Low Cal Sweet Summer Treat - Whipped Strawberry Smoothies!

Hi Beautiful!

When Summer arrives I'm all about self improvement, just those few extra tweaks that I want to do when the sun shines. But this doesn't mean I don't crave a treat every now and then!

Enter Whipped Strawberry Smoothies!

They are so easy to make and under 150kcal!

Take some Angel Delight, (I used strawberry, but you could use any) and make it up according to the instructions (I use roughly half a packet for my own portion). Use Skimmed Milk to keep the calories down, add a little more than normal to ensure it doesn't thicken too much.   

Grab you blender, and pour you mix in, then add an equal part of skimmed milk, a handful of strawberries and plenty of ice. Blend like crazy!

It's lovely and thick and creamy, but still cold and refreshing!

Put it into a cute jar with retro straws or spoons, to serve for the girls on a sunny afternoon!

Have a fun day everyone <3

Lea

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The Way The Cinema Should Be?

Hello Gorgeous,

A couple of days ago I went to see The Great Gatsby with Alex, and I can honestly say that it is an absolutely incredible film. The storyline isn't fantastic, but in terms of the acting, the staging and the soundtrack, it really is incredible.

However, Alex decided to surprise me and took me to the Everyman cinema in Leeds Trinity, and I can honestly say the entire experience was mind-blowing. This is not the place where you shuffle into uncomfortable sticky seats with your overpriced Coke and popcorn, this is how the Cinema should be.

 Margarita Pizza - this was so incredibly tasty, potentially one of the best Margaritas I've ever had.

 Olives and Garlic Bread...

And yes, I saved the best 'till last. Sofas. They were in two's and three's, and were fantastically comfy.

This in my opinion, is the way the cinema should be. It really makes going to the cinema a night out rather than a couple of hours in the dark. There is a full bar, so you can take in a bottle/glass of wine, beer, spirits, even cocktails. At the end of the film, people were still chatting and finishing their drinks while discussing the film, which was absolutely lovely. Such a change from people jumping up to run out and get out of the car park.

Having said this, it's not cheap. It's around the £11 mark for a ticket, and the food isn't exactly what you'd call economical. But if you're looking for a night out that's different, it's around the same cost as a meal out, or potentially even less. I can't wait to go back again, I'm a complete convert!

Let me know if you go!

Lea

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Is your Christmas Wishlist a personality indicator?

Hello Darlings,

Alex asked me for my Christmas list a few days ago and it's got me thinking. All of the things that I'm asking for seem to reflect a part my personality, or who I am. I was pondering on whether this is just me, or whether it's true for everyone?

Sweet Anthem Handmade Perfumes - Phoebe. $22 for the 10ml Eau De Parfum

I adore Sweet Anthem perfumes, and Phoebe is my absolute favourite. With notes of dirt, lavender, maple sugar, snow, tobacco and white amber, it's a classic woodsy scent that's perfect for me.

To me, this represents the 'old fashioned' aspect of my personality. I believe in good manners, kindness, and the classic grace and femininity of a woman. I also believe that a woman should always have an element of mystery, which to me, is at the essence of this perfume. 

Armande Amaretto - £13.42

Amaretto is probably my favourite alcoholic drink, I like it as a short drink with orange juice. But I also drink it with Coke.

To me, this represents the slightly 'different' side to me. While it's not completely random, it's also not something that is immediately popular with others in my age group - just like me. 

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet - Somptueuse - £25

This matte classic red will never get old, and I'm in love with the decadence of it.

To me this represents the beauty lover in me (obviously). It also represents the part of my personality that can be difficult to get along with at times.

Gone With The Wind Hardback - £16.45

Gone with the Wind is my ultimate favourite book and film - my much loved copy is now so battered it has fallen apart.

This represents my family. It specifically represents my Grandad and also my Grandma who passed away almost ten years ago now. It's fair to say that she pretty much brought me up for the first 11 years of my life, and I can still remember her now as clearly as ever, she was a truly great lady and I miss her every day. She and my Grandad had the most amazing relationship out of anyone I have ever known, and that in itself inspires me to strive for that in my own relationship. 

My Grandma introduced me to this film; she absolutely loved it, and it's safe to say that I do too. My family mean everything to me; there's not so many of us left now (8 including grandparents, aunties, uncles and cousins) and that makes it all the more precious to me. 

Mango - Border Sweater - £34.99

I think this is beautiful for Christmas Day. I'd wear it with dark wash skinny jeans and black peep-toe platforms. Throw on a statement bracelet and a red lip and you're party ready while still cosy and warm.

This represents the materialistic part of my personality - lets be honest, most of us are. It also represents the part of my personality who always believes in being presentable - I care about my appearance.

Billie Holiday Gold Collection - £8.00

It's no secret to any of you who have read my blog for a little while that I'm a big soul fan. This often translates across to old Jazz for me, and Billie Holiday is simply phenomenal.

This of course represents the part of my personality that is in love with music, that music of course being old soul or jazz. It also shows the part of me that lives in the past. I often think I was born in the wrong era, so much of today I find brash and crude. I wonder, what happened to true talent, what happened to that slow pace of life? 

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So what do you think? Is there something in it? I know that some of you will think, well yes, obviously. If I want something, it's to my taste and so of course it represents my personality. But what about when you think about why that is to your taste? Does it then show what you're like as a person?

