Not gonna lie, Pancake Tuesday totally dominated this week. In fact, this week practically was Pancake Week. I started the pancake feast on Monday night and carried it on right through the week, trying to fit in every topping combination possible. When most of my major meals were starting to…
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Never before has a blush launch made me run to the counters of Boots quicker than you can say “shopaholic”. As soon as I heard about the new Max Factor Creme Puff Blush, I knew I had to get my hands on some shades. I could count the number of blushes…
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It’s no secret that Monday is the most disliked day of the week for the majority of people, but I love it because it’s a new start and a chance to get the week on track. If you’re struggling with the Monday blues, here’s 5 reasons to put a smile…
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You know those weeks when what happened five days ago feels like it happened a month ago? This was one of those weeks. My memory isn’t the best, so I always write down what happens during the week so I can look back when I’m writing these posts, but today I really…
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Whether you’re spending February 14th with your other half in a candle-lit Italian, seeing 50 Shades of Grey with the girls, or just carrying on like it’s a normal day, I think this makeup look will suit your occasion. I’ll be working for most of the day, watching the rugby…
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It’s no secret around here that my skincare routine hasn’t been fully up to scratch lately. Skipping moisturiser, not using a night cream, and up until a few weeks ago I’d never used a serum. You can imagine that Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum was a very welcome addition when it…
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A seven week break from college eventually came to an end on Monday and I was so glad. It was good to get back into routine and to see the girls again – seven weeks is a very long time! I’m studying journalism and doing a module on website design, so…
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Being Irish has its perks, but sadly one of them isn’t the ability to get a tan. Seeming as we get about four full days of sun here a year, my skin physically will not tan in the sun, even when I go on holidays and lie in 27 degree…
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Although I’ve more makeup brushes than I’d like to admit, I find myself using the same one over and over again for different products when I’m doing my makeup. The Real Techniques Buffing Brush is a cult classic, and for good reason. It’s the only brush I ever use to apply…
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January is the one month that I’m always glad to see over. It’s cold, dark, dreary, everyone’s broke and we’re all under pressure to reinvent ourselves and sign up for half-marathons. I’ll stick with any other month of the year, thank you very much. A six-week gap until payday meant that…
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