MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #11

1. Reverend - Kings of Leon

2. 24K Magic - Bruno Mars

3. Alarm - Anne-Marie

4. In The Name of Love - Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha

5. Scars To Your Beautiful - Alessia Cara

6. Shout Out To My Ex - Little Mix

7. That's My Girl - Fifth Harmony 

8. Starving (Ft. Zedd) - Hailee Steinfeld & Grey

9. Perfect On Paper - The Blizzards

10. Fade - Kanye West

11. Rockabye (Ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie) - Clean Bandit

12. Kids - One Republic

13. Don't Wanna Know (Ft. Kendrick Lamar) - Maroon 5

14. Find Me - Kings of  Leon

15. Seven Wonders - Fleetwood Mac 

16. The Greatest - Sia & Kendrick Lamar

17. This Is Halloween - Disney

18. Burning Down The House - Talking Heads

19. Starboy - The Weeknd, Daft Punk

20. Mercy - Shawn Mendes

What are you listening to? 

Until next time, 

Elle x

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MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #10

1. This Town - Niall Horan
2. Ride - twenty one pilots
3. Too Good (ft. Rihanna) - Drake
4. Let Me Love You (ft. Justin Bieber) - DJ Snake
5. Side To Side (ft. Nicki Minaj) - Ariana Grande
6. Closer (ft. Halsey) - The Chainsmokers
7. Waste A Moment - Kings of Leon
8. Treat You Better - Shawn Mendes
9. 99 Problems - Jay Z
10. Cold Water (ft. Justin Bieber) - Major Lazer
11. Heathens - twenty one pilots
12. Low Life (ft. The Weeknd) - Future
13. Child's Play - Drake
14. Colors - Halsey
15. What A Feeling - One Direction
16. Caroline - Fleetwood Mac
17. 505 - Arctic Monkeys
18. Wonderful (ft. The Weeknd) - Travis Scott
19. Take My Hand - Picture This
20. We Close Our Eyes - Go West

Until next time,
Elle x

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FAVES | August 2016

Hello September, it's so good to finally see you! I'm not usually one to wish time away, but I've been waiting for this month for a lifetime. Dramatic or what? I DON'T CARE, IT'S HOLIDAY TIME! I honestly feel like I haven't stopped talking about this trip. Oops! Anyway, before I go, we have to get through these favourites. Let's jump in!

First up is the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moisture. I've actually been trialing the Miracle Moist range all summer, in the hopes of livening up my hair. Because my hair is so long and thick, I find it gets dehydrated very easily. I've tried masks and treatments, but nothing lasts longer than a wash or two. Since I started using the Miracle Moist range, I've really noticed a difference! My hair's not nearly as dry as it once was. I feel like a new woman. With the promise to hydrate in 3 minute, it's not difficult to work this miracle worker into your routine. Plus, the smell of these products is out of this world! Boots is currently running a 3 for 2 offer on all Aussie products. What more could you ask for?

Next is the Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Amazing Makeup Fixing Spray. I didn't buy into fixing spray hype for a very long time. But after trying this one, I'm converted! The spray promises to protect your makeup from all weather conditions, and a lasting time of up to 8 hours. I did find all this to be true! It does smell a little funky, but I can get over that! The Pro Fix Amazing Makeup Fixing Spray retails for around the €7 mark on the Makeup Revolution website, and can also be found at Castle Pharmacy in Waterford.

The Inglot 854 Full Metal Lip Liner is a new love of mine. With the fear that my beloved Beurre Cremestick Liner by MAC has been discontinued, Inglot has come to my rescue. 854 is the closet shade I've found to Beurre, and I've never been more excited by a dupe! It's a red-toned brown. The formula contains shea butter, so it's comfortable on the lips. This also makes it wearable by itself. It's super long-wearing too! YAY! The lip brush on the other end makes for easy application. The Full Metal lip liners retail at €15.00 and can be found here.

