Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Introducing Luv Lisa "The collection"

I woke up this morning and decided to tell you all that soon I will be launching a mini collection linked to my blog. I have wanted to do something like this for as long as I can remember and recently I decided to take the plunge. I had been toying with the idea for so long that I was starting to get frustrated with myself, annoyed that I was just day dreaming and not taking any action. So today I couldn't keep it in any longer, I had to tell, I sat in my room and said feck it, put it out there, what is the worst that can happen. Normally when someone does something like this, they get everything 100% ready first and then they launch, but no not me. Why? well because I really would love to bring you all on this journey with me (thats if you want to). I going to show you the ups and downs, the whole set up process and all the emotion that will come with it.

So Luv Lisa the collection, what exactly is it? It will be a mini collection of 5-7 statement pieces of clothing, mostly dresses, jumpsuits, playsuits to start with. I would love the collection to have the ability to make every girl or woman feel feminine, sexy and most of all confident. I aim for each piece to have that WOW factor, so you feel and look like a million dollars without paying ridiculous prices. I don't and have never believed in spending hundreds on a dress, to only go and wear it once, so I want the collection to suit everyones budget. Its very important to me that it is as accessible as possible.

I have been researching wholesalers online for months, and believe me when I say it is tough. It would be so easy for me to just pick a couple of different pieces from online and have them shipped, but I've decided to go visit a few at the end of this month in the UK. I want to know where my product is coming from and also to look, feel, check out the quality and fit. Its very important to me that it looks as good in person as it does in the picture. I want it to be a collection thats brought to you, by you. So I will be looking for you much appreciated feedback in the selection process. The new website and logo are currently being worked on and as for the rest I will figure it out as I go. I plan to launch (all going well) mid November, just in time for the festive season. 

I am so nervous but very excited at the same time, this is all on me and I will have to work very hard for it to succeed. So please feel free to join me on my journey, without any of you I would never have had the confidence to take this risk and follow this dream, soppy I know but I honestly appreciate every, like, comment, share and bit of support I've gotten in the past year. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask

As always

Luv Lisa 
xx








Sunday, 2 October 2016

Hot off the Rails (Oct 2nd)


Hi girls,
Thank god that week is over, it was a long one, but at least it was pay day for most of us and no better way to cheer ourselves up than to shop, or to look at all New arrivals and dream. So once again I've been trawling the net for all the New Arrivals, 10 items for €20 or less, 5 items for €50 or less, and then those OMG "if only I had the money" items.
Have a great week everyone and don't forget to let me know your favourites in the Facebook comments
Thanks for checking in
Luv Lisa xx
New Look €19.99
http://www.newlook.com/row/womens/accessories/gloves/black-leather-quilted-gloves/p/388153501
Bershka €19.99
http://www.bershka.com/ie/new/woman/woman/embroidered-tulle-top-with-beads-and-sequins-c1010052049p100607009.html?colorId=712#/
Prettylittlething €16.80
Boohoo €20
New Look Gold Diamante Hair Slide €11.99


H&M Ribbed Knitted Jumper €19.99





New Look
ASOS
New Look €9.99

SLURGE "Treat yourself"

River Island €37

River Island €47

Missguided €49

New Look €29.99

ASOS €46.47


WISH LIST 


Brown Thomas €250

Ted Baker €460

Carvella €185

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

We all wear a Mask

Hi guys,

Its been a while since I've written a personal post, almost everything has revolved around fashion lately. I suppose its hard to write anything too personal for me because I want to be extremely honest but not at the expense of hurting anyone or offending anyone with what I write. I've had many days where I've wanted to pop open the laptop and say exactly whats on my mind but I never want anything to be a knee-jerk reaction. I normally take a few days to cool off, and then if I feel the same at least I know I've thought about it rationally before I put my fingers to the keys.

I've been blogging now for over a year and at the beginning writing personal material never bothered me, it came quiet natural. I'm the type of girl to completely wear my heart on my sleeve, I find it very hard to hide my emotions. Some people see this as a big weakness, but is it really? If I'm having a shit day, and someone asks me if I'm okay, I will always say whats on my mind (somedays you would be sorry you've asked). But life is hard enough without having to pretend all of the time, nobody and I mean nobodies life is perfect, no matter what you see on Instagram, snapchat etc. I've had so many drunken conversations with people about the "shit" that has happened or is going on in their lives. But everyday we get up and we put on our "masks" for the rest of the world, because we are afraid if we are too honest then maybe we will be judged. Well guess what, we are being judged anyway, someone will always have something to say and maybe that is where the fear of being REAL or too HONEST comes from. Now I'm not saying we should all go around telling everyone our secrets, or exactly what is on our minds (even though thats totally up to you). I'm just saying that maybe we should let our guards down a little from time to time. Be a little bit more real, and show our softer side to those like us, you never know the battle that someone else is fighting. I've often felt torn down or inadequate by how fantastic someone else appears, however I've learnt that it is those people who always wear the biggest masks and all is never as it seems


For Example
Motherhood is by far the hardest thing I've ever done (the greatest but also the hardest) but as women we are expected to take it all in our stride, to be a natural. There is no guide to being the perfect mother (well there prob is) yet women are constantly under pressure to be the next super mom. I was chatting to a girl recently and she said to me, "nobody told me how lonely motherhood would be" how very TRUE. I can completely relate,  I remember having my first baby boy and being a stay at home Mam, the highlight of my day was going to Tesco. It was by far the loneliest I have ever been in my life. God forbid I say that out loud but its the truth, the happiest moment in my life was also the loneliest. Even now some days I cannot wait until my kids go to bed, other days I feel guilty because I haven't spent enough time with them. I'm not always as patient as I should be and sometimes I need some ME time. I'm not always going to get it right but I'm human and thats okay, my life isn't difficult, but my issues are my issues. 


Its not a long post but I just wanted to say that all I've ever wanted from this blog is a way to express myself, and to hopefully to show even one girl that she isn't alone in how she may feel. I do not know the answers, sometimes I don't even know the questions but as I get older I am alot more comfortable with who I am. Have a rant!! Have a cry, be honest, you certainly won't be the first or the last


Luv Lisa xx