September Playlist

My playlist of the month includes songs by Arctic Monkeys, Nirvana and more! 
You can listen to my September Playlist via Spotify here.

1. Basement - Covet 

I first heard about these guys at the beginning of this year and despite hearing great things about them I never got around to listening to them until this month. I am slightly obsessed with them right now and cannot fault them at all. I have had their album 'Colourmeinkindness' on repeat and cannot recommend it enough.

2. Basement - Pine

From the album 'Colourmeinkindness'.

3. Arctic Monkeys - Arabella

From the album 'AM'.

4. Nirvana - Love Buzz

I have been a Nirvana fan for years and this has always been one of my favourite songs of theirs, despite it being a cover. I've been listening to them quite a lot this month especially their album 'Bleach' which features this song. 

5. Young Guns - Fake Plastic Trees (Radiohead cover)

I always say that Radiohead are a one-of-a-kind band and that no one should attempt to cover their songs but Young Guns definitely did this song justice - very impressed. 

6. Lower Than Atlantis - Here We Go 

I've never been a huge fan of Lower Than Atlantis although they do have some extremely catchy songs. This song is definitely my favourite of theirs and I've had it on repeat for over a month now. Their new album, which is self-titled, is expected to be released later this month. 

7. Lonely The Brave - Trick Of The Light

From the album 'The Day's War'.

8. You Me At Six - Too Young To Feel This Old

From the album 'Cavalier Youth'.

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Róisín 

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Update and Depop Sale!

Hi guys!
Just a quick update on what's been happening lately. I'm back in college (finally!) and I'm now a third year student so I'm three quarters of the way to getting my degree. For those of you who don't know, I'm Studying for a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in 'Social and Community Development' and I'm in my third year out of four. I absolutely love it and I'm even more excited now to get my degree and get out into the working world. I'm hoping to continue with college and complete a Masters Degree in Addiction Studies but I'll probably take some time out of college first as I'll only be twenty-one finishing my current degree. If anyone is interested in studying a similar subject and would like some advice/more information, then please comment below or go to the contact tab on my blog to see the different ways you can contact me. 
As well as college, I'm  always working part-time so my weeks can be quite busy, but I will make sure that I find the time to blog. 

I recently set up a Depop account, my username is rorofosho. I am just selling a few bits of clothing that I no longer have a place in my heart for so take a look if you wish :) For those of you that don't know, Depop is an app you can download which lets you take a picture of something you want to sell as well as letting you buy other user's items. It's completely free and is a great way of getting rid of your wardrobe clutter as well as picking up items at fantastic prices. Receiving money from items you sell and paying for items is simple, especially if you have a Paypal account. 
Follow me and have a look at what I'm selling - I am doing European shipping and accepting all reasonable offers. 

Róisín 

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My Skincare Routine

My morning and night skincare routines vary a slight bit (due to removing make-up at night) so I will go through each routine step by step below. If you have any questions then just comment below and I will be happy to answer.

MORNING
1. Firstly, I wash my face using Boots Essentials Face Wash. I remove this face wash using a flannel and then remove any remaining wash with water.
2. I then apply Boots Essentials Eye Gel around both eyes. To do this I use a pea size amount of the gel and gently pat it around my eyes.
3. Lastly, I apply Boots Essentials Moisturising Lotion to the remaining areas of my face and neck.

NIGHT
1. To remove my make-up I use Garnier's Simply Essentials Cleansing Lotion- I use this to remove all my eye make-up but also remove the majority of my foundation. I put some lotion onto a cotton pad and remove my make-up gently, especially my eye make-up and around my eyes.
2. Using a face wipe, I gently remove any remaining foundation. I use Lidl's Iseree Facial Wipes which are for normal and combination skin. I have tried many different brands of facial wipes and these are definitely my favourite. I have been using these facial wipes for about three years now so I would be devastated if Lidl ever stopped stocking them. Even better, they are the cheapest brand I've seen with their price of a euro or less for a pack of twenty-five. I like to avoid using facial wipes where possible as they can be very drying on the skin. This is why I do not remove my eye make-up using wipes.
3. Once all my make-up is removed I then wash my face using Boots Essentials Face Wash in Cucumber.
4. Next, I apply Garnier's Simply Essentials Soothing Vitamin Enriched Toner all over face and neck, avoiding the eye areas. I leave that to dry naturally. This toner removes any impurities that remain on the skin including dirt, make-up and pollutants.
5. Once my skin has been cleansed I then moisturize. First I apply Boots Essentials Eye Gel around both eyes.
6.  Finally I apply Boots Essentials Moisturising Lotion to the remaining areas of my face and neck.

