Instagram #13

 

Hello, my name is Lucy and I am hungover once again. I strolled in at 5am this morning and have consequently spent the entire day in some sort of blurry haze. I'm definitely getting too old for this!

001. Currently reading this! I absolutely adore Sophie Kinsella books, I could read the shopaholic series time and time again and never, ever get bored of them. I always seem to visualise every main character as Rebecca Bloomwood though which is a bit annoying!

002. Sunrise at 5:20am on Wednesday morning. I had to be at work for half past but I still found time to take this picture - there's no filter on this either. Love it.

003. I got bored whilst waiting to pick mum up so I spent money, logic! These were on offer for £2.50 each and I was instantly drawn to the regal purple packaging. Wonder if they'll be any good, has anybody tried them? I think they're relatively new though.

004. Had to get the bus to work on Thursday and it wasn't the most enjoyable of experiences, there are so many disgusting people who live round here! I've definitely got far too used to the luxury of having the car.

005. Standard Starbucks in town.

006. Sizing up my false nails. I was really impressed with these Broadway ones, they're a perfect shape and size and look so natural. Will probably purchase these again, they defs come highly recommended from yours truly!

007. End result of my painted false nails, I used Inglot 703 which is my fave colour at the minute and then used Models Own Disco Heaven from the Hedkandi collection. 

008. Trying to decide if the bow AND necklace was too much? I still don't know if it is or not but I went with it anyway.

009. CURLY STRAWS.

Payday treats

 

Why is it that whenever I want to actively bankrupt myself there is never anything that catches my eye when I go shopping? It's always such a no win situation!

I originally went to town looking for something to wear for going out tomorrow night, but as per usual there was nothing I liked. I had toyed with the idea of paying for next day delivery for this dress from Topshop but decided against it, pretty much regretting it now though! I was also going to get the black version of this and just accessorize it with crazy neons but I never. I do still quite like that idea though!

Instead, I bought some false nails. Has anybody tried these ones before? I liked them because they're actually made to be painted so we'll see how they turn out. My actual nails have been so neglected recently that I'm genuinely ashamed of myself. I also picked up both these pieces of jewellery from the Topshop sale - £7 for both of them! How amazing is the moustache ring though? I really love the stupid moustache trend that has been around for a while, it's so random and I think it's hilarious. I mean, who wouldn't want to wear a moustache on their finger?! I've said moustache far too many times in this paragraph. MOVING ON.

Okay so, this Ted Baker clutch is the ultimate splurge. Why do I think I just have a casual £69 lying around for a GOING OUT BAG? I'm so ridiculous sometimes/all the time. But in my defence I had been eyeing it up on the website for a while and it will get used pretty much every time I go out, so I guess the cost per use will be acceptable! It doesn't photograph very well but I absolutely adore it. It comes in a gorgeous pale pink and a bright orange too which I really want, but having all three really would be silly.

I need to go for a little afternoon sleep now and then when I wake up I'm going to dye my hair back brown before going to work at 10 tonight. I stupidly agreed to work until 6am but in return I got the weekend off. Every cloud and all that!

John Frieda Full Repair

Some of you will probably know that I was sent the whole range of this new John Freida Full Repair back in March. I've been using the shampoo and conditioner everyday since and they're definitely my new favourite! If you remember the original post I did (see here if not) you'll know that my hair has been a complete nightmare since I discovered straighteners. It did start to repair itself when I had the whole lot chopped off a couple of years ago but I still have to use heat on it everyday to get it the way I like it, so this range is perfect for me.

Full Repair claims to help mend and restore both the look and feel of overworked hair and leave it feeling clean and soft, as well as helping to detangle and reduce the risk of breaking and snagging - and it really does do what it says on the tin! My hair is left feeling fresh and always smells amazing (I usually use the shampoo as shower gel when I go away to save on space, that's how nice it is) and it definitely gets rid of any product build up; something I usually have because I use far more hairspray and serum that is actually necessary! My Moroccan Oil has also taken a back seat because I've genuinely found that these reduce the need for it.

I've been using both these everyday since I received them but I definitely plan to repurchase these, and for someone who is a buy-whatever-is-on-offer-at-the-time type of girl (usually Herbal Essences!), that's quite a big deal when these retail for around a fiver a go! That said, I do like to swap and change the products I use quite regularly because I always think that if I overuse something (especially hair products) then the effect it has never seems to be as good as it once was - does that even make sense?! I'm currently using those massive 500ml bottles of Aussie but I'll be stocking up on Full Repair for when they run out!

