Lauraemma

This week....

2011-05-22T10:56:00.000+01:00

Another new piercing ..

lots of walks with Bella...

Boys Playing with there cousin ...

Cambell and Bailey(There Cousin)

Feather earring?

First GlossyBox..

Still on the Salads...

Jake and Daniel (Cousin)

Laura xxx

FOTD ...

2011-05-21T10:32:00.000+01:00

Mac Face & Body c4

Chanel Universal

Sleek rose gold

YSL Mascara

Barry m Black liner

Urban decay primer potion

UD Sin

Barry M 147 Lipstick

Laura xxx

GlossyBox...Whats inside?

2011-05-19T12:21:00.001+01:00

I was so excited this morning at the thought of my first Glossybox turning up.Everyone as been excited about the release of the first box today.My Post man had been and one with no sign of my box, Charli reassured me the don't come with the normal post pheww!!!Half hour later and I saw I red van driving down the street which had me on the edge of my seat waiting to run to the door. I had been trying not to look what everyone had received so staying off my twitter feed was hard.

Opening the box this is what i saw...

The NARS rumors were true!!!

Firstly lets look at NARS this is what I'm most excited by as I haven't tried any of there products before.This is a full size which is great.30ml

ORGASM ILLUMINATOR

What Glossy box say-

NARS Orgasm Illuminator-This silky, shimmering highlighter creates instant radiance, giving skin a perfectly dewy spring glow.Universally flattering on all skin types.

What GlossyBox Say-

All For Eve-Eve Red Lipstick-Eve Red lipstick was created by celebrity makeup artist Daniel sandler.This long lasting colour was designed to instil and poise in all who wear it.

*What GlossyBox say-

Bionova Lab-Bioactive Cleanser for Normal/Dry skin.This Cleanser gently removes all traces of impurities without damaging the skins natural barrier system.Suitable for both skin types:Normal and dry.This looks really thick and smells so nice! Cant wait to try it out :)

*What GlossyBox say

Alterna-Caviar Anti Aging Rapid Repair SprayTreat your hair with this vitamin packed finishing spray that immediately transforms the look and feel of hair.The lightweight spray can be used throughout the day, restoring vibrancy to dull and dry hair.

When I first saw anti-ageing I thought it was to use on the face, was confused when I read 'treat your hair' This smells really good!

What GlossyBox Say

Como Shambhala

Invigorate Body lotion-

Refresh yourself with this light hydrating body moisturiser.Skin-Softening eucalyptus,mood enhancing lavender and stimulating peppermint make this the perfect wake me up.Sounds great although I don't like the smell of lavender :( gives me head ache.

What I think?Is it worth £10?

I love this months GlossyBox .The Glossy team did great in picking amazing products!The things you get for only £10 is amazing, well worth it :) I'm so glad I joined in and ordered my box.

My Favourite item?

The NARS definitely but I'm really looking forward to giving the rest a try too.I'm not going to go play with all my great new products that I would never of tried if I hadn't got this box.I'm sure you will see the products pop up on my blog again.Thanks Glossybox - This will be a hard box to beat next month... ;)

Laura xxx

Tragus piercings...a spontaneous day with lots of piercings!

2011-05-17T16:31:00.001+01:00

This morning when I woke up my plans were to take my Sister to the doctors have a walk round town and come home.

I ended up with having my ears pierced firstly at the bottom in the second hole as my sister had been wanting it done and thought while she was there to see how much it cost so maybe she would go back and get it done another day.We found somewhere that did it for £6.99 so for the price she really wanted it doing then

.I have had mine done there before years ago but they healed up because I took them out, so because she was nervous thought it would hurt I went first to show her there was nothing to worry about( nice big sis ;).

So of we went to the doctors and on the way I was really wanting to get my tragus done I have wanted it done for a while but never did because it wasn't at the top of my 'to do list' and I thought it would hurt to much so I never did it. The place we had just been was nice and they did it for £10 which we though was a really good price.The ladies in there were so lovely aswell so I really wanted to go back and get it done.....I did and the sister loved it she had it done too.

Then after I had that done I wanted to go back and get the top of my ear re-done...I think its addictive having a piercing! While I was in the seat the first time the woman was talking to me about the top piercing I had had done years ago twice but took it out both times (due to PE in school), so I ended up calling back in before we went home.

'Alot of piercing in one day!! Especially

when I wasn't planning on having any an hour before!!!;

(UPDATE- 3 Weeks after piercing-here)

I have been looking online and there are quite a few celebs who have had it done...

heres a few that I found..

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett had a tiny stud in here which you can only just see here.

