List of Loves - June Favourites! | Laura Ann

Hello Lovelies!

So I haven't done a favourites blog yet but I've wanted to for a long time but I didn't feel I had enough to talk about....until now! Lets just jump right in! Here are this months favourites!

The first thing is my amazing Penny Board! Last August, on the very last day in New York I purchased a Penny Board! I had really wanted one for a very long time but never bought one... until this holiday! I met two lovely workers called Ben and Byron who helped me out and I've never been so happy with a purchase (apart from clothes they're fabulous!) So this is my Penny!

 

 

The next thing I have been loving is this book: Alexa Chung IT! Let me tell you something, its incredible! Possibly the greatest book I have ever read EVER. The way it is written is so relatable even though her life is much more fabulous than mine, you kind of connect with it! I got it from Urban Outfitters for £16.99 which I guess is expensive for a book but its completely and utterly worth it!

 

The book shows up weird on camera because its a funny material so the lines are not actually there

I'm a complete shoe addict and its gotten quite serious as im stealing my sisters shoes now... We both love Converse and my sister has awesome ones especially these which are so funky and great for summer as they're really bright and colourful! I think these are limited Edition but I don't remember as they are from Florida in 2010.

 

 

 

Back to Books! Ever heard of John Green? Of course he's the author of many books but most popular The Fault in Our Stars! Although im not talking about that one- Paper Towns. Im reading Paper Towns and im addicted- not going into too much detail but its just as good as Tfios!

 









Next on my list of loves is a Kimono! The very popular, the very amazing Kimono. I think these look amazing dressed up or dressed down but I honestly love them! Mine is a very bright pink Patterned design from Primark for just £13!

This is me wearing the Kimono obviously!

I Went to the custard Factory in Birmingham the other day and there's this Vintage store that I fell in love with! I bought some Glasses from there and im now officially addicted to them! I feel they make an outfit abit different and they look very chic!

I could ramble on about a million more things but im going to leave it here... for now! Please let me know what you are loving and I'll talk to you again soon!

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Love you all!
Laura xo

Fathers Day & Fashion Photography!

 

Hello everyone!

I have many posts to come but I need your help! I've been interested in photography a lot, especially linking to fashion so I need your guys opinions on things that I post in the future so just comment below for me what you think!

Anyway today was Fathers Day and we went out to Birmingham! We went to The Custard Factory which is an urban area where many graffiti artists make art and also there are some really cool vintage shops and office spaces! It was a lovely day!

There were some amazing photography spots which really interested me and my Dad! 

For my outfit I went for a classy chic style with a bright red lipstick and a classic bowler hat!

The pictures are taken by my Dad so that's a bonus!!

The glasses I'm wearing are from a vintage store in the Custard Factory and I fell in love with them!! My bowler Hat is from Boohoo.com and my blazer was from New Look!

I hope you have had a lovely weekend and Happy Fathers Day!

Love you Lovelies

Laura xo

What I'm crushing on: Urban Outfitters

Hello everyone!

So I think that I'm due a crushing on post! I love clothes so so so much yet I can't get enough as I need to save for my trip to Paris so I'm holding back! 

So I'm back to window shopping!

Here are a few things I'm loving from Urban Outfitters:

So I cannot afford one single item from this picture!! I am literally dreaming for all these things! I'm going to paris in august and need some clothes and these are the items I'm looking for! The hat is something that I wouldn't normally go for BUT a rapper called Lil Za who is friends with Justin Bieber wears them all the time and I just really like them even though I wouldn't suit it!!

The dresses are super cute and would look gorgeous with a pair of boots and a cute satchel! 

I need the skirt and shorts now! I think they will look amazing in the summer and could be dressed up or down!!

What sort of things are you looking for? Any spring/summer trends you are loving? 

Love you lovelies

Laura xo

New Buys: River Island Shoes

Hello Everyone!

So I have spent even more money! I swear I have a problem because I can't go a day without shopping or spending a little bit of money BUT I have wanted this particular pair of shoes for a very long time but could never afford them!

