Making a Statement

Hey Beauties, 

I've been meaning to do this post for a while. Unless you've been living under a rock for the last while,  you'll notice that statement necklaces are EVERYWHERE. Being well ahead of the crowd, I've been wearing them for years. You've all probably guessed by now that I'm a huge fan of bling. The bigger the better, and if it's tacky, that's an added bonus. I swear it's one of my favourite things to buy. I love buying statement necklaces as I get a lot more wear out of them, than most of my clothes. An outfit isn't complete for me without some fabulous neck accessory. I love how, no matter how awful you're feeling and if you're having a day where "nothing blooody fits me" you can never go wrong with a LBD, and a nice statment neck piece. I've put together a few of my  favourite necklaces in the shops at the moment, that I wanted to share with y'all! 

I'm often asked where I get my necklaces, as I always go for quirky pieces, that look more expensive than they are. My go to shops would be H&M, Topshop, New Look, Boohoo and River island, as well as Penney's! My most recent obsession is from Boohoo. Boohoo.com, is actually amazing in terms of accessories. They're super cheap, have a wide selection and have something for everyone. If you haven't already checked them out, definitely do! Penney's/Primark, have really upped their game in recent times, and they currently have amazing statement pieces for little to nothing! New Look is also high on my list, as they're cheaper than Topshop and River Island, but have similar pieces. Every so often, they have a "Buy 1 get 1 free" deal on, so keep your eyes peeled for those! Saying that,  Topshop, never fails to impress me. Yes they're prices are expensive, but there's no denying the pieces are cool and quirky and you'll always find something for any occassion, same goes for River Island. River Island would have more daring, and more colourful pieces but they're funky and the quality is surprisingly good. I bought a silver statement piece over two years ago. It's insanely heavy and only has a small clasp. I've worn it loads, and it's still going strong! 

If I a want something a little more special, I'll treat myself to a Fran&Jane necklace. I'm all for supporting Irish brands, so when I want a glam piece, it's the first place I head to! Before Christmas I bought a gorgeous Black, Silver and Gold piece. At €99 it was a little more than I wanted to spend on a single neck piece, but I decided to treat myself.  I justified it, by how versatile it was and it would go with a lot of my wardrobe. I've worn it at least 3 times a week since then, and it's still in perfect condition. No stones, have fallen out, and it still looks brand new, so it was definitely a great buy! At the moment, they have a very similar one, with gorgeous gold's and turquoises, which I'm extremely tempted to get!  If any of you are in Dundrum Town Centre you should definitely pop in and have a look! You won't be disappointed! 

Sian xxx

Beauty Wish List

Hey Beauties, 

I always try to have a good mix of both fashion and beauty, as I'm a huge fan of both. This Blog did originally start out as a fashion Blog, but It's grown into more than that. I've done a million and one fashion wish lists, but rarely do beauty ones, so I've decided to do one! Pay day is fast approaching  and I for one can't wait to get my hands on all these goodies! 

All you beauty junkies out there, will probably know, I'm miles behind in putting all these on my wish lists! I was in Estee Lauder the other day, and had a swatch of this gorgeous highlighter. It's so pigmented and pretty so I've decided this is a must! I've recently ran out of my "Double Wear" foundation. It's perfect for nights out or long days when you know you won't have the option to top up your makeup. It literally lasts all day, and gives a nice matt finish. I've gone on a bit of a foundation binge lately, and am dying to try the "Makeup Forever, HD foundation" I can't wait to see if it's worth all the hype! I'm also on a blush binge (feel free to intervene)I've a million blushes on the go and as much as I love "Dainty" by MAC, I'm being sucked back into Nars"Orgasm". Told you I was fickle!I also can't wait to test the new Bourjois cream Blushers. I've read many a rave review, so can't wait to try it for myself. 

