Hey my little Trulinators!
So, we've all seen or been through a lot this year: The jubilee, the Olympics, the 'wet winter' which is actually still going on...
Then there's me personally... I've been through a hec of a lot this year and everything has been washed through a great tidal wave of change?
In fact, its got to the point where I need to step in I think and just say 'Woah, I'm not to sure about this. I think we need some resolutions up in here right now...'
Soo here they are...
Number 1. I'm so critical of myself, I believe it's good to recognise your attributes and your flaws but I go to far and it stops me doing the things I love, so this year I'm going to LEARN TO LOVE MYSELF.
Secondly... As i said, I've been through a lot this year and throughout it all I've been immensely positive... Until very recently. I've always been an 'over-thinker' but now my brains gone into overdrive- it scares me. So I've decided to nip it in the bud and LIVE EACH DAY AS IT COMES.
To keep me occupied I'd like to complete the 365 day tumblr challenge this year, but it will be posted here as well as tumblr and Instagram.. Definitely Instagram. :)
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One of my downfalls is I hate vegetables with a passion. Salad is ok.. Fruit is tasty... but I cannot remember the last time I had my 'five a day'. Shameful. I'm very picky with food but this year I am determined to TRY NEW THINGS & EAT HEALTHY.
There is a ton of things I want to change for the better this year actually...
As I've been so ill this last two years I've missed a lot and I am scared to face the real world again, so this new year is going to n e a other tough year, but I'm going to smile and use my time to MY best interests. This year is for me. Please let me know what your New Years resolutions are, I love hearing from you guys, I love you, god bless, Lulu x
Ps I hope you had a very merry Christmas! <3
So.. for my birthday I got this delightful little LUSH Giftbox:
CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO GO TO OFFICIAL SITE! Disclaimer this image is not mine.
If you follow me on instagram: LULUBALOOLUXO, you might know that on friday I tried out one of the amazing bath ballistics.
Anyway, Friday came and I really felt that I needed to unwind, relax and drift off somewhere away from the chores of daily life, so, obviously a bath was certainly on the menu. However, I was bored of 'normal-people-bubble-bath'!
Off I went to my little, fairly untidy- (I must admit), bedroom only to find it in a little pile of things near my desk. I decided I wanted to use the 'Think Pink Bath Bomb' because I thought it would bring a little excitement to bathe in a pool of hot pink and so I grabbed the little bath bomb and safely eposited on the side of the bath while I got into my birthday suit! :D
Getting closer to the point, here's how I made my bath lovely, pretty and PINK!
I filled up the tub- fairly deep, because I hate feeling the cold on my shoulders, peeking above the water, that and to start off with I made it scolding hot and some cold was definitely needed!
Anyway, a little piece had already broken off so I threw it in and watched it dissolve in seconds, but I was really happy with it as the colour didn't spread out well and it was a very light pink! I grabbed a hair teasing brush, (the nearest thing to hand), and I began grinding up the side of the ballistic with the handle of the brush as I watched the specks of pink dust fall into the warm water and create a beautiful bright pink after using less than a quarter of the bomb! AMAZING!
At first I was a little frustrated because there were little dots of pink at the bottom of the tub that weren't dissolving no matter how much I swished my hand through the water, until I took a closer look and discovered that they were in fact the most adorable little confetti hearts!
When I got in the bath it the water had a silky feeling to it which put me at ease instantly after a looong day! Also, I expected the little hearts that had fallen from the bath bomb to feel a little gritty but I couldn't feel anything!
When I got out of my little piece of temporary paradise my skin felt soo smooth and well, LUSH! Infact it still feels wonderful right now! I totally reccommend this especially if you're feeling itchy, one of the most annoying side effects I get, but at least I found a little bit of a cure!
Just a random post to express my disblief! I know Iphones are 'all the rage', but I didn't realise people actually go and sleep outside apple in the freezing cold, just so that they can say they were the first one, to get the first of the latest version!!!
I just went into the shopping centre to get a few bits and was literally stunned to see a boy in a sleeping bag on the stone floor alongside his family and friends! If that's not what you call eagerness and a little craziness I don't know what is?! Do you do this?! Let me know!
I don't own this photo.
Sorry about the lame stock photo but I'm no where near even on my way to ever purchasing one of these boys and let's face it; by the time I did have enough wonga saved up, there would probably already be an iphone 10! By the way, I've got no Idea how I ended up with three pictures of the iphone on one image, but hey-ho!
Hope you're all doing OK!(: I have a very special post for you today! It is my Autumn evenings Collection! Emma, our beautiful model and I had heeps of fun creating this for you and we cannot wait to do the next one! I hope you like it!
Look One:
Fair Lady of Autumn
Dress: Jane Norman
I absolutely love this dress, if I do say so myself! Tehee! It's perfect for any formal evening event or special occassion such as a wedding! The last time I wore it I was on holiday and I do admit I got a fair few compliments, not for me- but for the dress!!!
Shoes: Aldo
I just think the golden floral embroidery is simply beautiful against the chocolate brown of the garment- it's truly outstanding and these shoes are too die for! I do admit, these actually belong to my mum- because we're the same size, she let me borrow them just once for her birthday party, but apart from that they are off-limits!!! As you can see, they are from Aldo, but there are cheaper alternatives out there!
