Dainty Doll - Nicola Roberts

After my Internet Marketing exam on Monday I had some time to kill before I had to get the train back home and what did I do? Yep, you guessed it - shopping! I went into town and headed straight for Cara Pharmacy which is one of my favorite places to shop for make-up. I picked up a few thing's from W7 (blog post coming soon..) and Dainty Doll, which is Nicola Roberts make-up range. 

I picked up a liquid eyeliner and mascara duo in the shade 001 Good Gosh Miss Molly (How cute is that name!?) which is black! I always opt for black mascara and when it comes to liquid liner I always go for black as well. The packaging for this is so smooth and lovely, I really like it! The wand for the mascara isn't the best but it's good for everyday, lightweight make-up, and as it's a duo it's perfect for travelling!

The next thing I picked up is a lipstick in the shade 006 Baby Love, which is a brown nude colour with peach undertones. I never buy nude lipsticks so this is very new to me! It's my first nude lipstick but I think I'll get a lot of wear out of it... Its very soft on the lips which I like and I think that it will suit a lot of skin tones. Wearing a nude lipstick like this also allows you to wear a heavier, more exciting eye look which I tend to neglect (I really am a bright lippy kinda girl!) so this means I get to play with all my lovely eyeshadows more too. A win win situation if you ask me :)

What do you think about Danity Doll, have you tried anything yet?

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I've been nominated!

I've been nominated for the liebster award by the lovely Hayley over at Tea Party Beauty! The point of this award is to get other bloggers noticed and to help new bloggers interact with each other & make friends! I LOVE this idea and I'm so flattered to be nominated so early in my days as a blogger! So thank you Hayley!

The Rules

1. Each blogger should answer the questions the tagger has set for you. 

2. Choose 11 new bloggers to pass the award onto and link them in your post.

3. Create 11 new questions for the bloggers chosen. 

4. Go back to their page and tell them about the award.

5. Each blogger should post 11 Random facts about themselves.

6. No tag-backs!

Who I nominate

Becky 

Natalie

Hattie

Bethany

Elizabeth

Beth

Heidi

Ame

Lauren

• What do you love the most about blogging ?

I think my favorite thing about blogging is when I get excited over a new item or product and I know I can share it with a global network of people who all have the same interests and passion as I do. I love interacting and learning from other bloggers too.

• Mascara or Eyeliner ?

Eyeliner. Without a doubt!

• If you could change the name of your blog would ? If so what would you chose?

I wouldn't - I quite like my blog name.

• If you were given £50 to spend on beauty products what would you buy ?

I'm going to change this into euro's as I'm in Ireland, so with €50 euro I would hit Inglot and make up my own 5 piece eyeshadow palette and I would pick up yet another MAC lipstick because I'm addicted to them.

• If you could wear one beauty product til the end of time what would it be?

Only one?! Ahhhh... This isn't fair. Probably something for my brows, or a bright lipstick.

• What inspires you to write a post and keep on blogging?

Simply because I love writing about the things I choose too :)

• If you could be a member of any band from any era which band would you chose and why?

Oh, this is tough. I was born in the wrong era when it comes to a lot of thing's and music is one of them. I would have fitted in with the Ramones, or Iggy or someone. Maybe I'd be someone like Patti Smith? Oh I don't know, someone from punk running London or NYC.

• What did you dream of growing up to become? 

When I was little I wanted to be an artist.

• What would be your dream holiday destination ? 

NEW YORKKKKKKK. Someone take me. Please?

• Your favorite high street shop?

Umm, New Look.

• Describe your perfect evening in. 

Anything with good food and good friends :)

11 Random Facts 

I have a kitten called Benny who is my baby!

I have 7 Tattoo's and 11 Piercing's.

Milkybars are the way to my heart.

I'm terrified of clowns.

I study PR & Events Management and have got to work with some really cool people.

I have a scar on my arm that I got when I was 1 from a burn.

I sleep on my tummy.

I'm a Harry Potter fanatic.

My name means 'Christmas Day'

My favorite animal after Benjamin are Monkeys.

Chances of you seeing me in public without headphones in are slim to none.

My Questions

1. Why did you start blogging?

2. Where is your favorite place on earth?

3. Your most treasured beauty item?

4.  Pepsi or Coke?

5. If you could be an animal what would you pick and why?

6.  What was the first ever blog to catch your eye?

7.  Where in the world are you at this very minute?

8. Sunshine or snow?

9.  Favorite budget buy?

10. What is your favorite time of year? 

11.  Favorite online store?

Thanks guys, have fun!

& Keep Smiling! x

5 things I'm loving

This is just a quick Sunday morning post to share with you 5 thing's I've been loving this week! 

