3: What is one beauty product you won't leave the house without?</span></span><br />
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Bobbi Brown bronzer.<br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Q4: What is your must have fashion staple?</span></span><br />
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A gorgeous bag of course.<br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Q5: Where are you from?</span></span><br />
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Northern Ireland<br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Q6: If someone where to give you a gift card to ANY store, which store would it be?</span></span><br />
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Selfridges (hoping the giftcard is for £10000)<br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Q7: What is your holy grail beauty product/s?</span></span><br />
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Bronzer, Mac cremecup lipstick, well dressed blush and a nice faux tan ;)<br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Q8: What makes you laugh until you a.cry or b.snort?</span></span><br />
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My husband<br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Q9: What is your guilty pleasure?</span></span><br />
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Handbags<br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Q10: If you could have one super power, what would it be?</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span>The ability to turn miserable people into smiley people.<br /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Q11: Can you name all of the Dwarfs from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs? NO CHEATING!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dopey, sleepy, grumpy, ooopssss thats all I remember.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><b>Now onto Caroline's questions</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">1. What's your favourite quote and why?</span></span><br />
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Don't grow a wishbone where your backbone should be. Always stand up for yourself and don't let anyone take advantage of your good intentions.<br style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;" /><span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">2. If you think you were alive in a past live, who were you?</span><br />
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A penguin for sure, i even walk like one according to the hubby.<br style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;" /><br style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;" /><span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">3. What matters most to you in this world, be it a value, principle or posession?</span></span><br />
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My family - when their gone they cant be replaced.<br style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;" /><br style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;" /><span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">4. If stranded on an Island with 5 famous people who would they be, and why?</span></span><br />
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Kim Kardashian - so I could steal her keys and take EVERYTHING from her wardrobe</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Bradley Cooper - well you know ;)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Beyonce - so she could sing me to sleep and teach me how to shake my butt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Mr Motivator - to kick me into shape</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Kate Hudson - she seems so funny<br /><span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">5. What's your best physical feature and best trait as a person?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">Apparently I have nice eyes so I'll go with that. I'm very loyal - like a puppy!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;"><b><span style="color: red;">Here's some questions of my own</span></b>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">1 What was your first makeup purchase?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">2 Have you found your Holy Grail foundation?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">3 What country would you like to settle down in?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">4 Are you a shoes or handbags girl?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Old Standard TT;"><span style="line-height: 25.59375px;">5 Do you take your makeup off every night?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Old Standard TT;"><span style="line-height: 25.59375px;">6 Do you see yourself blogging in 10 years time?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; line-height: 25.59375px;">I would like to nominate </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Old Standard TT'; line-height: 25.59375px;"><a href="http://www.thereddutchess.com/" target="_blank">Caroline</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.bexberry.com/2013/08/the-liebster-award.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bexberry+%28Bexberry%29" target="_blank">Rebecca</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.editor-in-chic.com/" target="_blank">Laura</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.saloule.com/" target="_blank">Sarah</a><br />
