FABB Bloggers Event Leeds bloggers | cakepops | chilli whites | cupcakes | event | FABB events | leeds

Saturday day was the day of the first ever FABB bloggers event. 

Held at Chilli Whites in Leeds, the event was arranged and put together Ray of OhWhoIsShe and Tor of That's Peachy. The girls did amazing!

After a short train journey into Leeds, Sarah of Bowsandblushx and I met up with the lovely Erin of The 411 of Fashion. We then mooched down to the venue and were greeted by Ray, Tor and some other blogger girlies who were already there. 

Throughout the afternoon there were talks from CloudNine, Healthpoint, Chiara Fashion, Best Britsh Bloggers and Hearts and Bows / Ark clothing. 

All of which you can watch in the vlog below! 

Me & Danielle of Danielleyc

Danielle, myself, Sally of RainyDayFaces, Mel of MelKateBeauty and Sarah.

It was such a great afternoon and Ray and Tor did amazing. FABB events will be holding meets like this up and down the country, so make sure to keep your eyes on the FABB twitter account.

I also vlogged the day and the majority of the talks. If you are a new blogger, some of them may be of some use to you. :) You can see all of that and what we received in our fantastic goody bags below!
If you watch the video over on Youtube directly, there is a full list of bloggers who attended the event in the description box.

Benefit Fake Up Leeds Event benefit | concealer | event | fake up | hotel | launch | leeds | lisa potter dixon | malmaison

Hey beauts!

Friday night I attended the Leeds event for Benefits launch of their new Fake Up concealer. 

The event was held in the beautiful Malmaison hotel. We arrived a little early, so sat in the lobby area until every thing was ready. 

We were welcomed into the room with a glass of Prosecco and huge smiles. There was also orange juice and water for the non drinkers, and trays of amazing canapes! 

The room was like a like Benefit heaven. Cushions with 'fake up' printed on them were dotted around the seating, and there was a dresser full of goodies to play with. 

We were introduced to Fake Up by the gorge Lisa Potter-Dixon, Benefits head make-up and trend artist (and brow expert). I could have listened to her talk for hours. 

Lisa demonstrated how to use Fake Up and even shared a way to use the darkest shade on lighter skin tones. We also had a little sneak peak at the new World Famous Neutrals palettes. It save to say they're now on my need list. 

So onto the reason for this amazing event...

Fake Up concealer is a new crease control, hydrating concealer. 

The concealer itself is surrounded by a ring of moisturising balm containing vitamin E and apple seed extract.

Available in three shades, there is something suitable for every skin tone. The formula is lightweight and feels super silky smooth. 

If you're a fan of a good contour, the deep shade is amazing for that. Just apply under the cheekbone and blend upwards. Using this under your foundation will create the most amazing Kim K make-up look. (I can vouch for this, I tried it for the FABB event the next day and it looked incredible!)

Like I said above, I've already given this product a good test run and I can confirm that I found no creasing at all, even after 8 hours wear. 

We were lucky enough to be given all three shades, as well as the Hello Flawless powder. 

A few lucky ducks even won some other products after answering some questions about Fake Up and Benefit in general. 

I'm never quick enough for that kind of thing! Haha. 

I had a great time, and I can't wait until the next time I can meet with the gorgeous Benebabes!

I vlogged the evening, so I'll leave the video below!

Benefit Fine One One Leeds Launch bbloggers | benefit | bloggers | cakes | debenhams | event | eyebrows | fine one one | fine11 | fineoneone | launch | leeds | mapping | new | they're real

This Saturday saw the launch of Benefit's newest product, Fine One One. 

Fine One One is a sheer trio, created to revive dull cheeks and lips in seconds. 

The twist up stick has three shades, pink champagne, sheer watermelon and soft coral. They can be used in several different ways to create many different looks. For example,

- Sweep up the cheeks and blend for a natural glow. 

- Twist on the apple of your cheek and then zig zag up your cheek bone and blend for a more daring, structured look. 