1. Criminal Minds

Anyone who knows me knows I have a slight HUGE obsession with Spencer Reid. I could watch Criminal Minds all day, everyday and I'd still be smiling. I've downloaded about 3 seasons while studying the last few days and I've stuck in my headphone's and been in my own little world.

2. Lexi - FashionFilth.com

Between Lexi's YouiTube & Blog as well as her appearance on FashtagTv, I have been addicted all week. I mean, she is far more interesting than studying for exams. I love everything from her style, to her honest opinions on thing's, her tattoo's.. UGH just everything. She seems so lovely and down to earth. If you don't know who she is go and check her out you won't be let down I promise you!

3. Smooch Lipstick

I've strayed away from my normal pink lipsticks and been sporting a red lip all this week. My lipstick of choice is this Smooch one which I picked up in Cara Pharmacy in Sligo for only € 2.99.

4. Coffee

Been a self confessed coffee addict (Thanks Mom!) since about the age of 17, coffee is a part of my daily routine anyway, but I've been doubling up since study week started.

5. Black Skater Skirt

Such a staple piece! I've been looking for loads of different ones but I finally went with the bargin hunter in me and picked up one from Pennys/Primark for € 7! I'm going to get so much wear out of it!

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NARS Orgasm

I came back home last weekend and my beautiful friend Aislinn got me a little present... & When I say little, I mean the blush of all blushes, the most gorgeous and iconic shade for cheeks - NARS Orgasm. If you've been reading beauty blogs for a while then you'll know just how raved about this is and with good reason. It's a healthy, natural colour that immediately lightens the complexion. It's so easy to apply and in my opinion it looks good on any skin tone. It has a very silky texture and has just the right amount of shimmer in it which I love, and it's so easy to blend and build up. Even the classic black packaging is gorgeous and you know that you have a special product in your hands! I am so grateful for this present and it's causing serious envy at home from my little Sister! I can tell I'm going to get a lot of wear out of it :) So thank you Ais, you made my month with your kindness! All I have to say now is 'Welcome to the family!'

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The End of an Era

So, it's a bank holiday Monday and I decided to share with you my antics from last week. It was my last night out as a PR student in IT Sligo! What an amazing 3 years it has been. I've learned a lot, regretted some, laughed so much, not remembered quite a bit but most of all - I grew up. living on my own in a town 2 hours away from my hometown & my family has certainly thought me just as much as college itself has. To celebrate our last night as a little college family our course decided to go for a meal and then out for some messing to be blunt!! Now, we won't discuss the hangover that followed but Thursday night was one of my favorite nights out in a long time. I'm going to keep it short and sweet and show you what I wore because I done something I don't normally do and went out in a lot of colour! I loved my shoes even though they REALLY hurt my poor feet! and my lovely housemate, Lisa, gave me a lend of her stunning hot pink River Island clutch bag that completed my outfit I think (not pictured!)... I'm back home, studying for my two final exams and celebrating my baby brothers sweet 16 with pizza!

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My beautiful purple shoes! 

Hot pink & gold 

& this lovely group of people are my little college family

easily some of the best people I know! xx

Weekend Antics

So this weekend involved a lot of lazing around, hanging with the family and finishing off college assignments! I managed to take a few snaps while I was home so I thought I'd share it all with you guy's... Today it's been quite sunny but yet it's managed to rain most of the day, makes sense I know.. Love you Ireland!! Anyway....

Started off with washing my make up brushes, every girls favorite thing to do!

Off to town with my Mom, blue skies are great!

Writing up posts for my blog! One of my new favorite things to do :)

Hanging out with my baby, Benny

Starting of the morning with my best friend, coffee

& heading back to college, 2 hours on the train :(

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Sunshine makes me smile

So you know when you buy new clothes and you just wanna wear them all at once? Yeahh.... That's what I done yesterday. I wouldn't mind but all I done was walk through town to meet my little sister but with the weather been so nice, why not look nice? Now, I realise my top makes me look about 579369 stone heavier than I am but it's about two sizes too bit for me as I wanted it to cover my backside with leggings, you girls understand! My leggings themselves have the word 'GEEK' all over them and I know statement t-shirts are all in for this season so why can't statement leggings be too? Hmmm :) It's been so sunny where I am the last few day's let's hope it stays that way because it just makes everyone so happy! and on a further positive note, it's my last week of college next week! What have you all been up too? :)

Keep Smiling! x

Office Talk

Another long week in college means yet more presentations, exams and deadlines! However, on the bright side I only have a little over a week left which makes me smile! For an advanced marketing presentation I had this week I decided to dress up a little, dress to impress so they say, and although I'm not a skinny girl I feel I looked appropriate. I was happy with my choices anyway!

 My favourite part of my outfit is my new watch (even if it is a little too big for my wrist!) that I got at the weekend. I love my shoes too, you can't really go wrong with a bit of leopard print, can you? There also super comfortable which is a bonus when it comes to wearing anything that's slightly high! 

