OOTD Leopard Print Jacket

 

Hi everyone!

Just a quick video of what I wore yesterday! This is my first OOTD, I really enjoyed filming it... Might make these a regular thing :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until next time...

Laura

Natural Makeup Tutorial

My first makeup tutorial... enjoy!

Meet Dylan...

 

I would like to introduce to you all, Dylan (Dyl for short!) My cute little Welsh Springer Spaniel puppy!

I thought I'd share him with you all... he's just so adorable!

Until next time...

Laura

xoxo

I Have An Addiction...

Yeah... so I am kind of addicted to Redbull... I need help.

Until next time...

Laura xxx

YOLO!

 

Okay, this is just a little rant about the acronym YOLO. Which stands for You Only Live Once (duh!)

I made this video because basically I was getting very fed up of seeing and hearing it EVERYWHERE...

I typed YOLO into urban dictionary and these are a few examples of what it means...

• The phrase has been a motto for people for a long time, but the shortened version, YOLO, has gained popularity since the release of the song, “The Motto” by Drake.

• YOLO: Mainly used to defend doing something ranging from mild to extremely stupidity.

• The term YOLO has been blown out of proportion and teenagers (not me!) over use it by hash tagging it all over Facebook and Twitter.

• The acronym YOLO is being used by people to persuade their friends to take risks or to do something they wouldn't normally do.

So, I really hope that the phrase YOLO is just temporary and people will soon stop saying it, otherwise I think I'll go crazy...

Until next time...

Laura x

It's been a while...

Well! It has been an extremely long time since I last posted, I was in a bit of a slump and just didn't have any inspiration for a blog post, but I am back!

 Originally... when I started this blog months and months ago, I decided it was going to be dedicated solely to fashion and makeup (hauls, OOTD etc.) But I think that is going to change!

I now feel that my blog would be more varied if I posted bits and bobs about my life in general, which would also mean that I would be updating more often (hoorah!)

But don't worry... even though I will now be posting about my life I promise there will still be the usual fashion and beauty posts... so keep your eyes peeled!

Also, I would like to take this opportunity to say hello to my new followers that I gained in my absence and thank you to my followers who have been with me since day 1!

 Until next time...

Laura x

Feather Earrings!

 Hi everyone! So today, I went shopping and I picked up something that I had wanted to get for ages... feather earrings!

I bought these earrings in Penneys/Primark for €3 each, and as you can see, I got two pairs-blue and black! They are also available in white, but they were sold out (which I'm kind of happy about, because it gives me an excuse to go shopping again!)

I don't really like to wear dangly earrings alot, because I have a fear that my earlobes will stretch and end up hanging beside my chin :) So they are the perfect solution when you want fancy earrings, but you don't want to strain your ears with huge, heavy ones.
Another reason I like them so much, is that they are very simple/plain yet striking. I think feather earrings can be either dressy or casual.

Until next time...

Laura xoxo

Saturday Summary!

Hello everyone, I am becoming quite a fan of these posts, I love writing them and I love reading others! They are basically just a short summary of what you did on a certain day... enjoy!

• I had a much needed lie in this morning, I didn't get up until 12:30pm!

• I'm loving the good weather we're having recently, I think Spring is finally here!

• Kind of addicted to Temple Run, I could play it for hours!

• Currently listening to David Guetta ft Nicki Minaj: Turn Me On, I love it!

• Currently Reading: The Hunger Games, I can't wait until the film comes out!

• I'm also loving red nail polish at the moment, my favourite is Rimmel's “Double Decker Red”

Oh! and Happy St Patricks Day, I hope everyone had a good day :)
Until next time...
Laura

OOTD: Check Shirt!

Today was a casual day for me, this morning, I just lazed about at home then in the afternoon, I went to the dentist (just a checkup!) and afterwards, I went to a café. 
 Anyway, this is what I wore:

red check shirt,
white vest top,
dark wash jeans,
uggs,
the weather is still pretty cold here, so I also wore a beige leather jacket.

 

I really like this check shirt, mainly because it is so versatile. It can be worn open or closed and you have the option to wear the sleeves either long or short.

Here are a few pictures from the café...

Until next time...

Laura :)

I'm Back!

Hi everyone! Yes, I'm Back.

I know I have been MIA recently, but that is about to change. My new years resolution was to post atleast once every week, but as you can probably tell it is now February, eek! Firstly, my laptop broke and has only been fixed now and secondly, I have been very busy just living life.

This blog is a hobby and I want to enjoy blogging and I'm not going to do it if it feels like a chore. I want to sit down and really get into it. Also, I feel there is no point in me posting posts just for the sake of it.

