SPRING BEAUTY: NAILS

Spring is officially here - thank god! I don't know about you but at this time of year I always get sick of the dark wintery colours and want to update my wardrobe/makeup/nails again.

Pastels are one of my favourite colours, so I love wearing them in Spring, whether it be a lipstick, what I'm wearing - or my nails.

Here are a few of the nail polishes that I've been loving at the minute and I think are great for spring time:

(L-R: Les Lolitas in No.3, Topshop in Flamingo Coral, Topshop in Easy Breezy,  Maybelline Super Stay in Porcelain)

(sorry about the messy application!)

Let me know which one is your favourite, and if you have any recommendations/nail polishes you've been loving, let me know in the comments!

xo, Orlagh

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THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF RED LIPSTICK

Red Lipstick... It can be a touchy subject.
It's a great way of making a statement, and can completely transform your look. However, for all of you out there who are terrified of even the thought, I completely understand.

Red lipstick is a tricky thing to master as it can be very messy and when I first tried it, I looked a bit like Miranda Sings (YouTube reference).

After trial and error, I've realized that there are some things you do and some things you definitely don't do. Hopefully some of these tips can help you master red lippie!

Do's:

Do: Research 
This may sound silly, but it is so important that you know what shade of red will suit your skin tone because the wrong red lipstick can completely wash you out or clash with your skin. Before I knew this, I bought a red lipstick with an orange tone, but I soon realized that it did not look good with my ridiculously pale skin, so these shades of lipstick look best with darker skin.
Here are the type of shades which will look best on you according to the shade of your skin:

Do: Use a lipliner

This step can make all the difference. Since red is so eye catching, you want to make sure it's applied neatly, as people will be staring at it all day. Messy red lipstick? Not a good look.

Do: Touch-ups
The last thing you want when wearing red lipstick is to have it on the entire day without checking and then coming home only to realize it had been on your teeth the whole time! I always check every hour or so to see if it has faded so I just apply more

Do: Use lip balm
This makes applying the lipstick sooo much easier; especially if it's matte.



Dont's:

Don't: Apply straight from the bullet
Unless you have incredibly steady hands, I wouldn't recommend this. Using a lip brush can give you a lot more control and precision.

Don't: Be afraid!
Don't be scared to step out of your comfort zone, just have a little fun with it! The way you present yourself is an expression of your personality, so if you like something, don't be afraid of what anybody else thinks! If you feel confident in your own skin, it will be so much more obvious on the outside.


I hope these tips helped you out, please leave your thoughts in the comments and don't be afraid to ask me any questions you have!

xo, Orlagh

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BEAUTY TRENDS: S/S 15

Spring is coming very soon, so I thought I would show you some of the most prominent trends that I have seen on the catwalks and in magazines

1) Plum/purple shades

So many designers have used plums and purples as the main focus on the face, whether it be the eyes, lips or cheeks

Dolce & Gabana

Derek Lam

Matthew Williamson

Pull off the look:

2) Pops of blue

Many designers had their models rocking hints of blue on the waterline, as graphic liner and even all over the eye. This look isn't easily pulled off, but can be done by adding just a small amount - less is more in this case.

Elie Saab

Fendi

Rochas

Pull off the look:

3) Minimal/Glowy skin
A main look that was seen on the runway was very natural makeup or none at all, and fresh dewy skin.

Chloé

 Jason Wu

Marc Jacobs

Pull off the look:

I can't wait to try out these looks, and hopefully this gave you some inspiration to switch up your makeup for this season!

xo, Orlagh

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GET THE LOOK: KENDALL JENNER

I'm pretty sure we all know who Kendall Jenner is, and if you don't, have you been living in a cave?

We all knew her as being a sister of the well known Kardashians (who I am obsessed with), but now she has come out of their shadow and rose to fame walking the catwalk for designers like Marc Jacobs, and has more recently become the face of Estée Lauder.  

