WHERE I’VE BEEN | Lydia Elise Millen 

Lydia will always have controversy. She started her Channel extremely relatable. Now she's in a different place in which we are thrilled she's doing well. I think when it comes to her supporters which I've seen to be very diverse. Lydia tends to ride the fence of out of touch. But we need to remember this is Lydia's reality now... 🤣 It doesn't have to be everyone's lifestyle. I don't agree with everything but I enjoy the work and asthetic she puts into her videos. Lydia and Ali deserve their success. They've worked for it.

The side part + extra hair texture is REALLY working for you 🔥 verrrry flattering

Why are you advertising By Terry balms when you just brought out your own Code 8 balm?

I dont think I've ever left a comment on your channel before lydia but today I felt like there need to be some POSITIVE LOVE and energy ♥️♥️♥️ Your videos are so much fun to watch and I love how they inspire me to work hard and dream big. Ignore the negativity and instead focus on the comments like these because there are hundreds of thousands of women from all around the world inspired by your videos 🥰🥰🥰

The way you style your hair now is absolutely gorgeous. It’s so rich and voluminous. In my opinion this is the best hairstyle you had in years. You always look amazing but this hairstyle is amazing ❤️❤️❤️

I don’t know what the front of your house looks like but I LOVE a beautiful tree placed in the center of the driveway to create a sort of roundabout circle around it . Super elegant !

Oh, oh! I can help you with the magnolia tree (from the Southern US)! If it's one of the large varieties, the roots will branch out VERY far....and if you plant it too close to the brick wall, the roots could, eventually, damage it. Also, bear in mind that absolutely NO GRASS will grow beneath it, once it starts growing - just something to think about. I absolutely ADORE them, the flowers smell AMAZING, but they're best suited to the edge of the property, away from any buildings or structures, to avoid damage to those things.

The Leo and Lin dresses are STUNNING! I love that your promotions with Jimmy Choo continue, those shoes are amazing and that bag is just adorable!

Also your hair is the best I’ve seen it. The volume is everything !

Clarkson's Farm is absolutely brilliant! Outstanding, start to finish. I've never thought I'd find farming so interesting but I enjoyed every minute of it. Heartwarming, educational and entertaining.

Your hair looks fabulous when you don't straighten it first. GORGEOUS!

Im so pleased you are feeding raw food! You have extended his life by years! Well done

The man in the portrait… * please excuse my awful grammar, RU-vid comments aren’t really conducive to this kind of writing. Edward Thrompton was a quiet man. He spoke little, walked softly and smiled only at children. People in the village weren’t afraid of him, despite his rather dower appearance, in fact they treated him as a kind of unofficial mascot. They named business after him, sold characters of him at the summer fair, and even named the town center “Thrompton Square”. No one knew how long he’d lived in the village, you see, he’d simply been there when families began to returned after the first great war. He’d remained over the years, shuffling softly too and from his daily errands, sitting quietly in the old leather chair reserved for him at the local pub; and smiling, shyly, only at the small children who occasionally presented him with a flower or shiny rock from their mother garden. When Edward died, the whole town down to the last child attended his funeral, and when it was over they returned to the town, and to the pub, where they raised a glass to Edward. It had been a solemn affair, heavy with an unspoken grief, until that first glass was raised when the grocer said “He was a good man, Edward. He looked in on my son when he was in hospital after the war, sat there with him every day reading a book about bee keeping. A good man he was.” The towns people remembered the grocers son, he’d gone to war and learned to fly, but had been burned badly and sent home shortly before the war had finally ended. No one had known that Edward had sat with the young man in hospital, but one by one the townspeople began to share their own stories about Edward. How he’d brought groceries to a family when they’d fallen ill, delivered hand made Christmas presents to the children in the orphanage, and dropped off small jars of honey on the doorsteps of families who had just welcomed children or lost loved ones. Soon everyone had related a story about Edward Thrompton. Inspired the pub owners son decided he would paint the mans portrait and hang it above the old leather chair by the fireplace. There the painting hung for over fifty years as it and the pub passed from father to son, and was finally sold on to a new family who in turn sold the portrait. Time had moved forward and there were few people left who remembered the old man, until a young woman found the portrait in a dusty thrift shop corner and remembered her father’s stories about old man Edward Thrompton. She hung the portrait in her gallery and waited for right person to come and bring him home with them. The kind of person who would love a kind old man who spoke little, walked softly and smiled only at children.

YOUR HAIR!! Its never looked better. The volume really suits you.

