Hands up who has a faux fur addiction? *raises both hands*

This gilet was reduced to just £30 in River Island a few weeks back. It’s sold out online but check out your local branch as mine still had a few even up until yesterday. It’s extremely cosy as you would expect and I just love the sixties vibe it has going on. I’d classify most fur as sexy but this one is definitely cute!

The hair has been scraped back into one of those ridiculous 2″ ponytails that I always ridicule others for. Frankly it’s this or the chop right now as I am totally fed up with my unruly barnet.

My boots are from Next and cost £78. More than I would have liked to pay but I think this design is a forever classic and I wanted to invest in a comfortable, quality leather pair. I tried SO many on, including most notably the Topshop Dashing ones, which are around the same price but imo really uncomfortable and badly sized.

Next isn’t somewhere I would normally shop but they’re definitely on my shoe-radar now. If you likey too then check them out asap as these appear to be selling out fast!

xo

Technically Tuesday’s outfit but this lazy ass has only got round to uploading the pics

Dress – Warehouse Sale £30

Totally loving this frock. Colourful, beautiful shape and such a comfortable silky feel fabric. Easy to dress up or down. I wore it last week with a waist cincher belt and it looked amazing!

Tights – Primark Sale £1

Shoes – Oasis Sale £40

Necklace – New Look Sale £2

Do you see a pattern? LOL I almost never pay full price for any clothing that I buy. For a number of reasons I guess, but mostly because I cannot stand seeing something I’ve spent a fortune on inevitably reduced a few months later. Absolute killer.

Make-up wise I’m still loving my Bobbi Brown Beach Shimmer Brick, and I’m also digging pink eyeshadow. Really brings out my eyes. Lid combo is MAC Expensive Pink, Girlie and Cranberry. The crease is blended out with a touch of MAC Twinks. Warm and pretty imo.

I’ve also got a great 30+ skincare routine down, more of that shortly.

xo

Now THIS is my kinda highlighter! *pushes Stereo Rose MSF to the back of the drawer*

I give you the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Beach.

Apologies for the shitty macro quality. I’m currently using my Dad’s Coolpix while I wait on my new camera being delivered. To say it can’t cope with getting up close and personal is an understatement.

I picked Beach up in my local House of Fraser. On first sight I thought it appeared too reddy and dark in tone and I was convinced it would just look like shimmery mud on my pale skin. Thankfully I took the advice of the MA for once and had it applied. I was pleasantly surprised, very surprised.

Even with a generous swirl of all the colours it simply creates a beautiful peachy glow.

It not only highlights in that lovely powder to cream finish but it also deposits “subtle” colour. Exactly what I want from this kind of product.

I definitely don’t want a tonne of orange/pink product sitting bizarrely where it shouldn’t. Beach is wearable gorgeousness!

OOTD is another comfy number. It’s a bank holiday in Northern Ireland today and that can be either fun or a bit of a nightmare due to the nature of the holiday….

I think we’ll just hang around the house today and catch up on all those little DIY jobs we’ve been meaning to do.

I’m wearing Asda Ski Pants, a grey tunic from Tesco sale that creases like a mutha!! and white Havaianas

xo

Well it’s actually yesterdays Face of the Day but we’re not about to fall out over a little stretch of the truth…right?

Crack a smile love!!

Working the "Lollipop26 pose"

Face

• Dior Forever Foundation Shade 010
• ELF Mineral Glow in Shimmer to set

Eyes

• ELF Studio Eye Primer
• ELF Studio Eyeliner & Shadow Stick in Black/ Smoke
• Rimmel The MAX Volume Flash Mascara in Ultra Black
• MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked

Lips

• MAC Angel Lipstick
• Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Buff

I’m really impressed with the new ELF Studio Line, in particular the Eyeliner & Shadow Stick, it applies with great pigmentation and a smooth finish. Zero drag to the delicate eyelid which gets a big thumbs up from my 30 year old peepers. I’ll be ordering the other 2 shades available and I hoping they expand this range.

I can also highly recommend the Eye Primer. I must admit that I was really sceptical about this product, but at £3.50 I thought it was worth a whirl. It’s a thick concealer type consistency and comes in stick form. I applied it under my eye makeup about 10am yesterday morning and took this picture late last night.