- Glide over your lips to give them a pop of sheer colour, and don't forget to use the pink champagne on your cupids bow to create the perfect pout.

The thing to remember, is to not be scared of how bright this product looks. I promise you, it isn't as scary on the skin. 

The look I am wearing in the above photo was created using both Fine One One, using the twist and zigzag motion, and the Go TropiCoral kit. (Photo taken after getting stuck in the rain.)
I'd love to see how it works on my natural skin tone. 

I adore this new product, and it's now sitting happily at the top of my wishlist. 

Throughout the evening we were treated to a view at some of the other wonderful Benefit products, including the amazing They're Real Mascara. Yep, it's love right there. I need that mascara in my life. In the before and after photo above, believe it or not, the mascara was applied on top of what I was already wearing, and it still had an amazing effect on my lashes.  

Some of us also had our eyebrows mapped, which for me was a totally new experience. Looking at the photos, it's such a difference that I think I need to warm to it, but I do like the look of the more structured brow. 

As well as being surrounded by beautiful products, it was also a great opportunity to meet some new ladies and enjoy the wonderful cupcakes and sweets that had been laid out for us.
Sorry to any of the girlies I didn't get a chance to chat to, if you're reading this post, please leave your link in the comments, and thanks to Kirsty who arranged the whole thing. I enjoyed it so much.

This months Lily advertiser is Sarah of www.bowsandblushx.blogspot.co.uk

The Big Hair Debate alexa chung | bob | chop | cut | emily blunt | guiseley | hair | hair dressers | ilkley | leeds | miley cyrus | new me | ombre | otley | salon | shenae grimes | short | shoulder length | when flowers fall | whenflowersfall

A few weeks ago, I posted about 'the new me' I wanted to start working on. 

Since then, I haven't really done anything to stop myself from feeling like the lazy, unmotivated slob that I am. This week, I've started to finally feel like I need to get my butt into gear, and one of the big things I need to tackle is my hair. 

As much as I love the length that my hair has finally reached, it's grown really odd and I feel like my layers are now completely separated. Currently, it's really hard to style, when I do style it, it's only a matter of a couple of hours before it's a mess again, and my split ends are ridiculous. 

Because of this, I've been playing around with the idea to get a few inches chopped off again. Liam thinks I'll regret it, but I honestly feel it'll be better for my hair.

I think I'm leaning towards getting my bottom layer completely cut out. It's the layer that's most damaged, and the most grown out. This means I've been searching for hair-spiration photos for the past few days. 

I'm definitely loving the Alexa Chung long bob and I really think that's something I'll end up with. 

Colour-wise, you guys know me. I can't stay one colour for long. Only difference is this time, I really don't want to do anything too drastic. 

I've avoided ombre for so long, mainly because my hair has never seemed the right length. But, looking at the above photos, I now really want to do it. Ok, it may be a dying trend (seriously, no pun intended,) but I am in love with the subtlety of these tresses on Emily Blunt and Shenae Grimes. 

This is why I need you guys. 

As much as I love the styles and colours above, I'd really like for you to comment with your suggestions below. Maybe link a photo or two. 

I'm such an indecisive person and always I seem to get stuck in a rut when trying to choose something new. 

Also, if you're reading this from somewhere around the Otley/Ilkley/Guiseley/Leeds area, can you suggest any good hair salons? I hate to say it, but I've not had my hair cut in a salon for nearly three years! Appalling. 

I may be a little penniless right now, but my plan is to ask for the new do for Christmas, so as you can imagine. I'd love to have a rough idea what I'm doing with it by then.

Keep your eyes peeled for a few more posts I'm working on. 

Other things I need to tackle is fitness, wardrobe and skin. Mine's been breaking out like crazy recently!

Where, oh where have I been?? blog break | catch up | family | hilton | holiday | hotel | leeds | niece | sister | toddler | when flowers fall | whenflowersfall

Well, hello you lovely ones!

It's been a really long ten days or so since I last posted. Liam had two weeks off from work and we most definitely made the most of it. 