Maybe you could plant the little oak tree in your future cottage's garden? I think these trees can survive in planters just fine and then you could re-plant them when you buy your dream cottage and grow a full oak tree there throughout the years.

these comments are not it. she’s a kind person who has worked hard for everything she has. perhaps everyone needs a reminder of that but she doesn’t need to justify herself either. i personally find lydia as a great example of who you can be if you strive for the things you want.

The Painting.... His name is Reginald 'Reg' Winstead. He started out life as a child in the factories around Glasgow, and never got a chance to go to school. When he was 15, he was in the factory, and he fell and injured his back. Which is why he is stooped in this painting...by the way. While he was recovering, his kind, elderly neighbor began to teach him to read. Reg was a voracious reader, and soon, he won a place at a local university...! There, he studies Engineering and eventually develops and creates the equipment to replace the outdated equipment that caused his back injury. He made a fortune in the factory business and eventually retired to focus on encouraging Education in all people. He lived a long life, his third marriage was his longest, and his daughter took over his business in the late 20th century. She also nursed him in his final Earthly days, as their bond was powerful... He passed peacefully and his legacy lives on today in annually funded scholarships for early education. OK, so that's the story on the Man in the Painting...😊😊😊👍👍

I agree the Magnolia tree in the corner with a bench- yes they are so messy and grow so fast- but so pretty and the leaves are wonderful for making door wreaths and for branch cutting for inside decore- enjoy!!

You look positively stunning!!! The man below the stairs is Cecil Edgecomb. He smoked a pipe, always smelled of fresh tobacco & peppermints, & could summon sheep with a wiggle of his whiskers. He always had a walking stick, took a dram of sherry every evening in his favorite armchair & was quite good at whittling, crosswords, & nautical trivia. 💋✌🏼♥️

Carry on doing you and making yourself proud, ignore the negativity and vulgar comments they are just unnecessary. I can’t get my head around why people spend time writing them if you have nothing nice to say, then nothing should be said. People need to remember to #bekind . Continue to thrive and grow but also ignore negative vibes because they produce negative thoughts, positivity shines ✨ through so so much more brighter.

your hair looks absolutely stunning!

I will never understand the need to just be cruel. If you don't like her videos, don't watch them. Like why put yourself through the torment, unless your goal is to just be hateful just to be hateful? I personally think they're awesome, and WHO CARES what she spends her money on? IT IS HER MONEY!! What YOU decide to do with YOUR money is YOUR business. And I am here for it :) also, you look absolutely incredible, hair looks great!

Place the magnolia near the woodland - so you can brush or blow the leaves into the woodland and forget about it. Note that they shed their leaves year round - especially in spring. AND the flowers smell magical

His name is Frank and he's an equestrian trainer... He prefers coffee-- black of course. He's a confirmed bachelor BUT theirs a lovely lady named Norah in his village that has been coming to see his prize Arabian horse and he does think she's rather fantastic ❤️ who knows where the story will end✨

Being from the southern region of the USA we plant magnolia in a prominent place because of their ornamental shape and distinct flowers (quite showy). Perhaps mid garden wall appropriately (spaced away from the wall). It would be spectacular and you could float flowering clippings in a crystal bowl?

For the picture in the hallway. His name is Winston. He was the original owner of the land your home was built on. He and his wife who was also named Lydia, had a dream to build a great community with like minded people. Lol idk what else to write.

God the hairdresser must have been nervous, if Lydia wasn’t happy, it could end badly.

This week, I've been checking out your channel couple of times a day . Just to see if you have uploaded a video and I just missed them. Glad to see you again Lydia ❤️. Love.

The unassuming man in the painting is none other than Dr. Thurston Howell, III. He was a very infamous double agent, recruited by Winston Churchill, back in WWI to spy on the French. He was initially recruited because of his unique language skills. He went on to lead a very elite group of agents during the Cold War before being captured and turned by the French. That portrait was the only photo of him known in existence. It's quite a coincidence that you found one of the few prints left. I heard he could make a mean chicken Marsala and had a penchant for a good gin Gimlet before dinner.

Love the hair!!! Yours so lucky that your natural volume makes your curls look like a super luxurious blowout

I am a German follower and I was super heartbroken when we lost against England. But I like you waaaaaaay too much to be offended by your happyness about your win. Let's just not talk about football anymore :D

Sorry Lyds but Ali was right about the doors, they are suicide doors, the ones that go up are gullwing x

Side part is the most flattering!👍🏻👍🏻❤️

Your hair looks incredible. So freaking beautiful.

The Olaplex shampoo and conditioner activated my Psoriasis all over again and even worse than I’ve ever had it. If you have that problem I would avoid it for sure. I will use the mask on my ends of my hair which need it the most and I make sure it does not touch my scalp and that seems to work without bothering it just fine!

