Personal Goals 2016

                  

Us bloggers have a life outside of blogging too y'know? So with that being said, I have set my personal aims for 2016.  I don't normally set myself personal aims/goals because I'm always afraid I won't achieve them but it's time to resolve that predicament. I am going to work so hard that I have no other option but to achieve them.

1- Study as much as I possibly can and try the best I can.

2- Bake up a storm and become the next big baking phenomenon.

3- Step out of that introverted shell of mine and show the real me.

4- Save up enough money for my own car.

5-Sing more often because surprise surprise , I sound decent.

6-Focus on what is important and don't waste time on the people who use you.

7-Be content in what you do and if you're not..change it.

8- Quit that pesky nail biting habit.

9-Help Mam around the house more, at least make an effort to keep my room clean.

10- Start that healthy eating and workout regime I'm always talking about

What I Got For Christmas: part II

Hello again beauties! This is a continuation post of what I got for Christmas! Hope you like it or it gives you inspiration of what you want to buy in the sales. (How good was the lighting in these pics?!)

-fine knit cream jumper from H&M 
-mint cream cropped hoodie from H&M
-peach loafers from Zara
-Barry M Gelly nail polish
-ITunes card
-l'Oreal true match foundation 
-Hanging hearts decorations
-W7 Brow Bar
-high waisted jeans from a boutique in Dublin 
-Sanctuary Spa set

What I Got For Christmas:Part I

                                     

Hello all my beautiful readers! I hope everyone got what they wanted and are very happy.

Today I decided to share what I got for Christmas but I had to split it into two parts or else we'd be here all day!(well at least 15 minutes).I am so pleased with what I got this year, so grateful.

-Naked 3 palette

-Makeup brushes set

-Real techniques face expert brush & stippling brush.

Top 5 beauty products of 2014!

How quick has 2014 past? Too quick if you ask me! 

Seeing as it's so close to the new year I decided I would write about my top five beauty products of this year.Let me tell you, this wasn't as easy as it seems.

Okay starting off this round-up is..... Mac mineralize skin finish in the shade 'Adored', now I got this in the airport at duty free and I haven't stopped using it since I got it! It gives the illusion that you have prominent cheek bones(along with the contour of course) and a nice pink highlight. Even if I don't feel like wearing blush or bronzer, I just sweep this on top of my cheek bones and it makes it look like I've put some effort into how I look.

Next up is Hoola bronzer by Benefit Cosmetics! I'm surprised I haven't hit the pan yet.It's really a matte bronzer that goes with warm undertones.I love this product because I can apply as much as I like or as little as I like. 

My top under-eye concealer of the year goes to Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer. I get this a few shades lighter than my skin tone to brighten up my under-eye and cancel out the darkness.
I really like this because it makes me look awake even when I'm not(which is every Monday morning when I get up for school).

Number 4 on my list is Benefits 'The POREfessional'. This is the only primer I use at this stage and I haven't been tempted to change
products yet. I apply this to my T-zone because this is the only area that I find my foundation moves from.Love love love.

Finally, my last beauty fave of 2014 is Soap & Glory Archery brow pen. Now if you know me, you will know that I'm all about my brows.. Seeing as I have naturally dark brows I like to keep them neat and full. I really like this product because it does what I want and holds them in place.

What's your top 5 beauty products of 2014? Comment down below! I would love to read about yours 

                                                                      Stephanie x

Egyptian Inspired Makeup Look.

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So today I decided I would practice my MUA skills and went all out with this Egyptian/bronzed look.
Slowly but surely with the help of all those other beauty genius', I am getting better and better.
The next goal I want to achieve is those brows of mine to be perfect, but we must remember brows are sisters .. not twins!

Products used:
~ Benefit Cosmetics "The porefessional"
~Rimmel match perfection foundation
~Collection lasting perfection concealer
~Stay matte pressed powder
~Essence brow kit
~L.A colours star gaze "makeout"
~Maybelline New York eye studio lasting drama gel eyeliner
~Rimmel scandal eyes mascara
~Essence lipstick "nude love" with Urban Decays Naked 2 half baked on top
~ Benefit Cosmetics "Hoola Bronzer"

Style Inspo 2: Rihanna

So I've made a post about my style inspo before ...if you haven't read before-Here.

Rihanna is one lady that knows how to dress, even though some of her outfits are outrageous they still suit her.

I have put together a few pics of her fine moments on camera, one true beauty she is.

The Daily Face

I thought since I like makeup, you like makeup ..why not show what I wear on a day-to-day basis!
Even though for the amount of products used, I think it still gives a natural look that is totally suitable for school,work,lazy days etc..

Base-
Okay so first after I moisturize, I use Benefit's the POREfessional as a primer.I personally love this because it's one primer that does what it's supposed to do... Keep the makeup on your face!!
Next I use LOreal Infallible 24H Foundation, I mean this is okay but doesn't give major cover up.
I then move in with Collection's Lasting Perfection Concealer, I only purchased this recently but so far it is doing a great job at hiding blemishes and dark circles.
Lastly I set my base makeup with Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder.

