Laser Hair Removal - Test Patch Results & First Full Treatment

Way back when on the 3rd Jan 2014 I had my first full session of laser hair removal with the Soprano XL laser. This was 2 weeks after I'd had my test patch. I didn't shave my legs in this 2 week period to see if anything happened, I didn't notice anything quite yet and had to shave my legs the night before my next treatment.

The procedure was very much the same as described in my first post, but this time done all over my legs (apart from my tattoo). We popped on our protective glasses, added the ultra sound gel over my legs, a leg at a time, then off we went. 

We started with the top half of my right leg, once that was done the ultra sound gel was removed and an aloe vera gel was applied. This was repeated on my top half of my left leg, then I flipped over and we did the backs of my legs. For convenience I recommend wearing a dress or shorts, if it's a little cold wear tights and a dress. Then you don't have to be sat in your pants with a towel over you whilst being treated by someone you don't really know.

A day after my full treatment I actually started noticing a difference in the test patch area! The hairs on my legs grow so quick, I shave my legs and the next day there's hair growing back again. This was the case with my legs apart from the test patch area! There were hardly any hairs growing back.

Here's images of my legs 13 days after my full treatment. In the first photo that is how most of my legs looked (knee down anyway, I only have fine faint hairs on my thighs). The image below is the test patch area. Already a reduced amount and the skin looks better too.

Now this doesn't mean in the test patch area it's going to be hair free forever. Around 20% of the hairs in that area will have been killed though, but a lot of the hairs will grow back, but thinner. The more procedures I have, the more hairs will be killed. It should take around 6 treatments, I will also have 3 more top up treatments after if needed.

Stills c/o Curveball Media

I found the treatment really relaxing, especially the backs of my legs as I was laying on my front, I really could have fallen asleep!

You can watch the second part of the mini documentary following my experience here.

So sorry I've been behind on writing these posts! I have been filming the procedures myself too for my YouTube Channel. How would you all like to see them? Grouped together in a longer video or kept separate in parts about the test patch, first treatment and results, second treatment and results etc?

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Nicole X Missguided outfit + Giveaway!

 Top c/o / Missguided
Leggings c/o / Missguided
Heels / Primark
Necklace / Vivienne Westwood
Lipstick c/o / Missguided, Barry M 160

So I had to get this outfit as Nicole looked seriously amazing it the crop top and leggings combo, but *sigh* it's not quite the same on me. I do love how high waisted the leggings are, they help lengthen the look of the old legs! But I just wish they fitted better as I did already size down.

The top has a seriously classy and flattering design. Although it's rather cropped, the high neckline balances that out and the flirty glimpse of the shoulders through the mesh sleeves gives a more feminine feel.

Have you seen the NicoleXMissguided collection? Which is your favourite item? Fancy winning it? If so enter below!

On to the Giveaway! Enter via the widget below.
Open Worldwide. 
Starts 25th March 2014 12:00AM GMT - Closes 1st April 2014 12:00AM GMT
Prize, an item of your choice from the NicoleXMissguided collection.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Need help deciding? Watch the video below to see the items I chose, how they look on and my review.

Items:
Mesh Crop Top
Faux Leather white leggings
Black & white panel dress
Racer crop
Black Skirt
Midi racer dress
Ripped Jeans
Platform Shoes

A big thank you to Missguided for letting me pick these items and for letting me host a giveaway!

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Haul


Haul includes my latest picks from Primark, Motel, Urban Outfitters and more! Watch the video to see all items on, check out links below! (Giveaway is now closed)

Posts/vids mentioned:
This is a love song blog post
Idle Hands Blog post
RocknRose Card designer
Wanderlust Blog post
Avon Shampoo
Tattoo by Tom Bates
Dr Martens comparison vid

Codes (See all on the right side my blog)
"leannelimwalker" 20% off Motel
"LEANNE20" 20% off Idle Hands
"thanksleanne15" 15% off Punky Pins

I'm wearing:
Lipstick / Barry M "160"
Dress / Very.co.uk
Necklace / Vivienne Westwood
Rings / The Bohemian Co & Wanderlust
Bracelet / Wanderlust

Items:

White jumper c/o Soinfashion
Name necklace c/o Punky Pins
Necklace c/o Wanderlust
Ring c/o Wanderlust
Bracelet c/o Wanderlust
Pentagram necklace c/o Rock N Rose
Daisy crop / Urban Outfitters
Daisy all over top / Urban Outfitters
Lace inset top / Urban Outfitters
Moon ring c/o Idle Hands
Moon face Necklace c/o Idle Hands
Butterfly Necklace c/o Idle Hands
Tee c/o P&Co
Lee stafford Aragon oil range, hair products
Lee Stafford electronics
Tank I'm giving away can be purchased here
Skirt c/o Motel Rocks
Dress c/o Motel Rocks
Croptop c/o Motel Rocks
Skirt c/o Motel Rocks
Croptop and skirt pack
Dream Cream / Lush
Lip Scrub / Lush

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Nicole X Missguided

 
Missguided have collaborated with the beautiful Nicole Scherzinger for an exiting new collection! You all must have heard about it by now, it's all over social media and you can see why!

