Monday Must Have: All hail Carmex!

I have spoken a few times about my dry lips and if you are friends with me in 'real life' you've probably heard me complaining about them.

I am a lipstick fiend owning in and around 45 lipsticks... I know... but beauty blogs are a safe place to admit these things :)

Therefore having moisturised lips is probably my number one beauty priority. I used Vaseline for years but I realised that while it protects lips from the elements, it's not very moisturising in itself.

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I knew of Carmex but I don't know why I ignored the brand for so long!

Currently I own the pot, the tube and er, the balm stick. The tube is my favourite. I've already gone through 3!

It's magic and well worth the 3-4euro.

Winter wonderland

My favourite Yankee candle

Winter makes me want to bake

Fuzzy socks= Cosy toes

Starbucks hot chocolate.. Nom!

Snug but stylish

I absolutely HATE the changing clock. Dark, chilly evenings means winter is truly here. The horrible windy rainy weather doesn't help either.

However, this blog is all about the positives so these are some things I like about winter :)

                                     All pictures taken from weheartit.com/.

Nails of the day: Gosh holographic

Silver/rainbow qualities!

In the bottle this polish appears silver but when the light hits it, it changes colour giving a rainbow effect. It's quite the same on the nails. I have two coats of it on here and I'm pleased with the finish.

It's colour changing powers cheer me up no end on these terribly dark & dreary wintery evenings :)

Monday Must Have: Konjac sponge

This is actually my second Konjac sponge so technically this review is a bit late!

The blurb:
Taken from the page on Konjac sponges on beautyemporium.ie :
''Konjac sponges are the softest most gentle yet effective skin cleansing product on the market. Research has even proven in Japan, that Konjac sponges can deeply cleanse without damaging the skin better than any normal wash cloth (or even a sea sponge) that has been designed for washing. The Konjac Sponge Co use nothing other than pure natural products. Pure Konjac, Pure French Clays and Pure Charcoal from Bamboo. No Colouring and No Additives. Just straightforward, biodegradable and healthy plant with the addition of the natural mineral addition of French clay and charcoal in their “added minerals” range of sponges.''

This is the sponge with French Pink Clay for 'tired, devitalized, sensitive skin'. It 'deeply cleanses and freshes' and 'gently exfoliates skin'. When you get it in the post/shop it's hard so you have to allow it to soak up a lot of water until it becomes soft.

My thoughts:

• I don't cleanse in the morning but I like to give my face a quick wash using this and water.
• For one reason or another I seem to have to exfoliate quite often (2-3 times a week). I find the konjac sponge lessens the need for that. After a few days use, I see an improvement in the texture of my skin; it's softer, smoother and clearer.
• My moisturiser sinks into the skin so quickly after using this.
• I really like the fact that it's a natural product, sometimes chemicals can do more harm than good to sensitive skin. My skin doesn't feel irritated in the slightest by this sponge.

I got mine for 7.95e on beautyemporium.ie who I cannot recommend enough for their speedy delivery!

You're blushing!

After rediscovering my love for Bourjois' Little Round pot blusher, I have a renewed interest in all things blush. This means I need (ie.want) new blushers.

Sleek blushes are well known for being some of the most pigmented blushes on a budget. I already own Sleek's famous Rose Gold blush and I can safely say it is a very pigmented and lovely product.

It was decided. More Sleek was needed (ie. wanted) and consequently, ordered :)

Left Suede blush       Right Pixie pink

L-R Pixie pink, Suede, Rose gold

Pixie pink is a beautiful pale pink matte blush and looks really lovely on my pale skin (if I do say so myself!).

Suede is a peachy-tan colour (also matte), which to be honest I normally wouldn't go anywhere near. However it also looks really nice on pale skin, giving a healthy glow without looking  brown or dirty which is very important!! I also use this to softly contour my face.

Both colours look really natural and pretty, adding a lovely glow to the skin. I have a feeling I could be adding more to my collection.. most likely Coral or Pomegranate!

I ordered these blushes from beautyemporium.ie for 5.49 each.

Monday Must Have: Bourjois Nail Polish 1 seconde remover

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In everyone's beauty stash there are certain items that are Holy Grail or Must Have products.

Nail varnish being one of my favourite beauty items I have tried and tested many nail varnish removers. However, the task of removing it I absolutely detest. It's just so boring. And that's just regular nail varnish. Lately no matter how delightfully glittery the polish I just can't get to grips with removing it.

This is where this week's Monday Must Have comes in. Bourjois' 1 seconde nail polish remover is brilliant.
The idea is fantasic but simple, essentially it's a sponge soaked in nail varnish remover with a hole in the middle. You dip your finger in, swirl it a few times and tah-dah, the polish is all gone. It also smells ok, for nail varnish remover!

Now it doesn't remove glitter polish in the same way but it definitely weakens the hold those stubborn little glitter flecks have on my nails. Another round of nail varnish remover and away they go.

It doesn't work in a second but it's still a miracle worker that I'll repurchase again and again!

I bought this for 6.99 euro in Boots.

Outfit Of The Day

  

Outfit of the day posts are not my strong point. I need to get a) a tripod or b) someone to help me out and take the picture haha! 

However, here are some details of a recent OOTD.

 

Topshop jumper 64 euro

I usually would never spend this much on a jumper, of all things, but considering the cold winters in Ireland and the fact that Topshop were offering a 20% student discount I couldn't say no. It's really on trend with the military studs and khaki colour and it's super snuggly, a must in winter jumpers!

It also goes rather well with my ombré hair :)

I bought these earrings in Topshop too, they were originally 12.50 but they were discounted as well. I wore denim skinnies and black boots with the jumper so the neon adds a bit of colour to the casual outfit.

Neon green/yellow + Black skull

Pink nails

New RI purse

I've wanted a River Island purse for aaaages and this hot pink one is perfect. I can store all my cards/id's etc easily in it and because it's so bright, it's easily visible in my black handbag!

What have you been wearing lately? x