#JuneBBC day 3 : Favourite Hair Products

Hey guys so todays Beauty Blogger Challenge is Favourite Hair Products and my first favourite product has to be Tesco Maximum hairspray, i've never had a hairspray hold my hair so well and it also brushes out easily. The packaging is a bit of a turnoff but the quality of the hairspray out rides it so I can't complain. The Loreal Elvie extraordinary oil, who hasn't heard of this wonder product, regarding a soft luxurious shine it definitely does what it says on the tin. I was a bit skeptical at first of the hype around this oil but it was surprisingly better than expected. Schwarzopf got2b big volume mousse is what I turn to when I want that extra volume added to my roots, I am blessed with thick hair but this mousse gives a boost to my roots. My next favourite has to be Herbal Essence light reflecting serum is a joy to use, it leaves my hair with a smooth sleek finish which I adore. The last product has to be the John Frieda frizz ease protective styling spray it nourishes and protects my hair as I use quite a lot of heat on it so this spray is perfect. I spray a small amount on damp hair from root to tip. 
What do you think of my favourites ? What your favourite hair products ?

#JuneBBC Day 2 : Favourite Brushes

So todays Beauty Blog Challenge is favourite brushes, it took me awhile to narrow my favourites down to these six beauties. First off is Real Techniques blush brush by samantha chapman, everyone is familiar with Pixiwoo and is a favourite amongst every beauty blogger. What caught my eye and made this brush stand out was the sleek design to the tapered tip to the soft bristles, I love everything about this brush. I use this brush for blush but mostly bronzer as it gives a beautiful blended flawless finish. Lately I have been using the Royal & Langnickel silk pro powder brush for setting my foundation as it is a large brush, it is perfect for the simple fact that I use less powder on my dry skin. For that airbrushed finish I look upon my trusty Bdellium tool in 955, how could you not fall in love with this beautiful bright green stippling brush. Another Royal & Langnickel silk pro brush in c450,  it is a  flat eyeliner which I use to define my eyebrows with. This Angle shader brush by Royal & Langnickel in c500 is perfect for highlighting your browbone. Last but not least my one and only Crease blending brush C430 by Royal & Langnickel, would you believe when I first started my makeup artistry course I hated the guts of this brush, I could not for the life of me control it and was left looking like a clown (not a pretty look). I have learnt to adore it, the bristles are soft as velvet and it has the ability to blend and create soft edges to achieve a flawless eye makeup look. 

What are your favourite brushes ?

#JuneBBC 1.Favourite Eyeliner

Hey guys so after hearing about the exciting June Beauty Blogger Challenge  I decided to jump on board as i've always wanted to get involved in a challenge like this one, it's a great fun way to ease myself back into blogging. If you are interested in joining in it's not too late, check out Girl Fridays Beauty Blog for more information on what's involved and the daily topics. My only down fall will be reading other peoples posts that are involved with JuneBBC and having a huge wish list the length of my arm, oh the joys of being broke and unemployed. 

(The picture does not show how pigmented they really are)
Todays topic is favourite eyeliners, I am not really a major fan of eyeliner as of lately i've been giving it a miss in my daily makeup routine. I find black way too harsh in my waterline or under my eye which I only ever wear it on a night out with dramatic eye makeup, that being said I must actually purchase a brown eyeliner to use in my everyday makeup. First off we have Inglot soft precision eyeliner in 42, this burgundy colour is to die for, I wear this blended under my lashline with a brown smokey eye. This flattering shade would look amazing on brown eyes as it makes the eye pop and stand out. The Essence long lasting eye pencil in 05 c'est la vie is a fab soft creamy silver eye pencil suitable for a night on the town, I really am fond of the brand Essence as I feel they have stepped up their game recently in producing exceptional quality makeup for cheap as chips. Bourjois metallic eyeliner in 54 bleu clinquant, this was an impulse buy awhile back as I was attracted to the vibrant blue metallic colour, for months on end it sat neatly at the bottom of my makeup bag untouched. After seeing Cara Delevinge wearing an orange lip and bright blue eyeliner on the runway I was sold and that was it. I love how white eyeliner brightens the eye and instantly enlarging your eyes, I have been using Natural Collection eye lines. this eyeliner applies smoothly and is quite pigmented which I adore. And last but not least my holy grail product Essence gel eyeliner in 01 midnight to paris, I am utterly shocked and gutted that this product is been discontinued, why you ask ? basically to make room for new products. I have become so attached to this gel eyeliner, I am absolutely devastated so I have stocked up before it's too late. I must confess that this gel eyeliner is by far the best I have tried, it is extremely pigmented and of a creamy consistency that is easy to work with, the staying power is beyond amazing, it will not budge. I must stop i'm becoming too emotional talking about this product !!!
What's your favourite eyeliner ? Are you joining in on the BBC challenge ?  