Have a wonderful evening everyone,

Lea

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Don't forget to check out my Christmas Yankee Candle giveaway HERE.

What's in my fridge?

I finally got some food back in the house! I don't have to starve anymore hehe :)

I always try to eat as healthily as possible, and a few things in here are things that never really leave my fridge. The chocolate for example goes down very slowly, but it's good to know if I want some there's plenty there!

What's in your fridge?

Lea

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Starbucks and London Zoo!

Hi Beautiful!

We've been up and about for a while now, we left the hotel we were staying in and checked our bags in at Victoria Coach station so we didn't have to carry them all day. It's really cheap and I'd really recommend them if you're ever wanting to do that!

We made a quick pitstop at Starbucks for some breakfast porridge which was delicious, especially with the honey maple sauce added in :) I also got a caramel cream Frappucino. I'm on my holiday in my defence! (And it only has 250ish cals in the smallest one, so I'll burn that off walking :p!!)

Now we're on a bus on the way to London Zoo and I'm so excited its unreal, I absolutely love the zoo, it's one of my all time favourite days out :D I always love the Red Pandas and the Camels for some reason haha!

Got to dash because it's nearly our stop, have a lovely day everyone :)

Lea

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Last Night at The Trafford Centre

I met Megan at the Trafford Centre last night (after 3 hours of being stuck in the Leeds traffic) and we had a lovely time. My mum met us and we had some dinner together, then she left and we hit the shops before finishing up by having a drink in Las Iguanas.

I was really impressed by the Trafford Centre, since moving to Leeds I don't go half as much as I used to (which was a lot, trust me hehe) the changes in it were amazing! I mean, they have a Forever 21!!! SO impressed haha :)

I bought a couple of cheeky things, here they are:

Dress, H&M, £5 in the sale (!!!)

Beanie, H&M, (mens) £3.99. Brushes, Forever 21, £3.99. Earrings, Forever 21, £3.95.

7 Day Trail of the YSL Foundation, Clarins Instant Light NAtural Lip Perfecter, £16.

Lea

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If you like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain..

What a day! At about 4pm I thought my shift was never going to end! Thankfully I'm at home at last and I'm celebrating finishing work before my holiday.

Alex is watching some Ab Fab special and I'm sipping on a Pina Colada and reading a new book. If I find it any good I'll let you know about it.

I hope you had a great day lovelies, I just want to say a more recent thankyou to you all for your lovely comments and also for following me, it really does mean such a lot :D

Lea

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A Wednesday Wish-List...

These are some of the things I would love to click home today, but I know I have to be good and save my pennies until my London Olympic holiday in just over 2 weeks now.

Bacardi Pina Colada Cocktail

I love Pina Colada, it's my absolute favourite and I would adore a bottle of this. It retails for around £10 which I don't think is too bad, but putting a bottle of this into my weekly shopping basket would sure escalate the price at the till!

Betty Hula Rum and Blackcurrant Body Butter

This is available at Sainsbury's and again retails at around £10. I feel like that is a huge price for a little pot, but I really do love rum and this sounds too yummy to pass up on!

Mavala Honolulu and Victoria Nail Varnishes

It's no secret that I love Mavala, and these colours from the 50th Anniversary collection look so bright and punchy I can't take my eyes off them! I would love to have these for my holiday, I think they'd look great on both my fingers and my toes! You can find them at TheBeautyBay for around £3.50 each.

Salon Confidential Bouncy Curl Extensions

I've spoken before about Salon Confidential (I have the volume wave extensions), and I've decided that I'd like to take the plunge into full on curls again. I find that curls suit my face a lot more than straight hair, and there's nothing like a bit of volume to make you feel glamorous and feminine! These retail at around £40 on the NewLook Website, or you can search online for them.

Fifi Lapin iPhone Case

At the moment I have a dull pink case on my phone and I find this Fifi Lapin one so adorable it's ridiculous. I have such a soft spot for bunnies (I do have 3 after-all!) and I'm in love with the femininity and whimsicalness of the colours it uses. My only concern it how well it would wear and whether the design would wear away over time... I found it online here, for £24.99. (Just to quickly mention, the site I have linked to has some really cute and individual cases, perfect for us girly girls - check them out!)

Scarlett (Gone With The Wind Sequel) Book

This has truly terrible reviews, I can't even lie, but I desperately want to read it. Gone With The Wind is my favourite film of all time, it reminds me of my Grandma who I used to watch it with when I was a little girl. Let's face it, we all want to know if Scarlett won Rhett back don't we?

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So being realistic, I know I can't have them all, but I know I can pick a couple for my holiday. I'm going to pick up the Nail Polishes and the Book.

I have been saving up for a while for the extensions so when I'm at my target I'll definitely be ordering them, but for now I need to hold on to my hockey sticks! (I should have them by my holiday though)

Once I'm on my hols, I'm also planning on buying a bottle of the Pina Colada as a treat. It's going to be great for having a drink in our hotel room before we go out (or before seeing my mother-in-law), or hopefully when/if we stay in a camping pod :D

It would be silly to buy it up here since I would have to transport it all the way down to London with me and that probably wouldn't end well.

Do you fancy any of these things? I'd love to know what you're coveting!

Lea

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