Have you tried any of the Full Repair range? Do you love it as much as I do? If you have dry or damaged hair then I do fully recommend them. At the minute all John Freida products are currently two for £7.50 in Boots too.

Instagram #12

 

This blog post comes to you from the comfort of my living room where I am hanging out of my arse (what's new?) and sat in complete darkness while I catch up with The Voice. Two bottles of wine on a Sunday evening and being out until 2am probably wasn't one of the best ideas I've ever had, but I suppose you live and learn!

001. Breakfast of absolute champions. I could do with that right now actually, perfect hangover cure if you ask me!

002. Probably my first ever non-alcoholic cocktail but it was so good. I went to Damon's for dinner in the week and to be honest this was probably the nicest thing I consumed all evening. Wasn't impressed with the food at all.

003. Best pyjama bottoms ever? I definitely think so. Wish I could wear them 4eva and alwayz.

004. THIS SONG MAKES ME SO HAPPY. I have spent a huge amount of time going through iTunes lists of top tens and have discovered so many forgotten gems including Wayne Wonder, Kevin Lyttle and Akon. Happy happy memories.

005. Pretty sky at the end of my road, I genuinely pulled over in the car to Instagram this - not entirely sure what my life has come to.

006. Late nights and early mornings led me to get in from work and curl up with some Sex & The City. Perfect! 

007. Hello drunk wine face everywhere.

008. CUPCAKES. So, so pretty and so tasty!

009. Obligatory toilet mirror shot, this is the tie dye top from this post.

Holiday style

*featured post

Left to right: Kanebo Mascara, Kanebo 10 Minute Mask, Acqua di Parma Eau de Toilette, Laura Mercier Nail Varnish and Melissa Odabash Bikini.

We all want to look our best on holiday but when the salt, sun and chlorine work against us and leave us with thirsty skin and dry hair, what's a girl to do? 

There are a selection of fantastic products that can help you out in your predicament so there's no need to worry. Clever little products that mean we can get rid of the three different mascaras we used and consolidate it into one so you look like the best capsule packer around! 

Kanebo mascara is brilliant at helping in this mission. The amazing little mascara is waterproof in cool water, but budges easily when faced with warmer temperatures, making it perfect for day by the pool and minimising removal time in the evening. Laura Mercier have a rainbow of colours in their nail varnish range to make your fingers and toes look salon perfect, and Acqua di Parma will finish off your appearance with a subtle whiff of woody, Mediterranean tones. When you get home you’ll be transported back to your beach every time you smell it.

Instagram #11

001. One of my fave pictures from Newcastle last week. I wish I could rewind time so we could do it all over again, I really did have the best time! The Internet has found me some of the best friends and I don't care how pathetic people thinks that makes me.

002. Me and my friend Niall, this was from Tuesday night. I love this picture too!

003. Hangover Starbucks with my friend, Chelsea, who I don't spend enough time with anymore.

004. I dyed my hair this colour except it didn't turn out as bright as the box promised. Everytime I dye my hair and I'm disappointed it just makes me want to bleach it and then colour it so I get a properly vibrant result. I don't know if I dare though!

005. Me and Louie, he's the best pug/dog ever. His owner is alright too.

006. New phone case courtesy of Iconemesis. I did a post here if you missed it.

007. Dominos with my fave boys which was delivered by a very unexpected driver.

008. Nachos at the pub quiz, which we came second in! Yessss, thank God for Google!

009. I finally managed to get a nose ring in, three years after having my nose pierced. I think I like it but I'm scared it's going to fall out ALL THE TIME. Soz for the offensive lack of make-up too!

Terracotta

This is my new fave top EVA, srsly. And it was only £22.99. BARG. I love it, I'm always drawn to sheer, button-up-to-the-top, orange coloured shirts and this is definitely no exception. I already own about three other similar tops but let's not talk about that.

I got this last week from New Look whilst I was in Newcastle avec Rachel, Klee, Charlene and Rani. It's from one of the consessions in there called Vindictive, I never usually look at any of the other brands available in highstreet stores because everything always seems to look horribly tacky and really chavvy. A bit like Lipsy. But I dunno, this caught my eye and I didn't even bother to try it on. THAT'S HOW MUCH I LOVED IT. I love the sleeves, the shape of it, the pretend pockets. JUST EVERYTHING.

