Pink Soda Campaign with JD Sports

Hey gals xo

I’m back again with another campaign from JD, except this time it’s with the popular brand Pink Soda.  I’m sure most of you have seen people sporting it around the gym, if not on yourself and your friends. However, if you’re not so familiar with the brand, it’s a women’s clothing line full of work out gear, lounge wear and outerwear that can be purchased from JD Sports.

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I got to choose my fave pieces from their range to show you guys. As I’ve mentioned before I live in leggings 24/7, so I picked these cotton ones as they’re ideal for Winter. They have an elasticated waist band and will keep you warm and snug. The half-zip hoodie has a cropped fit and is the perfect match for the high waisted leggings, especially if you’re not a fan of having your tummy on show.

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JD are also offering UNLIMITED standard delivery for €9.99 via the app, so make sure to download it and avail of the offer while you still can.

Want the leggings? Shop them here.

Want the hoodie? Shop it here.

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Nike Fitness Campaign with JD Sports

Heyyyy gals!

So its been a while since my last blog post but I’m finally back, and what better way to get back on the blogging scene than to be apart of the Nike Fitness Campaign with JD Sports! When the team from JD first reached out to me, I couldn’t believe it. It was a moment of disbelief but also sheer excitement as they’re one of my favourite brands.

JD Sports is hands down my fave when it comes to sports shops and their website is so easy to navigate. If you click here , it will bring you straight to the Women’s Nike Clothing section, where you can browse through pages and pages of Nike’s newest additions.

I was generously offered the opportunity to choose my own pieces from the campaign which can be seen below. I  literally live in leggings and jumpers so you can see why these were my top picks. As for the runners, like how could you not choose them? They’re suede and I’m obsessed.

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If black suede is the way to your heart then click here to pick up a pair of your own. These Nike Air Force 1 runners are beyond comfortable, I swear I never want to take them off. I genuinely have fallen in love with these, I can’t rave about them enough!

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Khaki is also one of my favourite colours and I live for comfort, so this tracksuit was a no-brainer. You can pick up the Nike Air half-zip here and the Nike Air fleece bottoms here .

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So why not check out the rest of the range on their website? Click here for Nike Fitness Clothing and here for Nike Trainers.

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If you’ve any questions in regards to sizing etc. feel free to send me a message.

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Get Riri’s Style – Denim Skirts Over Shirt Dresses

Rihanna is one of the world’s biggest fashion icons and known for taking risks when it comes to her wardrobe. I’d be lying if I said she couldn’t pull off everything, well everything except those shoes she was slated for. Check them out here. Riri isn’t one for following trends, she sets them, and when I saw these pictures I knew she was on to a winner.

 

This is just my personal opinion but I think this is genius. It’s like taking a €20 shirt and skirt and turning it into an outfit that looks more expensive and fashionable. Minimal accessories can make it look even more chic.  Riri opted for a Louis Vuitton X Frank Gehry Twisted Box Bag and $720 Balenciaga Velvet & Patent Leather Heels – which I’m obsessed with!

So, do you want to steal Riri’s style? – Keep scrolling!

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Dress like your favourite star from your high street stores!

 

Shirt 1: Missguided

Shirt 2: Boohoo

Shirt 3: River Island

Shirt 4: Topshop

 

Skirt 1: Missguided

Skirt 2: Boohoo

Skirt 3: River Island

Skirt 4: Topshop

Happy Shopping!! Xx

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What I Wore

Did you see my latest post about Ireland’s Best Dressed Debutant 2016?? If not, have a read to hear the scoop on how the night went down.

Some of you may have seen this picture on my Instagram back in November and I got a few messages asking where my outfit was from.

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Unfortunately, I got this bright orange jumpsuit on sale for just 30 euro about 2 months ago in River Island, so I presume it’s out of stock now. Don’t worry though as I have alternatives linked below for you to look at, just click on the brand names.

