FESTIVAL SERIES : Essentials Checklist

Heading off to a festival this summer?
Here is my essential checklist for all your festival needs to make the
weekend as easy and comfortable as possible. 

• ·         ID

Might sound obvious but you will need photo ID, its dosn't matter who you are, who you know or how old you think you look – just bring the ID. Its not worth the time or hassel to be questioned or refused from something

• ·         Ticket

Another obvious one but people always manage to forget the most basic of things. And it would be a real sickener to miss out because you forgot a piece of paper!

• ·         Money:

I think its easy yo for get as I never really tend to carry cash. Make sure you are prepared. You’ll need food, want drinks and emergency money. Oh did I mention of drinks?

• ·         Wellie-boots 

If its anywhere in Ireland, England or even parts of Europe you are almost guaranteed at least ONE SHOWER. And the ground will become soft as thousands of people trek over the grass. You might feel silly wearing them on the bus if its hot but I think they are a must. You will not regret bringing them!

• ·         Camping essentials

Tent, sleeping bag, foam mat, torch, masking/duct tape, bin bags.

• ·         Hygiene essentials
  
  Hand sanitizer, toilet paper, dry shampoo, deodorant, body-mist, hair/tooth brush MOUTH WASH, wet wipes!

• ·     Space blanket, , first aid kit, plasters just in case  First-aid tents are always busy and small things can be dealt with easily.

I hope this checklist is useful whether you're a first time festival goer,
or an annual addict!
And let me know if I forgot anything. Happy camping!  More of the festival series coming soon!

-Cliona 

Quote Of The Week

Personal favorite of mine, both inspirational and motivational, to stay as unique as the individual you are!

OOTD - Strips and Sass

This look is my ultimate 'tried and tested' and 'fool-proof' go-to outfit!

Its so easy to pull off this look and suits almost everyone and every occasion. 

Here I've teamed this black and white striped crop top with this pencil skirt, both from forever21.

You could say its drawing on the monochrome trend that's popular at the moment,
I like to think its Parisian inspired. Especially teamed with the red lipstick which is R.E.D by MAC and the nail rails which is catrice.
These heeled sandals are so ladylike and simply. When I wear them I feel like I've stepped off the set of sex and the city despite they are a primark/pennys bargin!
And my Marc by Marc B bag is years old but reliable to upgrade any look.

Alternatively you could team this with neutral lips and some neon accessories to be bang on trend for summer 2013.

So if you are stuck for an outfit, its so easy to just grab that reliable black dress - but for a bit more personality to your outfit just take stripes and add SASS! 

Cliona

Liebster Award : Answers, Nominations and Questions!

Eleven facts about myself:

1 - I am truly obsessed and addicted to berry tea.
2 - I have a group of really good and reliable friends, which I truly value and love!
3 - Blogging is something I've been putting off for years
4 - I've had a YouTube channel for nearly 3 years - I never took it too seriously and it never really took off.
5 - I have dyslexia and sometimes it makes me sad when I find things difficult, like spelling and concentration.
6 - Watching Film/movies are one of my favorite 'hobbies' (I also watch a lot of trailers)
7 - I think I am quite confidant and outgoing.
8 - I have a few OCD like tendencies.
9 - I prefer living in Dublin to living in Wexford.
10 - For my first year of College/Uni I lived with 9 other people!
11 - I'm only 19 but feel like I've lived a lot than my years.

Emilys Questions for me: 

1 - Who's your favorite blogger at the moment?
   One of my favorite blogs is SHEWEARSFASHION.uk I look her experimental and on-trend looks!

2 - Where do you get your inspiration?I get a lot of mu inspiration from blogs and fashion magazines and have always done. But photography plays a big part and film and music videos can also be great.

3 - Whats your favorite movie and why?
500 days of summer has been a favored film of mine for years. I like the 'indie' vibe, the sound track and of course you cant but like a film with Joesph Gordon-Levitt AND Zooey Deschanel !

4 - Why did you start a blog?
 I started this blog to be a little more serious about the goals I have in life and my writing aspirations. As mentioned I've had a YouTube for some years but I think having the blog too makes it a little more legitimate.

5 - Who is your favorite author?
 Unfortunately I don't really read enough to justify having a 'favorite author' but I have read 2 of Jodie Picoult. And I do like her style of writing. 

 
6 - Where would you love to live?
I love to live in a city, Any city that is buzzing with creativity and energy! I've been in Dublin for the past 9 months and its great! Couldn't be happier living in the lights and noise of it all! but I see maybe somewhere a little more European in the future!

7 - Whats your dream job? 
I think I would live to go into visual merchandising, and window displays. I currently work in retail and those are my responsibilities on a very small scale.  But that 'dream job' thats always on the back burner is Television Presenter! 

8 - Whats your favorite colour?
Baby Blue is my absolute favorite colour! Never really been a 'girly-girl'. But thats to designers like Cath Kidston you can get really pretty things with patterns and bows without feeling 6 years old!

9 - Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years I will probably still be in College/Uni. My current course is 2 years, then I can finnish the degree with 2 further years and the 5 will most likely be a masters. But appart fomr the educational side I see myself still enjoying time with my beloved friends!

10 - Who's your favorite singer?
Brandon Flowers. That is all. 


11 - What do you like about my blog?
I really like how Emily set her mind to a task and only 1 week into her blog is flying along and blazing bloggers trails! YOU GO GLEN COCO!


