All About Me

18 year old student from Dublin
with a passion for fashion & beauty.

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Powder Pocket



Hey guys,

So today I received a really exciting parcel! I got my first months Powder Pocket box :-) it's a new product & service which started last month. 
Powder pocket, an Irish company based in Galway is taking over. 

So What is Powder Pocket?


Each month receive your PowderPocket box containing 5 beauty treats for you to enjoy, share and pamper.Remember the fact that you don't know what your getting makes the surprise more interesting!


How to orderπŸ‘Œ
It's a subscription however you can opt for a 1 month trial, 6 month +1 month free or 12 months + 2 free :-) what a bargain! 

This months box was based on skincare So today this is what I got : 
A magazine showing how to use each of the products :-) 

Product number 1:
La Roche Posay thermal spring water 


Product number 2:
Ginvera green tea exfoliating gel 

Product number 3:
Pixy citrus soap slice 

Product number 4:
Lavera hand cream 

Product number 5:
Black beneco eyeliner 


Each box is €12 +€3 p&p! Which is fantastic as each box contains items to the value of nearly €30! What a bargainπŸ‘ 

I can't wait to try everyone outπŸ˜‚

You can find out more details on powderpocket.com πŸ’‹

Enjoy Girls,

Aoife x 



Friday, 24 January 2014

"Naked or not" πŸ’„

Hey guys, 

So recently when I was out shopping with friends we visited the urban decay counter. 

Last summer I decided I wanted to buy a naked palette. I had in fact bother getting it to the extent that debenhams had sold out! Luckily enough I was able to buy the last one on a Ryanair flight. I chose the naked 2 palette as I preferred the shades. Nowadays however you can buy 4 naked palettes. 

Originally Urban Decay released the "Naked basics". 

This palette consists of six matte colours. All of which are neutrals & browns. It comes with a large built in mirror on one side of the travel sized palette. This palette is ideal for any beginner. Retailing at €26, it's worth purchasing. 

After the success of the naked basics palette, Urban Decay decided to launch the first Naked palette. Considering good palette also has a number of neutral tones, it couldn't be  any more different from the Naked Basics Palette.
This palette contains 7 of Urban Decays best selling eye shadows. These shades however give you more to expirement with unlike the basic palette. This stunning palette also includes eye brush and a travel sized eyeshadow primer potion! 

Personally however this isn't one of my favourites. I'm not mad on all the shimmer in the eyeshadows & prefer more matte shades. This palette retails at €44. 

It wasn't too long before Naked 2 was released. 

Hands down this is my personal fave. The shades are similar to Naked 1 palette minus all the shimmer. This Urban Decay eyeshadow palette is filled with 12 pigment-rich, taupe and greige neutral eyeshadows, including five new shades. 

Like naked 1, it comes with a brush, however unlike naked 1 it's double ended. This means it's great for blending and shading. The bristles are also great quality, and is one of my favourite brushes. This palette retails at €44 however it is harder to find as stocks seem to be very low.

Last but not least, late lasts year, Urban decay naked 3 palette. There was so much hype around this product, however in my opinion it was a let down. I'm not a fan of many of the colours. However each to their own. 
These eyeshadows are more of a pinkies tone, however they do still range from pale shimmery pinks to deep black matte. This palette can be bought for €44 and like all the palettes is available from debenhams.com. 

I have decided to show all the palettes side by side as I think it may make it easier to choose which is your favourite. 


 And if you do decide to buy any of these palettes don't forget to get in touch & let me know which one you chose πŸ‘

Until next time, 

Aoife πŸ’‹ x

    Thursday, 23 January 2014

    Maybelline vs Benefit

    So about a week ago, I heard of a new maybelline product that was set to take over. From the off you could tell the resemblances with Benefits Porefessional! 



    Similarities:

    - Both come in a green tube.
    - Both contain 22ml.
    - Both have a similar texture.
    - Both work wonders. 
    - Both are invisible on the skin.

    Overall I love the texture of this product. It is very similar to Benefits Porefessional, and works just as well for minimising the look of pores. It's great for under a layer of foundation or on it's own. I find this product is best applied using your fingers.

    You can find this product in Boots Chemist or any good pharmacy.

    The product retails at €11.99 Vs €34 for Benefits Porefessional.

    It really is a no brainer. You definitley won't be sorry you bought this product!πŸ‘Œ

     
    Rating:  

    Until next time, 

    Aoife x

    LW 2014 tanning product


    THE NEW LW DARKER THAN DARK GLAM TAN...

