Don't hate us because we're beautiful...

Don't hate us because we're beautiful...

Having been a student for the past five years, I have had to live life on a budget. However, make-up is something that I cannot live without and I am always trying new products.

As I cannot splurge too often, I generally buy products from affordable labels within highstreet stores, making the reviews accessible to the masses.

Within this blog, I will share with you my beauty tips and disasters, and award a rating for the products used. From here, you can make up your own mind whether or not the product is worth purchasing or avoiding...

Feel free to comment with your own tips, stories and/or recommendations. I look forward to hearing from you!

Lots of Loula Love xxx

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

It's a little bit moist..

If you have dry skin like me, you will know how awful it is to put on any kind of make-up without moisturising! I know there are loads of products out there, many which are fabulous, but for me I find that nothing is more trustworthy than good, old-fashioned E45 lotion!

Pour out the teensiest drop possible onto your finger and that seems to cover your skin from head to toe!! OK, a slight exaggeration, but it does offer great coverage which means it lasts for ages!


What moisturiser do you find works best for you?

Stay beautiful!
Loula xxx

Saturday, 18 May 2013

I'm baaaaack

It has been so long since I've blogged, but I'm hoping to get back into it and particularly focus on my beauty blog.

I'm in no way a professional beautician, but I'm hoping that that makes my posts more relatable as I won't be scaring you off with any jargon. However, I'm a big fan of all the techniques that the pros come up with so am in now way trying to deter you from seeking advice from them!!

Feel free to leave comments on any of my posts and follow my blog... Watch this space for my own hints and tips which I have picked up along the way..!

Lots of Loula Love xxx

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

The curious case of the Ugg boots...

I was asked last night if I was "expecting snow" because I had my woollen Uggs on.

Tut!

Granted, the lady who asked is of an older generation but I did not have the time, or the patience, to explain their magic.

I answered with a simple "yes", which is not too unusual seeing as I live in England...!


- Loulabella posting from her iPhone

Friday, 9 September 2011

New Earrings

I had to share this purchase with you as I was quite excited about it...

These are my new earrings from Freedom at


If, for any reason, you have had a moment of madness and can't quite figure out what they are...they are jewelled owls!

£6.50! And I also had 10% knocked off with my student discount.

I am wearing these bad boys to the wedding I am attending today.

I am sure they will be a hoot...


- Loulabella posting from her iPhone

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Bed Head - Small Talk

Blah Blah Blah...

That's actually the slogan associated with this Bed Head product, I'm not actually dismissing it!

In fact, after several days' use of this product, I would recommend it to anyone who has a hair type similar to my own (fine, a bit fluffy at the ends, and in desperate need of a volumising lift).


Bizarrely, there appear to be no directions as to how to use this product. I took a chance and applied a generous amount to my damp hair before blow drying it. I'm still not sure if that's what I was supposed to do, so if anyone can enlighten me I would very much appreciate it. However, so far it seems to have worked...

Did it provide a beautiful mane that cascaded down my shoulders like a movie star?

Erm...no!

So, I probably would not say 'Small Talk' did what it says it should on the tin, but it did make my hair feel softer and less knotted, which it usually does as the day goes by.

Also, it has a very sweet blueberry smell to it that certainly can seem a bit sickly - you can smell it all day. BUT, it's not too bad, and certainly smells better than most other products. It will certainly capture the attention of that guy you've got your eye on, as his super sniffing snout won't be able to ignore that pleasant smell that wafts by as you walk past! (Remember: you may have to smell it all day but he doesn't!)

Loula's verdict: Recommended! It's worth a buy if you want a product to soften your locks and supply an attractive smell to your barnet! It's also a very cute purple bottle that brightens up your dressing table...

Loula's Tip: Don't purchase this product from your hair salon! It will cost a fortune!! Instead, get it from eBay. I managed to nab two for the price of one.

Don't buy this product if you are expecting miracles!!


- Loulabella posting from her iPhone