Beauty Blogger Tag ♥

Hello ladies

Hope you are all well.  I am so sorry I meant to post photos of my new coat! I will try and get around to doing it sometime this week.

I saw this tag on someone's blog and thought I would give it a go


1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

Its really long has some natural wave.

2. What is your natural hair color?

Dark brown, although I was white blonde as a child so I don't know what happened! 

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

I never dye it, I did a patch test of a box dye and came out in a small rash so I am too scared now.  I have sensitive skin.  I used to use V05 Colour mousse which was safe and I loved it as it just gave it a richer colour but then they stopped making it! Been looking for a replacement ever since. 

4. How often do you wash your hair?

Every other day.

 

5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?

I never wear my hair up although Mike and others say it suits me but I feel prefer it down. I do wear hair slides, bands and sonetimes I plait the top by the fringe. 

 

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

I do them myself.

7. How often to you change your nail polish?

Every few days, depends on when it gets chipped

8. Do you polish your toes in the winter, too or just in the summer?

yes, always.  I hate unpolished toe nails!

9. How long does it take to put on your makeup?
 

15-20 mins for an everyday face but probably 40 mins if I'm going out somewhere special!

 

10. What do you do first? Face or eyes?

Face, then eyes then lastly lips

11. Do you "collect" makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?
 

I don't really collect it I usually buy it when its ran out unless I want to try a new product.

12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?
 

I've never worn them, I am too scared I would get glue in my eye....

13. Do you do a full face of makeup every day?

Yes, I hate my skin so have to wear make up every day unfortunately.  I would not open the front door without it!

14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone (or with family)?

Yes

15. Will you leave the house without makeup?

Never ever ever, not on your nelly!

16. How many high end products do you have?
 

Probably 1, I tend to choose products not tested on animals. I prefer to spend money on clothes and accessories rather than make up!

17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

Not as much as I should!

18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?

Usually I do it the night before but then somedays I put it on and think 'no I don't like that' and change.

19. How often do you change your handbag?

Now and again not very often really. 

20. What time do you get up and go to sleep?

I get up at between 6-7 depending on what time I have to be in work and go to bed around 10ish

21. How often and when do you workout?

Well...because I don't have a car at the momet I have not been going to the gym...and don't I notice it!  I am getting a car soon so will definitely be going back.
When I was at my slimmest I went to the gym 3 times a week but looking back now although my body looked good my face looked too thin.

22. Left-handed or Right-handed?

Right-handed.

23. How tall are you?

5ft 3ins

24. Do you speak a foreign language?
 

No, I would love to though

25. How many pets do you have?

Yes, one cat

26. How often are you on Blogger?

Not as often as I should.

27. Do you read the comments posted blogs?

I read every single comment. I don't reply to them all as its usually a time thing but I do try to reply as much as I can. If people ask me a specific question I will reply. :)

28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

Yeah definitely all the time.  I am a 'list' girl I write lists for everything.  As soon as I see something on someone's blog I will write it down! I even put alarms on my phone as reminders ha ha

29. How did you come up with your blog name?
 

Well...I am a brunette, I have to admit I love being brunette and have never wanted to be blonde I just don't think it would suit me. I thought diaries as its more of a diary than anything else. 

30. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?

I have a Panasonic Lumix digital camera,

31. How often do you clean your house? (Daily, weekly, other)

Because I work full time I usually clean at the weekend and maybe once in the week...is that bad??

32. What is your favorite color?

Pink....how did you guess!

33. What is your favorite beauty/fashion magazine?

Look or Reveal

34. Do you swear?

No, I really don't like it at all.  I don't mind people swearing around me I just would not use that language myself.  I suppose I was just never bought up around people who swore as my parents were very anti bad language!   

35. What are you doing with the rest of your day? 

Watcing TV, exercising and reading.  I am in the middle of a Linwood Barclay book and I cannot put it down. I am going to watch 999 Whats your emergency later.  I love this programme but it does have a lot of bad language in lol :)

Feel free to do the tag and post your links below, I'd love to see everyone's answers
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I'm back with a new bag!

Hello lovelies

 

Well we are back from our few days away, we ate loads, relaxed and generally had fun.

 

I also have a new bag courtesy of TK Maxx.

