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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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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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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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 :) 
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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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