I went into my local river island and went straight to the sale and in the shoe I wanted in the last size for £15 from £45 were the exact shoes I have been wanting!! That last size was my size it was just like fate!

The shoes are very stylish and go with every outfit! I know they're not for everyone but I seriously love them with a passion!

They are the chunky cut out boots that look a little like this:

Have you got anything on your shopping list?

Love you lovelies

Laura xo

What I'm crushing on: Aéropostale

Hello my lovelies!

Right so short story! When I went to New York, on the last day we went into a shop called Aeropostale - I'm almost sure you might have heard of it if not it's a clothing store! Anyway I bought a t shirt from there and I love it to pieces! I regret not buying anything else as we don't have the shop In the UK! So anyway I went looking on the web and found that they ship to the UK! 

This made me very happy so I took a look and I managed to get a list and thought I'd share it with you!

Here we go!

I have the Aeropostale app and it's all in dollars so I do apologise if your British like me!

All of these accept the shoe is from the Bethany Mota range and it's just gorgeous! The red jumper is so chic and will be great in the cooler months but even in the English summer you could wear it so it's great! That is $19.99 which is really good! The next shirt along is very cute and I love the style! Once again good for summer as it's not to thick and would look great with shorts or jeans! It is only $8.99! The black blazer is a must have for every wardrobe! No matter what you wear a black blazer will go with it! That was $17.99! The dress is honestly adorable and will look good dressed up or down! This is $19.99! The Bow necklace will look super cute popping out of a shirt looking all fancy! It's only $2.99 so super cheap! And finally the shoes! I think these would be great for summer and I love the boho chic vibe they have and they are $18.00!

So I do apologise for the dollars but I know that in the uk it would work out cheaper! 

I may have a little spend soon! 

What do you like? Have you got anything from Aeropostale before? What was it?

Love you lovelies!

Laura xo 

Weekend OOTD!

Hello everyone!

It is indeed the weekend! That consists of two days which means two outfits - clever counting laura! I'm going to show you two outfits and I will hopefully inspire your outfit choices!

So on Saturday I was a little dressy but fashion is a statement not a style, fashion does not have to be worn casually nor outside the runway! So it does not matter!

Shoes: Top shop, Necklace & Rings: Primark, Bracelet: H&M, Frilly Socks: Primark, Dress: Primark!
So this outfit looks quite classy, old school but also very modern! I love it and wear this probably too much but it never gets old and seems to look different each time!

Sunday! On Sunday I went to the Pub with my family and its so lovely in there! It also has a very good WIFI connection!

Jumper: ASOS & eBay, Necklace: Primark, Boots: George-ASDA
So I wore jeans with this outfit but I left the bottoms out as you could pair it with leggings, jeans or even a skirt! My jumper is quite oversized so its very very comfortable and its my favourite jumper ever! The boots are just a must have for every outfit- they're so comfy! For me comfort is key so I like a lot of things that make me feel nice!


What did you do this weekend? Anything fancy or did you just chill?
Love you lovelies!
Laura xo
 

My Current Favourites!

Hello Everyone!

I have started 2014 off loving a lot of things clothes to beauty products! I thought id share with you what im loving so lets get straight to it!

The first thing, which I got at Christmas, is this Clinique Cleanser! It is amazing! Before I'd never really used a cleanser I just used cheap makeup wipes but using this has made me realise how moisturising it is to the skin! When I use it and afterwards too my skin feels so much better and refreshed which is so good! I defiantly recommend this cleanser! 

This next item I also got at Christmas and its the Maybelline 'Falsies' Mascara. Its so good and really does give volume to the lashes! Its my favourite mascara from my whole collection!

These next two things are perfumes and I have had them for a while but these are my favourites ever! They are the 'Justin Bieber Girlfriend perfume' and 'Justin Bieber The Key' I ran out of the actual perfume bottles but short story when I went to see the 'Believe Movie' they were handing out free samples and my friend and I got about nine of each! So yes they smell amazing and don't underestimate the name! They are fabulous!