 

I don't know why but TK Maxx is one of those shops I rarely go in but I think I should definitely go in there more often.  You have to really have a good rummage to find the great items though.

 

I bought this tan Nica bag which was originally £59.99 for £29.99....I love it.

 

 

 

It looks great and its large enough to carry all my stuff in..I do carry the kitchen sink around with me! :)

 

Mike also bought me a coat in there which I shall blog about over the weekend, its gorgeous.

 

I shall be catching up on all your blogs today.

 

Have a lovely weekend

Lisa-Jane

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£100 New Look haul

Hiya

 

Thank you for all your lovely birthday wishes, I had a great day yesterday.  I did not want to do a post on what I was bought, I already mentioned Mike bought me a gorgeous sparkly DKNY watch and he is taking me away for the week.

 

 

 

 

I also just wanted to show you my gorgeous flowers I had delivered to work on Friday.

 

 

They were from my closest friend and they are just stunning.  They came in the cream vase which is also really beautiful.

 

Well I have actually only spent £200 of my New Look vouchers so far.  I don't want to use them all at once as they will last for ages but when Mike took me shopping yesterday I ended up seeing quite a few things I liked.

 

My favourite buy was this gorgeous Cream Peplum jumper.

Its so soft and warm and really flattering

 

 

 

 

Mela love London black lace skater dress - I love this although its extremely short and was £28 which I think is quite expensive! I was in two minds whether to take it back as its so short but I love the style and I love the bust and sleeves.  I was thinking I could wear it with thick tights or wear leggings and high heels.  I don't really want to part with it as it looks really nice but its incredibly short!  The thing is I am only 5ft 3ins as well so I don't know how tall girls get on with buying dresses it must be a nightmare! :(

 

 

 

Black lace heels - I have been after a pair of black heels for ages and totally adored these...they look so classy.

 

 

Beige studded heels - I adore these shoes they look stunning on.  I am not a big fan of studs but words cannot express how much I love these.

 

 

 

 

 

Black longline cardigan - a basic but I have been looking for a black cardi for ages but they were never the right length or fit.

 

 

Nude studded purse

 

 

 

I also bought some black leggings

 

Well thats me shopped out for a while.  I am off to start packing for our week away.

 

Have a lovely week and I will catch up on all your blogs when I am back.

 

Bye for now

 

Lisa-Jane

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The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month

Its my birthday

Hello everyone

 

Its my birthday today and I feel well and truly spoilt. 
 

 

Today Mike took me shopping and bought me a gorgeous DKNY watch that I have loved for a while and I also spent some more of the New Look vouchers.  

 

 I have the week off work now yippee.  Mike has booked a week away in Devon...so excited

 

In other news I have been offered another job within the company I work for, its only a 12 month secondment but I am over the moon.

 

Have a lovely weekend.

 

Lisa-Jane

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I ♥ Forever 21 - little order!!!

Hiya ladies

 

I have probably menioned it just a few times before but I love Forever 21.

 

I think their prices are low, similar to Primark but their clothing is just a better quality.

 

I am so looking forward to visiting Birmingham next month as they have a massive store and I feel like a kid in a candy shop in there!

 

In the meantime I could not resist ordering a couple of cardigans.

 

Cream Lace Overlay Cardigan 

 

 

peach cardigan

 

 

 

What I also love about Forever 21 is their delivery service is fabulous.  It cost £3.95 and its delivered usually within 2 days and its tracked so they send you a text message to say when its going to be delievered within the exact hour. 
 

I received my order today and the lace one is stunning, its a lovely thick material and it only cost £13.50.

I also ordered some gorgeous underwear that was in the sale and its so pretty and stunning. 

 

Have you ever ordered from Forever 21?

 

Lisa-Jane
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My new cream coat ♥ and booties!

Hiya

I am so sorry for the lack of posting lately and I am going to try to be a better blogger in future...slap hands :) 

I think its because you know you go through those stages when you get 'bloggers block' as I call it.  I am definitely in that stage at the moment but hopefully it will pass.  I have quite a lot on my mind at the moment which I don't really want to go into on here but also a week today is a special birthday for me...argh...I have to admit I am scared! :( 

Anyway onto better things, I received the 2 pairs of New Look boots last week (from a previous post) but was rather unimpressed so they went straight back.  They both looked like wellingtons on me..I mean do they not make boots for small calves!

