Busy little bee

Hiya everyone

 

This is just a short post to let you all know I am still here and have not emigrated to Timbucktoo or anything :).

 

I apologise for the lack of posts but I have had a few days off work to decorate the bedroom and its almost finished.  Tomorrow we just need to put up the curtain rails, a shelf and a picture and its complete.   I love it and its just how I wanted it.

 

We have been so busy plus I had to dismantle my pc while we were decorating so I am just using my laptop at the moment, which is fine but I much prefer to use my PC to write posts.  Also I have not had time to take photos of my recent hauls or outfits.

 

I have a few posts coming up as I still have to post about my purchases I bought over a week ago and I popped into town today and made a few purchases.  Plus I made a Forever 21 order in the week....I am in love with this shop so much we need to get one in Bristol. I also have some beauty buys to tell you about.  I will be doing a post sometime this weekend.

 

I will also be doing some more outfit posts now the bedroom is sorted.

 

Anyway have a lovely bank holiday hope this weather stays nice.

 

Take care

 

Lisa-Jane

xx

Homeware, beauty & clothing buys ♥

 

Hiya lovelies

 

I popped into town this morning to take back most of the items I ordered from New Look (in an earlier post).  Thanks for all your comment about the pretty blouse, I decided to keep it as its so lovely and nice worn with a pencil skirt for work.

 

In Primark I bought this ditsy duvet set...a snip at only £13.00 and definitely shabby chic which is the look I wanted to create. Basically we have decided to paint the walls an off white colour, the colour is called Jasmine White by Dulux and it matches perfectly with the wallpaper.   Our furniture is white too so I am sure it will look fab.

 

I have wanted this duvet for a while but wanted to be sure what colour we were going for before buying it.

 

 

 

I also got these nude ballet pumps.

 

 

 

I also got these Boots in the sale and got an extra 30% off so they came to £11.00.

 

I also popped into Wilkinsons to have a look around and ended up buying these artificial flowers...they look lovely in the cream vase and this is on my windowsill in the kitchen.

 

 

 

a few little bits

 

 

Vanilla ice cream nail varnish wipes £1.99, Primark Cath Kidston alike luggage tag £1.00, air freshener £1.99 for my wardobe.

 

I popped into Boots to get my No7 Mascara but it was full price and I had no discount vouchers so I decided to try another!  As all 17 mascaras are reduced at the moment I thought I would try one, problem is they have so many!!  I like the sound of the Peep Show one but thought I would try the Falsifeye one.  This is £6.49 at the moment.  I hope its good :) 
 

 

 

Mike and I popped to B&Q after and we bought two curtain rails and a shelf for the bedroom.  We also went into Morrisons and I purchased these two white photo frames for half price..only £1.50 each.

 

I have a few photos I want to put up when the bedroom is done so I want to get a few more frames.

 

 

 

 

Oh and I also bought a few clothing items in New Look which I shall put in another post :)

 

 

Well my weekend will be spent stripping wallpaper...the horrible part! I will take some photos when its done.

 

Have a lovely weekend

 

Lisa-Jane

xx

Beauty Fail - Kelly Brook Mascara

Hiya

 

A couple of weeks ago I purchased the Kelly Brook Mascara that retails at only £2.99 in New Look.

 

 

 

This is the worse mascara I have ever bought!

 

Firstly the brush is massive, which is usually a good thing  I mean I like full long and thick lashes(like most people) but this brush is just too big.  When you apply it I find it ends up all over my eyelids....its terrible.

 

 

 

Secondly I find it stings my eyes slightly...that may be just me though.

 

Thirdly - The brush is not very easy to use because its so big but also its not very flexible, it feels like appling mascara with a brick!

 

I do not like this mascara at all I think I will stick with the No7 range which is the usual mascara's I buy and although they are a lot more expensive its definitely worth paying a bit more for a decent mascara.

Its a shame as I have bought other Kelly Brook products which I have been really impressed with.

 

 

Have you tried this mascara? 

 

Whats your favourite mascara?

 

Lisa-Jane

xx

Whats in my bag?

Hello everyone

I have never done a post like this before so its something different :) 

My bag is my new Nica Koper bag I do love this bag as its not too big.  I am not really a fan of those totally massive handbags that are really in right  now.