Woman's World Show 2013

Hi everyone, I wasn't going to blog until I had my layout sorted out but I have an amazing event I wanted to post about for you guys. The lovely Anastasia Campion contacted me about The Woman's World Show on in Simmonscourt in the RDS that is taking place this June bank holiday. This event is in conjunction with The Womens Mini-Marathon. 
This event includes leading experts and exhibitors from the worlds of fashion, health, food, beauty and wellbeing, with it being the largest female event in Ireland, it is a must. There will also be 15 catwalks taking place over the weekend event, celebrity experts will grace the stage giving advice on this years summer trends, to how to dress for your body shape and more. Womans world will bring an arena full of health checks, sporting specialists, sports retailers to cater to your sporting needs. If that wasn't enough there will be a great lineup of top chefs on the Knor Live Chef stages with lessons and tips to conquer the gourmet goddess in us all. This is an amazing weekend you don't want to miss out on, so grab your girlfriends and book your place for the ultimate feel-good event of the summer. You can download your tickets for free for a limited time only as tickets will be 12euro at the door, so hurry on over to WomansWorldShow  to get yours. 

Is anyone attending this amazing event ? 

Xo

WELL WE MEET AGAIN

And I am officially back as of now after a much needed break. The past few months have been hard for a number of reasons, I managed to get stuck in a nasty rut for quite some time and my motivation to blog went out the window with just about everything else in life. I feel awfully guilty for just abandoning my readers and the blogging community, I really did go the wrong way about it but I was not in the most healthiest mind set. All that aside i'm more positive about life and i'm trying to make the most of it as of now, onwards and upwards. I'm looking forward to get back into blogging as I have missed it shockingly, so keep your eyes peeled for brand new posts in the next few days.As today was such a nice day as the sun was out I decided to bring the dogs down the park, there is something about the sun that never fails to put people in a good mood. I brought the camera with me to take a few pictures to show you guys as my local park is one of my favourite places to be, not to say it was a struggle to get a decent picture of my dogs as they never sit still for more than a second. 

Denim Shirt // Pennies (Primark)

Military Shirt // Urban Outfitters

Skirt // Topshop

Shoes // Pennies

Collar Chain // Pennies (Primark)

Hope you all had a lovely weekend. 

Essence - Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn - Shimmer Powder

Hey guys, it's been awhile !!! I swear I've the worst luck when it comes to blogging, from my Iphone smashing and not having a camera to my laptop acting up, I've been utterly stressed out. Anyways, onward and upwards. 
As a fan of The Twilight Saga I was pretty excited to see one of my favourite makeup brands come up with a special limited edition collection to celebrate the movie release. For anyone seeking for that desirable luminous glowing complexion like Bella's it is surely achievable with the Essence Breaking Dawn Shimmer Powder (01 Bella's Secret). The packaging is quiet simple but appealing as it is clear plastic which enables you to see the product inside and is easy to clean. The formula is soft and very finely mild with plenty of product and at 3.29euro it is a steal. Dust this illuminating powder over your cheek bones to give you that golden champagne radiance that lasts and is just to die for. I've been constantly using this in my daily routine and I am beyond impressed with the perfect beautiful glow I achieve with this product. 

Pros:PigmentedPriceSoft Highlighter that is Build-ableNatural Glow
Cons:Limited Edition
Over all verdict:This highlighter is an all round winner, if you are looking for an elegant healthy glow I can not recommend this highlighter enough, it even is comparable to Mac Mineralize Skinfinish. 


Have you tried this product, what do you think of it ? / What is your favourite highlighter ?

Come Away To The Water ...

Thought i'd treat you lot to another OFTD post, i'm trying to get the hang of it as i'm terrible at 'modeling and posing' for other people, I must invest in a good tri pod. Yesterday I went to see The Hobbit and wow it was extremely amazing, if you haven't seen it yet I can't recommend it enough. The special fx's where unreal, I was so intrigued by the make-up and clothing, made me realise how badly I want to make it into the film industry, either costume design or a makeup artist would be my chosen path (fingers crossed). Now I just have to work hard at building my portfolio and gaining experience. Yesterdays outfit was quiet casual with my army Nirvana T that i'm loving at the minute, Creepers and Levi's which is a everyday pick for me. The gold Casio watch was a Christmas gift from my Mam which i'm in love with, it's my baby.

