AUTUMN ONLINE SHOPPING UNBOXING | Lydia Elise Millen

[@megs2015]

Just wanted to say, if you’re grateful for something “superficial” one day like your hair, that’s ok! It’s ok to look at your life and be like, wow, I really love my relationships with my family, and fresh coffee, and the shade of pink that’s on my nails. Seeing good in the little things and seeing good in the big things aren’t mutually exclusive, and are all part of a happier whole. 💕

[@groundingmycrown8291]

❤️

[@zqingng1123]

👏👏 Totally agree

[@soph100796]

Amen 🤗

[@shareenkern3944]

💕

[@SammySweetsxoxo]

Said it so perfectly! completely feel the same!

[@barbaramathers9538]

I've watched your videos for many years now and loved them all but what got my attention today as I am working and listening to your video is when you said you have Monday team meetings and your staff can ask you what they want and then to leave you alone rest of the week. I can't imagine telling my people that. 🤷‍♀️

[@sineadosullivan7597]

I love the vlogs but I have to admit I was a bit horrified when she said that

[@cheyennebeckers1699]

My team asks me about 50 questions a day. Just part of the job 😄

[@fatlabradorlover7740]

@@sineadosullivan7597 9

[@adinadade8167]

Depends on the workflow 🤷‍♀️ Not the nicest way to say it but when you’ve got people that understand how you work best and it still coincides with the overall workflow then it’s really no biggie.

[@eluby]

I still remember the unboxings in your old home, in that tiny office, Lydia 😊, when you used to read postcards from your subscribers. ♥️

[@ladyjane6741]

So glad you loved my twine jar and mini clip board Lydia, I had such fun making them, it’s such a passion of mine and I am ever grateful that you opened them on your channel. I was literally sobbing, trying to call the other half to come watch but couldn’t speak ha ha xx Lots of love Laura aka @mieimuri xx

[@naadiabe2927]

Lydia , it seemed deliberately didn't mention your Insta handle as she read the real content off your letter , and opportunity to advertise yourself to 900 000 people . So you shamelessly added it as a plug on this comment! 😁😂

[@ladyjane6741]

Or she asks for the insta handle of the person who sent the garden gifts in the info above (feel free to check) and so im letting her know in the comments 👌🏼

[@ladyjane6741]

...plus she did mention my insta handle, in the video, when she read the card 😀

[@linenlavenderlife]

Maybe too old for all of you to know...but I immediately thought "Twine (time) in a Bottle" : If I could save twine in a bottle, the first thing that I'd want to do... :)

[@TheFifthWorld22]

@@ladyjane6741 blessings!

[@twishamohin]

I love how Lydia starts her vlog with "good morning" every single time. It's been four years since I have been following her and it's still the same. The same energy, the same positive vibe oh my god this woman is absolutely one of the best vloggers out there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gabriellalibraa]

😂

[@TheAdyinaa]

I just started to watch the video and I had to pause to say something: to be honest I don’t find superficial to be thankful for your hair.. I am thankful for mine as well!! That it’s healthy and it looks the way that I like it. There are loads of people who struggle with alopecia (hair loss) or damaged hair...or they are in the position where they have to cut it all for some reason even if they don’t want to.. So yes, in a deeper level, I don’t find it superficial at all. Yes I know is not the first world problem, but for many people, I included, is a big part of their life and they somehow indentify through it. 🤗 Now I’m gonna keep watching the video 😬

[@ewelina7605]

Such wise words, " in order to do great things, you can't be perfect" . Thank you Lydia.

[@ewelina7605]

@@Hannah-pk6iq it's my opinion about this particular quote, which I put in brackets, not about gratitude.

[@ewelina7605]

@@Hannah-pk6iq why?

[@rosalindmason9242]

I no longer watch reels on instagram. At first I thought they were cute but now I think they are too gimicky and silly. I generally scroll on to more editorial looking still shots or cinematic video content. I hope the craze will die down soon!

[@silindilezondi]

@Millen check out Tamara's reels. I enjoy them

[@acamberwell74]

I honestly agree, however some luxury brands are using them to basically do normal stories/editorial content which is good thankfully, but on the whole yes they’re just so cringeworthy.

