Hey everyone :)
If you have been following my blog for a while now you might have read a post written by me about 2 months ago [if not you can find it here] explaining how I was chosen to be the Reader Style Crush in KISS magazine - Ireland's only teen magazine. I was literally so excited when I heard I would be in the February Issue [out now!] as my feature had been pushed back a month seeing as I was in the November Issue for the 'Your Space' page [about my bedroom].
Basically KISS feature a different girl each month, along with an interview and ideas on how to recreate the outfit. My outfit was titled 'Modern Vintage'. Below are some pictures for those who don't read the magazine- I would encourage you to do so if you don't, its brilliant!;
If you have been following my blog for a while now you might have read a post written by me about 2 months ago [if not you can find it here] explaining how I was chosen to be the Reader Style Crush in KISS magazine - Ireland's only teen magazine. I was literally so excited when I heard I would be in the February Issue [out now!] as my feature had been pushed back a month seeing as I was in the November Issue for the 'Your Space' page [about my bedroom].
Basically KISS feature a different girl each month, along with an interview and ideas on how to recreate the outfit. My outfit was titled 'Modern Vintage'. Below are some pictures for those who don't read the magazine- I would encourage you to do so if you don't, its brilliant!;
Have you ever been featured in a magazine?
-Rachel x
I'm in KISS magazine!
1.11.2013
Hey everyone :)
If you have been following my blog for a while now you might have read a post written by me about 2 months ago [if not you can find it here] explaining how I was chosen to be the Reader Style Crush in KISS magazine - Ireland's only teen magazine. I was literally so excited when I heard I would be in the February Issue [out now!] as my feature had been pushed back a month seeing as I was in the November Issue for the 'Your Space' page [about my bedroom].
Basically KISS feature a different girl each month, along with an interview and ideas on how to recreate the outfit. My outfit was titled 'Modern Vintage'. Below are some pictures for those who don't read the magazine- I would encourage you to do so if you don't, its brilliant!;
If you have been following my blog for a while now you might have read a post written by me about 2 months ago [if not you can find it here] explaining how I was chosen to be the Reader Style Crush in KISS magazine - Ireland's only teen magazine. I was literally so excited when I heard I would be in the February Issue [out now!] as my feature had been pushed back a month seeing as I was in the November Issue for the 'Your Space' page [about my bedroom].
Basically KISS feature a different girl each month, along with an interview and ideas on how to recreate the outfit. My outfit was titled 'Modern Vintage'. Below are some pictures for those who don't read the magazine- I would encourage you to do so if you don't, its brilliant!;
Have you ever been featured in a magazine?
-Rachel x
almost entirely Penneys/Primark. What I love about this outfit is that it looks so chic and expensive - but really, it wasn't!
My Dr. Martens are my new babies by the way (ok I own up, they're actually fake..). They're so comfortable, and lined with faux sheepskin inside which really adds to the wearability factor. I bought them at a street market, believe it or not.
The blouse has a waterfall effect, so it's long at the back and just above thigh let at the front. Its really light and see through at the back, so I wore a black tank top underneath. The best part? It was €5 on sale! (Penneys best!) I was so proud with this bargain as it can be worn in numerous different ways.
The leather panelled leggings are AGAIN from my favorite bargain hunting shop, and I paid around €10 for these. I picked these up when having a snoop around in the sales (which weren't even that good this year apart from these purchases).
I was actually going ice-skating the day I wore this outfit so I threw on a black chunky knitted cardigan and a purple leather jacket, customised by moi with some silver studs I snapped up on eBay.
And I am VERY happy to say I did not fall over once.. ;)
- Rachel
My Dr. Martens are my new babies by the way (ok I own up, they're actually fake..). They're so comfortable, and lined with faux sheepskin inside which really adds to the wearability factor. I bought them at a street market, believe it or not.
The blouse has a waterfall effect, so it's long at the back and just above thigh let at the front. Its really light and see through at the back, so I wore a black tank top underneath. The best part? It was €5 on sale! (Penneys best!) I was so proud with this bargain as it can be worn in numerous different ways.
The leather panelled leggings are AGAIN from my favorite bargain hunting shop, and I paid around €10 for these. I picked these up when having a snoop around in the sales (which weren't even that good this year apart from these purchases).