In the meantime I saw this gorgeous cream coat in New Look.  I always think cream coats are classy and expensive looking if they are kept in good condition and you don't get them too dirty...I will try anyway!
 

I love this coat its really flattering. I have a cream winter hat and I am thinking how lovely it would look with this coat.

 

 

 

 

 

I also bought these light brown boots in the teen section.  These boots are a nice height and look great with tights or jeans.

Have a lovely weekend

 

Lisa-Jane

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New Look small haul

Hiya

Yesterday I popped into New Look to spend some of my gift cards and here is what I purchased.

 

Firstly my most favourite purchase has to be this gorgeous black lace clutch bag.  I absolutely love this bag is beautiful and it looks a lot more expensive than it was. Its like a fake suede material with lace and has a very thin gold chain as a strap...its gorgeous ♥  They also have this in red.

 

 

 

 

 

Peplum black top - used the photo from the website as mine was rubbish.

 

Kelly Brook cream bra

Also New Look had their jewellery on buy one get one free so I purchased these goregeous earrings and hair slides

 

 

 

 

 

I cannot wait to receive the 2 pairs of boots I ordered too.....love them both.

 

 

 

Also in Primark I did purchase a pretty make up bag as my old one was looking rather tatty.  

 

 

 

and some berry scented candles

 

 

 

 

 

Well I hope you all had a great weekend.

 

Oh and thankyou for all your lovely comments on me winning the New Look prize.  I was in two minds whether to mention it because I was worried people would feel I was boasting, but I was just so overjoyed as like I said before I rarely win anything. 

 

Oh well back to work tomorrow.......... the weekends just go too quickly.

 

Lisa-Jane

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♥ Outfit post and new earrings ♥

Hiya ladies

Well following on from my previous post I still don't think I have gotten over the shock of it.

I popped into town today and I did buy a few things in New Look with my vouchers but in the end I did not spend as much as I thought I would.  I actually only spent £40.00.

I will do a post tomorrow to show you my buys.

This was my outfit I wore into town today:

with flash

without flash

 
Dress - Select
Pink Cardigan = Primark
Tan skinny belt - New Look
Boots - Primark
120 denier tights - Asos

 

I also wore my new Forever 21 earrings

 

 

This afternoon I helped out at a charity jumble sale and now I am eating an apple covered in chocolate with hundred and thousands...yummy! I wish they sold these all the time and not just at Halloween.  I am also listening to 80's and 90's music on you tube.

I rediscovered these two classics I love these songs.

Whenever I listen to Mary's Prayer it reminds me of how great the 80's were.  I know the fashion was pretty dire and there were some dodgy hairstyles but it was a truly great era. 

 

 

 

Lisa-Jane

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I have won free clothes for a year......!

I cannot believe it!!!  Last July I signed up for New Look's newsletter and it states you get entered into a free draw to win £1200 (12 x £100) for every month of the year.

 

Anyway this week I had a rather lovely email in my inbox saying I had been chosen as the winner...there was a bit of a misunderstanding though as I thought there were 12 winners winning £100 each.  I was so thrilled with having £100 of New Look vouchers. 

I asked New Look to send the voucher to my in laws house as we are at work so today on my way home I picked up the envelope which had been sent special delivery.  Anyway inside there was 12 New Look gift cards so I thought 'thats odd there must be £10 on each and maybe 2 were spare' ! as it had mentioned about getting 50p off when you top up the cards.  Its only when I re read the email realised I had actually won £1200 and there is £100 on each voucher...wowsers!

 

I cannot believe it I am not overly lucky so I am in total shock.

 

I have already spent £70 tonight as I ordered these 2 pairs of boots I have been lusting over for a while and I ordered my mum a cardigan that she wanted.

 

 

 

Well I think I need a lie down now to get over the shock, needless to say I am going to treat my close friends and family too.

 

I was going into town tomorrow anyway and guess where I am headed.... I have seen a gorgeous cream coat and a fake fur jacket I really want plus I want some nice black heels, a black party dress as its a special birthday for me in November!!!

 

Have a lovely weekend

 

Lisa-Jane

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