LashAngel London mobile eyelash extensions

I got eyelash extensions last summer and loved it so much that I decided it was a must have for my summer holiday to Croatia! The beauty of having eyelash extensions for my holiday would mean not having to bother with waterproof mascara at all and being able to wake up (on a small sailing boat) and having beautiful dark curled lashes ready to go! Last year I got mine done by the lovely Kym from LashLab. You can read that review and more information on lash extensions here (link).

However before going on holiday I was so busy and I just couldn't seem to find the time to fit in an appointment to get my semi permanent lashes applied. Then I was saved by a friend of mine who recommended me to use Lash Angel, who offer a mobile service all over London! I got in contact with Vanessa who was available to come to my house at 8.30pm in Notting Hill to apply the extensions in the comfort of my own bedroom!

She applied a full set of lashes (which is about 70-90 lashes per eye) at a cost of £80. The whole procedure took about an hour and a half to complete but whilst lying on my own bed, music playing in the background.... I actually almost fell asleep, that's how comfortable I was! 

Here are some before and after pictures taken on the night.

I asked for long curled full lashes but specified that I didn't want them to look too fake so they wouldn't feel too over the top during the daytime on the beach or whilst sailing. I was very happy with the final look! 

Because each extension is applied to your own individual lashes I think it looks very natural.

All of the above photos are taken with ZERO makeup or mascara!

Some of the fantastic advantages of lash extensions are:

- They lengthen, thicken and give you a permanently curled lashed look

- They are waterproof and you don't need to fuss with wearing mascara

- Your extensions will last several weeks. At least 3-4 weeks depending on how well you look after them. 

- Lash extensions do not cause lash loss but they will fall out over time as you lose your own lashes.

- They can be worn for extended periods until your own lash completes it's life cycle

- When applied professionally lashes can last 3 months with one or two touch ups in between (normally about £50 for top-up treatments)

Here a photo of my eyes made up to show you how easily the lashes can look more dramatic and ready for a night out :) All I did was apply MAC Club eyeshadow to my eye lid, the lower lash line and added some (water based) mascara to my lower lashes to balance out and darken the look.

Tada smokey, smoldery eyes and fluttery lashes in just a matter of minutes! I love it :)
This picture was taken in week THREE of having the lashes and still going strong!

It has now been four weeks and my lashes are still looking pretty amazing! I am definitely using Vanessa again because the lashes have been great quality and getting them done at home was just ideal. I think in 1-2 weeks I will get some in-fills done so my lashes will last me for my next holiday to the USA at the end of August! 

Fore more details on lash extensions or contact details for Lash Angels visit www.lashangel.com 

Is lash extensions something you've ever had done or are you now perhaps curious to try it? xoxo

Dancing in the rain!

Quote of the day....

Happy Hump Day everyone! I hope your week is going well :)

I personally can't believe it's the 1st of August already....seriously where have the last few months gone?! I'm all back into London mode after my holiday in Croatia and will be at home for most of August before my next holiday to the USA at the end of August. I have to say that London is a pretty amazing and buzzing city to live in at the moment because of the London 2012 Olympic Games! On Friday night me and some friends went to the Opening Ceremony concert in Hyde Park to watch the ceremony with around 80,000 other people whilst singing the night away with great musical performances by Duran Duran, Stereophonics and Snow Patrol. It was a fabulous night and I really enjoyed watching the ceremony; did any of you watch the show London put on? 

Also last night I was lucky enough to experience some more Olympic Fun at the official Olympic Park because I actually managed to secure tickets to see some hockey games at the Riverbank Arena. Here some quick pictures of my trip to the London 2012 Olympic Park!

We saw USA beat Argentina 1-0 and Australia beat Germany 3-1! I have played hockey since I was a little girl so it was amazing to see these top athletes playing at such a prestigious sporting event.

The vibe at the park was incredible! Even though there were SO many people it was all very well organised and everyone was so helpful and friendly. I think the volunteers are doing an wonderful job! We had a brilliant evening, I now really want to try to get some more tickets......

Are you following any of the Olympics at the moment? I love watching the swimming, hockey, athletics, rowing and cycling and hopefully The Netherlands will pick up a few medals these games; we have secured two so far already :) How is your country doing at London 2012? xoxo

A sparkling night out $

When I was in Italy at the beginning of July, we kicked off the wedding celebrations with a fun Bachelorette/Hens party for the bride to be! The theme was 'Sex & the City' which basically meant a chance to glam up and sparkle! I own this incredibly sparkly dress that I adore but never get a chance to wear because it's so in your face and when you wear it you pretty much become a walking disco ball. I bought it quite a few years ago of a friend back in Australia for a ball and have only been able to wear it a couple of times since. It is by Australian designer Ruth Tarvydas from her signature collection.

Me and my friend by the waterfront in Cernobbio, the little town at Lake Como where we stayed.

The 'Metallica' dress is made of silk with hand sewn metal sequins all over. It has a racer back and a drawstring waist. It's deliciously special to wear and as you walk the metal sequins jingle! (link)

On my hair I used the Cloud Nine 'The Wand' (link)

I love the messy curls it produces...but my hair does look slightly frazzled in these photos because on the walk from the hotel to the lakefront we got caught in a massive rain storm!!

In the boat taxi on our way to the party!

The bride to be (left). She had also glammed up for the night but her bridesmaids had a different plan for her and put her in a silly outfit but she still looked amazing :)

For the party us girls headed to the town of Bellagio to a 'beach bar' for drinks, food and a good boogie!

At the stunning beach bar overlooking the lake! Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate with us that evening because it rained quite a bit but we sure didn't let that dampen our night of fun!

The bride to be making a toast!

There was plenty of prosecco going round....

It was a really fun girly night out and we danced and partied until the early hours of the morning! x

Something blue...

When I was out shopping in Paris I spotted something amazing and blue in a little shop on Rue Montorgueil. And as much as I tried to resist it..the urge to own this bit of blue arm candy was just too strong! The size, the colour; I just loved it! Because the bag is not made of real leather it wasn’t too expensive and set me back about €50 which I think was well worth it.

I took these pictures of my new bag when I was in Italy earlier this month…


The bag comes with a removable inner padded smaller bag (plus seperate strap) that has compartments and zips for phone, lipgloss and any other handbag essentails. So bascially it's two bags for the price of one!

Its gorgeous blue colour definitely brightens my day when I have it with me!

This is me, my new bit of blue arm candy and my friend overlooking Lake Como in italy :)

Do you like my new handbag and would you ever be bold enough to rock such a bright bit of arm candy?
I think a colourful handbag makes a great accessory to any simple outfit! xoxo