I Heart Spring | Tag

Hello everyone!  Can I just start this post of by saying that I'm sorry for the lack of posts at the moment, I'm currently doing my GCSE's and my free time is slowly slipping away, however I will try to write as many posts as I can.     So as it's officially Spring and all the clocks have changed, I thought what better time do to a Spring tag than now? So lets get into it.
1. What's your favorite Spring nail polish? I've really been liking the pastel colours at the moment, I have a light blue nail polish by Rimmel London that I've been loving lately, so probably that.
2. What is your must-have lip colour this spring? I've lately been using the 1000 Kisses Lip Stain by Rimmel London, which I love. The colour is a lovely subtle pink, definitely my go to lip stain.
3. What is your favorite Spring dress? Where I live it doesn't get very warm in the spring, so I most likely wont be wearing a dress however I have been wearing a grey and black dress that I got from New Look which I wear with tights, but unfortunately Spring for me where I live, is still like Winter.
4. What is your favorite Spring flower? I really love a bunch of daffodils in the spring, they just bring any room to life.
5. Favorite Spring accessory? Lately I've really been into wearing my earrings alot more so I'd have to say earrings because I've been going mad and buying all different ones lately.
6. What Spring trends are you most excited about this year? I've really been loving all the pastel colours out recently, I think they're just beautiful shades. I'd have to say that's something I'm excited about.
7. Favorite Spring candle? Before Christmas I purchased a Mistletoe Bouquet Candle and unfortunately I never burned it over the Christmas period, I recently rediscovered it and surprisingly it doesn't smell much like a festive candle, so I've been burning that recently alot.
8. Favorite body spray for the Spring? I've recently been using Body Shop's Jasmine Body Mist, its a gorgeous sweet smell, definitely trying some more of them out soon.
9. Whats your favorite thing about Spring? Not only because my birthday happens to be in Spring, but the way the weather gets warmer, flowers come out and it all just looks beautiful.
10. Any plans for Spring break? Unfortunately no, however I am preparing for a vacation in the summer.
So I hope you enjoyed my Spring tag, I tag everyone and anyone that wants to do it. I love Spring, whats your favorite thing about Spring?

Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses | Rimmel London

Hello Everyone!

So lately I've been coming across a outrageous amount of blog posts and reviews on lip stains and because they're so highly recommended I thought what better way to know than to find out yourself, so I went out and got one.

I came across this one by Rimmel London and I just loved the colour, a subtle pinky shade, I had to try it. I think the only down fall with this is that the nub at the end dries out fast, you have to keep wiping it with a tissue to get the colour to come out better, however the colour comes out beautifully.

It's not only a lip stain, but on the other end it has a lip balm part and you apply this after you apply your lip stain to give it a shiny effect. Now, at first I thought this could get quite messy because as we all know lipstick transfers onto lip balms, however! This lip stain is transfer-proof, which means that no colour gets transfered onto the lip balm side which is just amazing because you can carry this stick around and if you need to moisturize your lips there's no need to bring another lip balm because its got no transferred lipstick/stains on it, it's amazing. I really like this lip stain, one of my favorite lipstick/stains. I'm going to have to go back and get all the shades because I've not worn any other lipsticks since buying this, honest.

Have you tried this lip stain yet? What shade do you proffer?

Spring Outfit Ideas | Polyvore

Set 1

Set 2

Set 3

Set 4

Hello everyone!

Today I thought I'd share with you a new series I hope to continue on my blog. I recently re-discovered my Polyvore account and so I thought it would be a great way of me to give you all some ideas about the up and coming season, in our case Spring. I put together 4 different outfits which personally, I'd love to wear. I left a link underneath each image so you can pop over to my polyvore account because when you click on a item on the collages it says where and how much you can buy them from so if you really like any specific items then definitely try that out.

So for outfit number 1, I wanted to go for a chilled almost every day sort of outfit. Now, if you live in a hot place then this would be a perfect outfit, however where I live it never really gets too warm in the spring so you'd hardly see us in shorts any time soon. I really like the high socks with the shorts I think it creates a cute look specially adding the black boots finishes it off. For outfit 2 I really liked the girly feel to this outfit, I absolutely love the dress and with all the flowery accessories, I think pulls it all off.
If you want a really girly look, outfit 3 is perfect for you especially if you live somewhere where its warm in spring time. I think the pastel colours are just gorgeous colours, specially for Spring. Outfit 4 is something that I'd more go for as it doesn't get very warm in Spring, or even at all so the jeans and long sleeves is perfect for if you live somewhere a little colder. 

I really enjoyed doing this post, if you want to see more like these just leave me comment, if you recreate any of these outfits send me a picture on Instragram with the #OutfitsWithLola.

Valentines Baking | Raspberry Macaroons

Ingredients:

• 1 Sachet of Macaroon Mix (Included)
• 1 Sachet of Icing Mix (Included)
• 2 Large Eggs
• 50g Butter
• 1tbsp of Milk

Equipment Needed:

• Piping Bag (Included)
• 2 Mixing Bowls
• Electric Hand Mixer or by hand
• Spoons
• Baking Trays
• Grease-proof Paper

So, the first step is to line your baking trays with grease-proof paper so when your macaroons are cooked they don't stick to the tray. 

Then you want to get your 2 large eggs and separate the egg whites, this can be quite tricky so seek help if need be. You then once you've separated them, want to get a electric mixer and mix the egg whites until it forms peaks and becomes almost foam like. You don't have to use a electric mixer however doing it by hand takes a lot longer so a electric mixer is a better option.