My Eleven Questions:

1 - What is the one beauty product you couldn't go without?
2 - Why did you start your blog?
3 - If you were an animal what would you be?
4 - What is your favorite accent?
5 - Whats your favorite place you've ever visited?
6 - Is there something that everyone likes, but you don't? eg: Chocolate? the beach? etc. 
7 - What was the first item of make-up you ever bought?
8 - Name one song that you could listen to all day and never be sick of.
9 - Is there an aspect of your personality or something you do that you are 'known' for? 
10 - What job would you love to try, just for one day?
11 - What do you like about my blog?



Bloggers Im tagging!

http://tanyiatalks.blogspot.ie/
http://www.powderroom.ie/
http://makeupbyoksana.blogspot.ie/
http://toomanyfreckles.blogspot.ie/
http://aspoonfulofhopex.blogspot.ie/
http://thepalefemale.blogspot.ie/
http://lipsticksandheels.blogspot.ie/
http://www.makeupmonster.ie/
http://taupeandpearl.blogspot.ie/
http://peachynotes.blogspot.ie/
http://roxysboxoftricks.blogspot.ie/

Cliona ♥

Liebster Award

Thanks to a great friend of mine, and new blogger Emily for nominating me!
You can read her fantastically inspirational and original fashion blog here
This award is a super way to get new bloggers an audience.

The Liesbster Award is given to bloggers with less than 200 followers in order to get their blogs notices and give their efforts recognition. Blogging is about building community and this award allows bloggers to contact like-minded people. You can expect inspiration and support within this network. So get out there and spread the news about small blogs you loving!

In order to recived the award you have a few simple steps to follow:
1 : Each person must post 11 things about themselves
2 : Answer the 11 questions your tagger has set for you.
 Set 11 more for blogs you tag.
3 : Choose 11 people and link them your blog.
4 : No tag backs!

My answers, blog nominations and questions coming up in the next blog post!

Cliona 

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Review : Soap&Glory's Sexy Mother Pucker

The retro packaging of soap & glory always attracts my attention! And this was no exception despite being in the mid-price range at 7.25. A bit dear for a lip-gloss but this one claims to give you a bigger, fuller and sexier pout upon application. And like all soap and glory products smells DELISHIOUS.

I chose the ‘pink apricot’ as I thought it would most suit my skin tone. It is also available in  that particular boots in ‘Half naked’ a deep bronze colour and a very faint pink in ‘candy gloss’. Other shades like ‘punch bowl’ and ‘yummy plum’ are available in other outlets and online.
The pigmentation was disappointing though as it calls itself ‘super-colour’ but gives only the faintest of peach sheen to my lips.

The texture of the gloss at first looked as though it was going to be like a sticky and tacky cheap gloss familiar to all 90’s gals obsessed with make-up! It is sticky I can’t lie, but I think it is all a part of the experience.  As you try to avoid your lips making contact it causes you to pout. The formula of the gloss is durable and doesn't stray over time or in heat. I was very impressed with this as the messiness of lip-gloss normally puts me off.
 Semi success so far – but is it actually plumping my lips?

There is a tingling sensation on your lips a few seconds after application and will tingle until you remove the gloss. The longest I could manage to keep the gloss on was forty minutes and you could still feel it! A word of advice, the gloss dose taste nice but avoid licking your lips as your tongue will tingle too, believe me !
It’s a plant extract that causes this tingle and slightly inflames you lips giving a ‘plump’ effect. 

Id rate this gloss a bias 6.5/10 as I really have a soft spot if all things soap and glory!
The sweet chocolate smell was also a beneficial point winner and lost out on the lack of pigmentation and over sold packaging information.
I would recommend this gloss for finished looks to gala events, debs and grads, weddings and special occasions, even nights out but not every-day wear due to the stickiness and price point.

Cliona 

OOTD - Hurrah to the wardrobe basics and 90's grunge

Hurrah to your wardrobe basics and 90's inspired grunge today!

So today I just threw some pieces together that I think are essential to your wardrobe and it turned out to have a sort of grunge inspired feeling!

Every girl should have a good supply of white tee-shirt. So versatile and easy to dress up and down. I do recommend something of good quality that will last. This one is from primark/pennys but is quite think and good for this in-between sort of weather. Its a super fine knit that has a bobble or grained effect.
If you buy from primark/pennys dont expect too. If you 3 to 6 euros thats roughly the amount of washed it can take before looking sickly, grey and worn. Try H&M for quality and reasonable prices.

Secondly are my blue jeans. These are a real bargain at just 15euro! Again from primark/pennys.
You cant beat a good pair of blue jeans. Not only are they a flattering colour for most body types they are so wearable!

Black is the new black!
Always a reliable. These black gilets are bang on trend right now!
 This one if from Forever21 and was just 25euro! It has a 'real leather' feel!
Its super handy and have gotten loads of wear from it already. And is a great basic for the wardrobe and a transitional piece for the seasons.

I feel like its a nod to the grunge trend that's hot at the moment.

Teamed with this bag I got in primark/pennys months ago the silver hardware matches the gilet perfectly. I think it was about 11euro. I love this bag its holds everything! And a black bag is one of the most useful items you can have - infinite wear for money.
However I have it 'clashing' with this gold watch and chain from Forever21. And the gold accent on my heeled pumps from primark/pennys they were 13euro.

So this is my basic outfit of the day, with a slight not to the grunge trend at the moment. Easy wear, comfortable and trendy for any day style! 

Cliona