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Sephora Play February 2017

by thelifestylelady March 7, 2017

Howdy Y’all,

I am sharing with you my Sephora Play for February, come and see what I loved and a product which I disliked intently. Plus how cute was this months bag, I love that soft grey/pink it is so elegant. Also see that I am wearing a broach, can you remember my campaign #bringbackthebroach I so love them.

Please enjoy.

TLLx

March 7, 2017 0 comment
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Make Up Purge – Part Two Mascara

by thelifestylelady February 12, 2017

make-up-declutter-part-2-mascaraHowdy Y’all,

Happy Monday, how was your weekend? Ours was wonderful the weather here was outstanding. We were not expecting Saturday to be quite as good so we aborted our original plan and instead visited the giant.

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Little L and I enjoying a selfie with our giant.

I sort of think of him as the mascot, greeting people as they approach the city. Little L loved him, she compared him to the chicken statue that appears near her Uncle Fun’s house, but like they say “everything is big in Texas.” It also reminds her of one of her favorite stories The Spiffiest Giant In Town by Julia Donaldson. If you have not come across her books for children I urge you to do so, they are simply fabulous. If you follow me on Instagram @thelifestylelady you would have seen Little L and I enjoying the rest of Saturday afternoon in the driveway with chalk. Sometimes it is the simple things which can bring the most pleasure.

Mr L and I spent Friday and Saturday evening in one of our favorite ways, catching up on movies which we can no longer go to the movies to see, while enjoying a little wine. Friday night we watched Deepwater Horizon, this is a busman’s holiday movie for Mr L who works in the industry (not BP.)  He had wanted to avoid it because he wondered how it would be portrayed. I felt lucky to be watching with an industry expert because he could really explain some of the science. Emotionally it touched us both so much, the power of nature and negligence.  Saturday night we watched The Accountant, I have a confession I fell asleep half way through and ended up re-watching on Sunday. This was a little action over substance for me, not one of Mr Affleck’s best.  Sunday morning I met up with a Dallas friend who was in Houston for a Bachelorette, it is always great to catch up even  briefly. The rest of Sunday was spent doing my 15 point plan, if you missed that post please click on the link, it has certainly been popular. In continuation of that today I bring you part 2 of my make up declutter which is focusing on mascara. I am sharing with you ones I have liked and loathed and why. Please enjoy

 

Until next time!

Ta ta for now

!Kx

February 12, 2017 10 comments
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Sephora Play January

by thelifestylelady January 22, 2017

 

 

Howdy Y’all,

Long time no speak, I am back from a wonderful trip home, I promise a long post all about it very soon. How are y’all? We had a good weekend here at Casa Lifestyle,  Little L went to a party and thoroughly enjoyed herself. It was wonderful to see her making friends and it felt like we are finally making this home. We also bought a fridge which makes my life sound so exciting, it is for the garage but should make life easier. Other than that we were organizing and purging the garage and house, it always takes me a week or two to get back into the swing of things and have the house back on schedule. The transition was made easier when I found the little black and white box of Sephora Play on my doorstep. So today’s video is all about the January box. Please enjoy.

Ta Ta for now

Kate x

January 22, 2017 0 comment
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Sephora Play! November

by thelifestylelady November 18, 2016

Howdy Y’all,

Today I am back with a video, many of you may remember that I have joined Sephora Play, a monthly beauty subscription service. Every month I get sent a bag including five samples of all kinds of beauty related items. This month was no exception, so please enjoy.

Ta Ta for now,

TLLx

November 18, 2016 1 comment
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Mini Sephora Haul

by thelifestylelady October 5, 2016

Howdy Y’all!

Happy Hump Day. Sorry I have not been posting of late, we took a well needed family vacation to New England. So I took a rest, I will be posting about the trip at a later date, but we had a fantastic time. I do have apres vacation blues but I thought I would brighten things with a mini haul video – enjoy.

Ta Ta for now

TLL x

 

October 5, 2016 5 comments
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Beauty Ride or Die Tag (The Grail Tag)

by thelifestylelady September 5, 2016

Howdy Y’all,

Happy Monday. This is my version of Ride and Die, (The Grail Tag) started by Jaclyn Hill it is my total favorite beauty products. Enjoy!

 

 

In this video:-
Primer  Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer
Foundation Estée LauderDouble Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup
Concealer Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer   Mac Prep and Prime 
Face Powder Laura MercierTranslucent Loose Setting Powder
Under Eye Setting Powder HourglassAmbient® Lighting Powder
Blush HourglassAmbient® Lighting Blush                                                                                 Bronzer Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer
Brows Benefit CosmeticsGimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel
Highlighter Laura MercierMatte Radiance Baked Powder
Mascara Marc Jacobs BeautyVelvet Noir Major Volume Mascara
Lipstick Urban DecayVice Lipstick
Lip Balm FreshSugar Lip Treatment
Lip Gloss CLARINS Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector                                                                    Lip Pencil  LIP CHEAT PILLOWTALK
Eyeshadow Palette Marc Jacobs BeautyStyle Eye Con No 7 Plush Eyeshadow Palette Fragrance White Jasmine & Mint Cologne Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Hope you enjoy, if you do please subscribe!

Enjoy the week.

