Big Hair and Orange Lips

Hey Ladies,

I went out with my good friend Steph last Friday night and decided to show you some pictures of us.  I LOVED my hair and makeup that night, was so happy with how I looked.  I wore MAC Morange on my lips and a brown smoky eye.  I used the curling wand in my hair and backcombed the hell out of it.

Steph is convinced I look like the designer Rachel Zoe in this picture!  I don't see it?!


Lori
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Debs Makeup

Hey ladies,

I was out doing makeup for a girl Debs yesterday and thought I'd put the pictures up to show you guys.    I also did her hair for her too.  Hope you like it.

Sorry about the quality of the photos, they were taken on my Blackberry.

Lori
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Crystalised

Hey ladies (gents),

Hope you're all well.  I've been looking at different makeup artists on makeup counters recently for inspiration and the artists that always seem to stick in my head are the M.A.C girls.  I mean who doesn't want to look as amazing as them?  I'm aware that the amount of makeup they wear doesn't suit everyones taste but I just adore how they look so glamorous all the time.  I decided to do a makeup look that isn't very wearable for every girl but sure I can use the excuse "I'm a makeup artist, I can get away with it".  With a look like this you just need to be confident and you'll pull it off.

Products used:
Face:
M.A.C Studio Sculpt Foundation - NC15
M.A.C Studio Fix Powder - NW15
Urban Decay Eyeshadow as contour - Buck

Eyes:
M.A.C Paint Pot - Painterly
M.A.C Eyeshadow all over lid - Carbon
Inglot Eyeshadow blended into socket and under the eye (purple -  not sure of shade)
BarryM Liquid Eyeliner - Black
Catrice Cosmetics Glamour Doll Volume Mascara - Black
Estee Lauder Eyeshadow in eyebrows - 38 chocolate

Lips:
M.A.C Lipstick - Rebel (Satin Finish)


What do you guys think?  Hope you like it!!

Lori
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Lying Eyes

I don't really know how to start this blog post as it's been so long since I've written anything here or even felt like I've wanted to write.  I'm finally back but I'd be lying if I said I was better than ever.  I always wanted this blog to be something that I enjoyed doing and was passionate about and when I stopped loving it I decided to stop writing.  I never wanted to blog just for the sake of it or so people would like me, I wanted to do it because it was for me.

This past year and a half has been one of the toughest times I've ever gone through and I've struggled with a lot.  I lost my Nana and Granda within just over a year of each other and although when both passed away I tried not to let it get to me it affected me in my own way.  Most of my family openly cried and mourned for both of them but I didn't, I tried to act like I was stronger than that and it didn't bother me.  'They were old and it was their time to go' I kept telling myself, 'we weren't as close as we used to be', but when I really think about them I think about how much I miss them.  I regret not spending more time with them as they got sick but I just didn't want to be around that.  Looking back at old photos and memories of them I realise how truly special they were and how important of a role they played in my life.  I have so many ridiculous jokes from Granda and little sayings from Nana.  I really just hope they understood how much they meant to me and how much the memories will always mean to me.

Another thing I went through was dropping out of college (which I mentioned in a previous post), it was a really tough decision to make and still I wonder was it the right one.  I know that if I had have stayed in the course I could have come out with a degree in the end but I also would have made myself even more miserable than I already was.  I had so many friends in college and enjoyed being involved in the Students Union but they were not reasons for me to stay in a course that I hated so much.  After dropping out of college I started a full time makeup course pretty much straight away so it was very difficult adjusting to a new way of life, new people and a new way of learning.  I have always been passionate about makeup and still remember some of the crazy kiddies makeup my parents bought me when I was younger.  I had a set from Argos and my sister Lesley and I would always play with it, making ourselves look like drag queens.  One of the worst mistakes we ever made was blue mascara!!  I was lucky enough to have a big sister who helped me grow up and discover all the girly things that I love so much now.