Im sure everyone knows the 'Maybelline Baby lips' but this one is my favourite and its in 'Cherry me'. I have found this is the most moisturising for me and works nicest! It is also slightly tinted so that's great for school too!  

 

 

The next thing came in a set from Seventeen but you can buy it on its own and that's this eyeliner! there's not much to say apart from BUY IT! Its brilliant and works really nicely!

Im sure you already know my obsession with these shoes but I had to throw them in! I love them, they're so comfortable and pretty! They go with everything so its great!

You may also know my obsession with Tartan! But yes these three pieces - two tartan dresses and tartan trousers- are just addictive to wear! They look amazing with so many different styled outfits and just are perfect! I've found that the trousers and the right tartan dress actually are very slimming and make your figure stand out so nicely!

 

 

So there we go 'My Current Favourites', I hope you have enjoyed this post and please tell me in the comments below what you are loving!

 

Love you lovelies!

Laura xo

New buys: Topshop Shoes

Hello everyone!

So a fair few blogposts ago I posted about what I'm crushing on from topshop and some geek t bar shoes may or may not have popped in the list! 

I've wanted these shoes for absolutely ages, but I could never afford them! So as the weeks went by and the sales came, the shoes I wanted were only £10!!! I could not resist the £32 shoes I wanted for only a tenner! The colours in  black, burgundy and silver! I bought the silver ones because they are abit different but go with everything! 

They're very comfortable and my new favourite shoes! I seriously recommend getting them! 

Have you bought anything in the sales recently? What shoes are you loving right now? 

Love you lovelies!

Laura xo

Winter Warmth!

Hello everyone!

So it's winter here in England and many other places around the world and that means it's very very cold! At night time I get rather chilly and layer up a lot! I sleep with lots of blankets on just to keep myself warm!

So I thought I'd share with you what I do to keep warm and I'm going to give you my little tips on how to stay cosy in these winter months!

When I get in from school, I like to make a hot drink! I'm the type of person that doesn't like to wear proper clothes when there's no need to, I like to be comfortable, so as soon as I come in and have my hot drink I put my pyjamas on and chill out! When I say 'chill out' that means messing around on my phone, tweeting my socks of! 

Talking about socks, cosy slipper socks are a must have! If your feet are warm, your body is warm! I tuck my bottoms into my socks and put these cute bootie slippers on!

I don't just wear my pyjamas as that doesn't keep me too warm but what I do wear as well is a dressing gown or a fleece poncho! For Christmas I got some cosy keepers! This is a Minnie Mouse style fleece poncho which I just throw on over my pyjamas or even clothes and it keeps me snuggly! I also got this pink and white hooded dressing gown which feels amazing!

Keeping yourself busy also helps you stay warm! If your doing something you won't notice being cold! I don't necessarily mean go running to get warm because I'm very lazy in the winter and going out in the cold to get warm doesn't make sense to me so I potter around in my room, on the computer, or reading! I love reading a lot and lying in bed while having a read is quite relaxing! 

I always try and write when I'm not doing anything and I really enjoy it!

 

Having a cosy room makes you feel cosy too I feel, so I have little fairy lights around my bed and it makes my room look so pretty!

So what do you do in your room, or in the winter when it's too cold to go out?

Love you lovelies!

Laura xo

Primark&Lush: Haul

Hello Everyone!

Happy New Year! So the other day I went shopping! My shopping list started as checked trousers and t-bar shoes but I came back with a little different! I didn't actually get any shoes as there were none in stock but I have ordered them online and should be here soon so that's very good!

So lets get started on what I actually did purchase!

The first place I went was Selfridges, there was a lot I wanted but I held myself back! Walking through the Bobby Brown and M-A-C section was like a dream! I have to say I took a peak at the mac lipsticks but held myself back!

Anyway I went to the Primark that is in Selfridges as it has all the 'posher' clothing there!
I picked up a Disney t-shirt which has bambi on it and its so so cute!

It is very comfortable as well! I've worn it so much already!

Moving on to the main Primark in Birmingham! I bought too items from here which we're lucky finds! I didn't expect to find them but I did! 