Ta Ta for now

TLL x

September 5, 2016 38 comments
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Howdy Y’all!

by thelifestylelady September 1, 2016

 

 

 

 

Howdy Y’all,

Long time no speak, sorry I have been out of action, but life has been action packed offline this summer. I did think this would be the case,  I don’t want you to think that the blog and you the reader are not important to me, YOU ARE. Actually some of the sadder events this summer have made me realize how important the blog is to me. It is a  creative outlet for me to share myself in another capacity other than wife and mother. It is safe to say that July was my mense horrendam. Just one sad or tough thing after another.  I am not one to let things get me down but sometimes you just get beat.

August was brighter and I was particularly enjoying spending the last quiet weeks with Little L before she started pre-school. So I find myself for the first time in three years with a little more time on my hands and plenty of dreams. One thing I know is that a mum can be very efficient with  limited time without their child, you would be amazed what we can achieve, but I have to be realistic that the dreams probably outweigh the few hours of freedom I find myself with. I do hope to channel some of this freedom in the blogs direction.

If you are familiar with The Lifestyle Lady you will notice some minor changes. The first is a new email subscription request, this will enable you to be notified when new blog posts arrive or I update the blog and also you will receive my newsletter which will contain exclusive content not seen on the blog, (WOW.) I have also been playing with the layout, I’m not totally happy yet so this maybe subject to change once again (but that is a women’s perogative right?!) Finally I list all the ways you can contact and follow me on social media.

Blogging: http://thelifestylelady.com/
Tweeting: @TheLifestyleLdy
Instagram: thelifestylelady
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLifestyleLady
Snapchat: LifestyleLady

 

So buckle up and enjoy the read, got some ideas or something you would like to see, drop me a line. I would love to hear from you.

Ta Ta for now

TLL x

September 1, 2016 192 comments
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The Too Faced Trial

by thelifestylelady October 1, 2015

Howdy Y’all,

Happy Thursday! Ever tried Too Faced? Here is what I thought.

Enjoy.

Ta Ta For Now

TLLx

October 1, 2015 4 comments
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Birchbox Reveal – September

by thelifestylelady September 30, 2015

Howdy Y’all,

Happy Hump Day! It is a little later than normal but here is this months Birchbox.

Ta Ta for now

TLLx

September 30, 2015 1 comment
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Sale Time – Top 5 Beauty

by thelifestylelady July 21, 2015

It seems that the vast majority of the US blogs I follow have all gone crazy for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, so I follow the mantra, “if you can’t beat them, join them.” Now when it comes to sales I try to have a focused approach, firstly only buying what I need, a deal is not a deal unless you need it or can fit into it (does not matter how pretty the shoes or dress are.) Secondly a deal for me is getting higher priced and quality items cheaper, often the best sales products are still expensive but the percentage discount greater.

When it came to the Nordstrom sale I wanted to keep the recommendations concentrated; focus my mind and my spending ;o) (sorry Mr L.) So below are my top five beauty finds. I wanted to add to those reader outside the US, all the brands and items I am suggesting are available internationally. All items I would be prepared to buy at full price and being on sale makes it extra fabulous.

Chanel Travel Makeup Palette I chose this for a variety of reasons, firstly its Chanel and it screams quality, I have loved their makeup since I bought a lipstick with one of my first pay packets around seventeen years ago. (Always been an expensive gal :0) ) So my love affair started then and has continued to date. Secondly I love a travel palette, as a mummy I have found my needs, time and most importantly room in my luggage has decreased significantly. I need compact items with multi uses, and when you don’t have the luxury of carrying individual favs with you, a travel palette of the best quality you can afford is essential. I do not own this particular palette but the colours look fairly neutral, I’m less keen on the mulberry/mauve shade of eyeshadow but I have blue eyes and it would suit green much better, there are a few neutral tones which would work well. Now at $95 this is a higher price point but I feel for the amount of products offered for the price and for the brand Chanel it offers good value for money. LL purchase – a definite maybe.

Jo Malone- Nectarine Blossom and Honey Collection I have loved Jo Malone as long as I can remember and am a little embarrassed by the size of my collection. This fragrance like all the others does not disappoint. In this kit you get the body cream which is heavenly and great for layering with fragrance or wearing alone. The bath oil is to die for, it smell divine and leaves your skin feeling nourished. At $99 again this is on the pricey side, but you get three items. LL purchase – absolutely if I didn’t have so much already. :0|

Laura Mercier Ultimate Luxury Souffle Set I have mentioned in an earlier blog my love for Laura Mercier products, and these are amongst my favs. The body products are wonderful. I do feel that you either love or hate the fragrance of her products, Mr L adores the smell but I will be honest I only tend to wear this at night. I think it will be too much as a day fragrance. The quality of the product and the way it makes your skin feel outweigh my indifference to the smell. Again a higher price point $120 but well worth it. LL purchase – once mine runs out yes.

Bobbi Brown Brush Set  I love all makeup and I know a little about it, it does not mean I am an expert at application far from it. Makeup does however look infinitely more professional and easy to apply if you have the correct tools. Makeup brushes are essential and they don’t get much finer than a collection of Bobbi Brown’s. So if you don’t have any I can’t recommend then enough. They are also make a great gift. At $128 although being quite expensive it’s almost half price and that ladies and gents is a bargain in my book. LL purchase – yes if I didn’t have a full collection already :0)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Set Love Anastasia brow products and am so delighted that thicker brows are coming back in fashion (or I am wishing them back.) These products are excellent and make your brows look natural, thick and healthy. A more reasonable price point of $36 which is good value. LL purchase -Yes

Hope you liked these recommendations. Any beauty purchases you have purchased from the Nordstrom Sale? Get in touch.

Ta ta for now

TLL x

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July 21, 2015 1 comment
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