Are you all ready? Have you shopped and wrapped everything? I have just literally started buying mine! I’m shopping mostly online this year too. I’m missing my shopping jaunts but the virus is rife here in Essex now. I can’t believe I’m writing Decembers dressing room diaries already!
I’m also just about to have the kitchen renovation start. I don’t know if I’m more nervous than excited! We are literally living upstairs. My front room has all the new units in for the next week or so while the builders create a hole in one wall, then the plastering, electrics and all that stuff before those units can go in.
I posted my living room on my stories today and it’s caused quite a stir! Yes, I am mad! But fingers crossed it will be done in time for Christmas. And yes my living room will be like a building site!
wish me luck. Anyway. Enough waffle from me. Let’s see what I’ve got to share with you.
I treated myself to a few new items during the Black Friday sales and this jumper is one of the items. This gorgeous blush pink cross over jumper by Coast Fashion. Soft and cosy. It’s really comfortable to wear too because of the raglan sleeve design. I like the Coast website. I think it’s worth a look.
We obviously don’t have any Christmas decorations downstairs but I was determined to have something festive somewhere in the house. I’m quite pleased with my budget by tree and trimmings from Tesco. The tree, lights and baubles for under £40! I was quite impressed with that.
It makes me smile when I look at this photo. Everything looks all calm and serene. But there’s a lot going on the other side of my dressing room door!
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Something I wasn’t impressed with during the Black Friday sales or Cyber week was that I purchased a pair of boots from Kurt Geiger. The money went out the bank and now nearly two weeks later they tell me they have to give me a refund because they can’t get the stock. I understand that but please put the money back in my bank!
When this beauty of a bargain arrived it put a smile on my face
Remember the post a few week’s back about the camel leather biker that I thought was an amazing price? As soon as Black Friday started I knew that I was going to grab one of those bikers in black.
I received the camel colour in a size 12. I wanted it over-sized for wearing thick jumpers under. This black one is in a size 10 and I prefer it I think. Buy true to size on this one.
I was so impressed with the quality of the leather on the camel one and this one in black didn’t fail to please either. I think this is an absolute bargain find and I was so happy to get another. The jacket now has 25% off at £74.99 instead of £99.00 but I still think that the latter price is amazing for real good quality leather. Very pleased.
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I found a comfortable mask!
I found this face mask on TJC (The Jewellery Channel) A brand I’m currently working with. On looking through the website I was surprised at how much you can find on there. Far more than Jewellery! A good price at £9.99
This mask is so comfortable to wear, it’s such a reasonable price and I like that you can either tuck it into your clothing or wear out. I definitely prefer the silky materials. I’ve also seen pure silk on Lilysilk and I’m going to treat myself I think. Anyone else getting spots from wearing these masks? I’ve had some real humdingers!
The calm before the storm!
I posted this photo recently on my Instagram. A campaign for Lily O’briens Chocolates. But what I wanted to say is how important these long cardigans have become! Wear them with your PJ’S or wear them over outfits. They have become a real main staple item for me. I have two. This one above from Woolovers and another from H&M
Three makeup brands I’m so proud to work with
I’m super proud to say that I have been featured on the Code 8 Beauty website. You can read my gift guide on there and I talk about all my favourites from this brand that I use on a near-daily basis.
Excellent value for money I think for the Code 8 Beauty brand. The packaging is stunning and I totally recommend this brand. Go treat yourself! I talked my way through applying on this film here if you’d like to take a look.
Partnering with Dior. Who’d have thought!
When the email dropped about the Dior campaign well, this got me really excited. To trial the Capture Totale and Forever Skinglow Foundation.
After using the Capture Totale I’m afraid to say I don’t see much difference. I had high hopes for this serum that promised good results in seven days. However. The foundation is amazing.
Good coverage from the tiniest amount. I love it. There are so many shades to choose too. I chose 2WO (stands for warm olive) I prefer a warm tone foundation. So if you’d like to try this, and I recommend you do, go get a sample to try for free. The coverage is brilliant and it doesn’t sink into those lines! Hence why I chose Glow rather than Matt. Good value because you need such a small amount for a good cover. You can see my application on my IGTV channel over on Instagram.
I had the pleasure of an online makeup tutorial
I was contacted by Yours Magazine to do an online makeup tutorial with Studio 10. A new to me brand. Why didn’t I know about this brand! Have you heard of it?
An online meet with the founder of Studio 10 Makeup brand Grace Fodor who has created the brand with us mature women in mind. I learned some new tricks too! The makeup is lovely and I am already finding out my favourite items from this brand.
The Plumping Blush Glow-plexion is a winner. I don’t normally wear blush and opt for bronzer mainly but this really does give the face a lift. I’m including my afterthoughts applying the brand in the weekly film linked below if you’d like to take a look. There’s 25% off during the run-up to Christmas too. I always enjoy a brand that creates good makeup specifically with the mature women in mind. It makes a difference I swear!
Yay! I made it to 600!
I’m super happy that my YouTube channel is starting to grow. I got to six hundred yesterday and this makes me happy. I’d love any support you can give and I’d love you to pop over. Listed below are the latest films. A lot of what’s featured in this post is talked about in the films.
