AVON + Hello Kitty Love

I was just having a peek through the latest Avon catalogue before its collected tomorrow and wow - they have Hello Kitty items!!! I bought a few Hello Kitty summer bits a few months ago (flip flops and a beach bag) but they have new stuff including watches, jewellery and PJ's - I may have ordered a pair of PJ's - whoops I am in my 30's and I still can't be helped but they are so cute and you get free slipper socks:) I also found out this week from my representative and also from their PR company that Avon now have a facebook page which has loads of offers and product pics on it - if your on facebook don't forget to check it out x
Oh and don't forget my giveaway finishes on Wednesday xxx

ASOS Goodies :)

First of all I want to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their lovely comments regarding yesterdays post - it was very sweet and reassuring and to be honest I expected nothing less from such lovely girls x - thank you x. The events of last week have lead to a lot of thought on my part and possibly some big decisions to be made in the future - more on that as it happens.
Anyways I got a lovely parcel yesterday from ASOS :)
The major part of the purchase was Illamasqua - since I popped my cherry a few weeks ago, and because of your lovely posts on this weeks events I have wanted to try more bits
One of the bits I have wanted for ages is the Liquid Metal in Solstice - I never really understood what to do with it but wow I tried it on my eyes yesterday as a colour and a liner and its gorgeous - love, love, love





I also picked up one of the lipsticks in Sonnet - I must admit I have heard some bad things about this shade but on me it's perfect - I don't find it particularly drying and it is a perfect nude on me - it also makes my lips look much fuller which is a bonus



I also picked up another lipstick this time from Rimmel. I have seen this video on quite a few You Tube videos and blogs - 010 Summer Angel. Wow this is sooo pretty especially when you put it over a nude such as Sonnet



I also eventually got these cropped jog pants I wanted - these will be great for travelling or around the house


Hopefully more later x

QVC and Barratts Haul and A Rant

Hiya sorry I haven't been round for a few days but I have had a bit of a crap few days. First off all my laptop started to smell of burning plastic, so its is going back to Samsung for investigation :( This may mean that I might not be around much until till I get it back - my desktop is soooo slow. Secondly I became the subject of a bit of hatred on my You Tube channel -thankfully I had my comments on approval so none of the stuff went on my channel but they decided to rate all my videos at 1 star to make up for that. I have to say I was really upset I had anticipated a bit of rubbish due to my facial palsy I have had that all my life but quite frankly I was really upset that adults could say such hurtful things - we aren't all supermodels. It has really made me think twice about doing any more videos - I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank some of the lovely people who left such lovely kind message on twitter, etc and really helped lift me spirits - will I do any more videos I'm not sure yet - I need to build my confidence back up again :(x

Anyways to happier things - I have a few hauls to show you x I received a few orders from QVC this week - As you probably know I love QVC yes a lot of it is tacky but you can get some really good bargains if you look.

First of all I got the YBF Duo of Steadfast Shadow Liners in Shimmering Violet and Emerald Brown which also came with a little retractable shadow / liner brush. These are fab really pigmented and they really seem to last - water alone will not take them off and they are a lot cheaper than the Bobbi Brown and Smashbox alternatives - I think I paid about £15 for the two 5.1g posts






I don't buy many clothes from QVC I tend to think they are geared toward ahem the older generation but I do love this ruffly , tiered top - the pic certainly doesn't do it justice


I also mentioned about my gold evening bag quest - I managed to pick up this beauty from Barratts - its the perfect colour and I love the bow detail


Anyways hopefully I'll be back tomorrow with more purchases - Illamasqua anyone ;)
Oh don't forget my giveaway too x

New You Tube Videos and Giveaway Update

Hey just to let you know that I have popped a couple of new You Tube videos on my channel - the completion of my make up collection videos - don't pass out unfortunately (or fortunately ;) ) I do in fact own that much stuff with a bit more to add thanks to today's online launch of the new MAC collections - oh dear!!!
So please check my vids out and don't forget to rate and subscribe xx

Make Up Collection Part 3

Make Up Collection Part 4

I also want to take this opportunity to thank all my new followers and thank everyone for entering my giveaway - I have been so overwhelmed by the response I have added another MAC item to my prize pot which you lovely ladies can win :) Huge thanks again I love and appreciate you all xx

