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We can't be good a everything in the beauty world, right? So we decided to share with you our (secret) beauty confessions!</div>
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1: Liquid Eyeliner<br />
I cannot use liquid eyeliner, at all!I either put on too much, too little, its not even or when I try to correct it, it smudges all over my eye. Ultimate fail.<br />
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2: Nail Polish Addict<br />
I used to have the really bad habbit of biting my nails, and I found the only way to stop it was to always have my nails painted. Subsequently I have about 80 nail polishes, and paint my nails every 2 days.<br />
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3: Fake Tan Woes<br />
I am so pale, and I wish I could have that golden glow. But after the first time I used fake tan, and it went horribly wrong (hello patchy), I've decided to embrace the pale-ness!<br />
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4: The Ultimate Beauty Sin<br />
I probably should admit this, but I am known to often fall asleep with my make up on...I know there's no excuses, but after commuting to work I'm so tired and end up falling asleep. Oops...<br />
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1: Lazy Brows<br />
I really should keep on top of plucking my eyebrows, but I am lazy, so I don't. My sister despairs! She spends a considerable amount of time making them neat, then I just neglect them... sorry sis!<br />
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2: Bad with my Brushes<br />
This is something I really need to get a hold on. I KNOW that I should clean my brushes weekly, but no matter how strict I am with other parts of my beauty routine, somehow the brush washing part rarely happens.<br />
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3: Batiste is my Best Friend<br />
There was a time when I washed my hair daily, but I discovered that it really wasn't doing my hair that many favours. So I completely shook up my routine and now only wash my hair twice a week. Doesn't it get greasy? You ask. Well, yes it does a little bit, only around my face, (if I looked like a chip pan I would wash it), so to deal with that I just spray my hair with dry shampoo, until it is white, and then go to bed, in the morning it looks fine!<br />
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4: Not Fussed about my Nails<br />
I am one of those people who will leave my nail polish on for as long as possible. My nails chip pretty much instantly, so I can't be bothered to be too precious about it. But I know, once it's got to a certain point, that I should take it off, and by that I mean with remover, not chip it off, (which I am also guilty of doing!).<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101989211990119.post-55064345852620802642013-05-15T23:12:00.000+01:002013-05-15T23:12:08.782+01:00Just a little note...Just a quick little snippet to let you know we are now on Bloglovin' so add us to your blog list if you're on there!<br />
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Browsing in the <a href="http://theyorkshiresoapcompany.co.uk/en/" target="_blank">Yorkshire Soap Company</a> one day I stumbled across the most adorable soaps shaped like little sheep. How could I resist? </div>
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Coming in a variety of scents, lavender, wild rose and marigold to name a few, containing sheep milk, almond oil and shea butter.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">I chose a lavender one to use in the evening to help me relax, and I couldn't believe how well it worked after one use. I had a pesky dry patch under my arm, nearly gone! I also use it to shave my legs to give a really smooth finish, and it prevents my skin from drying out and flaking. </span></div>
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What I love about these soaps is that they are so creamy and moisturising, and they look as if they will last forever! And at only £4.50 each they make really cute gifts as well, especially coming in such pretty packaging. After buying one I went out to get another few for myself and Lucy!</div>
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You can find these soaps at the Yorkshire Soap Company shops in either York or Hebden Bridge. </div>
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It all started one day when Lucy said 'have you been into the <a href="http://theyorkshiresoapcompany.co.uk/en/" target="_blank">Yorkshire Soap Company</a>?' Nestled away near York minster stands a little gem of a shop where all your soap/body lotion/bath salt/bath bomb (you name it) dreams come true. </div>
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In the entrance stands tables full of cake shaped soaps and bath bombs that look good enough to eat! Further in through the shop the walls are lined with shelves containing bath bombs, shower gel, bubble bath and body lotion, split into different scents, with old style basins underneath filled with the co-ordinating bath salts. After a good sniff my instant favourite was <a href="http://theyorkshiresoapcompany.co.uk/en/55-no-3-macaroon" target="_blank">No3 Macaroon</a>, a sweet scent with coconut and french vanilla.</div>
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Lucy was kind enough to get me the bath bomb for my birthday. After using it I was hooked, and quickly snapped up the body lotion which I've been wearing it ever day since, skipping perfume altogether. </div>
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As well as having an amazing smell, it moisturises really well. Containing sweet almond oil it keeps my skin feeling smooth all day. </div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101989211990119.post-84582041178416750462013-04-27T15:14:00.000+01:002013-04-27T16:15:57.517+01:00LuLin Tea ReviewHello!<br />
