New hair? :D

<- Thoughts?

Okay, so everyone has had a moment when they think what they'd look like with a new hairdo right?

Holding your hair up at the back to make it look like a fringe, covering the ends up to see what it'd look like short...yep! been there, done that!

But no, I didn't dye my hair brown...or get it cut...or get it permed for that matter!

There are free virtual makeovers over at iVillage...all you have to do is sign up (free) ..they send me emails every so often - not sure if it is optional but anyway...

You get to upload your picture and experiment with hair, makeup etc. without going out and actually changing anything!

Here's the link: http://makeover.ivillage.com/makeover/

Have fun with it!

ttyl xxx

buzzzzzz

I recently tried out LUSH's honey bee bath bomb!

I got it as a gift and was excited as I have happily used the Honey I Washed the Kids soap before..so had quite high expectations for this...

https://www.lush.co.uk/index.php=113&category_id=476&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=80

It looked pretty, smelled gorgeous but as for its effects....
it didn't really do much....it probably softened my skin a little, but nothing so amazing that I have to go buy myself another one!

It didn't turn the water a funky colour either...but that's what the crazy-coloured ones are for! :D
I'm not complaining as I got this from a friend but hey! Just a quick review...

Lush say:
Honey Bee
For a soothing, extra cleansing, sweetly scented soak. Honey Bee smells like caramel, much like Honey I Washed The Kids soap and Soft Coeur massage bar do. Honey Bee holds its own special distinction though; in addition to soothing honey, it has Moroccan Rhassoul mud to deep cleanse and soften your skin. The world's best spas offer honey or mud baths on their menus; now you can have both in one go, for roughly 1% of the cost.

It's only £2.76 in the UK which is an okay price but I wouldn't reccomend you go rush to your closest LUSH to get one!

Speaking of LUSH, today I popped into one of their stores and got a free sample of the solid shampoo "The Blonde"...it's supposed to bring out the lighter shades of blonde in your hair but people with other hair colours can use it too..the woman (who had dark brown hair I guess) said she has used it and it made her hair more brown and even a little reddish...

So it's not dye, but brings out the prettiness of your hair...haven't tried it yet but will post once I have! We'll see how it turns out :-)

ttyl ladies!
Stay fabulous!
xxxxxxxxxx

Leave it till later?

Relating back to my previous post, I mentioned how I don't think I will wear sheer chiffons at my age for the moment.
Don't get me wrong, teenagers have every right to be fashion-forward but, if we wear everything now...what will we have to look forward to?
For me, I think I look a little silly if I put e.g. red lipstick on. I love the look of red lips but they just look so much more sophisticated and classy when you are an adult! If I wear red lippy now it may look a little 'lamb dressed as mutton' unless I do it realllllly well and don't overdo the eyes :S
Also, I think pencil skirts are so beautiful and give your body gorgeous curves but at 15...it's a little much for me..I am super excited to wear them for work when I'm older though!
I'm not saying don't do it..cos on the other hand, why the hell not?!
..I'm just sharing my opinions...
What are you girls' thoughts?
xxx
ttyl

Don't be cutting me off

I know its practically winter but how cute are cut-offs!

I get the ELLE newsletter in my email and it included an article about how celebs are wearing chiffon and sheer materials...

there was one photo of Alexa Chung:

Her sheer black top does look stunning but personally I am more intigued by her sexy denim shorts!

I love the contrast between her black blouse ensemble but for me, I think I'll wear that sort of thing when I am older.

The denim cut offs however are so wearable! Perfect for Summer, yes. But also could look cute with tights? (Some people HATE shorts with tights, but in my opinion they look cool together and quirky too, if the tights are patterned :)

Some time in the future when I get round to making my own pair of cut offs from some old jeans, I'll do a post...in the meantime youtube have plenty of tutorials on DIY.

Also a quick mention to how stylish and chic Alexa always looks. She makes it seem so effortless!

ttyl xxx

A night in with the boys ;)

Sure going out is fun but don't we all just LOVE a night in with our two favourite american guys:


BEN AND JERRY !

XD If you guys haven't tried these flavours yet...do!
I have decided I prefer Phish Food for now...but Half Baked just has all the good stuff in there :D
I haven't had Rocky Road in a while...will do sometime soon..