I was actually going ice-skating the day I wore this outfit so I threw on a black chunky knitted cardigan and a purple leather jacket, customised by moi with some silver studs I snapped up on eBay.
And I am VERY happy to say I did not fall over once.. ;)
- Rachel
OOTD - Today I'm wearing..
1.09.2013
almost entirely Penneys/Primark. What I love about this outfit is that it looks so chic and expensive - but really, it wasn't!
My Dr. Martens are my new babies by the way (ok I own up, they're actually fake..). They're so comfortable, and lined with faux sheepskin inside which really adds to the wearability factor. I bought them at a street market, believe it or not.
The blouse has a waterfall effect, so it's long at the back and just above thigh let at the front. Its really light and see through at the back, so I wore a black tank top underneath. The best part? It was €5 on sale! (Penneys best!) I was so proud with this bargain as it can be worn in numerous different ways.
The leather panelled leggings are AGAIN from my favorite bargain hunting shop, and I paid around €10 for these. I picked these up when having a snoop around in the sales (which weren't even that good this year apart from these purchases).
I was actually going ice-skating the day I wore this outfit so I threw on a black chunky knitted cardigan and a purple leather jacket, customised by moi with some silver studs I snapped up on eBay.
And I am VERY happy to say I did not fall over once.. ;)
- Rachel
My Dr. Martens are my new babies by the way (ok I own up, they're actually fake..). They're so comfortable, and lined with faux sheepskin inside which really adds to the wearability factor. I bought them at a street market, believe it or not.
The blouse has a waterfall effect, so it's long at the back and just above thigh let at the front. Its really light and see through at the back, so I wore a black tank top underneath. The best part? It was €5 on sale! (Penneys best!) I was so proud with this bargain as it can be worn in numerous different ways.
The leather panelled leggings are AGAIN from my favorite bargain hunting shop, and I paid around €10 for these. I picked these up when having a snoop around in the sales (which weren't even that good this year apart from these purchases).
I was actually going ice-skating the day I wore this outfit so I threw on a black chunky knitted cardigan and a purple leather jacket, customised by moi with some silver studs I snapped up on eBay.
And I am VERY happy to say I did not fall over once.. ;)
- Rachel
As a young makeup junkie I love trying out the latest in beauty and makeup, but for a reasonable price. One of my favorite items of makeup has got to be lipstick. My style is quite retro vintage [gangster Nancy Sinatra as Lana Del Rey would say] and I believe lipstick can really make one of the biggest changes to your look [eyeliner comes a close second]. From matte to satin, stick to gloss, sheer to heavy, there are PLENTY of lipsticks on the market to choose from.
[left to right in order of appearance below]
My favorite lipsticks [of 2012] are;
1. Rimmel London Matte Lasting Finish by Kate Moss: I have seen sooo many reviews for this collection and it just shows how popular they are! For only €6 or something it really it my favorite lipstick. I have shade 107 which is a deep berry tone [you can see me wearing it in alot of my outfit of the days]. I literally wear it all the time, but not going to school :p Its matte and lasts through out the day without any signs of wearing. It also doesn't dry up your lips either, which is always a good thing! Definitely 5/5 for me.
2. Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss: No, this is not the same as the lipstick above. This is the older collection, which I don't think consists entirely of matte lipsticks. I own shade 20, a bright magenta pink. This too really does have a lasting finish and even pasts the having-a-drink test without smudging or fading! It doesn't look as matte as the one above and looks quite wet. Yet again, a very bright lipstick that I don't wear to school :p
3. 17 Lasting Fix Lipstick: Why is it that all these lipstick collections have the word lasting in them? ANYWAYS I only recently bought this lipstick over Christmas, however I am in love already. It is satin but not sheer, and leaves your lips nice and moisturised. I bought the shade 'poncho pink' which is a bright baby pink.
4. Essence [shade 03, sparkling angel]: I like Essence lipsticks honestly for the fact that they are only about €3. This shade is a mixture between a copper and red, with flecks of gold running through it. Although it doesn;t have that 'lasting finish' like the others, it's perfect for a more natural look [i.e school].
