Tonight I will be attending the DSOC event at The Keg and Trout in Hillcrest. I got four tickets ( thanks DSOC) and free bottle of vino so it will be a great way to end my last exam for this semester and catch up with old friends.
Nothing better than a good laugh, good company and supporting local awesome talent.
I will let you know the outcome on the weekend.
LaurenLeigh cc
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
The Liquid eating Plan
So as most of you know, I have been on the Lisa Raleigh 30 Day detox. I am now on Step 3 which is the liquid only diet.
This can consist of juices ( the freshly juiced kind not the box kind), smoothies and soups.
The liquid part has actually been a lot easier than I thought it would be but I HAVE to eat every 2 hours or I turn into the HULK...literally.
I have noticed that I have had most of my headaches on this part of the diet but my bowel movement ( sorry for the overshare) has got much better and I feel like a human being again!
Another plus is that my nails are long and strong which I can only gather is from the healthy eating and lack of "bad" foods.
Dehydrated skin has also depleted my moisturizer but I am putting that down to a combination of change of season and the detox.
The best part of this all...I get to use my juicer and smoothie maker. Absolute gems.
And you can out ANYTHING into your juice and smoothies...as long as its healthy and on the list.
LaurenLeigh cc
This can consist of juices ( the freshly juiced kind not the box kind), smoothies and soups.
The liquid part has actually been a lot easier than I thought it would be but I HAVE to eat every 2 hours or I turn into the HULK...literally.
I have noticed that I have had most of my headaches on this part of the diet but my bowel movement ( sorry for the overshare) has got much better and I feel like a human being again!
Another plus is that my nails are long and strong which I can only gather is from the healthy eating and lack of "bad" foods.
Dehydrated skin has also depleted my moisturizer but I am putting that down to a combination of change of season and the detox.
The best part of this all...I get to use my juicer and smoothie maker. Absolute gems.
And you can out ANYTHING into your juice and smoothies...as long as its healthy and on the list.
LaurenLeigh cc
Thank you Lady Luck
These last few weeks have been a good few weeks for me. Lady luck has been a VERY good friend of mine.
Yesterday, I found out that I have been chosen as the one lucky elle reader to attended the Female Factor discussion forum happening in Durban on Thursday.
I am so over the moon I could hardly go to bed last night!
I will obviously let you all know how it goes as soon as I get home from an amazing afternoon filled with knowledgeable women, inspiration and ideas.
LaurenLeigh cc
Yesterday, I found out that I have been chosen as the one lucky elle reader to attended the Female Factor discussion forum happening in Durban on Thursday.
I am so over the moon I could hardly go to bed last night!
I will obviously let you all know how it goes as soon as I get home from an amazing afternoon filled with knowledgeable women, inspiration and ideas.
LaurenLeigh cc
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Juicy Lucy
Recently, on a shopping splurge at the SPCA in Kloof, I found a Moulinex juicer going for R25.
Yes, R25!
So I figured well if it works then this is the best place to shop in the world and I will be back for more and if it does not work then I have lost R25? I will take that chance.
So after this little white and grey compact juicer got a spring clean and sat in the cupboard for over 3 weeks, I decided that last night was the perfect time to make some fresh juice and see if this little juicer actually works.
This is what I squashed inside to make the juice:
1 x baby marrow
1 x carrot
1 x small beetroot
1 x small green pepper
1/3 cucumber
1/3 broccoli
1x small apple
squeeze lemon juice
a few grapes
At first we decided it tasted like squashed compost but after the second sip we realised it was amazing!
Fresh, healthy, beautiful juice full of antioxidants and nutrition.
And my juicer for R25 WORKS!!!
Down side: you have to clean the juicer asap after use or the colours of the fruit or vegies used may stain. And you have to peel some things and chop them up but other than that...awesome.
Happy as Larry!
LaurenLeigh cc
Yes, R25!
So I figured well if it works then this is the best place to shop in the world and I will be back for more and if it does not work then I have lost R25? I will take that chance.
So after this little white and grey compact juicer got a spring clean and sat in the cupboard for over 3 weeks, I decided that last night was the perfect time to make some fresh juice and see if this little juicer actually works.
This is what I squashed inside to make the juice:
1 x baby marrow
1 x carrot
1 x small beetroot
1 x small green pepper
1/3 cucumber
1/3 broccoli
1x small apple
squeeze lemon juice
a few grapes
At first we decided it tasted like squashed compost but after the second sip we realised it was amazing!
Fresh, healthy, beautiful juice full of antioxidants and nutrition.
And my juicer for R25 WORKS!!!
Down side: you have to clean the juicer asap after use or the colours of the fruit or vegies used may stain. And you have to peel some things and chop them up but other than that...awesome.
Happy as Larry!
LaurenLeigh cc
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
regular posting times
To make my life easier and the few of you that read my not so often scribbles online, I have decided to try and stick to a date and time when posting or blogging.
In between work, studying, cooking dinner, making fresh juice and trying to blog: 24 hours just is not enough.
