Positivity

So today I thought I would change it up a bit from my usual posts. As much as I love writing posts about fashion and beauty, those posts can be a bit impersonal. I would love to connect more with my readers so I'm going to start doing more lifestyle posts the first one being positivity.

Positivity is a subject I feel very strongly about and I think its time I share my thoughts(you might want to grab a cuppa were going to be here for a while!). I'm not here to preach to you about how to be happy all the time because trust me I am far from it. I am here however, to tell you how to think in a more positive frame of mind.

Basically the universe is made up of energy, both positive and negative and all of the events that occur in the universe happen as a result of this energy this concept is called the law of attraction (Its sounds crazy I know, please bare with me). Have you ever wondered why good things happen to good people? Hint hint the answer is positive energy. Have you ever wondered why "karma" comes back to those who do bad things? Hint hint the answer is negative energy. If you radiate positive or negative energy you attract positive and negative occurances into your life. To sum it up simply your thoughts become your reality.

When I first thought about this concept I was just as sceptical as you are now believe me. I promise you that as soon as you start to approach a situation with postive energy you will notice a completely different outcome. For example if you do a test and you fully believe you are going to fail, you will fail, but if you fully believe in yourself and your abilities the chances are you will do a lot better on that test.

You might be wondering if I have completely lost it by now but I assure you I am not alone on this! I was inspired to write this post after watching a youtube video about a year ago on positivity by Meghan Hughes from the channel MissMeghanMakeup on youtube. I was at quite the opposite of a positive place in my life at that point and she helped me find the positive in my situation and many others to follow. She recommended a docummentary called "The Secret" on Netflix (It is also a book). After watching that docummentary I can honestly say my life as changed for the better. I understand I am throwing a lot of bold statements at you right now, but if you watch this docummentary and understand the law of attraction you will start to notice it working all around you!

I'm not saying that once you think happy thoughts and only happy thoughts all the time your life will be peachy, it doesnt work like that. What im saying is that once you start to apply the law of attraction to your life you will gradually become more aware of your surroundings and the effect they are having on you.

I recommend setting yourself happiness goals. Start off by smiling more, even if you are having the worst day imaginable if you can manage to smile I guarantee your day will become a lot better. From there you can start setting physical goals. In order to acheive these goals you need to 100% believe you can acheive them, you have to feel the feelings you would feel if you acheived this goal and trust me this goal will materialise for you. In order to apply this concept to your life you have to 100% believe in it, there are no half hearted attempts here people! Think about everything that will happen in that happy moment your striving for and strive for it :)

I'm not telling you that you have to believe me and you could think im completely cracked up but thats ok! I urge you to at least watch Meghans video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3KiQHOhVG4) or watch/read "The secret" on Netflix and form your own opinion on the subject, what do you have to lose? The search for happiness is only a gaining experience and its completely worthwhile. If you have made it this far I am giving you a virtual gold star and I encourage you to leave any feedback you have in the comments below I love hearing peoples opinions on this subject because as you can tell I am very passionate about it!

Thank you for listening to my ramblings and please let me know if you would like to hear more of them?
Love Lisa xo

OOTD - Classy Casual

OOTD - Classy Casual

I put together this ensemble to give you guys some fashion inspiration for that event that could be both classy and casual. I decided to mix both of these styles by pairing the ultra casual ripped jeans with a classy pin-striped shirt and a blazer style jacket. The accessories also mix these styles with the casual slouchy bag paired with the structured hat and heeled boots. Its hard to find that balance between overdressed and underdressed but I think this outfit strikes that balance!

Hat - H&M

Jacket - River Island

Shirt - Zara

Belt - Caris Closet

Jeans - Topshop

Boots - Bank

Bag - Local Boutique

 What are your favourite versatile pieces that can be classy yet casual?

Love Lisa xo

Review: Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze Gradual Tan

So I dont know about you but the winter has really taken its toll on my skin. I was craving a moisturizer with a hint of colour to reverse the drying effects of that pesky winter weather.

I found that and more in the Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze gradual tan.