River Island

Topshop

Missguided

Boohoo

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BAG: Michael Kors

HEELS: Pretty Little Thing (Find Here)

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Ireland’s Best Dressed Debutante 2016

Can we go back to November to relive this amazing night please?? As most of you already know, I had the privilege of judging alongside Rob Condon, Lena & Glenda Gilson our host at DEBSIRELAND.COM ‘s annual Best Dressed Debutante Competition in The Brighouse Hotel in Tullamore.

DEBSIRELAND.com was in association with Asset Modelling Agency and they both pulled out all of the stops as per usual! When you arrive to a red carpet and presecco reception you know immediately that you’re in for a fabulous night!

 

Fast forward a couple of glasses of bubbly and we’re ready to get the night going. However, right before the show began, I learned that I had to walk on the catwalk and I instantly regretted wearing the gold heels that I had on. In efforts to calm myself, I tried calming the nerves of the other contestants backstage, reassuring them that we were all now in the same boat.

With our intro’s finished, we were ready to begin the show. Working at the debs, you see a serious amount of style each Summer, yet on this night I was still met with gorgeous dresses and suits that I hadn’t seen before, which was very refreshing.

I only wish I had a picture of everybody to showcase all of the different styles. Feathers, tartan, lace, suspenders, kilts, sequins, and even an afro comb – they had it all! There was also so much talent on the catwalk. I mean, some of these debutants were walking with such confidence you’d swear they’d been modelling for years. It made it even harder to judge and to pick a winner.

 

Although it was extremely hard to pick, there was one clear winner for all of us – Yasmine O’Neill. Her dress was simple, yet elegant and sophisticated, and her makeup was stunning. She had all of the qualities that we were looking for.

 

 

 

We narrowed it down to 14 finalists out of a massive 90 on the night. Yasmine was then crowned Ireland’s Best Dressed Debutant 2016 and walked away with an amazing prize.

 

I’d love to thank DEBSIRELAND.com & Assets yet again for a brilliant and successful night that we all thoroughly enjoyed! Bring on the style of 2017!!

 

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My Latest Buys From Nyx Cosmetics: See What I Thought Of Them Here!

I’m always hesitant to buy new brands when I haven’t used them before, but I said I’d take the plunge with Nyx. Boots in Galway recently got a whole new wall stocked with different Nyx products so I said I’d have a look. They’re also not too expensive which is what every student wants to hear! I opted for the popular soft matte lip cream, liquid highlight & sculpt and a lip liner.

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I’ll start off with my favourite – the soft matte lip cream. I bought two in the shades ‘Abu Dhabi’ (#09) & ‘Zurich’ (#14). These colours are extremely similar as you can see in the picture above, however #09 has brown undertones to it while #14 has pink/mauve undertones. I notice a significant difference between them once applied. Bare in mind you can alter the shade of them too depending on what colour lip liner you apply as a base.

I love these and they’re just €7.75 each!! They last for hours on end, don’t make your lips appear cracked or dry and they even smell/taste nice when on your lips. These are a fab and cheaper alternative to the Anastasia Beverly Hills matte liquid lipsticks which I also love. I wear my Nyx during the day to college and town and keep my ABH for nights out and special occasions.

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 A great companion for the lip cream is the Nyx lip liner. These are €7.75 also and are soft on the lips once applied. I always line my lips before applying lipstick or gloss because it leaves a more pigmented look that will last you longer throughout the day.

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Lastly, I tried the liquid highlight and sculpt for €12.75. This comes in many different shades depending on how light/dark you want your contour to be. I usually contour with powder but I said I’d give this a go. Surprisingly, I loved the results. It gives a sleek finish to your look and I think contour rocks would suit this product perfectly if you wanted to add some shimmer.

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Ultimately, so far so good with the products I’ve tested out. They’re definitely a brand worth investing in if you’re undecided. I’m going to stock up on the matte lip creams though because I’m literally obsessed, and for that price too, where would you be going!