I’m loving your hair big, beautiful and long Lydia! Looks so great, more natural and effortless. Though as someone with long, curly hair I know very well how much work hair like that takes to achieve 😅

Hair looks sooo much better without ironing it. Volume 💯

Lydia - I hope this isn't taken the wrong way, but I have read multiple articles and testimonies of people how have experienced hair loss and hair thinning from using Function of Beauty, I know you've been on a bit of a hair journey, but maybe something to consider!

Ali was correct about the suicide doors.

Back to 'old school' shooting at the palace..so beautiful! Love when you share your adventures and the gorgeous scenery! Those 2 dresses are so beautiful (I live in U.S., so seeing your country is a treat)!!🙂

Could you please do a hair tutorial?!? I’m loving your hair!😍😍😍

I love your hair and nails!! So beautiful 😍 That white dress was gorgeous! I agree with the tree placement...wonderful idea with the swing underneath as well!

You are back in your element! Congratulations on all of your collaborative engagements. I love your home blogs so please continue to share your home and gardening with us.

such exquisite footage of your afternoon tea at Blenheim Palace. Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones filmed a few lovely scenes there in the movie "Entrapment." The movie showcases the palace in all its exquisite glory at night.

That is a great idea for the magnolia tree. Magnolia trees have beautiful architecture so it would give that corner interest all year round.

Can you imagine the pearl shoes and purse with a wedding dress with pearls on it. Just beautiful.

I am super confused about this comment section. I personally enjoy these vlogs and wanted to show some solidarity. The negativity is so bizarre.

Love your thoughts about the magnolia. Oak trees are huge so you'll need to be careful about where that goes.

The man in the painting used to be a gardener to a grand country house. He won lots of prizes for his flowers at the annual fair and many people came from all over to see his prize roses. He was secretly in love with the lady of the manor but she only saw him as a staff member. He had his own private collection of roses in a secret garden and all of them were named after her, his only true love. When he died she discovered his garden and realised he’d always been in love with her and she commissioned his portrait so she could always see him and be reminded of his love for her. Once they had all died the manor house contents were sold in auction and the portrait disappeared until one day Lydia found it and saw it for the treasure it is. The End.

She has a great wardrobe and taste, this is an exception

I love you’re new hair!!!! Can you please do a hair tutorial on this look? 😁🥰

I get so excited when I receive a video notification from Lydia! I hope you are well :)

Your hair looks great! Thanks for sharing your energy with us! Also, love everyone’s description of your new art piece.

His name is walter in the picture. He is old english bloodline and worked for the import export via shipps in the old times around 17th century. ;)

I love curly hair, it suits you when you have volume, more natural

I've literally never seen you with a bad hair day. It always looks incredible

I think a Magnolia tree would be lovely in the corner, and as another commenter said planting the oak tree in a planter then planting it in your future cottage! Also, your hair is gorgeous with your new technique!!

13:11 LYDIA! omg, your hair looks absolutely stunning and I love those natural curls and your character more in this hair than the straightened hair. In all honesty, you look so much more beautiful wearing your own hair. Please dont feel the need to explain to people being sorry that you havent used the goddamn iron cause you dont need it! much love xxoxoxo ps. If you like to have thick hair, try having spinach with lunch! you will see the effect immediately. I usually have salmon with ready-made spinach boxes (from frozen department-much more quick) and it does wonders :)

He is … Henry ! A man who loved laughter , good friends and a glass of wine !!!😂what ever the name it’s a lovely choice for that spot 🌸👏🏻

I am SO into the pearl nail polish also, it's so fresh! And glamorous!

Congratulations on your new Lipstick Lydia!!!

The magnolia would be beautiful in that spot just find out about the roots as you don't want them growing and damaging your wall from underneath. Oak Trees get huge with time and also drop alot (acorns and lots of leaves in the fall). Again, I'd consider these types of things when deciding where to plant.😊 Loved the vlog...your hair looks beautiful.😊💕

That painting looks like a Sylvester, he reminds me of my grandad 😊

Your hair curled looks amazing on u, it really suits you. As of the Olaplex products would u plz if possible do a run through while using it so we can have a clearer idea of its use. Thx u

I really like your hair the new way. Looks fab!

The voluminous hair looks incredible

Your hair looks lovely Lydia, love the tussles, looks very natural.x 😊

I think the gentleman in the painting is called Alfred, he has a very kind face and he was a botanist (to tie in nicely with your love of gardening) xx

Hair looks on point. It is looking lovely with this new way of styling.

