Motivational Monday #2

Good morning folks!

The weather is slightly miserable up in Glasgow, but it's a new week and time to set some new goals to accomplish! I always feel brilliant after achieving my goals for the week! If you don't set yourself weekly goals, then why not give it a go? It makes me feel super productive and makes my weekends that little bit sweeter knowing that I have accomplished what I set out to do!

Here are this week's motivational pics to help get you guys fighting and raring to go for the week ahead...


  

If you guys want to share pictures or quotes that inspire you, let me know!

xoxo

(All images sourced from Google Images)

January/February Favourties

Hello dears : )

I wanted to start doing monthly favourites blog posts and thought I would be awkward and start nearly half way through March! I love reading monthly favourites posts and having a right wee nosey at what other bloggers have been loving.

From this post on, I will aim to (hopefully) get a Monthly Favourites blog post out at the end of every month and if I don’t you have my full permission to give me a good telling off!

 So here we go…

 Beauty Favourites

Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation

I think this foundation is the best foundation I have ever used. I have combination oily skin so find that foundations tend to cake in my t-zone after several hours of wear. As this foundation is a mousse I find that it blends really well and has amazing shine-control which leaves my skin with a lovely matte finish. It has excellent coverage too! I apply the foundation with my MAC stippling brush and find that it is also excellent at minimising the appearance of pores.

MUA Extreme Felt Liner

This may be no surprise, but I HATE applying any form of liquid eyeliner. I never seem to get both eyes even and proper liquid liner usually make my eyes water as soon as I am outside batteling the UK elements. But this little beauty by MUA has been my saviour. Not only is it super easy to apply, but it lasts all day and is like really really black! I love it! It doesn’t make my eyes water either no matter how windy or sunny it is which is perfect. At £2.00 as well its an absolute steal!

 

Hair Favourites

Lee Stafford Poker Straight Flat Iron Protection Shine Mist

As mentioned in my favourite hair care post, this product has been my favourite since I was in school and it has remained my favourite up until now. With the central heating being on all the time during the colder months, this product really helps control my hair and stops it from going frizzy after straightening or fluffy.

 

Food Favourites

Kirkland Dried Blueberries

Guy and I tend to go to Costco once a month to stock up on the basics. When we were last year I saw this product and thought they looked awesome and I was right! They are honestly soooo good! They’ve also lasted for ages!

TV/Film Favourites

The Wolf of Wall Street

Guy and I saw ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ when it came out. I had been dying to see it ever since I first heard about it. I think I saw a teaser trailer for it at some point waaaaay back in 2013. I mean anything with our pal Leo in it is a must see in my book! I fell in love with him all over again in ‘The Great Gatsby’ so knew he would again be perfect eye candy in his latest film. The film was so edgy and funny, I honestly was in stitches at certain points throughout the film. Leo is a great actor, I’m actually devastated that he didn’t win an Oscar (isn’t everyone) as I really think he deserved it. I’m actually so surprised he never won an Oscar for Titanic, I mean, what the hell?!

American Horror Story

 Ahhhhh, ohmygoodness! I was absolutely obsessed with this TV show through the months of December, January and February. We just finished watching the last of Season 3 the other week. All I can say about this, is that you HAVE to watch it! It’s an American show which we watched online. The 3 seasons consist of 3 different story lines and have nothing to do with one another. Each seasons have a combination of the same actors though. The first season was about a murder house set in the present. The second season was about an insane asylum set in the 60s and the third season is half set in…I can’t actually remember, but it was a loooong ass time ago, and the present and it was about a witch’s coven. The show is completely original, witty and a tad scary. Definitely a must see! I cannot wait until the next season is out!

Music Favourites

Of Monsters and Men – Silhouettes. 

I heard this song during the ending credits of The Hunger Games ‘Catching Fire’ (which I should have mentioned in my Film Favourites cause it was amazing!!) and fell in love, I immediately downloaded it off iTunes and have been listening to it constantly ever since. 

Calvin Harris – Under Control.

One word…amazing.

Human Favourites

My Guy.

 He is usually always my favourite human in the whole entire world. Well, when he isn’t driving me insane…


And that's it for my January/February Favourites! What were you favourites from the past months? Let me know in the comments below!


xoxo


**Images sourced from Google images, except the last one of my boy and I**

Motivational Monday!

Good morning love bugs!

I’ve seen a lot of these blog posts flying around and I thought it was such a fabulous idea, I mean, what better way to start the week than a few motivational quotes and pictures! These are some of my faves…

Let me know you’re favourite quotes and pictures that help kick your butt into gear for the week : )

xoxo

**all images sourced from Google images**

Life Lately...

  

 

 

1. I borrowed my pals play suit on a night out. Think it was from Topshop, I loved it! 2. So in love with my Michael Kors watch <3 3. Lattes and kittens = perfect lazy day : ) 4. Practicing make-up looks. 5. My amazing boyfriend & I on a night out <3 6. Valentine's Day. 7. Make-up I done for some friends for a wedding, they looked beautiful : ) 8. Super Bowl Party! 9. My bedside table : ) 10. My yummy Graze box - I get them delivered to my work every Wednesday (review coming soon!) 11. Lunch at TGI's. 12. Night out with my faves <3 13. Lunch at a little restaurant called 'Angels'. It was sooo yummy! 14. My teddy-gown Guy got me for Christmas - so in love! 15. Home-made guacamole. 16. Blackberry Fizz cocktails.

xoxo

Spring Giveaway!!

