FAVOURITES | October 2014

It honestly feels like only last week that I posted my September Favourites. Where is the time going, and can it stop going there please?! 

First product of this month may have secured itself a place on my list if all time favourites! As you can see above, I'm talking about the LORAC PRO Palette. It's a gorgeous palette, full of wearable, neutral shades and a couple of curveballs! I find it so hard to pick a favourite shade, they're all so beautiful! There's also an even keel of matte and shimmer, 8 of each. The shadows themselves are highly pigmented, and have a lovely, buttery feel to them. Only downfall? It's not available in Ireland. Boo! At the beginning of the month, I posted a more indepth look at this palette, you can check that out here!

I've been loving experimenting with Halloween makeup looks so much this month! Halloween is a great time to get crazy with your makeup, you can just pass it off as a costume. What's not to love about that?! Snazaroo is great quality paint, and they do a great Special FX wax, perfect for creating scars and wounds. Plus, you can't forget the blood, no Halloween costume is complete without it! I got this fake blood from a Halloween store for €1, and the Snazaroo Gel Blood came in a set with the wax!

This concealer, Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in Light, has been my go to this month! It's super lightweight, gives good coverage, and is very blendable. It is warm-toned, so I would 100% recommend this concealer for anyone who loves yellow-toned bases! Don't get me wrong, I'm sold on it as an everyday concealer, I just prefer it for highlighting.

 Peaches is a gorgeous peach blush, with subtle brown undertones and a matte finish. It's got a nice, silky-smooth texture, and blends easily with zero fallout. MAC Sheertone Blushes are great because the coverage is so buildable. You can create a pretty, natural flush, or go for a more intense colour - depending on what you're feeling that day!

Maybelline Color Tattoos are so versatile, they can be used as a base, or as an all over lid colour. This particular shade, Barely Branded, is a pearly, warm-toned oyster colour, with a frost finish to it. I love it as an all over lid shade, especially on days where I feel like wearing minimal makeup! It's subtle colour isn't too stand outish, but the shimmer let's people know you mean business! 

What have you been loving this month? Let me know below! 

Until next time, 

Elle x

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BEAUTY | My Go To Fall Make-Up

With the weather unable to make it's mind up recently, I find myself stumped at what to do with my face. Not anymore! Today, I bring you my go to look in 5 simple steps, using only 5 products! 

BEAUTY | Top 5...

With the dreary, cold weather brings our need to make everything darker; our wardrobe, our hair, and even our lips! There is just something about darker lipstick that can't be worn in the summer months. Today's Top 5 is my Autumn/Winter lip colour faves!

MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #8

LIFESTYLE | Autumn Wishlist

BEAUTY | The Tale of Two Palettes

When I first planned this post, I was prepared to pit these two palettes against one another. I have since seen the error of my ways. It was like Sophie's Choice, albeit not as dramatic! Actually, I'm willing to bet that it was just as dramatic! Who says I can't love them both equally?!

BEAUTY | A Face Full of First Impressions

With my recent trip to the US and the inevitable haul that came from it, I found myself with a lot of products I'd never used before! Like the title suggests, today's post is a face full of first impressions . Basically I'm putting some new stuff on my face, and then telling you all what I think about it!

FAVOURITES | September 2014

Oh My God! How is September over already?! This year is seriously flying by, before we know it, we'll be ringing in the New Year.. Eek! Let's jump into this month's favourites, there's a nice little mix this time around!

MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #7

LIFESTYLE | Welcome To The Sunshine State

I AM BACK! After lots of sun, sea and shopping, the three most important S's, I've returned with a new lease on life. Nothing like two weeks away to get the creative juices flowing! There's gonna be lots of new makeup looks, reviews, and even a haul coming your way in the near future! For now, I'm just gonna share some snaps with you all! 

Dreary Dublin Departure!

LIFESTYLE | ... Goodbye Summer!

Just a little glimpse into what I got up to this summer! Cannot believe it's over already..

summer starts here // foundry nights // happy birthday mama // unholy trinity // bank holiday fun
chicas // birthday surprise from Oz // weirdos // one direction // capital craziness

shameless selfie // costa date // thirsty thursday // fab four // budz

daytripper // soul sistas // baby shower time // spraoi // medieval times
our very own runyon //  loftus hall // hook lighthouse //  mani monday // little nugget's debs

SIDE NOTE: I'm off on holiday TODAY! It's finally here, so this blog will be inactive for a little bit. You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram to see what I get up too! But when I get back, I'll have lots of hauls and reviews for you all! Yay!

How was your summer?! What was your favourite part?!

Until next time, 

Elle x

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FAVOURITES | August 2014

Here we are in the last week of August, how has the summer passed by so quickly?! Here are some of the things that I've been loving this month..