So I firstly picked up this satchel which was £9.00 and I've wanted a satchel for a long time now but they're quite expensive therefore this is a cheaper option but also looks the same as a high end one! I also bought some checked trousers which were £12 but when I got to the till she said they were only £5 which is a right bargain! I wore these trousers on New Years Eve so you can check my previous blogpost to see what they look like on! 

The bag is very spacious which is actually very helpful! It's also quite strong for such a cheap bag! I love it!

The next shop was Lush! We all know how much I love Lush! I could not possibly leave without buying something!

I firstly got this which smells like candy hearts, those sweets! 

This is called 'space girl' and I'm so excited for it!

The next one has quite a subtle smell but I'm not sure how to describe it- you will learn I cannot describe scents! 

But it looks like this and is called Pop in the Bath, Bubble Bar Slice!

There were different colours of it too (blue,pink&yellow) but I thought it would be interesting in the bath! It actually did turn out Green!

The next thing from Lush which I actually didn't buy, my sister got me this for Christmas and that is the very popular Snow Fairy Star Wand and looks like this...

 

It's got a cute little bell on it! I had wanted this for a while but they were always sold out as they are very very popular! It is reusable which is why I quite like it and smells divine! If you have smelt snow fairy- that's it!

So what products have you bought from Lush? Do you have any favourites?

Thankyou!

Love you lovelies!

Laura xo

New Years Eve: Hair, Make Up & outfit

Hello Everyone!

Happy New Year! I hope you've had a great year and an even better one to come!

So firstly makeup - as my main outfit is Black and White - so I've gone for a Bright Red Lipstick and Winged Eyeliner as a statement to the outfit! 

These are the products I used:

The Kate Moss Lipstick is in 107 and it's my favourite, I use it all year round! The Mascara is Maybelline: 'The Falsies' and this is also my favourite Mascara, I love it to pieces! 

I don't use Foundation too much, but I like to keep it natural anyway, so I used a Tinted Moisturiser by the Natural Collection at Boots. 

I use the Rimmel 'Stay Matte Powder' as it's my favourite and I really recommend it!

I kept my hair simple by just straightening it with a quiff. 

So the best bit my outfit!

I really like wearing Black and White at the minute! I'm not a bright colour person if I'm honest!

My trousers are from Primark and they were only £5! Such a bargain! I will probably live in these trousers now! I love them so much! 

The top is also from Primark and it was only £8! My boots are from New Look and were £24.99!

So what are your plans for New Year? Do you have any resolutions?

Happy New Year!

Love you lovelies!

Laura xo

What I'm Crushing On: Misguided

Hello Everyone!

It's here again! What I'm crushing on, this time I'm really liking Misguided! It's not too bad for pricing either!

Let's get started!

Bonny Hologram Block Heel Ankle Boots: £39.99

Emilana Greek Key Printed Jumper in Cream £16.99

Stefania Daisy Print Shift Dress in White £24.99 

Alinka Belted Checked Trousers £24.99

Nafisa Tartan Cropped Blouse £19.99

Satchel £24.99

I'm in love with these items! I really want the trousers and have done for a long time now, with a collared shirt/blouse, they'd look so classy! The boots are a little different, but I think they'd look amazing when styled!

Please follow and tell me what your crushing on!?!? 

Love you lovelies!

Laura xo 

A Christmas Message!

Hello Everyone!

Merry Christmas to you all! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy all the time with your family and friends! I hope you get what you want and enjoy it!

Have lots of delicious food and stuff your belly's like Santa would ;) But mostly be thankful for everything you receive and thankful for having everyone with a smile on their faces! 

I have plenty of blog posts coming in the near future and I just wanted to say thank you so much if you read my posts, it means the world and it is a great Christmas present to be writing this to so many of you!

Stay Safe & Stay Happy!

Love you lovelies
Laura xo

The Liebster Award!

Hello Everyone!

I'm a bit off topic today, but I've been tagged by http://beautybyeden.blogspot.co.uk/ to do this! Thank you very much by the way! I've read the whole of her blog now and it's so good! If I were you I'd go follow it!

