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

This week I......

This week I.....

... went to Starbucks, where I had my first strawberries and cream. I am officially addicted.

Went to York for the first time, and I am in love. What a beautiful place. I only took a few pictures.It was a lovely sunny day and I muchly enjoyed my little adventure.

I hit Lush! oops. I wanted to get a fresh face mask, as my skin is playing up, I was also given a sample of Fresh pharmacy. So far its really helped! I also got The comforter, and pop in the bath, I have repurchased these many times. Lurrrve them.

I bought a new nail paint. Barry M blue moon, I have wanted this colour for some time, whilst in Starbucks a girl had it on, and it looked beaut, so I went straight to boots to purchase.

I tried Half baked for the first time. All I can say is ......YUM

This week I am excited about TV, for once.
I don't normally watch TV, other then eastenders. But I am a huge lover of Big brother and Xfactor, and I am glad there back!
I am also addicted to this song.

How was your week?

Lauren x




all pictures are my own.

LOVE PEACE JOY

Before I start, I'd like to apologise for the dreaded Myspace poses. I have yet to buy a tripod and this is the only way to show you what I am wearing.
A company called Zalando contacted me. Asking me to feature there site on my blog, in exchange I was given a voucher, which I could use on anything I wanted.
I picked this T-shirt. I was browsing the site for a while, and was very close to getting a pair of shoes, but I am a sucker when it comes to slogan t- shirts. The colourful writing also won me over.
I picked the size XS, as I like my t-shirts to be quite tight fitting. It has got that festival look to it, I was hoping to go to Leeds festival, which was also a reason for choosing it, however I think I'm going to London around the time of Leeds fest. Dammit!

I also love the meaning behind "The surgarman"
Here's a little more detail into the brand;
The 70's live! Inspired by singer and songwriter Sixto Rodriquez, the label allows the spirit of the 70's to live on. Rodriguez sold thousands of records in Africa achieving absolute stardom, but it did nothing for a long time. In the USA, where he lived, he was a nobody The history of the “Sugarman,” says that the label is a story of rebirth, the revival of dream and the search for ones own passion, which underlies everything. Anyone can be a forgotten, living legend and: there is a Sugarman in all of us. The designers at Sugarman therefore design T-shirts which capture, through their motifs, parts of the 70s. Whether afro, long hair, beard, hair band, peace-sign or psychedelic colour contrasts – the styles are all striking, rich in colours and send a clear message: the 70”s are back and with them the philosophy of life: Peace, Love and Rock'n'Roll.
You can purchase the t-shirt I am wearing here

There also alot more styles to pick from, click if you are interested!
I had a little money let to spend after choosing the t-shirt, as I was browsing I noticed not only does zalando have fashion on there site, but also a beauty category.
I love Lip smacker lip balms, I have been after the strawberry flavour for a while (as I am strawberry mad) so I was thrilled to find that zalando sell them! :)

Zalando has free shipping. Which is always a bonus. The site has 600 brands and 40,000 products so your spoilt for choice. I decided to agree advertising there site, as a blog reader myself I love finding new fashion and beauty sites on other peoples blogs, So I hope I have helped a few of you! :)
http://www.zalando.co.uk/
Lauren xox

Primark jewelry

I love primark jewelry, I always find gorgeous pieces and its primark, so of course its cheap!
I purchased these back in January/February of this year but forgot to share them with you. Everything is from primark, execept the skull ring which is from asos.

I wore these items in my photo shoots, but I doubt you can see them properly so here's a closer look :) I am going to primark soon so let me know if you would like a haul!

Lauren xox

Rollasole Review

Most of us have had those nights, when were at a nightclub and your feet are killing from wearing the most fierce looking sexy shoes, that you knew would hurt your feet, but you just had to wear them.

You start to regret it, and you end up dancing the night away bare foot.
Not anymore.. there's a new shoe in town, and there called "Rollasole"
A man came up with this great invention after hearing his girlfriend forever complain about her feet hurting from a night out.
Whenyour feet just cant take it anymore try these...

Mine came in a nifty little box like this.

The whole amazing thing about these, is that you can roll them up to fit in your bag. How clever is that?

They come in this handy little pouch, that reads "Keep your feet on the ground and your eyes in the stars"

They are cute little ballerina pumps, that come in different colours.

There so comfortable too!
However there not suitable for long distance walks, the bottom of the shoes are not very hard and you may hurt yourself. So far I have used them as slippers around the house :)
You can find these in numerous clubs around the UK, and in Miss Selfridge costing £8.50 You can get them in Gold, Red, black and white & leopard print :)

My YUMI new bag!

I am absolutely in love with this bag! I love small sized bags. I love the swallow print. I love how cute it looks with every outfit. I even love the inside polka dot print!
Yumi very kindly sent me this. As soon as I unwrapped the pretty pink packaging I fell in love, it is my favorite bag! I took these pictures a while ago just after opening. I have had a chance to use this bag.I had a few people commenting on how lovely it was, asking where it is from, I have never had that with a bag before.

Yumi Direct have just launched there new AW11 Collection, here are a few of my favourite pieces.

(L-R) Tayla dress, Cady dress

(L,R) Camrin Jacket, Korina Jacket.

The site is full of gorgeous clothes, accessories,and jewellery! With free delivery over £20 and same day dispatch for orders placed before 12pm.
http://www.yumidirect.co.uk/
Lauren xox

What I wore #3

This the third post in the series "What I wore" For my photo shoots.
I am my own stylist, I do not have anyone telling me what to wear for my portfolios.(unless a company sends me items for me to model for there site)
I have fun working with different pieces, and I quite like this look. With the top tucked in :)
Pink pearl detailed top - Republic
Grey skirt - Asos
Black heel's - New Look
Hair extensions- Halo hair

Love Lauren xox

All images are copyrighted.

Summer waves

Some tips from John Frieda here! and I spy Nicola from NicolaVC86! :)
There are some great tips to create wavy hair, its definitely worth a watch if you are struggling to achieve those sexy waves.

Lush Its raining men, Is back!

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For good too! :)
Which I am so excited about. Its raining men shower gel is one of my favorite products from Lush, with it being a valentines limited edition I was very sad when I ran out of my tiny bottle, but lush has confirmed it is back, to stay! Hurrah!
I had a little post lined up, letting you all know about a similar shower gel I had found... Which I came across in Poundland.

Original source, is all natural just like Lush products, and it smells divine! Containing shea butter and honey, It has the creamy honey smell like Its raining men. However the scent doesn't stay on your skin for as long as IRM does.

I am off to Lush soon to pick up a bottle of its raining men. Is anyone else happy it is back? Original source is very good for a cheaper option, so I hope you can all give it a try too!

Lauren xox