I was intrigued by Primark's new skincare range, so I picked up the Face The Day Moisturizer to try out. I ended up really liking it!The name suggests that it's a day cream, but with no clear indication, it can be used anytime. It absorbs quick enough, and doesn't leave the skin sticky like some moisturizers do. The smell isn't too overbearing either, which is great. The Face The Day Moisturiser retails at €2.50 (a bargain!), and can be found in Penneys stores!

Lastly, this favourite is actually a gift from one of my best friends, Kate. She just came home from a J1 summer in Montauk, and I'm obsessed with the pressies she brought us home! A Victoria's Secret makeup bag, and body mist in Love Addict. The makeup bag itself is very spacious, with two compartments, and the purple colour is just fab! I love these body mists too. They're so handy to throw in your bag, and spritz throughout the day. Plus, the fragrance range is vast, so there's something to suit everybody! While we have to wait until 2017 for our own Vicky's in Dublin, there are stores in Dublin Airport. If you're in Waterford, the body mists can be found in the Waterford Health Park Pharmacy, and Shaws Department Store!

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What have you been loving this month?!

Until next time, 

Elle x 

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MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #9

1. Give It Up - Róisin O 

2. Dark Necessities - Red Hot Chili Peppers

3. Pop Style (Ft. The Throne) - Drake

4. Hotter Than Hell - Dua Lipa

5. Toothbrush - DNCE

6. Sober - Selena Gomez

7. Into You - Ariana Grande 

8. We Don't Talk Anymore (ft. Selena Gomez) - Charlie Puth

9. All In My Head [Flex] (Ft. Fetty Wap) - Fifth Harmony

10. Bitter Pill - Gavin James

11. For Free (Ft. Drake) - DJ Khaled

12. Something New - Set If Off

13. Yeah Boy - Kelsea Ballerini

14. Sometimes - Ariana Grande

15. Tears (Ft. Louisa Johnson) - Clean Bandit

16. This Is What You Came For (Ft. Rihanna) - Calvin Harris

17. Send My Love (To Your New Lover) - Adele

18. Best Fake Smile - James Bay

19. Right Hand - Drake

20. Formation - Beyoncé

What have you been listening to this month?

Until next time,

Elle x

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MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #8

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

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..

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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MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #5

1. Stay High (Tove Lo Flip) - Hippie Sabotage

2. No Idea - All Time Low

3. Erase Me ft. Kanye West - Kid Cudi

4. Partition - Beyoncé

5. Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston

6. Little Me - Little Mix 

7. Rather Be ft. Jess Glynne - Clean Bandit

8. Dark Horse ft. Juicy J - Katy Perry

9. Closer - Hogan

10. Odd Look ft. The Weeknd - Kavinsky 

11. Think Twice - Celine Dion 

12. Whenever - Kid Cudi 

13. Demons - Imagine Dragons

14. Shot Me Down ft. Skylar Grey - David Guetta

15. Can't Help Falling In Love (Cover) - Fleet Foxes

16. And We Danced - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

17. Riptide - Vance Joy

18. Breezeblocks - alt-J

19. Hard To Concentrate - Red Hot Chili Peppers

20. Otherside ft. Fences - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis 

What have you been listening to? 

Until next time,

Elle

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MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #4

1. Neon Lights - Demi Lovato
2. Love & Drugs - The Maine
3. Blue Jeans - Lana Del Rey
4. Toxic (Cover) - Melanie Martinez
5. Lay All Your Love On Me - Mamma Mia OST
6. The Immortals - Kings of Leon
7. Free Fallin' (Cover) - John Mayer
8. Be Mine - Ellie Goulding ft. Erik Hassle

9. Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers
10. Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
11. Ordinary Love - U2
12. Run - The Maine
13. Timber - Pitbull ft. Ke$ha
14. Let Me Love You (Cover) - Glee
15. Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? (Acoustic) - Arctic Monkeys
16. Wings - Birdy
17. Skinny Love (Cover) - Ed Sheeran
18. Psycho Killer - Talking Heads

19. Stronger - Britney Spears
20. Aretha's Gold - Wild Sweet Orange

What's been on your playlist this month?