It is essentially a tinted body moisturiser but what makes it unique is its streak - free abilities. I just applied it generously like I would my regular moisturiser with no great care and left it overnight to find a beautiful streak - free glow the morning after! In terms of colour the product does what it says on the tin really, the colour is a light cocoa brown and thankfully no orange in sight!

Cocoa Brown kindly sent me this a few months ago to review and my skin never really needed it until now. I wouldnt recommend a product to you guys unless I really loved it myself and this definately has the Lisa Love seal of approval. Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze gradual tan is available from most pharmacies and penneys stores around Ireland and are constantly growing so keep an eye out!

Would you like to see a post on my other winter skin wonders?

Love Lisa xo

Review: Soap & Glory Archery Brow pencil

Review: The Soap & Glory Archery Brow Pencil

So I have a neverending battle with my eyebrows, they just never seem to look great and they are seriously high - maintenence. Any blonde - browed girls will understand my battle because trying to find brow products for blonde hair at an affordable price is a seemingly impossible task....until now.

I recently brought the hunt to boots where I found the soap and glory brow tint and precision archery pencil, I swatched it and I swear I heard the heavens sing. The colour is not too ornage or ashy but just PERFECT. After putting the pencil to the test I was delighted to see it actually really works. 

The pencil is dual - ended with an extremely thin felt tip on one end and a waxy pencil on the other which together make the perfect pair. It is easy to apply and long lasting too. I would highly recommend this pencil for us blonde girls in particular but a friend of mine swear by it and she is brunette!

Top : Pencil 

Bottom : Felt tip 

P.S apologies fot the rip in the packaging I was evidently eager to open it!

Is there any brow products you cant live without?

Love Lisa 

January Blues

I dont know about you but January has been getting me down a bit, Its cold, dark and I have exams In two weeks but ive decided to embrace the January blues and instead of feeling them Ill wear them! This pastel blue jumper from New Look is one of my favourite purchases recently and it keeps me warm, stylish and ready to combat those horrid January blues x

Hat - H&M

Jumper - New Look

Necklace - New Look

Jeans - River Island

Boots - New Look 

Rings - Penneys/Primark

     

Have you guys got any tips to combat the January blues?

Love Lisa xo

January Sales Steals

Happy New Year guys!

If you havent seen my first post of 2015 check it out here!

Today I thought I would share some of the amazing steals I got a the sales this year. Now my Mam and I have been going sales shopping now since I was 8 (10 years ago wow im old haha) and they just keep starting closer and closer to christmas and online sales now start on christmas day!?! I ended up going in on boxing day this year but I refuse to address the sales as anything but the january sales thus why this post is only going up now! Nevertheless I hope you enjoy having a snoop through my shopping bags ;)

 So I did the whole get up at 7 crazy sales shopping thing for the River Island sale because I had gone online the night before and fell in love with this coat and it ended up being worth it as I ended up getting the last one in my size....score!

Coat - River Island Was: 120 Now: 40

Logo Tee - Zara Was: 12 Now: 6

Jeans - River Island - Was: 60 Now: 30

Boots New Look - Was: 30 Now: 16

so I couldnt resist getting another coat in the River Island but this one is a bit dressier and classier!

Coat - River Island Was: 100 Now: 42

Floral Tee - River Island Was: 20 Now: 8

Jeans - Same as above

Boots - Same as above

Did you get any amazing steals from the sales?

Love Lisa xo

New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Well hello there!

 Feel free to virtually slap me for the lack of posts in the last two weeks i have been taking a well earned break from the hustle and bustle of life and spending some valuable time with my freinds and family and I hope you did the same! With this new year comes a new reality check and I thought this year Im not going to make any "new years resolutions" that I know wont last very long but rather more attainable constant goals throughout the year. These goals could be studying a certain topic or losing a certain few pounds within a certain timespan. Personally these goals are more realistic then trying to pull the whole "new year,new me" wool over your eyes because lets face it that never works.

In terms of my blog I just want to take a quick sappy moment to thank you guys for welcoming me so warmly into the blogging community I have already met some amazing people and had some amazing experiences and creating my little blog has been one of the highlights of my year and I cant wait to see what 2015 holds!

Happy new year! (throws virtual confetti)

 What are your new years goals and what would you like to see from me in 2015?

Love Lisa xoxo