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Have you got your tan, nails and eyelashes ready for the bank holiday weekend?

Well you are in for a real treat with Babydoll cosmetics; high quality products without breaking the bank.

I was delighted to receive so many products from Babydoll. The first product I tried were the nails. Beautifully packaged and presented, I couldn’t wait to try them out. I am not particularly a nail person. I…

So winter has arrived. Time to swap those summer wardrobes for those cosy winter wraps.

Autumn Winter is my favourite time of the year for dressing.  I love the idea of wrapping myself in snuggly coats, soft knits and boots.

Changing to your winter wardrobe, I find is a fun task.  Although when everything is lying in a bundle on the bedroom floor you might regret even attempting it.

So therefore,…

I haven’t posted an outfit update in ages. For the simple reason, as you can probably see from the photos,  the quality of my camera and phone is really pretty rubbish. When a new phone arrives, there will be plenty of updates.

So last week, I was going on a road trip to Carlow. I wanted to be comfortable driving but didn’t want to just throw on a tracksuit. I opted for high waisted jogger pants…

For years, I have been searching for the perfect skin care regime. Like a lot of girls out there, I just use wipes as they are quick and easy to use. But overtime my skin began to get extremely irritated. Reading numerous beauty blogs and magazines, I tried a few different skin care regimes.

Clarins skincare was the first I tried. I used Clarins Cleansing Milk and Clarins Hydra Quench Cream.…

Holiday preparation has a wave of emotions; exciting, stressful, fun and then of course it’s also expensive. You can spend so much on getting last minute bits without even realising; believe me it has happened to me this week!

Thinking I had enough then… Panic! I have loads of tops, no shorts and nothing matches anything and not enough bikinis! Leaving it until late July, beginning of August to…

Maxi Shirt- Two Ways

Two Days – Christening and Longitude Festival (two very different events) wearing the same Maxi Shirt from Misguided.

A great alternative to a kimono and priced at €32.49(10% student discount on top of this) it was really worth the price

http://www.missguided.eu/catalog/product/view/id/122374/s/danka-daisy-print-maxi-shirt/category/545/

With a christening in England and asked to be a Godmother…

When I first saw Kelly Osbourne with her purple hair I thought WOW, I want that, but having black hair I thought it would be too much of an extreme especially the process of even getting it done. The pastel hair then started to creep up on numerous celebrities from Nicole Richie, Katy Perry and Kesha. Even Helen Mirren’s recent BAFTA look certainly had us all talking with her fresh pastel look. She showed us that any age can pull it off.

Kylie Jenner was next with her Aqua Marine blue dip dye hair. Having black hair myself, I thought yes, this could work so I had to have it.

The Process:

My friend who is a hairdresser did it for me. The ends had to be bleached to get rid of the black. Lucky for me it only had to be bleached once. Then she rinsed it and put in the Crazy Color by Renbow. It’s a semi-permanent hair color cream and the colour used was Peacock Blue. I was so happy with how it turned out. I know that it will be difficult to keep vibrant all the time but after every few washes I can put in the crazy colour myself and with weekly treatments, hopefully it will stay in good condition. What do you think?

I was delighted to be a part of this months Stellar magazine photo-shoot with Corina Gaffey and Naomi Gaffey. It is a fantastic magazine packed with both affordable fashion and beauty.

The theme chosen for this shoot was Colour Blocking. The colours featured are green, fuchsia pink, red, cobalt, yellow and tangerine. All such striking colours and beautiful for summer.

The shoot took place in studio and even better I got to work with Christine McWeeney, a friend who I met during the styling course in LA College of Creative Arts.

There are some great pieces in here girls, so get Stellar magazine now to find out where you can purchase all these fantastic colours. I know I wanted everything!

Tip: If you don’t want to wear head to toe in the same colour , mix and match, add your own personality and style to it.

So my obsession with jumpsuits continues after purchasing two recently from Misguided. With a communion and 21st in the space of a couple of weeks, and working full time I needed to order something quick. I opted for the same style jumpsuit but in different colours; Blue and Cream.

 Quick and easy!

Both jumpsuits feature padded shoulders and a discreet zip fastening. The zip does go all the way…

Vita Liberata’s 2-3 week Tanning Lotion – Does it last?