So starting from today, my blogs will be posted between 11.30 and 12pm - depending on how I am feeling.
Read my blog before you eat lunch or dash out the office or go into that hour long meeting. It will hopefully remind you that there are others out there that feel EXACTLY the same way you do too.
LaurenLeigh cc
In between work, studying, cooking dinner, making fresh juice and trying to blog: 24 hours just is not enough.
So starting from today, my blogs will be posted between 11.30 and 12pm - depending on how I am feeling.
Read my blog before you eat lunch or dash out the office or go into that hour long meeting. It will hopefully remind you that there are others out there that feel EXACTLY the same way you do too.
LaurenLeigh cc
Monday, 21 May 2012
Thank you Glossy Box and I heart your Outfit
Picture: Ryan Adams Photography
I entered a competition through the i heart your outfit girls as they were giving away a Glossy box and I wanted to see what all the hype was about and I won!
Glossy box is a very smart idea and a good way to market or advertise beauty products to consumers who may not know those products even exist.
You subscribe online ( here) and open a customer account, pay your monthly fee of R130 to ensure your Glossy box arrives at your home or office, receive the beautifully packaged box ( as above) with a surprise array of beauty samples, trials and one or two full sized products and then log back online to write a "review" on the products you got in your box.
Absolutely brilliant!!
This is what I got in my box:
1) Anesi Stem C3 - Anti ageing emulsion - trial size
2) Creative Nail Design Scentations - Cucumber Intensive Heel Therapy - 15g ( perfect timing for winter)
3) Dr.Hauschka - rejuvenating mask - two sample sachets enough for one application each
4) Piz Buin - Tan Intensifier - two 10ml tubes ( will have to try this when the sun shows herself)
5) So Pure - organic spray hand sanitizer - 50ml full size product (LOVE THIS)
There was also a kohl eyeliner and grey eyeshadow as an exta gift.
Thank you Glossy Box and i heart your outfit girls!
LaurenLeigh cc
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Lisa Raleigh 30 day detox - Week one
I decided to partake in the Lisa Raleigh 30 day detox. Yes, crazy I know but to people who don't understand healthy eating and way of living; I am sure there are plenty of things that health fanatics do that you think are crazy.
Week one ( well actually this part of the detox lasts for 10 days) includes no meat, sugar, dairy, wheat or stimulants.
Say what? OMG!
But you know what? It has been easier than I thought. Even my boyfriend is doing it with me.
This week has been a combination of oats, boiled egg, lentils and quinoa with pesto, bean and rice salsa mix , fruit, fresh oven baked fish and guilt free potatoe wedges ( this was the boyfriends favourite and he ate this at nearly every meal).
I even took recipes supplied and added my own twist onto them to create some really yummy wholesome meals.
Eating healthy isn't about stopping your life; it is about choosing the right foods, ensuring you have time to prepare them and eating regularly.
The minute your food isn't prepared and you rushing, this is when you reach for unhealthy "bad" food.
We actually look forward to cooking our meals now and cannot wait to eat the freshness and taste of the food.
I am already feeling healthier internally, not craving sugar as much as I used to and feeling more energetic.
The down side is that eating this way is a bit more pricey on the wallet pocket but in the long run it is so worth it. And if you happen to go somewhere where there is no healthy food ( like the baby shower I attended yesterday and there is no healthy food ) I cheated but it was 3 things and now I'm back on track.
Well, my fresh potatoe and leek soup is brewing on the stove so I will leave you with this...
Try the detox. What do you have to lose besides the toxins in your body and a few percentages of fat?
LaurenLeigh cc
Week one ( well actually this part of the detox lasts for 10 days) includes no meat, sugar, dairy, wheat or stimulants.
Say what? OMG!
But you know what? It has been easier than I thought. Even my boyfriend is doing it with me.
This week has been a combination of oats, boiled egg, lentils and quinoa with pesto, bean and rice salsa mix , fruit, fresh oven baked fish and guilt free potatoe wedges ( this was the boyfriends favourite and he ate this at nearly every meal).
I even took recipes supplied and added my own twist onto them to create some really yummy wholesome meals.
Eating healthy isn't about stopping your life; it is about choosing the right foods, ensuring you have time to prepare them and eating regularly.
The minute your food isn't prepared and you rushing, this is when you reach for unhealthy "bad" food.
We actually look forward to cooking our meals now and cannot wait to eat the freshness and taste of the food.
I am already feeling healthier internally, not craving sugar as much as I used to and feeling more energetic.
The down side is that eating this way is a bit more pricey on the wallet pocket but in the long run it is so worth it. And if you happen to go somewhere where there is no healthy food ( like the baby shower I attended yesterday and there is no healthy food ) I cheated but it was 3 things and now I'm back on track.
Well, my fresh potatoe and leek soup is brewing on the stove so I will leave you with this...
Try the detox. What do you have to lose besides the toxins in your body and a few percentages of fat?
LaurenLeigh cc
Monday, 14 May 2012
Keep vintage
Awesome new ladies at the i heart market - KEEP.