5. Essence [shade 42, fairytale]: This is basically the same as the one above, but it doesn't have glitter, and when applied its a soft rusty pink. I wear this when I do my eyeliner quite bold because it is so natural.
[from left to right] Rimmel shade 107, Rimmel shade 20, Essence 03, Essence 42, 17 poncho pink
[same order as above]
- Rachel x
Top 5 lipsticks [of 2012 anyways!]
1.07.2013
As a young makeup junkie I love trying out the latest in beauty and makeup, but for a reasonable price. One of my favorite items of makeup has got to be lipstick. My style is quite retro vintage [gangster Nancy Sinatra as Lana Del Rey would say] and I believe lipstick can really make one of the biggest changes to your look [eyeliner comes a close second]. From matte to satin, stick to gloss, sheer to heavy, there are PLENTY of lipsticks on the market to choose from.
[left to right in order of appearance below]
My favorite lipsticks [of 2012] are;
1. Rimmel London Matte Lasting Finish by Kate Moss: I have seen sooo many reviews for this collection and it just shows how popular they are! For only €6 or something it really it my favorite lipstick. I have shade 107 which is a deep berry tone [you can see me wearing it in alot of my outfit of the days]. I literally wear it all the time, but not going to school :p Its matte and lasts through out the day without any signs of wearing. It also doesn't dry up your lips either, which is always a good thing! Definitely 5/5 for me.
2. Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss: No, this is not the same as the lipstick above. This is the older collection, which I don't think consists entirely of matte lipsticks. I own shade 20, a bright magenta pink. This too really does have a lasting finish and even pasts the having-a-drink test without smudging or fading! It doesn't look as matte as the one above and looks quite wet. Yet again, a very bright lipstick that I don't wear to school :p
3. 17 Lasting Fix Lipstick: Why is it that all these lipstick collections have the word lasting in them? ANYWAYS I only recently bought this lipstick over Christmas, however I am in love already. It is satin but not sheer, and leaves your lips nice and moisturised. I bought the shade 'poncho pink' which is a bright baby pink.
4. Essence [shade 03, sparkling angel]: I like Essence lipsticks honestly for the fact that they are only about €3. This shade is a mixture between a copper and red, with flecks of gold running through it. Although it doesn;t have that 'lasting finish' like the others, it's perfect for a more natural look [i.e school].
5. Essence [shade 42, fairytale]: This is basically the same as the one above, but it doesn't have glitter, and when applied its a soft rusty pink. I wear this when I do my eyeliner quite bold because it is so natural.
[from left to right] Rimmel shade 107, Rimmel shade 20, Essence 03, Essence 42, 17 poncho pink
[same order as above]
- Rachel x
Have I even said Happy New Years yet?! Well Happy New Years everyone! Lets hope 2013 is a good one. I read a post on Leanne Woodfull's blog, (http://thunderandthreads.blogspot.ie) and got inspired to write this post. My blogging resolutions for 2013 are;
1. Strip back my blog- I've decided naybe it looks a bit too fussy, and unoriginal. There are plenty of people using this design probably and I want my blog to look a bit more unique.
2. Post more often!- I've realised my lack of posting has just come down to sheer laziness. I have my Junior Cert this year so blogging should help me take my mind off things (without getting distracted of course).
3. Create a variety of different posts- (without my blog getting messy). All I seem to post are my nails and outfits of the day. I'm going to start posting recipes (I make alot of cupcakes ok), beauty and skincare reviews, and basically whatever comes to mind!
4. Start using a camera, rather than my ipod- I don't even HAVE my own camera but we have a silver digital camera for the whole family (not that we use it much but anyways, it will get its uses now!) so I think it would be best to try that out instead.
What are your blogging resolutions, if you have any? I don't even know if anyone reads my blog- please tell me if you are? Are all my thoughts and opinion posting realy just a waste of my not-so-valuable time?
- Rachel x
1. Strip back my blog- I've decided naybe it looks a bit too fussy, and unoriginal. There are plenty of people using this design probably and I want my blog to look a bit more unique.
2. Post more often!- I've realised my lack of posting has just come down to sheer laziness. I have my Junior Cert this year so blogging should help me take my mind off things (without getting distracted of course).
3. Create a variety of different posts- (without my blog getting messy). All I seem to post are my nails and outfits of the day. I'm going to start posting recipes (I make alot of cupcakes ok), beauty and skincare reviews, and basically whatever comes to mind!