[@claireboxer6027]

I totally agree I am so bored with IG - it just seems like everyone is screaming at you for attention these days and that feels exhausting

[@soniam2633]

Have you had your lip and cheeks done?

[@lorraineberube7819]

i wanted to ask the same questions.. it seems so différents

[@kenyaettahboss4240]

I did notice as well looks very different....

[@katihiovain1020]

Just a friendly suggestion to have a good look at the La Mer ingredience list. It's made of total crap! Mineral oil, PEG 100 etc. This is coming from a professional beauty therapist. You have so many other great skincare products to choose from. Please don't use La Mer if you already have acne prone skin. Or any skin to be honest :)

[@victoriaholden7774]

Thanks for this!

[@lucyc3696]

I'd love to know of any brands you recommend x

[@acamberwell74]

Professional beauty therapist working for which company? Do you specialise in skincare, and if so how long for?

[@katihiovain1020]

@@lucyc3696 Hi! I'm afraid I cant give you a specific recommendation without having seen or analysed your skin. There are hundreds of great brands out there that don't use toxic chemicals in their products.

[@e735star]

For anyone who's on a budget, the nivia cream is almost chemically identical to the la mer cream.

[@dsmith9796]

Thanks!!

[@ClaudiaFox1990]

😲 really?!

[@Leanne1000]

Thank you

[@farrahqureshi9357]

Agree! When I apply nivea, it is like im putting a luxury cream on my face.love it!

[@DrenchedInPink013]

When she said $300 my mouth dropped lol

[@TheConfidentWoman]

Such a valid point “we need to be prepared for the backlash even if we’re right” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TransylvaniaGirl]

♥️

[@debdubois3636]

How sad is it that this is even a thing. 🙁

[@sloanp390]

You have trouble finding things to be grateful for?? Look at your life.

[@oe7697]

Exactly same thought! I couldn’t believe my ears what she said! Grateful for ... didn’t have a clue what to be grateful for ...! Really and what about all the things in life she has got!!

[@laurellynn8496]

Ditto

[@k.matthews1158]

Are you surprised ?

[@emilygrover323]

This has probably been one of my most favourite vlogs you’ve done in a while - seemed so chilled and wholesome and just such a great feel good video! Thanks for being you😍

[@Floraldaiisy]

I am honestly so grateful for your videos! I’ve been watching you for so many years and no matter how much life has changed the only thing that’s stayed the same is watching you! Your content is such a great distraction from everything that’s going on and a great mood booster! Thank you Lydia for always being there🥰x

[@SamFun8]

This is the first time I comment on any of your videos Lydia. Can I just say how grateful I am to have discovered you on KZbin a few weeks ago. I am grateful that I get to begin some of my mornings watching your videos and hearing you say 'good morning'! It's stupid but I really appreciate it, especially that I don't get to hear it from anyone atm! I'm also grateful that you opened my eyes to so many things about my own life: how nothing will change if I don't take action, how to look at the positive side of things, importance of surrounding myself with the right people. Anyways, you sparked a gratitude feeling in me this morning too, and I thank you very much for it!! Samia

[@tiffanymichelle3130]

Don’t you just love it when rich people get sent free products? So much so that she even admits she never gets a “chance” to buy them lol! Yes, I’m jealous, no need to comment saying so 😆

[@laurellynn8496]

Yup fresh coffee and perfect shade of pink on my nails with great hair

[@lovgoddess]

You are an amazing entrepreneur. Would love to hear more on how you run your business. Like what have you learned all these years and what advice you would give a newcomer.

[@jenniferharris7633]

Serious Question: when you purge your closet and put items up for sale, are any of those items gifted to you from brands/retailers? In other words, do you receive free clothing, wear it a few times, then sell and make a profit from those free items?

[@hris9214]

Im sure she did but it's not an issue to me, because those clothes are hers in the end, gifted or not 🥰 a lot of bloggers do this

[@paulinarocabado488]

What does change for you if she do that or not? Just wondering...

[@johnburton2874]

@@paulinarocabado488 Actually Lydia with the money you have,please can you get your nose fixed,it looks like its getting bigger,and your top lip is weird,,,,,

Look on her Depop, she does and marks them as new.