Last weekend, we spent a couple of nights at The Double Trees Hilton hotel in Leeds and enjoyed some meals out and a day of shopping. (Even though I didn't buy much at all! If you follow me on twitter, you would have seen me moaning.)

The stay was amazingly relaxed and I really felt as though we were on holiday, when really we were a twenty minute train journey from home. 

This Friday just gone, my sister and niece came to visit. With them living on the coast of West Wales, I barely ever seen them and with it coming up to a year we thought it was time for a visit. My niece Lily had just turned one last time I saw her, and this time she was twice the size, twice as talkative and twice as adorable! My sister spent a couple of days here with me and then left Lily with her Aunty Sammi whilst she attended a work course up in York. 

She may be an energetic nearly two year old, but I had the best two days. I laughed so much at her silly little character, and my heart melted on Monday night when she fell asleep in my arms after a busy day of swimming. 

It sounds silly, but the best part had to be hearing her shouting 'Saaaammmiii, Saaaammmmiiii,' when she woke up first thing in the morning. 

I cried buckets when they left for home last night. 

So after a pretty long break, When Flowers Fall is now back to taking priority. 

We will have a new addition to the family within the next month, and with this will come a new feature on the blog. Keep your eyes peeled. 

I'm also hoping to get back into filming for WFF on YouTube, I think by now, I've had a month or so off, time to clear my head, and even though in that time I received my first negative comment, I feel now is the time to get back into it. 

I have missed you all bundles and I hope you're all really well!!

What have I missed???

RANDOM CALL FOR BLOGGERS UP NORTH/IN LEEDS

Ok, here's the dealio. Sally from Rainydayfaces and I are travelling to London Friday to attend a Fashion show for LFW. We are stopping at my mums pub which is just outside of London and travelling back Saturday. We have a spare ticket, so we are looking for a leeds based blogger, or someone who can get to Leeds/Guiseley are first thing Friday morning to travel with me, to pick up Sally on the way. We are planning to split petrol costs and the travel pass for London is roughly £15 if you don't have an oyster card. If you are interested, please tweet me @whenflowersfall. We really don't want the ticket to go to waste. It's a great opportunity and you can make a couple of new friends. :)

#Leedsbloggermeetup2012 - What I Wore creepers | dainty roses | denim | dip dye | diy | fishnets | grunge | high low | kukee | leeds | leedsbloggermeetup2012 | ootd | outfit | platform | tights | what i wore

Waistcoat - New Look (DIY)

Dress - Peacocks circa 2010

Tights - ???

Shoes - Ebay

Bag - Calvin Klein (DIY)

Rings L to R - Kukee, Spainish Market, Dainty Roses, Engagement Ring

Nails - imPRESS (DIY)

Hi my lovelies!

I really wanted to share my outfit from yesterday, so here it is in all its grungey-ness.

Believe me when I say that the shoes were great, right up until I was getting on the train on the way home and blisters started to appear. The day way totally worth it though.

If you want to see all the happenings from yesterdays event, make sure to check out my post here! 

Psssst...Keep your beady eyes peeled. I'll be posting a give away later on today! 

ALSO BIG THANK YOU TO SARAH (BOWSANDBLUSHX) FOR TAKING THESE PHOTOS FOR ME. :)

#Leedsbloggermeetup2012 bloggers | event | glamorous | goody bag | leeds | leedsbloggermeetup2012 | meetup | mook bar | mywild | wild | xen tan | xentan

Today was the day of the blogger meetup in Leeds, organised by Ray and Tor. 

 The event was held at Mook Bar in Leeds and it was the most amazing 3 hours I've had in a long time.  Not only did I get to meet a lovely bunch of girls, but we were also spoilt rotten with the most incredible goody bags.

We sat through talks from both Valerie from Wild and Amy from Xen-Tan, each brand of which I am now dying to try out. Luckily, we were given some Xen-Tan samples so I think that'll be used up pretty quickly!

