Thou Givest Fever

HAI to all the new people who have followed, the number has done a little surge in the last while and it means a lot!

Last night, I went to the 21st of a friend. Having had work all day, I didn't have time to wash my hair or do much with my face so a quick smokey eye was the only way to go.

Face:

YSL Teint Resist

MAC Harmony (as contour) and Melba blush 

Josie Maran Lovely Palette (as highlight)

Eyes:

MAC Painterly Paintpot

MAC Tempting, Satin Taupe and Smut e/s

MAC Dazzlelight/Naked Lunch as highlight

MAC Smoulder Eyeliner

Eyeko Big Eyes Mascara

Lips:

MAC Hue l/s

Laura Mercier Pink Diamond l/g

Sadly, I borrowed my friend's H&M Guns and Roses top/dress so I have to give that back! With it I wore H&M leggings and Topshop knee-high socks tucked into Primark boots (which were a total of NINE euro!). And considering I wasn't drinking and was walking around in them for a good few hours, they were really comfortable! Energy drinks were the way to go!

Ones to follow:

Anouska - absolutely beautiful Irish model/photographer and so lovely! Her posts are really inspirational and she was voted Ireland's Most Influential Model 2010. Jealous.

Katie Elisabeth - Again gorgeous Irish blogger/vlogger. I'm always so happy when I see a new video or post pop up. Follow, follow, follow.

Onna - OhMyDays she's beautiful!

Songs on replay:

This, this, this, and this.

Happy Sunday!

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Super casual, AKA my life as of late! (OOTD, FOTD, HOTD)

The last few weeks I haven't done much that requires getting dressed up.  There have been a few parties, but they were all very low-key.  Hence my title- super casual!  That includes both my outfits and makeup.  I've been doing neutral makeup every day, whether it's browns, taupes, cranberries, or champagnes.  

I love bright, fun looks, but I think I'm in a rut where I feel like they just don't look good on me.  I'm going to have to slowly transition back into color.  Maybe I'll start with muted purples or greens, since those are pretty safe for me?  Anyone have any suggestions?

Anyway, this is my outfit today along with my hair and makeup.  I wasn't even planning a post like this, but my suitemates (the girls who live on the other side of our bathroom) both said they thought I looked pretty.  Their comments totally made my day!

Tank top to layer: BP from Nordstrom

Ruffle top: Forever 21

Cardigan: American Eagle

Jeans: American Eagle

Flats: Urban Outfitters

I need to get back into accessories.  This could have been a lot cuter with a necklace or something, I just wasn't sure which one to wear!

This has been my go-to hairstyle for awhile now.  I get so lazy with it, especially when I shower in the morning (Which is a rare occurrence!), so it ends up in a high, messy-but-not-crazy bun with a few pieces around my ears pulled out.

Blogger is making my pictures look terrible right now, but as you can see my eye makeup is really neutral and light.  This is kind of the reason for my heavy mascara- I always seem to pile it on when I don't do much for shadows.

(This was before I decided on the messy bun, FYI)

Face:

-Foundation: L'Oreal Feel Naturale makeup in Pale 228

-Powder: NYC Translucent mosaic powder

-Bronzer: Revlon Beyond Natural blush/bronzer in Pink, the bronzer side

-Blush: MAC On A Mission beauty powder

-Highlight: ELF Studio Golden bronzer, the light cream square

Eyes:

-Primer: VS Pro eyeshadow primer

-Highlight/inner corner: Coastal Scents 88 palette, light cream shade

-Lid/crease: MAC Retrospeck

-Outer corner/on top of eyeliner: Coastal Scents 88 palette, cool medium brown shade 

-Liner: Rimmel Spark It Up! in Tiger's Eye

-Mascara: Maybelline Full 'n' Soft in Very Black

Lips:

EOS lip balm

Thanks for reading everyone, have a great day!  I'm seeing the Lion King tonight.  I'm so excited!

<3

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And so it begins...

Sorry its been so long since my last post, I've been so busy with work and college that I've had no time to do anything else. Yesterday was my first day back in University to start my second year of my English and Drama Studies degree.