After finishing the makeup course I recieved an ITEC Fashion, Theatre and Media Makeup Diploma.  I thought it would be so easy to go out and find a job but I had no confidence in myself or my work.  I knew that I was good at what I did but I didn't know if other people would think the same thing so I didn't go out looking for a job.  I work in a milkshake shop at the moment and don't get me wrong, it is great to have a job and be able to fend for myself but I thought that I'd be working in something that I was qualified in.  Eventually I started looking for jobs on makeup counters and in salons but the answer was always 'no'.  This knocked my confidence even more and now when people ask me what I'm doing with myself I feel ashamed to tell them.  I now realise I should NOT feel ashamed, I have a job and I'm still looking for a new one and that is all that matters.  I have to boost my confidence and believe in myself just like I know my parents and sister do.

I'm glad to have gotten all that off my chest and now the only thing to do is look up and be confident.  Easier said than done but I'm going to work my little ass off now and get a new job and be the happy person I want to be.

Lori

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Miss VanityX (Miss Ireland 2012)

Hey loves,


I'm studying my makeup course in an academy called VanityX, in Swords in Dublin.  My lovely friend Steph entered me into a competition to become Miss VanityX.  If I win it I would get to be the face of my college for the year and I would be entered into the Miss Ireland Competition.  I'm not normally interested in this kind of thing but it's actually kind of exciting.  Would love if you'd follow the links bellow and 'like' my pictures to help me get picked to be in the final.  http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=368237729874068&set=pu.358951677469340&type=1&theater and http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=368237639874077&set=pu.358951677469340&type=1&theater 


Sorry about the cheek of this post.


Lori
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Red Wine

Hey loves,


I'm sorry my posts aren't a bit more interesting but my life is quite boring right now.  Things are quite tough for me at the moment, I'm exhausted from work and college, I'm stressing out and I'm feeling really anxious about finding a job when I leave my course.  I know everyone has these trials at some point throughout their life but I'm feeling the pressures now.  Most evenings are spent doing paperwork for my portfolio and making preparations for the next day, I know it doesn't sound like much but it is.  Don't get me wrong, I love what I'm doing, but sometimes I'd just love to spent the night curled up in my pajamas knowing there isn't a pile of work to be done.


I want this blog to be an honest representation of me and my life so that's why I'm telling you all this.  Right now I'm not living a glamourous life and I don't have the time to review products or do makeup looks like I wanted to but in the next few months when things calm down for me and I hopefully get a job then I'll be able to have my blog the way I want it to be.  I will always be honest and true to myself no matter what though, regardless of how great or tough my life is at the time.


Thanks for reading and I hope I didn't depress you :P


On a higher note, here's a picture I just took of myself.  Drinking red wine, looking like a scruff with no makeup on.

Lori
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Haircare

Hey loves,


Going to start this post with something disgusting that happened to me today.  I was eating some almonds, as you do, and I bit into one to find DEAD BUGS AND EGGS!!!!!  How gross is that?  Needless to say I was disgusted and my stomach was completely turned.  I keep cringing at the thought that some of the other almonds I've eaten out of the same packet could be full of the same little creatures. Yuck.  Definitely will be writing a letter of complaint to the company.


But, as the title states, this post is about haircare.  Since November I've been using Hask Argon Oil in my hair after washing and before blow drying.  I've noticed a huge difference in the condition of my hair from using this product, it's much softer, shinier and easier to manage.  The other night I washed my hair and was in such a rush I forgot to use the argon oil but didn't think it'd be a huge deal.  Big mistake, my hair looked so frizzy and dry after blow drying and I didn't get the same finish I usually do.  At least I know it really is working.  The good thing about this product is it doesn't weigh your hair down at all and my hair doesn't feel greasy like after using some serums.  I'm happy to say I'm now a dedicated fan to this miracle potion and will be using it until I find something better.  I buy my argon oil from Penneys and it's about two euro for an 18ml vial of it.  It's absolutely worth buying, I've gone through two vials since November and I have super long and think hair although I do only wash my hair two-three times a week.


