The Perfect Date Night Outfit

Hello Lovelies, 

So now that exam are over I'm finally getting back into enjoying my free time after weeks of study. I still havent fully gotten around the fact that I'm now finished college but I'm slowly getting back into the habit of sleeping in and days spent in pajamas. 

However I dont always lie about. Last weekend himself and I headed off on a lovely date night to celebrate finishing exams for moi and wish him luck for his professional exams next month. It was a definitely needed chilled out night with italian food and lots of red wine. 

I couldnt have asked for more. 

It was also my last 'happy' meal for the next few weeks. Only a few weeks left until I head off into the sun and I'm determined to get my ass in shape and a good few inches smaller. 

I'm actually typing this in full gym gear post workout. now thats what I call dedication.  Thankfully I didn't wear gym gear to dinner. Not sure that would substitute as the perfect date night outfit. 

Instead I went summery and colourful. Leaving all black (apart from chanel of course) at home and instead diving deep into my wardrobe in search of bright colours. 

I've become so used to throwing on black during the winter months so its nice to get a pop of colour and whites in when its summery and warm outside, although that being said Dublin has been on and off with clouds and rain. 

For dinner I wore; 

Blazer; Topshop

Top; Topshop

Jeans; Topshop

Heels; Kurt Geiger

Bag; Chanel

Necklace; H&M 

I'm getting far to excited for the proper summer sunshine to kick in. I've been window shopping, and sometimes actual shopping, some amazing bikinis and dresses for summer. Heres hoping the weather keeps up and I can actually wear them! 

x

A Well Deserved Night Out

Hi lovelies

So as some of you may know from my constant ramblings I'VE FINISHED COLLEGE!! I sat my final "final" exams on Thursday and couldn't be happier. Hopefully they all went ok and come the beginning of July my results prove it. So as a celebration was in order I headed out with college for a seriously celebratory night filled with drunken heart to hearts and a very very sore head the next morning.

There's no better way to celebrate the end of exams than with loads of champers and fab company.

For the night I wore

Top: Zara

Cardi: Topshop

Leggings: H&m

Shoes: Topshop

Clutch: Primark/Penny's

I had planned to wear a skirt but that's to a tanning malfunction I look as if I applied my tan on in the dark so leggings were the best way to go.

I honestly can't wrap my head around that were finished. It's still so weird to me. I don't know what to do with myself. I have a fab interview on Wednesday, so hopefully things come true, wish me luck!! One thing I am sure of is that I'm not letting any one of my college friends leave , I shared far too many memories with them to let them go. As sad as it is to be done I honestly am so happy to finally be able to grow up. 

I'm now so ready to get off on holidays and properly relax. It's only a little over a month and I can't wait. My tan and cocktails are calling me.

Are any of you in the middle of exams.?. Hopefully there all going fab! Its all worth it when they are done.

X

Life Lately

Hi Lovelies 

So exam season had thanfully  coming to a close and I couldnt be happier. These are my (hopefully) final ever exams and honestly I'm soo happy there  done. 

Im so happy they've been going well, well I say that now dont quote me if the results so differently. I wanted to do a life lately post because I absolutely love doing them and I hate that I haven't been personal on this blog in a long time. 

My Nespresso machine has become my best friend and #1 study buddy these last few weeks. I find myself up far to early for my eyes to function and studying all through the day so a black coffee is not only great to have its a necessity. 

And to make me feel a bit prettier while drinking my coffee and writing out my notes I've started summer early on my nails. I blogged about these butter london polishes already and believe me when I say you will love them! 

Another thing keeping me occupied when taking a break from studying is my hair. I bought these bad boys a while back in boots and finally, with a good two glasses of wine, I got the never to do it on saturday, with the help of himself of course. I used the darker shade on the majourity of my hair and I really love the effect its given. 

I love how light it is for summer. I've never dyed my hair until recently and quite weary about going near my roots but for the moment this is perfect. I think I may do this shade a bit more and slightly higher in to the roots to make it more intense but may wait a while first. Not sure if ill touch the blonder shade. Just a tad bit scared to go that blonde........ but could go there soon enough. 

Wine O'clock has become a firm time on my studying schedule lately! As long as I dont have an exam the next morning 1 class certainly wont hurt......and Im sure 3 wont either. 

what have you guys been up to lately? are you doing exams as well? 

x

Urban Decay/ Mac Birthday Blog Giveaway!!!!

Hi lovelies,

So as many of you know it was my blogs birthday at the beginning of this month. I have had this blog for 4 years, But only became seriously committed in the last year. It's also an amazing month for me as I'm now finished university!!!!

I wanted to share this amazing time in my life with all of you and I thought the best way to do this is to give you guys some amazing goodies.

This competion is opening completely internationally and can be entered by anyone who qualifies. I've decided to give away

• the amazing Naked Basics eyeshadow palette which I recently featured in my monthly favourites or a 
• MAC Lippy from their permanent collection.

 I know how expensive it is to stock up and create a good make up collection and eyeshadow's & Lippys are a great way to add to your collection and change a face every time.

This palette is perfect for both day and night. It's incredibly versatile.
And of course I won't be giving my actual palette as that's just nasty. I will be gifting a brand new one to the lucky winner<3

Mac Lipsticks are an essential part of my everyday routine and would love to add this to yours as well 

This giveaway will run for 3 weeks, until the 5th of June. Hopefully you guys enjoy it and will enter. Cant wait to see who wins!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Also don't forget to put your email in the comment box because the the winner will be notified by email.

good luck

x

The Perfect Summer Accessories

Hi lovelies, 

So as I'm in the summer mood lately I love showing you all my amazing summer finds. I recently did a post on my summer bikini picks some of which I stocked up on myself , and now I have some seriously adorable and stylish summer accessories to add to you summer wardrobe. 

