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14.5.14

Nails of the Day feat. Rimmel

This posts Nails of the Day features Rimmel's gorgeous baby blue colour in the shade 'Too Cool To Tango' (Picture above).

I love blue nail polishes, especially baby blue ones, and I think this is a perfect colour for Summer! The fact it dries in 60 seconds is even better especially if you are in a hurry when doing your nails. Some nail polishes say they are quick drying when in fact they are not (I think so anyway) but this one does exactly what it says. I love Rimmel nail polishes due to their consistency and their brushes. They go onto the nails easily and do not start to chip until about three days after application.

I am going to start doing Nails of the Day posts more regularly as I am nail polish obsessed and I am always on the hunt for new unique colours.
I have also just finished college for the summer so I will definitely be posting more often and as usual suggestions are welcome!

Róisín

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11.5.14

My Top Reads for 2014 so far

Bonjour!
As a lot of you may probably know, I am a huge huge HUGE reader and could read for Ireland. The genres I mostly read are chick-lit and biographies. I have a huge interest in ghosts, haunted stories etc, so I am going to start reading books based on them. If anyone has any recommendations then please comment below and let me know.
I will list my favourite books that I have read so far this year but they are not listed in any particular order.

1. Anthony Kiedis - Scar Tissue

My sister has always loved the Red Hot Chili Peppers and of course has always loved Anthony Kiedis. This book had been sitting around my house for years and I had been meaning to read it for too long. Eventually I found the time to start reading it and instantly fell in love with it. Not only was this book a page turner, it was a real eye opener into the difficulties surrounding drug use. Of course I have a huge interest in the area of drugs & addiction due to the nature of my college course.
This is a definite must read even for people who are not huge fans of the Chili Peppers! I have so much respect for Anthony Kiedis and I praise him on his success in his career and for the courage he showed during his continuous battle with drugs.
This is a no brainer guys - Pick yourself up a copy and read it asap!

2. Brian Keenan - An Evil Cradling

This is without a doubt one of the best books I have ever read! Brian Keenan is a Journalist who was kidnapped in Lebanon in 1986 and held hostage for four years. This book, in detail, captures his time spent in captivity including how he was blindfolded and chained at the hands and feet for the majority of his ordeal.

3. J.D. Salinger - The Catcher in the Rye

I'm sure most of you have at least heard of this book or even read it. In this books Holden Caulfield recounts his expulsion from his school which he then leaves early and describes his journey where he talks to numerous people including nuns and prostitutes. The ending reveals a shocking part of Caulfield's life but I will not say what as it will ruin the book for those who have not read it.

4. Dynamo - Nothing is Impossible: My Story

The main reason why I enjoyed this book so much is because of how Dynamo describes his past and childhood in great detail. Dynamo was born in Bradford where he was brought up by his single mother who was only 16 when Dynamo was born. Dynamo had a tough upbringing and was later diagnosed with Crohn's Disease.
This book recaptures Dynamo's journey to becoming a famous street magician and how influential his Grandfather was with Dynamo's magic.
Many of you are probably thinking that magic 'isn't real' etc etc, and no one knows whether what Dynamo does is real or not, including me. Despite this I have always enjoyed watching his show and I enjoyed this book even more. I highly recommend it and can promise you that it is a real page turner.

I have listed my favourite books that I think will interest most people instead of focusing on one genre. If anyone decides to read any of the above books then I really hope you enjoy them and would love to hear your thoughts on them.

Au revoir,

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26.4.14

Summer Trends 2014

Summer is almost upon us so why not empty out your wardrobe and refill it with these trend essentials! I will link all of the items shown below at the end of this post.

1.Jelly Sandals

We have been brought down memory lane this spring as jelly sandals have made a reappearance and it's looking like they will be staying for the duration of the summer. Jelly Sandals go with virtually anything and can be found in almost every colour! If you dare to go bold then why not buy a funky, neon-colour pair or if you want to keep it simple then select a black pair.
Check out various celebrities who have been trending jelly sandals such as Anne Hathaway and Fearne Cotton.

Jelly Sandals are being sold in almost any fashion retail store and on various online retail stores. Missguided have numerous pairs and all are reasonably priced. As jelly sandals are a Spring/Summer shoe it does not seem likely that many people will want to spend a fortune on a pair especially if they are not a person who will continue to wear them when the trend has disappeared. Missguided have priced theirs on average at €15 which to me is a bargain - cheap and cheerful! An even better alternative is of course Penneys (Primark) who have just begun selling jelly sandals. I picked myself up a white pair from there for just €15! Other colours they are currently selling are black, mint and orange.

Missguided - €19.49

Missguided - €15.59

2.Bomber Jackets

Bomber Jackets have been surrounding us like crazy for the past couple of months and it's looking like they will be staying for the summer! As they are lightweight and not heavy-looking they are perfect for the Irish summer weather or if we are lucky to get some sun, they are ideal for summer evenings. Another great thing about bomber jackets is their funky and quirky designs that we are now seeing which means they can instantly transform any outfit. If you are looking for a cheapish bomber jacket then Penneys is your answer (or Primark!) but I have only seen one in their store so the design will obviously not be liked by everyone.

Other, more expensive alternatives to Penneys are Bershka, Motel Rocks and H&M.

Motel Rocks - Both €35 (Use the code 'rorofosho' to get a discount at the checkout)

I am absolutely in love with this bomber jacket from H&M and its price makes it even nicer - €24.95

3.Tropical Print

I was out shopping this week and couldn't help but notice how many shops are selling tropical patterned clothes. Everywhere seems to be selling it, from Bershka to Penneys to Zara. Take a look at some of my favourite must have tropical patterned items below.

Bershka Neoprene Skirt - €19.99

Bershka Tropical Print Baggy Trousers - €27.99

Forever 21 Tropical Dream Midi Skirt - €12.75

4.Florals

Again, I've been seeing huge amounts of floral patterned clothes in the shops lately and also online. Floral is the perfect pattern for summer and turns any winter outfit into a summer one! I think floral dresses are perfect for the summer and can be teamed up with almost anything whether it be leather, denim, Doc Martens or jelly sandals.
I've seen loads and loads of floral dresses in Penneys (Primark) lately for as low as €5 so you can pick yourself up one or two (or three!) in there or check out some of my favourite ones below!

Both dresses Motel Rocks - €50 (use code 'rorofosho' for discount at checkout)

Forever 21 - €17.75

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That's all the trend tips for Summer 2014 that I have for you guys so I hope you find this post both helpful and enjoyable! Please feel free to join me on my other sites listed below and as usual comments about this post are welcome!

Róisín
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