OOTD/N - Leopard lovin'

An easy and colorful outfit for those hot summer days - And nights!

I wore this a few weeks back to a friends BBQ and thought it a great example of how to channel summer trends in a slightly more subtle way.
This top I purchased at the end of summer sales last year, for a good price in awear. I personally have great luck with their sales - and usually come away with something trendy or versatile.

I actually have this on backwards as there is a zip detail on the intended front, which I don't particularity like. However the back straps make for a more interesting 'cut-out' style when worn this way. The colourful lepard print makes this top a summer essential and a statement for the outfit.

I have it teamed with this black demin shorts from Urban Outfitters. These strap sandals and neon clutch both from pennys. Both are bang on trend this summer and when they are cheap as chips in pennys everyone can follow even the trends while saving some dosh!

-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

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 

Review : Benefits BrowZings

Packaging or BrowZings. New at the top. and compleatly empty at the bottom

BrowZings is benefits wonder eyebrow kit. It containing both a tinted gel and setting powder. Available in light, medium and dark to suit your colouring or preference. It also comes with a miniature tweezers, angle brush and rounded power brush.

For me, eyebrows are a make-up must. I wouldn't go anywhere without my eyebrows 'done'. And this is the perfect combination brow kit.

I have naturally faint eyebrows of fair brown hairs but prefer mine much more defined and darker. I've used both the medium and light kits. Both preform to expected perfection as I would expect noting less from benefits renowned cosmetics

Before and after. Note more definition and colour. 

The consistency of the gel is one of the best I've tried. The pigmentation is strong but not so much so as though you could make a large and regrettable mistake. The colouring dose not tint your eyebrows in any permanent manor and can be easily removed with a make-up wipe if desired look is not achieved. If I ever tend to 'overdo' them ( personally I never think this but friends honesty is priceless!) You can reduce the colour by removing the excess product with a dry cotton pad or bud.

As mentioned the kit comes with a tweezers and two brushes. The tweezers are quite strong and although small and a little fiddly, the neatness of them allow for exact extraction. I do not recommend plucking your eyebrows if you've never had them shaped, if they are unruly or before you intend on going somewhere as you may have redness or swelling in the area, even watering eyes - spoiling your make-up.

The brushed contained are good for small brows and fine hair. I do use them when touching up my make-up during the day but prefer to use a long handle Revlon angel brush with I purchased at superdrug for 8.50.

I have been using regular matt brown eye shadows to fill in my brows for a few years now, have tried penciles, and 'eyebrow shadows' but my favourit product has to be BrowZings! Something that is always in my make-up bag and a must have item for any cosmetic craving gal


Cliona