My Summer Essential Number 4 - Soap & Glory Righteous Butter (Review)

This is my go-to summer body butter, well its my all year around body butter really but I use it twice as much in the summer and on holiday.I love this product and have yet to find a body butter that is on a par with this when it comes to leaving your skin feeling super moisturised and smelling amazing!

Review - Barry M Gelly Nail Polish

I am loving Barry M's new Gelly polish! When I say 'new' I mean new to me, they have been around for about 3 months or so. These two colours caught my eye (Lychee & Greenberry) and I am so happy I tried them!

The gloss is high-shine with a thick consistency, they are more sheer than the creme gloss that Barry M does (which is also fab) and they give a very shellac-like look on your nails.

Holly Willoughby & Her Budget Beauty Secrets

Ok so I didn't meet Holly Willoughby myself :( My dad has though and he say's she is just as lovely in person as on the TV! I read an article about her where she revels all her beauty secrets and I thought I would summarize for you!

While Holly can afford all the lavish products on the market you will be pleased to know that some of her most favorite you can pick up down in your local boots!

The Chunky Watch Ain't Dying

It's been on trend for the last 3 years or so and it doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon but I'm not complaining! I may like the dainty rings and necklaces at the moment but you just cant beat a good chunky watch to lift up an outfit!

Rachel Zoe, fashion stylist and major icon was asked if she could only wear one piece of jewelry for the rest of her life, besides her engagement ring, what would it be...can you guess what she said?
"Honestly, a watch, a really chunky watch."


Here are some of my personal favorite chunky watches, theres a mixture of both high street and brand names here.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Gold Link Watch

This has to be at the top of the list as its at the top of my lust list at the moment. I just love the simpleness of the strap links and the branded round face. The coloured stone detail in the face is just fab! For whatever reason the photo is making the gold in this look really tacky but I don't think it's quite as yellow when you see it. This is available to buy in House of Fraser in Dundrum or you can get it here on ASOS for €242.55

My Summer Essentials - Number 3 Kérastase Solei (Review)

So the sun has taken his hat off and has had enough playing for one summer or so it looks like for us in Ireland anyway. There is still a good month or so left of "the summer" so some of you lucky ducks might have a sun holiday or two planned. If you do Kérastase Soliel is defiantly an essential for your suitcase. I have used this both this year and last and managed to get through almost a full bottle each summer!

My Summer Essentials - Number 2 Emoji Micro - Pedi (Review)

The sun is out and the toes are on show - who wants dry, hard, flaky feet?...Nobody!!

I bought the Micro-Pedi by Emjoi last summer after reading great things about it in magazines. It is an at-home solution for rough, dry skin on the bottom of your feet. If you want a quick and easy problem solver to a dry skin situation, you will achieve very similar results to a salon pedicure with this product.

My Summer Essentials - Number 1 Clarins HydraQuench Cream

The sun has inspired this post! On the very rare occasion that we get sun in Ireland we bring out all the stops... BBQ's, Garden parties, Hitting the beach, Sun bathing the works! Whether your going abroad on holiday or just out and about enjoying the sun in your homeland you need to make sure you have all the things you need to ensure your beautiful self doesn't get damaged.

Admittedly I use a lot of products during the summer months so I am going to write 5 reviews over the next week of all the products I consider my summer essentials!

First up is my skins new best friend! Before now I have been true my fair share of pharmacy branded creams and also high end ones and although the high end ones do feel more luxurious when your using them and can smell more expensive I never really noticed a major difference in my skin.... until now!

Clarins HydraQuench Cream SPF 15

Review - Nimue Adult Spot Treatment

My skin has been pretty much blemish-less for the last 3 months or so and then last week out of nowhere I got a spot on my cheek. (I know I'm very lucky to just have one spot in the last 3 months so I am definitely not complaining)

I remembered that the lovely Daria from The Beauty Salon at the Camden Court Hotel had given me the Nimue Adult Spot Treatment about a year ago when my skin wasn't so great, I was reluctant to use it at the time as I was in a routine that was slowly working and I didn't want to rock the boat! I thought it would be a good exercise to use it on this one blemish and see what the results are like and I am very impressed!

The Dainty Jewelry Trend I'm Loving

So we all know that the statement necklace isn't going anywhere anytime soon but I have to say after years of hording some fab statement pieces that make that ordinary outfit outstanding I am lovingly embracing the beautiful dainty jewelry I have seen in high-street shops lately.

I have picked some of my favorites to show you, most of which I am lusting after!
I found a lot of really cute great quality pieces from different shops on Etsy.com

Gold Circle Bracelet

I am loving this bracelet from MoonliDesigns on Esty.com
I think the simplicity of this  eternity ring in and thin chain is what I love about it. Priced at just €18.49 + €3.99 postage!

Outfit Of The Day - Sunny Sunday

Although the sun was shining bright today it wasn't as hot as it has been so instead of wearing shorts or a dress I opted for light skinny jeans a cream flowy top, a colorful cardi and some white gladiator sandals.

Top, Cardigan, Jeans and Sandals all from Pennys (Primark in the UK)

Bag from Marc Jacob

Watch from Michael Kors

Sunglasses from Juicy Couture 

Lets be friends....

Product Review - Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation

I bought this product about two weeks ago now and have used this every single day since. Granted the first couple of days I was using it for trial purposes, now I find myself reaching for this over any other foundation every morning.