As you can see there is no creasing which is impressive as it was a humid rainy day here. Yes, the shadow has dispersed slightly but that’s to be expected after a full days wear.
It actually held up better for me than Too Faced, which creases hideously on me after anything over 8 hours wear.

If you’re on a budget you need this primer!

xoxo

Some of you were asking on Twitter what I got while out on Tuesday doing birthday shopping, I’m always a bit reluctant to do the whole “haul” thing as I don’t want anyone to think I’m boasting, but I know myself how much I love seeing what other people buy.
Please bear in mind though that birthday money was used to purchase everything, I only have a Saturday job and would never normally spend this much on cosmetics etc. It’s so much easier to spend other peoples money

So with all my excuses for my extravagance out of the way… voila!

Clothing, two empire style tops (perfect for hiding tummy and accentuating the boobies), the bow one (<3 bows) is from H & M and the coral one is from Dunnes, I have the coral top also in blue and grey, I’m that type of person, like it? Buy it in all available colours. Just call me Elton…

A pearl and gold effect bow necklace from Miss Selfridge & cute silver bow diamante earrings from Peacocks

A Hello Kitty make-up bag from Claire’s, this is my third? If I see one I just have to buy it, its an illness

The Laura Ashley storage drawer set from WH Smith, this is to hide all my pigments, palettes and Cream Colour Bases in, thanks to Bubblegarm who alerted me to the fact it was reduced

MAC brushes, namely the 136, 187 & 227 and also a refill of Wedge eyeshadow and I picked up Brulé which I have yet to try out. Matt nearly had a coronary when he heard the brush prices, however good brushes really are an investment if you look after them, especially in my line of work

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink, yet to try but always hearing its better than one of my favourites, Fluidline, so going to test that theory out

Chanel Bronze Universel, again bought due to the hype surrounding the product at the moment and the fact that I am STILL searching for my holy grail in regards to bronzer

A refill of my fave solid cleanser Lush Baby Face and a small bottle of the Tea Tree Toner Water which my friend Kelly recommended

Lashes, lashes and lashes…. check out the Miss Eyelure range, I’ve been using these in college and they are foolproof if you’re not so good with the falsies, pre-glued and take 2 secs to apply, super sticky and stay put all night. The little corner ones are amazing and sooo flirty.

Two Faced Shadow Insurance, just to try something different, I’m an UDPP gal when it comes to eyeshadow bases, but I’m always willing to be proved wrong

And finally some Maybelline Volum’ Express Mascara that was recommended by Anne Marie (I think) and a Rimmel brow pencil, cheap and cheerful!

Let me know if you have any experience with the products I picked up, suggestions on use etc

xoxox

As my twitter friends are aware, @cimota and I attended the Ulster Tatler Style Awards sponsored by Magners Light last night.

We had a brilliant time, I just love getting dressed up and putting on my face for a real swanky occassion. For those of you who have kids you will know what a treat getting out for a bit of adult conversation is!
We were accompanied by another married couple @theronster & @karenquinn. When Quinner is about you’re pretty much guaranteed a fun night.

@theronster @cimota @karenquinn

The event itself took place in Café Vaudeville in Belfast which I just love. The whole place is very Moulin Rouge inspired, huge chandeliers, decadent mirrors, heavy dark red brocade soft furnishings. The hotties kindly supplying us all with free Magners Light were done up in a burlesque fashion, tight corsets with opulent feather bustles and Marie Antoinette curls. Their make-up was courtesy of Paddy McGurgan who works out of Michael Quinn hairdressing, striking snow queen esque eyes and high shimmer skin (a few pics below). There was a real saintly sinners feel to it.

The lovely Zara

I wore an orange dress from Ted Baker with a button back (love little details like that), shoes by Faith and my beloved fur from Previously Loved in Holywood.

In regards to make-up I wore Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Desert Beige & the DW Concealer, MAC So Ceylon MSF, MAC Burning Ambition e/s, L’Oreal Liner, Max Factor 2000 Calories Mascara, NARS Blush in Outlaw (loves it) and Bobbi Brown Nude Lip Gloss. I did tan myself up slightly with a thin layer of St Tropez Lotion the day before, just to take the vampiric look off me

Very smiley here, Magners has taken effect!!