I've a little confession to make, as much as I love "They're Real" by Benefit, I'm a huge fan of their 'ol fav "Bad Gal" It makes my eyelashes look so full, doesn't flake and isn't a nightmare to remove! ("They're Real I'm looking at you!) For months I've wanted a Deborah Lipmann nail polish, especially the above colour. Pink and multi coloured glitter, what more would you want in a nail polish? I've been searching for a new primer as well, and have been recommended "That Gal" by Benefit, so I'm going to give it a go. The packaging sucked me in, so let's just hope it's good! I also need to pick up a new eye shadow primer, so I'm heading straight for the Urban Decay one. It's a firm favourite in my makeup bag, and unless something amazing comes up, I won't change my mind! 

Has anyone tried any of the products? Please let me know your thoughts! :) 

Sian xxx

Floral Trousers

Hey Lovelies, 

I'm so in love with these Simple Be trousers. They're so comfortable and I can pair them with a pair amount of clothes in my wardrobe. Which is always a plus! I've so many clothes, that don't coordinate which other items, so I don't get the most wear out of them, which is such a shame. Saying that recently I've been trying to wear all my clothes as much as possible! I wanted to wear a bright outfit, so I opted for an oversized chunky jumper. I got this for my Birthday last year, and it's a firm favourite. It literally goes over everything and anything, so it was definitely a useful present! (Thanks Mum and Dad!)

I not only wanted to tie in the pink in the trousers, but I wanted to bring out the green. My little green clutch bag, definitely did the trick. I'm not a huge fan of clutches, as I can't fit my whole life in it, but it's still cute, for  going to lunch or dinner :) to finished off the look, I threw on my silver statement necklace from Penney's. I went for my much loved/worn flats also from Penney's, they've a lazer cut detail, so they're different to boring plain pumps :)

                      Jumper&Clutch:CocoBoutique, Trousers*:Simply Be, Accessories:Penney's/Primark

Sian xxx

Summer Lips

Hey Beauties, 

Last night I headed with the very lovely Roisin to the LA Creative event, in their new store on Chatnam Street in the centre of Dublin. As a lover of makeup, this is like a mecca to me! I'll write a post on the event itself in the next few days, as it was a fab one! They have a fantastic selection of Lipsticks, and I was thrilled when I got my hands on not only a Lipstick, but a shiny sparkling lipgloss. I was so excited to try them out, I tested them out today, to let you guys know what I thought. As you know I'm a lipstick fiend, and wear it 7 days of the week. Normally I'm either a pink or a red girl, with the occasional nude thrown in for good measure. I'm always looking for different and unusual colours, that aren't too crazy, and can be worn for work and for going out with the girls!

As you can see both these colours are perfect for Spring/Summer. I've been searching for a nice coral lipstick for ages. I've a few orange lipsticks, but I wanted something a little more subtle for during the day. It's quite nourishing on, and smell amazing- like you're on holidays! It's named "Micro Melon" so it's definitely one for your holiday makeup bag! It's a creamy texture, and it doesn't dry out your lips. My skin/lips are often dry, so this is a big deal for me, and I won't wear lipstick(Aside from the ever so pretty Rouge Volupte "Lingerie Pink") that dries out my lips. I wore it the whole day, and did need a few touch up's but I was happy with it's longevity.When I saw the lipgloss, I was a bit hesitant. I've had awful experiences with lipglosses, so I'm not a huge fan of them. The only lipgloss I've really liked was Rimmel "Apocalips" so I was wary about this one. "Super Pink" is  a gorgeous sheer pink with added sparkles so I warmed up to it straight away. It's not as sticky as I'd imagined, and is a gorgeous nudey pink on your lips. It's perfect worn during the day, or layered over your favourite pink lipstick for a night out. I'll definitely hold on to this!

Micro Lipstick in Melon* €15 & Super Gloss in Super Pink* €13

Both these colours are gorgeous. Truthfully I probably wouldn't repurchase the lipgloss purely because I don't wear lipgloss enough. I would definitely repurchase the lipstick though. It's the perfect colour for summer, smells delish and lasts a decent amount of time of your lips. Win-win all round! 

You can purchase LA/Creative Makeup in their store on Chatnam Street, Dublin 2 and through their website 

Sian xxx