My lipstick was a classic brick read by Smooch in the shade 02, although you can't really tell in this picture it was super soft and very pigmented! As for my nails, you know I've been quite obsessed with them since my last post and for today I went with a nice neutral colour in Park Ave by NYC. And of course the rest was kept classic and simple in all black :)

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A Dash of DIY

This is going to be a short & simple post just to let you all know about something I'm quite proud of! During Easter break from lectures my boredom met my creativity and this pair of earrings emerged. I didn't really think much of them at the time, just that I liked how they turned out but they have earned me a few compliments since I've been back from my holidays! They've also become the main prototype for a final assignment in college too which is flattering for me! Anyway, I just thought I'd share with you all what they looked like and to prove you don't need to spend a bomb on fancy jewellery to get what you want... Maybe you just need a rainy Wednesday afternoon? ;)

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My Favorite Spring Polishes

So its that time of year again girls, it's time to break out the spring nail polishes... It's a lovely sunny evening where I am now so i thought this would be the perfect time to write this post! Personally I've had a terrible habit of biting my nails for basically the last 20 years (DON'T do it, it's a terrible habit!!) however, in the last month or so I've managed to break my habit! It was one of my news years resolutions so I'm pretty happy about it! Anyway, now I have my nails at a nice length and I'm trying lots of different products in order to strengthen them... In the mean time there are some color's I've been loving the past few weeks and I think they are perfect for spring time!

(L-R)

Essence - Upper Green Side

Marks & Spencers - Carnation

Essence - Absolutely Blue

Angelica - Sweetie Pie

This first polish is 'Upper Green Side' by the Essence Colour & Go range and currently it has pride of place in my little collection, I am obsessed with everything this colour and it is without a doubt my 'go to' polish! 

This next colour is Marks & Spencers 'Carnation' and I've been going crazy for it! Honestly, the formulation of this product is by far my favorite of the four. I currently have it on my nails and it's lasted over a week without the color fading and without a chip in site. It dries super quick too, which is a bonus! As this was a birthday gift I'm not sure on the price but they are available from most M&S stores.

This blue color a gorgeous, subtle sky blue color with slightly lilac undertones. It's called 'Absolutely Blue' and again is by the Essence Colour & Go range. Dries fast with a lovely finish and at € 1.79 how could anyone complain?

This last color is 'Sweetie Pie' by Angelica. It's a stunning baby pink that's practically opaque after one coat which is perfect! It's also lasted over 4 day's without a chip, or a topcoat might I add! For € 2.75 I love this brand!

And that's it till next time ;)

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For the love of spikes

Okay so I'm a bit late on the bandwagon on this one but am I the only one not getting bored of spikes and studs yet? No? Good..... Even though it's coming into Spring, it's still pretty cold in Ireland, or at least where I am anyway, I'm still loving all thing's leather, spiked and studded.... My favorite spiked accessory at the minute has to be my leather spiked heeled boots These bad boys, as dangerous as they are are the most comfortable thing shoe I own! I can wear them all night without a bother to my feet and because their black I feel like they can go with anything! I purchased them spur of the moment on a shopping trip with my lovely friend Aislinn, and I've never looked back! They were €55 in Sugababe, on Henry St, in Dublin.

The next item I want to talk about is my black knit jumper from Pennys/Primark. It's so cosy and comfortable and basically I love it! The spikes add something more to this casual jumper and allows you to dress it up or dress it down, whatever the day calls for! & It was an absolute bargain at €5 in the sale!

The last thing I want to talk about are my beloved, slightly battered ballet pumps. Black, leather and studded - a perfect combination! I can see a pattern starting to emerge here. These shoes were another Pennys/Primark and at €11 reduced to €3 they were a total steal! 

That's all for this time, keep reading and ill be back soon ;)

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Presentation Woes

                                                                                                

 This week was such a busy week in college, because I'm in my last year I have a million and one thing's to do in the last few weeks before exams. This week alone I had to different presentations and as you know, this means I had to make a little bit of an effort to impress! I love this black and white polka dot blazer I got as a gift off my mom, It can dress any outfit up and still be quite fun & stylish. I paired it with a sheer deep purple collared shirt, I love this colour, and the shirt is so comfortable too. I wore black leggings and tan chelsea boots with this to finish the outfit off. My next presentation was slightly more casual, as was my outfit. I wore light acid wash jeans, a baby blue and lilac dip dye knitted jumper with a baby blue collared shirt to smarten it up. I also wore one

of my favorite lipsticks, MAC's girl about town. Its a gorgeous bright

pink that matches, in my opinion, every skin tone.

MAC's girl about town

Outfit #2

Outfit #1

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