Last Minute Gift Guide: For Her

Last Minute Gifts For Her

So its the day before Christmas Eve and your still not finished your X-Mas shopping?

Don't worry, I've put together a list of last minute buys perfect for your sister, girlfriend, mam....whoever.

#1 You've Got It in the BAG

 You can never go wrong with a River Island bag. She will love it and it looks like you put more thought into than you actually did #BrowniePoints.

I'd stick with black just to be safe.

#2 Purse-suit of Happiness 

Again simple, cheap and something she'll love and use to death because lets honest nobody wants to buy their own purse,  plus its bad luck lol

Again stick with black or neutrals to be safe.

#3 Diamonds are a Gals Best Friend

Alex and Ani braclets are all the rage lately. Shes bound to be happy with one of these cute bangles.

And for only €30 its a perfect little stocking filler.

#4 Your never fully dressed without....Perfume!

Whether she's into fresh floral scents or sweet and sexy smells I've got you covered!

#5 Scrub a Dub

Perfect for those girly pamper nights, soap and glory do great stocking fillers. Boots have great offers on for Christmas too.

#6 Bananas in Pajamas  

Everyone loves new cozy PJ's, slippers and fluffy socks!

Penneys are great for that kind of thing.

Cheap and Cheerful :)

Did Someone Say Purple Lipstick?: Mini Review and Swatches

50 Shades of PURPLE

Not everybody will love them, but I think purple lips look fabulous.

 I've put together a few of my fav purple lippies. Some are bold while others are more subtle. So if bright, bold lips aren't your usual cup of tea, I've got you covered too!

I'll start off with the more subtle options.

#1 Revlon

This first one is  Berry Couture by Revlon. This one is more of a muted pink/purple, the formula is more like a lip-gloss than a lipstick but its not sticky in the slightest! 

It gives the lips a sheen, its nothing too out there so its perfect for anyone who is on the fence about purple lips but wants to give it a go. 

Great for everyday wear too. 

#2 Inglot Sleeks Lip Cream

Up Next is a Inglot Sleeks Cream in #109 

This one is more bright and opaque than the first one. I'd describe it as a liquid lipstick and as the name suggests its very creamy, which I love.

Its very pigmented and its buildable so you can apply a light layer for a wash of colour or you can add a layer or two extra for a more intense look.

I love using this one over lipsticks as well as on its own.

This was about €13 from Inglot. 

How cute is the little test tube packaging though?!?

#3 Inglot Lip Crayon

Another purple lippy from Inglot, this is Inglot Lip Crayon #31

These lip crayons are basically giant lip pencils that you can use all over the lips.

#31 is a blue based lilac/pink colour which is VERY matte, it can be a little drying too.

In some lights it leans more on the pink side and in others its a definite lilac colour.

#4 Wet and Wild Matte Lipsticks

Mauve it Outta Here....

This ones from Wet and Wild, which can be found in Dunnes Stores as well as Pharmacies.

The packaging is so so ugly but its whats inside that counts....

This was so cheap, like €2.99! and the pigmentation is comparable to Mac.YES, MAC!!!

Despite the packaging I can't fault these lipsticks, I have 5 shades and they are all really pigmented and the formula is pretty long lasting too. 

This one has a matte finish. my fav!

Sugar Plum Fairy (also Wet and Wild)

This one is probably my favourite purple shade. Its a deep plum colour and it looks amazing on <3 and again it was cheap as chips. 

This one also has a matte finish.

#5 Mac Matte Lipsticks

Moving on... I have two purple shades from MAC.

These cost around €18 each. Expensive, but who doesn't love to treat themselves to a new Mac lippy every one in a while. 

The first one is a Retro Matte Lipstick in the Shade Flat Out Fabulous and the second is a Matte Lipstick in the shade Heroine.

Love the names!

Heroine is definitely a full on purple shade, its so gorgeous <3

These can be drying as they are extremely matte but they last hours on the lips and its nothing a little lip balm wont solve.

I didn't realise how many purple lipsticks I had until now.... oh well :)

Hope your enjoyed this post.

Let me know what your favorite purple lipsticks are in the comments below.

