Penneys Summer Wishlist

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While Penneys (Primark to everyone outside of Ireland), still has to launch their High Summer Collection in stores, they do have some summery pieces in store at the moment that I cannot wait to wear this summer.

I have not been shopping in ages because my funds were severely low, but now that I have a job again, I can finally go shopping for new clothes!

White Lace Overlay Shorts

 These shorts retail for €7 and would be perfect for any summer look, paired with a colourful top.

 The waist is elasticated which is an added bonus.

These shorts are casual enough to wear on the beach and dressy enough to wear out for dinner paired with the right top and accessories.

Blush Double Layer Playsuit

I love playsuits so much, they suit my body really well and there's no risk of the bottom flying up in the breeze because they're shorts.

This blush playsuit, retailing for €16, is the perfect colour to pair with a summer tan, it is dark enough to compliment the tan and not too light as to wash you out!

Black Lace Cupped Bodysuit

Wearing lingerie bodysuits on a night out is a trend I have seen popping up all over the place recently. This bodysuit is gorgeous and the lace detailing is one of my favourite parts of the whole ensemble.

Pairing this, which retails for €13, with a cute skirt or shorts on a night out during the summer is the perfect way to add some flair to your wardrobe!

Paisley Longline Bikini Top

For those of us on the more voluptuous side, you'll know how difficult it is to find a bikini top with the right support!

Last year, I found that Penneys haltered bikini tops offered the most support for me and they were completely budget friendly. This gorgeous blue bikini top is only €5 and I love mismatching bikinis so would probably pair this top with a black high-waist bottom.

White Embroidered Slogan T-Shirt

Simple tees are a summer staple. They can be worn over a swimsuit at the beach or with shorts for the perfect, laid-back day look.

These cute tee retails for €6.

Blue White Black Strip Palazzo Trouser

Palazzo trousers are one of my favourite things to wear once it gets warm. They are some comfy and not at all constricted like jeans can be during the summer months.

The blue stripe in these trousers adds a much needed pop of colour to an otherwise monochrome pair of trousers. For €10, these palazzo trousers would be a great edition to your summer wardrobe.

Black Satin Floral Chemise

As weird as it sounds, I'm not one for wearing pants in bed once it starts getting warm. I love long shirts or a nice chemise that's nice and breezy and won't make me too warm in bed.

This chemise is flirty and flowly, the lace detail on the back is gorgeous and for €9, what's not to love?

Nude Lurex Cup Swimsuit

This is another fabulous swimsuit that would suit people with a bit more oomph up there. The halter is super flattering and the cups are an added bonus for when you actually wear it in the water, not just when sunbathing!

The belt also draws attention to the waist and can have a 'cinching' effect on the waist. This gorgeous one piece is available for €16.

Does your summer wishlist have any of these on it?

Have you seen anything else you thing I would love?

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Ciara,

xoxo.

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High-end Makeup Wishlist

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I am so glad this semester is almost over! I have had so many assignments due over the past few weeks and I have exams at the start of May. I cannot wait for summer!

As you guys know, I recently started working again and actually having a regular income has lead me to make new lists of high-end makeup that I would really love to add to my collection. My current wishlist isn't too long but I am working on less than minimum wage so I'll have to save if I want to buy all of it!

Glamglow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment Mask

I have heard so many great things about this mask and would really love to try it out! Lots of bloggers have raved about how the mask visibly makes your skin brighter in the days after using the mask and that spots do reduce in appearance as well.

The mask is pricey, retailing for €45 but I cannot wait to get my hands on it and see what all the fuss is about for myself.

The Glamglow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment Mask is available in Arnotts in-store and online.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette

Okay so one of my best friends has this palette and when we went to London together she kindly let me use it and I fell in love. I love the cranberry and rich red shades in the palette and the pigmentation is amazing.

I have a few ABH products already and cannot wait to add this palette to my collection. The shades are so versatile and you can get so many different eye looks out of this palette!

The Modern Renaissance palette is available from Beauty Bay for €53.90.

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

I used to have dry skin and while sometimes, it still does get dry it is very much combination skin now. Nars Sheer Glow is supposedly great for people with oily to combination skin who don't want a matte finish as this foundation has a stain finish.

I like dewy looking foundation that isn't overpoweringly glowy and having the option to build-up the coverage is something I love as I like being able to go from light to medium coverage should I want to hide blemishes.

