Happy New Year guys!
I've taken a break from blogging over the festive period and have just gotten access to a laptop since mine is getting repaired!
2017 saw some big changes in my life and my blog and I'm doing a roundup of my favourite makeup products and movies, etc.. from the past year!
Favourite Foundation
My sister was the one who told me to try this foundation because she loved it and wow was it fab! The formula is lightweight but the coverage is completely buildable and perfect for day and night looks.
I even use a darker shade for when I'm wearing tan!
L'Oreal Infallible 24Hr Matte retails for €11.99 is Boots and is currently on offer, 3 for 2!
Favourite Concealer
Okay so my sister may have discovered this one too... While she was in the US she went a little crazy in Sephora and came home with Tarte's Shape Tape Concealer and I love this product!
Sometimes all I wear is the concealer to cover up my dark undereye circles and blemishes, some powder and I'm set for the day! The coverage in this is unreal and I cannot wait to get my hands on another tube!
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer is available from their site for €26.
Favourite Mascara
Too Faced is definitely an up-and-coming brand in Ireland, especially since their launch in Debenhams during the summer. I have been using Better Than Sex for a few years now and it is definitely my favourite mascara of the year.
While I have yet to try the waterproof version, the original formula doesn't clump and gives fab volume to short lashes like my own.
Too Faced's Better Than Sex Mascara is available from Debenhams for €23.
Favourite Eyelashes
For €12.95, these lashes are definitely an investment but are reusable and part of the luxury lash range! Think timeless elegance combined with unforgettable drama, these lashes are perfect for a sassy day look or a classic night look.
I love using Irish brands and supporting a fellow blogger is always a good thing!
SOSU's Taylor lashes are available from the site for €12.95.
Favourite Primer
My skin has gone from sensitive and dry to sensitive and combination in the past year but this prep (and prime) spray has kept my oily skin at bay during the day when I have makeup on! It's also great for helping my makeup stay put throughout long shifts!
With the store open on Grafton Street now, there's no excuse not to go in and treat yourself!
Urban Decay's B6 Prep Priming Spray retails for €30.
Favourite Highlighter
I love this palette so much. I got it last Christmas and it has seen a lot of wear since! The colours are so diverse and I always get compliments on my highlight when I wear any of the shades!
My favourite has to be lucky clover because it is so good at catching the light and not everyone wears a green highlight so it definitely makes me memorable!
The ABH Moonchild palette is available from the site for €46.
Favourite Eyeshadow Palette
Another purchase from the States, this palette is full of mattes, metallics and warm tones. I found myself reaching for this palette pretty much before every shift because the shadows are so pigmented and effortlessly blend to create a perfect look suitable for work!
The Narissist Loaded Eyeshadow palette is available from the Nars website for €55.
Favourite Album
I mean how could Reputation not be my favourite album of the year? The songs are amazing and the development from 1989 to Reputation is just unrivaled by another other album progression I've ever heard.
Don't Blame Me has to be my favourite track of the album as well. Roll on June when I finally get to see Taylor again!
Favourite Movie
Beauty and the Beast was one of the most anticipated movies of 2017 and it did not disappoint me at all. From the costumes to the actors this movie had me entranced from beginning to end.
I have watched the movie so many times since I first saw it and I love it more and more each time!
Favourite TV Series
I jumped on the Riverdale bandwagon a little late so I got to binge seven episode at once but it did not disappoint at all! From a gripping plot to loveable characters, this is a most for anyone who wants to start a new series in 2018!
I mean how cute is Archie, I know KJ isn't actually ginger but he is just so cute!
You can catch Riverdale on Netflix!
I mean how cute is Archie, I know KJ isn't actually ginger but he is just so cute!
You can catch Riverdale on Netflix!
Favourite Book
Focusing on the events of the Battle of Berlin in 1945, this book was gripping from beginning to end. If you're into history you'll love this book!
Focusing on the events of the Battle of Berlin in 1945, this book was gripping from beginning to end. If you're into history you'll love this book!
Favourite Trip
My trip to Milan in August came at just the right time for me! I spent a week discovering the city, its sites and everything else the surrounding area had to offer.
Milan is such a beautiful city and I cannot wait to go back to Italy and visit Rome this year! I'm hoping to go somewhere every month this year, home or abroad, so if you have any idea let me know in the comments!
What topped 2017 for you?
Was it a good year overall?
Let me know in the comments below!
Ciara,
xoxo.