[@alessiaspiniello2926]

@@johnburton2874 do you actually believe this is a necessary comment? why do you want to bring people down? be nice!!!!

[@CiselCarda]

' I get tired writing with my hand' this is what technology brought us to.

[@edithtierce8209]

That’s how my dad’s family ran their dairy! 🤣 Don’t even get me started about how they spoiled all the little baby animals even further☺️ 😅 so I’d say that’s a great farmer not a bad farmer! ❤️

[@AnastasiaFINDS]

it makes me miss England a lot, listening to the rain sounds. We moved to Abu Dhabi from London 5 years ago

[@queenieman3658]

I’m a dermatology nurse. Anyone with dry skin should try Eucerin 10% urea moisturising lotion. Less ingredients, the better for your skin. Also try using emollients in the shower so that there a layer of oil to protect your skin form hard water.

[@shcok8841]

Do you ever think of the Environment? What would be the World like if everyone would order that much

[@louisemiller7584]

True...

[@acamberwell74]

I mean think of it this way. If she shows people a set of pieces, they get a chance to see them in a more realistic and helpful light if they don’t want to go to a store, and therefore helping them make more thoughtful choices when buying and ordering things that they actually want? And then that conscious mass buying (from her audience of many thousands) will have a much larger environmental impact?

[@ladyYeniel]

She won't even actually wear it, she wears net a porter. She just promotes fast fashion for money. I don't believe for second she will wear that ruffling polyester tunic or any other H&M item, she is always so particular about materials and everything.

[@mann7298]

@@acamberwell74 no one should promote fast fashion brands anymore tbh

[@michellegao2278]

Obviously she's not thinking of that

[@aycheys3518]

Hi Lyd, Your stitch will be because of your posture when running. Be careful to open your chest and not bend forward at the waist, then your diaphragm will be able to pull air down fully and you won’t get lactic acid build up 😘

[@Heatherjo951]

Currently in bed waiting out the night in the hopes that we do not have to evacuate as there is a 4000 acre brush fire about 10-12 miles away from our home. Ah the joys of living in Southern California. Since we are talking about gratitude I’d like to say I’m grateful for your new upload to help alleviate my anxiety and worry. We can be grateful for the superficial things, because so often it is the superficial things that get us through a difficult situation or time in our lives. A good hair day, nice manicure, eyeliner just right...small things, yes..but the joy they can bring is wonderful and I too am grateful for them...

[@terihillgartner5702]

I put protectors on my red bottoms. It's a clear sticker you put on them to keep them nice.

[@thehouseofpie]

You are the reason I look forward to Mondays! Love you, Lydia ❤️

[@lydiamillen]

You are the best xx

[@nikkir9455]

Lydia not knowing what “dragging” is, is honestly such a pure thing

[@lisamartin4317]

Have you had warmer red tones added to your hair since last weeks vlog looks like you've had red baby lights around the front ?also maybe size up in the blazers they both look too small on the arms bust and waist.

[@nadiajenkins4684]

Cultivating gratitude and yoga have hugely improved my life, grateful for meaningful things but sometimes small things like a nice meal I had that day :)

[@KajtekTheOne]

" To do great, you can't be perfect." I like this line so much... and it's so true if you look at some of the greatest in the history... Sounds reassuring 😍

[@AliceLucyBradley]

Freshly made coffee in hand and my comfies on ☕🍂 I am so ready for this video✨ xx

[@lydiamillen]

WONDERFUL x

[@anniejackandtomandsteve6430]

Nothing wrong with being grateful for your hair! You have great hair! I wish I’d been more grateful (and treated nicer) my hair when I was younger!!

[@MissRnB20]

Oh I love a good fashion video. Must say I appreciate your consistency with uploading videos. Always look forward to them. Love that your into self-development and share podcast and journaling ideas x

[@brittanyreed2108]

Blue does not tone red. Blue tones orange. Green tones red. Matrix makes a toning mask - I'd ONLY recommend putting it on those red bits- don't let it get on the rest of your hair. (professional here). As for your journaling and finding things to be grateful for - It doesn't appear (from our prospective) that you're lacking in that area for things to be grateful for - especially in 2020

[@mishawnstyles3556]

Wow...”our perspective.” What the heck is the issue here?