I love ice-cream! What's your favourite flavour? Any reccomendations?
ttyl xxx

Gone fishing?

Hey again!

I've wanted to know how to do a fishtail plait for some time now and I learnt how to do it just a while ago today!


I was on twitter and AnnaSaccone (thestylediet from youtube - don't know her? check out her style channel! She rocks!) tweeted 'omg!!! finally somebody has taught me how to do this!!! :) :) :) http://bit.ly/3aE4RF


So I followed the link and it was a fishtail
plait and I totally understood the explanation! :D


Here's how it came out...
It's not perfect and I didn't really get it the first time round but I kept trying and tadaaa! Ooohlala!
I like it messy so I don't feel the need to perfect it 100%

If you are interested in how to do this hairstyle and others check out http://www.youtube.com/user/Foxylocksextensions

It's such a fun way to spice up a regular plait and it's perfect for bad hair days (when you have time though-it's not the fastest hairstyle ever - especially for long haired people)!

xxx
ttyl

292 Navy

Remember that navy blue nail polish I mentioned I got at boots?

Here it is on the nails!

I LOVE this colour...because it's not the typical black but it's still dark and intriguing :)

It's Barry M's Nail Paint in 292 Navy

It has a gorgeous shine/shimmer and comes on nicely onto the nail.

2 coats if you like it more opaque!

I find that it does not chip easily but because it is a dark colour, if a bit does happen to chip or you scratch it

off somehow it's pretty obvious to notice.

I am quite impatient with waiting for nails to dry and this wasn't the fastest drying nail polish of my life but I really like it and will be using it again :D (This is the second time I'm wearing it anyway hehe)

What nail polish are you loving atm?

xxx

ttyl

Flower Power!

New obsession(ish) in the hair accessory department.

I know hair accessories have generally been getting more popular recently
and right now I am totally loving these rose/flower type hair bands which can also be brooches I think...

I once saw this girl and she had such a pretty hairstyle with this flower at the top of her head and I really loved it so then I bought this green one from a shop called 'Beyond Retro'.

I think it was around £3..quite prices considering I found similar ones in primark for a £1 (well they are smaller and less unique I guess :P)

I bought a black one in primark and wanted to buy a pretty grey one today but didn't think I had time so I'll buy it another day :D

I love how they can make a messy bun or a simple pony tail look so much more special..arty...you name it :)

I'm definately loving hair stuff atm...anything you guys are loving?

Let me know

ttyl xxx

L'oreal telescopic EXPLOSION

Hey everyone!
So, I got a new mascara yesterday at boots.
It's 3 for 2 on ALL cosmetics. Yes, that's right...

3 for 2 on ALL MAKEUP!!!

I chose a couple of things including Barry M's white kohl liner and nail paint in 292 'navy'. And last but not least...

...L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara!
I am super excited about this mascara as it is sort of a copy of Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes...
but definately a lot cheaper..I got it for £8 something..

I've tried it out once so far and I was pretty pleased with the results:

Thoughts?

Did it make my lashes stick together?

:o

Overall I am happy that I got this mascara..sure I could live without it but it's fun to experiment with new makeup :)

Methinks you apply it vertically for length as usual and horizontally to get those little lashes near the root.

But to be honest you can apply it anyway you like! I don't think I followed the whole vertical/horizontal thing religiously so yeah!

Let me know if you have tried this mascara or any other you want to warn/tell people about!
I love mascara..I think it totally makes your face Lol!
The makeup item I'd chose to use if I was only allowed one would definately be mascara...or concealer...so reccomendations are welcome for anything but expecially mascara and concealer :)

Thoughts on my first actual post?

Love,

Ola
xxx

ooooooohlala

Hey!
So I'm Ola :) and welcome to my blog!
So far I'm thinking beauty, style and anything else that I'll feel like :P
I hope you will enjoy reading my blog...I'm no pro here..

Join me in learning new things!

I'd love to help and share tips with anyone out there and would love even more to hear

your own tips!

I'm not 100% sure how to work this thing but that's ok..I'm blonde XD

I'll get a hang of this and I really hope to keep this up as a getaway and as a hobby.

Let me know if you'd like me to write about a certain topic or review a certain product :)

Thanks for reading!

xxx Ola xxx