I met them at the May market and they were wonderfully friendly and so excited as it was their first market.
I got a beautiful emerald green belt with stars embroidered on it...too vintage!
They have some lovely goodies at the market but they also sell things on their website - KEEP
I will be popping by next month too as these lovely ladies have some gems in stock.
Support a fellow Durbanite and check these ladies out...vintage heaven!
LaurenLeigh cc
I met them at the May market and they were wonderfully friendly and so excited as it was their first market.
I got a beautiful emerald green belt with stars embroidered on it...too vintage!
They have some lovely goodies at the market but they also sell things on their website - KEEP
I will be popping by next month too as these lovely ladies have some gems in stock.
Support a fellow Durbanite and check these ladies out...vintage heaven!
LaurenLeigh cc
Sunday, 13 May 2012
***Giveaway - Happy Mothers Day!!!
**** Giveaway***
Today is Mothers day and I was lucky enough to win two tickets to Roxette through Galleria mall ( I will be blogging about this later) so I decided I should do a giveaway too.
It may not be for mothers day as the day is nearly over so I am calling it my Post Mothers Day Giveaway!
Logo from Liza Clifford
Liza Clifford ( the woman who has changed my life forever with PROPER fitted gorgeous bra's) has generously sponsored a R250 gift vouvher as the giveaway for May. Please have a look at her website and arrange a fitting TODAY...it will change your life and your breasts.
Here is what to do:
1) Follow my facebook page or the blog
2) Follow me ( @laurenleigh_cc) on Twitter and tweet: I would like to win with @laurenleigh_cc and @Liza_Clifford
3) The more tweets, the more chances you can win :)
Have a super Sunday and I hope all you mums had a good Mothers Day
LaurenLeigh cc
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
cupcake couture giveaway
I went on a crazy giveaway and competitions to enter hunt and found this super giveaway featured on Cupcake Couture.
This giveaway is featured on Cupcake Couture but it is from Eileen who has a photography business called brightgirl and takes some amazing shots especially of weddings and couples.
Have a read about her interview and enter the giveaway here. Hurry...competition closes tomorrow!
LaurenLeigh cc
P.S I have entered and really hoping to win. My boyfriend is a photographer so in the near two years we have been dating we have NO pictures of the two of us! if I win this shoot it will make me a very happy girlfriend and blogger.
This giveaway is featured on Cupcake Couture but it is from Eileen who has a photography business called brightgirl and takes some amazing shots especially of weddings and couples.
Have a read about her interview and enter the giveaway here. Hurry...competition closes tomorrow!
LaurenLeigh cc
P.S I have entered and really hoping to win. My boyfriend is a photographer so in the near two years we have been dating we have NO pictures of the two of us! if I win this shoot it will make me a very happy girlfriend and blogger.
Saturday, 5 May 2012
i Heart market and cake pops!
A good friend asked me yesterday: " Friend, have you stopped blogging?"
um no, I have just been ridiculously busy and lazy. I think an equal 50/50 of both.
Bright and early this morning I fought the traffic around Moses Mabidha Stadium to pop in very quickly at the i heart market before work today.
Such a fabulous treat the i heart market is to wander around, support fellow creatives and see familiar faces who are all so friendly.
And meet new faces...I will blog about the newbies later this week as I purchased a stunning emerald green vintage belt.
But, I was lucky enough to get there early enough to buy 80% of Decadant Dani's cake pops for my birthday brekkie with the friends tomorrow morning.
I know it is MY birthday but for some reason I also feel I have to spoil them a little too.
And because it is my birthday ( only on Tuesday but I celebrate a week ahead) I got a cake pop to test as an early birthday present...OMG!
Melt in your mouth, chocolate brownie heaven with a stick on the end. And a few sprinkles to top it off.
Marvelous!
Have a look at her website here and spoil yourself by ordering something.
And go check out the market - 9am til 2pm at Moses Mabidha Stadium opposite Nino's.
Have a super weekend.
LaurenLeigh cc
um no, I have just been ridiculously busy and lazy. I think an equal 50/50 of both.
Bright and early this morning I fought the traffic around Moses Mabidha Stadium to pop in very quickly at the i heart market before work today.
Such a fabulous treat the i heart market is to wander around, support fellow creatives and see familiar faces who are all so friendly.
And meet new faces...I will blog about the newbies later this week as I purchased a stunning emerald green vintage belt.
Pic from 1finecookie.com
I know it is MY birthday but for some reason I also feel I have to spoil them a little too.
And because it is my birthday ( only on Tuesday but I celebrate a week ahead) I got a cake pop to test as an early birthday present...OMG!
Melt in your mouth, chocolate brownie heaven with a stick on the end. And a few sprinkles to top it off.
Marvelous!
Have a look at her website here and spoil yourself by ordering something.
And go check out the market - 9am til 2pm at Moses Mabidha Stadium opposite Nino's.
Have a super weekend.
LaurenLeigh cc
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