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So our second YouTube video went up today, in which we are reviewing some lovely teas sent to us by LuLin, a York-based company that specialises in Chinese and Loose Leaf Teas. Here is that review, and a couple of close ups of the products...<br />
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The teas were fabulous and we really enjoyed filming for this video!<br />
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(Information below is taken from <a href="http://www.lulin-teas.com/">www.lulin-teas.com</a>)<br />
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Posh Earl Grey: A LuLin Teas take on the English favourite Earl Grey. LuLin Teas have added bright blue corn flowers and zesty orange flowers to create our wonderful Posh Earl Grey Blend. Add a slice of lemon, drink with milk or keep it black for three very different taste sensations.<br />
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Ginseng Oolong: It is made by rolling Oolong leaves into tight balls and coating them in a thin layer of ginseng and liquorice grass. When brewed it is fairly sweet and has a hint of liquorice.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148090361381910206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101989211990119.post-67877114919902053322013-04-18T19:08:00.000+01:002013-04-18T20:08:13.953+01:00Two fairs in one day?!?So as well as filming our first two videos on Sunday (Lu Lin tea review coming soon!), we also went to a couple of fairs.<br />
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Both are fairs that we have visited before, and it's always nice to see some of the regular stalls that attend, and it's great to see some new faces too! The first fair we visited was the <a href="http://www.madelocallywithlove.co.uk/" target="_blank">From Yorkshire with Love</a> fair, hosted by Now and Then Events. This fair focuses independently run businesses in the York area, and promotes the hidden talents in Yorkshire. There fair will be your cup of tea if you're into cute crafty jewellery, homeware and gifts, and baked goods! And there are some great workshops you can take part in, check out the pictures below:<br />
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There were some lovely stalls and Lucie decided to treat herself to this print of the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey:<br />
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We also visited The York Vintage Fair, which will be much more up your street if you're seriously into your vintage clothes. You best have your rummaging head on, because there's lots to look through! Unfortunately we were unable to get some pictures, due to the venue being very busy, and not being able to get a good view of all the action! However, we do have a picture of their lovely flyer!<br />
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Coming up this weekend is the York Does Vintage fair, which you can find in the Merchant Adventurers Hall on Sunday! If you're in York it's definitely worth a visit.<br />
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Do you have a favourite vintage fair? Leave us a comment or Tweet us @lucykristina or @lucieclark!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148090361381910206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101989211990119.post-4894800795539598952013-04-15T19:53:00.000+01:002013-04-15T19:53:24.166+01:00Hello and Welcome to So Says Lu...Hello and welcome to the new look blog: So Says Lu...<br />
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So the content will be similar to what you were used to on Lucy's lil World, the difference being that there are now two of us! There's me (Lucy) and there's also Lucie (bring on the confusion!).<br />
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So you can get to know us a little bit better, we have filmed a 50 random facts tag. This is the start of our new Youtube channel, so make sure you head on over there and subscribe, and let us know if you have any video requests.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skater skirt- H&M, £12.99</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">2 strand necklace- New Look, £3</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rose Gold Skull T-Bar- TopShop, £1.50 (got student discount!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snood- TopShop, £8 in sale (got student discount!)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So yeah, I have pretty much topped my wardrobe up for this season, I was lusting after a midi skirt after Sam wore one on a night out. And I just had to try on the Joni jeans after ThePersianBabe talked about them in her latest video. I had no intention to buy them, but I put them on and there was this kind of 'aaaaah' moment (think angels singing, light from the sky and all that) and I found myself carrying them to the till. I do not regret it, these jeans make me feel good, and anything that makes you feel good is worth the pennies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The filer looks a bit random in this haul, but I have been meaning to get one for my desk at work. Until now I have been propping bits up between my bosses in tray and a stack of post-its, and it just wasn't very practical. Yes £7 is quite a lot, but it's an extra wide one, and I doubt it's going to fall apart any time soon, it better bloody not anyway!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Anyway, there we have it, I might try and do a few more OOTD's and OOTN's with my new purchases, and because I seem to be making more of an effort at the moment!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So, until next time...</span></div>
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Happy Valentine's Day for yesterday everyone, I hope you all had a lovely day!