Have any of you girls ever tried Hask Argon Oil?  Let me know what you think.


Lori


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Love Is In The Air

Hey loves,


As you all know it's Valentines day tomorrow.  Usually I am very cynical about the whole ordeal and think it is a scam but this year has been quite different.  My amazing boyfriend took me for dinner and drinks last night and surprised me with staying the night in a gorgeous hotel in Dublin.  We had Valentines night last night because he'll be working tomorrow.  We went for food in Yamamori (MAJOR NOMZ) and had some crazy Japanese beer, was so so lovely.  After dinner he handed me the key to our hotel room, the sly dog.  Went for drinks in the hotel bar and then up to our room and he had prosecco waiting for me.  It was such a romantic evening and I can't imagine it having been spent any other way.  I guess I'm a convert, maybe it just takes the right person to change your mind about things.


This was our hotel room (picture from my AWFUL Blackberry)

I hope all my lovely followers and readers have a great day/night whatever you plan on doing.

Much love,

Lori

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Back In Your Head

Hey loves,


Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, I worked for the whole thing but I can't complain as I need the money badly.  Today I went into my old college (university to all you British ladies) to visit my lovely friend Sheenagh, I hadn't seen her since November so it was great to catch up.  I also was lucky enough to bump into a few of my other friends while I was there which was really nice.  I have to admit, as much as I love not being in college anymore I really am missing seeing my friends every day, things aren't the same without them.  Changing courses was the biggest decision I've ever had to make but it was definitely worth it.  Have any of you guys dropped out of college or changed courses?  How did you find it?  I would love to hear some of your experiences and see how you dealt with it and settled into a new routine.


Lori
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Under The Bridge

Hey loves,


Hope everyone is having a happy tuesday.  I was in class all day and then my sister and her lovely friend Leyna collected me.  We did a spot of shopping and then I had a piggy moment and bought myself a chicken fillet wrap, hummus and pancakes! YUM!!


Now I'm sitting searching the interweb-thingy for some inspiration on Geisha makeup, we're doing it in class tomorrow so I want to be nice and prepared.  Super excited to start getting into the fun makeup, we'll be doing fantasy, characters, era and lots of other interesting things.


Another short aul post from me today.  I'm off to nurse my food baby, night night.


Lori
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Take it Easy

Hey loves,


I am SO sorry for my absence lately, I've not been myself and also have been super busy with work and class.  I'm back now and hopefully will be blogging lots.


Just a short one today from me.  I bought myself pure coconut oil a few days ago to treat my eczema with.  I bought a 453g tub from Holland and Barrett and it cost me around 16 euro.  I was shocked by the price of it, so hope it'll be worth it.  I have been suffering quite badly with my eczema lately so wanted to try this as I'd heard so much about it.  I have this unsightly and burning dry skin on my eyelids, around my mouth and nose and on my hands.  It's so painful and nothing I try ever works (e45, silcocks base, vaseline, shea butter).  I'm going to use it daily as a moisturiser and drink a spoon in my tea as well.  I'll report back in a few weeks with a review.


In the meantime I'd love if you ladies can give me some tips on treating my eczema.  I'd also like to hear if any of you have eczema and your experiences with it.


That's all for now,


Lori
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Liebster Blog Award

Hey Loves,


So just wanted to say I have been awarded a Liebster Blog Award by the lovely Serena of http://bebrokebestylishbeslightlyboho.blogspot.com/.  I will admit I hadn't a clue what this was, but maybe now it means more people will read my blog and hopefully like what I have to say.  Thanks S :).  Right now I can't think of any blogs to award this to, there's too many that I love so much.

One more thing, if anyone loves to look at fun quirky makeup check out this girl Haley she's in my class and absolutely great.


That's all for now,


Lori


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Here Comes The Sun

Hello loves,


I've decided I'm going to title each of my posts with the name of one of my favourite songs so you lovely ladies can get an idea of the kind of music I listen to.  This song is an absolutely beautiful song by The Beatles.


I started back in class today and it was a shock to my system, getting up at such an early hour nearly killed me.  Can't wait to get back into the swing of things again and sort my sleeping pattern out.


Yesterday I stayed in and got myself prepared for going back to class.  I had a comfy day with a big baggy jumper and a pair of leggings.  Here's a peak at my awesome jumper.  I got it in the mens section of Penneys.

My sister was out shopping yesterday and saw a pair of shoes that she thought I'd like.  Not only do I like them, I LOVE them!!!!  They are so comfy and will go perfectly with my Galaxy leggings.  What do you guys think?

That's all for now,


Lori
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Hassle....

Hey loves,


Just a really quick post to say that I've been informed by the lovely Mia over on http://miaoliver.blogspot.com/ that Google are getting rid of GFC (Google Friend Connect).  If you would like to continue following me you can do so through Bloglovin', just click on the widget to the right hand side.  Alternatively you can follow me on twitter (LoriNugent1) where I will be tweeting every time I update my blog.  Also want to take this opportunity to thank all my new followers for reading my blog.


Lori
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Marakesh Express

Hey loves,


I thought I'd do a little outfit post from the other night.  Photos are taken off an iPhone so not the best quality, also I MAY be a little bit tipsy ;)  I wore my trusty AA Disco Pants (as per usual) and a gold metallic top that my sister bought in Penneys.

The girl in the pictures with me is the ever beautiful Italian BABE that is Stephanie Ricci.  Check out her blog here.  She has such chic style.


Short and sweet post.  Thanks for reading.


Lori
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If I Could Save Time In A Bottle..

Hey loves,


How are you all?  Is the weather crazy where you are?  It's absolutely awful here, feel like my house is going to cave in on me.


Having a quiet night in tonight watching NCIS and painting my nails.  What do you think?  Have such an addiction to this beautiful metallic purple GOSH polish.  You like the leopard mix?

Have to do five makeup looks for class and am finding it impossible to find models.  Thankfully one of the girls and her little sister are coming over tomorrow morning for me to do their makeup.  Maybe if I'm lucky, they'll let me put some pictures of their makeup up here tomorrow.


Going out tomorrow night to a going away party, one of the girls I went to school with is moving to Edinburgh to study nursing.  I'll try do a quick post before I go out, show off my makeup to you lovely lot.


That's all for now,


Lori
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P.s. The title of this is the title to one of my favourite songs ever - Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce.  Do me a favour and have a listen, tell me what you think.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO1rMeYnOmM

New Year, New Start

Hey ladies,


Hope everyone had an amazing Christmas and a great NYE.  I had a really nice quiet Christmas day with my sister and parents.  We stayed in and had a HUGE feast and lots of yummy wine.  I ended up in bed at 7.30 after a glass of baileys and a few too many chocolates.  Got some gorgeous presents from my family and my boyfriend.  Think my two favourite presents are the AMAZING Blackmilk Galaxy leggings I got from the other half and my cute onesie from my sister Lesley. 

Last night (NYE) I had the most relaxing night ever, stayed in with my lovely boyfriend, ordered a curry and had a few beers.  Absolute bliss!!  My parents were away with friends so the house was nice and quiet.  It was great to ring in the New Year this way, rather than being rip-roaring drunk and stuck in town not being able to find a taxi.


Tonight I went out with the family to our favourite thai restaurant in Malahide.  They know us so well in there that we get drinks on the house at the end of our meal (nom nom I had midori and champagne).  Was a lovely evening but I'm ready to curl up in my jammies now and maybe read a book.  SO jealous of Mammy, she got a kindle off Daddy for Christmas.


Thanks for all my lovely new followers by the way,
Night night,


Lori


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(P.s sorry for the awful photos, they're taken with my Blackberry.  Can't afford a camera, have to pay off my course which is costing a fortuuuune!!)