I moustache you a question

Hey guys!
What do you think of the moustache trend?

I know it's dated but we love it so much we just had to write about it before it ends. It's just too cute.

This trend hit the high street hard in summer 2012. The moustache trend is Quirky, whimsical and super fun!

It's believed that the fake moustache trend originated with hipsters as a way to mock conventional ideals of fashion and style.

I personally love the trend. I bought a lot of pieces over the summer! I did the trend on my nails a few times too and it was super cute. The colours in this trend are usually pastel or black & white.

Here are a few of our favourite moustache fashion pieces.

What do you think of the trend?
-xo
Dervla

Beyonce~Heat Review

Hi Guys!
So I decided I would do my first perfume review today.
This review is going to be on Beyonce's perfume, heat. This has a retail price of approximately £20.00 for a 100ml bottle. I thought this price is amazing for what you get.

It has such a nice smell, which isn't too heavy nor too light. It lasts through everything from running through the rain to sweating through a work-out. It has a cute bottle that isn't too OTT either.

It's also one of the number one celebrity scents in the United States.

The scent is floral and fruity. It  features radiant floral bouquet of red vanilla orchid, magnolia and neroli, balanced with a kiss of luscious blush peach.

For the packaging/presentation I would give it 3/5 and for the scent 4/5.




Let me know what you think of this perfume or if you want me to do a review on any!

-xo
Dervla

What's in My Bag #1

Hey guys,

Sorry we haven't posted in awhile, but we're back!  Today's post is about every girls must have; a handbag.  Handbags are so important for shopping to school!  It is a fashion must have.

There are millions of different bags to suit millions of different people, but here's our favourite:


It's the Geo Studded Holdall from Topshop and costs £40.00

We personally like bigger bags for the simple reason that it holds more!
Anyway, here's what's in our bag:

1) Mobile Phone (iPhone)
We would't go ANYWHERE without are mobile phones and either should you!

2) House/Car Keys
Well if you are lucky enough to own a car you really shouldn't go far without it.  For the rest of us walkers and lift takers we bring our house keys, because you never know when you are gonna be locked out and waiting for someone to come home.

3) Tissues
Even when we don't have a cold or the flu we also bring a travel pack of tissues with us, just in case!

4) Mascara and lip gloss
We would never leave the house without knowing that there is a mascara and lip gloss somewhere in our bags!

5) Bottle of Water
We would always, always, always put a bottle of water in our handbags when leaving the house.  Hydration is the key!

6) Purse
No matter how rich or poor you are, always bring your purse with you.  You never know you might stumble upon a one day only 90% off sale!

7) Umbrella
This needs no explaining..

8) Chewing gum/ Breath spray
Garlic bread with lunch, you know what we mean.

After rummaging through our bags and picking out the last few stray pennies, we think that's about it!  Let us know what's in your bag.

-xo Dervla and Muireann

Gurls with Curls

Hi guys,
This is a special post for all ye girls (and guys!) who have, lets call it voluminous curly hair like me!  I often get asked, even by friends and family, how to I get my curls so perfect.  It's simple!  There is no expensive products, fancy mouses and special drying treatments!  Here's my curly hair care routine:

1) Embrace your curls
This is key if you want to keep your curly hair happy and healthy.  I'm not saying to never blow dry or straighten your hair, but just leave it be sometimes.  To be honest, I can't even remember the last time I blow dried my hair after a shower, I always just let it dry naturally and be itself!  This keeps your hair strong and frizz free.

2) Aussie Products
Aussie, well what can I say, it completely transforms my hair!  Whenever we're out of the shampoo/conditioner at home, my hair genuinely suffers!  I personally believe that Aussie Frizz Miracle shampoo and conditioner are the best suited to curly hair, cause as you all know as well as me us curl gurls can sometimes suffer from frizz!  I also find that Aussie's Luscious Long Leave In Conditioner Spray is great for quick touch ups before going out.

3) Condition, Condition, Condition!
Keeping your hair conditioned is extremely important for keeping your curls lush and vibrant!  No lie, I put so much conditioner in my hair!  I always found that curly hair can get so dry and it always needs that bit more conditioner.