This make-up look was a big risk! I was inspired by Fashion Fables on youtube, but I had only seen the video before I chose to do this at the shoot, so this was my first time ever applying it, let alone the fact that I have literally no experience putting make-up on anyone else but myself! I've done my friends and my mum but y'know, this was diffent, as I really wanted it to look good and I'm sure Emma was sat there like 'What are you doing to my face?!' when I was applying this but it came out good I think! ... I suppose you'll let me know!♥
Look Two:
Beware of the Beautiful Heartbreaker
Trousers: Topshop £38
So it was 'Date Night' for this little lady!♥
I absolutely adore this corset, it's a size six so, there's no way I'm getting into it any time soon, but I'm sure Emma won't mind me telling you she is a size 8 and I aim to be that skinny someday, so, this will remain collecting dust until I am! I also love the claret red colour this season it just reminds of those fallen leaves which takes me on a journey in my mind of reds, oranges and burnt yellow leaves on the roads and the gardens at this particular time of year.. I don't know why but the colours make me feel warm and safe... wow, that sounds strange- 'Colours make you feel warm Lulu?!'
Corset: Jane Norman
Wedges: BANK £30
I bought these wedges around May time to go on holiday with and I can tell you it was like love at first site- I just knew I had to get them! Though, I still haven't had chance to wear them on a proper night out yet! :/
LookThree: Too Devine to Dine
Dress: STAR by Julien Macdonald; Debenhams
This look is my absolute favourite!!! I have to say I just love the whole thing, especially Emma's astounding eyes! For this shot I took quite a risk by having Emma laid on my dining room table and although I knew she was a little uncomfortable at first, she really pulled it out of the bag!
This was the most fun scene to set up as I set the table like we were in a restaurant and even threw some salad in the mix!
The dress looks phenomenal, the colour is just beautiful and I admit we got such a bargain as we found this in the sale for £40 down from about £60, although, don't quote me on that as I got this for a wedding quite a long time ago, but I still love it! What do you think?!
Beauty Close-up
I kept the makeup to a minimum because I wanted the dress to really speak for itself!
Nails: Maybelline NY Watershine Polish in Plum Shoes: STAR by Julien Macdonald
I love this nail colour, it is one of my absolute faves! I have put on around three coats here, to make it really dark, but if you want a more red finishing then one coat is definitely enough and it doesn't chip easily either!!!
These shoes were a real bargain in debenhams for about £15 and I love them to pieces especially because of the little silver studded bow on the toe which I think is soo cute!!!
Ahh, that's it! I thoroughly enjoyed creating this post for you and bringing my vision of the collection to life! Pleeeease let me know what you think!!
Thanks beautiful♥
FYI: Styling, hair, make-up and photography, plus settings/ props were all managed by myself and all of the items included are my own unless stated uotherwise above and I am not being sponspored in any way.
This was a 'shop-my-own-stash' collection but I have included prices of all the items still available! If you have any questions go on ahead and ask and I will do my absolute best to answer as many as possible! Don't be afraid to request tutorials for anything related to this post! I am currently planning the next shoot but if there is a theme/idea for a shoot you would like me to do don't be afraid to tell me below! I love hearing from you!
Todays post is a little different from what I'm used to and before I start blabbering on about it, I just wanna let you know this is not a 'sympathy-search' and if these posts don't interest you then please don't feel you have to read them. That's not the case. I decided to write these kinds of posts because I know there are people who may be able to relate to them in some way, shape or form! So here it is...
I have Autoimmune Liver Disease and I am currently waiting for a Liver transplant. I feel like I made this announcement in such a dramatic way, but seriously, this thing doesn't bother me at all! :D
Now, you're probably thinking 'What the hell is she talking about?!' Well, the only way I can explsain it is like this: Right, your immune system attacks a cold you may of caught but for me, my immune system attacks my liver as if it was a cold meaning that a scar is forming along it.
I have had this for probably since I first came into the world but I didn't discover it until February last year, when I was thirteen.
Here's the full story:
So, as I mentioned in the video I have to take many tables but, the one that really stands out in my mind is what I personally think is the worst. It makes my face swollen and for me, that's not a good look, but I try not to let it hold me back and I just try and use the best possible contouring techniques, haircuts/ styling and clothing to create a slimmer, more defined look... though by no means do you need any of this- the fact that you aree different is what makes you beautiful- honestly!
On to the more positive side of things, I can truly say this has made me stronger, though I was pretty strong anyway, there's probably very little you can throw at me now and I am quite proud of that now I think about that; it makes me feel safe.(:
Last quick little thing, I was diagnosed with diabetes in January as a side effect of the same tablet that makes my face swell, I don't really like having diabetes as I just feel it gets in the way when I just want to sit down and eat without having to go through the little bloodtest and insulin jab but, hey, it keeps me going and it doesn't bother me too much!(-: The good thing is it motivates me to eat healthy and keep those extra pounds off! HA!(;
So.. I hope this didn't come across as a boring, upseting, depressing post but I will keep you updated anyway... speaking of updates...
Currently, as I said, I am waiting for a Liver Transplant and at the moment the doctors are doing tests on my mum because she may be able to donate me a piece of her liver. My dad also volunteered and he went through the tests also but a certaing factor meant that he could not go ahead and have the op' unfortunately!
So you're probably thinking, 'Well how can anyone live with just half of a liver?!' The liver is actually amazing!!! It is the only organ you can cut of it will grow back! Infact, you can take 9/10 of the liver away and it will have grown back to it's full size in the matter of a few months!!!
So yeah, I hope you weren't bored to death by this post!(;