So I started using Vita Liberata’s 2-3 week tanning lotion two weeks ago. Since then I have applied it around five times meaning unfortunately it didn’t last long. I must say I was slightly heartbroken. I thought it would be great for my holiday to Ibiza not having to worry about tanning every couple of days.

Application:

I followed the instructions on the bottle.  When applying the first…

With festival season coming our way and the major fashion influences from the most stylish festival of the year Coachella , it is important that we not only pack the essentials but also key fashion pieces that will bring you through that, hopefully dry day or weekend.

In Ireland you can never be over prepared for a festival. Irish weather is so unpredictable. So it’s all about having cool, funky but affordable looks for all you festival lovers. Don’t overspend as you never know what state they will be in when you arrive home. Buy simple pieces then over accessorize to stay right on trend.

Fashion essentials

1. The Obligatory denim shorts: They are a key statement for not just festivals but also the summer season. Team the shorts with a basic tank top or oversized t-shirt and a leather waistcoat (very Kate Moss inspired).  We would all love a pair of Hunter wellies like Kate Moss but if your budget doesn’t stretch that far, any pair of wellies from Pennys, Dunnes and many more will look just as good and equally on trend.  Change them up with a pair of knee high socks.

Add aviator sunglasses to give it that cool edgy look. Such a simple outfit but comfortable and easy to wear.

Tip: Buy a few pairs of cheaper denim shorts and cut them up. Make them your own style.

2. Simple Strappy Playsuit or Dress: Although playsuits are not port-a-loo friendly they are super cute and super comfortable. Or if you’re not a fan of playsuits try a simple dress, one piece is simple and easy to carry. Team it with an oversized denim or leather jacket.

Doc martins, Chelsea boots or loafers  would look great with this look but with the mucky fields at Irish festivals it may be best to stick with the wellies.

Pop your hair in a messy plait then add earrings and loads of bangles. You will look super cool

Strappy play-suit with cute sunglasses, floral turban head bandana , chain hair crown & the amazing hunter wellies

  3. Rain jacket: Never go to a festival in Ireland without a rain jacket or some sort of waterproof cover. Bring it as well as your leather or denim jacket. Don’t  overspend on a rain coat , just something simple that will keep you dry.

4. Pyjama Pants: So if you’re not into showing your legs or find denims uncomfortable , pyjama pants are the way to go. They are everywhere in the shops , bring a few pairs , great for sleeping in too if you forget your pjs. They would be great for your last day when you’re feeling ruff and your tan has faded. They are effortless but very on trend. Again team them with a tank top, string top and plenty of jewellery. Maybe throw your hair in a top knot .

  Accessories

Change up your looks with accessories

Bag pack: perfect for carrying all your festival essentials

Necklaces and bracelets ; layer up the necklaces and fill your arm with bracelets. Chokers are very on trend this season too.

Floral crown head wrap, chain hair crowns

Turban style headbands

Bowler & fedora style hats

Sunglasses is a must

Some cool hair accesories

                If you really want to stand out from the crowd, a matching two piece set looks great. I personally love them. Matching shorts and top, skirt or top will be sure to grab others attention. Wear something like this on your first day then pack it away so it won’t get ruined.

Festival shopping is always a fun time of year. I can’t wait to start mine.

Celebrity fashion at Coachella 2014

The Haim sisters looking effortlessly stylish in their denims and over-sized tshirts with Kate Bosworth going for a one piece detailed cutout dress. I love this look especially with the added choker, loafers and the cool top knot. Thumbs up to Kate.

Two of my fab friends Kirsty Moore, Pamela Fagan and I (when I was a blondie) off to the phoenix park in our festival gear.

I was delighted to have my name published in the Irish Independents new INSIDER magazine. I assisted Corina Gaffey (fashion Editor) on styling the photo shoot. It turned out amazing. The shoot was based on work wear with a hint of 60′s style, very sophisticated and smart. The shoot took place in various locations on the Dublin streets. The weather was in our favour that day and really made it a…

Look effortlessly stylish in that sexy jumpsuit

Jumpsuits are a key trend for all year round. They are great for winter with a pair of heels , then summer with flats if you want to dress it down. They are so versatile and suitable for every occasion depending on the way it’s accessorised. Everyone needs at least one in their wardrobe. If I am stuck for something to wear the jumpsuit never lets…