So that's my curly hair tips! Try them out and let me know what you think! I'd love to here your hair care routines as well.

-xo
Dervla

Golden Globes Look Book

Yes, it's that time of year again, the time of year when Hollywood puts on their finery and heads out to every awards ceremony and soiree!  Even though it's supposed to be all about the music, acting or movies on the night we can't help to look on with such wonder and awe at all the fabulous frocks and monkey suits Hollywood's guys and gals put on for the night.

Here's a few of our fashion favourites from the Golden Globes:

 

Isla Fisher wearing Ree Acra

We absolutely adore this dress!  It combines simple and sparkle wonderfully.





Megan Fox wearing Dolce & Gabbana

Lets face it, Megan Fox would looking perfect in a black bag!  But we have to say, this dress definitely softens her face and she looks simply wonderful and elegant.




Sarah Hyland wearing Max Azria

This fabulous black dress really matures this equally as fabulous young actress!



Hayden Panettiere wearing Roberto Cavalli

Hayden looks absolutely outstanding in this pale pink dress!

As you can see the mermaid tail dress style was a bug hit this year! So that's our top 4 form this years Golden Globes.  Let us know what you think!

-xo

 Dervla

Geek Chic: Scrunchies, Sweaters, Socks and Sneakers

Hey guys!
So you probably saw this new trend in a fashion magazine, shop, blog etc. If not, here's a pic of the trend at
Ashish's Spring/Summer 13 Collection at London Fashion week.






I'm not really a huge fan of the trend. Although I think it would look nice on quirky and unusual people that aren't afraid to try it out. This trend has been featured in a few of my favourite high fashion shops such as: Topshop, Bershka and American Apparel. It has also been featured in a lot of runway shows during London fashion week.

My favourite part of the trend is probably the jumper or the socks. Especially this month I've been a big fan of jumpers and I've been wearing them often because the weather is so chilly this time of the year. When it comes to jumpers you don't really have to make an effort because they go with anything and there's such fashionable ones around the place. I like the socks because I think they look so cute with a dress/skirt. If you're going for the vintage look it works very well also.

I think this trend would be perfect if you're going for an effortless look or even going for a sporty or geek chic vibe.

That's my thought on the trend. What's yours?
Would you be courageous enough to pull it off?
Please leave a comment below!

-xo
Dervla

Benefit They're Real Mascara Review

Hi guys,
I always found mascara a tricky thing to buy.  There are so many brands, styles, brushes that claim to give you perfect long eyelashes but who really know which brand is the best!


  

Today I'm reviewing Benefit's They're Real Mascara.  It claims to be World's #1 Mascara so I was eager to try it out.  I borrowed a friends one a couple of months ago and absolutely adored it!  I am lucky enough to have natural long eyelashes, but on the other hand my eyelashes are as white as snow, so I always have to wear a little bit of mascara.  The They're Real mascara nearly doubled the length of my lashes and gave them a really defiant eye opening look.

After my great first experience with the mascara I decided to buy it for myself.  I bought it in Debenhams for €25, this included the normal mascara and a smaller handbag sized version of the mascara that comes in really handy when travelling. After I bought it I began to experiment a small bit with the mascara and I noticed that it works best when I curled my eyelashes before hand.  I also found that it works really well with eyeliner as it gives my lashes a really thick look (which comes in handy when I mess up my eyeliner!)

So that's it for today's review! Let me know what you what you think of Benefit's They're Real mascara and what's your favourite mascara and why!

-xo
Dervla

Company Magazine. January, 2013 Review

Hey there!
Since you all obviously like to read about fashion, beauty etc we decided to do a review on one of our favourite fashion magazine.  As many of you know Company Magazine is a worldwide fashion go to source!

Today's review is on this months issue (January 2013).  This issue is a 'bloggers special', and we found it really interesting to read about other bloggers and gave us to inspiration to finally start our own blog!



Like any other fashion obsessed wallflowers we also adore the fashion aspect of this magazine and this months issue didn't disappoint!
Here's one of our fashion favourites from this months issue



This fabulously quirky 'Who the f**k is Mick Jagger jumper!  Even though it's quite bold we couldn't help but laugh and want one when we saw it.