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As I had no significant other to treat, I decided to treat myself to a couple bits and pieces from town.
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So my first stop was Boots:
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I grabbed a couple of haircare bits that were on offer. The L'Oreal Ever Pure Serum was in the clearance for some reason, and was £3.49, (should have been £6.99), so naturally I bought 2. And then Batiste was on 3 for 2, so I got 3 massive cans that were £4.99 each, they will probably last me about 6 months. <br />
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I have a bit of a sock obsession. I love nothing more than a good chunky sock. At the moment I am living in my military boots, this weather is too unpredictable for anything else. So I got a 3 pack of lovely chunky knitted socks, I thought at £4.25 they were pretty reasonable, last time I bought chunky socks in Primark they were £1.50 a pair. And then my mum treated me to some new bed socks, not very exciting I know, but my flat is FREEZING, and I always have cold feet. So to get some socks that are 2.3 tog, (togs like duvets), is pretty exciting to me, and holy hell are they warm! I think that's the best £6.50 anyone has ever spent on me. Ever.
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I know this should have been up yesterday, but anyone who follows me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LucysLilWorld" target="_blank">Facebook</a> will know I have been in the wars again, and yes, it was self inflicted. I seem to be going out and doing more now than when I was a student, and I am loving it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In the mean time I have been working on a knitting project. I know a couple of lovely ladies that are expecting babies in the near (and not-so-near) future, so have started working on some gifts. This is my first knitting project of the year, and I am pretty pleased. I used two different knitting patterns to create these little moccasin boots, both of which can be found on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/lucyslilworld/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hello! So I don't know if you guys have heard of Storify before, but if you haven't you should check it out! I have been using it for work and today created a post I am pretty proud of and works well for the blog, so I have decided to share it with you. Let me know what you think! If you have Storify you can follow me:</span></div>
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It's about time that the cosmetics industry listened to their consumers, and soon they won't have a choice. All cosmetics, and ingredients of cosmetics, tested on animals, will be banned on the EU market as of 11th March. Well, as long as they don't manage to stall it!</h2>
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This got me thinking about the implications for companies who still test on animals because markets such as China demand it. What are they going to do? Pull out of one of the markets? I think they are going to face some very tough choices, but so far many companies seem to be keeping quiet. <br></div>
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EU set to ban animal testing for cosmetics forever - maltatoday.com.mtAfter over 20 years of campaigning, ethical beauty retailer The Body Shop and non-profit organisation Cruelty Free International are fina...</div>
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Having read further into the issue, it seems there are ways round it after all...<br></div>
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Urban Decay Press Statement: Animal Testing and ChinaFrom Urban Decay: Urban Decay is going to sell our products in China. Because of China's policies on animal testing, we know that this wi...</div>
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I am really unsure how I feel about this. Although Urban Decay itself will not be undertaking animal testing, they are in a way condoning it by allowing China to carry out their own experiments. I understand they want to help China improve other issues such as women's rights, but I can't help but feel they might have shot themselves in the foot. <br><br>I would hope that an EU ban, and with countries such as Israel banning animal testing for cosmetics, that China will bow to global pressure and review it's own policies. Until then, if I was a cruelty free company, and felt that strongly about it, I would steer well clear! It's just too confusing and controversial for the company's current consumers. Companies such as Paul Mitchell have the right idea.<br></div>
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Caroline Hirons: Paul Mitchell and Cruelty Free International unite against animal testing.Starting with $700 in 1980, Paul Mitchell and John Paul DeJoria launched 4 products under the brand name Paul Mitchell. 32 years later th...</div>
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A brilliant blog post. This proves that the big companies have absolutely no excuse to stay in the Chinese market whilst the laws remain the way they are. It will have been a big decision for Paul Mitchell to pull out, but their beliefs are more important to them. I just wish all other cosmetics companies felt that way.<br><br>The upcoming ban has got Twitter excited, especially the companies that have been rallying for this for years.<br></div>