[@Nikki-nt4pt]

Coming across a bit mean - wow. I recommend to try being kind for a moment. Also I do not believe that you can speak for all the viewers of this video. Mrs. Millen is giving gratitude for the blessings that she has received and there is nothing wrong about that.

[@misstrcarter]

I tend to get really dry skin when the weather starts to get colder and found exfoliating my entire body and sleeping with a humidifier helps.

[@caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303]

Those brown Louboutin boots are utterly stunning!!!

[@verenawalz4787]

loving your make up at the moment... eyeliner suits you so much

[@oe7697]

Did you have your upper lip done? 😊

[@jseth1082]

And her cheek bones look bigger 👀

[@danadpt2012]

She looks the same!!! She doesn’t do filler you know this.

[@oe7697]

@@danadpt2012 that’s what she tells us but look at her upper lip. It looks different.

[@daniellejoseph9531]

I think it’s the Invisalign tray for the upper part of her mouth. Those can make your upper lip from your nose down to the actual lip protrude!

@@danadpt2012 She's shown in videos that she injects her nose. I do agree about the upper lip.

[@kelliemasterson4826]

I ADORE these boots 😍😍😍😍 ALSO, love when you use the absolute tunes from your old vlogs!

[@sarahoram2773]

Favourite wine is Oyster Bay Sauvignon blanc - you have to try if you haven’t already 💙

[@zestrus11]

Courage is the rarest quality of all. I admire your courage.

[@joannetwaddle4662]

For what you spent on the jackets they need to be a more perfect fit and no loose button!

[@marield7441]

So that stitch in your side happens because you need to breathe properly I learned that in high school

[@TheFifthWorld22]

Also we are all healing and undergoing an electomagnetic shift to heal the body and mind! Much love 🌬🤗

[@cristinaiswatching]

Yes, it's the heavy liver jumping on an untrained diaphragm. Breathing correctly helps it move as it should, as well as gradually building up the diaphragm's strength. Breathing truly is magic overall.

[@jenniferdelaros1921]

You were so funny in this video Lydia. I really enjoyed it.

[@ajgarcia8058]

The divided ruffle dress is so cute. BOTH The green dresses ☝️ however are a plop for me. The chiffon dress was somehow saved by your lovely belt . Ha ha ha

[@Gradycat9]

Yes, the official COVID remedy: -a dose of Lydia -a hot beverage in a huge mug -nibbles to nosh on -say "autumnal" whenever you can I am grateful for you, Sunshine-y Beautiful Lady!! Have a fantastic day, and an even better week, my fellow "Millen"ials :)

[@lydiamillen]

Sounds DREAMY x

[@anitapandya1155]

Hula hoops as the nibbles..! 💞

[@Gradycat9]

@@anitapandya1155 Oh YES!

[@theresas8163]

Beautiful purchases but I feel you need to go up a size in the Holland Cooper blazers.

[@Cinnamongurl12345]

Try a bottle of chateauneuf-du-pape red wine. Gorgeous red wines 😋

[@ElePranaityte]

Overpriced and overstated.

[@losthotairballoon]

As you were talking about the soil coming to level out the beds, I for some reason immediately pictured a "reel" with the Level Up song and the text being changed to "all this veg so yummy" with cuts to your courgettes and carrots hahaha... I amused myself with this and thought I'd share. Loved the video as a whole, you make Mondays more bearable!

[@1x56]

Your mind is amazing 😂

[@jenwray7543]

Can you put a link for Melissa’s channel? I would like to check her out but not sure which Melissa you were referring to.

[@Gigiskin]

My life's dilemma in a nutshell, choosing to "be yourself" and thinking you're prepared for the "drag" (I'm not though really because how can you not be affected by it) until later when you hear "you were right" by many and then feel validated but until then you are so pained throughout vs...not "just being you". I don't know, I struggle with this all the time. ALL the time.

[@LP-en9eo]

That ByTerry packaging was so odd and wasteful.

