tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17224930525835038832024-03-21T07:28:22.251+00:00Grace Dfashion . beauty . thoughts Grace Dennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765158411640141653noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1722493052583503883.post-5279894803834764632019-08-07T16:29:00.002+01:002019-08-07T16:31:03.384+01:00All About My Hair Extensions || Great Lengths 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been getting asked quite frequently about my hair extensions as of late (I feel like my hair has grown SO much in the past couple of months, which is probably why you guys are taking notice. haha) and I thought we were due a little update on the topic! You guys sent over some great questions, so lets jump straight in! </div>
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<b>WHAT BRAND OF EXTENSIONS DO YOU WEAR?</b></div>
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For the past 7 years, give or take, I've been wearing <a href="http://www.greatlengthshair.co.uk/ireland/" target="_blank">Great Lengths Hair Extensions</a>. My very first set were from the brand Balmain (in specific, Balmain Double Hair Extensions).</div>
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<b>ARE YOUR EXTENSIONS BEADS OR TAPE IN? AND WHICH DO YOU PREFER?</b></div>
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My Great Lengths are single individually bonded extensions (although, Great Lengths do supply tape in extensions too)! The bonds are <i>tiny. </i>To apply them, your stylist will pick out a really small section of your own hair, wrap the bond around it and then using a little heat applicator (that basically looks like a mini straightener), bonds it to your hair just below the root. As I said, they are super small bonds and go virtually unnoticed. For the most part, people have no idea that I wear extensions (I have physically had to pick them out so that people can see them in the past. Haha). I'm pretty sure there are individual extensions out there with larger, slightly more noticeable bonds but these ones definitely slide under the radar. </div>
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I've never tried tape in extensions, although, my first set of Balmain extensions were somewhat of a hybrid between individual bonds and tape ins because they were on a strip. I personally <i>far </i>prefer individual bonds. I find them much more comfortable to wear and easier to manage (especially when it comes to tying your hair up - no playing around with hiding tapes and trying to get them to sit flat against your head.. if you know, you know. haha).</div>
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<b>DO YOU GET A FULL HEAD OF EXTENSIONS?</b></div>
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Right now, no. I get about 3/4 of a head of extensions. I get my extensions for both thickness and length and wore a full head of extensions for <i>years. </i>For the last 3 years or so I decided to cut down on the amount of bonds I get in. I prefer the feel of less extensions - a full head feels a little <i>too full </i>for me, if that makes any sense? Haha. I think this is just something that I've managed to figure out over the years and it works for me. I was always a little more comfortable with the thickness once a month or so had passed and they had started to thin out a little bit through brushing / styling etc. This is <i>definitely </i>a personal choice though and if you decide you don't quite want a full head, your stylist will be able to advise you on the least amount of strands you can opt for whilst ensuring that they blend properly with your own hair.</div>
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<b>HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THE GROWTH? DO YOU EVER WORRY ABOUT PULLING THEM OUT WHEN YOU BRUSH YOUR HAIR? CAN YOU FEEL THEM?</b></div>
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I'm not sure if it's just because I've been wearing them for so long, but I honestly don't feel them at all. They really aren't something that I notice or even think about. As I mentioned above, the bonds are super small, so you can't feel much. I guess I notice them most when they've been freshly applied (which still isn't much) but after a couple of days they completely loosen up. </div>
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When it comes to growth, because they aren't tape in, you don't really notice the growth. Actually, anyone other than you wouldn't notice the growth at all. You might just feel the bonds around your ears (sounds strange, but you can just feel the bonds because they're harder than your hair. haha) as they grow down but <i>again </i>nothing really irritating. </div>
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For brushing, you can use a soft bristled brush or tangle teaser to brush over the bonds and they won't catch on them at all. I just use a regular paddled brush now and I'm just conscious that I don't brush over the bonds. </div>
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<b>DO YOU FIND YOUR NATURAL HAIR CONDITION IMPROVES?</b></div>
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Going on my own personal experience, yes! 100%! I originally had extensions applied because I <i>really </i>damaged my hair with hair straighteners when I was in school - I'm sure anyone that can remember the time when GHD straighteners first launched can relate. Haha. (I'm not kidding, you guys, my hair could never be straight <i>enough</i>. I would come home from school and straighten my hair even if I wasn't going anywhere. Thankfully, I've learned over the years. Haha). Anyway, I had the extensions applied for length and thickness and now, my own hair is in so much better condition. I find that I don't heat style my hair quite as much when I have extensions in because they're great at holding a style (ie. if I curl my hair today, I usually won't have to re-curl it in the days following). </div>
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All that being said, my own hair is still never going to be as thick as it is when I have extensions in (I've never had super thick hair, it's always been pretty average) - which is why I still get them applied. Also, in between sets of extensions, I like to give my hair a good trim to keep it healthy!</div>
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This is one of the most common questions I get asked and, although I can't speak for any other brand of extensions, in all the years that I've had Great Lengths applied, they've never <i>ever</i> damaged my hair. I really do think it's down to proper care and maintenance (i.e. simple things like making sure that you brush them and that you don't leave the bonds wet so that your hair doesn't matte). Having them applied and removed correctly and carefully by a hair stylist will also make a difference.</div>
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For reference, if I didn't wear extensions, I would still blowdry my hair and I'm good with using products, styling etc. so <i>I</i> don't think they are any harder to maintain. The only real maintenance is making sure that you brush them and that you don't let the bonds air dry. If you leave the bonds wet (or to air dry) they can matte - you can let the rest of the hair dry on it's own though! Also, avoiding using conditioner around your roots / bonds is something to keep in mind - that can cause the bonds to prematurely weaken and slide out earlier than they should.</div>
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<b>HOW LONG DO THEY LAST? HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?</b></div>
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Another set of questions I get asked really frequently and also a set of questions that are really hard to give a solid answer to because each case is so different. With proper care and maintanence, they should really last you at least 5 months (I've definitely gotten a little longer out of them but never any less than 5 months). The cost completely varies based on how many strands you're having applied, the length of extensions you're getting and where you're getting them applied / who is applying them. Ball park? I could say they start at approx. €700 and can go up from there - again, that's super hard to say for sure though! </div>