Until next time,
Elle.

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FAVOURITES | January 2014

January was a bit of weird month for me, blogging wise. I just could not get into a proper rhythm - not good. I'm pledging to be better in the coming months, finding a new routine and sticking to it! This month's favourites is seriously lacking beauty-wise, but I've been loving the minimalistic look this month!

My first favourite this month is Sleek's Brow Kit in Dark. This was a late Christmas gift that I received, and I just cannot get enough of it! The kit includes a pigmented wax, a setting powder, a mini blending brush, a mini angled brush and a mini tweezers all in a sleek (geddit?!) compact. Ace! I've taken to using the wax on the angled brush to sculpt my brows, then filling in any sparseness with the powder. I am seriously in love with how it makes my brows look! The kit retails at €9.99. Sleek can be found online here and Cloud 10 Beauty, or if you live in Waterford, you can find Sleek at the Waterford Health Park Pharmacy.

Next up is the Essence 2 in 1 Eyeliner Pen. This is a double ended felt liner pen, with a thin and thick nib. Recently, I've been forgoing eyeshadow completely and sticking to a sweep of liner across my lid! I love Essence's liners anyway, they're all I've used for years, but this particular pen is fantastic. Whether you want a thin line, or a full-on cat eye, this product has got you covered! If like me, you love channeling your inner Alexa (Chung, that is!), then I highly recommend this product! It retails at around €3.80 and can be found in most pharmacies and Primark stores!

I've been spoiled for choice in TV land this month. With the return of my two favourites; Revenge and Grey's Anatomy, and the discovery of my new guilty pleasure show; Made in Chelsea, I feel like all I've done this month is watch TV! Revenge has totally drawn me back in, I had forgotten about it until it was being advertised on TV! I love the plot, the locations, the fashion, the BOYS - Amazing! Grey's Anatomy is always an old favourite, and this current season is so good. Made in Chelsea snuck up on me! It's replaced the Kardashians as my guilty pleasure show, it's so beyond extravagant that you just have to watch! Revenge is on RTE Two Tuesday's at 10, Grey's Anatomy is on Sky Living Wednesday's at 10, and re-runs of Made in Chelsea are on e4 every day at 3, or on 4oD!

Fashion wise, I treated myself to these gorgeous River Island boots. They aren't to everybody's taste, believe me, they were a step outside my comfort zone (see the post my purchase inspired here), but there was something rather compelling about them! I had my eye on the Jeffrey Campbell Mulder-esque boots in RI for a while, but once these came in stock, I needed them. Honestly, I have worn them so much that cost-per-wear isn't even an issue! The boots sell for €55 and can be found in store and online!

I loved the two movies that I saw in the cinema this month; Wolf of Wall Street and That Awkward Moment. Wolf of Wall Street, while 3 hours long, is incredible. To think it's based on a true story is mind-blowing! I loved the casting too, Leo DiCaprio (my long time fave!) and Jonah Hill are great together on screen (Have you seen their skit from Jonah's SNL opening monologue? Hilarious!), and Margot Robbie was a stunning addition! That Awkward Moment starring Zac Efron (another long-time fave) was a everything I love in a rom-com! Adorable story line, good comedy, and attractive boys - what's not to love?! Both are in cinemas now.

That's it for this month's favourites! What have you been loving this month?

Until next time,
Elle. 

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MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #3

This month's playlist is, as always, some throwbacks, some new songs, just a peek into what I've been listening to this month! Let's dive in!