We always feel that just before bed or after school/study/work is a perfect time to indulge yourself with some  fashion tips and pointless gossip!

Let us know what your favourite fashion magazine is and what you think of Company Magazine!

-xo
Dervla

Bare Minerals Starter Kit Review

Hi guys,
I was lucky enough to receive a BareMinerals Starter Kit as a Christmas present this year, and may I say I absolutely adore it!  It makes my skin look so natural and flawless and really gives my face a healthy glow.  The best part of it though is that is is super gentle on my skin and combines with the natural oils in my skin to really give the foundation a natural, finished look.
























What comes in the kit:
- Two mineral foundation shades (I got the light kit, so I got light and fairly light foundations)
- 'Prime Time' foundation primer
- Mineral Veil
- Warmth
- Foundation brush
- Blush brush
- Concealer brush
-Tutorial DVD
-Quick guide handbook

I found for the amount that comes in the kit that the Starter kit is really good value!  The brushes are really soft and gentle on the skin.  All of BareMinerals products are made up of only 4 ingredients, therefore their products are really natural and gentle.  Before I got the Starter kit I found that I would breakout after wearing only a tiny amount of makeup and the hypo-allergic foundations still irritated my skin.

Personally I believe that mineral makeup works better with oily skin as my sister, who has dry skin didnt really get the same natural glow as I did with mine!  I would also advise to watch the tutorial DVD and even visit a BareMinerals specialist to really get the most out of your kit!

So that's it for this review!  Let me know what you think of BareMinerals and my review!

-xo
Dervla

Girl Crush #1

Urban Dictionary defines 'girl crush' as;

'feelings of admiration and adoration which a girl has for another girl, without wanting to shag said girl. a nonsexual attraction, usually based on veneration at some level.'

'When a girl has a crush on another girl, but they don't wanna date them. It's more like they wanna be their best friend.' Nothing is more true when it comes to me and Cara Delevingne. I mean how much more perfect can a human be?! She is perfectly perfect. She is the most beautiful person ever and she is so comfortable in her own skin. She's not like most models; Who take life so seriously and are so stubborn and serious most of the time. She's not afraid to have mac donald's or pizza and I admire her for that. She is by far the funniest person I follow on instagram. She is so humorous (Not like most models you see around) We need more models like her in society these days. She's always so positive and lively. You should seriously follow her instagram:caradelevingne to get snaps like this: It shows 'Her and her beans'

So yeah. That's my rave about Cara Delevingne. Let me know if you have any girl crushes or what you think of my future wife, Cara.

-xo

Dervla

New Years Resolutions

Everybody no matter how old, young, short or tall always makes some sort of New years resolution from 'being a better person' to getting fit, January is always a busy month.  So we decided to gather some of our own New Years resolutions, so here goes..

1. Getting Fit
Getting fit is at the top of everyone's New Years list and ours included.  But you have to know that there is a difference between getting fit and getting thin, we want to promote a happy, healthy body image through our blog, and we want everyone no matter what shape or size to be happy in their own skin.  So back to getting fit, this . mean running down to your nearest sports shop and buying every single pair of sports leggings and tops.  You can improve your fitness by going for a walk at lunch, doing a few simple exercises or even dancing around to your favourite tunes! 

2. 'Me Time'
The holiday season is a busy time for everyone so lots of people, including ourselves aim to have a more peaceful and relaxed New Year.  'Me Time' can go from reading a book, having a pamper day or our favourite going for a shopping spree.  But really just going for a short walk or relaxing by the tv can really let the head rest.

3. Being More Positive
The post Christmas blues can hit everyone like a tonne of bricks, the idea of going back to work or school can be daunting!  But this year, we are going to try and stay positive in everything we do and strive for a healthy mental health!

4.  Looking After Yourself
This year, we are both going to try keep our skin, nails and hair as healthy as ever!  This can be done just by drinking lots of water, taking off your make up.. even when you're tired and even letting your hair down to breath!

Let us know about your 2013 New Years resolutions and how you're getting on!
Have a great day :)

-xo
Dervla

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-xo

Dervla