Summer Essentials ❤️

It's Friiidaaaay!
The Summer holidays are fast approaching! If you are heading abroad to soak up some Vitamin D, or planning a 'staycation' now is the time to be getting your paws on some necessities! I am going to compile for you, a list of things that you should consider packing to be Summer ready at all times! 




Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a MUST for the summer season! It is advised that sun protection is worn daily, regardless of whether or not the sun is visible! Sunscreen protects the skin from the damage caused by the sun's UV rays, such as wrinkling, sagging and the leather effect, along with skin cancer! 

For more information on sunscreen, click here!







Water
It is extremely important to keep hydrated, especially if you are in an area of severe heat! Carry a bottle of water around with you to keep away thirst and to maintain a healthy level of hydration. You could also spice things up and try different flavours, such as:

• Strawberry infused water
• Lemon infused water
• Cucumber infused water

Sunglasses

Don't even dream of going on holidays without a pair of 'sunnies'. You will burn the eyes out of yourself! I have spotted some gorgeous pairs of sunglasses around recently. Here are some of my favourites:

Forever 21 - €5.90

Missguided - €8.40

River Island - €17.00

Beach Bag

Everybody needs a beach bag! You HAVE to have somewhere to put all of your other essentials! You can pick up a beach bag almost anywhere! Primark(Penney's) and Tesco(F&F) almost always have a gorgeous stock of small to extra large beach bags! Unfortunately, Primark does not yet have a website to shop from, so you will have to pop in store to have a look. 

Swimwear

I am loving this season's array of swimwear that is being sold on the high-street! I am heading to Tenerife in July for a girly getaway, so I am in search of some affordable, yet glamorous bikinis! Here are a few sites that have caught my eye:

• Missguided
• Forever 21
• Dunnes Stores
• Boohoo.com

Waterproof Makeup

If you are going to be sitting out by the pool or sea all day, then waterproof makeup is the way to go! Maybelline and Rimmel carry an amazing line of waterproof cosmetics. 

So, I hope I didn't miss out anything! These are some of the things that I will be packing for my holliers in July! I hope this helped any of you 'holiday-goers'!

                                              

                                                             Ciara Mol xxx :) 

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Benefits of drinking Green Tea ❤️

Good evening peoples!

I'm baaack!! So, the last few weeks have been pretty hectic! I am currently suffocating under a ton of school books, refill-pads and notes, TRYING to study for my Leaving Cert Mocks (which are not exactly going too well). Due to all of these late night and early morning cramming sessions I have been surviving on some seriously strong coffee! However, the sky-high caffeine intake is causing some major insomnia. Therefore, I have switched the coffee for a healthier option - Green Tea! 


Green Tea is recognized for its refreshing taste and association to several health benefits! Here are a list of 5 benefits that I wanted to share with you:

1. Hydration - Green Tea is brilliant for hydrating the body. One cup of tea can be a replacement for one of your 8 glasses of water daily. 
2. Stress Reduction - 5 or 6 cups of decaffeinated green tea daily can reduce stress and produce a calming effect due to the presence of Theanine.
3. Wrinkle Prevention - The antioxidants present in Green Tea reduce the likelihood of getting wrinkles (BONUS)
4. Aids Weight Loss - Green Tea, in conjunction with a balanced diet can aid weight loss and help you maintain a healthy weight
5. Immunity Boost - Drinking green tea regularly can help boost your immune system, making you less prone to bacterial and viral infections (due to the presence of catetchins)
6. Rids Body of Excess Fluids - Drinking green tea regularly produces a diuretic effect (promotion of the production of urine) which rids unwanted excess fluids from the body, which in turn provides a slimming effect (WIN WIN). Furthermore, you will look and feel a whole lot better as you are not carrying around that extra fluid. 

My Favourites: 

• Twinings Pure Green Tea (Tesco)
• Knightsbridge Green Tea with Lemon (Lidl)
• Bootea Teatox (Bootea.com)

Tip: Instead of using a new teabag for every cuppa, try using the same teabag twice or even three times by just refilling your cup with boiling water. I try to drink 4 -6 cups of Green Tea daily to maximize the benefits listed above (It could also just be because I'm Irish!)