Once or twice a week, I exfoliate my face and neck using Boots Essentials Facial Scrub. I don't like to exfoliate more than twice a week as I find it can make my skin very dry but this will be different for everyone depending on their skin type. I also use Boots Essentials 3 Minute Clay Mask once a week. I apply this to my face using my fingers and remove gently with a damp flannel.

Always remember that just because skincare products are expensive, it does not mean that they are the most effective and the most suited for your skin. The products I use are not too expensive and suit my skin perfectly. It's important to identify your skin type (oily, sensitive, normal, etc) so you know what products will be suitable for your skin. 

Tip: Avoid using products that contain alcohol as they can make your skin dry. When buying, look at the ingredients to see if alcohol is listed. Some products, such as Garnier's Toner and Cleansing Lotion, state on their packaging that the products do not contain alcohol. 

Thanks for reading,

Róisín

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Argan Oil - Shampoo & Conditioner // Review

I have literally heard so much about all the Argan Oil products and as I am always on the hunt for miracle-working shampoos and conditioners, I decided to try this one out. To cut things short, I wasn't impressed with these products and all and actually found that they dried my hair out. 

I have been dying my hair for the past 6 years so therefore it's important that I take excellent care of my hair. These products state that they leave hair 'shiny, smooth & healthy' but I found them to do the complete opposite. When using the shampoo I noticed that it contained beads (just like in a body scrub) so I am guessing that this might be the reason why I found it to be drying on my hair. I also noticed my scalp became very dry while using these products, something which I have never had problems with before.
I thought that maybe the shampoo and conditioner just weren't suitable for my hair but it clearly states on the packaging that they are suitable for 'all hair types.' On a lighter note, the Argan Oil products smell amazing and keep your hair smelling fresh even in between washes. 

I am very disappointed with these products as I had been wanting to try them out for months and presumed that argan oil was some miracle ingredient for hair. For now I will just have to keep looking for that shampoo and conditioner that transform my hair (if they exist!). 

If you have tried any of the Argan Oil products then I would love to hear how you found them on your hair. Also, if anyone can recommend a shampoo and conditioner that nourishes hair and leaves it looking healthy then please comment below.

I hope you enjoyed and thanks for reading,

Róisín 

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Birthday Wishlist (If I Was A Rich Girl La La La Laaa)

It's that time of year again which means another birthday wishlist! I'm turning twenty this year and I seem to want to possess more things than ever. I'm hoping to receive some of these as presents, and others I hope to buy with birthday money. The remaining, well, I may never own them which breaks my heart.


1. Blueberry 3 Hole Dr. Martens

2. Zara Striped Tube Skirt 

I noticed this when I was browsing the Zara website during the week and even though it's so simple, I fell in love with it. I would pair this up with a pair of black Dr. Martens and as in the picture, a black leather jacket. Take a look here.
Price - €16.95 


3. Books
Of course I have books included in my wishlist and this time I'm hoping to get either/both of the titles below. I've recently become increasingly interested in Horror Books/Television Series/Films and I think both of these books are classics in that genre. 

'The Amityville Horror' by Jay Anson.

'The Shining' by Stephen King.

4. Oversized Aztec Denim Coat by Romwe 

I've had my eye on this coat for a while now but with the price tag of €73.55 I'm holding back on buying it. I'm the type of person who has a favourite coat or a favourite pair of shoes so I sometimes buy things and don't get my moneys worth. Although despite this, I think I would get my wear out of this as denim jackets pretty much go with everything (apart from denim on denim, of course!). I already own a denim jacket and I wear it ALL the time. I might buy this with birthday money but I'm not going to throw it into my shopping cart just yet! Take a look at the coat here.

As always thank you for reading and please don't hesitate to comment below or contact me via the links on my blog. 

Róisin

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