We were also lucky enough to be given a piece of clothing each  from Glamorous, (of which I forgot to photograph), but I was lucky enough to get the infamous disco pant dupes. They are a little squeezy but I'll be most definitely be using them as my goal weight pants! Once I fit in them comfortably, I'll be happy. 

Like I said before, I had an amazing time, met some really lovely ladies and got some absolutely incredible goodies. 

Thanks again to Ray and Tor for arranging it. I'm already looking forward to the next one!!

Bloggers in photos above - Danielle, Sarah, Ellie

I think I've followed everyone who was there, but if I have missed you, just shout at me and I'll fix it at one! 

The most amazing night! alli trippy | band | charles trippy | cockpit | coley o'toole | ctfxc | danny duncan | gig | hunter thomsen | internet killed television | leeds | music | the cockpit | travis clark | we the kings | when flowers fall | youtube

I want to apologise for those who may be expecting a beauty related post today, but I just couldn't go without posting about my most amazing night out last night.

A friend and I went into Leeds to see We The Kings play at The Cockpit, they were supported by three other bands, one of which seemed to be totally up themselves and their fans weren't much better either. Baring in mind that the room we were in was reasonably small, they were full on moshing. I have to admit, I'm not one to mosh myself and I don't think the younger majority of the audience were either. 

I did have a slight moment of panic but I managed to work myself out of it quickly and was able to enjoy the rest of the show. It's nice to see some improvement in myself, considering six months ago I wouldn't have even gone into Leeds at night, let alone go to a gig. 

Any who, if you don't know who We The Kings are, you need to check them out! The bassist is youtuber Charles Trippy and I have to admit he's the one who founded my love for the band. 

It was their last UK show last night and they are heading back to the US as I type this, but I have no doubt they will be back some time in the near future. 

Best Day Everrrr....with a couple of glitches! buffet | bus | friends | fun | leeds | personal | photos | primark | red hot | shopping | train | wine

Hi Lovelies!
    I am so so sorry I haven't posted since Monday! Yesterday my two best friends came up from Crewe for the day. It was planned that Leanne was coming, but Ben came too as a complete surprise. I got out of the shower in the morning from a text to him saying, "who knew Yorkshire was so rural." Haha, I think I peed my pants with excitement. I haven't seen him since August!

(Watch my train vlog fail below, I had to mute the sound because it picked up the screechy sound of the train instead of Ben's beautiful singing of 'The wheels on the bus'.)

     So after we had ran around finding somewhere for Leanne to park her car for the day, we hopped on a bus, then a train and headed into Leeds. It was freezing!!! Me being a dim-bulb had not dressed warm either. We started our day having lunch in the amazing Red Hot World buffet. It was incredible! I think we ate until we could eat no more! £45 for three people to eat and a bottle of wine between us, it wasn't even badly priced! We were told we could have the table for two hours, which is plenty of time to scoff all you want.

    After, we shuffled down to Primarni, where I learnt to always check the size of the items of clothing and don't trust what the hangers say! I ended up going home with two pieces far, far too small for me. Liam and I may pop back to Leeds on Saturday so I can exchange one of them, I'd already taken the tag off the other before I realised how tiny it was.

    After battling against the wind and rain round a few more shops, we decided to head home. The journey back consisted of grumpy women in the station, talking about rudey things on the train and running up the road to catch the smelliest bus on earth.
    Our evening consisted of more rudey talk, Ben drinking the best part of a bottle of vodka, me moaning about my headache and taking silly photos. They left mine at 9:45pm to make the two hour journey home.
     The day made me realised how much I miss the two of them, I talk to them all the time, but it's not quite the same as pissing about with them and having a giggle. My house seems so quiet now and I'm yet to tidy up the slight carnage in the living room.

     Safe to say, it was well worth missing out on a day of blogging and making videos, I wish it could happen more often. Sorry if I've bored you a little with this one, I like to go back and read some of my posts some time and this would certainly be one to put a smile on my face when I needed it.