Monday 27 May 2013

Self Portraits?

Ello!
SO I've decided to properly introduce your to my face.
Also, this is pretty much my everyday make up look 
( for those of you interested I will put a list of the products used below) 
I can't help but feel like I am about to take off to Disney world
in these photos. I wish. 
The boy gave me this jumper a while back and
the headscarf is from a little vintage shop in Dublin
called The Harlequin

L
xo 








On my face:
 MAC Studio Sculpt foundation
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
MAC angel lipstick
Collection 2000 liquid eyeliner
MAC antiqued and espresso eyeshadow.

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Saturday 25 May 2013

D.I.Y : Oversized Sport Luxe Crop Top

Hi Hi!
Today I was a little bored and decided I missed college work a little (not really)
SO I'm going to show you how to make an oversized mesh crop top.
I made a similar one for my end of year project but this one is a little simpler and
I hope you guys enjoy,

L
xo 




1. Roughly a meter of some sort of mesh material. I got mine from a local shop
but all major fabric suppliers should shave some too.
2. Measuring tape
3. pins
4. Scissors (Mine are fabric but any sharp ones will do)
5. Thread to match your mesh
5. Paper


Ok so this is the slight tricky part as making patterns isn't really straight forward as you need exact measurements BUT seeing as it is oversized top you can use this pattern to guide you and using a ruler
draw onto your paper. It doesnt have to be perfect. Just get the basic shape. The back will be the same as the front but lower the neckline 2 or 3 centimeters. 


Next place your patterns on on your material and cut!



Do the same with the sleeves and you should have all your pieces cut out.
Now it's time to put them together and sew.






Next you need to figure out how you want to have it close at the back.
You can use buttons, snap fasteners or even a ribbon. 
I'm using a 16 inch open end zip. So just turn in the ends, pin and then sew 
along the edge of the zip.



And then your pretty much done!! All I did then was turn up the hem, neckline and rolled up the sleeves.










Thursday 23 May 2013

New In: Romwe Make up brushes

Hi hi hi,

I cannot contain how excited I am at the moment. I have been waiting aages for
the postman to come with this little package and I am most definitely not disappointed.
It came to my attention a few weeks ago that Romwe did not only do clothes and accessories
but also make up brushes! I had to wait at least a week for them to come back in stock as they were
completely sold out. As of right now they are in stock and you can find them here (hurry)

I'm not going to lie I was completely skeptical about how good they were going to be
as they were only 13 euro for 24 (with a 20% discount) 
However, I was completely surprised as they are incredibly soft and well made. Delighted.
They come in a really nice wrap carry case and they all came individually wrapped.
My first impressions are just go and get them. I haven't even used them on my face yet (I will
keep you updated) but I know that I will never need another make up brush again in my life. 

SO, I hope you enjoy the pictures and If any of you guys have these or get them let me
know what you think,

Talk soon,

L
xo 










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Tuesday 21 May 2013

What's in my make up bag: Everyday essentials

Ello!
As I said I am revamping my blog a little as I was getting bored of it
and I have decided to introduce a beauty side to it. It's not going to be a massive
part but I do quite like make up and thought it would add some variety. 
SO, Today I'm going to show you what is in my make up bag and the 
make up and brushes I use everyday.


Face:


Right to left:  
Mac Studio sculpt in NC15
Estee Lauder Primer
Mac Blush in blush baby and pink swoon
Studio finish concealer 
Benefit Hoola Bronzer 


Eyes: 


Right to left: 
 MAC neutral palette (Mystery, Brule, Espresso, wedge)
Loreal Telescopic foundation
Collection 2000 Liquid eyeliner
           MAC Mineralize eyeshadow trio in In The Groove
MAC paint pot in Painterly 
MAC eyelash Curler
                MAC eyeshadow pots in all that glitters and antiqued. 


Lips:


Right to left: 

(Top row) 
Kiki Milano un-named
MAC Myth
 MAC Shy Girl
Lipgloss in florabundance 

(Bottom row) 
MAC Russian Red
 MAC Rebel
MAC Angel (my most used)


L
xo 

Monday 20 May 2013

I'm baaaaack and with a new shop

Ello!

I have finally finished college for the summer and the past couple
of weeks have been quite hectic. However, I am now finished with projects
and celebrating being finished those projects and I am beyond excited to get back blogging.
Eeeeep. 
 I have lots of new ideas for my blog AND I'm actually moving to London in a few
weeks for the whooole summer ( I have college in september wah )
So, To start off and in preparation for my move I am completely cleaning
out my wardrobe and some pieces that I feel need a new home are going on sale
on my BigCartel . Do feel Free to have a look and ask any questions if needs be.

For now, I am going to leave you with a few sneak peak images of the pieces I have for sale
here
Talk Soon,
L
xo