Meeting my friend Ashley in the city for the day is something I always look forward to and the time flies by way too quickly!
We share our snippets of blogging life and what posts we have planned for our readers. Ashley said I need to write a personal post every now and then. I replied that I would bore you all to tears! Would it?
So I’ve decided to kick-start this month with a “What I did in May” type of post. Looking back quite a lot happened, well social media wise it did!
The beginning of May I flew for the first time in 12 years!
I got on a plane! I actually took the plunge to overcome my fears! A holiday to Malta was just what I needed. I was very brave on the way out. I even took some snaps on the phone out of the window! Go me!
An exciting day filming adverts for the Look Fabulous Forever makeup brand..
This advert has aired on national TV! I have around seven seconds of fame! It was a fantastic day doing this advert and a look at the insights of what is involved to create one. My phone actually rang quite a lot! “Did I just spot you on tv?”
A couple of AW18 press events happened in May
The Jaeger AW18 press event blew me away! There’s a story behind the coats I’m filming and all will be revealed later. The Joseph Ribkoff jacket is earning its price per wear! You may have seen the post about the jacket and trousers? I’ve worn it so much.
I am a champion at the resting bitchface pose!
One of the reasons I have to take so many photos for my little website is because I have such a natural resting bitchface! I can’t ask Ashley to stand there snapping away god knows how many photos now can I?!!! But I saw this glamorous setting and just had to have a photo.
And here we are after the event. Nothing better like I said, catching up on what’s going on in our lives. Ashley on the right is from Lazy Daisy Jones Take a look at the waiter in the window taking the shot! So obliging! The sun shone and it was a fantastic day.
Another press event we enjoyed..
The Phase Eight AW18 was full of luxurious fabrics and glamourous wear for winter. It’s the only thing apart from Christmas that I look forward too at this time of year is how our dreary weather is cheered up with extra glamour. Phase Eight did not disappoint in this department, so keep an eye out for my post on my favourite choices.
What dreams are made of…
I spent two days in a luxury Spa/Hotel on behalf of Dove Uk. I can’t wait to share my time with you later but I will say there’s no need for anymore spray tanning or searching for the perfect self-tan.
The “Summer Revived” body lotion and self-tan are one of the best I’ve ever used. I’ve filmed my application and will be sharing tips on how to apply. The flowers that were put in the room were so beautiful! And I had to leave them behind! All will be explained later.
I got featured!
I was delighted to get featured in the “She Spark” online Magazine. You can read my interview here if you wish to find out a little more about me.
The quote from above is about me trading my lunch money for the Vogue magazine at the ripe age of twelve years old! I couldn’t resist the glossy pages!
Yay! The summer wardrobe made an appearance!
We had a little good weather in may at last. Bonmarche have re-launched their Linen collection again this year and the trousers I’m wearing above are actually from last years collection. They are a perfect smart/casual style but what impresses me most is that you can buy these in various leg lengths so they are perfect for everyone, even petite like me. Available in Stone, Navy, Black and White these are worth every penny of £20.00!
So that’s my month of May. I will keep you posted on what happened in june! Speak soon.
Xo Laurie
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Great post. I really enjoyed watching your tour highlights. Looking awesome in last pic.
Hahaa you crack me up Laurie. Love your humor. And tell me about bitchface….I have to take a zillion pics to find the charming, funny me…It really looks like you both had a wonderful time together. To bad you and me do not live closer ..would be nice to meet over coffee.
And you look wonderful in wide pants. They were made for you. Need to check out the interview. Sending hugs and kisses! Sabina
Amazing post!
Looks like it was a busy and fun month with lots of lovely things. Thank you for sharing.
#tweensteensbeyond sorry for this comment being late. I have been ill!
Congrats on the ad. I have started using Dove too this summer and love it no streaks at all and it builds up beautifully
So glad you’re doing so well. I love the shorts.
I’m so pleased to see you being so successful Laurie. One up to the offspring, eh:) Very proud to have you as a friend.
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Aw, that’s so lovely of you to say! Thank you! xx
You were busy and I especially loved those pants in the last photo! I love wide legs, they make me look very nice. #AnythingGoes
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That’s why wide trousers are my favourite Heather! A little leg lengthening is what I need! xx
Laurie you are an inspiration and I love reading your posts about the brands you have collaborated with. Well done for getting on the plane too! I imagine it was not an easy task. #TweensTeensBeyond
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It was easy going but I hated it on the way home! xx
This is a lovely post, and it seems as though you had a great month! I love the advert and can’t wait to hear more about your experience with the Dove products. Thank you so much for sharing with #Blogstravaganza 🙂
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Oh I can’t wait to share my time at the spa day! Best ever! Thanks Jo xx
I loved you in that ad! Congrats on the feature. You look gorgeous in all of these outfits. My fav is the last one, love those pants.