Although sometimes her makeup is very dramatic and smokey, I love her natural, everyday makeup and style, so I am going to show you how to achieve that look.

Makeup

Kendall's everyday makeup is so natural and fresh, so I tried to recreate it as best as I could. It's a great makeup look if you're in a hurry but still want to look presentable as it is very quick and easy to do.

Here's what I used:

(Collection Lasting Perfection concealer, Maybelline bb cream, Max factor eyeshadow, Maybelline Dream Touch blush in Berry, Natural Collection Waterguard mascara, Benefit Ultra Plush lipgloss in A-lister, Benefit Watt's Up highlighter, Soap&Glory Perfect Ten eyeshadow palette.) 

All of the makeup I used is very natural, and I used a cream blush so it wouldn't look as powdery on the skin.
The kardashians all have amazing, thick eyelashes, so I used the black eyeshadow called Smokin' from the Soap and Glory Palette to make my lashline look thicker.
I used eyeshadow instead of eyeliner as it is a lot more natural looking. I used the colour Gold Coast all over my eyes because Kendall always has a light gold shimmery colour on.
 I didn't draw on my eyebrows as heaavily as I usually would, I just filled in the sparse areas.

Outfit

Kendall's everyday style is very casual and effortless, but it  is still quite girly and chic which I love. Here is the look I came up with that I think is something she would wear:

Denim shirt: http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/denim-897/denim-tops-2277129/moto-fitted-chambray-shirt-2749154?bi=1&ps=20

Tshirt: Primark

Jeans: http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/jeans-446/leigh-jeans-3533615/moto-black-ripped-leigh-jeans-4015175?bi=1&ps=20

Shoes: http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,30/1625801375


The reason I didn't add any accesories is because I feel that you should tailor this to your own style.
So many 'get the looks' are the exact replica of the celebrity, but I feel that you should interpret into your own; not hide behind a celebrity's style.
Fashion is such a good way to express yourself, so you should never be afraid to wear what makes you happy, and what you feel comfortable in.

I hope this gave you some inspiration, and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments!
xo, Orlagh

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SKINCARE ROUTINE: ACNE PRONE SKIN

Everyone's skin is different, whether it be dry, oily, combination, acne prone etc. , and it is quite important that what you use on your face caters to your skin type. 

Having acne prone skin (the joys of being a teenager) can be difficult as sometimes skincare products can work really well - or be a total disaster, and unfortunately you won't know how your skin reacts to them until you try it out.

I have tried a ridiculous amount of things to try and improve my skin a bit, but hadn't found anything that really worked until I found these products (Amen!). They have been working so well for me and my skin is the clearest it has been in a long time. I still have marks from previous spots, but I really complain.

Here's what I use on my face:

Nspa Melting Gel Cleanser: This is great for all skin types and is really gentle.

http://www.nspa.co.uk/products/melting-cleansing-gel-step-1/

The Body Shop Tea Tree Facial Toner: I love using this in the morning as it really wakes you up and it is amazing for clearing up spots.

http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/tea-tree/tea-tree-facial-toner.aspx

Lush Angels On Bare Skin: I think this is what has made the most difference on my skin, it's amazing. It's a cleanser/exfoliator with lavender and almonds so it's really calming but I love it as an exfoliator, it has cleared up my skin amazingly.

https://www.lush.co.uk/products/cleansers/angels-bare-skin

The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion & Bio Oil: I always used the moisturizer on its own, but it started to dry my skin out a little when the weather got colder, so i started mixing it with bio oil and I love it! The bio oil is so moisturizing but it doesn't make my skin oily, and it also helps fade acne scars which is a bonus.

http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/tea-tree/tea-tree-skin-clearing-lotion.aspx
http://www.boots.com/en/Bio-Oil-200ml-for-scars-stretch-marks-and-dehydrated-skin_51248/

Hope this can help a few of you out!
xo, Orlagh

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