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Okay, that's about it! I'm pretty sure I've covered your most frequently asked questions / main topics of interest but if there's anything I've missed, do be sure to pop me a message and I'll help out as best I can! If you are interested in getting extensions, I would totally recommend going for a consultation with a stylist who can give you a better idea of cost and what would suit your needs! :)<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Spring has sprung you guys, SPRING. HAS. SPRUNG - can you believe it? I don't know about you but even though warmer weather hasn't quuuuite become permanent here at home, I've went all in and made my seasonal wardrobe switch over and with that comes a little rotation in my shoe game. I'm ready to say buh bye to boots and hello to all things Spring! It looks likely that mules are going to be my shoe of choice this season and you guys seem to be love love loving them too! </span></div>
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Whether you go for a loafer style mule or a more casual open toe, you're sure to get so much wear out of them! They're so versatile... and so comfortable (a win win, am I right?)! I've been seeing so many really cute pairs about recently so today I'm sharing some of my favourites! Get ready to up your shoe game Friends!<br />
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When I picked up <a href="https://www.zara.com/ie/en/leather-mule-loafers-with-bow-p11522001.html?v1=7887709&v2=1180338" target="_blank">these</a> little Zara mules, I honestly didn't realise that they would practically be glued to my feet from the moment I brought them home. They are super comfortable and for those of you with slightly bigger feet (I'm a UK size 7 or 8, depending on the shoe), they don't make your feet look bigger than they are (I know, the struggle is real. haha).<br />
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I think these <a href="https://rstyle.me/~aODjq" target="_blank">white mules</a> are going to look AMAZING for Summer. I love love love the thick strap and they also come in <a href="https://rstyle.me/~aODjh" target="_blank">black</a>.<br />
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I have my eyes firmly locked on these <a href="https://rstyle.me/~aODjQ" target="_blank">mustard open toed mules</a> from Topshop and these adorable <a href="https://rstyle.me/~aODjz" target="_blank">blush pink ruffled</a> beauties too. They've both got a small block heel which can dress up an outfit really quickly but will still be super easy to walk in. I can imagine them paired with some flirty Spring / Summer dresses or with some Mom Jeans / Boyfriend Jeans for a totally different look!<br />
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ALERT! This is your 10 day warning! Mother's Day is just around the corner.<br />
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If you watch my YouTube channel, you'll know that my Mom is quite literally my best friend from her regular cameos in my vlogs - I genuinely believe that in a former life we have to have been sisters! Haha. She's taught me strength, patience, resilience, kindess and love. She's passed on her goofy streak (you should see us bust a move :P) and most importantly, taught me how to shop - the apple definitely didn't fall far from the tree. ;) So you'll bet that I'll jump at any opportunity to celebrate the most incredible woman I know.<br />
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Anyway, all gushing aside, if you're at a loss as to how to spoil your own Momma this Mother's Day (or just incase you've forgotten - don't worry, I won't tell anyone!), I've rounded up a selection of gifts, at all price points, to suit every type of woman out there! Whether you're hoping to treat your Mom, your sister, your friend (or yourself ;)), this list should help you find something sweet for the special ladies in your life!<br />
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I'm pretty sure we all know someone that is ridiculously hard to shop for and somehow we always forget about it until Christmas comes around and we're landed with the task of trying to figure out what to gift them! For today's post, I thought I'd pull together some gifts at all price points that I'm sure even the girl who has everything would be over the moon to receive!</div>
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1. Gucci <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/piNu" target="_blank">Soho Disco Bag</a><br />
2. GLAMGLOW <a href="http://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/skincare/skincare-set/skincare-sets/let-it-glow%21-super-mud-set-MUK200020130.html" target="_blank">Let It Glow! Super Mud Set</a><br />
3. Kate Spade <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/living/make-mine-a-double-thermal-mug/66x5953x177549.html" target="_blank">Thermal Mug</a><br />
4. Jo Malone <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/brown-thomas-navigation-catalog/pomegranate-noir-home-candle-200g/81x1814xl10h.html?cgid=root#q=jo%2Bmalone%2Bcandle&lang=default&start=1" target="_blank">Candle</a><br />
5. Eve Lom <a href="http://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/makeup/sets-palettes/lip/kiss-mix-duo-cracker-MUK300050285.html" target="_blank">Kiss Mix Duo Cracker</a><br />
6. Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/christmas/the-marvel-room/mini-marvels/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban--illustrated-edition/20x5892x9781408845660.html" target="_blank">Illustrated Edition</a><br />
7. Charlotte Tilbury <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/beauty/make-up/palettes/instant-eye-palette/145x5459xeiepx12xxr22.html" target="_blank">Instant Eye Palette</a><br />
8. HP <a href="http://www.currys.ie/product/hp-sprocket-mobile-photo-printer-white/341249/409.9" target="_blank">Sprocket Mobile Photo Printer</a><br />
9. Slip <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/christmas/the-marvel-room/marvellous-woman/silk-sleep-mask/20x2356x853218006148.html" target="_blank">Silk Sleep Mask</a><br />
10. BAN.DO <a href="https://www.carapharmacy.com/en/ie/bando-The-Getaway-Passport-Holder---Im-Outta-Here--/s-9975-11724.aspx?PartnerID=27&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=Ireland&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3dTQBRDnARIsAGKSflkoCBhWdWpOSsl9ecNlO3XwkVGmTrHuKvGdUrYHa-lbgckrqs9WYrsaAh1PEALw_wcB" target="_blank">The Getaway Passport Holder</a><br />
11. Lululemon Workout Gear <a href="https://shop.lululemon.com/p/jackets-and-hoodies-jackets/Define-Jacket-Brushed-32453/_/prod540023?color=0001" target="_blank">this jacket</a> <a href="https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-pants/All-The-Right-Places-Pant-II/_/prod1550047?color=0001" target="_blank">these pants</a> <a href="https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-tanks/Raise-The-Barre-Tank/_/prod8690633?color=1971" target="_blank">this tank</a><br />
12. Hadid Eyewear <a href="https://hadideyewear.com/collections/jetsetter" target="_blank">Jetsetter Sunglasses</a><br />
13. Champagne - Perrier Jouet<br />
14. Ugg <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/brown-thomas-navigation-catalog/scuffette-ii-slippers/903x10004x1257253209.html?cgid=root#q=ugg%2Bslippers&lang=default&start=1" target="_blank">Slippers</a><br />
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Happy Monday everyone! Firstly, I hope you've all had a great weekend - I spent mine kicking off the festive celebrations at a Christmas party and followed it up with a super chilled out day at my parents house. It was perfect! Secondly, for today's post I wanted to quickly share this cosy, casual outfit and also, a few random facts about me! Turtle neck jumpers are my life at this time of the year (anything to keep me warm! haha), I picked this one up in H&M and it's so cosy! These leggings are a new buy from Zara - they're really comfortable and even though I've styled them really casually here, they would equally look amazing dressed up with a pair of heels! I've tried to link similar items and these exact boots down below for you. Anyway, on to the facts!</div>