1. Drunk In Love - Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z 

2. All That Matters - Justin Bieber
3. Nightcall - Kavinsky
4. Otis - Kanye West & Jay-Z
5. Hard Out Here - Lily Allen
6. I Lay My Love On You - Westlife
7. Talk! - The 1975
8. The Wire - Haim
9. Bigmouth Strikes Again - The Smiths

10. Murder to Excellence - Kanye West & Jay-Z
11. Chained - The xx 

12. What Makes A Man - Westlife
13. Real To Me - Brian McFadden
14. Dream A Little Dream - Robbie Williams ft. Lily Allen
15. One For The Road - Arctic Monkeys
16. Manhattan - Kings Of Leon
17. Sleep Alone - Two Door Cinema Club
18. This House Is Not For Sale - Ryan Adams
19. Wake Me Up - Ed Sheeran
20. Little Black Dress - One Direction

What's been on your playlist this month?!

Until next time,
Elle.

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FAVOURITES | December 2013

Ah! It's my last favourites post of 2013. I actually started working on this post before Christmas, and then got so overwhelmed in the festive period, that I forgot to finish. Oops! I feel like this year has just gone by so fast! Crazy! I don't have many favourites this month, but let's jump right in!

My first favourite this month is the Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Eye Shadow Stick in the shade 008 Blackmail. All of the Scandal Eyes range is fantastic, but I am especially loving this crayon lately! I've been using it to create quite a grunge-y, smokey eye. Blackmail works as the perfect base, as it's super pigmented and blendable! The pigmentation is buildable, which is ideal, because you can always add, but you can't take away without having to start from scratch! The Scandal Eyes Shadow Sticks retail at €5.95.

 Next item in my December Favourites may have won a place my all time favourites. It is MAC's Candy Yum-Yum. Candy Yum-Yum is a neon, blue-based pink with a matte finish - surprise, surprise! Having seen a couple of my nearest and dearest wearing this lipstick, I had to have it. It's everything I love in a lipstick; pink, bold, and most importantly MATTE! While it's not hydrating, it's not drying in the least! Definitely might be my number one MAC lippy! Candy Yum Yum retails for €19, and can be purchased from Brown Thomas or MAC's flagship Irish store at BT2 on Henry Street in Dublin. A handy tidbit; if you sign up for a BT Loyalty Card, you can collect points that can be used for money off purchases in MAC. Ace!

For a fashion-y favourite, these Primark leggings are just the most comfortable things EVER, and they're in my favourite print right now: TARTAN! These retail at €8, and come in two different colours! I originally bought the red pair, but ended going back a week later to buy the other colour. Primark also stock a woollier version of the blue/green ones!

My last favourite for this month is One Direction's Our Moment fragrance. While I wasn't entirely sold on the band bringing out a fragrance (it seemed sort of.. gimmicky), my opinion changed as soon as I smelled it! It's described as a "sparkling, juicy and feminine fragrance" that is "made up of splashes of fresh fruit and seasonal flowers infused with undertones of warm musk." I fell in love at first whiff, it was right up my street. Even my mother said it was a 'me perfume'! I was only too happy to discover it under the Christmas tree! It ranges in price, from €27 for a 30ml bottle to €49 for a 100ml bottle, and can be found in most pharmacies and department stores.

What are your favourites of December, and 2013? Let me know in the comments!

Until next time, and Happy New Year!,

Elle

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MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #2

This month's playlist is, of course, laden with Christmas songs, how could it not be?! I've also found some new artists that I've been loving, and rediscovered some that I'd forgotten about. Let's dive in!

1. Last Christmas - Wham
2. She Ticks All The Boxes - Bressie
3. You & I - One Direction
4. Bound 2 - Kanye West
5. U.S - Paper Planes
6. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
7. Knee Socks - Arctic Monkeys
8. Girls - The 1975
9. Disco Love - The Saturdays
10. Don't Save Me - Haim
11. 8 Days of Christmas - Destiny's Child
12. Move - Little Mix
13. Does He Know? - One Direction
14. From Nowhere - Dan Croll
15. Rage and Romance - Bressie
16. Teenage Icon - The Vaccines
17. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard
18. Female Robbery - The Neighbourhood
19. Right Now - One Direction
20. Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) - Michael Bublé

What have you had on repeat this month? Has it been all Christmas everything, or have you found some new artists? Let me know below!

