Made with LOVE

I just love handmade jewellery, there unquiness, there's so much time and effort going into each piece. I'm going to show you a few of my favorite handmade sellers that are either new or one's ive liked for a very long time!

I love crafty

Just gorgeous, I have never seen anything so beautifully handmade.

I love crafty has a beautiful shop in Bristol, I wish I lived near, as I'd of loved to visit.

Mybutterfly63

Skull earrings! Love these.

Kellyisglitter

Kelly has just opened her shop, go check it out!

storm tea cups
Again, beautiful pieces, here are just few of my favourites by Jennifer,

The strawberry necklace is my ultimate fave!
I'm a sucker for anything strawberry ;)

perfectly polished

I really hope you check these sellers out there pieces are brilliant! What's your favourite? have you ordered from these beauties before?

http://www.stormteacup.co.uk/
http://perfectlypolishedjewels.bigcartel.com
http://weareglittershop.bigcartel.com/
http://folksy.com/shops/lmdesigns
http://perfectlypolishedjewels.bigcartel.com/

Lauren x

Saras Secret

A place for all things vintage and pretty!-
This is a secret you can share with all! :)

Today I am sharing with you all,some handmade, vintage jewelry by a fellow blogger, and a good friend.
I'm excited to show you her amazing work!
The lady behind these pretty creations is...... Claire :)I just love hand made jewelery,I love how much time and effort go into each piece, not to mention how unique yet fashionable they are.

So what has Claire named her online shop?
Saras Secret!

Pretty name!
She is currently building her online shop, but for now check out her facebook page.
here are some of my favorite pieces:All postage for UK and Ireland is £2 per item and for International £3.50 per item.


You can see Claire's blog here: http://www.thefashiontellersnotes.blogspot.com/

and please, if your on facebook, become a fan of saras secret by clicking HERE
she will be updating it with new items and will hold competitions!

If you purchase anything please let me know what you got! & if your a jewelry lover and always on the look out for new hand made pieces, I hoped this helped! :)

Lauren x

Eyeko and the charming girl....

Hey Everyone!

I'm starting toady's post with something I won on a twitter competition a few weeks back,
its a stunning gold look elephant necklace, from This charming Girl..
I really do think you should check them out, there amazing!
Everythings handmade & vintage.
www.thischarminggirl.com
Now onto Eyeko!!
I was kindly sent some things to review about 2 months ago.
I might be the last person to write this up & You've seen loads of these posts but hey!
I've been busy! but now im back to blogging :)
So this is what eyeko sent me...

3 nail polishes and a graffiti eyeliner pen..

These nail polishes are from there new range.
The first nail paint which you can see on the far left is 'Coral polish' altho it looks quite red on camera, its more orangery in real life.
the second nail polish which you can see below on the left is 'vampira polish'
not something I would wear on a every day basis but great for Halloween!
this is black with red glitter.
Last but not least my favorite one of the three.. 'Tea rose'
I have never seen a nail paint like this, its such a pretty unique pink!
I just love it!
My verdict on the polishes...
id give them a 4/5.They chipped after a couple of days where as my other polishes i use last about a week with a top coat..
the application was quite good,no streaks, all three needed second coats, however I felt coral and vampira could have done with a third.

Graffiti eyeliner.
Eyeko sent me this in navy, I normally go for a black eyeliner but still, I love this,
I found applying this was alot easier then any other eyeliner I've ever used,
as you can see from the picture above its like a felt tip pen, so your just drawing this onto your eye, you can judge how thick you want it, where as other eyeliners do what they want and i always end up with a thicker line then what I wanted!
I give this a 5/5
I'm going to order this in black though :)
Here's the eyeko website:
http://www.eyeko.com/
and don't forget to enter my ambassador code if your wanting to buy anything!
You will get a free gift :)
*E3803*

Thanks,


.....Lauren x

My Gift from Abby

I get really excited when receiving things through the post. Id love to shop online but being card less, is the issue.
The lovely Abby told me she bought me a little something, she didn't give any hints on what it was, I was so intrigued, I didn't have a clue! Excited to receive my gift through the post is a under statement!
Anyway, this is what she very kindly got me :D

A Vintage Paris Neckalce

I'm in love with this necklace, Abby saw this and thought of me, she knows how much I love Paris, and anything thats clothes/accessorise related..
This is so pretty, It's so perfectly made, Its my favorite necklace of all time!

A Chunky Paris Bangle

Again I love this bangle, I don't actually own a chunky bangle apart from this one,
it will go perfect with a dress jumper, or anything come to think of it! Loveee it! ♥


Emily Loves Vintage

[Click on the pic to view her shop.]
This girl is so talented, all her jewelry is handmade bu her, I had never heard of her before Abby sent me these gifts.. I'm so happy she did.
The packaging was is soo cute..

Also Check out Abby's blog! I love it, and i think she needs more follower's, we started blogging around the same time, she means alotttt to me! I love sitting back in my chair cup of tea in hand reading her posts!
♥
Thank youu Abby :)

I hit the sale's!

I hit the sales last Monday..I thought it was abit late to grab any good bargains but thought id have a browse & I'm so so glad I did!
Ive been unwell over Christmas (poor me!) so was gutted when i couldn't get out on boxing day.

I'm happy with what I got though!

If you have read my previous post, I'm having a storage dilemma.
I remember everyone raving about the Blossom storage set in whsmith.
So thought id have a look if my local had one..
& I came across this cute cupcake range :]

Adorable arnt they? the girl who served me in new look later that day asked what they were when she saw my bags, and she said she was heading to smithy's to get some!
The big draw set cost me £9.99 down from £14.99 as you can see.
then I bought two photo boxes that cost me £2.99 each down from £8.99
I wont be using them as photo boxes tho, Il be putting bits and bobs, like lush bars or nail varnishes in them.
Il keep you updated on what I store in these :)

Next I headed to accessorize...

...to find a lubberly 70% off sale.. woo get in :]
I could have bought so much more, but had to stop myself.
I have a obsession for butterflies, there beautiful and lately I have to have everything i see with butterflies..I bought the necklace above which I think is stunning!
this cost me £3.60, Normal prize: £12

Gorgeous floral printed butterfly ear ring's..
Normal price: £5
Cost me: £1.50

Again Butterfly earrings with Perl stones
Normal price: £6
Cost me: £1.80

Anchor ribbon bracelet
Normal price:£8
Cost me: £2.10

I also have an obsession for anything Paris related, esp the eiffel tower.
As my surname is Paris it means alot to me! I was so happy to see this!
Normal price: £12
Cost me: £3.60

And finally this necklace that I was going to buy months back but always forgetting to.
Another Paris necklace that is just to cute, look at the little bow!
Normal price: £6
Cost me: £1.80
I saved myself some moneys! result ;)

My boyfriend is going to have to drag me away from this shop tomorrow when we go into town, as i know i wont be able to help myself.

I also went into New look and spent £40
and got alot of bargains!
If you want to see the haul from new look let me know, but here's a sneak peek!

What did you get in the sales? Id love to know!

♥