Leather Jacket // Pennies Mens Army Nirvana Tshirt // Pennies Levi's // Urban Outfitters Creppers // Amazon Necklace // New Look Holy Bracelets // Pennies Casio Watch // Asos

Don't leave me high, Don't leave me dry.

Hey guys, another OFTD post, god i'm on a roll lol. I take that back, i'm a little late posting this, my OFTD was taking on Friday I just have been way too busy to post it till now. So Friday night I went out with my mates on the town, yes it was a mad one and I sure did pay for it the next day. Shots are the devil, never again, but sure don't we always say that until next time around. I went for a casual rock chick look with my Ramones T Shirt ,Disco Pants and of course my ever so beautiful Spiked Boots.  Ramones T Shirt // Pennies Disco Pants // River Island Spiked Boots // Local Shoe Shop Chain Necklace // Forever 21 Holy Bracelets // Pennies

Not really sure how to feel about it, Something in the way you move...

Hey guys, happy new year :) hope 2013 will bring happiness, health and amazing memories !!! Finally I got a new camera so i'll be posting more often now, as iphone photos just don't do the job. I changed the colour of my hair, I got bored of the orange so I've moved on to a purple / pinky colour for now, give me a week or so and it will be something different. So this is just a quick Outfit Of The Day post, just something casual and comfy to head down the town for a bit of retail therapy.  Had to show off my lil Riley, he is getting soooo big and bold. 

Leather Jacket : Pennies Checked Shirt : Stradivarius Green Jeans : New Look Gold Studded Boots : Bought off a blogger

Christmas with an Eating Disorder : Tips

For many people the holidays are a time of joy and celebration, a time to gather with family and friends and indulge and enjoy the traditional fest. For someone with an eating disorder it can be less than enjoyable as the holiday season are often anxiety ridden and centered around the subject of food, in fact it can be an nightmare to say the least. With anorexia and bulimia present, Christmas hasn't been the usual family fun time of the year for me, instead it has been very lonely and quiet stressful . An eating disorder is a horrid illness, it can be painfully tormenting for the sufferer and their family and friends. I constantly would be filled with guilt that would provoke total avoidance during the Christmas period, last Christmas having been invited down to spend Christmas day down in my aunties for dinner, I was too mentally and physically sick to face Christmas , so I spent it in bed alone, locked up inside my own mind. Hopefully this year will be different and i'll be able to fight through it.  I decided to write a post of helpful tips for coping with the pressure that can arise around Christmas time, my main desire as you already are aware of is to at least help someone, even be it one person. Below is a list of few tips to make the Christmas season more manageable. 

Plan Ahead

If you are visiting family and friends in advance you may consider letting people know how you are feeling, I don't mean tell everyone Bob, Joe and John, just people who you feel comfortable with who will support you on the day. Talk to them about your fears around food so they can try and ease the anxiety and stress, if you don't feel comfortable doing so as I know it can be quiet scary and daunting, another idea would be to write down on a piece of paper how you're feeling and give it too a family member. It can also be helpful to give close ones information to help them understand due to the medias misleading ignorance towards eating disorders. Meal and serving size should be decided in advance, try negotiate a way of your needs been met to prevent stressing out. 

During the Meal

It can be helpful to talk about general light topics during the meal, but be prepared for unnecessary comments about food/weight that may arise, as people don't intend on triggering you it easily can slip someones mind. Have someone supportive sitting next to you during the meal can make it a lot easier. Avoid reacting defensively as closed loved ones have your best interest at heart, as we all have that one relative that says the wrong thing at the wrong time.

After the Meal

I find it helpful to distract yourself after the meal to keep negative thoughts at bay, maybe take a walk with a family member or listen to your favourite music until the feeling of fullness passes, take time out to relax, I promise you this that the feeling will pass you just got to hang in there !!! If you have a period of behaviors do not beat yourself up over it, just put it behind you and move on as mistake's are bound to happen, nobody is perfect. 
*COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO REDUCE HOLIDAY STRESS*
I wish you all the best and hope you all have a very happy Christmas.
Remember you are worth more than a number on a scales.

take care

Dear Santa, I've been an awfully good girl ...

Whats on your wishlist ?

