Awkward

Ahh, I experienced that awkward moment this evening when you walk into a room and someone says "have you two got the same top on?"

I glanced across the room to see that, yes, a girl did have the same top on as me.

At that very moment, the other ladies in the room noticed too and began a bit of a stir by saying how 'embarrassing' it was.

Personally, I wanted to say the only embarrassing thing occurring was the fact that someone pointed out that it was embarrassing.

Instead, I congratulated the girl in the matching top on having a good taste in clothes.

No further unnecessary drama was created!


- Loulabella posting from her iPhone

New Earrings

I had to share this purchase with you as I was quite excited about it...

These are my new earrings from Freedom at


If, for any reason, you have had a moment of madness and can't quite figure out what they are...they are jewelled owls!

£6.50! And I also had 10% knocked off with my student discount.

I am wearing these bad boys to the wedding I am attending today.

I am sure they will be a hoot...


- Loulabella posting from her iPhone

Panda Eyes

Does anyone have any tips on how to make sure your make-up stays in place?

No matter what eyeliner I use, I always seem to have the same look... yes, that of the Panda!... after several hours of wearing it.

I've heard that spraying hairspray on your face helps, but surely that means you have a horrible lacquer film across your face for the rest of the day/night!?  Has anyone tried and tested this theory?  Verdict?

I met my friend today for lunch.  I first put my make-up on at around 10am.  I got home at 3:30pm, and when I looked at my reflection in the mirror, I looked as if I'd gone ten rounds with Tyson.  God only knows what my friend must have thought of me - she clearly did not have the heart to tell me I looked ridiculous, so I therefore had to find out for myself...and that was after walking through the city centre and then getting the bus.

Help!

I cannot go on like this!

Bed Head - Small Talk

Blah Blah Blah...

That's actually the slogan associated with this Bed Head product, I'm not actually dismissing it!

In fact, after several days' use of this product, I would recommend it to anyone who has a hair type similar to my own (fine, a bit fluffy at the ends, and in desperate need of a volumising lift).


Bizarrely, there appear to be no directions as to how to use this product. I took a chance and applied a generous amount to my damp hair before blow drying it. I'm still not sure if that's what I was supposed to do, so if anyone can enlighten me I would very much appreciate it. However, so far it seems to have worked...

Did it provide a beautiful mane that cascaded down my shoulders like a movie star?

Erm...no!

So, I probably would not say 'Small Talk' did what it says it should on the tin, but it did make my hair feel softer and less knotted, which it usually does as the day goes by.

Also, it has a very sweet blueberry smell to it that certainly can seem a bit sickly - you can smell it all day. BUT, it's not too bad, and certainly smells better than most other products. It will certainly capture the attention of that guy you've got your eye on, as his super sniffing snout won't be able to ignore that pleasant smell that wafts by as you walk past! (Remember: you may have to smell it all day but he doesn't!)

Loula's verdict: Recommended! It's worth a buy if you want a product to soften your locks and supply an attractive smell to your barnet! It's also a very cute purple bottle that brightens up your dressing table...

Loula's Tip: Don't purchase this product from your hair salon! It will cost a fortune!! Instead, get it from eBay. I managed to nab two for the price of one.

Don't buy this product if you are expecting miracles!!


- Loulabella posting from her iPhone

The Make-Up Brush

This is a very girly post but one which I feel that I must share...

I put some foundation on yesterday as my general daily make-up routine and, as I was feeling rather lazy, I rubbed it in with my fingers, not my make-up brush.

It was horrific with even worse results.

I noticed that the foundation wasn't blending in at all. Streaks ran independently all across my face and most of it just stayed on my fingers. Needless to say, I snatched up the brush in a flash to sort out the beige mess.

I will never not use my make-up brush again. Mine is an Estée Lauder one and it has lasted for years. It does feel like you are painting the make-up onto your face, but it has such splendid results. I do very much recommend that you purchase a brush. You will certainly notice a difference.

Loula Likes: •••••


- Loulabella posting from her iPhone

Slimming World Diet

So, I started this diet a few weeks ago and not lost anything yet... Well, apart from half a lb.

It's not the diet's fault though. It's mine! I keep going out and partying. I may be having a diet coke but that Bacardi is one fattening little mofo. However, now that the bank hols are out the way I'm hoping that I can get back on track.

I am a huge fan of this diet as I had a fry-up for breakfast this morning. How many diets let you do that, eh? All I had to do was use the fry-light spray as my oil and cut the fat off my bacon. Lovely stuff.

My next weigh-in is next Wednesday so I'm hoping to have lost something by then. No naughty weekends to hold me back now!

I'd definitely recommend it though. You can eat lots of foods, classing naughty foods as part of your syns allowance; there is a website that gives you hundreds of recipe ideas; recipe books available; and there is a Facebook group that introduces you to people in the same situation who offer support and inspiration.

Let's just say I'm not as hungry as I was when I was on Weight Watchers...


- Loulabella posting from her iPhone