[@ajgarcia8058]

Yes I love that view. Your chandelier looks so lux

[@LisaLisaD1]

Hey Lydia!! Loved the boots and the hats~thanks for sharing with us! ❤️ Lisa

[@jacque3737]

Oh.... my.... god!!!! My idol watches my other idol..... I’m so happy!!!! My family call you two “ my Lydia” and “my Lisa” ❤️

[@LisaLisaD1]

@@jacque3737 🥰😘

[@kathrynobrien4052]

If you get a stich, whistle without making the noise, it gets rid of it :)

[@bethharris1724]

Hey Lydia I’d love to know how your keeping up running now the clocks have gone back? Eg how do you change your routine so your not running in the dark, also any recommendations of winter running gear would be a dream!

[@bwokbwokwaffle]

Those boots...I wish I knew how to make that look cute on myself! Gawd both boots are amazing.

[@stefanieholzmann6242]

Hi Lydia, I'm from Austria and I just wanted to let you know, that we really have great wines too 😊 My absolute favorite kind of wine is the Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. It's very sweet and fruity. Love from Vienna ❤️

[@dorienvullers1814]

All these music fragments took me waaaaaay back. Yay!!! 🙏🏻💛

[@IlycsinZsuzsi]

me too, it as like a time machine for the old days...

[@OWB-ml2ux]

Those Holland Cooper blazers/jackets are beautiful, but you can do better in terms of fit - too expensive if they're not perfect. xx

[@gaiac1979]

She gets them for free

[@katycarrick4228]

Totally agree for that amount you want them perfect and I am sure they will irk you in time. X

[@lushaneabrahams6028]

Loved the slippers, flowers and wowzer those choc boots!!! My favourite wine is Haute Cabrierre Chardonnay Pivot Noir from South Africa

[@MoniqueARuiz]

This is probably a silly question, but with the elastic waist bands you make, do you hand stitch them together, or do you have sewing skills we don’t know about 😉, or is there another trick you can share? I need to try, but I definitely have no skills in that department, so tips would be appreciated! 🧵 Glad to see you look so happy and smiley again

[@alexchica7331]

Yes! I'd love to know more please

[@anniejackandtomandsteve6430]

If Carries friend is “boyfriend” 2 videos in a row it must be very serious !!!💕😍💕😘

[@locomotived1006]

Could you share the handle of the woman who gifted you the garden things? Just adorable!

[@ladyjane6741]

I’m so glad you liked them, it was me @mieimuri xx

[@FairyEyns]

That pain that you feel randomly when you run is caused by bad breathing, I know that because I get them too! You should start checking on your respiration during run. Taking really deep breath when you feel pain can reduce it, or stretching also can help

[@tammicummings899]

Hi Lydia- You are right, Boodles is a family firm, started and still based in Liverpool ( and everywhere else now!), some of the family still live near me on the Wirral

[@lillikhatibi]

I know you said you can’t eat before running, but those stitch’s usually happen because of low potassium. If possible, try having a banana, or half a banana before you run! Really really helps with that.

[@hannahbushmich4972]

Love the long video Lydia. Perfect for long Minnesota (Minnesnowta) winter drives to work. It has been snowing here for the past couple of days off and on. So, the long videos make the drive go by faster.

[@themakersjournal]

Favourite wine ever is Green Door Verano SBS! It's from the Ferguson Valley in Western Australia. No idea if they ship internationally or not but it is the best SBS I've ever had!

[@HealthyEmmie]

Love this video girlie! You look beautiful as always 💋💋

[@themedsurgstylista6542]

LOVED the boots! I would definitely keep both! So classic and timeless! 😘😍 Love your style Lydia!!!

[@annettebeauregard97]

Greatful for letting god wake you up? Maybe???

[@mann7298]

if youre not religious its not really a good point, so maybe not

[@annettebeauregard97]

@@mann7298 did u read the "maybe" word? wasn't trying to give points out

[@mann7298]

@@annettebeauregard97 thats why i said maybe not

[@Gigiskin]

What a great idea on the Pesto frozen cubes, I must do this next time I make pesto sauce.

