Models Own Free Make up kit!

Hello everyone

I meant to mention this last week but in Fabulous magazine which is free with the News of the World on Sundays they were doing a giveaway where you need to collect 2 out of 3 tokens and you can get a free Models Own eye make up kit which is worth £20.00. You can only collect this from Tesco's.

I picked up my make up kit today.




















This includes:

Models Own black mascara, black eyeliner and Goldie-Rocks eyeshadow due




















This is meant to create a smoky eye look.





















and eyelash curlers and tweezers.




















I have never tried Models Own products so I will give this a try.

Have a look here for details of how you can claim as there is still time. I think you can also collect the tokens from the website.

http://www.modelsownit.com/blog/models-own-fabulous/

Also whilst I was in tesco I picked up this necklace which was originally £6.00 but was reduced to £1.50. I think its really cute I love the wooden butterfly and the little blue beads.




















Lisa-Jane
xx

Primark Spring/Summer 2011

I know a lot of people hate Primark but I love it!
The reason I love Primark is that you can get affordable fashion and if it only lasts one season than thats fine by me.

Having seen a preview of their Spring/Summer 2011 collection I definitely want these items if I can find them in store as knowing Primark they will sell out pretty early.

I love both these bags but especially the floral one.

















































































I also like the 3rd dress along.


















Of course it depends what they look like in reality as Primark can be a bit hit and miss.

Will you be looking for any of these items?

Lisa-Jane
xx

102 followers and reminder of my giveaway

I cannot believe it but I actually have 102 followers!
I just want to say thankyou to you all, I am so grateful for having so many people interested in my little blog.

Also just a quick reminder to say there is still time to enter my giveaway, please have a look here - http://brunette-lady.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway-time.htmlspan>

Thank you so much

Lisa-Jane

xx

H&M Spring 2011

Hello lovelies


Firstly just to let you all know the lovely Sadie from Butterfly Wings is doing a brilliant giveaway. Take a look here http://brandnewbutterflywings.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway.html

Today I had a catalogue through from H&M with the new spring items and there are so many things I love.

These are my favourites, what do you think?


These wedges are fabulous!

Gorgeous dress!

These are sooo cute they also have them in floral and blue denim! I will definitely be buying these!

This would not suit my shape but it would look great on smaller chested girls ...its so cute.

I love this!

I really want this too!

Lisa-Jane
xx

**Versatile Blogger Award**

Versatile Blogger Award














I have been given an award from http://daisyloves01.blogspot.com/ - thank you so much.


The "Rules":
1. Thank and link back to who gave you the award
2. Share 7 things about yourself
3. Pass it along to 7 blogs you've recently discovered and enjoy
4. Leave your recipient a note, telling them about the award.

Seven things about me (sorry if I havementioned these before in previous posts):

1 ~ I don't drink, have never taken drugs and never smoked. My dad's dad was an alcoholic so my dad never had alcohol in the house when we were growing up. Most people think that would make you rebel and drink more but it didn't for me. Instead when I go out with friends I never drink. I am quite a friendly/chatty person so I can always have a laugh without having a drink and I am not the boring teetotaller in the corner...well so people have told me!

2 ~ I love animals probably more than people. Animals love you unconditionally they don't care who you are or what you are.

3 ~ I wear make up every day and like to look glam every day. I would not say I was really high maintenance although I think my husband would disagree.

4 ~ I have one brother and one sister. I had another sister who died at 10 days old of cot death and I always wonder what she would have been like, she would have been 7 years older than me. I also found out a few years back that I have a half brother out there. I have been trying to find him. All I know is he will be in his 40's and was born in Cornwall.

5~ I have always had long hair except when I was 5 when my mum cut it short and I cried that I looked like a boy. I love long hair and will never have it short.

6 ~ I am a real 'girl'! I cry at lots of things I am very emotional. I am very soft and very soppy and I love all things girlie. I am not like a airhead Barbie though, I do have strong morals and opinions on things.

7 ~ As a child I loved reading and dancing. I went to ballet, tap and jazz dance classes. I always wanted to be a professional dancer. I was never happier then when I had my ballet or tap shoes on.

I am passing this award to:

http://adaisychaindream.blogspot.com/

http://stylefrost.blogspot.com/

http://haphazard-afternoon.blogspot.com/

http://charly-sciencegeekchic.blogspot.com/

http://hairadviceandallthingsnice.blogspot.com/

http://passionforfashion1983.blogspot.com/

http://brandnewbutterflywings.blogspot.com/

Lisa-Jane!
xx

A question of jeans?

Hello

I really would like your opinions.

I am not a jeans girl I only own about 2 pairs, one of which are skinny jeans from Primark so they are cheap and the other are skinny flares from Topshop.

Years ago I used to love bootleg jeans when they were really in but for the past 5 years or so I have found I am wearing jeans less and less.

I think jeggings have taken over for me and I love them.

I have now decided I really want a decent pair of jeans just one that I can wear with pretty little tops or fitted jumpers but I want a mega flattering pair and I really need your advice on what jeans to get!

So what style do you think is best for me, I am top heavy and slimmer on the bottom half, currently a size 12 but hoping to be a size 10 soon.
So would bootleg be best or maybe straight leg or even skinny???

I want something that fits well and looks flattering so nothing baggy ie boyfriend jeans and also a pair that will just always look great and will always be in.

Also I would love to wear my skinny flares again but what shoes do you usually wear with yours? I was thinking of peeptoe wedges!

