Hey guys, so today the nominations open for The Blog Awards Ireland 2013, and I would really, really love if you guys would consider nominating me for an award. There are a variety of categories, ranging from best political blog to fashion blog, so there is tonnes of opportunity to vote for your favourite Irish blog.
I really want to start blogging on a more day-to-day basis, and that's what my plan is going to be for over Summer. So if you like my fashion/beauty blog, or my personal blog (which you can find here , please check it out! ) please consider nominating me.
So after nearly a year and a half of rocking the ombré trend, I decided to finally kick it to the curb and go back to my roots (See what I did there? ;) )
I've had ombré in my hair since February 2012,at the time it was just kicking off in the fashion world with celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Jessica Biel and Ashley Simpson dawning the look. The hairstyle was accompanied by a relaxed attitude and a very low maintenance style, which allowed this look to become so popular.
After a few short months, the style rocketed into the fashion world taking storm over tumblr and giving so-called hipsters a new medium to experiment with. People began to add different colours to the ends of their hair, in turn tye-dye also began to creep back into our lives. After the release of the ombré home colour kit, the hairstyle was nearly on every Tom, Dick and Harry in the country! It wasn't long until some quirky designers decided to put the trend on the catwalk, however this time it wasn't through their hair, it was through their clothes. The ombré craze was everywhere during A/W 12, and also filtered through to Spring/Summer 2013, however I think it's now time to let the trend bow out with grace and for the sake of all our sanity, leave it in the past.
After seeing a few questionable celebrities' ombré dos, ahem Caroline Flack..ahem, I decided to give it the boot and go back to my original brunette-self. While most people would rather give their left arm than go dark during Summer, I went against status-quo (so hipstaaa) and went for a mocha-brown colour. Needless to say, I think I made the right decision. Not only is my hair in much better condition, it's also easier to manage and the colour works with my complexion perfectly.
If you're thinking about saying goodbye to your ombré locks, I say go for it!
If it's one thing you do this Summer, invest in Benefit's Fine One One lip and cheek colour! My mum gave this to be for my 19th birthday back in February, however I only began using it lately, and Oh. My God. it is one of the greatest products I have ever come across.
Originally, I was a little skeptical of the product itself. As the product is packaged in a applicator that uses a wind-up, wind-down function (similar to lipsticks), I was a little nervy the product might snap in half if I applied it too hard. Previously I purchased one of E.L.F's All Over Cover sticks, and while reviews I read raved about the product, mine ended up being a total mess, leaving me with foundation all over my hands, clothes and make up station...pretty much everywhere except my actual face! Soooooooo, I was a little apprehensive that this product would be similar, but boy was I wrong.
The product is so easy to use, you simply wind the product up, just enough so you can apply it to your cheek-bone and lips with ease, and the rest is child's play. The product is quite similar to the All Over Cover stick, yet there are three colours contained. A light highlighter for tops of the cheek bone, a soft rose tone for the apples of your cheeks and a darker pink to add definition and structure to the cheek. I also used a combination of the rose pink and darker pink for a lip tint as well, which worked beautifully with rosy cheeks, giving my face a fresh look.
Not only is the product a piece of cake to use, but it is also ideal for days when you're in a rush, and just don't have the time to spend on your makeup. I found it great, especially when I was late for lectures, I gave my cheek a quick sweep of the product and I was on my way! It's also perfect for wearing on nights out as well, I found that product really stays put and doesn't budge compared to some powder blushes and bronzers.
Fine One One has now worked its way onto my list of makeup bag essentials. The only downside is that it comes only in one colour, so if you have darker skin, you might need to apply a little more of the product.
Overall I thought the product was absolutely stellar! It's a great time to invest in it as well, as it will work beautifully with tanned skin (fake/real depending on where this Irish weather takes us) as we approach the summer months. It retails at €34 and can be bought from all benefit counters and of course BTs and BT2s.
Verdict:
4/5 - Great product, easy to use, stays put. My advice is to see for yourself and invest :) Have a look at the YouTube video for more info! :)
Hey guys, so today the nominations open for The Blog Awards Ireland 2013, and I would really, really love if you guys would consider nominating me for an award. There are a variety of categories, ranging from best political blog to fashion blog, so there is tonnes of opportunity to vote for your favourite Irish blog.