[@elizabethbenjamin8608]

Just finished watching, it was so relaxing and sad it was actually ended. LOL, loved the content.

[@sarahbethbrought8167]

Perfect timing! Just sat down with some coffee :)

[@lydiamillen]

Sounds like perfection xx

[@sanyadsilva5581]

Me too!

[@alisonwoodhouse7102]

If I had paid £500 for a blazer I wouldn’t expect the button to be loose. That’s really bad ! Beautiful blazers though xx 😘

[@rajjie100]

I worked with high end designer clothing doing window displays and trust me we would have fraying , loose buttons that would fall off, its appalling!

[@lilcoco3483]

Your hair looks so beautiful these days 😍

[@bahebaze]

Thanks for being honest about how hard journaling is!! I am trying to do it and it is very difficult especially that I am forcing myself to have positive thoughts but I am struggling! Please update us if it gets easier 😊

[@marajaidhauser3080]

"Ali says good-morning to all of the sheep" thats so cuteeee

[@hannahwood5537]

Lydia my love enjoyed this very normal day in the life vlog lol you're little puss cat made me tear up we lost our Charlie boy last Thursday night to a heart attack broke my heart. Hoping one day we will get another Charlie boy. Much love from you're Norfolk veiwer xx

[@bethanygriffin9213]

Always look forward to mondays and thursdays for your blogs now!! I am not a hairdresser just a tip that I have been using!! Definitely ask your hairdresser about the redken shades EQ and which colour you could use, they are a toner and theyve just started selling on Sally's beauty whereas before it was just a stylist product and I use the ashy tones on my brassy bits and it's amazing!! I've been using to tone my super brassy hair inbetween appointments

[@sonkoster9585]

🥳 Btw: a minimising bra would fix the problem with the dress which is a bit tight. 😊

[@PernilleScharbau]

Really loving the longer hair - you are more beautiful than ever

[@judithlawrence4186]

I have really dry skin in the cold weather. My dermatologist recommended Cera Ve cream. I was skeptical since I had been using all kinds of creams and oils. After a few days, miraculous. It comes in a big tub and can be found in the drug store.

[@Ali-yu7zi]

For some reason your H&M is far nicer than the Australian one , ours is just cheap

[@AnUrbanGypsy]

Like when they brought Top Shop here to Australia then proceeded to fill it with all the dog ends that they couldn’t sell in the UK and in the wrong season! No wonder they didn’t last.

[@mcgrealduffy3561]

Will you be doing Christmas at the Millen home?

[@cleophea777]

gratefullness struggles?? poor thing poor thing

[@Posh369]

Unreal hey 🙄 x

[@emilyfield4231]

Tread softly pinot noir and pinot gris is amazing!

[@susansargeant7433]

One of my favourite wines is Lagioiosa, it's a sparkling rose. Delicious xx

[@designlovechic]

45+ minute videos from you are a few of my favorite things! Especially on Mondays!! Also... when you are posting the follow up video from Ali’s fall outfit selection? Could it be a bonus video this week??

[@nissrine-4282]

I loveed the sound of the rain on the background

[@constantinadedes8088]

You may want to try the Aveeno Eczema Therapy Balm (available at Boots) for your dry skin.

[@xxxlorrettaxxx]

I have the Aveeno Dermalex (not sure if thats the one you're referring to) and its amazing for clearing eczema

[@fionacameron3626]

19 Crimes from the coop is my favourite wine - it’s absolutely delish, I look forward to it every Friday 😂

[@Laetitiabr92]

Love the chandelier 😍😍 I love your videos and your Instagram 👏🏻 such an inspiration 🙏🏻

[@emileumaraite8244]

Lydia posts a new video and I'm here after first 4 sec! Best evening, Love it!

[@lydiamillen]

hahaha INCREDIBLE x

[@sarahgill1248]

I’m no wine expert or snob but boy do I drink it?!! I love a Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc, not expensive and so smooth . I reckon you’d love it.

[@lisacolborne]

OMG the boots and those jackets! Love it all!

[@stephaniecameron1270]

Hi Lydia. I've been following you for about 3 years and have never commented. But the guv'nor red wine from majestic is wonderful. Wishing you a happy, calm and positive day xx