(not so) Marylin Monroe

Everyone who does vintage has their own Marylin Monroe makeup look so I thought why not do the same? But me being me I had to change it just a smidgen (a lot) so it ended up looking only slightly Marylin-esq but stunning all the same (well I think it is).

I probably should have done like a photo tutorial or something to go along with this post but that thought did not occur to me at the time so instead I shall show you some vainly posed pictures of me and explain what makeup I used.
For this look I decided to tone the eyes down with thin eyeliner and make the lips the main focal point.
I'll start with my foundation, it's collection 2000 Lasting Perfection (shade) ivory 2 then I applied some concealer onto my, ehem, blemishes and under my eyes for a but of a brighter look. Concealer by George at Asda Walmart (shade) light 01.
My blusher is a one I found in a Givenchy pallet I have from a while back sadly it does not tell me the shade on the back though so I'll tell you that it was basically just a light pink.
I have one of those 120 eyeshadow plattes that you get from eBay (not sure if any of you know of them) and I used the 2nd brown colour on my eyebrows. I also made my eyebrows thicker as opposed to my usual thin-ish brow look.
On my eyes I started with a MUA beige colour (shade) 17 then applied MUA (shade) 22 under my eyebrow as a highlighter. Then on my brow bone I used the 2nd lightest grey in the 120 eye pallet and not satisfied with the look i covered over the MUA 17 with a white from the pallet which turned out rather nice.
My eyeliner (on top lid) is Collection 2000 Extreme 24 hour felt tip liner which I ADORE! and on the outside of the bottom lid I used Collection 2000 Kohl liner in black. I only lined the corner of my eye though as I find that if I go all the way along my eye looks smaller.
I used NYC Show Time mascara which I am obsessed with. I have three unused tubes sitting in my makeup bag, that's how much I love it.
The lipstick Is Dior Diorific (shade) 013 Rouge Bingo Roulette Red, it is one of the best lipsticks I have had in a long while, then on top to give it a shine I applied a Lancome lip glass (shade) 110.
My powder press is also Collection 2000 (shade) 18 ivory.
And like I said me being me I added a non-Marylin hairstyle (a Gibson Girl to be exact)

 Excuse the pink strawberry dressing gown but it's just so comfy!

An aerial view of my hair. All I did was hang my head upside down, twist the hair then make it into a small bun at the front of my head, didn't even take a minuet.

Have a go at doing your own Marylin Monroe look, I'd love to hear about them.
Till next time folks,
Laura Lou x

Like Dreamers Do

Here is another of my short films staring my ginger sister Bethan.

(I have a whole stack of these to show you)

This one is called 'Like dreamers do' simply because (like all my short films) that is the name of the track it is set to.

I made this on New Years morning 2011 in newcastle at the castle keep,

Enjoy.

Laura Lou x

Airing My Vintage Out For All The World To See

So yesterday I told you all about my eBay addiction and today I am going to show you some of my recent purchases form said Internet auction site.

I love this skirt, it's 1970s blue gingham. I am planning on teaming it with a peach shirt which has sadly not arrived yet.

My 1950s night gown which I promised to show you all some time ago but shamefully forgot.

I love the detail on the top of the night gown. sadly I still haven't found anything to put under this so as to make it a wearable outfit but never fear I am still looking!

This is a 1960's Trina Lewis dress. The smell that radiates from this dress is stifling so I do not wear it. It is merely a piece of vintage to have.

This is one of my newest dresses. I love it so much but I'm about the only person who does. It is a 1970s mint green cowl neck dress, simply stunning.

It looks less mint green and more teal in this close up but I promise you it's not.

This I call my Safari dress. It is also 1970s but I think it's late 70s as opposed yo early. I shall be wearing this when I take my little sister Charlotte to the zoo, I am currently looking for a hat to match just just go with the whole 'explorer' theme of it.