Happy Shopping!

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Sudio Wireless Earphones: Fashionable, Quality Sound & 15% Discount – Get Them Here!

Timeless. Elegant. Fashionable. These are the three words I would use to describe the design of Sudio earphones. With a combination of high quality sound, sleekness and durability, these earphones are your perfect companion for any occasion. Never heard of Sudio before? Well then, your whole music game is about to change!

Sudio earphones are of a Swedish design and ready to use at all times. They kindly sent me out a pair of their newest Sudio Bluetooth Earphones and I’m absolutely obsessed!! Any of you who know me well know that I’m a music junkie and literally have earphones in 95% of the time, so I was thrilled to receive a pair as cool as these. I chose the Vasa BLA Wireless Earphones. They come in a variety of colours but I opted for the Rose Gold & White ones.

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I can’t rave about these enough. How annoying is it trying to untangle your normal earphones? Well, not with these beauties, you can literally wear them as an accessory around your neck when not in use and still look fashionable. Once charged, they’ll last you for 8 hours straight which is brilliant, and come with their own leather pouch to prevent any damage.

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When I first tried them out, I was impressed straight away. They fitted perfectly into my ear immediately drowning out the noise around me before I even started playing music. They have that secure, suction type feel, if you get what I mean? Once I pressed play, high quality sound was delivered. I didn’t have to worry about my hands or jacket getting caught on the wire and making them come loose in my ears which is probably one of the best things about them.

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I’m ridiculously picky when it comes to earphones in general because there’s nothing worse than having a muffled or tinny sound being played into your ears. However, I genuinely LOVE these and can’t recommend them enough. Of course I couldn’t leave all of you out either. Sudio very kindly made a special discount code for all of my followers to receive 15% off when they purchase a pair of their very own. All you have to do is enter ‘ThatsSoRay’ at the checkout and you’re good to go!

For those of you who would be interested in getting a pair, I hope this review helped. You should definitely check out their website that I’ve linked up above where you’ll find a huge range of different earphones. They have wireless and non-wireless in a variety of different colours.

Happy Shopping! Xx

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Necktie Season: Get The Look Of Your Favourite Celebs With This One From Zara!

I have been looking for this type of choker/neck tie for so long and shockingly, Zara is the only shop I could find it in. It’s a two piece for €15.95 and I love it. I think the diamond circled choker compliments the necktie perfectly and is a great way of adding a bit of bling to your look.

Here’s some different ways to wear it and it’s also quite popular amongst the celebs, take a look!

 

Making a DIY necktie would also be pretty easy! Get a ribbon or lace and knot the bottom. You could even get a few of them, braid them and add some beads to personalise it. One thing I always love to do with chokers is layer them up. Your neck might feel a bit tight but it can look very fashionable!

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Want Glam False Lashes From Madame Madeline? Get Your Discount Code Here!

I recently discovered Madame Madeline Lashes on Instagram where they showcase a variety of false lash brands that are available on their website. I got the amazing opportunity to collaborate with them by reviewing some of their many styles and they also gave me a special discount code for all of my followers. Check out their website here and keep scrolling to find out your unique discount code. In this post I’ll be viewing the 3 styles that I was sent:

Bullseye ‘Jean’ Lashes

V-Luxe ‘Ella’ Lashes

ModelRock Signature Lashes #117

First up, I tried out the V-Luxe ‘Ella’ Lashes. They’re 100% Virgin Remy Hair by I-Envy (Kiss). The ends are tapered which gives them a more natural and softer look, but the super spiky finish is what gives them the glam factor. I also loved how light they felt on my eyes, it didn’t even feel like I was wearing falsies!

 

Next up, I tried the Bullseye ‘Jean’ Lashes. These lashes have moderate to full volume, with a dramatic, feathered spiky design and full to extreme, graduated length. I loooved these lashes because they’re so dramatic, but still have a touch of glamour. These are perfect for a night out on the town.