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Thank you so much Ivana! xx
Oh wow, congrats on contouring your fear of flying. Also, so jealous of your month of May it sounds fab. Look forward to reading about your two days in a luxury Spa/Hotel #Blogstravaganza
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I can’t believe how much I fitted in! Not all my months are this good! xx
Sounds like you had an awesome May! Congrats on hopping on a plane and on your feature!!
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Thank you so much Lee xx
You’ve had a busy month! Congrats on the advert, it is very good and shows older doesn’t have to be dull. Your spa weekend sounds lovely. I didn’t know Dove did a self tan, it’s a product I certainly need with my very pale skin! #pocolo
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I can’t recommend their new product enough, Louisa. Keep them peeled for the post! xx
What a fab month! Congratulations on the TV ad, you look amazing!
Gemma x
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Thank you so much Gemma xx
What a busy and exciting month you’ve had, can’t wait to hear about the Dove event! #pocolo
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Can’t wait to share it! Thank you! xx
Well done on the flight – a big thing to do. You did such glamorous things compared to me and my blisters!
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Don’t knock it Gail. Be proud of what you achieved xx
You’ve certainly had a fun, busy month, Laurie! I’m quite envious of everything you’ve been up to! Reading all this makes me miss England even more!
I hope June is as much fun as May was for you.
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Suzy xxx
P.S You don’t have resting bitch face!!!!!!!!!!
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Two weeks into June and it’s a completely different story, Suzy. All will be revealed in next months post. xx
Ahhhh I love this post! Its great to hear what you have been up to Laurie. You look fabulous as ever and your ad is brilliant! Well done you. I look forward to hearing your next shennanigans xxx
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Thank you so much Kerry xx
What a great month Laurie. Oh wow, love that you’re in that avert. How exciting 🙂 Thanks for linking up to The Wednesday Blog Hop. Hope you can join me tomorrow.
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Thanks Claire xx
I love this kind of post, so yes, please continue! I find that it’s also a good way to keep track of what you’ve been doing with your time. I often scroll back to this time last year to see what I’ve been up to. Oh, and I’ve just started using Dove “Summer Revived”, and it seems to be doing the trick, without having to revert to fake tan. xxx
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Oh! Fantastic Ann. Have you tried it on your face? It’s brilliant xx
Wow, what a busy month! I love the advert!
Emma xxx
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Thank you so much Emma xx
I so enjoyed this post Laurie ! You are a natural at it! Keep going …
Now we will have to plan some fun for June eh?
Ash x
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I’m banking on you of course for that! xx
Congretulations on your 7 seconds of fame! And what a wonderfull month it has been for you!
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Thank you Nancy xx
How exciting! That is something to really be proud about!
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I am proud of what I’ve achieved so far. It’s a fun journey considering I started this to learn PC skills! Thank you! xx
You’re doing so well Laurie, thanks for sharing. Yes busy, busy for you! Have a happy week Hun. Jacqui Mummabstylish
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Thank you Jacqui xx
Congratulations on getting on a plane! That’s great you were able to overcome your fears. As for “the resting bitch face” I find I have to smile in every picture or I look mad. I wish I could just take natural photos like other bloggers do. Love the pants in the last photo!
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Oh I know Amy! You should see some of my photos! xx
Oh Laurie, keep these posts coming. I tried to focus on your super-glam life when reading this, I really did, but it all fell apart when I got to natural bitch face. Of course you don’t have one, you are truly beautiful, but I just fell about giggling from that point on!
Looking forward to you sharing your next bit of personal (thanks, Ashley).
Hugs, x.
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Not so busy this month Mary but I’m sure there will be something! Glad you enjoyed xx
What an exciting time all the way around Laurie!! You deserve all this goodness and more!!
XOXO
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Oh. thank you so much, Jodie! I find I have to pinch myself sometimes! xx
A fabulous post Laurie (well done to Ashley x) – I really enjoyed seeing your highlights! You look incredible in that advert. I’m looking forward to getting some Dove self tan but will wait for your post links first! xx
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Thank you Maria! xx