I like her top one aswell I think I might get it done. :/ oh man I'm addicted!! agh

Rochelle Wiseman

You can see Rochelle get her's done on there show from last year. I think it was while they were in LA.

This is what me and my sister saw that made us think about getting it done.

(YT it)

Pink

Rihanna

(images from google)

Have you had your Tragus done?

Do you want it done??

Ohhh and if you have had it done what earring do you have in?

Laura xxx :)

Perfect Jeans for Apple body shapes....

2011-05-16T19:01:00.000+01:00

'Apple shape'

Bigger top half compared to bottom.

Bigger boobs and more weight round the belly with tiny legs.

This isn't a post about that if you are this shape you have to wear these, just my story on finding some great jeans that i am happy with. I find it stupidly had to find jeans that fit me so i am really excited about finding some that i love and if this post and help anyone that isn't comfortable in jeans or has the same problems as i do find some that fit them great too that's great :) .......

I have never really known what my body shape was i could never work it out and never really took much notice of that sort of thing to be honest...until a few days ago when i came across a video on YT by the the lovely Anna ( TheStyleDiet ) where she was showing the best jeans for each shape.

Ive been searching for some new jeans for a long time but i can never find ones i like there either to long or they are too baggy in the leg and tight round the waist. When Flares were last 'in fashion' i loved them they were the only jeans i would wear so when they became impossible to find in shops i went for the more baggy boyfriend type as skinny/straight have never suited me.

I have longed for some really well fitting jeans that fit well around the waist and tight round the top or the legs and arnt 2 mile to long in the leg!

So last night i looked on the Internet determined to find a pair i liked. I was looking through the NEXT website as for me its the easiest place to order from, Fast delivery, pay later...

I was looking for flared jeans with a high waist .... i wanted to try them as i haven't before and thought maybe ...possible they could be the answer?!

So 12 pairs of jeans later i decided to check out and pray there would be one that fit!

They all arrived this morning(i ordered last night,Great delivery ). I was excited to try them but i was 98% sure i wouldn't find any that i like the fit of any of them.

Out of the 12 there were THREE that i loved!!!! i was so shocked really didn't expect it find three pairs at all..I wouldn't normally buy three pair of jeans at once but it is so so so rare i find jeans that i like that i just couldn't send them back....but i found the perfect fit

Flared , High waisted!!

They even out the proportions as my legs are tiny compared to my top half and they pull me in a the waist. I find i hate jeans because they make my middle look bigger or just don't look flattering round my waists area but with them been high waisted the end at the smallest part on my body.They are so comfy too one of the pairs feels like i have my pj bottoms on!.

You can see here that they come up higher over my belly so i dont have any of there awful over hang that we all hate.

Again here its just a much more falttering fit for my shape .

Pair one

Pair two

Pair three.

These pictures are as i had hoped i wanted to get full shots so you could see them fully but the boys got hold of my camera and i cant get it to work, hopefully when its sorted i can get better pictures up.

Laura xxx

*not getting paid for this post.These were bought with my own money.

Graze Box...Week 4

2011-05-16T10:13:00.002+01:00

This weeks box has just come and it looks a good one :). I think everything in this box is ones i clicked send soon and one i clicked to try.I think its good that they try sending you all the ones your really want to try as soon as they can, its like they really put the effort in to my the box how YOU want it and not just the same for everyone to get them out on time.

Another thing i have noticed is that they are always here by 9.30 on the day they are suppose to be, they have never come a day or to late which i think is really good.

So todays box....

YUM...

Chanachur Panch Phoron

Lemon chilli chickpea noodles,Cashews, Green Raisins & gojis

Looking forward to trying this one my dad used to buy something like it years ago and i loved the noodle bits.

Rating-( will up date when tryed)

Honey bee good

Honey peanuts, Cashews & Peacans

I had a huge addiction to there a few months ago so i know il love them :) .

Rating-( will up date when tryed)

The Firecracker

Chilli rice crackers, Spicy peanuts & salsa corn sticks.

Just tryed these.... YUM. I love hot things so i was really happy these came today. :)

Rating-5/5

Savoury roasted Seeds

Roasted pumpkin & Sunflower seeds

Rating- ( will update when tryed)

Then as always you get the info of the snacks inside :)

What your favourite thing you tryed from graze,would love to know so i can give it a try :)??

If you want to try a Graze box you can get your first one FREE and second Half price by using the code

P5YMGJQ

I think if you use the link here it should add the code for you :) .

Why not give them a try while there free! There worth it!!!

You can cancel the boxes at anytime which is a great thing about Graze or if you cant afford it one week just press the 'push back' button and it will miss a week :) .