Eyes/brows 
I first go ahead and prime my lids with Benefits Stay Don't Stray, I FREAKING LOVE THIS.. Not meaning to be over-dramatic but I feel like it lasts for hours on end and doesn't let my eyeshadow move. I then move on to using Bootycall from the Naked 2 Pallette, (not in the picture) it helps me look awake when I'm really half-dead looking at 8:30 a.m heading to school.
The mascara I use is Rimmel London VolumeFlash Scandal Eyes!
And finally my last step in beautifying myself is filling in my brows withEssence eyebrow stylist set 01 natural brunette style, I feel and really know that I should buy new brow powder because this is nearly finished and I will cry if I can't fill in my brows.


So that's it very simple and basic but it makes me presentable! What does your 'everyday makeup' consist of?

Weekend Playlist

In light of it being Friday and the weekend is starting, I have created a list of songs that I will be listening to and maybe you too.

1.Thinking Out Loud~Ed Sheeran.

2.Bang Bang~ Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj

3.Shake It Off ~ Taylor Swift

4.Ugly Heart~ G.R.L

5.Blame~ Calvin Harris feat.John Newman

6.Break Free ~ Ariana Grande

7.One Direction ~ Steal My Girl

8.Chandelier ~ Sia

9.I'm Not The Only Ones~ Sam Smith

What's In My Bag?

The day has come where I finally posted a 'What's In My Bag' post. I honestly thought I would never post one of these because 1- What I find in my purse surprises me most of the time 2- I rarely even carry a bag.
So without further or do lets get started (does these weird hand gestures in the air)

-My handbag is from Primark if anyone is wondering by the way-

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG STEPHANIE?

• My purse which I bought from Primark, I personally love it because it was inexpensive and the colour screams 'SUMMERTIME'.
• My little notebook for blogpost ideas, don't worry my friends I have loads of ideas, wink wink. Just picked this up in Tesco.
• A pen because hey what am I going to write with? Got to have four colours though.
• Perfume to keep that sweet smell I have going on - by DKNY 
• I bring also a bottle of water, keep hydrated you guys!(I know its not in the picture) 
• My glasses because I can not see past a certain distance, blind as a bat I am.
• Lastly I have some lip butter by Nivea- oh my goodness this smells AMAZING.No exaggeration honestly.

Nothing too crazy I know but it's what I always bring with me. 

Ciao Bella.

    Stephanie x

An Apology To The Readers.

Good afternoon all my little munchkins, long time no chat!
I know there is absolutely no excuse for me not posting BUT I have been a bit busy with school and now I am in the middle of my Junior Cert (Like the GCSEs for us Irish people).
Between studying and trying to be sociable, I have not found any time to post any blogposts but I promise I will commence the blogging madness once again around the 18th of this month, the last day of my exams wooooo!
If there is any particular topic you want me to discuss then just leave a comment or get in contact with me.
All needed contact details are in the 'Contact Page'.
I hope all you people who are on your Summer holidays are enjoying yourselves and to my fellow Irish people who are enduring the pain of exams and suspense for summer .. Hang on in there guys you can do it!
Talk to you guys/girlies soon,
                                                        Stephanie x

TMI Tag

I have cut down the amount of questions from 50 to 20 because I only have a short amount of time to blog today but here we go!

1. What are you wearing? A flowery t-shirt from Primark(picture in my shopping haul) dark skinny jeans and a pair of combat boots.
2.Ever been in love? No aha I have years ahead of me for that!
3.Ever had a terrible break-up? Nope.
4.How tall are you? 5 foot four and a half inches.
5.How much do you weigh? Around eight stone I think.
6.Any tattoos? None yet and probably never will.
7.Any piercings? None whatsoever!
8.OTP?Elounor(Louis and Eleanor)
9. Favourite shows? Any CSI's, the Big Bang theory, Britain's got Talent and Hawaii Five-O
10.Favourite bands? 5sos, Green Day, Fall Out Boy,One Direction( they're a boy and but ehh)
11.Something you miss? The days where I didn't have to study
12.Favourite song? At the moment it's I'm a Freak by Enrique Inglesias.
13.How old are you? I am fifteen turning sixteen this year, (yay yay yay)
14. Zodiac sign? Virgo
15.Quality you look for in a partner?Not even thinking about having a partner at the moment so no preferences
16.Favourite Quote?“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”~Dr Suess.
17.Favourite actor?Melissa McCarthy
18.Favourite colour?Pastel Blue
19.Loud or soft music? The louder the better!
20.Where do you go when you're sad?My bedroom to think because it's so quiet.

Hope you enjoyed this little get-to-know-me-better challenge, until next time my dear friends.
                                                         Stephanie xx

Style Inspo: Emma Stone.

She's got talent,she's got beauty and heck she's got a great fashion sense.Emma Stone has always been a personal favourite of mine and I love how she pulls off such simple dresses and clothing but with such elegance and class.At just 25 years of age she certainly knows her stuff in fashion let me tell you.Down below you will find some pictures of some of Emma's best looks( I couldn't fit them all in,there's just too many).
If Emma is a fave of yours, do comment and tell me what you love about her style!
                                                    Stephanie xx

Makeup Look Of The Week.

Alright so as everyone knows from my instagram( instagram.com/meelsieee ) that I tend to wear too much makeup but I LOVE it.
On Saturday I wore a dark pink lipstick and and a pop of pink on the eyes.
As I was wearing a mint green button up collar blouse, I thought "hey why not add some pink?"
The lipstick was not everyone's cup of tea, as my sister had told me she hated it.
I would like to hear from you guys what's YOUR favourite makeup look!