Irish Artists to watch! ❤️

Heya,
I just wanted to do a quick post on some amazing Irish Artists to watch over the next couple of months. I could be slightly biased, but I do believe that the music scene in Ireland hasn't been given the recognition it deserves! Ireland has produced some incredible musicians, bands, and singers throughout the years, yet only a handful have actually been acknowledged outside of the country. Here are a few of the artists that I believe are well worth a listen, and well worth a visit if they happen to be gigging nearby! Enjoy!! :) 


P.S: Click on the artists picture if you want to have a listen to some of their material! ;) 

Little Hours

Orla Gartland

Wallis Bird

Lisa Hannigan

The Whereabouts

Hudson-Taylor

The Academic

Southern

Hometown

These are only a handful of Irish Acts that I have come across! Feel free to send me on some of your favourites! 

                                                                        Ciara Mol xxx

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STOP Body-Shaming! ✌

Hey guys,

I'm taking a break from my Leaving Cert study to do a quick post on something I spotted on Twitter a few nights ago that really and truly upset me. 

Some of you may have seen it. Some of you may have not. What I am referring to is the unsettling body-shaming of actress/singer Selena Gomez. 

Following recent pictures of Gomez in a bikini emerging on the internet, certain individuals began criticizing the twenty-two year old for her apparent 'weight-gain'. Some people even went as far as to refer to Gomez as being 'disgusting'. I was overwhelmed with a sense of frustration at some of the cruel jibes being made, implying that she was 'fat'. 

Personally, I think that Selena Gomez looks gorgeous regardless of what size or weight she may be. Furthermore, the aftermath of this kind of 'trolling' may result in a damaging effect on the self-esteem of not only Gomez, but on her following of young women and men around the world! 

I can't comprehend why people think it is remotely okay to 'body-shame' another human being, whether it is suggesting they are 'fat', or 'anorexic', or anything in between. It is bullying! IT IS WRONG! It needs to STOP! 

These childish attacks on the internet, or in person, can affect a person in more ways than you may know. As my mother always says: "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!". 

I was pleased to see that Gomez didn't let the media circus prevent her from enjoying her vacation, as she later posted this fabulous image to Instagram with the caption: "I love being happy with me yall #theresmoretolove "

Remember guys: Don't let anyone tell you: how you should look; how you should feel; what you should wear; who you should love; what you should do. Just be yourself! Once YOU are happy, that's all that truly matters! 

Goodnight guys!

xxx

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Face Masking It ❤️

Hello lovelies,
I have a little beauty post for you guys today! I am a major fan of face masks as you probably already know. They are the perfect treat for your skin every week. They are quick and easy to apply and the benefits are plentiful. Personally, I love the face masks that you can buy in the drugstore or chemist as they are cheap and cheerful. There is no fuss and you are left with more or less the same results as the more expensive brands.

Following this week, I felt that my skin looked a bit dull and tired - along with some typical teenage-skin breakouts. So what other way to sort that out than to whip out a face mask and treat my face to some TLC. 

Firstly, I cleansed my skin with my usual cleanser and a damp cotton pad. Then I began to apply the face mask - this took me about 2-3 minutes. Then I just sat back and relaxed for 15 minutes and let the mask work its magic on my exhausted skin. After about 15 minutes I rinsed the mask off with some lukewarm water and patted my face dry with a dry face-cloth.  

BEFORE

DURING

MASK USED

AFTER

My face looks so much brighter and feels so much fresher and comfortable! My breakout has even become less aggressive due to the aloe vera in the mask. 

What's your favourite face masks to use? Let me know! 

If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask.

Until next time lovelies :) 

xxx

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Skincare Faves ❤️

Happy Friday peoples!

So it's a Beauty post from me today! I want to show you guys some of the skincare products I use and love. Your skin deserves to be looked after so why not use products that will give you the best possible results. 

 I don't use all of these products everyday, but I do use them often during the week. 

Keep reading to find out where I purchased these products, and how often I use them! :) 

Have a look below:

Soap& Glory - Facial Peel
Boots, Crescent Shopping Centre.
(Once a week)

Clearasil - Face Wash
Boots, Childers Rd.
(Every second morning)

Simple - Radiance Cream
Boots, Crescent Shopping Centre.
(Every morning)

No7 - Brush Cleaner
Boots, Childers Rd.
(Once a week)

Collin Resultime - Vitamin C Peeling Mask
Revas Spa, Adare.
(3 evenings a week)

Collin Resultime - Cleansing Cream
Revas Spa, Adare.
(When removing makeup)

No7 - Purifying Mask
Boots, Crescent Shopping Centre.
(Twice a week)

No7 - Daily Skincare Set
Boots, Crescent Shopping Centre.
(Everyday & Every night)

What are your fave skincare products? Do you use any of these products? Let me know! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me - details below! ;)

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Homemade Face Masks ❤️

Hiya,
People are always looking for the ideal face mask that will have a positive impact on their oily/dry/combo skin that will leave them with fresh, clean, moisturized and glowing skin. Many of the branded face masks available in your local drugstore may be too expensive or may even irritate your skin. From my own personal experience dealing with combo skin, I found particular face masks dried out my skin leaving it feeling uncomfortably tight and looking flaky. That is why I began to research Homemade Face Masks. 

There are several benefits to using homemade face masks:

1. Many of the required ingredients are lying around in the cupboards of your kitchen
2. It is cheap and cheerful
3. You know exactly what is in you face mask
4. It is all natural, as nature intended it!
5. It clarifies, moisturizes and cleanses the skin
6. You can customize the mask to your preference and skin type
7. It is relaxing!!!

Sensitive or Sun-burnt Skin:

• 1 cup of natural yoghurt
• 1/2 cup of oatmeal

(i) Mix ingredients together in a bowl

(ii) Apply to skin

(iii) Leave on for 10-15 mins

(iv) Wash of with a damp, heated face-cloth, moving in upward motions so as not to drag the skin

Dry  or Chapped Skin:

• 1/2 very ripe, soft avocado
• 1/4 cup of honey

(i) Mash the avocado in a bowl

(ii) Stir in honey

(iii) Apply to skin

(iv) Leave on skin for 10 mins

(v) Wash face with a cool face-cloth

Oily or Acne-Prone Skin:

• 1 Banana, preferably ripe
• 2 tbsp of honey
• The juice of an orange or lemon

(i) Mash the banana in a bowl

(ii) Mix in the honey

(iii) Add in the juice of the orange/lemon

(iv) Apply to face

(v) Leave on face for 15 mins

(vi) Wash off with a cool or warm face-cloth

(vii) Follow with your regular moisturizer

Combination Skin: 

• 1 egg white
• 3 tbsp of plain organic yogurt

(i) Beat the egg white in a bowl until it turns frothy

(ii) Add the yogurt to the egg white

(iii) Apply to face

(iv) Leave on for 15-20 mins

(v) Rinse with warm water

                              Hope this post helps some of you!
                                                             Until next time :) 
                                                                           xxx

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