My Pick of Make-Up Brushes

 I started using Crown Brushes  about 6 months ago and ever since I cannot imagine using any other brushes to apply my make up. When I first heard of them I was a little skeptical I thought there was no way the brushes could be so good at such a low cost, but boy, was I wrong....

The brushes are such amazing quality... They are so soft, they don't shed hair like some brushes do and Crown have such a huge range of brushes to choose from.

So I thought I'd share with you my favourite crown brushes and what I use them for :) 

Large Powder Brush

Big, Fluffy.. Great for applying powder all over the face! 

€6.74, available here

Duo Fibre Brush

This was my first duo fibre face brush and I will never apply my foundation with anything else.. I use it to apply my foundation and then buff it in .. It leaves your skin looking flawless and almost airbrushed..

€11.61, available here

Blush Brush

A simple small brush is a must for blusher application.. I also find this a really good brush for applying highlighter.. Its tapered enough to get a nice thin application! 

€4.86, available here

Flat Bronzer Brush

The Crown bronzer brush is a great flat top brush.. I love it for applying bronzer all over, but because of it's shape it's also my go to brush for contouring.

€12.49, available here

Angled Brush

I cannot live without this brush.. The main thing I use it for is for filling in my eyebrows.. But it's also really useful for applying gel eyeliner or for lots of definition with eyeshadow..

 €2.86, available here

Fluffy Eyeshadow Brush

A multi-use brush for eyeshadow application.. Can be used to apply colour all over the lid, blend colours or even for more definition..

€3.86, available here

Crease Brush

Another essential eye brush.. It's lightweight and fluffy, a great brush for blending eyeshadow out from the crease.

€3.99, available here

 These brushes are serious competitiors for the likes of MAC brushes and are only a fraction of the price.. I can't recommend these brushes enough.. :)

Steal Her Style: Kim Kardashian & Peaches Geldof

Chic in White...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this look so much.. 

Both ladies wear it so well and though they both have completely different styles and completely different shapes, it suits them both so much..

Worn well white can look so elegant and classic.. It looks great especially with a tan.. This look is so easily re-created and can be dressed up for any occasion with the perfect accessories :)

The exact outfit (pictured down below) Peaches wore is available from Zara..

Top, available here, €49.95

Skirt, available here, €49.95

If like me you think €49.95 is a little much for a basic crop top I've found another option below from ASOS :)

Top, available here, €16.86

Skirt, available here, €28.09

Hope you enjoy this post :)

Image Sources: dailymail.co.uk; zara; asos

Spring Wishlist...

Spring has finally arrived, though you'd never think it with all the crazy weather we've been having...

Here's a wishlist of things I would love this Spring, if only I wasn't living on a student budget :(

1) Pink Fluffy Jumper Dress - available here! 

So this is not new for Spring, it's actually in the sale section of River Island. I think this would be so nice.. It's soft, fluffy and it's pink.. And its only €18!!

2) Crochet Detail Swing Dress - available here

iclothing.ie has recently become a huge favourite of mine.. I love the black crochet detail on the shoulders of this dress.. The swing style really does suit every body shape and this pale pink is perfect for Spring time...

3)Floral Print Dress - available here

I love the floral print on this dress.. I think it would be such a lovely day dress and can totally be dressed up or down for any occasion.. It's so girly and pretty!

4) Coral Wrap Skirt - available here

Words can't describe my love for this skirt.. I absolutely love the colour and the print.. I think this would be so nice with a cream cami top tucked in..

5) Flatforms - available here

Love them or hate them.. Flatforms are sticking around.. I personally love flatforms, they are so comfy but still give u some added height.. I think this pair is a wardrobe essential as nude would go with everything!

6) Statement Earrings - available here

How better to finish off any outfit then with some statement earrings.. I love these guys from ASOS. They're bright chunky and could dress any outfit up!

That's all for my Spring wishlist.. Hope you enjoyed it :)



Image sources: River Island; iclothing; ASOS

Rimmel Lipsticks

I am such a huge fan of Rimmel lipsticks... They have a brilliant colour selection and the price isn't bad either :)

I thought I'd share my top 6 Rimmel lipsticks with u ...


In the order shown in the picture, they are:

1) Pink Blush (Lasting Finish)
2) Nude Pink (Lasting Finish)
3) Dark Night Water L-Oops! (Moisture Renew)
4) Tell No One (Colour Show Off)
5) Coral in Gold (Lasting Finish)
6) Kate Moss for Rimmel 01 (Lasting Finish)

From left-right: 1)Pink Blush, 2) Nude Pink, 3) Dark Night Water L-Oops, 4) Tell No One, 5) Coral  in Gold, 6) 01 by  Kate Moss

What I love about Rimmel lippies:

• There's a huge colour range
• The colour pay off is really good
• There a good price (range from €6.99 - €7.79)
• They all smell amazing
• They have a range of different finishes.. (Moisture renew is great for dry lips, while colour show off is great for a bold, bright pout) 
  
  

If anyone has any recommendations of any good rimmel lipsticks I'd love to hear them :)