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<a href="http://missallyv.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ally</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.catherine-lou.com/" target="_blank">Catherine</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.faeriwood.com/" target="_blank">Bex</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bobsbeautifulblog.com/" target="_blank">Robyn</a><br />
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<a href="http://belfastbeautylove.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sara</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.laughingassassin.com/" target="_blank">Aine</a><br />
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<a href="http://victoriaisla.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Victoria</a>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-71520533948847229182013-08-07T14:11:00.001-07:002013-08-07T14:19:00.388-07:00Summer skin - tried and tested bb creams and tinted moisturisersAs summer comes to a close and we look towards the cool autumn months, I've decided to share a few tinted moisturisers and bb creams that I have used on rotation during the warm summer months. <div><br></div><div>I've tried and tested quite a few, each time swearing to myself that I wouldn't buy another, but of course that didn't happen. After testing 7, I decided it was time to share my views.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCos1e05-UE7IN3qxekRB11wC-SUqpf_mv4uNFu9fjCxkRCv-bVFXZvOO8uXhOjiDF1Qj-A3SWyetJuFyVo_d50ZeifMYbx89QTq-iSRMrWo42SONaLNo-7AGUZ-FgevHTCHrmbatVTs/s640/blogger-image-1883312709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCos1e05-UE7IN3qxekRB11wC-SUqpf_mv4uNFu9fjCxkRCv-bVFXZvOO8uXhOjiDF1Qj-A3SWyetJuFyVo_d50ZeifMYbx89QTq-iSRMrWo42SONaLNo-7AGUZ-FgevHTCHrmbatVTs/s640/blogger-image-1883312709.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Nars pure Radiant TM shade - Alaska £27 50ml</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I bought this in the shade Alaska, as it was one of the lightest in the collection. Once applied I felt it oxidised on the skin and went at least one shade deeper. Apparently Nars are bringing out some more lighter shades later on this year. The coverage was sheer, and it felt tacky for at least 15 minutes after application. It only lasted 3-4 hours before I needed to top up. I wouldn't recommend this at all. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream shade- light £12.50 15ml</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> The newest edition to my sheer coverage collection, I decided to purchase this in the travel size to make sure I liked it before I committed to a full size bottle. I think it's a great idea that smashbox do travel sizes as it gives you the chance to try lots of different products. The coverage is similar to that of a light foundation. It lasted 6-7 hours before I needed to touch up. It didn't make my skin glow, and wasn't very moisturising either.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Jouer Matte Moisture Tint shade - Porcelain £29 50ml</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm definitely not a fan of matte foundations, so I was resident to try, worrying that it would look drying and I wouldn't get the beautiful glow I get from all other tinted creams. How wrong was I? This stuff is fantastic. It lasts a full working day, with minimal touch ups around my t-zone. The colour is a perfect match for my skin when I have no tan on and it contains a tiny bit of shimmer that looks beautiful when applied. You get a huge amount for you money and the shade range is great. The only downside is they don't have a counter in Northern Ireland, so it's a gamble when purchasing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Chantecaille Just Skin shade - Bliss £57 50g</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If its good it's going to be expensive. I met this little beauty 3 years ago and have returned to space nk twice forking out the big bucks each time. A tiny amount goes a long way, it gives great coverage, for a tinted moisturiser covering all redness around the nose area and does a good job at hiding (not completely) my under eye circles. I guess the question most people will ask is, is it worth it? I'm gonna say yes. It's completely different from any TM iv ever tried, the coverage, lasting power and "glow" that I get is unlike any other and I really can't image not having this in my collection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Dior Skin Nude BB Cream shade - 002 £25.50 30 ml</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My favourite BB Cream of all, although the coverage is sheer, it completely evens out my skin tone leaving the most beautiful coverage to my face. Its completely fool proof, I apply this with my hands instead of a brush and I definitely prefer this. BB Creams are meant to be easy and fuss free so I think it's better to leave the brushes for the heavy duty stuff. Enhanced with mineralised floral water and a blend of antioxidants it perfects my skin while give it enough moisture and SPF 10 at the same time. I still need to use concealer under my eyes as I have quite prominent blue veins that need hidden. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Dior Hydra Life BB Cream £41 50ml</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was definitely the biggest fail out of all the BB Creams I've tested. I like to set aside the fake tan when the sun comes out and get a natural tan instead, so of course, I start the summer quite pale meaning I need a light shade. This stuff turned my NC20/25 skin bright ORANGE. I literally applied a pea-sized amount all over my face and all the blending in the world wasn't making this any sheerer. This was a gift but I would definitely recommend testing this out in the shop before you purchase as its completely different to Dior Skin Nude.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>L'oreal CC Cream anti-redness £8.99 30 ml</b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The only CC Cream I have ever tried. I see this as more of a primer, it didn't even out my skin tone, in fact there is no coverage at all with this cream. It's a gritty cream that doesn't moisturise the skin at all, it actually leaves the skin feeling oily once applied. It's definitely an unnecessary step in the morning. You would be better with a good moisturiser and concealer on any areas you needed covered.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-1569118740707566642013-07-04T15:12:00.001-07:002013-07-04T15:12:21.443-07:00Updated whats in my makeup bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wanted to update you all on my favourite products that I have to keep with me at all times.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmT9ly-Y1Du2H-SozUMbzRHnOnkeHgbNqJEhxkb6Vrd8sxJb1PzW2MJyZGHhZrD4QEOe46n9xhEUaYiY2x8bHkuUq0VRPF0TZELyyEz2cPkLU7WYLasCMR9K67hYpRTeq_gtnOfCXZ0Q/s640/blogger-image-1813014675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmT9ly-Y1Du2H-SozUMbzRHnOnkeHgbNqJEhxkb6Vrd8sxJb1PzW2MJyZGHhZrD4QEOe46n9xhEUaYiY2x8bHkuUq0VRPF0TZELyyEz2cPkLU7WYLasCMR9K67hYpRTeq_gtnOfCXZ0Q/s640/blogger-image-1813014675.jpg"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My must have beauty products:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bath and body works hand sanitizer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Korres lip butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cath Kitson mirror</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jo Malone english pear and fresia cologne</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bourjois bronzing primer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What's your favourite products at the moment?</div><br>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-63915252443960666042013-07-02T14:15:00.002-07:002013-07-03T07:06:25.859-07:00St Moritz - instant self tannerAs a fake tan addict I was excited to try St Moritz. A supposed dupe of St Tropez, I was interested to see if it lived up the hype. <div><br></div><div>It cost a mere £3 opposed to St Tropez £25. I wasn't going to be too annoyed if it didn't work out as I wasn't forking out a lot of money.<br>
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I bought it in the shade medium which I thought would be a perfect match for my skin tone. At the moment I'm very pale, my poor legs haven't seen sun since last July, and were in dire need of a touch of colour.</div><div><br></div><div> When you first squeeze the product out of the bottle you will notice how thick and sticky it feels. Don't be alarmed by this, I found it very easy to blend, and the sticky/tacky feel quickly didn't last long.<br>
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I applied one layer to my right leg. You will see it just gives my leg a golden glow. It's only a couple of shades darker than my left leg and looks very natural. </div><div><br></div><div>What I love about this tan - (apart from the price of course), is that it is so easy to work with and looks great all over the body including my face. It gives a perfect all over glow that I sometimes think I don't get from St Tropez.</div><div><br></div><div>If your on the market for an instant tan, I would definitely recommend giving this a try. I bought mine in Tesco's. Why not throw it in your trolly as a Friday treat when you pick up the groceries?</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-17890957472015696042013-06-30T16:07:00.001-07:002013-06-30T16:12:02.581-07:0025 facts about me1. I have an obsession with handbags, designer to be precise - Prada your next ;)<div><br></div><div>2. I worry about everything. Work, family, my dog, absolutely everything. </div><div><br></div><div>3. I can't stand bad breath, I always carry mints and gum.