In a way I was dreading going back and another couldn't wait. I thought I'd do a quick face and outfit of the day to show you what I wore :)

My new hair and fringe features!

Face: YSL Teint Resist
MAC Melba Blush
MAC Harmony Contour Blush



Eyes: MAC All That Glitters, Twinks, Satin Taupe
MAC Coffee Eyeliner
Eyeko Mascara

I wore a baggy cream and grey top from Mango with jeggings, cream knee high socks rolled down and my boots.

Have you started back yet?! x

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OOTD: First Day of Class

Today is my first day of classes!  I wasn't feeling nervous since I took classes at the college where I lived last year, it was more of a "ugh, time to start school again" kind of feeling.  Of course I woke up a little later than planned and was in a rush getting out the door.  I took these pictures when I got back from class.

Top: Forever 21

Knit blazer: Forever 21

Jeans: American Eagle

Sandals: American Eagle (Not too much variation in brands, I just realized this haha)

Necklace: Forever 21

Bracelets: the bigger one is from the Icing, and the smaller ones came in a set I got from Target years and years ago.

The sandals are the same ones I wore in this OOTD.  I rolled up the sleeves of my blazer because I thought it looked more "daytime" that way (Even though it is knit so it's not really dressy to begin with!).  

Closer picture of the necklace.  It has a little fabric bow on the chain, it's so cute!  I got it for only $4.80.  I love F21 for cheap accessories, haha.  That is Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro nail polish in Marine Blue on my nails, too.  

My first class went well!  My teacher is weird but amusing, and I finally met some other girls who are in my major (fashion retail management).  I've only met a couple so far, so it was really nice to talk to them.  

Hope you guys are having a good "first" day of the week.  Thanks for reading! :)

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(Maybe) Back To School Outfit & A Few Randoms

I really hadn't thought about planning my "first day of school outfit" since I only have one class that day (My schedule worked out really nicely this semester.  On Tuesdays and Thursdays I have two classes, then Wednesdays and Fridays I have one each.  Mondays I have off).  With all the posts I've read lately about back-to-school, though, I've been thinking more about it!  You guys have some awesome ideas for school hair/makeup and the like.  I'm pretty sure this is what I want to wear, but obviously it could change in the next three weeks.
The two clothing items here are actually ones that I "can't" wear yet- they're birthday presents, haha.  Typically my mom would come to the mall with me so I could show her a few things I really wanted, but today since I had been wanting to go to Pac Sun, I decided to just buy what I found and she could wrap them for me.
FYI, I haven't been to Pac Sun in YEARS.  When I used to go in there, it was all skater/grunge-type clothing.  They definitely have expanded!  They have a lot of clothes that are my style, and I was pleasantly surprised- they also are pretty affordable (I thought the prices were comparable to Forever 21).  They have all tops buy 3 get 1 free which includes cardigans/sweaters, so I was able to get a pretty good deal.
Anyway, excuse the rant!  This is what I'm planning to wear for my first class:

Knit dress: Pac Sun

Cardigan: Pac Sun

Belt: Urban Outfitters

Necklace: For Love 21 (F21 accessory store)

Sandals: Urban Outfitters

On another makeup-related note, I've been casually looking for a cheap makeup travel bag that holds makeup brushes.  I found one at Walmart today for a little over $5:

It doesn't feel of the highest quality (For $5 I didn't really expect that), but it's the right size I need for traveling.  I think I'll still look for a small pouch that I can throw in my purse or backpack (Something a little smaller), but if I need to use this, I think it will work.  I love the different slots for brushes.  These makeup taking your brushes along no problem at all!

Random question, but I'd love your opinions/answers.  I've been saving up my money hardcore, and what I really want to do is go to the MAC counter when I get to Chicago this weekend and buy something.  I never thought I'd be able to justify a MAC purchase, but I think I'm ready, lol!  As long as it's under $20 I'd be fine.  I'm lemming Viva Glam Gaga lipglass and I want to check out the Fabulous Felines collection, too.  Nothing has jumped out at me from collection previews but maybe in person something will.  I'm excited!  Any recommendations?  