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1. This most likely won't come as a surprise to anyone that knows me but I am obsessed with Christmas. Halloween hadn't passed this year and I was already cracking out the Christmas mugs. It has always been such a special time of the year for my family (we're big on decking the halls) and I feel like it's gotten even more special as myself and my brother get older. Every Christmas morning we're still up at the crack of dawn but now, instead of my brother coming down to my room to see if I'm awake, he texts me - the most childish twenty-something year olds you'll find. Haha</div>
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2. I never wear my hair tied up - you may not have noticed before but you will now. Haha. I think I wore my hair tied up that much when I was in school that I completely turned myself off it, so unless I'm doing a crazy workout, my hair is always down.</div>
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3. When I was 10 or 11 I decided that I was going to 'run away from home'. My parents must have given out to me and I wasn't happy about it - drama queen much? Haha. I packed up my pyjamas, a change of clothes and my money box and climbed out my window (my room was on ground level). I got as far as the bottom of our garden and then the fear of getting in trouble for running away got too much and I came right back home.</div>
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4. My first 'real job' was working in a gourmet food truck (one of the quirky ones that you see at events). Not very glamorous, I know, but I actually really enjoyed it. We traveled a lot to work at different festivals and concerts so you never really got bored of what you were doing and your lunch breaks were always interesting - it was a really cool experience, I could have done without constantly leaving work smelling like burgers though. Haha.</div>
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5. I HATE styrofoam / polystyrene. The sound of it freaks me out. I literally have to leave the room if someone is unboxing something that is packaged in the stuff.</div>
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I think the world is finally ready to accept that Christmas is on its way and although I feel like I've been ready for it since the start of November, I've still yet to make a dent in my list of presents to buy for my nearest and dearest. Incase any of you are in the same boat or if you're stuck for ideas for gifts, I thought I'd pull together some of the best that I've come across. Today's gift guide is for the makeup lover - either we are one or we know one. I would be thrilled to find any one of these waiting for me underneath the tree on Christmas morning!<br />
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1. Huda Beauty <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/beauty/make-up/palettes/desert-dusk-palette/192x6021x6291106031454.html" target="_blank">Desert Dusk Palette</a><br />
2. KVD x Too Faced <a href="http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_154056000199_-1" target="_blank">Better Together Ultimate Eye Collection</a><br />
3. Anastasia Beverly Hills <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/anastasia-beverly-hills-liquid-lipstick-set.html" target="_blank">Liquid Lipstick Set</a><br />
4. Charlotte Tilbury <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/beauty/christmas-gift-sets/naughty-nice-advent-calendar/145x5459xgadvx12x3r22.html" target="_blank">Naughty & Nice Advent Calander</a><br />
5. Charlotte Tilbury <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/beauty/make-up/face/filmstar-bronze-glow-set/145x5459xbronzeandglow.html" target="_blank">Filmstar Bronze & Glow</a><br />
6. Beauty Blender <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/beautyblender-gold-mine.html" target="_blank">Gold Mine Set</a><br />
7. Cover FX <a href="http://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/makeup/sets-palettes/complexion/custom-enhancer-drops-set-MUK200019797.html" target="_blank">Custom Enhancer Drops Set</a><br />
8. Stila Written In The Stars <a href="https://www.cloud10beauty.com/stila-glitter-glow-on-the-go-minis-written-in-the-stars.html" target="_blank">Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow Set</a><br />
9. Too Faced <a href="http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_123614000799_-1" target="_blank">Best Year Ever Gift Set</a><br />
10. Benefit <a href="https://www.cloud10beauty.com/christmas/makeup-gifts/benefit-beauty-the-bay-gift-set.html" target="_blank">Beauty & The Bay Gift Set</a><br />
11. Becca <a href="http://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/makeup/sets-palettes/complexion/apr%C3%A8s-ski-glow-collection-face-palette-MUK200019784.html" target="_blank">Apres Ski Glow Collection Face Palette</a><br />
12. MAC <a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/brown-thomas-navigation-catalog/lip-bag-%2F-snow-ball/77x1832xs5nay70000.html?cgid=root&dwvar_77x1832xs5nay70000_color=Red#q=MAC%2BSnow%2BBall&lang=default&start=1" target="_blank">Snow Ball Lip Bag</a><br />
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Happy shopping! x
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I assume by now most of you are well aware of my love of Christmas. It definitely tops the list of my favourite times of the year. Nothing quite beats the cosy feeling of your house decked out for the holidays or spending a chilly afternoon sipping on giant mugs of tea with your friends & family. Last weekend my parents and I visited The Garden House in Malahide and it is full to the brim with the most amazing Christmas decor (yes, I left with a bucket load) - I had to share some pictures! If you're not in the festive spirit yet you have to visit! </div>
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Every year I have a list of things I want to do over the festive season. For the most part, I never get around to doing everything but I'm itching to tick these things off my Christmas bucket list this year!</div>
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1. <b>Watch the Christmas lights being turned on in my home town</b>. I've missed this over the past couple of years, so I'm excited to be home for it this year. There's such a warm atmosphere and being honest, there's something so magical about seeing the Christmas lights twinkling down the street!</div>
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2. <b>Have a Christmas movie / baking night at home with the girls. </b>Sitting back with some homemade Christmas cookies & sipping on prosecco while we watch Home Alone - sounds like the perfect night to me.</div>
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3. <b>Visit some Christmas Markets. </b>This has been something I've wanted to do for YEARS and I just haven't got around to actually going to any. The idea of strolling around the stalls in the freezing cold probably wouldn't appeal to me at any other time of the year but when you add Christmas decorations, Santa and hot chocolate you have me sold. Haha.</div>
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4. <b>Friendmas. </b>I love the idea of Friendmas - basically, going out for Christmas dinner with your friends. There is the cutest little restaurant close by that does a big Christmas display and it would be the perfect way to get us all in the festive mood!</div>
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5. <b>Wrapping presents. </b>Every year I try to devote one evening close to Christmas Day for wrapping presents. I'm that person that has a theme for their wrapping paper every year and loves taking the time to do the wrapping - I genuinely don't know why it gives me so much joy but it does. Haha. Also, having Christmas with the Kranks playing in the background is a must.</div>
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6. <b>Festive dinners with my parents. </b>Family time around the holidays is the best. I go for dinner with my parents a lot but we always take one night just before Christmas to go out to eat at one of our favourite restaurants and it always feels super festive - the atmosphere is just insane!</div>
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Throw in several nights watching Christmas classics and eating all the food and you've got my Christmas in a nutshell! Haha. Have you got any Christmas traditions?</div>