Laura xxx

This week....

2011-05-15T10:37:00.000+01:00

Laura xxx

EOTD- Naked

2011-05-10T12:16:00.000+01:00

I been playing around with my new Naked palette since i arrived theres so many different looks you can do.

For this one i just wanted somthing very simple neautral and fast.

1.I just the Primer potion that comes with the palette to prime.

2.Then i put Virgin around the tear ducked and under my brows.

3.Sin over the lid.

4.I mixed Naked and Buck and put them through the crease.

5. Blend blend blend :) .

Then to finish of i added Mac fluidline and YSL mascara.

Laura xxx

Essie-Looking For Love

2011-05-10T11:37:00.000+01:00

I really like this, its a little more purple than it look here i couldn't get a great shot if it.

When i first saw it i wasn't so sure about it but when i put it on i loved it.

It last so long without chipping!!! It is amazing better than any other polish i have ever tryed!!!

Essie is now my new fave brand for long lasting polish.

Lauraxxx

Graze Box Week 3

2011-05-09T12:30:00.000+01:00

Its Monday, that means its Graze box time :).

This weeks has to be the niceist so far, last week i swapped from an eatwell box to a nibble box just to try the different foods.

As you know last week i loved the Honeycomb Flapjack so i went on to the site and pressed 'send soon' ... so here it is again this week :) i wasnt expecting it wo come two weeks in a row but im not complaining ;).

So in this weeks box there is ...

Spicy Mango Salad

Copacabana

Dark rocky Road

Honeycomb Flapjack!

If you want to try a Graze box you can get your first one FREE and second Half price by using the code

P5YMGJQ

I think if you use the link here it should add the code for you :) .

Why not give them a try while there free! There worth it!!!

You can cancel the boxes at anytime which is a great thing about Graze or if you cant afford it one week just press the 'push back' button and it will miss a week :)

*i dont work for Graze and i am not getting payed for this post. I just think the boxes are yummy and everyone should give them a try;)

Orly- Fancy Fuchsia

2011-05-09T09:17:00.000+01:00

I loveee this colour it is the perfect pink!

It has a blue/purple undertone which i really like.It stays on well the only thing about it is its thick to apply so not the easiest but the colour is well worth it.

This is definitely my favourite pink I've had so far

.TiffanyD has been wearing it alot in her resent videos which is where i first saw it.

I bought mine for maybe £3-4 on eBay and it took 1 week to come from America.

Laura xxx

This week....

2011-05-08T10:34:00.000+01:00

Laura xxx

YAY i finally got Naked :)

2011-05-07T18:06:00.000+01:00

YaY my palette came. Ive wanted this for so long , i nearly got it Christmas but i ended up getting extensions instead then since then its been sold out every time Ive tryed getting it.Until earlier this week i finally got to order it :) Woop!

And it is soo much better than i even expected. The shades are so pretty and pigmented.I'm so in love with this palette im not even interested in my mac shadows!

I can see me using this so much as its so versatile.Perfect for natural looks or smoky darker looks :).

I know there are so many posts on this as I'm so late in getting it but Ive done swatches anyway :), but before i do that this is what Urban Decay have to say about the palette

'Our

neutrals wont leave you naked.12 dimensional shades ~(including 4 exclusives( escalate your 'basics' in textures of matte,shimmer,satin and sparkle.Experiment with office-chic, deep smoky or summery bronze looks. Includes our professional quality, cruelty-free Good Karma Eyeshadow brush'

You also get a Primer potion and a shadow brush with it too.

I picked mine up from House of Fraser for £32 + £3 delivery.

Laura xxx

Mac Haul...

2011-05-07T12:50:00.002+01:00

My Mac order came :)!

I got two face and body's one in C4 which i was running out of and C3 ( one for mum) and a palette.

When i opened the foundations thought the colours were totally different!The New C4 was so much lighter than the one i last got! i was expecting there to be some different because Ive have the other one a while but not that much! I asked about it on twitter and other people have had the same problem....have you?

I'm not sure if i should just keep the new new ones and wear my Chanel universal over the top to darken it up abit in summer or get in touch with mac about it.

Old C4 - New C4...

Big difference to say they should be the same shade.

Then my little Mac palette to fit Naked Lunch,All that Glitters and Twinks.

I really want a big palette to put all my shadows together, think that's what il have to get next time.

Laura xxx

Haul...

2011-05-05T16:07:00.000+01:00

Just a few bits i picked up yesterday :)

In boots they currently have an offer on all makeup which is 3 for 2.

So as i wanted to pick up a purple Barry m nail polish for my mum as she has been saying she really wanted one.

