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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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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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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