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I am and always will be a morning person. There's just something about getting up bright and early that really helps to set the tone for a productive day. Don't get me wrong, I love a good lie in every now and then but if it happens unintentionally I feel like I've wasted the best part of the day! Something that I find really helps keep me together in the morning is having a little ritual - things that I do every morning to set me up for the day.<br />
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1. I remember my Dad telling me that <b>making your bed</b> every morning has a really positive impact on your behaviour throughout the rest of the day and ever since I heard that I have <i>always </i>made my bed. I know it's such a small task but if you think about it, it would be very easy to say 'it's fine, I'll do it later' or to just pull the covers up over the pillows and leave it at that but I find that making my bed every morning and knowing that it looks good and most importantly tidy gives me a sense of accomplishment... as silly as that sounds. Anyway, it does really make me feel like I can get things done!<br />
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2. After making my bed I always move straight on to my makeup. I know that applying makeup isn't a priority to everyone but I like to <b>prioritise tasks in relation to how long they're going to take</b>. If you know that something is going to take a little extra time, get it done first.<br />
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3. As much as I try to make my mornings all about being productive and getting things done, I think it's important to <b>have something to look forward to</b> - for me, that's a hot cup of tea! When I wake up I genuinely really look forward to having that first cup of tea (I know, it's an addiction. Haha). Generally it's sitting beside me while I'm doing my makeup but when I do have an extra 5 or 10 minutes, I'll sit on the couch and savour it.<br />
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When it comes to my everyday bags I always have been and I always will be someone who invests in a really well made item that will stand the test of time... and the test of a busy schedule. On occasion, I've strolled out of River Island thinking that I snapped up a bargain after finding a stunning bag for under €30 only to find it falling apart after a few weeks wear. As I've gotten older, I've found that these off the cuff purchases are always the ones that I regret. </div>
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This leads me to the crux of this post. There aren't many 'bold' things that I like to spend my money on - I don't smoke and I very rarely drink - but for the longest time bags (and fashion in general) have been a penchant of mine and I would rather invest my money in a classic, timeless bag that will hold its shape, style and quality forevermore in comparison to the short shelf life of its high-street counterpart. Don't get me wrong, when it comes to these types of investments I certainly don't make my decision lightly, in fact, sometimes I take an annoyingly long time milling over the purchase but it is always worth it in the end.</div>
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I purchased the Céline Phantom two weeks ago and I can without a doubt say it is my favourite purchase of 2016 thus far, although I feel as though it will be the stand out purchase of the year come December too. </div>
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I wear it with absolutely everything. It is the perfect day-to-night bag, large enough to (carefully) throw your diary, phone and basically the kitchen sink into but sleek enough to take out to dinner. I decided on the medium size in black. Over the past year or two I eyed a number of different Céline Phantoms in a plethora of colours but the black is much more timeless and as a result, holds its value to a better degree - not to mention the fact that it is much more 'me' than the colour blocked versions (you know me and my neutrals!). I love it for it's simplicity, it's classic shape and it's durability - it's quite the sturdy little bag.</div>
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I purchased my Céline Phantom from the little treasure trove that is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DesignerExchangeLtd/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Designer Exchange</a>. Designer Exchange is a consignment store tucked away in Dublin City Centre. It buys, sells and exchanges designer bags (and other accessories too) so you're guaranteed to pick up a little discount on your purchase. I've only had the most fantastic experiences dealing with Paddy in store. I can't recommend their services enough. They make sure all of their bags are authenticated and in the best shape possible before selling. As you can clearly see, although my Céline was pre-owned, there is barely any sign of wear - it's as good as new! It also came with it's dust bag and all of the original authentication tags which are both things I love to see when purchasing a pre-owned item. What I love most about the store is that every purchase has a back story - when it was bought, why it was being sold, who the previous owner was - it has a little bit of history!</div>
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As I mentioned, I really do put a lot of thought into these types of purchases as I want to ensure that I'm making the right decision. A few questions I like to ask myself are, 'Will it work with your wardrobe?', 'Is it durable?', 'Can you use it for all occasions?' or 'Would you be happy only using it for special occasions?', 'Is there another bag you would rather at this price point?' and 'Is this piece timeless?'.</div>
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The verdict thus far? I'M IN LOVE!</div>
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For someone that loves makeup, sometimes the process of actually putting on my makeup in the morning isn't the most enjoyable thing in the world... mostly because I know I could be doing 5 million other jobs instead of sitting in front of the mirror for an hour BUT I have finally nailed down a go to look that takes all of 20 minutes to achieve. </div>
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This look is for days when I know I have a few jobs to do out of the house and I want to feel fresh but a little more glam than usual.</div>
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Although there are days when nothing feels better than a strong lip or a smokey eye, generally I like to have a bit of a difference between my day and night makeup looks, that way I feel a little more glammed up when I have somewhere special to go!</div>
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This is the perfect in-between for me. Whispy false lashes (because mine need a little help sometimes), a little winged liner and a whole lot of highlighter are my go to! My lip colour can switch out but I'm having a moment with MAC's 'Velvet Teddy' (heads up, it looks amazing with a tan!).</div>
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Grace Dennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765158411640141653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1722493052583503883.post-43286429738567248002016-02-11T08:24:00.000+00:002016-02-12T09:46:09.206+00:00A Glimpse At My Apartment + My Thoughts On Moving Out Of Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've done it! I've moved out of home.<br />
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After months of working on this little project with my Mam, I've finally packed up my things and moved them into a little place that I can call my own. A few years back, I remember asking my Mam when was the right time to move out of home (like there was an unwritten rule that you have to move out at a specific age) and she told me that I'd 'just know' - for me, I guess that age was 23. </div>
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Although I love my family home (I've lived there for two whole decades and then some) I don't think you can beat having a space of your own. In the few short days that I've been living here I've been finding myself being so much more productive. You mightn't think it but living with a large group of people can really shape the way you spend your time - even if it's something as simple as the time you eat at. Haha. </div>
