BEAUTY | A Modern Love Affair

Now, we're back to regular programming. I always feel like I'm rising above my station when I post about something other than makeup!

Have you ever wanted something so much, that you think you might be disappointed when you finally get it? Yeah, that didn't happen to me. The Modern Renaissance palette was everything I hoped it would be, and so much more. Can we talk about the packaging first? Mauve. Velvet. Gasp! It's just so dreamy!

This palette has been sold out for what feels like an eternity. At first, I tried to convince myself that I didn't need it. Who was I trying to kid? And thus, the struggle began. When I was in Florida, I dragged my family to every Sephora, Ulta, Macy's, Bloomingdale's. You name it, I searched it. I had deluded myself into thinking it would magically come back into stock. That's the power of this palette! 

And rightly so. Anastasia Beverly Hills don't mess around when it comes to eyeshadow. Not only are they high quality, but they're super pigmented. They're the right amount of buttery goodness, that makes them blend to perfection. Can you tell that I'm in love? I already knew this, but this palette just reaffirmed the facts. Now let's talk shades. 

With 14 shadows, there's a perfect mix of matte and shimmer. All are incredibly warm-toned. The dream! My two go-to eye looks are a brown/gold smokey, and a pink/burgundy smokey. This palette definitely speaks my language. I may never use anything else. Okay, let's dial down the dramatics! But, I can guarantee that for the foreseeable future, these are the only shadows I'll be using!

If you can catch this guy in stock, you NEED to snap it up. It's a warm-toned, dream come true. You can find it on the ABH website, Beauty Bay and Cult Beauty. It retails for $42/€49/£41. And well, when you think about cost per wear, well it nearly pays for itself! 

Have you fallen under the Modern Renaissance spell?!

Until next time, 

Elle x 

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BEAUTY | USA HAUL

So today's haul is gonna be a little different. Think of it as a 'The Best Of', if you will. It'll be easier to consume this way - trust me! Buuuuut, I did do a full haul on Snapchat last week, so that'll be on Facebook for your viewing pleasure soon! Ok, let's get into it!

Mark Jacobs Daisy Dream - The Loop, Dublin Airport

Becca X Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop - Sephora 

Anastasia Beverly Hills That Glow Glow Kit - Sephora

Salon Perfect 615 Lashes - Walmart

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow in 208 Sun Beige - Target

Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid in Nude Thrill & Nude Flush - Walgreens

Too Faced HangoverX - Sephora

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard Mini - Sephora

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lip in Bow n Arrow & Lolita - Sephora 

MAC Give Me Sun MSF - The Loop, Dublin Airport

Ciate London Makeup Melter - Sephora

Anastasia Beverly Hills Single Shadow in Pink Champagne - Ulta

Until next time, 

Elle x 

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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! 

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!

BEAUTY | USA Haul

No trip to America is complete without sampling the beauty goods on offer! I didn't venture out of my usual haunts too much, although having now experienced the wonders of Ulta, I think I've found a new fave! I did stick to Target & Walmart for the drugstore side, I just found they were cheaper in comparison to the likes of Walgreens and CVS. Let's dive in, because we've got a lot to get through..

DUTY FREE 

- Chanel Perfection Lumiere in 30 Beige €37 

WALMART

Clockwise from Top Right:

- Wet n' Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette in Comfort Zone $4.68

- ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder Duo in St. Lucia $3

- Hard Candy Glamoflage Concealer in Medium Light $6.00

- L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation in W5 Sand Beige & W6 Sun Beige $8.97

- ELF Studio Matte Lip Colour in Natural $3

- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Black Cherry $4.59

- Maybelline Master Precise by Eye Studio Liquid Liner in Black $5.94

- Maybelline The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette $9.98

- Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant $6.44

- ELF Concealer Brush $3

- ELF Small Stippling Brush $3

- Wet n' Wild Color Icon Single Eyeshadow in Spiked .93c

MAC COSMETICS

Clockwise from Top Right:

- Nocturnals Pigments and Glitter/Black and Gold $26 from The Cosmetics Company Outlet

- Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in Staunchly Stylish $20

- Cyber Satin Finish Lipstick $16

- Sin Matte Finish Lipstick $16

- Peaches Sheertone Blush $22

- Fix+ $22

- Naked Pigment Mini $10

SEPHORA

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Dark Brown $18

- Benefit Hoola Bronzer $28

TARGET

Clockwise from Top Right: 

- CoverGirl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara in Very Black $6.99 

- Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles Eraser in Light $6.99

- Maybelline ColorSensational The Elixir in Breathtaking Apricot & Caviar Couture $6.79

- Wet n' Wild Mega Last Lip Color in Stoplight Red $1.99 

- Maybelline ColorSensational Matte in Daringly Nude $5.49

- Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain in Rio Rush $7.49

- Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm in Coquette $6.99

- Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Audacious and Shameless $6.99

- ELF Bronzing Brush $1

- Up & Up Eye Definition Brush Set $4.99

- L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush $6.99

- Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in Barely Branded $5.99

- Wet n' Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells $2.94

- Maybelline Fit Me Shine-Free Foundation Stick in 330 Toffee $5.99

ULTA

- Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette $49

- LORAC PRO Matte Lip Color in Merlot $16

- LORAC Alter Ego Lipstick in Duchess $16

- Benefit The POREfessional Mini $10

- LORAC PRO Palette $42 

Clockwise from Top Left:

- NYX Powder Blush in Peaches $5.99

- NYX Rouge Cream Blushes in Rose Petal and Ticked $5.99 each

- NYX Powder Blush in Dusty Rose $5.99

- NYX Loose Pearl Eyeshadows in Mink, Pearl White, Pearl and Sky Pink $2.99 each

- Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight $6.99

- Rimmel London 1000 Kisses Lipliner $3.99 

- NYX Slim Lip Pencils in Peekaboo Natural, Plum, Hot Red, Prune and Fuschia $3.49 each

- NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams in Zurich, Cairo and Transylvania $5.99 each 

- NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk $4.49

- NYX Nude Matte Shadow in Leather and Lace $4.99

- NYX Glam Eyeshadow in Fairy $4.99

- NYX Glam Shadow Stick in Exquisite Garnet $4.49

- NYX Studio Liquid Liner in Extreme Blue $4.49

- NYX Mechanical Pencil Eyeliner in Black $4.49 

DISCLAIMER: I just want throw it out there, I am by no means trying to brag! I personally love hauls, and I know lots of others do too, I think they're a great way to find new products! 

That is it for this USA Haul, I have included prices, just incase any of you are travelling to America in the near future! It's always handy to know what to budget for! If you guys want to see makeup looks or reviews on any of these products, tell me in the comments!

What beauty goodies have you bought recently? Anything I NEED to try? Let me know below! 

Until next time, 

Elle x

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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 | Top 5 ...

I love bright lips all year round, but even more so in the summer months. There's no better time to experiment with bright, crazy colours than the sunshine season! So, what's this edition of Top 5 about? You guessed it.. My Top 5 Summer Brights!

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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