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The Body Shop have been cruelty free for at least 20 years, although until yesterday I did not realise they were owned by L'Oreal, a company who do still test on animals. The blog post below clears this issue up and I am still confident in the Body Shop and it's campaigns. L'Oreal does not profit from the Body Shop and it is run as a seperate entity to the L'Oreal umbrella.<br></div>
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What gets me more than anything is how hard it is to find out from the companies themselves if they are cruelty free. The terms used are somewhat confusing. This whole 'when required by law' seems to be another way of saying 'we want to sell in China, so we kind of do test on animals'. BE TRANSPARENT! We want a clear conscience, you want our money, but we will get to the bottom of it and you will be found out. Take Estee Lauder's policy for example:<br></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148090361381910206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101989211990119.post-11609632116370322232013-01-24T20:16:00.000+00:002013-01-24T20:18:48.081+00:00A Tragus related revelation! <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So, anyone who knows me personally will know I have wanted my Tragus pierced for a looooong time! However, I don't know whether it's because I have had my ears pinned back or not, but I have tiny Tragus' (or Tragi, or whatever the plural of Tragus is!). This has left me disappointed, and instead I have turned to planning one or two (or four!) tattoos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Anyway, I digress. I just happened to be browsing around on Facebook, which is what most nights consist of, and I came across <a href="http://www.junkitlove.co.uk/" target="_blank">Junkitlove</a> and all of a sudden, an answer to my Tragus related problems appeared: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">TRAGUS CUFFS! Oh my gosh I can't even tell you how excited I was when I saw this! So excited in fact that I messaged Donna, the creator of these goodies, via her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Donna.Junkitlove" target="_blank">Facebook</a> to tell her how wonderful her creations are! A Tragus Cuff costs £6 including delivery, which I think is incredibly reasonable for something handmade and so damn unique. I checked Amazon to see if I had just overlooked something that has been around for ages, but nope, not a Tragus Cuff in sight! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">These beauties are not the only things that Donna makes, she also makes nose cuffs, ear cuffs, other jewellery, beautiful glasswork, and some um, lets say more specialist items. Please check out her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Donna.Junkitlove" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for more photos and her full portfolio. Here are some of my favourites:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">One more plug for good measure! You really should go check out <a href="http://www.junkitlove.co.uk/" target="_blank">Junkitlove</a> for unique, lovely handmade things, go, go now!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148090361381910206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101989211990119.post-24144965808968272162013-01-20T15:47:00.000+00:002013-01-20T15:47:17.683+00:00I'm back! (again...)<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So after many a Facebook post telling you eventually I will be back, here I am! As you can see the blog has had a bit of a makeover, or make-under as the case may be. I just wanted to make things simpler and cleaner. I hope you like it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So talking about keeping things simple, I am going to make my blog a simpler task for me. I plan on posting twice a week for now, until I full figure out my routine. I do have Youtube to fit in as well, but baby steps first. I am of the belief if you shake up your routine too much, you will just get confused and give up completely. So the blog will become routine first, and then the Youtube. I even do this with my beauty routine. I got out of the habit of doing things I should be doing, such as using BioOil, but I know if I make my routine 20 times more complicated straight away, I will abandon it and end up doing nothing, and that doesn't achieve anything!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So a few things have changed, and if you have been keeping up with me on Facebook you will know I have moved flat, changed jobs and have had a few personal life changes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am now living with my best friend and sister, and we're loving it. This afternoon has been girly-tastic (which is the general theme of the entire flat!). We've done our nails, and now we're sharing make-up tips. I have just taken a break to write this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">On the job front I am now self employed again. This time I am working with a brilliant design agency as a social media manager. How cool is that? I get to blog and tweet and Facebook at work! I will be becoming the studio manager (eek!) once I have done my exam in Feb, (wish me luck). Anyway, it's great, I work with a great team in a great environment and I am very very happy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So yeah, this year is my year. I am going to embrace all the changes, find the good in everything and I AM going to be healthier! When I say healthier I don't just mean food wise, I mean my mind too. I will talk more about this in a future post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So yeah, I won't let this turn into a rambly post. I just hope you're all keeping well and enjoying what 2013 is bringing you.