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation is available from Brown Thomas for €43.

Too Faced Hangover Primer

Debenhams recently became a stockist for Too Faced so until now, I haven't really tried any of their products except Le Grand Palais Christmas gift set that I got two years ago.

I have heard so many people rave about this primer, the fact that it hydrates your skin and be a radiance booster while helping your foundation to stay on all day is fabulous.

Too Faced Hangover Primer is available from Debenhams for €32.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes Mascara

If you ask anyone what Tarte mascara you should try, you'll inevitably be told to try some variation of their Lights, Camera....collection. It is one of their best-selling products and the formula is supposed to be lengthening, conditioning and anti-clump.

With Irish weather, I would be silly not to get the waterproof version of the mascara and I cannot wait to try it out for myself in the future!

Lights, Camera, Splashes is available from Tarte for €22.

Benefit Instant Comeback Facial Serum

I had a mini version of this serum a few months ago and it was fabulous. I used it as part of my nighttime routine and used a good amount on my face every night, and my skin was so hydrated in the morning which I loved.

I also found my makeup easier to apply because my skin felt smoother and my foundation went on like a dream.

Instant Comeback is available from Benefit Boutiques and concessions nationwide and online for €49.50.

Huda Beauty Audrey Lashes

I couldn't tell you how many times I've been on shophudabeauty.com and have a full basket ready to buy and then I see the price tag and my heart drops a little. Now that I actually have a regular income, I cannot wait to try out some of the products.

The Audrey lashes, designed to reflect Audrey Hepburn's timeless elegance, are absolutely stunning. The lashes are versatile enough that you could wear them during the day or at night when you're going for a more dramatic look.

The Audrey Lashes are available from the website for roughly €37 but are reusable.

Huda Beauty Trophy Wife Liquid Lipstick

Another Huda Beauty product that I would love to have in my collection is Trophy Wife, a liquid matte. The shade is describer as rose wood and I think it is a deep pink with grey undertones. 

I love Colourpop's liquid mattes and have heard so many fab things about these liquid mattes that I just need one in my life!

Liquid Mattes are available from the website for roughly €19.

Makeup Forever Pink Multicoloured Glitter

I love Makeup Forever products and who doesn't love glitter. Glitter eye looks are one of my favourite looks to wear on a night out. The glitter is safe to use on the skin, including lips and would be the perfect addition to any makeup bag headed to a festival this summer!

I cannot wait for this glitter to get back in stock so I can add it to my collection!

Makeup Forever glitters are available in-store and online for €15.

Lancome La Rose à Poudrer Highlighter

If you have not seen this highlighter all over instagram then where have you been? This delicate looking rose has an iridescent sheen when applied and the presentation is just so beautiful.

This limited edition gem is available from the Lancome website for €50.

What products are currently on your wishlist?

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Ciara,

xoxo.

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19th Birthday Wishlist

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So I'm turning 19 on the 19th (I hope you get as much satisfaction out of it as I've had over the past few weeks) and I have compiled yet another wishlist of things I would absolutely love to get for my birthday.

By no means am I expecting any of this but I would very much love it all the same.

Return to Tiffany Necklace

So this was on my wishlist last year and will remain on any birthday/holiday wishlist until I have one in my life, I'm that obsessed. I think the engraving idea is wonderful as well and if I was to get one, I would engrave CK on the back in script or french script, yes I have thought about it that much!

Tiffany necklaces are available online through their website and in Brown Thomas on Grafton Street.

Colourpop It's Vintage Mini Mattes

I love Colourpop so much and my collection is ever growing and their ultra matte lips are a staple on a night out! I love the It's Vintage collection because it's full of nudes and burgundy shades, basically my favourites!

It's Vintage is available off the Colourpop website and I am so happy that they deliver internationally now!

MAC Nutcracker Sweet Bronze Pigments and Glitter Kit

I absolutely love MAC's Holiday Collection this year and this kit is gorgeous. I love all of the different shades in this kit and I can see me wearing this on Christmas Day already, the different pigments just scream Christmas to me!

The Sweet Bronze Kit is available from Brown Thomas in store and online!

InTheStyle Pandora Jumpsuit

I love this jumpsuit so much and think it would be gorgeous for Christmas parties or just a night out! Especially as it's getting colder and it's not too skimpy!