Much thanks to Wendi Kane & Alan Beattie whom we were guests of, most stylish couple in our eyes!!
xox

FOTD

Todays look was classic and glamourous wihout being OTT. Neutral eyes with a strong lip.

It’s a common misconception that you must always wear eyeliner or smoke it out in order to play up your eyes, a simple neutral eye with good shading and black mascara will not only open up your eyes but also make you look fresh and youthful.
Lets face it we can all be doing with a bit of that

Its’s easy to achieve and to apply, however it does require a pigmented lip so lip gloss alone may not be enough…..don’t fear the lippy!!!
I’d also suggest spending a little longer than you may normally applying your foundation, for this look you want your skin to be as flawless as possible, make sure everything is well buffed into the skin and go back in with concealer over any problem areas (such as dark circles under the eyes). Use a transluscent powder to set all your good work

This is also a fab and fuss free way to go from a day in the office to a night out with the girls. By simply applying winged liquid liner and some scarlet red lipstick you’ll morph into a pin-up girl!

Products Used

Face

• MUFE Make-Up Forever HD Foundation Shade 117 (will review this in depth soon)
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer (under eyes “after” foundation)
• MAC MSF So Ceylon (cheekbones)
• NARS Blush Outlaw (apples)

Eyes

• UDPP (base)
• NYX Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencil Milk (over lid up to crease, any pale eye crayon will, Miss Sporty do some nice ones or Barry M)
• MAC Vanilla (crease up to brow, again any cream highlight eye shadow colour will do)
• MAC All That Glitters (apply a good amount all over the main lid)
• MAC Soft Brown (buff it lightly into the crease and outer corner, should be very subtle with no harsh lines)
• NYX Pigment Nude (inner third of lid & under lower lashes, use any sparkly pigment that is a light cream/gold, Barry M do lots, again Miss Sporty has some for £1.99 each and they are more than up to the job)
• L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara Carbon Black

Lips

• NYX Round Lipstick in Topaz
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How could anyone not be feeling blue with the constant turd weather in the UK at the moment?

It feel like the sun hasn’t shone in forever, so I decided to bring a bit back using some funky yellow glitter & eye shadow.

I really like the result, has a rock chick edge to it. I’m a big fan of using bright colours on the lid, especially if you don’t take it into the crease. It makes it a bit cheeky and fun, when you have your eyes open you can barely see the colour, then glance down and BAM! it hits you. The Yellow is actually a MAC glitter and its amazing in real life, however I couldn’t quite capture the brilliance on my camera.

Its just for fun today but I would wear it if I was going out clubbing, sadly I was just doing a shop and the school run, decided it might be a bit much for the reserved folk in Ballyholme



My Posh Pout





Products Used

Face

• No 17 Colour Correcting Cream
• Revlon Color Stay Foundation 180 Sand Beige
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer (under eyes)
• MAC MSF So Ceylon (buffed over the entire face & heavily on cheekbones)

Eyes

• UDPP (base)
• Yellow Eye Shadow from Coastal Scents Original 88 Palette
• MAC Glitter Brilliants Crystalled Yellow
• L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara Carbon Black
• Eyelure False Lashes Glamour

Lips

• Stila Lip Gloss Cinnamon (Coleen Rooney wore this on her wedding day… random fact x)
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Best Freebie in an absolute age IMO.
Spend £10 on any Rimmel London products exclusively at Boots The Chemist and recieve this gorgeous Colour Palette FREE!!!!


All too often I think free gifts with purchase are a bit rubbish. Either they are tester size and provide little more than one application, or else the colours are something you would never wear.

Rimmel I salute you, this palette is funky and excellently executed. The casing itself is a heavy solid black shiny plastic (easily wiped). Inside the lid is a full size mirror.



NB: Colours are more vibrant in real life

The palette itself consists of 6 eyeshadows, all very wearable colours. A gorgeous sparkly pink, lilac, sparkly sugar brown, turquoise, light grey and a dark grey. 3 shades of blush ranging from a baby pink to a damson wine, placed against each other to give a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick effect. 4 lipglosses, a bright red, shimmer nude, gold and bronze.

Obviously the foam applicators suck but all in all there is easily £25 of Rimmel product in this palette.

Bargaintastic xox

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