I could probably do with a massive statement necklace to wear with it but I haven't found anything that's quite right just yet so I've made do with a black bow tie. I actually wore Klee's 50p Primark one when we went out on Monday night, and then on Tuesday (yes, I went out again and wore the same thing, I'm a tramp) I wore it with this necklace that I won from Temporary Secretary just after Christmas.

The bow I've pictured though is one that my auntie made for me and I think it's genius, I'll never have to try and tie a bow nicely again because I've got this one that is on a piece of ribbon with elastic and a hook & eye. Amazing!

Glitter & bows

The thing I love most about having an iPhone (apart from my new bezzie chick, Siri) is the massive choice of cases. Not gonna lie, I was lusting over various cases before I even owned the thing! 

I was kindly sent the gorgeous and amazingly cute bow case from the people over at Iconemesis. They're a brand I first came across when I saw other blogs had featured their cases and seriously, some of the designs they have available are incredible. I mean, who doesn't want Fifi Lapin keeping guard on the back of their phone? I like them because they're that little bit different, I've never seen bows like this on any other case, not even on eBay who usually have every design under the sun. I just wish I could have every single one! Would that be unreasonable? Admittedly, they are a little bit overpriced at £25 a go, but people pay that for Cath Kidston cases so I guess it's not a totally unjust price - I suppose it comes down to how much you're personally willing to pay. However, I will be giving you all the chance to win a case of your choice over on Twitter very soon so watch this space!

It's also pretty obvious that I am a massive fan of anything remotely tacky with a little bit (a lot) of bling. This glittery case was only a tenner and I got it from Tesco. I wasn't looking for anything fancy but I got it on the day I got my iPhone when I was in pretty desperate need of something/anything to protect it. 

What case do you have for your phone? AREN'T THEY FUN TO TALK ABOUT? SHOW ME YOURS. I do enjoy seeing what designs people have!

You'll be in my heart

I really, really love this Primark dress and for £13, I wouldn't usually complain but the fit of it makes me sad. It's absolutely perfect everywhere except for over my boobs, it's not even tight across them it just DOESN'T FIT. It's weird, I can't explain what I mean but I'm sure you can either tell from these photos or you already know from personal experience (defs another blogger bandwagon right here). It's not even as if I could go up a size because then it'll be too big everywhere else. OH WOE.

I'm in two minds about getting a refund on it or my Mum suggested maybe sewing in a press stud between the buttons so it doesn't gape? I don't know, would that look stupid? I REALLY AM TORN, I should probably just keep it but then part of me thinks I could put the £13 towards something nicer/similar from somewhere else where these ridiculous issues won't occur.

WHAT SHOULD I DO GUYS? HELP A SISTA OUT. Oh, also. I could never be a fashion ~blogga because taking outfit pictures is probably one of the most stressful experiences ever ever ever.

One final thing, I had my first ever article published via the Yahoo Contributors Network (I got my own byline and everything!) last night titled 10 things I love about Olly Murs, which probably couldn't be more appropriate so if you could all click that link that would be gr8. You don't have to read it, but if you do then feel free to leave a nice comment - there are only three so far and two of them aren't very nice :(

Instagram #10

001. A bit of a naughty late night Sunday treat - I went to Tesco and bought lots of healthy things but saw this on offer for £2.22 and who can resist Ben & Jerry's for that price?!

002. April showers. This weather we're having at the moment is SO BIZARRE and it's really messing with my head. Can summer just hurry up now please, I'm sick of my hair being constantly ruined by surprise rain.

003. I finally joined the iPhone 4s club, Siri is my new best friend. I like him most because he always replies to me when I moan.

004. Playing around with the camera on my phone, this is my mum's car and the car that I drive around and act all chavvy in. I love it.

005. Still just playin' with my phone and the blur settings on Instagram, amazing. I'm so easily impressed!

006. I should have been asleep earlier on Friday night but instead I stayed up and watched Adele (I wish she was my best friend) live at the Royal Albert Hall which meant I was as mardy as my actual arse on Saturday at work.

007. Orange face and pink lips! This is me wearing Revlon's Strawberry Shortcake lip butter, it is defs my new fave lip product.

008. Pink champagne with hibiscus flowers on Easter Sunday after the world's most boring shift.

009. Reliving my youth! The results of the Easter Egg hunt my dad did for my big sister, her boyfriend and me. We're probably too old for rhyming clues but we still got stuck and it was just as fun as the one we last did which was 11 years ago!