With this tag, you're meant to:

- List 11 random facts about yourself

- Answer the 11 questions provided by the blogger who nominated you

- Choose 11 more nominees and ask them eleven questions (they must have 200 followers or less) - and obviously let them know they've been nominated!

Right, I think I'll just go with it then! My 11 random facts! I'm not the most random of people!

1) I can do the alphabet backwards in under 4 seconds!

2) I cannot walk past Starbucks without buying something! Oopsy!

3) I'm the only person in my family who has blue eyes!

4) I was born on the 9/9/1999 at 9:49

5) My ringtone never changes, it's always the Mission Impossible theme tune!

6) I've been to America 4 times - Florida three times and New York Once - America is my favourite place!

7) I go to a lot of concerts! They're like one of my favourite things!

8) I crave pancakes 24/7, but never actually eat them unless it's pancake day!

9) I want to live in London!

10) I cant stand it when people walk really slow and drag their feet!

11) I get into my pyjamas straight after school unless I'm going out! Better to be comfy!

Now for Eden's Questions!

1) How many pets have you had? Names and other info.

    I've never had a pet! I've been deprived of having one as my sister and Dad have reactions to them!

 2) Favourite day of the week?

    I'd like to say Saturday! But during school Tuesday's are my favourite!

3) If every makeup brand bankrupted and you could only save one, which would it be?

    Oh my goodness! What would I choose, there are so many! I'd have to save Rimmel London, because I use it most!

4) If you had to move anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I'd move to New York, USA because there's so much to do and different areas that range instead of it all the same!

5) Favourite Book?

I have loads, but currently 'Let It Snow' by John Green, otherwise 'The Fault In Our Stars'!

6) First watched YouTuber/Blogger?

I have a lot that I started watching, but the main two on YouTube are Zoe Sugg (Zoella) and Tanya Burr! 

Bloggers: Danielle Kimberly - I found her on Instagram and she has such a good blog! Then the obvious ones are Tanya and Zoe! But I read and watch a lot of people!

7) Have you ever dyed your hair, if yes what colours?

I have, but only half my head! Kind of dip dye, but more subtle and blonde!

8) Favourite place to go?

In the UK, London, it's amazing! But from around where I live, Birmingham is really good for shops! Just in general, shopping is my favourite place to go!

9) Summer or Winter?

A lot may disagree, but I prefer Winter! It's all cosy and cute! Plus, Christmas is in Winter, so really it's a win-win situation!

10) Favourite Quote?

Its a long one ok! This quote is from One Tree Hill!

 "You ever look a picture of yourself, and see a stranger in the background? It makes you wonder how many strangers have pictures of you. How many moments of other peoples life have we been in? Were we a part of someone's life when their dream came true or were we there when their dream died? Did we keep trying to get in? As if we were somehow destined to be there or did the shot take us by surprise? Just think, you could be a big part of someone elses life, and not even know it."

11) Anyone you'd swap lives with for a day?

There's just so many! Probably for a Boy/Man Louis Cole (Fun For Louis) as he lives an adventure and looks amazing! For a Girl I'm going to stick to YouTubers I think - Zoe Sugg! She's absolutely gorgeous and has an amazing life from what I can see haha! Also I want her hair!

I would Like to Tag

 HarrietJacksonx

+LovelyFlawlessBeauty 

crazyperfectlife.blogspot.com 

beautyproductaday.blogspot.com

Liv's Life

I know and realise I only have 5 people tagged! But I didn't want to do too many, as I wanted to show upcoming people who I've seen and heard about!

My Questions!

Favourite Book?

What are you most afraid of?

3 favourite Phrases?

Favourite Quote?

If you could only have winged eyeliner or dark lips for winter what would it be?

Favourite place you have been too?

What is your favourite TV Show?

First Blog you read?

Least favourite day of the Week?

Snow or Sun?

Who would you swap live's with for a day?

Message me or comment to me when/if you've done this! Thank you so much!

Love you lovelies!

Laura xo