    Today I can exclusively reveal to you that LW Tan, formally known as Lauren’s Way, are producing a new tanning product!! Yayyyy, I hope you are as excited as I am. The new product is called – Darker Than Dark Glam Tan.



    It is a long-lasting self-tan spray formula that can be used on both the face and body. The spray bottle allows for easy and even application, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of a spray tan from the comfort of your own home. The formula provides a gorgeous, deeply bronzed colour in just one application and the colour guide allows you to see exactly where you are applying it.


    The tan is perfect for those looking for a deep, dark tan with no fuss application❤️
     
    Personally I can't wait to try it!!

    It will Retail at £19.95 and will be available in March from www.laurensway.com

    Until next time, 

    Aoife πŸ’‹


    Wednesday, 22 January 2014

    Keeping up with the Kardashians

    Some of you may not be interested in Keeping up with the Kardashians, however others may know that Season 9 started to air a few days ago in America. If you dont want to wait a few weeks for them to air over here then you can use these links to watch them online! I would reccomend using putlocker 


    http://www.primewire.ag/tv-10356-Keeping-Up-with-the-Kardashians/season-9

    Enjoy Girls <3


    Until next time,

    Aoife X

    Tuesday, 21 January 2014

    Big news in the Egan household!

    Around an hour ago, Kian Egan's wife Jodi wrote on twitter that there would be big news coming at 10pm! 

    After leaving people waiting for over an hour, they spilled the beans!!

    Kian took to twitter to announce that he has today signed a record deal with Warner Brothers. He also stated that his debut album will be released in March!

    Well done kian! Can't wait to hear what you've else you've got planned for 2014!!🎀


    Until next time,

    Aoife πŸ’‹

    Where Have I disappeared to?

    Hey Guys!πŸ‘

    Just a quick blogpost to say sorry for being away from blogging for so long. I know its only been a week, however it feels sooo much longer.  As many of you may know, last Wednesday I was in hospital having my four wisdom teeth removed. I was wanred that I would be out of sorts for awhile following the anestetic and because of the pain. However I was more concerned about the surgery itself ( I'm a bit of a baby!). πŸ˜‚

    To cut to the point, I didnt realise I would be in so much pain, with so much swelling without being able to eat for nearly a week. At this point I'm just about getting over it YAYYYY!! I have in fact been a pain to live with. Anyway I promise not to take such a long break for at least a few months! 

    So during my time off, I did alot of online retail therapy... a bit too much if I'm honest! Coming up in the next two weeks there will be lots of blogposts with reviews of my new buys <3

    Anyway thats all for tonight, but I'm back tomorrow at some stage with an indept review of Maybellines Pore eraser Vs Benefits Porefessional!


    Until next timeπŸ’‹

    Aoife x


    Sunday, 12 January 2014

    A girl can never have too many shoes..


    Today I'm bringing you all the new forever 21 shoe collection. Previously I have not thought highly of their shoe collections, however things are about to change! 

    This new shoe collection is meant to be on the pricier side, however I haven't noticed!  

    One thing you will notice however is that straps are all in this season..

    Here's a selection of the new range available at Forever21.com now πŸ‘Œ

    Available in black and red for just €31.90
    These are probably my favourites as they combine this years Strap feature as well as a skyscraper heel..πŸ‘  

    These also caught my eye for obvious reasons! Priced at €31.90

    I ❤️ these next pair due to their versatility which are also priced at €31.90 

    Available in grey as well as taupe these might just be the ones for you..

    My final picks caught my eye due to the fact they both look very expensive❤️

    These are sure to change the look of an outfit ...

    Priced at €35.90/€25.90 these are sure to be sell outs! 

    That's all from me.. πŸ‘ 

    Until next time, 

    Aoife πŸ’‹

    Thursday, 9 January 2014

    BBold tan review ❤️


    Hey guys, 

    So last night I posted on Facebook & twitter that I was going to be trying out Bbold's medium/dark tanning lotion.
    Today I'm going to be giving the tans ingredients,my step by step guide, products used and my over all option aswell as star rating!

    So let's get started with the most asked questions ..


    What's in this tan? 
    The bottle of tan itself states that it's enriched with Aloe Vera, Cocoa butter & vitamin E. With premium high grade DHA it provides a rich natural tan.

    How is the tan packaged? 
    I love the packaging!! The black plastic bottle is unlike most tans. The use of the white and pink are eye catching not to mention the name. My favourite part about the packaging is undoubtably the pump. It makes application so much easier. 