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Moving home has felt like starting the year all over again. When decorating the apartment it was really important to me that it was super bright but still very cosy and homey. Honestly, waking up in the morning to a super bright room gives me so much motivation. </div>
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Paying bills, rent and all that jazz is a little bit of a new thing to me (I didn't experience it to the same extent in College). Trying to organise little things like waste bins, phone lines and parking are all things I haven't had to deal with before but to be completely honest, it pushes me to want to do things that I'm not comfortable doing. You'd be surprised how nervous I get talking to people on the phone that I don't know! Haha. Even though it's a bit scary sometimes being uncomfortable is a good thing! If you stay in your safe zone forever you'll never move forward, experience new things or achieve your goals!</div>
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Packing was another thing that I didn't anticipate being so difficult. I figured out that I have way too much clothes, most of which I haven't worn since I was in school and a lot of which I had to leave behind! Also, who knew a girl could own so many chargers... the things you find when you're pulling your bedroom apart. </div>
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The first food shop was interesting. I never realised how long it actually takes to push a trolly around a supermarket when you're in bargain hunting mode, nor did I realise how much it was going to cost when you have to pick up all the staples like oil, sugar, ketchup and coffee (which I don't drink, but what if someone else wants it?).</div>
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The place isn't completely finished, so for now I thought I'd share a few snippets of how I've decorated different areas of the apartment. It's coming together nicely and is 100% my taste. If you follow me on Snapchat (Username: grace.edenny) you'll know I picked up some unbelievable pieces over the last 6 months in TK MAXX which is amazing for kitting out your home with pretty things at discounted prices, so if you're in the market, you know where to go! </div>
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All is going well with the big move so far! I have a feeling I'll never be finished picking up little bits and pieces for this place. Who'd have thought that at 23 I'd be spending my Saturday nights scrolling through interiors boards on Pinterest and searching the length and breadth of the internet to find the perfect bedding? I don't think I'd have it any other way! Haha.</div>
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Pancake Tuesday has arrived! What's better than an entire day dedicated to stuffing your face with pancakes without having to feel guilty about it? Not much. This is my first year not living at home for Pancake Tuesday and I've been excited all weekend just thinking about cooking up a pancake feast for breakfast in my very own kitchen (it's the little things)!</div>
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I'm more of a fan of the American style fluffy pancakes for Pancake Tuesday (or for a cheeky Sunday Brunch) and after years of watching my Mam perfect her method I seem to have picked up a few things! They are easy peasy to make and are perfect for stacking.</div>
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Separate the egg whites from the yolks and place in two separate bowls. Combine the egg whites with the salt and whisk until they form stiff peaks. Electric whisks / mixers are your friend if you want to save your arms - I decided to hand whisk mine... it was interesting. Haha.</div>
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In your second bowl combine your egg yolks with your sifted flour, baking powder and milk. Beat these ingredients together so that they are well combined (make sure there are no lumps / pockets of flour). Once you're finished, gently fold the egg white mixture into this bowl. Be very careful not to over mix, you'll want to keep as much air as possible in the mixture - this is what gives you the perfect fluffy texture. The final product should have an airy consistency - not runny like a crepe batter.</div>
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Using a ladle, pour your pancake batter into a good non-stick pan on a medium heat - no butter necessary if your pan is pancake friendly. When you start to see bubbles forming on the top of the pancake it's time to flip! Cook until your pancakes are evenly golden. You'll only need a few more seconds on the second side.</div>
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Now it's time to decorate! This part is perfect for getting kids involved or for throwing a little pancake buffet with your friend! Stack them up high and add fresh fruit and cream, butter and sugar, jam, Nutella or, my favourite, a generous drizzle of maple syrup (which is also very tasty with bacon!) - so much choice! </div>
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I think they look so impressive (and very Instagram worthy). <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/eggs-recipes/pancakes-usa-stylie/#m2hPTLeMXZSyIFqX.97" target="_blank">This recipe</a> from Jamie Oliver is a great base to start from. It can be doubled or halved depending on the number of people you're cooking for. Whether your pancakes are drizzled with sauces and syrups or sandwiched with fruit, marshmallows and chocolate everyone thinks that you've gone to a lot of effort to make them when really it only takes about 15 minutes!</div>
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Most people that know me are well aware of my love of everything Disney. I blame my parents for the obsession but I also love them for it. At 23, I am still such a big Disney girl (I'm known to twist my boyfriends arm into visiting too often - he loves it, I know it). For me, nothing beats the magic of walking through the gates of the main Disney park, catching a glimpse of Sleeping Beauty's Castle glistening in the distance whilst skipping down Main Street USA to the soundtrack of classic Disney movies - it's the best feeling in the world and gives me goosebumps to this day!</div>
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After my latest visit, many of you asked for a few tips for planning your trip to Disneyland like where to stay, when to visit etc - so here goes!</div>
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Chances are, you'll have a little more choice when it comes to the time of year that you visit. I would suggest that you go <b>out of peak season and mid-week</b>. It's <i>a lot </i>less crowded which makes finding your way around the parks a lot easier and less hectic if it's your first time there and queues for rides and restaurants are a lot shorter. </div>
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Festive times of the year are my favourite (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, St. Patrick's Day etc) because Disney likes to go all out with decorations, it's amazing - but this can also mean large crowds. <i>However, </i>there is a way around the crowds. Get yourself on to the Disneyland Paris website and look for the dates that the decorations go up. I have managed to avoid the <i>extremely large </i>crowds at Christmas time by visiting in mid-late November and in early January. The crowds are just nice (not too quiet or too busy) and all of the decorations are still up! You've got the best of both worlds (kudos if you picked up the Hannah Montana reference)!</div>
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Disney Hotel's can be a little more on the expensive side but they are so much closer to the parks. Most are within walking distance (Sequoia Lodge, Newport Bay Club, Hotel New York & Disneyland Hotel) which is a huge advantage as you don't have to worry about waiting on transportation or even something as little as forgetting something at the hotel and worrying about the trek back to get it. Access to The Disney Village is much easier - again, you can walk rather than get a bus so you have quicker and easier access to a bigger selection of restaurants and shops!</div>