These pieces are the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe wether your roaming around town meeting the girls for cocktails or your lounging on the beach topping up you tan. I cannot wait to get my hands on these myself. Coming from Accessorize which I have been a lover off for years , these pieces are part of the Eden collection. It is the perfect selection of bohemian  and style at amazing prices. 

How much do you love this collection. It is filled with such incredible pieces that I cannot wait to wear. They would go perfectly with every outfit and are so practical. I especially love the statement necklaces. When I go away I usually limit my wardrobe to bikinis during the day and a simple skirt and tank top at night so I love to pair statement necklaces with them to add a bit of colour. The lemon yellow clutch would also be the perfect addition to brighten up an outfit as well. 

Cannot wait to treat my self to a few of these pieces. At such good prices it would be rude not to. Why not have a look at the Accessorize website and pick a few of the pieces up for yourself, its exactly what I'm doing this right now.

What's your favourite summer accessory? 

X

Candy Nails! Butter London Nail Polish Review

Hi Lovelies, 

Hope you all are well, I'm finally nearing the end of my exams, thank god... so it's really really beginning to feel a lot like summer. I'm getting so excited to get out into the sun and enjoy myself with maybe a cocktail or two in hand, and to accompany that cocktail I shall have some colourful summer nails. 

A few months ago I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of Butter London's new Spring Collection , and even luckier to walk away with some lovely goodies from the evening. 

I featured this in my post about the launch, but honestly think they need a post on their own. They are quickly becoming my go to colours for the summer and I cannot wait to sit on the beach in Spain with perfectly pastel panted nails (that was a lot of p's)

These are perfect colours to go with any bikini

I have never come across such pigmented nail polishes before, one coat is pretty much perfect, although I'm always a double coat person with polish. 

They are so summer-y and colourful, they are the perfect way to get me out of my winter nails and into some amazingly colourful options. 

I've been wearing Kerfuffle for the last while, on top of the most amazing fake nails ever- they are my new obsession. I got an insane amount of complements with this colour on my nails and it definitely made writing out mountains of notes for my exams a lot easier. 

Whats your favourite colour from the Butter London collection?? 

x

April Favourites

Hi lovelies,

Can't believe another month has already passed, actually only feels like 2 weeks ago that I posted my March Favourites. It's crazy!.

I love doing favourites posts. I always switch up my makeup and fall in and out of love with different pieces so its great to be able to remind my self what I love again and again. It's also nice to take a bit of time out and pamper myself with these items and relax from exams.

I have such a variation of different favourites this month.

Benefit Fake Up

I posted about these a while back when I was fortunate to be invited to the launch. They are an amazing non crease hydrating concealer. I've fallen in love with the shade "Light" for under my eye. I have horrible dark circles thanks to a missing enzyme I'm my liver (*TMI*) so this really tones them down and makes them disappear.

I've also being using the "Dark" shade as a contour for my cheek bones instead of bronzer for those hot days (yes we've had a "few"). It's the perfect bronze colour and is easily blended. I'd definitely urge everyone to try this during the summer. This will for sure be packed in my summer make up bag

Benefit "Pore-fessional"

I've dug this out from deep within my makeup drawer a while ago and now it's become a daily element in my makeup routine. I've been using it as a primer to hide all my little pores or over my make up to do the same , or if I'm feeling a little "adventurous" I'll do both! It just make everything disappear and makes your skin so insanely flawless. This + my beauty blender is a godsend!!!!!!

Cocoa Brown Tan

I've been an avid user of this for a few months now and can't believe it's this baby's first appearance on my blog. An Irish created product it's a fake tan which sets within 1HOUR!! And continues to set for up to 3 for a deeper colour. Now anyone who knows me knows I love love love my fake tan. So much so going out without it makes me feel genuinely naked. I'm also one of those people who applies tan from the boobs up and sometimes on the feet. So the majority of the time tan is only where visible, this really causes issues when I realise I'm heading out one night with only tan on my upper body- insert cocoa brown here. Slap this one, do your make up and you hair and "BOOM" your tanned and ready to go. Ill be having a full review on this in the next few weeks, have to go and stock up first I've used all mine up over the last few weeks

Butter London "Jasper"

While stuck in doors studying like crazy I started making my nails feel like summer at least. This is the most summer-esque colour in my collection and I love it. It's so fun and cute and just perfect to make me feel a bit perkier when writing out reels of marketing and events notes. Only 2 more weeks left so thankfully I'm nearly done. Ill have a full review of this up during the week including some of the other colours from the Butter London collection.

NARS Laguna

This has been in my collection for a few months now (Hit the pan on it to, so upset). I got it as part of the birthday makeup haul from mum and dad and I love it. It was one of those beauty items I kept hearing about so I just had to have it. It's so pigmentation and I love that it's not shimmery as well, I get enough of that from my highlighter. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who is in the market for a new bronzer. Ill be stocking up on a new one soon enough.

Urban Decay "Naked Basics Palette

This was also from my birthday haul from mum and dad. I originally wanted it purely for convenience for traveling and packing in my clutch on a night out, but since I started using it I've found I use it more than my Naked 1&2. Granted I still adore them for more of a dimension in colours and shimmers but this is perfect for transitioning a day to night look. It's definitinitely a go to if you want to try out one of the Naked palettes. It has the perfect matts and an amazing shimmer,. You can buy it on BeautyBay.com with free international delivery (this really is a reason to stock up on more essentials as well....)

So what are your favourites for April??

X