The Pandora Jumpsuit is available from InTheStyle's website!

Erin Condren Life Planner

I'm such an organised person and I would love to have a 2017 Erin Condren Life Planner to keep everything together. I would have so much fun with monthly/weekly sticker kits and I just need one of these in my life!

Life Planner's are available from Erin Condren's website and they ship to Ireland.

Too Faced Melted Matte - Queen B

I am such a big fan of Too Faced and haven't had a chance to pick up a melted matte yet. Literally every single time I go into Debenhams I lust over Queen B and it's never in stock!

Melted Mattes are available in store and on Debenhams website.

Sephora Favourites Trending: Beauty's Most Coveted

So I know there's no Sephora in Ireland but I have seen so many bloggers talking about this set and I need it. It's full of so many brands and products that I would love to try and the price of this box is only a fraction of the collective value.

Sephora's Beauty's Most Coveted is available in stores (but is very limited in stock)!

Over the Knee (Thigh High) Socks

So thigh high socks were in my October favourites during the week and I mean you can never have too many pairs. Forever 21 have such a fab selection online and I would love some of their burgundy or lace socks to wear around the house!

Forever 21's selection is available online and they have a small selection in store!

Scented Candles

I always have a candle or two lighting in my room when I'm doing work or just chilling, I love the glow they give off and the scent of my favourite candles just makes me so happy! I cannot wait to get my hands on Penney's Winter Dream candle and Yankee Candle's Baby Powder or Clean Cotton jars!

American Candy

I love American candy so much and recently came across a website that ship to Ireland called Queens of Candy and I have fallen in love with their Oklahoma and North Carolina hampers!

Queens of Candy have a large selection of American candy on their website for amazing prices!

So there you have it! My 19th birthday wishlist!

I would be thrilled to get anything off the list for my birthday and am looking forward to celebrating the day with my friends and family.

Ciara,

xoxo.

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Autumn Makeup Wishlist

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So autumn has to be my favourite season. I love getting to wear cosy jumpers and scarves as well as knee high socks before it gets to cold! It's also so much easier to wear a vampy lip which I love!

My autumn wishlist is full of products that are perfect for creating a darker, seasonal look.

ABH Modern Renaissance Palette

The Modern Renaissance palette is a must have! Consisting of warm tone (mainly matte) shadows, it is perfect for autumnal smokey eyes!

I have seen so many bloggers and vloggers use this palette and I just need to add it to my collection!

Modern Renaissance is available from Anastasia Beverly Hills for $42 + shipping, although it's currently out of stock.

MAC Copper Sparkle Pigment

Okay so this one is slightly cheating because I already own it but I love it! MAC's Copper Sparkle is the perfect pop of colour to any autumnal look. Think matte berry lip, matte black liner and black cut crease with copper sparkle on the lid. It sounds like the perfect combination and definitely something I'll be doing soon!

Copper Sparkle is available from Brown Thomas for €22.

E.L.F  Studio Baked Highlighter - Blush Gems

Autumn is the time for a warmer toned highlighter and I love e.l.f's baked highlighter in Blush Gems! Elf is a little hard to get in Ireland, what I always do is use parcel motel and get it delivered to Northern Ireland then onto Dublin through parcel motel which can get annoying but it works!

Blush Gems is available from ELF for roughly €5.20 + shipping.

Dose of Colors Berry Me

Dose of Colors' matte liquid lipsticks are gorgeous and I love this shade! It is perfect when you want the lips to be the focus of the look and you can pair it with winged liner for a gorgeous autumnal look!

Berry Me is available from BeautyBay for €16.90.

L'Oreal Miss Manga Punky Mascara

I love slightly clumpy lashes during the colder months and I cannot explain why, I just do. This mascara is perfect for achieving that look as it is buildable. I cannot wait to repurchase it soon!

Miss Manga Punky is available from Boots for €11.99.

What's on your autumn wishlist?

Do you have any suggestions for me?

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Ciara,

xoxo.

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Back to College Wishlist

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So College/Uni is just around the corner. I'm so excited to start College and have compiled the ultimate wishlist for anyone who is prepping for school or college!

1. Backpacks

Michael Kors Rhea Leather Backpack

Michael Kors never fails to impress and I love their Rhea backpack. It's the perfect size for notebooks and a laptop. If you're willing to invest in a backpack I would definitely recommend the Rhea Leather Backpack.