Not Feeling the Christmas Spirit? This Post Will Get You Feeling Festive

This year I feel like Christmas is flying by! The lead up to the big day is my fav <3 I love all the lights in town and my house feeling all warm and christmassy and my room smelling like one big Yankee Candle. This year I'm not feeling festive at all.

Probably has something to do with this growing up business, pretending to be a young adult and all that jazz! sad face.

All I can say is thank god I'm not working in retail this Christmas. woo-hoo.

But your never too old for Christmas!

I've made a list of crap I love to do, and I need to do this year to get the Christmas juices flowing. Mmm juices, now i'm thinking of Christmas dinner lol.

#1

Go buy a Christmas jumper.

They're warm and Christmassy and if wearing a bright red jumper with a Rudolph Pug with a giant bobble nose doesn't get you in the spirit I don't know what will.

#2

Go Ice-skating

I don't know about you but I always forget how to ice-skate! I'll be flying along like a pro after half an hour on falling around and clinging for dear life to the barriers, but without a doubt every year the first time I get back on the ice I'm like Bambi.

But its great craic and something different to do with friends.

#3 

Listening to Christmas FM

Defo something I love doing, especially in work!

Makes it that little bit easier to get through the day. Ya'll feel my pain? haha

I love that Santa Claus got stuck in my chimney song, awhh so many memories.

#4

 Buying cute wrapping paper and attempting to wrap presents.

Ok, so I'm no where near a pro, my wrapping skills are awful but its the thought that counts.

I love when I've finished buying all my presents for everyone and I sit down on the floor in my room (sad I know, but my room is a box room, its tiny) playing Christmas songs and putting my wrapping skills to action.

Penneys are by far the best for cute gift bags and paper, just saying.

#5

Coffee at Starbucks

Iv also not had one yet this year, this makes me sad, but there's nothing more Christmassy than sitting in Starbucks with a toffee nut latte in a christmas themed cup.

So cozy! 

#6

Christmas Markets

First time seeing the Christmas markets at Stephens' Green this morning, and they were closed :(

They look so cute though. There about 30 little stalls selling nutella crepes! personalized christmas decs and more! whats not to love.

I really need to go again, this time when its open, i'll be so fat by the time I make it round to all the stalls, oh well. 

Theses are just some of the things I love around Christmas time, I'm going to wrap it up (pun intended) and leave it there.

Hope your feeling more festive

Until Next Time

My GO-TO Lip Combo: NYX Cosmetics

Pucker Up!

Apologies for my lack of post lately, my laptop was so run down and I couldn't face how slow it was. This is my first post on my new laptop, woo hoo!, on two lip products I adore <3

Enjoy xox

I have been loving nude lips since the Summer and I cannot get enough of them. Whether I'm heading out for a night out or simply for everyday wear, a nude lip is my go-to.

I came across these two products a couple of weeks back and I haven't stopped wearing them. They look amazing paired together or worn alone!

Its the NYX Matte lip stick in the shade Euro Trash (love the name) and NYX Butter Gloss in Tiramisu.

Ahhhhhh! I'm in love, I need every shade!

Heres some Swatches (Top-Matte Lipstick, Bottom-Butter Gloss)

Until Next Time,

My Top 5 Favorite Foundations: High-end and Drugstore

FAV FOUNDATIONS <3

I love each of these foundations equally, but for different reasons and different occasions, If you would like a full, in depth review of any of these foundations just leave a comment

xox

#1

Estee Lauder Double Wear

I love this foundation especially for summer time when my skin isn't as dry! I find in winter i need a good moisturizer underneath to make this work, I usually use my night cream to avoid it exaggerating an dry patches. 

This foundation is amazing for those days where you need you makeup to stay put all day.

It also photographs really well and its defiantly full coverage so its perfect for a night out/event!

Full review here

#2

Mac Studio Fix Fluid

This was the first foundation I ever tried from Mac and I still love it to this day. Its full coverage and it gives my skin a softer looking texture which I love.

I do find If I wear this as an everyday foundation I do break out a bit but I love it for special occasions or a night out. I normally use 1 to 2 pumps of this all over my face and it covers any redness or spots that I have going on.  I use this in the shade NC35 for when I'm fake tanned. 