                                        Hope this inspires you to have a cuppa! ;) 

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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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My Best Dressed from the People's Choice Awards 2015 ❤️

Hello,
So Awards Season 2015 has officially kicked off with the 2015 fan-voted People's Choice Awards being hosted at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre on Wednesday the 7th of January. A legion of famous faces descended on the red carpet, flaunting their designer attire. There was an array of absolutely stunning looks, so much so that I had a tough task in picking only a handful. Some of my Best Dressed at the event are featured below. I hope you enjoy!

Portia De Rossi

Aussie Actress Portia was one of my favourite looks of the night! Portia look flawless in an electric blue pantsuit with an eye-catching geometric design by Zuhair Murad which showed off her gorgeous figure. She added some simple gold rings and earrings and a pair of nude heels to keep focus on the pantsuit itself. Hair & makeup didn't fall flat either, as Portia wore a gorgeous brown smokey eye and nude lip, with her hair loosely curled to the side. An overall stunningly simple look













Bella Thorne

17 year old Bella was totally rocking the whole Menswear Chic look. She wowed in a fitted, black, cleavage-baring Armani Tuxedo, which she teamed with black open toe sandals. The overall look was tied together with a gorgeous red lip and loosely curled hair towards the ends.
Bella looks unquestionably flawless.










Katharine McPhee

Actress, Katharine McPhee sported a gorgeous black & white,  figure-hugging, halter neck dress by Balmain. She paired the gorgeous garment with a simple pair of black sandals. A sleeked back hair do and wine lip finish off the elegant red-carpet look.
















Kat Dennings
The '2 Broke Girls' Actress rocked a beautiful Vamp look lace gown with capped sleeves by Ludmila Corlateanu. The uber glamorous black dress was accented with stunning gold jewelry and strapped black sandals. Hair & makeup were perfectly styled with the dress with light ringlets and brown smokey eye and a pale red lip.












Greer Grammer


Miss Golden Globe 2015, Greer Grammer, looked the picture of elegance in this regal black ball gown with a gold belt to accentuate her waistline.  Her makeup was beautiful and natural looking with gorgeous volumous lashes, with her lovely blonde locks pulled behind her ears with lightly curled lengths. 














Giuliana Rancic
My favorite E! News correspondent looked exquisite in a mint green dress by Tony Ward, teamed with pale heels and an eye-catching mirror clutch. G's nude makeup and 1950's style curls stole the show. She looked flawless from head to toe.

















                                                          Until Next Time :) 
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Bourjois Buys ❤️

Hiya,
So I have recently fallen in love with a fabulous makeup brand that I spotted in Boots not so long ago. Bourjois is a internationally recognized cosmetics brand which birthed in 1863 in the City Of Love, Paris! It is, in my opinion, one of the most under-rated  makeup brands on the market today. Its is both affordable and delivers a flawless look. Below are some of the products that I have tried:



NEW Healthy Mix Foundation:

 I adore this foundation. It made my skin look and feel so much healthier than before. It gave me a gorgeous dewy finish which I love for day wear. I found it to be long-lasting also, which is exactly what I need in a foundation. There is also a gorgeous, fresh, fruity scent within the foundation which is always a positive in my eyes! 

Price: €14.29 (Boots)





Healthy Mix Concealer

















This concealer is an absolute lifesaver for me! It covers almost anything. My dark, under-eye circles and blemishes are as good as invisible with this concealer. I also found it great to use when highlighting and contouring. Like the foundation, it also has that fab fruity scent.

Price: €9.99 (Boots)





Maxi Delight Bronzer

















I am constantly in search of a good quality bronzer to contour with. This bronzer isn't 'cakey' or 'dirty-looking' on the skin like some bronzers can be. It is perfect for shaping and defining facial features. It also contains a non-drying formula that lets your skin breathe, which is always a good thing.

Price: €11.99 (Boots)





Little Round Pot Blush:

This little blush pot is the cutest cosmetic container I have ever seen. It comes with a little powder brush and compact mirror inside for on-the-go touch ups.  It is available in 12 shades to match all skin tones. It is easy to apply and blends easily. Furthermore, it gives the skin a gorgeous complexion.

Price: €9.99 (Boots)

Have a look at a picture of me wearing all of the Bourjois products listed above. I applied this face of makeup at 6am for work and it lasted me the full 8 hour working day without need of a touch-up, not to mention the further 5 or 6 hours I wore it after work before removing it. This picture was taken around 3pm - that's 9 hours of wear!!!

That is all for now!

xxx

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