I would like to thank each and every one of you who do follow me, it really means so much and I am so happy to say that I will be updating my blog more regularly from now on! (So keep your eyes peeled) Woohoo!

Until next time...

Laura :)

Ombre Hair: Yay or Nay?

Hello everyone! I was pondering what I would do my next blogpost on and I figured I would go in a different direction and talk about hair. So the latest hair trend is ombre hair. I have to say that I used to have a love/hate relationship with ombre hair. If you don't know what ombre hair is generally darker at the roots and then it gets lighter in colour as you get closer to the bottom. Before I thought ombre hair looked messy and unkept but it really has grown on me. It is an ideal solution if you want to create texture and volume.

Many celebrities have been seen sporting the ombre hair trend including: Alexa Chung, Rachel Bilson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Lauren Conrad.

For the last few weeks, I have been pondering whether I should follow this trend, but I think I will go ahead because if I don't like it, it will grow out or I can just re-dye it. But one thing's for sure...

If I do go ahead with the ombre hair do, I will most definetly do a blogpost with lots of pictures!!

Until next time...

Laura :)

OOTD: Stripes!

Here's what I wore today!

Brown and White Stripey Top: H&M 

I love this top because of the ruched sleeves and also they are abit longer in length than a normal t-shirt.

Skinny Jeans: Next 

Suede Beige Boots: Penneys

3-in-1 Necklace: Topshop

Hope you liked!

Until next time...

Laura :)

Sunday Summary

Hi everyone!

Okay so I have seen a few other people doing these types of  posts, where they basically said what they did on a certain day and what they're liking at the moment. I don't know if this will be something I do regularly, what do you think?

•   Walked my dog: All the trees were different colours, so pretty, I love Autumn!

•  Washed my hair: I know, I know, so exciting! But I used a new shampoo and every time I turn my head, I get a huge waft of shampoo... Lurvly :)
•  Had chipper: I love chips and I hadn't had them in ages! Delicious with lots of salt and vinegar!
• Loving french manicured nails at the moments, so simple yet very sophisticated. I've finally got the knack of doing them on my right  hand!
•  Went shopping: Seeing all the wintry clothes in the shops makes me so excited!
•  Just recovered from a cold and I'm feeling great, it's such a relief to not be sneezing every 5 seconds and to be able to breath through my nose again :)
•  Watched TV: I love this time of year when all your favourite  TV programmes start a new series... *ahem, x-factor, ahem*
• Currently restarted my addiction of watching cute animal videos on YouTube, not sure how I feel about this, but I just can't resist cute animals especially puppies :)

That's all for now,

Until next time...

Laura :)

8 Week No Heat Challenge: Update!

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to do a quick update on my 8 week no heat challenge. You can read the idea behind this challenge here. Anyway... besides using no heat for 8 weeks, here's what else I'm doing to make the most out of this challenge.

For products, I'm only using Schwarzkopf Hair Retention Care System Shampoo, TRESemmé Hair Mask for extra dry or brittle hair and TRESemmé Instant Refresh Dry Shampoo.

As for food: I've been drinking a lot of water and I have reduced my caffeine intake. I've been eating lots of fish to keep my hair looking shiny and healthy looking. And as hair is made up of excess protein from your body, I have increased my red meat intake.

For supplements: I have been taking Boot's own brand “Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails tablets. Also, every now and again I have taken a few spoonfuls of Cod liver oil which is brilliant for maintaining healthy, shiny hair (but I think it tastes absolutely revolting so I haven't really been taking a steady intake)

That's really it for products and supplements!

The only styling tool I have been using is a Paddle brush from Penneys! I no longer blow dry my hair, I just allow it to air dry. I haven't touched my straightener in ages, I miss it so much!

I have one week left in this challenge, so I will be doing a post about the results, how I thought the challenge benefited me overall and the ups and downs of using no heat for 2 months.

Hope you liked!

Until next time...

Laura :)

Penneys Haul: Accesories and Pyjamas!

Hi everyone, this is just a post about a few things I picked up at Penneys today, enjoy!

Ring €3

Vaseline €1.45

Slippers €5

Belt €1.50

Hairbrush €2

Satchel €9

Leotard €7

Necklace €3

I know that there was only a few things, but I thought I would share them with you anyway!

Hope you liked!

Until next time...

Laura :)

Inspired...

Hi everyone! So Recently I have been lacking in ideas for posts, but as I still wanted to post something, I decided on a picture post, enjoy!

As you can see, I took inspiration from Marilyn Monroe, my favourite actress.

Hope you liked!

Until next time...

Laura :)