It's time for another giveaway I think! 

This time I have decided to giveaway the Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette. The Naked Basics Palette is Urban Decay's first matter palette, which features six gorgeously Naked neutrals which you can build on or wear along. It contains the following shades:

* Venus - new, soft, off-white demi-matte *

* Foxy - cream bisque matte *

* Walk of Shame - very light nude matte *

* Naked 2 - new, taupe matte *

* Faint - new, warm, dusty brown matte *

* Crave - new, deepest, darkest brown/black matte *

This palette is perfect for traveling and comes in a sleek compact with mirror.

The aim of the game is simple; you just need to become a member of my blog and follower : ) And for those who are already following or are members of Lucy Loves...you're also in with a chance of winning this gorgeous handy little palette! As soon as I reach my first 100 members I will announce a winner at random!

Good Luck! : )

xoxo

Hair Care Favourites

Happy Sunday Y'all!

How was your weekend? My weekend was very random but good! On Friday, a couple of the girls decided to stay in with a Chinese which resulted in us going out at the last minute! Nothing like a large glass of vino putting you in the mood for a wee dance - I love random nights like that : )

My besto and I... : )

We clearly all hate a white dress ; )

I mentioned in maybe two blogs posts ago that this is the year I really take the time to get into my blogging as I absolutely love it! I love having a wee nosey at other peoples blogs too. So today I am gonna talk about my hurrr. A girl isn't complete for a night out with some polished/not so polished aka mega back-combed (big hair don't care!) hair! I have some go-to products that I use in my daily routine and on nights out.

Noomero uno has to be Lee Stafford's Poker Straight Flat Iron Protection Shine Mist. This stuff is honestly the bomb.com! I have been using this product since I was about 14/15. The product has green tea in it (green tea is an antioxidant) which helps protect the hair from environmental and heat damage, reducing free radical formation caused by UV and heat styling. It also smells absolutely devine! 

I use this product whenever I straighten my hair (obvz) by spritzing once or twice onto my brush, running the brush through my hair before I go through each section with my GHD's. This results in my hair being protected from the issues mentioned above and leaves my hair feeling soft and smooth. 

The next product that has stolen my heart is the CHI (Cationic Hydration Interlink) Silk Infusion. This product is honestly worth its weight in. CHI Silk Infusion is an alcohol free (and wont leave any build-up in the hair) treatment which reconstructs and protects all hair types. It helps shield the hair from environmental damage and interlocks moisture and strength into the inner structure of the hair to improve manageability and shine whilst positively charged silk molecules restores resilience in the hair. 

I use this product when I have just washed my hair. I apply it to my damp hair and work it through from the ends up to about the bottom of my ear. I rarely dry my hair using a hair dryer. I towel dry my hair and sleep with it damp. I find that by towel drying my hair and leaving it to dry naturally it keeps my hair from drying out. I also use this product on dry hair after I have just straightened it as it promotes softness, shine and smoothness. 

Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance Leave in Conditioner has been a favourite of mine ever since I was in School. The product is enriched with jojoba seed oil (this s**t smells amazing) which strengthens and protects the hair weakened by everyday life. It also acts as a great detangler. 

I spray this product through towel dried hair then again I just go to bed with my hair wet (I tend to only wash my hair at night).

And finally, my most favouritest loveliest hairspray in the whole entire wold! This can is like my best pal. VO5 Ulitimate Hold Weather Resistant Hair Spray is honestly a life saver! It has 5 vital benefits which are as follows:

*All day hold that brushes out easily, leaving hair soft to touch (who likes crispy hair anyways!)*
*Weather protection provides a shield against humidity for 24 hours, preventing frizz*
*Ultra-fine fat-drying spray, with no sticky residue*
*Healthy shine*
*UV filter to help protect against environmental damage*

I use this hairspray whenever I am doing a style that I need to keep in place. I usually opt for a beehive and this hairspray does the job perfectly! I also use this product to keep my side fringe (which has grown out and looks a bit mental now) to keep in place as it tends to split down the middle as I have weird "cow's licks" all over my head!

There you have it, my cheeky wee hair faves! Let me know if you use any of these products and love them as much as I do, or if you are thinking about purchasing the products mentioned or even just your own personal hair faves. I love talking to you guys and sharing little tips and advice!

xoxo

 *** Please note, I have very thick hair and this is my own personal hair care routine. I find that this is the routine that works best for me and may not work best for other people. You have to use products suited to your hair type. I can use all of these products together as my hair doesn't get greasy very easily : ) ***

And the winner is...

Hi guys!

So a while back you may remember I had a small giveaway for when I reached 50 followers...and I am finally announcing the winner! Apologies for how long it took to announce, life (as always) has been unbelievably hectic.

Anyways, enough of the excuses! Without further ado, the winner is Hanna Rose of 'The Miss Beauty Saver Blog'. Hanna Rose has won an urban decay lipstick (colour of her choice), a Rimmel lipliner and Babylips!

Hanna Rose is a fabulous blogger and her blog is unbelievably amazing! Honestly ladies, you have to check it out if you haven't already!

Winner!!!

Be prepared, for a mega load of cheeky wee blog posts coming your way soon folks. Also, keep your eyes peeled for my next giveaway!

xoxo