Alright, time for bed.  Have a good night guys!

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OOTD: Casual Look for a Baseball Game

This is my second OOTD.  I've been sitting here wondering why I don't do more of these, since I always love seeing other blogger's OOTDs.  They're fun to do, too!
This is an outfit I wore to a baseball game last night with my boyfriend.  The town I live in has a minor league baseball team, and my boyfriend's work was giving away tickets to the game.  Neither of us is big into sports, but it was free so we couldn't really pass up the tickets (We actually left at the end of the 5th inning because we were so bored haha).  Anyway!  Onto the outfit:

(I swear I ironed the shirt!  Ha)

Shirt- Forever 21

Leggings- Victoria's Secret VSX (I bought these at the semi-annual sale last January for $9.99!)

Shoes- American Eagle

Belt- Urban Outfitters

Necklace- The Icing (Got this during their clearance 5/$10 sale, love!)

I knew I had to have these shoes when I saw them!  I love most things leopard.

The shirt is short, but with the leggings it doesn't look risque at all.  It's long enough to cover my butt and then a fair amount.  The only thing I hate about it is how easily it wrinkles!  I took these pictures maybe 15 minutes after I did a good job ironing, yet the bottom-half still wrinkled a little.  What can you do.

Thanks for reading everyone.  :)

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EOTD: Shimmery Purple and First OOTD! (Pic heavy)

I haven't done a look on here in awhile.  That wasn't on purpose at all, I just wasn't doing anything too interesting (I've been getting a lot of use out of my E.L.F. Nouveau Neutrals eyeshadow palette, if that gives you any idea of the eye looks I've been doing!).  This EOTD actually isn't too exciting either, but I haven't worn purple eyeshadow in awhile and I was missing it.  It used to be the color I'd wear on a daily basis.
This look is using my Victoria's Secret "Savage Beauty" mineral eyeshadow quad in Safari Chic (See this post for pictures and swatches).  That quad was actually my main motivation for doing a purple EOTD, so I'm glad I had it handy!  A note about the eyeshadows, before I continue:  they aren't that pigmented.  I'm pretty disappointed, as I thought they were more intense, but unfortunately I have to re-apply the color to my eyes several times to achieve my desired pigmentation.  They sure are pretty, though!

(Excuse my eyelashes, too- this is the result of a failed attempt at using The Falsies mascara, so I added about three others on top of it LOL)

(Bad angle on my nose, whoops!)

What I used

Eyes:

-E.L.F. All Over Cover Stick in light beige (I've been seeing how this works as an eyeshadow base, because I couldn't put up with how badly Almay's eye base was drying out my lids.  The E.L.F. doesn't work THAT well, but it's not too bad either)

-VS eyeshadow quad in Safari Chic- the dark purple, light purple, and shimmery champagne for a highlight

-Wet 'n' Wild Idol Eyes eyeliner in Dark Brown

-Maybelline The Falsies mascara (Review to come!), along with Covergirl LashBlast and Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express

Face:

-Maybelline The Eraser treatment makeup in Buff Beige

-N.Y.C. Translucent Mosaic face powder

-E.L.F. Studio blush in Mellow Mauve 

Lips:

-E.L.F. Hypershine lip gloss in Blossom

Now onto my OOTD.  I've never done one of these before, just an FYI, lol.  I'm wearing a few things I got in the cities last weekend, though (Actually everything except my flip flops and tank top).  

(A better picture of my shoes- that's Sinful Colors Mint Apple on my toes, if you're wondering :)

Tank top- American Eagle

Cardigan- Heritage 1981

Scarf- Wet Seal

Pants- Heritage 1981

Flip flops- AE

I wish the weather would stay warm here.  It's not cold exactly, but the sun hasn't been staying out for too long either.  :(

Thanks for reading!

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Outfit of the Day!

Hey girls,

I wore a really simple romper the other day and it looked super cute (if I do say so myself! Hehe).

Romper- Garage
Sandals- Aldo
Earrings- local jeweller
necklace- Forever21
Sunglasses- Diane von Furstenberg

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