#3

Mac Pro Long Wear

This one is very similar to Estee Lauder Double Wear. Its very long wearing and not the best for drier skin types. Its a medium to buildable coverage. Its not as drying as Double Wear I don't find and it lasts almost as well on the skin. I have combination skin that is slightly dry at times and I can get away with this foundation if I use a good moisturizer underneath. Its very comparable to Estee Lauder DW!

#4

Bourjois Health Mix Foundation

I love this foundation for everyday. It perfect for the winter months, it feels so moisturizing and refreshing when you apply it and it smells gorge!

It gives a radiant, satin finish to the skin and last an OK amount of time on the skin by itself. I usually use my Mac studio fix plus powder when I wear this and  it holds up a couple of hours extra before it starts to look a bit shiny.

This foundation is similar to Mac Studio Sculpt, although I do love Studio Sculpt more, its a cheaper option if your on a budget!

#5 Revlon ColorStay (Oily/Combo Version)

I have a love/hate relationship with this foundation! the reason being is, its a nightmare to work with! Its a very thick yet runny foundation when you pour it out?!? I find it so weird to work with because of this. Its thick when you first go to apply it but when you buff it out it doesn't look like you have a lot of foundation on at all yet it still covers nearly everything.

It also drys really quick and you cant really layer the foundation because of this. I find it leaves dark grey looking marks if i apply it to an area that need a bit more concealing.

Other times I use this foundation I love it! I think the key is to work quickly and use a damp beauty blender. I find this works best!

I go through phases with this foundation. I wont use it for ages then Ill go to use it and love it.

It does last a really long time on the skin and it think it gets better throughout the day! My blush/bronzer holds up really well with this foundation too.

Hope you enjoyed,

Until Next Time,

  

White to Brown

TANTASTIC <3

Mini review on my new favourite fake tan. I bought this stuff a couple of weeks back from Salon Services and I am so impressed.

Its such a great self tan and it only cost me around €12!

Its a gel/lotion type constancy and it doesn't feel drying at all.

It doesn't look muddy when you apply it so you could wear it throughout the day while its developing. I prefer to apply it after I've showered at night and let it develop while I'm asleep that way I can shower the tan guard off the following morning and I'm good to go!

It does have a slight fake tan smell, but not as strong as other tans I've tried and it doesn't make me feel sticky while its developing either, which I love!

I love that its super dark too, most tans I've tried look nice and dark but once I shower the tan guard off its not as dark as I would like.

This tan goes slightly patchy after 3/4 days around the inside of the arms etc....

but its barely noticeable and by that stage its time to scrub it off and re-apply a fresh coat anyway.

I have little to no trouble at all trying to remove this tan, all it takes is a light scrub using a pair of exfoliator gloves and your good to go!

This will definitely be me go-to tan from now on.

Heres some before and after pics of the tan.

Before Application

 Straight after application

Hope this helped.

Until Next Time,

Party Season Makeup: Soft Smokey Eye

Soft and Smokey!

Perfect for everyday, I created this soft smokey eye look using the Sleek iDivine Oh So Special Palette. I paired it with a nude lip so the eyes did all the talking!

I went for dewy skin that's slightly bronzed with lots of highlight.

Heres a closer look. Instead of using a soft brown as the transition shade I used a baby pink. I also used this shade to smoke out the lower lash line and give it a softer look.

I popped on some natural lashes to add volume and a bit of length.

I used a shimmery champagne/pink on the inner corners to make the eyes pop even more. I think it looks amazing on blue eyes!

*PRODUCT LIST*

EYES

-Oh So Special Palette

- Ardell Demi Whispie Eye Lashes

- Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express Mascara

-Soap and Glory Brow Archery Pencil in Hot Chocolate

-Inglot gel liner in 77(winged liner and in water line)

LIPS

-Mac Lip Liner in Spice

-Sleek 4 Lip Palette in Ballet 

FACE

-Seventeen WOW liquid highlighter as a primer and highlight

-Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

-Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer

-Mac Studio Fix Plus Powder (Under eye area only)

-Rimmel Bronzer in Medium Matte

Until Next Time,