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Two times of the day that you'll be spending in the parks or in the Disney Village. To get straight to the point, food in the parks and in the Disney Village is a little expensive for what you're getting - so be prepared. You have a great selection of food from Deli's to Fast Food Quick Service and Sit Down Restaurants. We tend to keep the sit down meals for evening time and just grab a quick snack at lunch time whether that's a hot-dog or a sandwich, hence why filling up at Breakfast is a good idea.</div>
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There are some cool themed sit down restaurants in the parks such as the <b>Blue Lagoon Restaurant</b> which is situated in the fort in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in the main Disneyland Park, so you can watch the ride go by as you eat. Another themed restaurant to experience? <b>Bistrot Chez Rémy. </b>This restaurant is modelled on the film <b>Ratatouille </b>giving you a rat's eye view of a dinning experience. You spend your time sitting on a bottle top, eating on a jam jar lid underneath an oversized cocktail umbrella - it's pretty cool.</div>
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Travelling is by far one of my <i>favourite </i>things to do and for that reason, most people are surprised that I'd never visited New York City until just 4 weeks ago. With that said, I thought I'd put together a post full of tips for those of you that will be stepping into my boots and visiting The Big Apple for the first time. I'm no expert, but I know I would have found a few of these helpful when I was there!</div>
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<b style="text-align: justify;">Footwear:</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> IMPORTANT!!! You will be walking a hell of a lot. People laugh at you when you say you'll get a taxi here, there and everywhere because, guess what? You probably won't. Haha. We found walking to be the easiest way to get from place to place. I recommend it though, because you get to see more of the city. Most of the locations you'll want to visit are grouped into a small (well, small for New York) area. So, for that reason, you'll want to bring the most comfortable footwear you have! Don't fall into the trap that I did and take boots that you think are 'relatively' comfortable because you'll end up limping into a taxi to get back to the hotel as quick as possible because your boots have cut your feet to bits. TAKE COMFORTABLE SHOES!!</span><br />
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<b style="text-align: justify;">Hair Appliances:</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> A very random tip. If, like me, you don't like to use straighteners because you ruined your hair with them in school and opt to use a hairdryer and brush to blow dry your hair instead, be aware that your adapter will cut the power of your hairdryer more or less in half. It will take 6 years (no exaggeration) to dry your hair. I'd suggest you use the hotel's hair dryer (if they have one) and deal with a pair of straighteners for a few days.</span><br />
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<b>The Upper East Side:</b> All my fellow Gossip Girl lovers, I got you covered. If you're a fan of the show, you'll definitely want to have a walk around the Upper East side. There are so many cute streets with the most amazing houses and cafe's. Honestly, I could have spent forever wandering around. (On a side note, you'll also want to visit the steps of The Met, The Bethesda Terrace in Central Park where Chuck & Blair got married and Grand Central Station).</div>
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Grace Dennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765158411640141653noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1722493052583503883.post-52192737837646126282015-10-10T23:55:00.001+01:002015-12-03T09:26:54.370+00:00Get Ready With Me: Flirty Fall Date Night Makeup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What's better than the classic combo of a gold eye and berry lip for fall? If you're looking for a makeup look to wear for a date night or a night out with your friends, look no further! This is totally quick and easy to do! If you recreate it, make sure to tag me! Hope you enjoy!<br />
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Days are getting cooler, evenings are getting shorter and the leaves are just beginning to fall. It can only mean one thing - Autumn is well and truly here. There's something about this time of the year that makes me ridiculously happy. Growing up, I always loved the anticipation of Halloween. Getting to dress up and go trick or treating was my favourite (still kinda wish it was acceptable for adults to trick or treat. Haha). Mam forever had us dressed in the best D.I.Y costumes possible - witches, vampires... basically anything that a black bin bag could transform you into. She'd pull out the Halloween Essentials Kit that stayed hidden away from the previous October and do her thing with face paints, fake blood, wigs and glitter and by the time she was finished with us, we were ready to terrorise the neighbours... all 4 feet of us. As I've gotten older, things haven't changed much. Although I haven't worn a bin bag as a costume since I was 10, I'm still as excited as ever about Halloween. Here are a few more things I'm looking forward to this season!</div>
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Seriously. Where are the months going this year? I feel like 2015, more than any other year, has just flown by. Now that we're at the start of another month it's time to look back at all the things I loved in September from face masks to hair extensions and television - there's a little bit of everything thrown in there! If you have time, I'd love if you gave it a watch (I suggest snuggling up with your favourite hot drink and a blanket, but it's not necessary. haha).<br />
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Also, who else is ridiculously excited that it's Autumn?!<br />
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XO, Grace.Grace Dennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765158411640141653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1722493052583503883.post-27034884239839229072015-09-07T18:21:00.000+01:002015-09-07T18:21:11.449+01:00Drab To Fab: 5 Easy Ways To Transform Your College RoomBefore I started College in Dublin one thing I couldn't wait to do was decorate my new room. Moving out of home was a little daunting for 18 year old me but I knew that with the help of a few simple additions, my college room would turn into my very own home away from home in no time. While my room didn't quite measure up to the standards of the Pinterest perfect rooms in this post, it was close. It was cozy, comfortable and most of all it felt like home. Since so many of you are starting back to college this month, I figured now was as good a time as any to share my idea of the dreamiest 'college dorm' decor!<br />
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Here are a few simple ways to transform your college room into your own personal paradise - you'll never want to leave!<br />
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<b>1. Add Pillows... Lots And Lots Of Pillows. </b>And while your at it, throw as many layers on to your bed as possible. Plush duvets, cable knit blankets, hot water bottles, you name it - throw it all on your bed. Every extra layer brings the comfort of your room to a whole new level.<br />
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<b>2. Create An Inspiration Board. </b>Most college's provide their campus accommodation with cork boards but don't just leave it sitting empty for the year, grab some sheets of coloured paper and chic push pins from a craft store and get pinning your favourite quotes, pictures from home, assessment deadlines and college momentos. This will keep you organised all whilst providing your room with a little personal element!<br />
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<b>3. All Of The Lights. </b>You wouldn't believe the difference that lighting will make. Whether you go for a string of fairy lights or a bunch of candles, it totally transforms the ambience of your room.<br />
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<b>4. Get Crafty. </b>Nothing adds a personal touch quite like a little DIY. Get your creative hat on and embellish your wall with a tassel garland (f<span style="text-align: justify;">ind out how to make one of those </span><a href="http://www.linenlaceandlove.com/2012/06/diy-confetti-system-inspired-tissue.html" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">HERE</a>). Glitter covered mason jars can turn into the storage of dreams - use them to hold your make-up brushes, pens or toiletries.<br />
