#mylittlesurvivors

You are b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l, okay? So, I've been letting the little things get to me this past one or two weeks.

Basically, they increased the dose of one of the tablets I take and it's the one the gives me a puffy face, like it swells because the tablet makes you gain weight and retain water... I've been called fat before but I'm not because I can't control it with diet, it's swelling. It doesn't jiggle or anything it's just there and I HATE IT.

I'm not here to tell you a sob story, I just wanted to tell you; you are beautiful, weather you think you're too skinny, too fat, too tall, too spotty, too small, too whatever, you're not, you're perfect because you are you and society is just turning into this huge indoctrinating monster that we must ignore. You don't need big, wavy, shiny, perfect hair or the biggest, sparkly eyes and perfect complexion... you need to be you.

Go ask your mum, your dad, your friends, if they think you are beautiful. I guarantee you, they will tell you that you are and if by chance your friends say no, then sorry, they are not your friends and they aren't worth your beauty.

I don't know why I decided to write about this to be honest, but, I think this message is important... if you don't believe you are beautiful, why should anyone else and even if you still refuse to believe that you are, trust me on this one- be who you are and soon everything will fall into place. I promise. I NEVER break a promise.

PS. Did you know I write songs? Well, like I said I've been going through a rough patch and just feeling generally worthless so I wrote this to get it out and just to figure out where I am at and I've decided that life is too short. I didn't go out tonight because I felt too ugly, what is the point in that, I'm fifteen and missing out on life and I am the only one stopping myself because of the way I am feeling. So I have to stop telling these white lies and tell the truth and just be me and I want you to do the same #mylittlesurvivors

(my song is on my ipad so subscribe and I'll post the link ASAP) Love you guys

Lulu x

Spring Time Pamper! &Photoshoot

Hello my lovelies, (Really, I'd love to give you all one of those cute little nicknames! Suggestions?)

So... As promised I am back with a post full of goodness and all things BEAUTY! Eeeep!

Okay, if you didn't know alreadfy I loooove doing fashion shoots! I always get new, exciting ideas for outfits and make up looks that I really can't find a place to wear and also ideas for props and set designs just pop into my head so this gives me the peeerrrfect oppotunity to make some use of them and show them off.

My friend, Gemma, (pictured below) loves modelling so one day we were just like 'LET'S DO A PHOTO SHOOT!' So we did and here are the results alongside my little article on what pamperiffic thingymabobs I'm using this spring! Enjoy and don't forget to RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE... pretty please!(;


 This week YoursTruliie decided it was time to get cleaned up and start fresh, we want to forget the bleakness of the winter, which is, slowly, fading away and let the flowers bloom into something pure and beautiful! As always we want all of you guys to join in this little cleansing ceremony so here are a few of our best tips!

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NUMBER 1. Light a candle, (or twelve)! Why not try one proven to help calm and relax the mind? This will help you wind down from the chores of the long day!
We used ...

NUMBER 2. Fill your bath so deep you can almost touch the water from the other side of the room! Okay so this one isn't very environmentally friendly but you deserve it just this once, you don't want the to flood the place but you do want to be completely soaked in your fave bubbles, the soapy kind not the alcoholic ones, they may come later!(;
We reccomend LUSH's Think Pink Bath bomb for a funky bright pink bath!> https://www.lush.co.uk/product/428/Think-Pink-Bath-Bomb

NUMBER 3. Set up your fave body treats in a line alongside your bath, you don't want to end up being half way through your regal relaxation befpre finding out you need to stand up and stretch across the room to the cupboard to retrieve your body scrub, it just ruins the moment! So do it... YoursTruliie Recommends Soap and Glory's FLAKE AWAY sugar scrub >
http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory-Flake-Away-™-Body-Scrub-300ml_27894/
and Soap and Glory's CLEAN, GIRLS body wash for silky smooth skin!> http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory-Clean-Girls™-Body-Wash-500ml_999407/

NUMBER 4. Select your favourite playlist, (Don't forget to click on Stay by Rihanna to get in your bath as glamoroursly as she does!) OR... pick out your fave page turner and get it ready next to a small hand towel close to hand when you finally get to jump into the infinity of bubbles.

NUMBER 5. For shaving YoursTruliie suggests a Venus Razor as they really do give a comfortable, silky finish and never leave open wounds that don't need even thinking about! For the cream it really is a personal choice but we would reccomend any brand that is good for 'Dry skin'. Even if you do not have dry skin because when you shave it will take some of the moisture and dead skin off as it removes the hairs and this may make you a little sore but if you do have oily skin or you just don't want to use one for dry skin the soreness can also be prevented in Step 6!
Gillette for Women Venus Razor>
http://www.boots.com/en/Gillette-For-Women-Venus-Razor_2481/

NUMBER 6. Select your fave body lotion and wack it near the sink, ready for when you are out the bath, to moisturise your skin after shaving, squeeze a dollop into your hand and just rub it in the appropriate areas to prevent that dryness coming through!

NUMBER 7. Right, I think your ready?! No? Ahh, the bubbly, yes, this time we're talking about those you'll find in a bottle! Get a glass and Happy Relaxing!

WHAT'S GEMMA WEARING?!

White Bandeau- New Look
Cross Necklace - Primark
Red Maxi skirt- Primark- BARGAIN BTW!(;
Skull Bracelet- Internationale
Bangles - They were a gift

 

MAKE UP

MUA Lipstick in Shade 13

- A beautiful shocking red with a slight sheen, very bold and you must be daring to wear it but VERY worth it!

Frontcover stick (discontinued)
- but it's really a basic golden/beige creme eyeshadow with a subtle shimmer. It's actually my go-to eyeshadow because the fact it's a stick just makes it so easy to apply and it's subtly makes it perfect for every day! If I find something similar in the shops I'll leave a link!

MUA pencil liner in black
-best/ cheapest liner I've come across yet!

2true Liquid liner in blackNot my favourite to be honest because you NEED to put pencil on first because if you try and do a double coat it makes a gap in the line :(

MUA Brow pencilAgain this isn't my fave just because I'm not sure if the colour is too dark for me but otherwise superb! In my opinion defining the brows is like the frame of your face and it just makes you look so much more I don't know, hmm, better? ahaa I just think it's like the icing on the cake! Accept making your makeup like a cake is not recommended... oh you get the jist!

Barbara Daly Souffle Foundation in Soft Linen

Brill! It feels so light, not cakey and doesn't turn you orange and with the right technique this stuff is also good to cover acne scarring! RESULT!

Barbara Daly Pressed Foundation in Warm IvoryWhen I applied this to Gemma's face, all she could say was 'Ooh, I like this!' over and over! I think that about sums it up, don't you?! Again, lovely, light feeling yet great coverage!



Okay my lovelies, I do hope you enjoyed that little piece, I know this is a blog and it's a more personal kind of platform but as you may know I can only dream of being a journalist printing out my articles in the glossy magazines for now so I thought I'd half live the dream here with you guys, let me know what you think of this way of interaction with you guys and I'll be back soon with more!
Thanks to Gemma for being the model for today's shoot!
Lulu xo(L)+