</div><div><br></div><div>4. I still don't know what I'm doing with my life. I graduated with a degree in history hoping to teach but after working in a school for two years I decided it definitely wasn't for me.</div><div><br></div><div>5. I can't watch scary films, I cry when someone gets hurt and shout at the hubby for making me watch it.</div><div><br></div><div>6. I own about 50 bottles of foundation and still haven't found my holy grail.</div><div><br></div><div>7. I love the idea of high heels but prefer to be dressed down in converse.</div><div><br></div><div>8. My black leather jacket from river island is the most worn item in my wardrobe.</div><div><br></div><div>9. I joined the gym 3 months ago and have only went to it twice.</div><div><br></div><div>10. I failed my driving test 4 times and luckily passed it the week before my theory ran out.</div><div><br></div><div>11. I love dogs, especially my beautiful lab Diesel.</div><div><br></div><div>12. I first got into reading blogs during my 3rd year at uni. Laura aka lollipop26 back in the day was a daily read.</div><div><br></div><div>13. I love bread, If I had to choose one thing to live on for the rest of my life it would be Veda.</div><div><br></div><div>14. I prefer crisps over chocolate.</div><div><br></div><div>15. I adore watching the Kardashians just so I can look at their makeup and handbags.</div><div><br></div><div>16. I have to have my nails done or else I don't feel tidy.</div><div><br></div><div>17. I must sleep on the left side of the bed, and turn at least 5 times before I can fall asleep.</div><div><br></div><div>18. I'm double jointed.</div><div><br></div><div>19. I couldn't ride a bike without stabilisers until I was 9.</div><div><br></div><div>20. I can't swim. My mum took me to lessons when I was in primary school but I walked across the pool the whole time.</div><div><br></div><div>21. I hate taxis and refuse to ever get in one. </div><div><br></div><div>22. There's only 5 people in the world that I fully trust.</div><div><br></div><div>23. I can't stand people who have no manners. It isn't hard to say please and thank you.</div><div><br></div><div>24. I hate jealousy. Be happy for other people's blessings, it's healthier than spending your time being jealous.</div><div><br></div><div>25. I spend half my day thinking about moving to America. It's a dream of my husbands too, so we definitely plan on making it happen soon.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319346505846262830.post-49305643069421657742013-06-25T11:46:00.001-07:002013-07-01T21:58:56.400-07:00A little treatIt's been ages since my last post, I have been so busy lately with work, and decorating our house, that blogging has definitely taken a back seat. However, I'm back this month with lots of posts and a very empty Wallet thanks to a recent visit to my favourite shop.<div><br></div><div>As you can see from the picture below I made a sneaky visit to Mulberry. Recently I have been more interested in accessories to go inside my bag than actual bags - weird I know. I'm obsessed with glossy goat leather, I love how soft and squishy the it is. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucJBIYiFKacRdiQK_JJ4FajLDBplR1qeVkFYfEP3diKdVwO5VIPvU3cxSsTdylA1iRtEbRZRxIr7cTWjjfFM1tJNXqsEIuDZVEIdwqYoKuB74g5LmOwkuGfvzoFd18XLilVx5FEq703k/s640/blogger-image-2040435071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucJBIYiFKacRdiQK_JJ4FajLDBplR1qeVkFYfEP3diKdVwO5VIPvU3cxSsTdylA1iRtEbRZRxIr7cTWjjfFM1tJNXqsEIuDZVEIdwqYoKuB74g5LmOwkuGfvzoFd18XLilVx5FEq703k/s640/blogger-image-2040435071.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Drum roll please</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcIXsXQHGsqpMAcmte1aoFyzKHCAcaquqlvM4usdPT3aK9si8jt1C1KSZ3-6uWgD-aA8Q0BJjocVWIl8aLX9XmlrwQw6_X6wT3CtJV2mjYBMEWMAI8rUNiVwKEWepAN3Cg7EN8SuIYDg/s640/blogger-image-366109116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcIXsXQHGsqpMAcmte1aoFyzKHCAcaquqlvM4usdPT3aK9si8jt1C1KSZ3-6uWgD-aA8Q0BJjocVWIl8aLX9XmlrwQw6_X6wT3CtJV2mjYBMEWMAI8rUNiVwKEWepAN3Cg7EN8SuIYDg/s640/blogger-image-366109116.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>How beautiful is my new blush coloured pouch with rose gold hardware? I'm absolutely in love with it. It holds a lot and can be used as both a makeup bag and an evening clutch. In fact, I read recently on the Purse Forum that some clever girly decided to put a long rose gold chain inside the bag to use it as a cross body bag. I thought this was a genius idea and a really versatile way to style the pouch.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFv_3ap7uR2wydspuMYzgoTRHC_wdIIk1zra6dvHdOdKRpoDGGskfliMFUYBON4wYMpeynz28HCubRJAUvbZfV2KcaSbzM8xUCtRjdr44bx_XVDAqKvqd25DglMbhXE2bZvgFojqLej-c/s640/blogger-image--2001380891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFv_3ap7uR2wydspuMYzgoTRHC_wdIIk1zra6dvHdOdKRpoDGGskfliMFUYBON4wYMpeynz28HCubRJAUvbZfV2KcaSbzM8xUCtRjdr44bx_XVDAqKvqd25DglMbhXE2bZvgFojqLej-c/s640/blogger-image--2001380891.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have you treated yourself to anything extra special lately?</div><br></div>lelliemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748893795849511926noreply@blogger.com1