Blog Giveaway xxx - CLOSED

Wow - 105 Followers thank you, thank you and a million times thank you ! I love you all - the interaction is fantastic and I loving the experience of getting to know you all better x So welcome to my 100 followers giveaway. I will be giving away just one prize but it will be well worth winning I haven't got everything yet but the prize will basically be some of my favourite things -definitely included will be a Sleek Curious palette, goodies from ME ME ME, Barry M, Collection 2000,2True, ELF,one surprise MAC item and much, much more.
All you need to do to enter is be a follower of my blog and remain so after the end of the giveaway please ;)You can enter from anywhere in the world - I don't want my international followers to miss out :) All you need to do is leave a comment below telling me one of your favourite things it can be anything, a cosmetics item, a piece of clothing, a food item, or even a place whatever you choose. I am also giving you the option of a second entry if you post a link on your blog - don't forget to leave me your blog address to find your postx
I will close my giveaway on Wednesday 9th September at 12 midday UK time.
Good Luck and thanks again for following me xx

Tuesday Parcels :)

Yesterday was a bank holiday in England so what does that mean - no post - so this morning I received two lovely parcels.

First of all I received these shoes from Dune - these Hobart Bauble sandals have been on my wishlist for ages - I have been waiting for ages for them to go into the sale but its wasn't to be so I searched out a discount code and ordered them - I have loads of jewellery to match - I am sooooo pleased with them cxx





I also received my MAC Redhead MSF from the lovely Toni aka LionLovingTigers blog sale - she also very kindly included some freebies for me a Maybelline Colossal Mascara and a mini Lancome Juicy Tube in Iced Cranberry





Thank You So Much Toni I Really Appreciate and Love It All xx

August And Out

Well believe it on not it's the 1st of September today where is the year going too!!! so it's time to recap Augusts failings or successes.

Firstly the spending diet - a disaster is how I am going to sum it up - I have no willpower whatsoever and September isn't going to be any better I certainly can't deny myself holiday spends so I will resume the diet in October when I really will need to knuckle down in advance of Christmas :(

Anyways as to trimming my stash - I have finished a few products tho this month again virtually no make up though which is a bit of a negative

OPI Avoplex High Intensity Hand Cream
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
Nair Raspberry Hair Removal Cream
The Body Shop Cranberry Bubble Bath
AVON Skin So Soft Targeted Firming Treatment
Boots Botanics Soothing Eye Make Up Remover
Trind Hand Repair
Tend Skin
OPI Nail Envy
Boots Botanics Quick Fix Cleansing Wipes
Ojon Revitalising Mist
Dove Anti Perspirant Spray
Models Prefer Mascara
Veet In Shower Hair Removal Cream
Korres Basil Lemon Shower Gel
Jelly Belly Blueberry Bath Salts
GUAM Anti-Cellulite Mud
Boots Natural Collection Ocean Deep Bath Essence
AVON Skin So Soft Satin Glow Firming Body Moisturiser
The Body Shop Shea Body Scrub
Avon Bronze Sun Protection UVB6
Steve Whatley's Zhuzh Tan Accelerator
Boots Botanics Soothing Eye Make Up Remover

23 Items :) I will still be doing this in September btu I will only be counting full size products as I will probably be finishing a lot of sample and travel sizes while I am on my holidays

I am going to be doing another few posts today including some new purchases and of course my giveaway launch which will go live later this evening - don't forget to keep checking back - Oh and if you like new blogs and giveaways don't forget to check out Sarah at Malacious - I Heart Cosmetics who is hosting a very generous blog giveaway on her fab new blog

Crafty Bits

I haven't posted any pictures of my cards for a while so I thought I'd share with you one that I made for my cousins new baby boy x




Hope you enjoy - Oh and I will be popping the second part of my make up collection video on You Tube later so don't forget to check out my channel - DurhamLouLou xx

Super Dooper MAC Giveaway

One of our fellow bloggers SweetSughaHon is currently hosting a great MAC giveaway on her fabulous blog - a lady after my own heart she certainly loves hauling and hello kitty ;)- please check her out her blog it's definitely one to watch x

A Bagful Of Treats From Superdrug

I was really excited this morning to receive a lovely package of 2 True cosmetics from the lovely people at Superdrug to test. Of all the budget ranges in Superdrug surprisingly enough I haven't tried anything from the 2 True range -so I am really excited to try it- I got a nice selection of items including some lipglosses, nail polish, eye pencil, bronzer and one of the most gorgeous blushes I have ever seen - it looks so pretty. I also got sent two Instant Length Black Mascaras and two Silver Glitter Mascaras so I will be giving one of each away as part of my 100 followers giveaway prize which launches next Monday. So don't forget to check back for a chance to win and for some reviews of these bargain 2 True cosmetics