Debutantes

 Some of you may already know, but debs season is upon us! (The prom or grad in other words!) It's the one night of the year, that all girls (and some boys) have the excuse to go completely over board and splash out on tan, make up and hair! Basically a night where we can sit back and completely relax, and not to mention have a sociable drink or four!
 I recently had my debs ball last week, yet I have another one again tomorrow night, so I've made a list of a few essentials that will make sure you survive the night, and obviously keep you looking your best :D

 The base

 If you're gonna be partying into the wee hour of the night, make sure your make up has a long lasting finish! The last thing you want is looking like the wreck of hasper in your photos, that will surely be sprawled across facebook the following morning. If you're getting your make up professionally done, ask for a full coverage, long lasting foundation. As long as you've got the foundation sorted, your make up is more than likely to last the night. Also, don't forget to get a good pressed powder that will set your make up and keep the shiny foreheads at bay! After my make up was finished I went home and applied Urban Decay's De-Slick make up setting spray. A.K.A my god. I have quite oily skin, but this product is a god send on a night out, or just even during the day. My make up doesn't budge, well unless I'm fist pumping in the middle of the dance floor! It's one of my staple items when I'm heading out.

Eyes, Lips & Cheeks

 Unfortunately, some girls do make the mistake of going a tad OTT with their make up. Best advice is to keep it simple and elegant. Not only will you look natural, but in 20 years time you won't look back and regret the black smokey eyes, bright pink cheeks and red lipstick that could be mistaken for war paint. Keep it classy. I chose quite bronzy colours for my eye make up, while I wore a Mac lipstick in Angel. I absolutely adore their lipsticks, especially angel. It's a very subtle pink shade and the pigmentation is incroyable!

Blinging it

 I chose quite discreet, but elegant jewellery for my debs. I wore simple River Island drop earrings, which I bought online. I think they were around £8, so that worked out around €10! I also picked up a single diamond ring online as well. I found a two finger silver bow ring from Topshop that was hiding in my room and left it at that. I didnt want anything to take away from my dress.

Staple pieces

 

 

And finally, to finish off my look, I applied Broadway's Fast French Nails in Deceptions. I much rather applying my own nails than paying a small fortune for someone else to do the exact same thing! I tried them before I went on holidays this summer and fell in love! They're super easy to apply and last for so long! A great cheap alternative! I also purchased a River Island clutch bag, which  totalled up to around 20 bob! Not too bad considering I'll get wear out of it when it comes to college! Once again, I just kept it low key and it did the job perfectly!

So that's all my little tips for the 2012 debutantes! Enjoy the night, it'll fly by!

Here's some of my photos from my debs!

-Orlaith x

The New Kid

      Well hello there guys! I've decided to start up a new, fresh blog with a different twist to my wordpress one. I'm heading into my first year in college to start journalism, so I thought I'd get a head start and try find my niche per say!
       I've always been interested in the beauty and fashion world. Following blogs and vlogs religiously, always looking out for new and exciting products. And come to think of it, Ireland does need a bit sparkle! I think it's time we embrace beauty and fashion head on and try work up the ranks next to our European counterparts!
      Basically, I'm gonna start a beauty/fashion/whatever-else-fits-into-this-bracket blog! Outfit of the days/nights, make up and clothes hauls, reviews and the lot! So stay tuned, and watch this space :D

-Orlaith x