Weekend Wrap Up

I love when the leaves are scattered on the ground, it's breath taken / I was such a happy bunny when my ts came in the post, 2 great bands to say the least !! /  Treated myself / My xmas tree / Me & Graham just before we headed out on the town / I'm in love with my Chloe esq boots / Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 01 / My stiletto nails that I recently bit off ouccchh / My monthly fix of Elle / Nice skinny latte after a hard days work / The lovely Sarah getting her makeup done by Niamh Martin from Nima Brushes at the Christmas blogger meet up / Emma me & Ellie I love them 2 girls / A Long Island Ice Tea with all the bbloggers / I'm loving this necklace I bought in NewLook recently / James Arthur ooofffft enough said, but i'm extremely delighted he won the XFactor tonight, i'm such a big fan / Penguins are my favourite animal so I just had to buy these adorable pjs. 

Purple Smokey Eye - Night Out

Ello lovelies it's me again, I thought i'd start doing a 'face of the day' post since I am a trainee Make-up artist and love creating different looks and experimenting with makeup as makeup is my art. I had lost my mojo for awhile but it's safe to say I've found it again, praise the lord !!! So this is the makeup I wore out the weekend for a night on the town, it's a smokey purple look which I love, when I go out I usually like to wear quiet heavy looks than what i'd wear for day time. Please do excuse the dodgy big eyebrow, long story short I've giving up hope that i'll wake up with Cara Delevigne fab eyebrows, I know eyebrows are suppose to be sisters not twins but mine where taking the mic one been quiet high arched than the other, so I sorted them out eventually. If you'd like to see more FOTD posts or tutorials please do give me some feed back so I know what my readers are interested in reading. 
It's officially December, Santa is coming in 19 sleeps (yes I checked my xmas count down app on my Iphone) I just love everything about xmas, it's such a magical time of year to spend with friends and family. That reminds me I really need to get my finger out and start the big crimbo shop, where do I begin *sighs* I get so side tracked and end up buying literally everything I put my finger on. Oh and i'll be getting a new camera for xmas so no more dodgy Iphone pictures, about time !!! I've sent my Internationale blogger secret Santa package that the lovely Sandra has organized, I'm so excited for my package to get to my secret Santa  fingers crossed she likes her gifts.

Products Used :

Face 

Primer : Gosh Velvet Touch Foundation Primer

Colour Correcter Cream : Veil Cover Cream

Loose Powder : Hot Totty

Foundation : Nixie Cream Foundation 

Concealer : Mac Select Cover Up

Blush : Mac Style 

Bronzer : Benefit Hula

Highlight : Cheek Stick

Eyes

Lid : Essence Gel Eyeliner in Black, Hot Totty Black eye shadow 

Crease & Lower Lash line :  Hot Totty Purple Loose Pigment

Brow Bone &Inner Tear Duct : Cheek Stick, Hot Totty White Shimmer Eye Shadow

Water Line : Essence Gel Eyeliner in Black

Mascara : Maybelline The Falsies

Eye Brows : Essence Gel Eyeliner in Black

Lips

Balm : Carmex

Lip Liner : Gosh in Nugget

Lip Stick : Maybelline Luminous Beige

Lip Gloss : Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in 04 Nude Lustre

Did you enjoy this look ?