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148090361381910206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101989211990119.post-63082221031417663832012-10-29T19:50:00.000+00:002012-10-29T19:51:04.588+00:00I am on YouTube!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Here is the link to my first video, a "What's in my handbag?" video.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So yeah, if you want to give it a watch, just click the link. I was quite nervous but I hope to improve on this quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I hope everyone is enjoying a lazy Sunday, after the week I had, I could not wait to just curl up this weekend and hibernate! I seemed to have picked a perfect weekend for it, what with the snow and all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Anyway, this week was not all doom and gloom as I happened to come across the most AMAZING sale at Dorothy Perkins. I think this promotion was only in my local store, due to the fact that Burton's menswear is going to be sharing the shop with them, but anyway, they were have a £2 sale...yes, that's right £2!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When I saw this in the window I thought it was only going to be jewellery, but no, CLOTHES AS WELL!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am trying to live very frugally at the moment, my overdraft cries every day, so I am really trying hard to not spend money, but at £2 an item PLUS student discount...you have to have a look don't you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So there we have it, I swear I am going to try and get in to posting more regularly, I am just having a bit of a rough time getting used to my new routine and things, but I'll get there eventually!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So, as I mentioned on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LucysLilWorld" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, I have been to the races this weekend. We were so lucky with the weather, not so lucky with the horses, I didn't win a penny :( We still had a great time though!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So yeah, we had a fab day! I also want to show you the ace cake and buns <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosieeApple" target="_blank">Rosie</a> and <a href="http://www.piisgoodbutpieisbetter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sam</a> made for me: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So if you want to see more by my extremely talented sister please visit their new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BunsnRosesCakesandCupcakery" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>. They are now making cakes and other baked goods to order, so please go and check them out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So anyway, I thought I would share a little of my Leeds adventure this week with you. I didn't really get up to that much, just visited a couple of my old favourite places from when I lived there, and had a date with Primark. Things might appear on here in bits and pieces, I am not going to do a haul because most of it was boring and for work anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So after having a lovely bath and shaving my pins, I usually get very sore legs and very rashy, which let's face it, is not attractive. So Sam suggested I tried lathering on the moisturiser and wrapping my legs in clingfilm over night, so that's exactly what I did. And guess what? My legs felt lovely! Yes they are still a bit itchy, but all in all they feel better. My current moisturiser of choice is Simple Derma Intensive Relief, which is suitable for excema and other skin conditions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Well I mentioned in summer that I have a new job in a department store. Since then I have moved into the stock room to manage deliveries and I am quite enjoying it. It can be stressful, and it doesn't sound very glamourous, but I have a lot of responsibility, and I am always the first to see the new clothes entering the store, which is exciting :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">However, as much as I like this job I am also undertaking some work experience at a graphics company, which I am LOVING. I am going to write a post about how all this happened shortly, it's going to be a bit of a life lesson post, so if that interests you, keep your eyes peeled.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I will start with the sad news that I have lost my little rattie, Ollie. I am not sure if I have mentioned this before, but 1st September he lost his fight with the breathing troubles he has always had. I am pretty sad about it all, but Stan is now one little spoilt guy, here he is with his new favourite treat:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So aside from getting used to the routine that work forces you into, I have been working on a couple of personal projects and adventures, the first of which was the surprise party for my mum and dads 25th wedding anniversary, (I mentioned it a couple of posts back). This party was a month and a half in the planning, and was one of the most stressful things I have ever done, but was so totally worth it. Here's a snap of the party as everyone was arriving. The decorations and food etc took 7 hours on the day...