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Lastly, I tried out the ModelRock Lashes #117 that are full volume 100% hand-made. If you’re somebody who prefers a fuller lash look, then these are the lashes for you! They’re also perfect to have as part of your Professional Kit as they give great volume to any eye look. Unfortunately I lost the pictures of me wearing them but I can asure you they made my eyes scream drama!

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Now, for the part you’ve all been waiting for – your discount code! Here’s what you do:

1. Head over to their website.

2. Choose whatever lashes you want and add them to your cart.

3. Enter the code ‘MUA11’ at the checkout.

This allows you to receive 11% off your ENTIRE order, so GO, GO, GO! They’re so worth it!

Happy Shopping!!

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5 Of My Favourite Beauty Products Right Now

I promised this post a few weeks ago so apologies for the delay, I’m finally back on top of my blogging game. Here’s a quick little post for you all on a few beauty products that I’ve tried out recently and love!

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ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS – MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK

Literally the BEST liquid lipstick I’ve ever used – I am OBSESSED!! Some matte lipsticks make your lips dry and cracked, but not this one. It’ll survive your meals too. I sadly only have one of them in the shade ‘stripped’ but one is all it took – I’m hooked! Christmas will be here before we know it and if there’s going to be anything in my stocking, I hope it’s more of these. Unfortunately, you can’t get them in Ireland or the U.K yet so you’ll have to go online to the American site where they’re available for $20.00 each. Here’s the link.

SOSU LASHES by SUZANNE JACKSON

These may be classed as more of luxury item since they’re more expensive (€5.95 – €19.95) than the good ol’ reliable lashes from Penney’s (€1.50 – €4.00). However, I personally feel that they’re worth the money. I bought 3 different styles of the Premium Lashes for €5.95 each – Sara, Ella, & Naoimi. I also bought 2 different styles of the Luxury Silk Lashes for €19.95 each – Sue & Kim. I can’t rave about them enough, I honestly love each style so much. If you keep peeling off the eyelash glue after each wear they will last you so much longer too! These are in most pharmacies but are flying off the shelves. Not to worry though, you can also get them on sosu.ie or cloud10beauty.com

INGLOT PIGMENTS – #24, #117 & #120

I think I have 12 or 13 pigments from Inglot at the minute, but these are my newest three (#24, #117, #120). I chose these colours (metallic aqua, metallic lilac, & extreme rusty orange)  because it was festival season at the time I made the purchase so I wanted something with a bit of colour to make my eyes pop. One thing I can’t stress enough though, is that you need to push yourself outside your comfort zone when it comes to choosing colours. Sometimes, a bright eye is what you need to complete your look. Don’t be afraid to experiment, that’s the key! Pop into any Inglot store or go onto their website where they can be yours for €16 each.

VICTORIA’S SECRET FRAGRANCE MIST

Maaaan have I been missing out or what?? I got one of these as a gift during the Summer and I love them, they’re so handy and smell so good. I mean I’ve been using this instead of perfume lately because it leaves you smelling fab for hours on end and is far cheaper. It’s an essential in my handbag and you don’t have to worry about it smashing because it’s in a plastic bottle. I definitely have to invest in a few more different scents – Love, Love, Love! The Victoria’s Secret shop hasn’t opened in Dublin yet but you can get these in certain pharmacies and I’m pretty sure they don’t cost more than €12.

MAKEUP REVOUTION BLUSH PALETTE – GOLDEN SUGAR

Last, but certainly not least, is this marble effect blush palette. It’s so pretty to look at you’d nearly not use it at all, but obvs I did. I use this for everyday use like going into college or town because I don’t want to waste my ABH Glow Kit. I found this to be a great alternative because of the different shades allowing you to use it as a highlighter, as well as a blush. It’s easy on your pockets too – it’s only €7.95 and can be picked up in most pharmacies.

So if you feel like Treatin’ Yo’self soon, there’s a few ideas for you!

Happy Shopping!!

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