Get To Know Me

Hey Lovelies I've seen this tag on loads of blogs, I thought i'd jump on board and for you guys to get to know me better. 
1. Are you named after anyone ?
 My middle name is Rose after my granny Rose.
2. When was the last time you cried ? Last Thursday in therapy I found myself tearing up.
3. Do you have kids ? I've two fur babies called Lola and Riley.
4. If you were around person, would you be friends with yourself ? Who knows, depends.
5. Do use sarcasm a lot ? Do I what ? Sarcasm is my many language.
6. Will you ever bungee jump ? Hell no, I can't deal with climbing a ladder let alone jumping from a plane.
7. Whats the first thing you notice about people ? I take notice of peoples eyes, I just love eyes. I also notice peoples style.
8. Whats your favourite cereal ? It would have to be Multi Grain Oat Granola and Wheatabix, I have to have my Wheatabix heated up with 2 spoons of canderel. 
9. What is your eye colour ? My eyes are a dark blue. 
10. Scary movies or happy endings ? scary movies !!!! happy endings make me sick, I am such a Grinch lol.
11. Favourite Smell ? Right now i'm wearing Lady GaGa's perfume and it smells divine. I love the smell of cinnamon, it reminds me of Christmas, I also love the smell of cherries, it brings me right back to the days of volunteering in Greece. What girl doesn't love the smell of Lynx, I just melt when a fella smells so good.
12. Summer or Winter ? This is an easy one, winter of course. Everything about winter is just perfect.
13. Computer or TV ? I mostly watch everything online but I love watching Netflix's on the TV. 
14. Whats the furthest you've ever been away from home ? It would have been Turkey.
15. Do you have any special talents ? I can put my whole fist in my mouth, seriously, my mother is so proud of me. No really, I am quiet a creative thinker, I find the beauty in everything, I suppose that is one of my  talents. 
16. Where were you born ? In the "lovely" Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland.
17. What are your hobbies ? Blogging, Shopping, Reading, Walking, (quiet standard and boring) 
18. Do you have any pets ? Pets ? NO I have 3 fur friends, foxy (pom), Lola and Riley (shih tzu).
19. Favourite Films ? The Wedding Singer, The Note Book, The Sawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, The Dark Knight, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Forest Gump, Back To The Future, The Pianist, The Green Mile, Finding Nemo, Toy Story, Pinocchio, 18 Again, Hocus Pocus, Flash Dance, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas  The Magdalene Sisters, In America, Chicago, This Is England 86, Green Street, Sister Act, Saw, The Hangover, The Hunger Games, Transformers, Pride and Prejudiced, Iron Man. (Oh the list goes on)
20. Do you have any siblings ? Yes I have one brother who is 13 years old and I had a sister Chloe who would have been 18 this year.
20 pointless facts about myself, hope you enjoyed.

Tuesday Tips - Zit Zapper

Looking for the perfect spot terminator ? well you can put an end to your search as I've found the perfect potion. Sudocrem ?.... is that not for nappy rash, you say ? Well think again my dear, this cult product is loved by many, even the lovely Cheryl Cole swears by it. I can't live without this little gem of a product.
It is a disinfectant with a mild anesthetic and is hypoallergenic and antibacterial.Sudocrem originated from Dublin (yaaaaay the paddies) in the 1931 and still is as popular as ever. Sudocrem is best used at night because of its thick creamy consistency, I usually leave it over night. I have been using sudocrem on a regular basis when my skin decides to start hating me and manages to leave a nasty breakout which seems to be happening the past week. I currently have a very attractive face full of sudocrem.

 Haven't tried sudocrem yet? I insist you rush out to your local pharmacy or supermarket NOW and see what the fuss is about.
Whats your thoughts on sudocrem?

October Favs

Hey everyone, it's about time I wrote a post, I've been itching to get back into posting but typical of my luck I have had problems with accessing my account. So here's a very late October Faves post, my god it's nearly December already *gulp* I must get into gear and start my Xmas shopping before it's too late. I have been using my Iphone camera hence the awful quality but i'm going to purchases a new camera soon. Oh and i've hit the big 1 0 0, thank you to all my followers, it means the world to me that actually someone out there reads my blog. I am going to have a give away to mark getting to 100 so please stay tuned.

• Naked Palette 2 - I am so glad I purchased this as I've been drooling over the palette for quiet some time but I also was quiet reluctant to buy it. The Naked Palette 2 is more geared towards cool under tones which is perfect for me as I am fair skinned and cool toned, I also prefer the packaging than Naked Palette 1. I absolutely adore and treasure this palette, the shades are very classy and flattering, although it is pricey  I would recommend you go out and buy it now !!!
• Mint Carmex - I love the Carmex brand like no other, this is my go to lip balm and it is by far the best I've come across, it keeps my lips soft and and moisturised especially in the winter when my lips tend to dry out due to the weather. The mint scent is my favourite and with a high SPF of 30 it's defiantly is a winner for me.
• Inglot DuraLine - This is an excellent product as you can create your own eyeliner buy mixing pigments and I find it enhances the colour. If your gel eyeliner dries up a few drops of duraline and you're good to go again. The only down side is the glass bottle so you must be careful. 
• Essence Colour & Go - I love Essences nail varnish, cheap and cheerful but does the job nicely. You need 2 coats for full opacity but at 1.69euro you can't go wrong.
• La Riche Directions - As I have mad orange coloured hair I find that La Riche Directions gives me the intense vibrant colour I am looking for, I usually bleach my hair and apply Tangerine and walaaa I have orange highlighter hair. The dye is semi permittee and is very conditioning, you get a fair amount of product in the tub and a reasonable price. 

Have you tired any of the products mentioned ? Whats your fave products of the month ?