Yes. I love the fluffy contrast with the motorcycle boots. Great idea! Purchased the Elizabeth Arden Ceramide capsules for face and for eyes. Looove them! Couldn’t use your code on the US site, but that was ok. I’d love to see how you curl your hair with that iron. Beautiful curl! 🌻

I just love watching you!! Your so lovely and elegant and yet have such a wonderful sense of humor and are so down to earth.. thank you for sharing all the lovely moments with us!

Oh I love you Lydia, your style snd humour are great but I’m afraid Ali is right- Gull wing , butterfly and scissor doors go up but suicide doors open backwards. 😊

Blenheim Palace grounds look absolutely wonderful. You look like a glamorous Senorita in the second dress Lydia.

I miss the old Lydia where her wardrobe was more practical. Jeans, jumpers, tees….these floral dresses, skirts, shirts are not something i would put on for a grocery or mall run

Love the hair!! What a lovely video :)

Hi Lydia! I ADORE your refreshed hair color! He did a fabulous job. I use the whole Olaplex regimen and I use No. 0 and No. 3 together, sleep in it and wash out with my Olapex shampoo and then apply No. 8 for 10 minutes then rinse and then use my Olaplex conditioner and rinse. Then I follow with No. 6 and No. 7 after I am out of the shower. It works very well for my hair and it has a very similar texture and make of yours. Hope you enjoy! xx

He is known simply as 10 to his colleagues but his job is at Bletchley Hall where is the chief code breaker . He loves to garden in his spare time

The man on the Portrait looks like his name is Alfred. He is an artist and usually the one who paints portraits of other People. However, this is the only existing painting of him. Alfred lives in a small house outside of the City with his wife Louise who is a florist. She commissioned the painting for their wedding anniversary. Love your content Lydia, it always makes my day !💕

Enjoyed the vlog Lydia, bit of mix which is nice 🌹👏🏻

Alsoo love your hair out to one side, you look beautiful x

That made to order suit is gorgeous!

Lydia your hair 😱 it looks absolutely fabulous!💕

You’re my forever inspiration for my channel Lydia🥺🥰♥️

I noticed your hair looks so much more voluminous lately and love the look!!! 💗

your hair looks so gooooodddd!!! like it suits you! you should definitely keep this look!

I sometimes forget these vlogs are your job. Well job well done 👍 so enjoyable 🥰

Olaplex is the best hair care line I’ve ever used. I bought the whole set (minus 1 and 2) last week (because I’m relaxing my hair soon) and myyyyyy goodness! I have Afro textured hair and it made it so beautiful and soft.

Thank you for giving us a peak into what we can aspire to have - some will like some things more than others, but everyone's definition of happiness is different and I like to get inspired by yours ♡ Hugs from Seoul

Please do a tutorial on your new hair, it looks amazing xxx

12:59 your hair looks incredible! Feel no insecurity! Gorgeous

Your hair looks THE BEST it has ever looked here. (13:30 mins in)

This is such a materialistic, compulsive consumption channel that sometimes I get so guilty thinking about how I'm supporting this kind of lifestyle by watching. But truth is that I find watching this channel to be a fascinating exercise in rubber-necking. It's definitely a "going through the looking glass" kind of experience. And in an odd sort of way it reminds me to not buy things I don't actually need.

❤️ loving the hair styling! Lovely 🙌🏼

Your new artwork! Possibly Henry an old shoe cobbler who used to use the wood boot/ shoe inserts you bought.

I love love love they way you've done your hair in the beginning 14:23. It looks so bouncy and luscious, keep it up! it's giving young Brooke Sheilds. I also like like your new color balayage. it makes your eyes pop. ps. Ali was correct the doors of the Rolls Royce are called suicide doors. The door you were thinking are actually called butterfly doors.

His name is Walter Berry and he was a miner. He invented something amazing and made a fortune, became and entrepreneur and a philanthropist. He died a very happy man. 🥰

Your hair looks incredible I think the best I've ever seen on you. You always look fantastic.

Lab created diamonds aren’t appreciably less expensive than ethically mined ones. You can’t ensure them, and they have no re-sale value.

His name is Mr Walston. A dedicated head housekeeper that has kept the most grand house in the area so perfect that it receives visits from the kings and queens all over the world that had heard of his reputation with presenting the most perfect and elegant house as a host

Great vlog! I use olaplex number 3 every week on a Sunday - pop it in in the morning and wash off with a toner treatment at night 👏 sometimes when I feel lazy I’ll leave it overnight. It’s been in my hair are routine for about 5 years now! My hair has gone from dry straw to pretty good! Usually I use kerastase for frizzy hair for my shampoo and conditioner ☺️