SRANROM READER DISCOUNT TO MAKE YOU FEEL HEAVENLY

Luanne McLean

So it's almost September, back to school and university , a long winter approaching - but don't stress find the Philosophy of Well Being with the beautiful Sranrom range.

Readers of my blog get a discount at   http://www.sranrom.co.uk/ just type in SRANROM2813 for 15% discount  at the check out in till the end of September.

I love the Urban Wellness range especially the Get Lively hand wash and lotion to brighten up my morning , Zesty Starfruit body cream to energise my day then the Sleep Light Body Cream after a relaxing bath for a stress free , peaceful sleep.

True Spirit range for men is gorgeous if you fancy kick starting your Christmas shopping and the gift candle range are just stunning, so if you do anything this weekend browse the Sranrom range - you wont be disappointed!

90 Second Interview with Ellie Ingram of Bug

We had a fabulous little chat with Bug creator and jewellery wizard, Ellie Ingram on her love of festivals and her top tips on relaxed summer style

 Luanne McLean

What are you doing right now?

I'm sat in my workshop making jewellery as it's a busy week this week frantically prepping for the Lal La La Land look book shoot. I just have a few looks to finalise.

What are you wearing?

I wear comfortable things in the workshop that I don't mind getting marked while I work so currently I'm wearing terracotta brown skinny jeans, a Zara t-shirt and trainers I got for £4 in a carboot sale - they are a pretty good copy of Converse!

What’s your make up bag essential?

Mascara, I love Maybelinne Great Lash and tend to spend more on foundation and cover up - I really like Clinque too.

 How do you pamper yourself?

I  don't really like girly things. I like holidays and catching up with my friends i cherish the time with my friends. I really like House and techno music so I look forward to going to gigs and festivals and seeing people I don't socialise with all the time.I'm going to Bestival in September just after International Jewellery London so it will be a busy week!

Favourite High Street store?

 Urban Outfitters - I went in a month ago and their festival collection is great all great prints and I bought three pieces, a floor length tie dye maxi skirt, a cropped vest top in a ethnic print and a big baggy blue sheer cardigan.

 Last thing you bought?

I've just ordered lots of cupcakes for my lookbook shoot as we are having a teaparty in the wood,  all in pink and yellow with cherry and sugar toppings and patterned cases.

 Favourite designer?

Orla Kiely - I really love her House Collection at the moment , I only have the a few pieces but I adore her stuff. I have two flower pots and a milk jug but I just really love her collections, I'd love all of it.

 Biggest fashion faux pas?

Probably the pictures my mum has of me when I was little - the transition from a kid to a teen. The pictures of that inbetween stage before you find your own style are never good!

 Favourite hair salon?

My Friend Warren in Derby works for Lee Stafford and he has dyed my haire red for a good three or four years and just gets it so right - I will follow him if he ever moves salon!

Visit  http://buggedup.com/  to shop Ellies gorgeous range of jewellery and follow her on Twitter  Bug ‏@___BUG__

NAIL IT!

Nothing says summer to me like a gorgeous manicure!

Treat your toes to a touch of Benecos nail polish, the natural cosmetic brand have formulated a polish free from chemicals associated with normal nail polishes including toluene,formaldehyde, camphor, phthalates and colophony. Another bonus is all the polishes are tested on volunteers so this makes the whole range more appealing! Benecos make a whole range of cosmetics including skincare and makeup , all with the same nature first philosophy, but I was attracted to the Benecos Nail Polish in Deep Pulm , £6.95 www.benecos.co.uk. The polish gives a great colour and two coats give a strong coverage. I did find I was touching up slightly more often than usual but touch us were simple and I found the overal result long lasting.The polish comes in 16 shades so go ahead and find your favourite!

GOLDEN GLOW

Luanne McLean

If you are like me, I'm sure your fed up of waiting for the sunshine to appear the best way to make the most of the British Summer is too fake a golden glow. White pins just aren't going to cut it in those sundresses so break out the best of all the rest - Fake Bake. I am a pale northerner and tanning my alblaster skin was never going to be an easy feat. The real sunshine makes me red and peely so this bronze promise seemed too good to be true.The 60 minute tan is just £24.95 from www.fakebake.co.uk and believe me it does what it says on the box.

My tan deleloped on my skin and looked natural as I wasn't suddenly mahogony my tan flattered my skintone. I found it gave good coverage without orange palms or elbows and knees. The colour stuck with me evenly for a week but even after a fortnight I still had traces of colour.

Don't wait all summer for the sun to come to you bring the sunshine home yourself with Fake Bake ... you won't regret it!

 TO DADDY WITH LOVE

With Father's Day just around the corner we take a look at treats to keep Dad happy whatever your age or budget...

Luanne McLean

A SNAPPY SCENT

 The new scent from Lacoste, Eau de Lacoste L12.12 Noir Eau de toilette, £28 for 30ml or £47 for 100ml  (From good departments stores and chemists nationwide)

A TOKEN TO TREASURE

1950's Swank pearl and gond tone cufflinks and tiepin in original presentation box,  £45 from Lovely's Vintage Emporium   (www.lovelysvintageemporium.com)

KEEPSAKE'S FOR DAD AND GRANDAD TOO

Quotation Plaque £5.99 and photo frame £11.99,  both from Feathering Your Nest        (www.featheringyournest.co.uk)

PERFECT GIFT FROM SOMEONE SMALL

Keyrings made with your child's hand and foot prints just £24.95 each from Silver Heart Prints  (www.silverheartprints.co.uk)

DAD'S BBQ ESSENTIAL

Slogan apron, £23.50 by Catherine Colebrook (www.catherinecolebrook.com)

A TOUCH OF CLASS

Goft boxed grooming with this professional shaving brush, £15.99 from My Tuxedo  (www.mytuxedo.co.uk)

SOARING AHEAD OF FASHION

Eagle graphic print t-shirt, £30 from a selection by Crown Love ( www.crown-love.com)

FATHERS DAY IS SUNDAY 16TH JUNE

TEA AND SYMPATHY

Luanne Mclean

Add a little tea and sympathy to your beauty regime with this gorgeous BRAVURA GREEN TEA MINERAL MOISTURISER SPF30,  it's now a permanent fixture in my bathroom. I have sensitive skin that is very pale so this is perfect.

 The cream gives a light tingle on application and has to be rubbed in well. Once on the skin it takes 15 minutes to soak in before make up application. I am in love with this product a must for this summer and a bargain at just over £10 - the packaging makes it look worth 3 times that and it really does what it says on the jar!

The Bravura London Green Tea Mineral Moisturisers is available for £10.36 at www.bravuralondon.com/green-tea-mineral-moisturiser-spf30.html.

 BOOMBASTIC MASCARA GIVEAWAY



Treat your lashes to this luscious mascara from Gosh - achieve XXL volume, smudgeproof lashes and an easy use wand.

Gosh Boombastic Mascara is just £8.49 from www.superdrug.com but we have five to giveaway.

Just comment below as to why you would love this mascara and where you would flutter your Boombastic lashes...

Closing date April 30th

 BOOMBASTIC WINNERS

Thanks to all those who enetered. Winners are...

KP

HEART GALLERY


ETHAN (AND MUMMY AND DADDY)


STEPHANIE909

SHARONA


 WINNERS CAN YOU PLEASE EMAIL NAME AND POSTAL ADDRESS TO luannemclean16@hotmail.com