Until next time, and Merry Christmas!
Elle.

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FAVOURITES | November 2013.

I've got a wide range of favourites this month, some new, and some rediscovered, so let's jump right in!

My first favourite this month is Rimmel's Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Liner in Nude. I find this liner is perfect for any daytime make up look, as it's not as dramatic as black liner. The nude also helps open up your eyes, and helps make you appear more awake! Perfect for early mornings after those late nights! These go for €5.49 from any Rimmel retailer.

Next up is the Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara in Very Black. If there is one thing you should know about me, it's that I buy two things obsessively; mascara & lipstick! I just can't get enough! The thing I love most about this particular mascara is that the brush is quite small & thin, making for precision application. Ace! I've taken to curling my lashes, using this to set the curl, then going in with Benefit's They're Real to finish off! At €7.49, it's one of Maybelline's cheaper mascaras. 

In keeping with the things I purchase obsessively, my next favourite is, of course, a lipstick! It's 17's Stay Pout Lipstick in the shade Delinquent. Delinquent is a bright fuchsia pink and has great staying power on the lips. The formula is not drying in the slightest, and the finish keeps your lips looking moisturised! The entire Stay Pout collection is fantastic, they have a great range of shades and don't break the bank! The range is available from Boots, and retail at €5.69.

I've raved about Bleach London products countless times before (see here & here), but I'm not done yet! This month, I am loving their Super Cool Colours. What started as an innocent ombré with their Bruised Violet dye, turned into an all over colour in a matter of days! First time around, I diluted the dye with conditioner to get a muted, almost pink shade. A week later, I left the dye undiluted, and simply went for it! The result? A gorgeous, rich true purple! If like me, you want a quick & easy way to change it up a bit, then here is your solution. Simply shampoo your hair, towel dry it, and pop in your Super Cool Colour of choice. Et volià, you have transformed yourself! The dye lasts 2 to 10 washes, depending on your own hair colour, so it's not a huge commitment. They've got a great range of colours too! Can you tell that I'm totally in love with the Bleach brand yet?! I can't wait to try out some more of the colours! The Super Cool Colours retail for €6.79, and are available from select Boots stores & Boots online.

A couple of weeks ago, I posted my Ultimate Wishlist, and on said list was American Apparel's Denim Sherpa Jacket. Retailing for €135, it was, and still is, way out of my price range! Fear not, Primark has come to the rescue once more! They have a mid-wash denim sherpa jacket in stock, a dead ringer for American Apparel's one, and at €21, it's a fraction of the price AA are charging. Score! I honestly haven't stopped wearing it since purchasing. 

Last, but by no means least, we have the fantastic lads in One Direction and their 3rd studio album, Midnight Memories. Pegged to take top spot on all charts this side of Christmas, Midnight Memories is deserving of all the praise and success! There's not really much else I can say without gushing embarrassingly! Being completely honest, there is nothing about Midnight Memories that I don't like! I can tell it'll be on repeat indefinitely! One thing I will say, go for The Ultimate Edition. You can thank me later! Midnight Memories is available for download from iTunes, as well as in stores worldwide.

What are some of your favourites this month? Let me know in the comments!

Until next time,
Elle.

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MUSIC | Monthly Playlist #1

I thought as a break from my usual spiel, at the end (or near the end) of each month, I'd post a playlist of what I'm listening to! 

This month's playlist has some new ones, some old ones and some cheeky guilty pleasures! Let's dive in! 