 

 

Cath Kidston purse

Primark floral make up bag

Sunglassses in Primark (CK alike) case
Primark diary
Nivea Facial wipes
Argan oil

Glasses - eek I should wear these for driving and watching tv but I must admit I don't as I forget!

Tablets - I suffer with hypothydroidism (Under Active Thyroid) I will be on medication for the rest of my life but I always carry a box with me in case I ever am in a rush and forget to take one.

Iron tablets - I also have anaemia

Standard black comb

Pretty make up brushes from Forever 21

Paracetamol

Ipod shuffle - I walk to work most days it takes about 20 mins so I love to have music

Sally Hansen Airbush Legs - you never know when you may need a quick spray of tan...ha ha

Body Spray

New Look pink bow umbrella

Carex Antibacterial handgel....love this stuff I use it all the time

Spare hairslides

Thats really quite a lot for a medum sized bag...plus I realised my bag could be a chemist! ha ha

By the way can I just ask did you notice my new blog background and is it floral??? 

Take care
Lisa-Jane
xx

A few hours in Portishead

A couple of Sunday's back Mike and I went out for lunch and then we decided to go to Portishead which is not far from Bristol.  It was probably the actual first nice day we have had weather wise this year,  although it looks rather cold and dull in the photos it was actually warm..ish! :)

Portishead is a coastal town which overlooks the Severn Estuary.  It has a marina, boating lake, swing park and a little cafe.  It also has a lido (outdoor pool) which was closed for many years but has recently just re-opened.  If you have never heard of Portishead, you may have heard of the band though, its between Bristol and  Weston Super Mare.  I love going there as I find it really relaxing and you can park your car overlooking the sea and its so serene and peaceful..

 Mike on the rocky beach

If you look closely you can make out the newest severn bridge which connects England to Wales and beyond that the older severn bridge.

 Lighthouse, in which you can walk onto and explore

Have you ever been to Portishead?

Lisa-Jane

xx

New Look order - Keep or Return please help!

Hiya everyone

 

On Sunday I made quite a large New Look order I mainly wanted some summer tops for work I managed to get 25% off and free next day delivery and so my order arrived yesterday.

 

I was not amused if I am honest most of it is going back...I ordered a size 12 in all the tops and they are more like a size 16! What is going on with shops sizing??

 

I really love this blouse though I am just not sure if its flattering on me.  I am losing weight though as I am exercising and I have managed to cut out a lot of carbs and definitely feel a difference in my tummy area....I used to be so bloated.  I am not used to wearing things like this so was unsure so whats your honest opinions? 

 

 

 

I find blouses don't really suit me but this one is gorgeous and I like it tucked into my Peplum pencil skirt.

  

Please excuse the boobage but I wanted to show the pretty pattern close up!

 

 

 

I also bought a leopard print skinny belt...I have been after one for ages,

 

And I managed to get 2 strapless/multiway bras for £11.99! One in nude and one in white and they are fabulous basic bras and definitely worth £11.99.

 

I also bought the Kelly Brook masacara which is absolutely awful...may do a post about this at another time.

 

 

 

its a shame most of it is being returned though! 

 

What do you think?

 

Lisa-Jane

xx

Haul - Shoes, boots and knitwear.

Hiya

Its been a whole week since my post about the white H&M dress but that same day I bought a few other things.

I had a little spree in New Look where I had a 20% off voucher too :)

Tan shoe boots - These were from the Teens section but I like them as they are not too high plus as I have small ankles I love the fact that these fit my ankles perfectly so there is not a massive gap at the top of the boots which I find happens a lot with boots.

Also in the Teens section I saw these pumps and although I may have mentioned before that I hate black pumps these are just stunning.  I love the crochet lace effect.

 

 

Peach cardigan - pics taken from website as my photos are not that good.  I love this cardigan as I love my pastels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

White longline cardigan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold by Giles in Cafe Au Lait

Also in Primark I bought another of these accessory hangers.  I bought one last year and its brilliant for hanging all your necklaces, scarves, belts and anything else you may want to use it for!

What do you think?

Today I have had a really lazy day.  I have just made a massive New Look order which mainly consisted of summer items to wear for work as thats one thing thats lacking in my wardobe.  My current work wardrobe at the moment contains a lot of black...boring!  I had a 25% off voucher too and I got free next day delivery.  I shall post about this later in the week.

 

 

Lisa-Jane

xx