The collection ranges from £15-£50 with a play of textures like faux leather and fishnet. The colour palette is monochrome and cobalt. Perfectly minimal and very wearable.

These are the pieces I've picked out:

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Right


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Right:

Received the black crop top with faux leather leggings so far, I just had to get that outfit as she looks incredible in the lookbook!
The crop top fits like a dream! How ever I got my size in the leggings and they were tooooooo big. I got them in a size smaller and they fit better, but ideally I would size down once more to get them to be skin tight like they are on Nicole.

Have you seen Nicole X Missguided's collection yet? Which is your favourite item?

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This is a love song + Giveaway!

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Halter c/o / This is a love song
Jacket / Topshop
Skirt c/o / Motel Rocks
Jeffrey Campbells c/o / Loveclothing
Ring c/o / Wanderlust
Bracelet c/o / The Bohemian Co

This is a love song is a brand I stumbled across on Instagram, and oh my oh my I was in love! I was lucky enough to get to view their new SS14 collection before it was release and picked an item I wanted to style up. I instantly fell in love with this amazing sequin halter neck. I've been lusting after a halter neck for so so long. How friggin amazing is it!

This is a love song is set to hit stores in the UK this month!

Fancy winning a tank top by them? Size UK8.
Enter using the widget below.
Comp starts 17th March 12:00AM - 24 March 12:00AM
Open Worldwide.



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My Company Magazine Photoshoot!

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Photographer - Paul Whitfield
Stylist - Sarah Barlow
Mua - Sophie Higgingson

January 24th was the day I had a photoshoot for Company Magazine! I was one of their bloggers used for their Street Girl feature, and this was the East London special.

I was so excited for the shoot, I was intrigued with how I would be styled and excited to get my makeup done and be photographed for a magazine! The MUA actually like my eye makeup so kept that and then re-did the rest. Quite a compliment for a makeup artist to say they liked how I did my makeup.

I also got to hang around with Amy who kindly filmed some footage of me being photographed which you can watch in my vlog above.

I almost peed my pants when told we made it onto the cover! I'm so happy with my double page spread inside. It's so surreal and it was such an enjoyable experience. And Company also featured my vlog on their website!

Thank you to everyone who's tweeted and mentioned me on instagram saying they've read my feature, it all means a lot. I'd not be doing these exciting things with out you guys after all <3

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Idle Hands Jewellery

 Jewellery c/o Idle Hands

That necklace! The most beautiful taxidermy butterfly, it's just so perfect! The first thing I fell in love with from Idle Hands

I then spotted the hand carved ox bone ring and was thrilled to see there was a matching necklace too! If you like those there's also earrings to complete the set.

There's something so timeless about these pieces, they are quite different to my recent jewellery items which makes me love them even more <3

For 20% off Idle Hands (this code doesn't expire) use "LEANNE20" at the check out.

Which item is your favourite?

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Cage City Meets Photoshoot!


At the start of the week I ventured down to London for a shoot with Cage city!
I styled these 6 outfits myself and had a fun mini shoots in their studio, see my interview on their website here.

I've been following these guys for a while now, I love seeing their shoots with other bloggers, seeing how everyone comes in and styles things in their own way. The stock is amazing! SO MANY amazing Mink Pink and Evil Twin times, I was in love!

Cage City is perfect as they are on trend but different, also stocking an amazing range of independent designer pieces. 

All items worn (apart from the jewellery and shoes) are stocked at Cage City, which item or outfit is your favourite?

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My Makeup Story Tag


It's time for another tag video!

I was tagged by Scared Toast to do this tag

Posts & vids mentioned in the video:
Outfit post I did with this look
Wanderlust jewellery post
TMI Tag
LFW blog

What I'm wearing:
Dress / Poppy Lux
Top Necklace, ring & Large bracelet / Wanderlust Jewellery
Small bracelet / The Bohemian Co
Lower Necklace / Idle Hands Jewellery
Lipstick / Limecrime "Poisonberry

Tag Questions:
1. When did you first start getting into make up?
2. What was the first make up you bought?
3. What is the newest/oldest items in your collection? (SO annoyed I didn't see the typo in this video until it was too late!)
4. Who is your celebrity make up idol?
5. Who is your favourite YouTube guru?
6. What is a look/trend that you wish you could pull off?
7. Any make up disasters?
8. What's your favourite make up brand?
9. What is your favourite make up tip/trick that you wish you knew sooner?
10. Which 5 products could you not live without?

My 5 products from question 10:

I tag:

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