4. Start using a camera, rather than my ipod- I don't even HAVE my own camera but we have a silver digital camera for the whole family (not that we use it much but anyways, it will get its uses now!) so I think it would be best to try that out instead.
What are your blogging resolutions, if you have any? I don't even know if anyone reads my blog- please tell me if you are? Are all my thoughts and opinion posting realy just a waste of my not-so-valuable time?
- Rachel x
My blogging New Years resolutions
1.06.2013
Have I even said Happy New Years yet?! Well Happy New Years everyone! Lets hope 2013 is a good one. I read a post on Leanne Woodfull's blog, (http://thunderandthreads.blogspot.ie) and got inspired to write this post. My blogging resolutions for 2013 are;
1. Strip back my blog- I've decided naybe it looks a bit too fussy, and unoriginal. There are plenty of people using this design probably and I want my blog to look a bit more unique.
2. Post more often!- I've realised my lack of posting has just come down to sheer laziness. I have my Junior Cert this year so blogging should help me take my mind off things (without getting distracted of course).
3. Create a variety of different posts- (without my blog getting messy). All I seem to post are my nails and outfits of the day. I'm going to start posting recipes (I make alot of cupcakes ok), beauty and skincare reviews, and basically whatever comes to mind!
4. Start using a camera, rather than my ipod- I don't even HAVE my own camera but we have a silver digital camera for the whole family (not that we use it much but anyways, it will get its uses now!) so I think it would be best to try that out instead.
What are your blogging resolutions, if you have any? I don't even know if anyone reads my blog- please tell me if you are? Are all my thoughts and opinion posting realy just a waste of my not-so-valuable time?
- Rachel x
1. Strip back my blog- I've decided naybe it looks a bit too fussy, and unoriginal. There are plenty of people using this design probably and I want my blog to look a bit more unique.
2. Post more often!- I've realised my lack of posting has just come down to sheer laziness. I have my Junior Cert this year so blogging should help me take my mind off things (without getting distracted of course).
3. Create a variety of different posts- (without my blog getting messy). All I seem to post are my nails and outfits of the day. I'm going to start posting recipes (I make alot of cupcakes ok), beauty and skincare reviews, and basically whatever comes to mind!
4. Start using a camera, rather than my ipod- I don't even HAVE my own camera but we have a silver digital camera for the whole family (not that we use it much but anyways, it will get its uses now!) so I think it would be best to try that out instead.
What are your blogging resolutions, if you have any? I don't even know if anyone reads my blog- please tell me if you are? Are all my thoughts and opinion posting realy just a waste of my not-so-valuable time?
- Rachel x
Well.. At least I THINK that's what they're called anyways! I got inspired from a book I got for Christmas, Lauren Conrad Beauty (which is really helpful with lots if neat tips and tricks by the way). I did something similar last year but thought I'd try it out again.
They're really simple to do too, but look pretty chic, which shows you don't need to have fanc tools or a nack for nail art to achieve this look! All I did was paint my nails (pink) and painted along the bottom of my nail (close to the cuticle) black, curving it at the top. Have fun trying it out yourself:)
They're really simple to do too, but look pretty chic, which shows you don't need to have fanc tools or a nack for nail art to achieve this look! All I did was paint my nails (pink) and painted along the bottom of my nail (close to the cuticle) black, curving it at the top. Have fun trying it out yourself:)
Half moon nails
Well.. At least I THINK that's what they're called anyways! I got inspired from a book I got for Christmas, Lauren Conrad Beauty (which is really helpful with lots if neat tips and tricks by the way). I did something similar last year but thought I'd try it out again.
They're really simple to do too, but look pretty chic, which shows you don't need to have fanc tools or a nack for nail art to achieve this look! All I did was paint my nails (pink) and painted along the bottom of my nail (close to the cuticle) black, curving it at the top. Have fun trying it out yourself:)
They're really simple to do too, but look pretty chic, which shows you don't need to have fanc tools or a nack for nail art to achieve this look! All I did was paint my nails (pink) and painted along the bottom of my nail (close to the cuticle) black, curving it at the top. Have fun trying it out yourself:)
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