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<b>5. Decorate Your Workspace With Sassy Stationary. </b>My favourite. Automatically transform your boring work desk with the addition of some kick ass stationary - whether you opt for chic gold accents or multi coloured madness, it makes a huge difference. My weakness? Kate Spade. (This is an appropriate time for the heart eyes emoji).<br />
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<b>How have you decided to decorate your college room this year?</b><br />
<b>Have you got any tips for decorating a small space?</b><br />
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XO Grace<br />
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Here's a makeup look I wore out over the weekend! This has been my go-to makeup look for nights when I'm feeling a little more drama. It's pretty much your regular smokey eye with a little definition thrown in for good measure - I smoked out my liner with warm browns to give a little more of an angled look. I followed it up with a super smokey lower lash line and lots of lashes.<br />
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Still loving a bit of a 'greige' (grey/beige) lip - it tends to go with most makeup looks and is fantastic if you're looking for a bit of a statement but you're not into wearing a lot of eye makeup during the day (which is me all over)!<br />
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If you'd like me to record a tutorial on how I achieved this look make sure to let me know and I'll get my recording hat on!<br />
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Hope you're all having a good week!<br />
As always, I'll leave a product list of what I used below!<br />
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Inglot YSM Foundation (50)</div>
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MUFE Full Cover Concealer (5)</div>
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MAC Eyeshadows - 'Embark', 'Blanc Type', 'Kidd', 'Mylar'</div>
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Urban Decay Eyeshadow - 'Corrupt'</div>
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Grace Dennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765158411640141653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1722493052583503883.post-39109144844935007002015-03-27T15:38:00.000+00:002015-03-27T15:38:24.788+00:00Casual Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fridays are for leather jackets and oversized shirts.<br />
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Sharing a quick look I wore while visiting Malahide Castle - perfect for walking around the gardens and devouring some sweet delights! This is a prime example of my go-to casual look. If you took away all of my clothes and left me with a leather jacket, skinny jeans and a pair of boots... I'd probably be upset, but at least I'd be left with my staples! Haha.<br />
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Accessorised with this awesome statement ring, classic Rayban aviators and a quirky D&G watch I've had for years! The best thing about wearing basics is getting to accessorise.<br />
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Hope you all have a great weekend!<br />
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It's no surprise that the Disney obsessed child in me had to get it's hands on the new Cinderella Collection from MAC. I honestly can't express how embarrassingly excited I was when I heard it was being released - Sleeping Beauty is my numero uno but Cinderella does rank among my favourite Disney princesses, so getting to look <i>kinda </i>like her is an obvious bonus. haha. </div>
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Anyway, as the collection had released a little later in Ireland than in the rest of the world I'd heard and watched a lot of reviews of the collection before I was physically able to purchase it, so I had a good idea of what I needed to have and what wasn't so necessary. Tons of people weren't too impressed with it saying that a lot of what they had included in the collection was a tad too similar to previously existing MAC products but let's face it, I'm a Disney-fanatic so the packaging and the names of the products alone were enough to drag me in. Haha. Here's a little look at what I picked up!...</div>
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- Cinderella Glitter 'Reflects Pearl' (€25)<br />
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- Cinderella Iridescent Pressed Powder 'Coupe D'Chic' (€30)<br />
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- Cinderella Lipstick 'Free As A Butterfly' (€21.50)<br />
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- Cinderella Lipstick 'Royal Ball' (€21.50)<br />
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Firstly the packaging is the most beautiful shade of sky blue - slightly pearlescent, super sleek and very 'Disney'. Obviously they were going for something that would scream Cinderella and what better than the colour of the infamous ball gown! Everything is trimmed in gold - super luxe. Some part of me wishes they had included a little illustration of Cinderella and then another part yells, no too much - haha. So I think they kinda hit the nail on the head.<br />
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<b>Cinderella Lipsticks 'Royal Ball' (R) & 'Free As A Butterfly' (L)</b><br />
Both gorgeous neutral shades in a 'lustre' finish, which is one of my personal favourites. Royal Ball is more on the pink side and Free As A Butterfly is more champagne. Absolutely stunning on - perfect for S/S.<br />
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<b>'Coup D'Chic' Cinderella Iridescent Pressed Powder </b><br />
STUN-NING! While it does need to be built up a little, once you've got it - wow. I actually had several people complement my highlight the day I wore this, always a plus! It gives of an almost rose gold hue which is super pretty. Love this one.<br />
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<b>Cinderella Glitter 'Reflects Pearl'</b><br />
A super fine white silver glitter. I can never have enough of these little pots of glittery goodness from MAC - they last forever too!<br />
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When I think Cinderella, I think girly and demure and I wanted to translate that into a makeup look. Thankfully I'd skipped tan the day my bits and pieces arrived, so I went for porcelain skin, a very simple eye (slightly contoured with MAC's 'Cork' Shadow) defined with a feline flick, fluttery lashes, a soft blush (when you apply the iridescent powder it almost acts as a 2 in 1 - blush and highlight) and a pinky nude lip ('Royal Ball').<br />
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Throwin' a little top-dress (?) action your direction today! Picked up this little number in River Island last week and had fun figuring out how to style it. I think it's gonna look amazing with some tailored shorts & some sandals in the Summer, but as the weather's just not there yet I opted for jeans. Belted it with this super cool beaded belt I picked up in a boutique at home about 3 years ago - a little Chanel-eque no?<br>
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These boots are a current favourite of mine - I'm in love with the snakeskin wrap detailing around the ankle. They're super different from anything else that I have. Pulled the look together with a little biker jacket and a heavily embellished clutch.<br>
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How would you style this contraption? Haha.<br>
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JACKET: ZARA (Similar <a href="http://www.zara.com/ie/en/woman/jacket/leather-biker-jacket-c358002p2517015.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> & <a href="http://www.zara.com/ie/en/woman/jacket/jackets/faux-leather-jacket-with-fleece-collar-c401038p2457556.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</div>
