The Top 10 Tag

I was tagged by the lovely Hollie from Hollie's Lifestyle,Fashion and Fantasy Football Blog to do this tag! If you haven't seen her blog I suggest checking it out as it's a really lovely blog. Before you go on you should know that I'm a little obsessed with Rimmel especially recently and I always find myself reaching for their products on a day to day basis. I've based my top 10 on which products I use the most which is why there is a lot of Rimmel products !

1.Foundation

I have only started using this recently but love it, one of my absolute faves and will definitely be repurchased.

2. Concealer

This is my go to concealer, I was introduced to it about two years ago I  think and just love it !

3. Powder

I've never been too pushed about powders and never really try new ones out, I always tend to end up buying this one. As they say, if it ain't broke...

4. Blush

I like a light blush because I always put too much on so this one is nice and light and I actually need a couple of swirls before it's noticeable which I like.

5. Bronzer

I never really wear bronzer if I'm honest but when i do it's this little beauty here, It's so affordable, and I just hate paying big amounts if it's something I rarely use so this is the perfect option for me !

6. Highlighter

This is just a little beauty. I love this for nights out, makes me feel a little more confident !

7. Mascara

Great mascara, a little pricey but worth it !

8. Eyeshadows

My go to palette. It has all the colours I tend to wear from everyday wear to nights out.

9. Brows

Very easy to use and gives a very natural effect!

10. Lips

Picked up this amazing lipstick a while back. It's my favourite lipstick,I just adore it and couldn't speak more highly of it !

Hope you enjoyed this tag. Have you done it ? If so leave a link in the comments, if not and you'd like to do it then I tag you !

Erin x

View Post

Review - Rimmel 25hr Foundation

Hello everybody ! Today I wanted to talk about the Rimmel 25 hour foundation. I picked up this little beauty about a month ago and I'm delighted with it. I found it really did stay in place all day and has great coverage. I picked it up in shade 01 Ivory, It might be a shade too dark for my skin for everyday wear, but it's the perfect shade for nights out when I have my tan done. I'm really impressed by the quality of this product and it's by far my favourite drugstore foundation. It's very good value too, at €8.35 it's very affordable. This is the first Rimmel foundation that I've tried, but after such a good experience with this one I'm sure I'll be trying some others ! I'd really recommend this foundation, I find it to be light and creamy which is great, because I often find some foundations can be cakey and you can feel like you've got six layers on, rather than one ! I'd definitely repurchase this ! 

10/10 for me !

Have you tried this foundation ? What did you think ? I'd love to hear !

Erin x 

View Post

Top 5 Winter Clutches

As much as I love HUGE bags, I also love a good clutch. I only use clutches for nights out because most come with a strap that you can put across your body so you don't have to worry about leaving it down anywhere. These clutches are perfect for the Winter season and will go with so many outfits ! 

Cream Clutch - This cute little clutch is so elegant and stylish !

Sparkly Clutch - This clutch would be perfect for any big occasions but the sparkles just make it perfect for Winter !

Purple Clutch - I love a pop of colour and this adorable clutch would brighten up any outfit ! Also I love all the compartments so useful !

Glitter Clutch - This is my favourite out of them all, It has a bit of a Frozen theme which I love. Ideal for Winter !

Studded Clutch - Classic studded clutch adds a bit of rock n' roll !

What's your favourite Winter clutch ? 

Erin x

View Post

A Weekly Wrap Up #2

Hello everybody ! This week has had its ups and downs, but mainly ups thankfully. I started off the week by visiting my best and oldest friend Julie in Galway. I hadn't seen her in ages because we go to different colleges and she works most weekends, so it was lovely to have a good catch up with her. 

I got the train to Galway and that journey lasted about two hours, so I got all my organising and lists written up. I was still feeling really poorly up until about Wednesday or Thursday and I just took the time to be sick and get better. On Thursday evening however my mam surprised me and my boyfriend with tickets to see Dara O Briain, who was on in our university concert hall. He was so funny and didn't disappoint. It was great to have a nice relaxing night out with my parents too. 

Friday was a great day! I was feeling really positive and got loads of work done. Then I went home and visited my cousin Siobhan who moved to London about five months ago, so it was great seeing her again ! Saturday was a lazy day and I was perfectly happy with that. 

This morning I woke up and was hellbent on being prepared for the upcoming week. So I sorted my room out, sorted my books and folders out, did some laundry and went for a run. Yes, you read that right I went for run !! It was such a beautiful day that I couldn't stay inside so I put on all my gear and actually went running....well to be accurate, it was more of a brisk walk with random outburts of jogging, but still, it's more than I've done over the past few weeks so I was delighted with myself. I wish I could tell you that I felt so much better after it and I had more energy but really, I came home sat down on the couch, exhausted and haven't moved ! I was so tired afterwards. But I am happy I went and I know the next time I go it'll be easier, or at least I pray it will be !

Goals for this week :

Exercise - As always I'm going to try and incorporate more exercise into my life !

Water - I go through phases of drinking loads of water to drinking none. I need to get back into the habit of drinking it again !

Job Hunt- I didn't do any job hunting last week so really need to concentrate on it this week and make it a priority.

Stay Positive - Since Friday I've been in such a good mood and generally more positive, so my plan is to stay that way.

Take photos - I've been putting off doing so many posts because the weather has been bad so the lighting in my room has been awful. This week, the minute a bit of sunshine comes through my window, I won't procrastinate and I'll finally get some more beauty posts up !

So what's your goals this week ? I'd love to hear them !