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We had tea lights in jars, fairy lights and bunting on the ceiling. Table diamonds, candles in bottles and jars, doilies and confetti and petals on the tables, bows on the chairs, a ballon arch, other ballons and all sorts of lovely things. I am so proud of everyone who helped: Luke, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosieeApple" target="_blank">Rosie</a>, <a href="http://www.piisgoodbutpieisbetter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sam</a>, Molly, Elisha, Alfie, Grandad, Jamie and our Aunties and Uncles who chipped in to make it perfect! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So apart from that the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YorkFoodandDrinkFestival?fref=ts" target="_blank">food and drink festival</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yorkshirebest?fref=ts" target="_blank">Yorkshire Best</a> has been in town and me and <a href="http://www.piisgoodbutpieisbetter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sam</a> decided to go and explore, so here are some snippets: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Top Left: One of the free Roses from </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/yorkshirebest?fref=ts" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank">Yorkshire Best</a> <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">and our Prosecco at the Champagne Bar at the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/YorkFoodandDrinkFestival?fref=ts" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank">food and drink festival</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And then it was my birthday! I have reached the grand old age of 23, and besides being at work all day I had a lovely day, topped off by going home to see my lovely mum, dad and boyfriend for a takeaway, and then up at 6 the next day to make it back to work for 9! Here are a couple of the lovely things I got:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Gorgeous flowers designed by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosieeApple" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank">Rosie</a><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> one of the many presents from her, including Yankee Candles and accessories, chocolate, Mac make-up, Body Shop make-up, and the lovely ratty rings below:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Finally I thought I would share a photo of the buns I made for work, I baked them and made the buttercream, then </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RosieeApple" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank">Rosie</a> <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> piped and helped me decorate, because it was 10pm by this point!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So yeah, I hope you enjoyed my little life update post, I do want to start doing Instagram posts as life update posts, so you can see what I have been up to.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148090361381910206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101989211990119.post-1856095499578226682012-09-21T21:44:00.000+01:002012-09-21T21:44:20.502+01:00A tanning moisturiser that never tanned?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So if you have read my blog for a while, you will know I am a huge fan of Simple, however, I have come across a product of theirs that I feel somewhat let down by...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I wouldn't say the Simple brand has let me down, I still love their products, but I really wanted to have some sort of tan on my face this summer, and that just did not happen with this product. Towards the end of summer I ended up pairing it with this product...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This weekend I just felt so, for want of another word, crap. I was frustrated and antsy and I just could not work out what was wrong. Then all of a sudden it hit me, I wasn't living my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Now, this sounds silly, but what with moving house, having a holiday, graduating, getting two new jobs (more on that in another post), and organising a surprise party for my Mum and Dad's 25th Wedding Anniversary (which was a huge success!), I just haven't had time for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So this Sunday I hit life's reset button. I mentally reset myself. I have been living in this flat now for what? 2 months? And although all my stuff is in it's rightful place, my head is not. So I made a promise to myself that this was no longer going to be the case, that I can make time for everything in my life and be happy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I started by deciding that although I work until 4pm every day apart from Tuesday (5:30pm), I am going to continue to work until 5 by means of cleaning the house. Therefore I will get my weekends to do things I want to do, instead of spending half the time cleaning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Secondly, I am making time for me. There are things in our lives that we neglect, that take us 5 minutes and make us feel so much better. Such as, in my case, moisturising after a bath and treating my hair to a bit of TLC. These silly little things make me happier, and therefore I am making time for them. I am also making sure I have a 'proper' treat twice a week; Wednesday, because Wednesday sucks (well apart from next week, it's my birthday!), and Sunday, because Sundays are made to be lazy. So as it is Wednesday, I have