The Rhea Backpack is available from Brown Thomas for €350 in a variety of colours.

New Look Badge Backpack

This cute backpack is perfect if you want to have a neutral bag with a pop of personality. Big enough to hold your notebooks and strong enough to last the year, this bag will fit almost any budget.

The Badge Backpack is available from ASOS for €26.65.

Mi-Pac Pink Classic Backpack

These bags were everywhere last year! Not only are they comfortable to carry but they can carry a lot of schoolbooks too. If you're looking for a new bag to carry the heavy JC and LC books around, look no further.

The Mi-Pac Classic Backpack is available from Debenhams for €30.

2. Notebooks

Disney Tsum Tsum A5 Notebook

Not only is this notebook adorable but it's perfect for jotting down thoughts or things to do during the day. Whether it'll be full of doodles or daydreams, this notebook will definitely make you smile when you take it out!

The Tsum Tsum Notebook is available from Etsy for €4.21 plus shipping.

Beautiful Moon Notebook

All of these styles are so pretty and the style you receive is random which I find pretty cool. The quote on each notebook is so pretty and you'll definitely have some unique supplies!

The Beautiful Moon Notebook is available from Mini In The Box for €14.69

A4 Multicoloured Notebooks

Simple but fun, these notebooks will add a pop of colour to your day. Rather than buying the plain old notebooks you buy every year, add some colour to your routine with these bright notebooks!

These Multicoloured Notebooks are available from Paperchase for €5.75

3. Pencil Cases

Plush Stitch Pencil Case

Okay so I am in love with this pencil case. It probably wouldn't stay clean for long but I mean who doesn't love Stitch? I found this on AliExpress so I don't know how reliable the seller is.

This Stitch Pencil Case is available from AliExpress for €1.28

Pink Unicorn Pencil Case

Who doesn't need a little but of magic in their lives?  This cute pencil case from Paperchase will hold all of your stationery and it's pink, what's better than that?

The Pink Unicorn Pencil Case is available from Paperchase for €8.50

Harry Potter Pencil Case

I came across this cute little pencil case on My Moemoe's Etsy store and I adore it! Instead of the usual Harry Potter stationery, this pencil case is unique and I would love it.

The Harry Potter Pencil Case is available from Etsy for €7.30 plus shipping.

4. Stationery

Purrmaids Pastel Gel Pens

These gel pens are perfect for revision notes or class notes, adding colour to each page and making them easier to remember. Using different colours while revising has been proven to increase the amount of information you recall.

The Purrmaids Gel Pens are available from Paperchase for €8

Ice Cream Erasers

These adorable erasers will ensure your pencil case is no longer boring! Each eraser is unique and will definitely add a pop of colour to your day. These erasers are sold in packs of 5.

The Ice Cream Erasers are available from ShopMissA for €1

Sharpie Colour Burst 5 Pack

Sharpies are essential for anyone in school or college. In school, you always need them for projects and class posters. In college, it's a great way to organise your lecture notes by colour coding pages. A pop of colour is always better than plain black or grey. 

The Sharpie Colour Burst Pack is currently €3.87 in Tesco.

5. Planners

Erin Condren Planners are the dream. If you love being organised then you will love this planner. Completely customisable, the planner has 18 monthly pages and detailed weekly pages. You can buy stickers to jazz up your weekly plans or keep it plain and simple. Either way, you won't find yourself forgetting anything important if you jot it in one of these.

Erin Condren Life Planners are available from erincondren.com for €50 plus shipping.

Paperchase Vintage Mid-Year Planner

I love Paperchase planners and have one myself. If you don't like having to switch planners during the academic year, a mid-year planner is perfect for you. With monthly pages as well as separate weekly layouts, this planner has you covered for the 2016/17 academic year.

The Vintage Mid-Year Planner is currently available from Paperchase for €9

Ban.do Planner

Ban.do has a variety of 17 month planners that are perfect to keep everything together and in one place. They have a monthly page as well as a weekly layouts. Also customisable with stickers or washi tape, these planners are perfect for those who miss their school journal and the organisation that came with having one.

Ban.do Planners are available from the Ban.do website for €24.84 plus shipping.

This list could go on for days but I'll leave it there.

What's on your back to school/college wishlist?

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Ciara,

xoxo.

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