So with that i got Barry M blue liner and lipstick in 147, which is a gorgeous peachy pink!

Then i saw a lovely purple polish from natural collection which i would say is an exact dupe for the Barry m one ( cant remember names but ill find out) so i picked her that up, so with that i picked up a back up lipgloss in fondant which i have loved for years and also a pretty peach polish Antique coral.Its a really lovely peachy coraly shade woth blue reflicts in it which i wasnt expecting.

After boots i called in to the local pharmacy and saw Rimmel Extra Super lash on sale for £1 each!!! so i got 4 , 3 back ups for me and of course one for my mummy :) .When i got to the till they were on offer even more at 3 for 2!!

I used to like this mascara years go before i every used 'high end' one so im hoping i will still like it to used as a back up.

Laura xxx

FOTD 05/05/11

2011-05-05T13:09:00.000+01:00

Face:

Mac:Face and Body

Mac:msf natural

Mac msf soft and gentle

Sleek rose gold blush

Chanel Universal

Mac Fix +

Eyes:

YSl mascara

Mac Blacktrack fliudline on top waterline

Barry M Blue liner

Lips:

Barry M lipstick 147

(bottom pic)

Laura xxx

Newspaper print nail transfers ..

2011-05-04T12:34:00.000+01:00

I saw this on a blog a while ago and thought it looked really good.( I cant remember the name of the blog to link it but if i find it i will put the link so you can go see) .

I just remembered about it when thinking what to do on my nails next and thought while i have a play about and try it out i would take a few pictures and show you while i do it :).

Things you will need:

Newspaper

Vodka

Sissors

small glass or used the lid.

nail polish.

Step 1:

Paint your nails and let dry fully.

Step 2:

Cut 10 little squares of newspaper big enough to fit your nail.

Step 3:

Put you nail into the Vodka for a few seconds.

Step 4:

Place one on the newspaper Squares your nail and hold for about 20-30 seconds.making sure not to let the paper move around!

Step 5:

Take of the Paper Carefully and see you new design :)

Step 6:

Clean around your nail where the print and gone onto the skin and paint with a clear polish :)

You can see here where the black print is around the nails just wipe that away before adding your topcoat :)

Hope you like this :)

Im going to re do my nails fully tonight and il post a picture on what it looks like :)

I think this loks really good on nude nails so im going to try that :)

Let me know if you try it out!

Laura xxx

April Favourites ...

2011-05-03T13:27:00.000+01:00

I haven't picked out many favourites this month but these are the thinks i have reached for everyday and haven't changed them all month.

The things i picked are one i will always keep repurchasing when i run out :) .

Chanel Universal-

Love this gives a really pretty natural glow :)

Bourjois Bronzer-

Favourite powder bronzer ive tried so far.Ive been on the look out for a good bronzer for contouring this is the best one ive found so far and have been using it all month.

Frizz-Ease 3 Day Straight

The thing i love most about this is how soft it makes my hair, although i do have to straighten the front bits of my hair everyday ( when i have it down) but that probably because i always put it up for bed of if im just at home.

YSL Mascara-

LOVE this!!

Best mascara ive used even beats Benefit Bad Gal!

Makes my lashes really long, full and really stand out!

Lee Stafford-Bleach Blondes

This Shampoo has definitely helped my hairs get to a nice blonde shade.

More of white blonde than orange blonde.

Oilatum-

This cream had really helped sort my skin out after experimenting with different face cleansers.

Laura xx

Graze box 03-04-11

2011-05-03T10:57:00.001+01:00

Today's Graze box just came, i look forward to it coming now to see whats inside :).

They do send you an email when they post it with whats inside but i dont look, i like the surprise when it gets here :).

Today's box didn't disappoint either :)

40g American Nut Mix
Rating- 5/5

Honeycomb Flapjack

This is so yummy!(eating now ;))

Rating 5/5

Sour Mango Tangtastic

Rating 1.5/5

35g Fiery Seeds

These are good too -filled with Vitamin E!

Rating-4/5

Very happy with this weeks box,

only one im not sure il like is the sour mango as it has cherry raisins in but will see might be really nice......

If you would like to try Graze you can get your first one free like i did with the code

P5MGJQ3

Laura xxx

Mini Barry M Haul

2011-05-01T17:18:00.000+01:00

As its 3 for 2 in Boots i picked up three things to try out.

21 and 51

21 is a white with gold shimmer in it.

51 is the pigment form of there dusky mauve nail polish! it does look brown but in different lights purple....as you can see here.

