Monday summary

Good afternoon everyone! I hope you're all having a lovely day? I'm having a bad hair day. The wind outside is not helping matters! I really want to have my hair like this sometime.. must learn how to french plait!


Here are my 5 good things:

1) It's a Bank Holiday today which equals no work for me! The 4 day weekend has gone really slowly which is great because I've managed to squeeze in a lot of stuff! (mainly shopping and eating related).

2) We visited our new house on Saturday to measure up and it's just as pretty as we remembered! We also drove past today to plan the new walking the dogs route. Obsessed much? Yes.

3) I have eaten chocolate and other goodies guilt-free all weekend because it's Easter and that's what you're supposed to do at Easter. Plus I've been running three times so I must have burned some calories ;)


4) TK Maxx. How have I disregarded this shop in the past?! It is full of amazing finds! More on this in my Bank Holiday weekend blog post.

5) I have raised £60 so far for Cancer Research! I'm so chuffed about that. It makes all my early morning runs worth it. You will be able to track my fundraising progress because I've added a widget to the sidebar of my blog.

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A trip to the hairdressers, Shu Uemura oil, "Off With Her Red" & "Mad As A Hatter" by O.P.I

I had a trim and general hair tidy last Saturday at a new hairdressers because I had randomly called in there to get my full fringe cut - a total impulse decision! - and I thought the same girl would do a good job of my cut. First of all, I have learnt my lesson the hard way that prices have shot up considerably since I last had my hair cut. I nearly had a heart attack at the till especially because I had picked up a bottle of Shu Uemura Nourishing Oil en route because I had been impressed with the results when the hairdresser used it.

I can't bear to tell you how much the oil cost; I will say that I hope it lasts me a very long time. It does deliver good results though. It can be used on dry hair as a pre-shampoo treatment or used on damp hair as a serum. I have been using it as a serum and it makes my hair silky without being greasy. I can even use a little on my dry hair to get some extra moisture. Also the oil reduces the need for straighteners whereas normally I would run them quickly over my hair. (Please note that my hair is naturally very straight, if a little poofy sometimes, so results will be different for everyone).


Will I repurchase? Perhaps. I may try to find a cheaper alternative though. I would normally never buy an oil for my hair. I would automatically assume that it would be too heavy for my hair and leave a greasy residue. Perhaps if you struggle to get a smooth blow-dry then this product or something similar would work really well - especially if, like me, you have tried a gazillion other products that have all failed to give good results.

My plan is to grow my hair as long and luscious as the lovely Zooey D. I'm a little way off at the moment but my hair grows really quickly.


I officially love my O.P.I Alice in Wonderland polishes and I'm currently sporting Absolutely Alice on my toenails but I won't share them with you - you're not ready for that sight just yet, trust me!

Off With Her Red is a beautiful red colour which was a pleasure to apply and only needed a couple of coats. However, Mad As A Hatter is my favourite without a doubt. Normally I don't like sparkly nails and I would normally always choose a red or a pink (creature of habit!) but I'm converted to glitter from now on! 2 coats gave me good coverage and I'm in love with the colour.


I have since applied another layer and it looks even more sparkly and special. I love Mad As A Hatter! It was hard to capture the colour as the flash does dim it slightly. If you haven't seen this polish in the flesh yet have a google!


Are you ever shocked at the price of your hairdressers appointment?

What is your favourite Alice in Wonderland O.P.I shade?
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Review: Evian Brumisateur - Facial Spray

I received this product to review and I have been busy testing it out to share my thoughts with you. I know of sprays like this which are meant to freshen and cool you (I remember working at Boots at college; MagiCool sold out and there was a mass panic to get hold of some!) but this is the first I have known about a spray that also claims to tone, refresh, hydrate and also fix makeup.

What do they say?

The Evian Brumisateur is 100% natural, mineral balanced and neutral PH. It is designed for use as part of a daily skincare routine or just to be used as and when extra hydration is needed. It claims to increase skin hydration by 14%!

Perfect for setting makeup with its weightless, invisible finish, this clever spray helps avoid the need for facial powder reapplication. Suitable for all skin types, this gentle mist is pefect for the delicate skin of babies and children.

Would I repurchase? Probably not for everyday use but this is definitely something I would consider for a hot sunny holiday because it is very refreshing and cooling. The smaller size would fit perfectly into a handbag and could easily be carried around during the Summer months.

The Evian Brumisateur costs £3.50 (50ml), £6.95 (150ml), or £8.95 (300ml). 
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Music: currently obsessed with:











(You can watch the full video here.)

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April Giveaway - NOW CLOSED

The prize for this giveaway is going to be a surprise - whoever wins will have something chosen especially for them as I know not everyone is into beauty products and makeup related items. It will be something cool though, don't worry :)

All you have to do is follow these steps very carefully:

- You must be subscribed to my blog and follow me on Twitter (if you have Twitter of course!)
- You must be active in the blogging community - I need to be able to read your blog (if I don't already!) to figure out a gift that you will like.
- Leave a comment telling me your favourite thing about Lily loves Lola so that I can continue talking about things you guys want to read! Plus I like fishing for compliments ;)

One entry per person please!

All of the correct entries will be assigned a number and I will use random.org to generate the winner.

The contest will end once the first day of May rolls around - good luck everyone! xx
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