1. Story Of My Life - One Direction
2. Boy - Little Mix
3. Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know - Britney Spears
4. Sweater Weather - The Neighbourhood 
5. Take Me To Church - Hozier
6. I See Fire - Ed Sheeran
7. Dangerzone - Kenny Loggins
8. If I Could Change Your Mind - Haim
9. Not Like The Movies - Katy Perry
10. Can We Dance? - The Vamps
11. Her Every Flaw, Her Every Virtue - Bressie
12. Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell
13. Can't Sleep - Paper Planes
14. Over Again - One Direction
15. Borderline - Madonna
16. Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus
17. I Wish - Cher Lloyd ft. TI
18. Can't Fight The Moonlight - Leann Rimes
19. Holy Grail - Jay-Z ft. Justin Timberlake
20. You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates  

That's it for November's playlist! What have you been listening to this month?! 

Until next time, 
Elle. 

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FAVOURITES | October 2013

These were meant to be a part of my beauty favourites, but it was already longer than it needed to be! I'm slowly, but surely, figuring this out, so bare with me while I work out some kinks! There's not too many, and I promise to try be less long winded! Let's jump right in!

In terms of fashion pieces, I've only had one this month that I just cannot get enough of. It's these black boots from New Look. They retail at €59.99, but bare in mind, they are real leather, so you'll get your money's worth! I couldn't find these particular boots in the online store, but they could be still available for purchase in New Look stores. I adore these boots. I've worn them as much as physically possible. It does take a few wears to get them super comfortable, but for a boot that will last be the whole winter and then some, it's well worth it. I cannot speak highly enough of them! While these particular boots may not be in everyone's price range, but I do know that Primark have a very similar pair for a third of the price (€22.00), and they come in both black, and a tan colour.

Books wise, while travelling, I picked up The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. I will admit, the sole reason I picked this book up was because I had enjoyed the movies so much both times I saw it! What I wasn't expecting was to find that the book was so different to the movie adaptation, having read online that they stuck closely to the story line! It became this brand new story, and I was unsure how it would end. I loved it immensely! So much so that I'm planning to buy the rest of the series. It is a bit daunting, beginning a book series with 5 books already published, and another on the way in 2014. Don't let that put you off! This series will have you chomping at the bit to get your hands on the next one (believe me, I'm speaking from experience here!).

In the spirit of Halloween, my movie favourites are some festive classics. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus must watches for me during the spookiest time of year! Both movies are jam packed with songs to sing 'til your heart's content, and aren't so scary that you'll be awake until Christmas! Perfect for scardey cats like me! 

Musically, October has been one for my favourites. I've been listening to four records in constant rotation: Arctic Monkeys' AM, Kings Of Leon's Mechanical Bull, Days Are Gone by Haim and The 1975's self titled debut. I could wax lyrical about these albums for days, just know that they all fantastic and sometimes splashing out on the deluxe edition is worth the extra euros!

Now, I couldn't mention musical favourites without mentioning my loves, One Direction (I like 'em - sue me!). Their newest single Story Of My Life was released this week, and the video will be online this coming Sunday. I'm not gonna lie, I really like the song! It usually takes me quite some time to warm up to songs, especially singles from unreleased records, but it was an instant love affair. Story Of My Life, available for download on iTunes, is from 1D's upcoming third album, Midnight Memories, which will be released November 25th of this year (expect a review to follow the release!).

This last favourite, I forgot to include in my beauty favorites. It's the Sephora Daily Brush Cleaner. I'll be the first to admit, I'm very, very lazy when it comes to cleaning my brushes. It's shocking. Prior to this, I'd never even purchased a brush cleaner, opting to use home remedies instead. At last, I have seen the light. This daily cleaner is quick and easy, and takes minimal effort. Perfect! 6 pumps covers the largest of brushes, then you lightly swipe the brush across a clean cloth until clean, then leave to dry. It's that simple. This product costs around €6.50 and can be purchased from any Sephora store. 

That's it for my monthly favourite! Hopefully next month, I'll be able to fit them all into the one post! Also, I kind of want to play around with how I lay out these types of posts. If anyone has any suggestions, or if you like this layout, please share your thoughts. Don't be a stranger!

Until next time, 

Elle. 

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