Two Dazzle Dusts, Ive was playing around with my MAC pigments last night as i havent used them in so long i tend to stick to pressed shadows now as there easyer and faster to work with but pigments do ive a great look. So when i spotted these and swatched them they were all so pretty i fell in love.

I can see a new obsession starting....

I thought these were my first by Barry M but then when i got home remembered i do have one in green that i used to wear all the time on a night out because it was so pretty.( cant see the number, all rubed of :( )

I also picked up the famous 101 lipstick.

I know im a bit late with this one but i have been so in love with my MAC lipsticks.

There where a few i liked thought but most were sold out. I did intend on going in just for 3 lipsticks until i saw the dassle dusts.

What are your favourite dassle dust colours? i need help to find nice ones :)

Lauraxxx

This week.... 25/4/11-01/04/11

2011-05-01T09:33:00.000+01:00

My Boys <3

Firdt graze box

Bella

Jake help me to bath Bella :)

Jake on his new Trampoline...

Cami :)

Playing with his Bella :)

Awwww they love her lots <3

Hope you had a great week :)

Laura xxx

China Glaze Re-Freshed Mint....

2011-04-29T12:54:00.000+01:00

Re-Freshed Mint is another polish from the 2010 Spring Up&Away collection.

I think this could possibly be my favourite from the whole collection.

Lovely soft creamy mint colour.

Last year my big nail colour love was Barry m mint, so i was looking forward to trying this one to see if was as nice.

I am in love with this colour! It is a big lighter than the Barry M shade but definitely a great mint and great for s/s!

I have been wearing this one alot since it came, dont think im every going to lose my love for mint polish's.

What the colour you always go back to?

Laura xxx

China Glaze Peachy keen....

2011-04-28T18:22:00.000+01:00

Peachy Keen came out with the Up & Away Spring 2010 Collection so many of you have probably seen this before.I'm really into peach at the minute so i had to pick this on up :).

This colour is great for spring summer especially with peach been so big this year.

Would look so lovely against a nice tan!

It applys good i use two coats and lasts nicely with a top coat.

Really love this colour.

I got mine from eBay seller beautyzone2007 as i do all my polishes, they have great prices and shipping only takes a week from America.

Laura xxx

My first Graze box.....

2011-04-26T11:33:00.004+01:00

Last week i ordered my first Graze box which i was really excited to try.I have been so close to ordering on a few times but never went through with it. As last week there was an offer to get the first box free i went for it......why wouldn't i?;)

Ive been trying to eat better and lose a bit of weight along with a few girls on twitter.

Graze offers a a wide selection on snacks and also styles you can opt for the Nibble box the has maximum variety and you get to choose from over 100 nibbles.

Or the Nutrition box where you get just the healthy snacks designed by there nutrition team.Which is the one i went for.

You get to go through everything they offer and say if you dont like it and never want it sending,if you would like to try, or if you love somthing and want it sending out soon which i thing is really great.Its like every box is personaly made just for you.

You can also go back in to your account and change the lst at anytime incase they send you something you dont like and never want again or if you love somthing to come again.

You also get to chose the day/days each week you want you Graze box to be delivered, again you can change this at anytime.

Mine will be coming every Monday :) nice little treat to look forward to when the weekends over!

Here are the for snacks i got sent in my first box...

Oven roasted cashews

40g

Rating- 5/5

The beach

20g Banana.Pineapple,Mango.

2/5

Lost army.

Classic rise and peanut cracker mix

3/5

Ancient forest nuts.

35g of Hazels, walnuts & almonds.

5/5

Each nibble is in its own little box which you can take out of the box and carry with you if you are going out, or take to work with you for a little snack.

You also get all the info of what is in the box's :)

Box's are £3.49 each including p&p!

Inside the box i got there was a code to give to three friends to get a FREE box!!!

Im guessing you will get this too :)

You do need a bank card to sign up for it but you can cancel at anytime so you could get your first box and log on to the site and cancel your account so you will never get charged.

The code is P5YMGJ3

It can only be used 3 times so if your intrested hurry!

You can also use this code to get your first box free and you next one half price :)
Code: P5YMGJQM

Laura xxx

*I am not been paid to do this post.I am not in contact with the company.

My week in pictures :) ...

2011-04-24T13:00:00.000+01:00

Boo!

Sun!!

Loving this little head band this week...

Lovely blue skys :)

My two favourite Lady's ever!!!!

Pretending to sleep...

Pretending to snore....lol

Jake pretending to sleep....

Happy Easter!!!!

Egg hunt!...

Found one!

Yummmyyyy

Munch...

Hope you've all had a great week in the sun :)

HAPPY EASTER!!

Laura xxx