Thanks

Lisa-Jane
xx

*****GIVEAWAY TIME*****

Hi everyone

Well finally as last I am doing my giveaway.

These are the lovely items that one lucky blogger will win.

Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom gift set




















Miso Bow earrings and Accessorize teardrop earrings





















Novelty Strawberry Bag (this opens up into a cute little shopper bag) & Next lipstick case with mirror.





















Bumpits





















No17 Lasting Fix Nail Polish - Sherbet Lemon (this is a lovely colour for spring/summer)




















Dove Beauty Body Moisturiser





















If you would like to enter then these are the rules (as such!)

a) Be (or become) a follower of my blog.
b) Mention this giveaway in one of your posts.
c) Leave me a comment saying that you want to enter and what you would like to see more of in my blog!

This contest is open to all bloggers that are followers or become a follower and the closing date for entrants is midnight on Thursday 27th January. The winner will be drawn at random and announced on my blog on Friday 28th January 2011.

Thank you and good luck

Lisa-Jane

xx

Redecorating - New Bathroom

We are in the process of decorating our house and our bathroom is the next place to be done.

We have been looking at bathrooms for a while but we finally decided to buy this one in the B&Q sale.

























I love the bath and I love the shape of the sink. We only have a small bathroom so we are having a shower in the bath.

We are also having similar wall tiles to these but a bit lighter and we already have the light wooden flooring.
We are hoping to get this completed by the middle of February we just need to find time to start it. There is so much work involved as we have to get all the old wall tiles off first, a task I am not looking forward to as it creates so much mess.

I am so looking forward to having a bath as at the moment we only have a shower.

Its so exciting to finally make a start on redecorating.

Lisa-Jane
xx

My sale dress and shoes (pics)

Hi fellow bloggers

Well all my goodies I ordered arrived yesterday...........yay!
I was all excited....its just so nice when you get things through the post.

Firstly the ASOS floral dress, I love it. Even though its a small/medium it does fit. Its quite short so I will probbaly wear it with leggings or it would be ok with bare legs on a night out.

Its tulip shape so it does look a tiny bit baggy in the middle but that could be easily rectified with a waist belt.

The leather lace up shoes are gorgeous and such a bargain at only £7.00. I love them.

Gosh I so wish it was summer now I feel all summery in that outfit, its so grey and miserable outside today!

I did the exercise video for the 1st time last night. There are 5 10 minute workouts but I did 20 mins and it was really good. Its fast but not too fast and the routines are easy to follow.
I felt better afterwards. I plan to do this 4-5 times a week in either 10 or 20 minute routines.
I shall soon be fit and toned...or so I hope!!!

Yesterday I booked a litte weekend away in May with my husband and my parents.
Should be nice we are only going down to Devon so its not too far to go.

I was also browsing the ASOS website again this morning and I saw this dress for only £6.00, I love the style I plan to wear it with my tan peep toes shoes from New Look.
























I ordered it on the free super saver delivery.

I think its good that ASOS are finally offering free delivery and free returns.

Thanks for all your lovely comments on my previous post its really encouraging.

Take care
Lisa-Jane
xx

The New Year Fitness bug

I know its a new year and people always make new years resolutions and fail to stick to them but I have started a diet.....(oh yeah I hear you say that will last 2 minutes!!), but this time I feel different this time I am determined I will succeed. I have got my willpower back and I know I can do it.

I had a massive wake up call on Boxing Day. We went to my in-laws and they have a set of scales (which we did't have) so I weighed myself and I was disgusted with what my weight was. I am so ashamed I cannot even tell you as I feel so embarassed and angry with myself for getting to this size.

About 5 years ago I was about 9-9 and a half stone and I am only 5ft 3ins I was going to aerobic classes 3 times a week and I was so toned and fit. I was a size 8-10.

Over the past 5 years I was diagnosed with an Under Active Thyroid (not that thats the only thing to blame for my weight gain), but it has not helped plus as I have been depressed so therefore I have been eating a lot of junk food and I did not realise how it has been creeping up on me.

Now 5 years on I am a 12 and if I don't stop I will be a size 14 before I know it and I am so scared! Please don't get me wrong I am not saying a size 14 is fat but for me I feel a lot heavier and a lot bigger than I used to be and I don't like it at all. I have no body confidence at the moment I absolutely hate looking in the mirror.

I have ordered this DVD from Amazon it was only £3.99 and it has 5 ten minute workouts so I am going to at least try and do it 4 - 5 times a week I have the time so I have no excuse and I have done it before I can do it again.
I know I can do this now I feel ready and I have the willpower and everytime I feel like eating junk food I look at old photos and it will remind me of what I can achieve.

























We are planning to go back to Tenerife in July and I plan to have got back to an 8-10 by then I think this is a realistic goal and if I can shed the weight before July then even better.

I also went out yesterday and brought a set of digital scales so therefore I can keep a note of my weight.
I have measured my whole body and made a note of it, I am not going to publish this as I am so ashamed but when I have lost the weight I will publish the figures.

The thing is I think by writing this on my blog it will make me want to succeed even more.

I am not going to be just another person who starts a new year diet and gives up in 2weeks this is going to work for me.

Sorry I know this is a long self indulgent post but writing this has helped me to get this off my mind as I have been so upset the last few days.

The dress ordered from ASOS I brought in a S/M deliberately so I will get into this by summer. I still have not receved it yet as I ordered it on the super saver so it takes a while.

I have so many clothes I can still get into but they are so tight. I want to be able to wear them again but feel great in them.

I shall keep you posted on my progess.

Thanks for reading!

Lisa-Jane xx