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I love this blush pink jumper on you, Laurie, it’s your colour and it looks so lovely on you! I do like the sound of these Dior products, congratulations what a fab collaboration!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours – Hope you have a wonderful time. let’s hope the New year brings us normality!
Alison xx
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That Dior foundation is well worth looking into Alison. I hope you Christmas goes well xx
I love the blush pink crossover jumper, the colour is beautiful. The face covering is a great design, much nicer than any others I’ve seen. Congrats on hitting 6k subs on YouTube! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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Erm it’s six hundred Emma. Haha! But I’m happy with that so far xx
You found some beautiful pieces to style. And I love the idea of wearing a cardigan (have tons of them!) over pajamas. I can’t believe I had not thought of that before.
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Glad to give you the idea Debi! It’s a comfortable way of dressing in the house. Thank you for stopping by xx
I just love that mask!! I haven’t seen anything like it, but it looks so comfy and stylish! I love the first photo of you by the tree and the reflection of the lights. Your outfit is so pretty on you, too!
Carrie
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Thanks so much Carrie. I’m really pleased with the mask xx
Oh wow, how great to collaborate with Dior! Congratulations, my friend! I love the pink jumper on you and the black moto jacket! Thanks for linking with me.
Shelbee
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Thanks Shelbee. I’m pretty chuffed I must say xx
Love your style! You have a lot of beautiful fashion items!
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Thanks David. Thanks for stopping by xx
Your pink sweater is so cozy chic and I love your moto jacket! Congrats on your YouTube growth!
Jill
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Thanks so much Jill xx
That first top is so beautiful! I love the wrap. I also really like that scarf/mask. I am trying to vary mine here. I actually feel the most comfortable in kid size masks and thankfully I am mostly home so don’t have to wear one very often.
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The new fashion accessory of 2020 wasn’t it Mireille. Hopefully, this virus will clear of soon xx
I love the blush pink jumper and it looks lovely on you!
xoxo
Lovely
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Hi Lovely. thank you so much xx
The blush pink is very flattering as is your new mask!
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Hi Michele. Thank you. I’m super pleased with them xx
You definitely been busy Laurie, with renovation and blogging and collaborations. Dior is a big name so congrats on that. Love your Black Friday finds. I haven’t seen the face mask like yours yet, like the fact that it looks more like a scarf than a mask. If we have to wear them, let us at least look stylish :). Hope your reno will be done by Christmas
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Thanks Anna. Yes, super busy times here! I like that you can wear the mask as a scarf after too xx
Congrats on your YouTube Laurie!! I get so out of the habit of watching youtube and coming up with videos….I need to work on it again.
As for that mask…that’s a beauty. One way to bring elegance to the entire ordeal.
XOOX
Jodie
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It’s the only thing to do isn’t it Jodie. Glam up the best we can. It’s not about what bag anymore it’s what mask! xx
I love how organized you are, but I would ‘t trade places with you when it comes to your kitchen renovation! I’m sure it will be worth it in the end, but oh the stress, the inconvenience and the dust! I hope everything goes smoothly and you can enjoy your new kitchen to the full by Christmas!
I’m loving the pink cross-over jumper and I’m not surprised you bought the biker jacket in black as well.
The mask is the most amazing one I’ve ever seen and looks very comfortable to wear! xxx
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Oh Ann. Don’t think for one minute I’m organised! I’m really not! I just roll with it and get on the best I can xx
I’ve wrapped some of our gifts but most of them will be done when we reach England next week, because my mother-in-law likes all the wrapping paper to match LOL.
You’ll be surprised to hear I’ve just got a new tan leather biker jacket too! I know it’s not normally my colour but I have been hankering after one for years and then we spotted Massimo Dutti had a good deal on one in the Black Friday sale! It arrived last week and I absolutely love it. Like yours, it’s just got enough room for a slightly junkier jumper beneath which makes a change. I can’t wait to wear it, but it’s been raining here for days on end. It’s kind of like English drizzle too so you get soaked the second you step outside! I adore your black biker jacket. Gorgeous!
I’m off to ‘like’ all your videos that I’ve missed now!
Big hugs,
Suzy xxx
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Oh Suzy! Reading this I’m wondering if you have made it to the Uk? Or if you can leave if you are here? Will message you xx
Oh wow Laurie, you are doing extremely wel in the collaborations departement. Congratulations. Good luck with the kitchen!
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Thanks so much Nancy xx
Hi Laurie!
I’ve wrapped the gifts, spent 2 days doing so with mom, so that is done. Some of my gifts aren’t coming until a few days before Christmas. We took a bit longer to get the decor up, and I think I want to keep it up until March! I just love the feel/look of it next to the fireplace.
You have such beautiful pieces here, and I love the monochromatic look with the pale soft pink. It looks wonderful on you! I use Lancolm foundation, but I like the sound of the Dior, I may check that out. Love your leather jacket too, so fun especially when on sale! I am waiting on a camel coat I bought on sale, so we’ll see!
Enjoy your weekend!
jess xx
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It all sounds lovely Jess. Hopefully, normality will hit my house next year! xx