Laineylulu
The musings of a budget conscious 40 something (how did that happen) with a passion for cosmetics, skincare, cooking and red wine and a healthy cynicism towards marketing....
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The Life & Times of Lainey Lu Lu
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The musings of a budget conscious 40 something (how did that happen?) with a passion for cosmetics, skincare, cooking and red wine and a cynical attitude to marketing buzz words!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 36 )
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Tip: Recycled Roses
I treated myself (only way isn't it!) to some roses last week from my favourite L'dell (yes, okay I know it's Lidl...) for a bargain £1.99 and they eventually... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
PRODUCT RAVE: Figs & Rouge 100% Organic Balm - Sweet Geranium
Well, after 6 months of beauty boxes I've finally fallen totally, utterly and completly in love with a product! How do I know? Read more
Posted on 26 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
New Beauty Box - She Said Beauty
Oops I did it again.....(and that's not just quote cheesy song titles!) There's a new kid on the block (see what I did there? Oh never mind.... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Latest in Beauty - Refresh and Recovery Box
Yup! yet another beauty box.....but this one is a bit different, there's no subscription and you know what you're getting before you order too There are 3... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Soft and Simple Everyday Eye Make up
Eek! well finally got my over 40 eyelids out for inspection...do you have any idea what macro mode on a camera does??? I like to focus on the positives and can... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
FREEBIE ALERT: Clinique Mascara at Boots
Run on down to the Clinique counter at Boots this Saturday, 14th Jan, and get your hand on a free deluxe sample of mascara! All you have to do is exchange it fo... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Stop Press: Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
It's here and realeased an hour early via Debenhams Beauty Club on Facebook!! STOP PRESS 09 JAN 12 - I've just ordered an additiona palette as a give away!! Read more
Posted on 11 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
FREEBIE REVIEW: Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector - Light
I'd heard the buzz about BB creams for a while, they're big in Asia and are described as an all in one skin treatment that provides coverage (BB stands for... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
RECIPE: Goulash Soup/Stew
This is one of my favorite soups/stews (I love soup, you'll get used to me!), in fact it's really more of a stew and is definitely a main meal. Read more
Posted on 09 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
RECIPE: Scrummy Banana Muffins!
I hate wasting anything and when I see some bananas looking decidedly browning and forlorn I rescue them by whipping up some of these babies! Read more
Posted on 09 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
HURRY!: FratBoy Carmine October Box 2011 Still Available...
After hearing the fabulous reviews of theBalm FratBoy Shadow/Blusher I was gutted I hadn't signed up for the inagural Carmine Box from October 2011. Read more
Posted on 09 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
REVIEW: Rahua Volumising Shampoo and Conditioner
I received two samples of both the Rahua Volumsing Shampoo and Conditioner in my November Boudoir Prive box. The sachets were presented in lovely organza pouch... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
PLEASE HELP: Support Give and Make up
Each week two women in the United Kingdom are murdered by a partner or ex-partner. One woman in four experiences domestic violence in their lifetime. Read more
Posted on 07 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
NOTD: French Manicure with Nailene Perfect Tips
With my new found nail obsession I've had a lot of duochrome, glitter and dark colours on my nails over the last couple of months and I began to yearn for... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Objects of Desire: Irregular Choice Scottie Dog Shoes
I just went a little mad and for the first time in an age bought something not in a sale and not from ebay!!! Eek!! Apparently today is Epiphany and it's... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Freebie: MONU Skin Perfector
After hearing the rave reviews of this award winning product from Glossy Box subscribers (many stated it was their favorite product of the year! Read more
Posted on 06 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE