Bonjour Bloggers!
Today I thought I'd post something different to my usual cliche. For a change. I believe in being optimistic, although we all have our pessimistic times, including me! We're 'only human' as they say. There are times when I can feel a bit down in the dumps, or under the weather. Typical teenage moods probably! But it's almost impossible to feel upbeat and bright 24/7.
So, today I'm posting exactly what the title and above picture state- 10 things that make me happy [and why!]
1. Music- Music is everywhere- it's beauty to our ears. I go everywhere with my ipod and earphones, and you'll constantly find me listening to music! I listen to different music depending on my mood. If I'm angry or annoyed, I'll pop on a bit of Paramore, or The Pretty Reckless. If things are a bit gloomy, I'll pour my heart out to some angsty Marina & the Diamonds or husky Lana Del Rey. Listen to your favorites [mine, Lady Gaga!] to real amp up your mood!
2. Reading my favorite book- Yes, I may have read it 3 times, but to me, there's nothing better than reading or reminiscing about my favorite book! Even just an extract, a page, or a paragraph can get me excited. At the moment, it's definitely got to be Catching Fire, the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy- [Finnick Odair is just too perfect of a fictional character ok!]
3. A hot cup of tea- Sounds SO cheesy and stereotypical Irish, but hey! I'm a big tea drinker- I swear I have at least 3 a day! [that's almost 21 a week.. woah]. I love coming home from school, getting out of my uniform and sitting down in front of the tea with a cuppa.
4. Blogging- of course! I thoroughly enjoy coming online and making posts like this. Reading people's responses to my hard work, and even taking pictures to adorn my posts- I'm proud to say blogging is a hobby of mine, and it really does makes me smile!
5. Dancing- I've been dancing for years now, and its not just the classes I take pleasure in- simply fooling around or practicing dance moves in my kitchen really gets my blood pumping and energy levels up. A hyper person is a happy person!
6. Family & Friends- Surrounding myself with people I love in calm, relaxed situations is always a favorite of mine. Whether it's watching a movie at a friends, or sitting down for dinner with the family, I always have a good laugh.
7. Shopping- Ah, shopping. A bit of 'retail therapy' as I like to call it. Simply window shopping, browsing between rails, trying on outrageous outfits I can't afford nor would ever dare to buy, shopping is a firm favorite of mine to put me in a good mood.
8. Going to concerts- Although I don't often go, attending gigs is something I have a weakness for. What's not to love about seeing your favorite artist in a big [or small!] arena? The electric atmosphere, the people, the shouting, that elated feeling when it's over and you're feet feel like they're going to fall off.. LOVE IT!
9. Dogs- Ok, I think this is a firm favorite of everyone [unless you're scared of dogs?]. I adore my springer spaniel x collie, Misty. She's 3 years old and so naughty, but terribly affectionate and just so.. cuddly! I also admit I have a guilty pleasure of looking at cute puppies on the internet. Come on, how can you NOT like those pug puppies?
10. Food- Quite embarrassing to say, makes me feel like a bit of a fatty! But eating your favorite food, to me, is just unbeatable. It's only after do I sometimes feel a pang of guilt!
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So that's it! One long post later. That is what makes me happy. What makes YOU happy? I'd love to know!
- Rachel x
10 things that make me happy ☺
3.09.2013
Bonjour Bloggers!
Today I thought I'd post something different to my usual cliche. For a change. I believe in being optimistic, although we all have our pessimistic times, including me! We're 'only human' as they say. There are times when I can feel a bit down in the dumps, or under the weather. Typical teenage moods probably! But it's almost impossible to feel upbeat and bright 24/7.
So, today I'm posting exactly what the title and above picture state- 10 things that make me happy [and why!]
1. Music- Music is everywhere- it's beauty to our ears. I go everywhere with my ipod and earphones, and you'll constantly find me listening to music! I listen to different music depending on my mood. If I'm angry or annoyed, I'll pop on a bit of Paramore, or The Pretty Reckless. If things are a bit gloomy, I'll pour my heart out to some angsty Marina & the Diamonds or husky Lana Del Rey. Listen to your favorites [mine, Lady Gaga!] to real amp up your mood!
2. Reading my favorite book- Yes, I may have read it 3 times, but to me, there's nothing better than reading or reminiscing about my favorite book! Even just an extract, a page, or a paragraph can get me excited. At the moment, it's definitely got to be Catching Fire, the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy- [Finnick Odair is just too perfect of a fictional character ok!]
3. A hot cup of tea- Sounds SO cheesy and stereotypical Irish, but hey! I'm a big tea drinker- I swear I have at least 3 a day! [that's almost 21 a week.. woah]. I love coming home from school, getting out of my uniform and sitting down in front of the tea with a cuppa.
4. Blogging- of course! I thoroughly enjoy coming online and making posts like this. Reading people's responses to my hard work, and even taking pictures to adorn my posts- I'm proud to say blogging is a hobby of mine, and it really does makes me smile!
5. Dancing- I've been dancing for years now, and its not just the classes I take pleasure in- simply fooling around or practicing dance moves in my kitchen really gets my blood pumping and energy levels up. A hyper person is a happy person!
6. Family & Friends- Surrounding myself with people I love in calm, relaxed situations is always a favorite of mine. Whether it's watching a movie at a friends, or sitting down for dinner with the family, I always have a good laugh.
7. Shopping- Ah, shopping. A bit of 'retail therapy' as I like to call it. Simply window shopping, browsing between rails, trying on outrageous outfits I can't afford nor would ever dare to buy, shopping is a firm favorite of mine to put me in a good mood.
8. Going to concerts- Although I don't often go, attending gigs is something I have a weakness for. What's not to love about seeing your favorite artist in a big [or small!] arena? The electric atmosphere, the people, the shouting, that elated feeling when it's over and you're feet feel like they're going to fall off.. LOVE IT!
9. Dogs- Ok, I think this is a firm favorite of everyone [unless you're scared of dogs?]. I adore my springer spaniel x collie, Misty. She's 3 years old and so naughty, but terribly affectionate and just so.. cuddly! I also admit I have a guilty pleasure of looking at cute puppies on the internet. Come on, how can you NOT like those pug puppies?
10. Food- Quite embarrassing to say, makes me feel like a bit of a fatty! But eating your favorite food, to me, is just unbeatable. It's only after do I sometimes feel a pang of guilt!
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So that's it! One long post later. That is what makes me happy. What makes YOU happy? I'd love to know!
- Rachel x
Hello everyone!
Hope everyone is having a good week so far. To be brutally honest, I can't wait for the week to be over! Just feeling quite run down and tired lately, and my dog has been ill. Luckily I have blogging to cheer me up!
Below is a very easy look to achieve. The key when choosing a nude nail polish is to try find a shade close to your natural skintone. I decided to amp things up a bit my mixing two trends - metallics AND nude! Hope you like it :)
~from l-r~ Sally Hansen hard as nails, Essence nude glam, Essie chrome silver, Essence special effects topper~
Nails ~ Nude Glam ~
3.07.2013
Hello everyone!
Hope everyone is having a good week so far. To be brutally honest, I can't wait for the week to be over! Just feeling quite run down and tired lately, and my dog has been ill. Luckily I have blogging to cheer me up!
Below is a very easy look to achieve. The key when choosing a nude nail polish is to try find a shade close to your natural skintone. I decided to amp things up a bit my mixing two trends - metallics AND nude! Hope you like it :)
~from l-r~ Sally Hansen hard as nails, Essence nude glam, Essie chrome silver, Essence special effects topper~
Bonjour Bloggers!
I went out shopping (again!) on Sunday and wore this outfit. I love leopard print- it's so 60's yet modern. My bag, as you've probably seen before, matches my hairband, which is why I love this look! The sweater adds a pop of colour to the outfit, and the purple lipstick, leather and Dr. Martens and an air of soft grunge.
& yes, I do realise my face looks ORANGE in this photo, but I swear, it's my dodgy camera! :p
I went out shopping (again!) on Sunday and wore this outfit. I love leopard print- it's so 60's yet modern. My bag, as you've probably seen before, matches my hairband, which is why I love this look! The sweater adds a pop of colour to the outfit, and the purple lipstick, leather and Dr. Martens and an air of soft grunge.
& yes, I do realise my face looks ORANGE in this photo, but I swear, it's my dodgy camera! :p
Sweater - Catch
Bag - local boutique
Leather panelled leggings - Primark/Penneys
Leather jacket - Dunnes Stores
Headband - Primark/Penneys
My Rachel necklace - a gift from my grandparents!
Purple lipstick - Inglot
- Rachel x
Bag - local boutique
Leather panelled leggings - Primark/Penneys
Leather jacket - Dunnes Stores
Headband - Primark/Penneys
My Rachel necklace - a gift from my grandparents!
Purple lipstick - Inglot
- Rachel x
OOTD ~ Leopard &..Leopard!
3.04.2013
Bonjour Bloggers!
I went out shopping (again!) on Sunday and wore this outfit. I love leopard print- it's so 60's yet modern. My bag, as you've probably seen before, matches my hairband, which is why I love this look! The sweater adds a pop of colour to the outfit, and the purple lipstick, leather and Dr. Martens and an air of soft grunge.
& yes, I do realise my face looks ORANGE in this photo, but I swear, it's my dodgy camera! :p
I went out shopping (again!) on Sunday and wore this outfit. I love leopard print- it's so 60's yet modern. My bag, as you've probably seen before, matches my hairband, which is why I love this look! The sweater adds a pop of colour to the outfit, and the purple lipstick, leather and Dr. Martens and an air of soft grunge.
& yes, I do realise my face looks ORANGE in this photo, but I swear, it's my dodgy camera! :p
Sweater - Catch
Bag - local boutique
Leather panelled leggings - Primark/Penneys
Leather jacket - Dunnes Stores
Headband - Primark/Penneys
My Rachel necklace - a gift from my grandparents!
Purple lipstick - Inglot
- Rachel x
Bag - local boutique
Leather panelled leggings - Primark/Penneys
Leather jacket - Dunnes Stores
Headband - Primark/Penneys
My Rachel necklace - a gift from my grandparents!
Purple lipstick - Inglot
- Rachel x
Products used
Sally Hansen Hard As Nails base coat
Hairspray Lavender
NYC Expert Last Nail Polish
Esseece Special Effects topper [Viva Las Vegas]
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Excuse my horrific looking hands, burnt BOTH my hands cooking in home economics today (ouch!). This look is so simple yet effective. The pastel lavender is bang on trend too! As much as I love this polish by Hairspray, it seems to chip within a few days - not very impressive, but I just love the shade too much. The NYC topcoat is very light, which is why I added the Essence one too for that extra sparkle.
- Rachel x
Glittering Violet | Nails |
2.28.2013
Products used
Sally Hansen Hard As Nails base coat
Hairspray Lavender
NYC Expert Last Nail Polish
Esseece Special Effects topper [Viva Las Vegas]
~
Excuse my horrific looking hands, burnt BOTH my hands cooking in home economics today (ouch!). This look is so simple yet effective. The pastel lavender is bang on trend too! As much as I love this polish by Hairspray, it seems to chip within a few days - not very impressive, but I just love the shade too much. The NYC topcoat is very light, which is why I added the Essence one too for that extra sparkle.
- Rachel x
Bonjour Bloggers!
I empathize that my most recent posts have all been outfit of the days, so I decided to vary things a bit and post a beauty product review.
One of my go-to products int he morning is this Nivea Daily Essentials Oil Free moisturizer I absolutely love it! I use it every morning before applying my foundation. The type I use is for oily & combination skin, as my skin varies from time to time between the too, depending on the time of year! As soon as its applied I can feel the transformation. Not only does my skin feel silky and supple, but it also leaves my skin oil-free as promised. Having oily skin can be a pain sometimes, especially when applying foundation, it just slides right off- but this little life-saver has utterly made a difference to my skin.
At only €8.99 in Boots, it is a complete bargain that you cannot falter with! It really does show that high street products are just as good as expensive ones. I'm already on my second tube! My first one lasted me for the duration of September on wards. A little goes along way, but I often use it at night going to bed too.
I empathize that my most recent posts have all been outfit of the days, so I decided to vary things a bit and post a beauty product review.
One of my go-to products int he morning is this Nivea Daily Essentials Oil Free moisturizer I absolutely love it! I use it every morning before applying my foundation. The type I use is for oily & combination skin, as my skin varies from time to time between the too, depending on the time of year! As soon as its applied I can feel the transformation. Not only does my skin feel silky and supple, but it also leaves my skin oil-free as promised. Having oily skin can be a pain sometimes, especially when applying foundation, it just slides right off- but this little life-saver has utterly made a difference to my skin.
Do you have any products you can't live without?
- Rachel x
Nivea Daily Essentials Oil Free Moisturizer | Review |
2.27.2013
Bonjour Bloggers!
I empathize that my most recent posts have all been outfit of the days, so I decided to vary things a bit and post a beauty product review.
One of my go-to products int he morning is this Nivea Daily Essentials Oil Free moisturizer I absolutely love it! I use it every morning before applying my foundation. The type I use is for oily & combination skin, as my skin varies from time to time between the too, depending on the time of year! As soon as its applied I can feel the transformation. Not only does my skin feel silky and supple, but it also leaves my skin oil-free as promised. Having oily skin can be a pain sometimes, especially when applying foundation, it just slides right off- but this little life-saver has utterly made a difference to my skin.
At only €8.99 in Boots, it is a complete bargain that you cannot falter with! It really does show that high street products are just as good as expensive ones. I'm already on my second tube! My first one lasted me for the duration of September on wards. A little goes along way, but I often use it at night going to bed too.
I empathize that my most recent posts have all been outfit of the days, so I decided to vary things a bit and post a beauty product review.
One of my go-to products int he morning is this Nivea Daily Essentials Oil Free moisturizer I absolutely love it! I use it every morning before applying my foundation. The type I use is for oily & combination skin, as my skin varies from time to time between the too, depending on the time of year! As soon as its applied I can feel the transformation. Not only does my skin feel silky and supple, but it also leaves my skin oil-free as promised. Having oily skin can be a pain sometimes, especially when applying foundation, it just slides right off- but this little life-saver has utterly made a difference to my skin.
Do you have any products you can't live without?
- Rachel x
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