10.11.14

The Beauty Products I Couldn't Live Without




I've chosen several beauty products which personally, I could not see myself living without. Enjoy!


1. Batiste Dry Shampoo 
Of course this product is great for days in between washes but dry shampoo is amazing when you want to add volume to your hair. Apply at the crown and roots and it will soak up excess oil. I use the original one but I'm aware that there are different ones specifically for brown/black hair to avoid leaving a white colour on your hair. 





2. Essence Liquid Eyeliner
Nothing new here. I'm pretty sure every girl who uses liquid eyeliner uses the Essence one. No other brand compares to it and for €2.99 it's an absolute bargain. The consistency is perfect and the brush allows accurate application which is essential when your look includes winged eyeliner!


3. E.L.F Studio Stipple Brush
This is probably the best make up brush I have ever used! I think I paid about €5 for this and I can't believe how good the quality is. This brush is an antibacterial, synthetic haired brush and creates a flawless look. It can be used with both wet and dry products and works by creating an airbrushed look. For more information about this brush including a video tutorial on how it works, visit the E.L.F website (I will leave a link below).



4. Wet'n'Wilds 'Bare It All' Lipstick
Finding a suitable nude lipstick that doesn't look like you have just applied foundation all over your lips is probably a test for most of us. But I finally found the one and after searching and hunting. I had never used a Wet'n'dWild lipstick until I discovered this one and I think I'll find myself buying them all. 'Bare it all' is the perfect shade when you want your lips to have some emphasis but not through using a bold shade. This is definitely my go-to shade especially if I've opted for a make up look that includes dark eyes. If that's not enough, these lipsticks are easy to apply and do not dry out your lips. A slight touch up may be needed after food or drink but I'm the type of girl that is constantly touching up my lipstick anyway so this is no problem for me. Wet'n'Wild lipsticks range from €1.99 to €2.99.







5. Red Lipstick

Every girl needs a trusty red lippy that they can rely on and I have two favourites, both by Rimmel. My first one is in the shade 'Diva' and my second one is from the Kate Moss range in the shade ''. These lipsticks vary slightly in terms of shade, with the Kate Moss one being a darker red. 







6. Boots Essentials Cucumber Facial Scrub
This is definitely the best exfoliator I've come across. It's only €1.99 and a little goes such a long way. It leaves my face feeling so soft without being too harsh on my skin. This one is for all skin types. 





7. Elvive Full Restore Hair Mask
I like to use a hair mask once a week to keep my hair looking and feeling healthy. This mask is amazing and I would highly recommend. I leave it in my hair for 5-10 minutes after shampooing, wash it out and then use my regular conditioner. It smells great and leaves my hair looking shiny and feeling soft. 




What beauty products would you find difficult to live without?

Róisín 

xo


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8.11.14

Quick & Easy Healthy Breakfast

Porridge and chopped banana with cinnamon flavouring
If you're looking for a healthy and quick but tasty breakfast then here's the perfect recipe! This can be made in less than five minutes which is important when it comes to those dreaded early winter mornings.




What you need:
Porridge
Milk
Cinnamon
One Banana






1. Measure out your desired portion of porridge oats. The quick oats that come in cylinder containers usually come with scoops for easy measurement. I usually put 3 heaped scoops into a bowl.





2. Pour milk over the porridge oats until all are completely covered and then add a little extra to avoid the porridge becoming dry when it's in the microwave.

3. Place the bowl of porridge in the microwave for approx. two and a half minutes. 



4. Depending on the consistency when it's been heated, add another drop of milk and stir. 



5. Chop up one banana and then mix in with the bowl of porridge. 









6. Shake your desired amount of cinnamon powder over the porridge, stir and then shake some more powder into the bowl before stirring again. Add as much cinnamon powder as you wish.
 



7. Enjoy! 



Róisín

xo




27.10.14

October Playlist

It's that time again for another playlist - here's my most listened to songs of the month. Enjoy!

1. The Blue, The Green by Lonely The Brave, from the album The Day's War

2. Proof by Paramore, from the self-titled album Paramore

3. [One Of Those] Crazy Girls by Paramore, from the self-titled album Paramore

4. Teddy Picker by Arctic Monkeys, from the album Favourite Worst Nightmare

5. Save You by Pearl Jam, from the album Riot Act

6. Glow by Ella Henderson, from the album Chapter One - This is a weird one for me and not something I'd usually listen to but I've had this song on repeat for about a week now.

7. Brianstorm by Arctic Monkeys, from the album Favourite Worst Nightmare

8. She's Thunderstorms by Arctic Monkeys, from the album Suck It And See

9. Air Guitar by McBusted, no album to date. 

10. A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay, from the album A Rush Of Blood To The Head

11. Victory Line by Lonely The Brave, from the album The Day's War


Album of the month: Lonely The Brave - 'The Day's War'



You can follow my activity on Spotify as well as listen to this playlist and previous playlists. You can follow me on Spotify here.

Róisín
xo