just had a bath, bobbed on a hair mask and my posh Elemis Cleanser masky thing and just had a nice old soak, and after what can only be described as an awful day, I feel tonnes better. I should also mention that having dinner at <a href="http://www.piisgoodbutpieisbetter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sam's</a> helped immensely too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Lastly, I am trying to make time to do things I want to do (besides pampering myself). Be it reading a book, doing some knitting, watching YouTube or writing a blog. I am of the belief that this is MY life, therefore I deserve time to do things that make me happy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So yeah so far this week things are working pretty good with my new schedule. I hope to get Wii Fit into this as well, because I really need to get fit, and right now I can't afford the gym, so yeah, that's the next stage of my plan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I hope that this post has been of some interest to you, and that hopefully you can take something away from it, and try and 'reset' some things that you are unhappy / frustrated with. I just think sometimes it's good to take a step back, re-evaluate and move forward in a way that makes you feel more positive.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148090361381910206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101989211990119.post-77215128399090256182012-09-17T20:07:00.001+01:002012-09-17T20:08:58.744+01:00Shopping and Social Networking? Must be Mallzee.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And what is Mallzee you ask? Well it's quite simple really. Over 200 brands are already signed up, for you to create your own online shopping mall, or Mallzee as it will be called. Then the website's special software will help to suggest things for you, based on your style, and pops these pride of place in your Mallzee, neat huh?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Now you're thinking? Where does Facebook come into this? Through Facebook Chat you can visit your friend's Mallzees, and they can visit yours, and what's even better, is that when you or your friends shop through your Mallzee, you earn some pennies, for even more shopping! AND, Mallzee have negotiated great discounts with the brands associated with this brilliant concept!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">How awesome is this?!!? Another great feature is that your friends can suggest products for you, and if you are unsure about something, you can create a poll and ask the opinion of your friends. It's like the interaction of a shopping trip, but from your sofa! Now I don't bash a good shopping trip, but no one wants to move when it's raining or snowing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So, if you would like to join the Mallzee journey from it's very beginnings, it's set to be released later this year, then follow this link:</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148090361381910206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101989211990119.post-89255164652776470462012-08-21T20:19:00.000+01:002012-08-21T20:19:08.694+01:00A Chinese Supermarket Miracle<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So it's been a couple of days since my last post, I swear I am trying my hardest to get back into it, but I am not feeling too well today so sorry if I don't make sense!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So today I want to tell you about a little gem of a product I have been testing for a while. It doesn't cost the world, and it isn't even from a likely source, yet I have ultimate faith in it. What is this little gem and where is it from you ask? Well it's coconut oil from the chinese supermarket...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have to thank my friend for this one. She is part Thai and her mum used this on her as a baby, she still uses it now and also uses it on her son's scalp and his skin. I love it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It makes my hair feel amazing! I rub it all over my scalp and hair, pop it all on top of my head, whack a cheapy shower cap on and leave it for as many hours as possible. When it's washed (I recommend a double shampoo as it's a bit of a bugger to get out), you can glide a fine tooth comb through it, before even using a conditioner, if you don't have dry hair, you probably wouldn't need a conditioner at all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So I use this once a week (normally a Saturday), a bottle will last a month or so. Mid-week I boost the coconut effect with another bargain...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This leave-in conditioner from Boots is less than £2 and it's great. It's just the boost I need to keep my hair silky soft all week. It smells like play-dough, but I quite like it in a weird way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So this combination of coconut keeps my hair shiny, soft and healthier than it's ever been. So not only do coconuts taste great, but they are fab for the skin and hair too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Go on, give it a go and let me know what you think. Once you go coconut, I am pretty sure you'll go nuts for it (haha, pun-tastic!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Anyway, time to get back to watching The Great British Bake Off, anyone else in love with this show!?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Cya soon!</span></div>
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