Once you've whisked the egg whites you want to add the Macaroon Baking Mix that is included and you want to FOLD them in. Make sure you fold not stir because this creates air pockets in the mixture and that's crucial to create a perfect macaroon. Once you've folded it all together the mixture should turn a nice pinky colour, you then want to scoop it into your piping bag and this bit can also be a little tricky so seek help if you need it. The next part is up to you, if you want to make big macaroons you will need to pipe bigger circles and if smaller, smaller circles. Tip: Make sure you do them in pairs other whise you could end up with a random lonely one. 

You want to put your macaroons in a cold oven, no preheating, and put the temperature to 50'c so the temperature will slowly rise around your macaroons. You want to keep it on 50'c for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes of being on 50'c, you want to turn the heat up to 150'c for the last 15 minutes and at this stage they will be looking flat but they will start to rise within the next 15 minutes.

Whilst the macaroons rise in the oven you want to make the icing, for this you'll need to mix with a electric mixer the 50g of butter until it becomes soft, you then want to add the Icing Mix and the 1tbsp of Milk and again mix with the electric mixer, once it looks like the following you want to take your macaroons out the oven once they're done and let them cool. Once they're cool you want to spoon the icing in between the two macaroons like a sandwich and presto, you've got some yummy Macaroons.

So, I hope you guys enjoyed this tutorial on baking Macaroons. It was alot of fun to make however getting flour etc over my camera was not a good idea. I'd love to do some more baking tutorials for you all, if you have any ideas on what you'd like to see let me know in the comments. If you recreate these macaroons or similar, instragram or tweet me a picture with the #BakingWithLola. I hope you guys enjoyed this, I know I did by eating them.

Photography Shoot | Abandonded Interior Shoot

Hello Everyone!

So today I've come to you with a complete different post, yes photography.

I've been wanting to do a photography based post on my blog for awhile but I never really came round to doing it, however today I am. So if you didn't already know, I'm currently studying a photography course and its the most fun I've ever had in any subject and lately we were assigned to take a interior shoot of abandoned places. If you don't know what any of that means, it basically means to do a photo shoot on the inside (interior) of abandoned or old places/houses. I'm quite lucky where I live because I have abandoned mine houses all around me so this was pretty easy to pick what and where I was taking this shoot. Firstly, I came up with the idea of having a filter of black and white to create a darker and almost creepier effect on my images. I wont go into technical terms because I'm sure most of you wont or don't want to know what they mean. So here are some of the best photos I took.

I hope you enjoyed this post, if you want to see any more than please let me know because I'd love to do more. I'm actually this week coming being assigned to do a portraiture shoot so if any of you want to see that then I'll be more than happy to write up a post for you. If any of you do a photography course or just love doing photography, I'd love to see your images so if you'd like to share them then tweet or instragram me the images with the #PhotographyWithLola. Hope you enjoyed this, see you next week.

Valentines Day Questions | Tag

Hello Everyone! Firstly I'd just like to start off with saying Happy Valentines Day to you all and I hope your sharing it with a very special person, whether that's your partner or family, I hope you have a day filled with lots and lots of love. Question 1 - What is your favorite Valentines Day treats? That's a hard one, I love lots. I think hot chocolate with heart shaped sprinkles is always a winner, and lots and lots of chocolate. 
Question 2 - Sweethearts or chocolate covered Strawberry's? Chocolate covered Strawberry's, definitely.
Question 3 - What is your favorite Valentine Day memory? That would be when I used to live with my Mum and Nan in the same house and we'd secretly leave presents scattered around each of our rooms for the morning of Valentines Day and we'd get together and open them, they were always the cutest days. 
Question 4 - What movie would you rather watch on Valentines Day: Pretty Woman or You've Got Mail? I've actually never heard of either and I'm not one to watch soppy romantic films but I'd like to watch You've Got Mail as it seems cute and well I don't know really, more of my cup of tea.
Question 5 - What celebrity wouldn't you mind having for Valentines Day? Demi Lovato, although I'm straight we could still get together and have a movie night together as best friends.
Question 6 - What would be your perfect Valentines date? Just staying at home and watching movies with food and chocolate, perfect.
Question 7 - Red or Pink lips on Valentines Day? If I was feeling confident I'd probably go for red but I think pink is more subtle and compliments my face better.
Question 8 - What is your ideal Valentines Day outfit? Skinny jeans or a skater skirt with cute jumper, probably with a peter pan collar on it, and some comfy boots.
Question 9 - Homemade or Store bought gifts? I think homemade is always such a cute idea and it makes it all that more special, however I think if your treating someone to something shop bought things are always still good.
Question 10 - Would you wear your hair up or down for a date night? I proffer my hair down so probably half up and half down with loose curls.
So that's my tag for Valentines Day, if you've done one leave the link in the comment as I'd love to check them out. I hope your all having a lovely day and its full of love and special people. Love you all, Happy Valentines Day!

Valentines Day | Hairspiration

Hi guys!

So I'm back today with yet another Hairspiration post, I'm aware I haven't done one of these since I believe the countdown to Christmas, am I wrong?

Anyway, as valentines day is just like a week away I thought I could give you a few ideas for if your stuck on what you want to do with your hair then I hope you bring something away from this. I'd just like to say, all photos are from Pinterest.com and you'll find them all on my boards somewhere.

Firstly, I think a typical hair style for Valentines Day would be something romantic looking and almost posh you could say? I think my over all favorite would be the first image because I just think that it's absolutely adorable and it's fair enough as easy as you could get, for me anyway. I also really like the half up half down hair styles with loose curls, they look so cute and romantic and I just love curls and to add a bit more girly to it, a bow would finish it off.

I really like all these pictures and I think even un-experienced people could do it as they all seem fairly straight forward and easy. I hope you've managed to get a few ideas from this and please let me know if you recreate any of these or have ideas to share, or better yet, send me a image on instragram with the #HairspirationWithLowenna.