LIFESTYLE | My Carry On Essentials

I don't know how to pack light. There, I said it! The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem! Whether it's my suitcase, or hand luggage, I always over pack. I just like to cover ever eventuality. Not ideal if you plan on doing some (A LOT) of shopping. While I don't see myself tackling the suitcase issue anytime soon, I have managed to compile a list of my must haves in my carry-on!

FASHION | Top 5 ...

Like I said in previous posts, my holiday is fast approaching (9 days!!!!), so this last edition of Holiday Top 5 is going to be my 5 fashion must haves. I'm heading to Florida, and while I've never been there at this time of year, the average temperature for September is in the 90's (that's in the 30's for us Celsius folk!). Here's what I can't go without..

LIFESTYLE | Top 5 ...

Reading is one of my favourite pastimes, and I could honestly read 10+ books when I'm on holiday! However this year, I'm a bit stuck on what to read. I'd love your recommendations! So instead, here are 5 books/series that remind me of summer. Let's dive in!

BEAUTY | Top 5 ...

Today's post starts a trio of Holiday Top 5 posts. With my holiday fast approaching, I've been forced to think about what I need to bring! This means I'm making lots of list, deciding what I can and can't live without when I'm away. So, I'm going to share them with you all! Today's list is the 5 beauty items I can't be without abroad! These are more skin/hair care based, but if you want to see what's in my travel beauty bag, it's here for your perusal!

BEAUTY | What's In My Travel Make Up Bag?

While I know most people are done their summer holidays, I've yet to go on mine. I hope you'll forgive the next couple of posts, they are holiday themed. It's been torture seeing everyone's holiday snaps splashed across social media, but now, I get to have my revenge! Today's post delves into my holiday beauty essentials! This makeup bag is from Primark, by the way, I think it was around the €4 mark.

LIFESTYLE | August Wishlist

MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #6

It's been a while since I've posted a playlist, so this is what I've been jamming out to all summer!

FAVOURITES | March 2014

How is it the end of March? I know I said this last month, but seriously, this year is going by too quickly! Although, I am very excited for summer to come along!

The Maybelline Fit Me Foundation has been a firm favourite of mine for a while, but it wasn't until I ran out that I realised just how much I loved it! I had wanted to try out a new foundation, and ended up coming right back to this one. Who was I trying to kid? If it ain't broke, don't fix it! It's a very easy foundation to love; it comes in an amazing 18 shades, it's lightweight and easy to blend, and gives a medium coverage that can be built up! It can be found in pharmacies for €11.99.

My lips have been suffering a bit this month, so Lush's Bubblegum Lip Scrub has been my saviour! While it's quite messy (you end up looking like you've devoured some donuts), it does exactly what it's meant to! It removes any and all roughness/dead skin, and leaves your lips smooth! The best part? You can just lick your lips clean! It's completely edible, and rightly so! It'd be too much of a temptation to eat, if it wasn't! I'm not too certain of the price, as this was a Christmas gift, but having search online, the consensus seems to say under €7!

I was a little bit jealous, seeing a lot of UK bloggers and vloggers raving about Primark's new beauty line, P.S. My local store hadn't stocked it.. Until now! I spotted lots of goodies on a recent trip, but this vibrant coral nail polish really caught my eye! It's no surprise that I love neons for summer, and I've been looking of this kind of coral for ages! At €1.50, it's a right bargain!

God know how long I've been on the hunt for the perfect black jean. They've all been too long, too baggy, too big, too small, none just right! I ventured into River Island, my last resort, and stumbled upon the Black Molly Reform Jeggings. Not only do they stock a great range of sizes, but leg lengths too! I got mine in a short leg! They are pricey (€50), but they fit perfectly in every aspect. They are so soft and comfy too, I don't think I can be without them! They're also "crafted from flattering high-performance fabric in a mid rise waist" and "work hard to hold you in". Ace!

I purchased these Primark sunglasses at what I thought was the start of our good weather. Seems like I just jinxed it. Oops! I love the round lenses, and the keyhole nose bridge is very in this Spring/Summer. For €1.50, you could hardly leave them there, and I know I'll be wearing them all the time!

While I've never been vocal about my love of rugby on here, it's one of my favourite sport. From a spectators perspective obviously, I don't think I could handle all the tackling, and mauls! I posted about my trip to a Six Nation's game recently, and just this past weekend saw Munster beat Benetton Treviso in Thomond Park! It was a good game, and especially great to see the Munster lads from the national team out at half time with the Six Nations Cup. I even managed to take a cheeky selfie with Conor Murray - that's being kept under lock and key though! I highly recommend a trip to a rugby game, it's a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon/evening!

What have you been loving this month?! 

Until next time, 

Elle.

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