I have so many more vintage items to show you, which I will very soon but until next time folks!
Laura Lou x

Ps. there is a new instalment onin the story of Cassandra, enjoy x

Lizzie Jobes

I would like you all to take a look at this.
It is a video made by my cousin Johnny Robson in memory of my best friend Lizzie Jobes who died suddenly last October.
I literally saw it for the first time 5 minuets ago so needless to say I am sitting here in floods of tears as it is such a beautiful video and so well put together.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur7SezFhqZg

I miss Lizzie an awful lot and always worry that I'll forget little things about her so it's nice to have things like this to remember her by.

Laura Lou x

So much Vintage So Little Money!

Today I realised I had a serious addiction problem... with Ebay.
This may seem like one of those jokey haha posts but it really isn't, I actually need help, professional help.
A fine example of this addiction happened today. Knowing I only had £14 in my bank account I bid on and won three vintage items that together with postage came to £13.67. I now cannot afford to go to the gym.
I should mention that I had already spent £30 on ebay this week so in total thats £43.67 I have spent on buying peoples old clothes.
But On the plus side a new vintage botique has opened in South Shields! I believe it to be the first of it's kind in this area. It it called It's Vintage Darling, I took a gander over yesterday and it is adorbale (saw a lovely pair of 1940s shoes but couldn't afford them due to my Ebay addiction).
And on top of all this I had a terriblt bad hair day on Sunday. It was a result of my beehive on Saturday night.
If you would like to see the results of me brushing it out please see below.

 

Me looking rather disgruntled at the state of my hair. It has only just struck me how big the shoulders on this dress is!

Well, I'm off to wallow in self pitty until my ebay items arrive :)

Laura Lou x

 

A Night Out 1960s Style

On Saturday night Myself, Hannah and Bethan went out to celebrate the end of GKR (Goblin Kings revenge).
I searched for days for an outfit to wear but to no avail, I went through dress after dress, shoe after shoe and nothing seamed right but then I found my black Audrey Hepburn dress hiding in the back of my wardrobe.
"Yes! You beauty!" I was heard shouting, I had completely forgot that I even owned the thing.
And just like that I had my whole look planned including hair and makeup.
I decided to mix things up a little and do a bit of a 1960s, Ronette look and I think I achieved it very well even if I do say so myself.

 

I kept my accessories to a bare minimum wearing only a watch and topped of the look with a cute pair of tan heels.

 I don't know whats going on with my facial expression here but hey ho.

 

Excuse the washing line and the wendy house in the background.

 Look at the length of Bethan's legs!

I will be the first to admit... I look quite tipsy in this photo but I still like it.

The night ended with a McDonalds and a late night/early morning showing of 'Allo 'Allo, all in all a good time was had by all.

Till next time, folks,

Laura Lou x

The Goblin Kings Revenge!

Well, what can I say? It has been one of the most tiring and draining weeks of my life but I wouldn't change it for the world.
Two shows a day, six days a week sweating in that fur suit and now its all over.
Yesterday was our last show, it went well. In fact all of our shows went well and we preformed to a full audience almost everyday.
Scruff was a big hit with the kids (and the adults!) and we were all in demand for photos after each show.

The lead up to a show is always tough. First you have to come up with the idea, then write the show which involves weeks of improvisations and brainstorming and after that it gets written up. Then costumes are made and set is designed and before you know it you're off script and preforming on stage dressed as a big furry dog talking about pizza and piddling on Old Mother Hubbard's carpet.
But I guess that's show business!

(From left to right) Little Red Ridding Hood, Jill, Little Bo Peep, Biebs, Old Mother Hubbard, Jack, Lucy Locket, the Fairy Queen, the Goblin King, Scruff.

Partners in crime. Me and my gal Hannah potter (Old Mother Hubbard and Scruff)

 

The Family back together again! Old Mother Hubbard, Scruff and the Goblin King (Wee Willie Winkie)

 Bo Peep being a little creeper

Just Chillin' We Red. Can you see that little spec of glitter under my eye? Yeah, that was everywhere!

Private moment with one of Bo's dragons. I look so old in the photo it's disturbing.

My head in my hands.

 Our dressing room, only the best for us ;)

Fairy Land! Our glamorous set

Bethan eating lunch between shows

                                      That dragon really has a way with the ladies doesn't he.

Well, I hope you have enjoyed sharing in the adventures of Bold As Brass.
Till next time,

Laura Lou x