    The texture of the product?
    This product is lotion based.I'm used to a mouse so was skeptical about how it would turn out..! How wrong was I! The fact that it was a lotion meant that application was smoother, quicker and overall the tan was easier to blend. 

    Does this product have a distinct smell?
    Yes!! But not in that kind of way. I find most tans have a very deep smell. With this though, it's subtle. Described as being scented with delicate calla Lily and pink Peony, with a base of vanilla orchid, it's as if you've entered a small flower shop.

    What colour is this product? 
    This product is a very deep brown, which is very reassuring that it won't turn orange. It also means that you can see exactly where it's being applied. 


    Where can this product be purchased:
    Sam Mc Cauley chemists, Mc Cabes Chemists, as well as selected other phramacies. You can also buy this from their very own website @ b-bold.co.uk

    How much is this product?
    I've recently seen this product on sale for as little as €9 in selected chemists. It's Normal retail price is around €18 and you can get it for around €13 on b-bold.co.uk at the moment as they have a sale on so be quick girls!! 

    HOW I APPLIED THIS PRODUCT:

    Step one: I showered the night previous and made sure I used Marissa Carter's Tough Stuff scrub to remove all dead skin.

    Step two: after showering I moisturised thoroughly, ensuring I applied slightly more moisturiser to my elbows, knees and feet! 

    Step three: approximately 24 hours later I used a tan mitt to apply the product. In doing this I decided to pump the product directly onto the body and use the Mitt to blend in circular motions. 
    (Applying the tan to my body in small pumps) 

    Step four: after using around 6-8 small pumps I was finished with the tan. Because I bought the medium to dark I used little product as I wanted a more daytime wearable tanning look. If I was doing my tan for a night out I would intact use more. 
    (My arm immediately after applying the tan)

    Step five: I went to bed with the tan on and waited approximately 10 hours to let the tan develop fully. 
    (When I woke up I was a deep brown colour) 

    Step six: this morning I lightly washed off my tan ensuring I didn't scrub any areas too heavily. I waited until the water ran clear. 
    (How my tan looked after shower)

    Step seven: I waited an hour or so after my shower before applying my moisturiser. I do this with every tan however with this tan it's not a vital step as the tan itself is full of moisturising agents. 
     

    Overall opinion.. 

    I love this tan!! This is most definitley going to be my new holy grail tan. I love how moisturising it is, and how it can't be mistaken as an orangey colour due! 

    I also love that it's easy to apply, spreadable,the smell isn't too overwhelming, and there is no sticky/ tacky feeling after applying. 

    I have quite dry skin and would most definitley recommend it to girls who have similar problems. It's so lightweight it doesn't even feel like I'm wearing a layer of tan. 

    Star rating: 4.5/5

    I personally can't wait to try the other products in this range. 

    Remember to check out b-bold.co.uk for more details girls πŸ‘❤️

    Until next time, 

    Aoife πŸ’‹



    Wednesday, 8 January 2014

    River island buys under €20


    At this point you may think that anything worth buying from the January sales is gone, however this isn't true.
         Today I've flicked through River Island online and found bargains all each under €20 with some starting at as little as €8. 
    Remember these are just a few so check out River Island for other options!


    Animal print skirt €12 sizes 6-14
    Black/white lace dress €9 sizes 8-12
    Pink asymmetric top €12 sizes 8-10


    Rihanna tshirt €12 sizes 10-12
    Blue shoes €18 sizes 3-6
    Cream tux €18 sizes 8-14

    Red knit €18 sizes 6-14
    Black frill trim €8 sizes 8-12
    Blue dress €18 sizes 12-18

    Beige frill top €8 sizes 8-16
    Black asymmetric dress €12 sizes 8-14

    Happy shopping girls πŸ‘πŸ’ƒπŸ‘›πŸ’Ά 


    Until next time, 

    Aoife πŸ’‹ 

    Monday, 6 January 2014

    Ismodo bargains you won't want to miss!


    Hi girls, 

    Just a quick blog post showing you some bargains I've come across recently all from ismodo.com ❤️ 

    Ismodo.com are Irish and have free next day Irish delivery for all orders over €50! 

    I was just teasing myself when I stumbled onto the website and found out they have a massive clothing sale on atm!πŸ‘

    Here's my fav dresses:


    Some playsuits and jumpsuits πŸ‘Œ

    Check out ismodo.com for more bargains πŸ’ƒ 


    Happy shopping girls πŸ‘, 

    Until next time,

    Aoife πŸ’‹