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Just sharing a quick look from last weekend! I wore this striped shift dress from Zara out to dinner on Friday evening. It's such an easy dress to wear, there's no thinking with it at all - throw it on with your favourite sandals and accessorise 'til your hearts content! I've been styling this dress in a super casual way recently, pairing it with some quirky ballet flats for a more daytime wearable look, so it was nice to go for something a little more dressy! It's definitely one of those pieces that can take you from day to night! Can you tell I was making the most of a little jump in the temperature? Haha.<br />
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I'm also a little obsessed with statement necklaces at the minute. I picked this one up in a boutique in town earlier in the week and it's not had much down time since.<br />
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I'll leave details of the outfit below if you'd like to know where anything's from!<br />
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XO, G.<br />
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DRESS: <a href="http://www.zara.com/ie/en/woman/dresses/striped-dress-c358003p2441046.html" target="_blank">ZARA</a></div>
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SANDALS: RIVER ISLAND (Similar <a href="http://eu.riverisland.com/women/shoes--boots/heels/Light-pink-barely-there-sandals-664146" target="_blank">HERE</a> & <a href="http://eu.riverisland.com/women/shoes--boots/heels/Pink-barely-there-platform-sandals-660254" target="_blank">HERE</a>) </div>
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NECKLACE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meme.castleblayney" target="_blank">ME-ME BOUTIQUE</a></div>
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Just wanted to share a quick makeup look from last weekend. We decided to treat ourselves and headed off to the Eastern Seaboard Bar & Grill in Drogheda for date night (p.s. it's fab!). I felt a little inspired by the weather on Friday (it was ahhh-mazing - the sun was shining and Spring was finally in the air) so I decided to amp up the glam a little and went for something different to my usual - think soft and glowing yet glam!</div>
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What's your go-to look for date night? </div>
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Let me know in the comments!</div>
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I'll list all of the products below.</div>
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Hope you all had a great weekend!</div>
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WHAT I USED</div>
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BASE</div>
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<a href="http://inglot.ie/ysm-cream-foundation.html" target="_blank">YSM Foundation</a> (50) - Inglot</div>
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<a href="https://www.mufe.ie/products/concealer/full-cover" target="_blank">Full Cover Concealer</a> (5) - Make Up For Ever</div>
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<a href="http://inglot.ie/face-body/powder/loose-powder.html" target="_blank">Loose Powder</a> (11) - Inglot</div>
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<a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/mineralize-skinfinish-natural/invt/77x1832xmt7e010000" target="_blank">Mineralized Skin Finish Natural</a> (Dark) - MAC</div>
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<a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/mineralize-blush/invt/77x1832xmt1n350000" target="_blank">'Warm Soul'</a> Mineralize Blush - MAC</div>
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<a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/brands-at-brown-thomas/mac/icat/mac?sort=&brand=MAC" target="_blank">'Teddy' & 'Feline' Eye Pencils</a> - MAC</div>
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<a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/eyes/theyre-real-mascara/invt/142x1815xib202" target="_blank">'They're Real' Mascara</a> - Benefit</div>
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<a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/brands-at-brown-thomas/mac/icat/mac?sort=&brand=MAC" target="_blank">'Lust' Lipglass</a> - MAC</div>
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<br />Grace Dennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765158411640141653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1722493052583503883.post-3774311995932595772015-03-09T09:25:00.000+00:002015-03-09T09:25:44.865+00:00Day Time Glam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't you just love when you get to take your time doing your makeup?<br />
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I don't know if it's something to do with me chopping my hair (check out my <a href="http://instagram.com/gracedenny" target="_blank">Insta</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gracedennyblog" target="_blank">FB</a> for better snaps) or not but I've been getting super sick of my makeup routine lately - it's too samey samey for my liking but when you need to get things done it does the job. Haha. So, in order to get me out of my rut I decided to strap myself to my makeup chair (slight exaggeration, it doesn't take much persuasion when I have the time. Haha.) and forced myself to do something a little different.<br />
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I had no plan or any form of inspiration when I started out but I found myself reaching for a LOT of products that I was completely obsessed with last Summer (I'm living for the warmer weather, so maybe that's why). At the minute I'm really feeling a fresh makeup look, especially softer eyes - yes, I'm still in my 'say no to liner' phase - so I opted for fluttery lashes and smoked out shadows with warm undertones. Last Summer I also went through a phase of wearing lashes every day... I can feel the obsession returning. Haha.<br />
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Sometimes I feel like steering clear of dark liners really opens up my eyes - honestly, I've been getting weirdly paranoid about wearing gel liner recently. Haha. But in saying that, I do still love a good smokey eye!<br />
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Is this something you would wear during the day?<br />
What's your go-to everyday makeup look?<br />
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Let me know in the comments!<br />
I'll pop a product list down below!<br />
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Also, I was thinking of filming a tutorial of how I'm styling my hair at the minute! Let me know if this is something you'd like to see. :)<br />
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XO, G.<br />
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Base</div>
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<a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/skincare/charlottes-magic-cream-50ml/invt/145x5459xsmstx50xxr10" target="_blank">Magic Cream</a> - Charlotte Tilbury</div>
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<a href="http://inglot.ie/face-body/foundation/ysm-cream-foundation.html" target="_blank">YSM Foundation</a> (49 & 50) - Inglot</div>
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Full Cover Concealer (5 & 7) - Make Up For Ever</div>
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<a href="http://inglot.ie/face-body/powder/loose-powder.html" target="_blank">Loose Powder</a> (11) - Inglot</div>
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<a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/complexion/filmstar-bronze-and-glow-face-sculpt+highlight/invt/145x5459xfbrzx16x1r10" target="_blank">Filmstar Bronze & Glow</a> - Charlotte Tilbury</div>
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Primer Potion (Eden) - Urban Decay</div>
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'Blanc Type', 'Uninterrupted' & 'Brown Script' Shadows - MAC</div>
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<a href="http://www.brownthomas.com/eyes/theyre-real-mascara/invt/142x1815xib202" target="_blank">'They're Real' Mascara</a> - Benefit</div>
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'100' Lashes - Eylure</div>
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'Spice' Liner - MAC</div>
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'Patisserie' Lipstick - MAC</div>
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