Erin x

View Post

An Obsession With Tulle Skirts

I have an obsession with Tulle skirts, always have, always will ! I think they look so elegant and whimsical. Also it's an acceptable, grown up way to dress like a princess ! I have spent far too long staring in awe at the beauty of tulle skirts on Pinterest. However whenever I find one I really like, it always costs like €500 or something mad. I've seen loads of DIY tutorials and it's on my project to do list that I will eventually get through. I do think they'd be difficult enough to find an occasion to wear them to but I'm sure I'd manage !

All images found on Pinterest
 Does anyone else share my obsession ? Has anyone ever made a tulle skirt ? I'd love to know in the comments !

Erin x

View Post

Top 5 Winter Handbags

Now that the cold weather is setting in and we have to wrap ourselves up more, we have a lot more to carry around with us ( or at least now we have an excuse).  I'm a bit of a hoarder and tend to carry everything that I might possibly need that day around with me. Living in Ireland, you have to carry both an umbrella and your sunglasses because you never know how the day will turn out. That being said I've found some handbags that are perfect for this season !

Grey Tote Bag - I love this bag it's simple, sophisticated and has a lovely pop of colour !

Green Handheld Bag I think the colour of this bag is gorgeous and is perfect for Winter. 

Backpack  - Ideal for college ! I like that it's a strong bag as well as beautiful !

Black Bag - It looks HUGE ! This bag is definitely on my wishlist.

New Look Bag - A lovely big chic bag that will accompany any outfit perfectly.

So what do you think ? Do you have a staple handbag for Winter ? Are you obsessed with big bags ? I'd love to hear in the comments !

Erin x

View Post

A Lifestyle Change | Motivation Playlist

I'm definitely one of those people that NEED music when exercising. I find it kinda distracts you from what you're doing. It also helps build momentum and psyches you up. When it comes to workout music, everyone has their own taste. I like a mix of everything but depending on what workout I'm doing I like to listen to different types for example sometimes I really need some motivation to get off the couch and other times I like listening to nice calm music. Today I'm going to share some songs from my 'Can't get off the couch' / Motivation playlist.

Eminem - Lose yourself

Kayne West - Stronger 

Survival - Eye of the Tiger

Bon Jovi - It's My Life

Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling

Christina Aguilera - Fighter

David Guetta ft Sia - Titanium

Eminem - Not Afraid

Gloria Gaynor - I will Survive

Journey - Don't stop believing
Kenny Loggins - Footloose
Elton John - I'm Still Standing
Queen - We Are the Champions
Rihanna - Only Girl In The World
Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer
Coldplay - Viva La Vida

Those are a few of my favourites to get me off the couch and out pounding the pavements. Do you have a specific playlist for working out ? Do you have any suggestions on songs to add to the list ?

Erin x

View Post

A Weekly Wrap Up #1

Hello everybody ! This week hasn't been great if I'm honest, I didn't stick to most of my goals and even though I said I wouldn't make any excuses...I have made loads of excuses BUT I'm kinda allowed. This week has been all over the place and any kind of schedule that I usually have went straight out the window ! 

I went to a beautiful wedding on Monday and had such an amazing time. I did a post on it here. However exercise, getting work done, eating healthily just wasn't done. Tuesday most of the day was spent driving back to college, arrived back at about 5pm then had a meeting that lasted forever so another day gone ! 

Wednesday was spent trying to prepare for our college mystery tour. For anyone that doesn't know what that is, it's basically a trip organised by the class rep and the students union to another city / college for a night out, it's a mystery because you don't get told where you're going ! We didn't get home until 6am and as a result, Thursday suffered, spent most of it recovering! 

Friday, Saturday and today have been good enough in relation to time management and eating healthily but I have come down with a horrible cold so going for a run in cold wet Irish weather wasn't on the cards!

For the upcoming week I have set these goals :

Organise : I need to do up all my different to do lists eg. Christmas gift list so I can see how much money I need and brainstorm ideas etc, I need to organise to do lists for all my college projects and modules etc. I also need to organise my college room again, everything was kinda thrown everywhere last week and I find after cleaning up my room my head is much clearer too so I'm much more productive.

Exercise: I need to start exercising again. I need to find an alternative to walking/ going for a run because the Irish weather is really setting in now and it's so unappealing to go out in.

Study : I have an exam on Friday so I need to concentrate on programming A LOT !! I also need to start preparing for end of term exams which are right around the corner !

Job Hunt : I need to get a part time job for the Christmas break. I think we get like 6 weeks off so it's an ideal time get a part time job. So I must tidy up my CV and start sending them out !

Be Positive : After having quite an eventful week that ended in getting a cold, it was easy to get a bit downtrodden and into a slump. This week my goal is to stay positive no matter what setbacks come up !

What are your goals this week ? How did your goals go last week ? I love to hear them !

Erin x

View Post

A Wonderful Wedding

Last Monday I went to my boyfriend's brother's wedding. It was such an an amazing happy day. Everyone looked fab and had a great time. The wedding was on in the Riverside Hotel in Wexford. It's such a beautiful hotel and the staff were excellent. The bridal sweet was like something you'd see on TV in a celebrities house, It was massive, I think it had like three bathroom it had a two floors and was generally just very glamorous ! I didn't get to take many photos as I was too busy enjoying myself. I did take a few though and thought I'd share them with you all. 

Myself and James all dressed up !

The groom in the middle and his two groomsmen !

Took a quick photo before the meal !

James doing his best man speech !

It was James birthday so they brought out a cake for him ! 

Sorry for the quality of the photos I didn't have my camera just my phone and also the lighting was really weird as well.

Congratulations to Joe and Coleen !

Erin x

View Post