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Getting the chop..

In Spain with a cut and colour for 39 euro? How could I say no?

When things get a little crazy in a woman's life and everything get's turned upside down it seems the first victim of re-invention is our hair. Whether it's scalping or bleaching after hitting the big 20 I have realized my hairs been through it all.

The big question is when has your hair had just a bit to much "change"? 

I'll tell you a little about my hair history and when that point came for me. When I was younger I was a golden blonde girl and was aptly nicknamed "Goldielocks" by one of my mums friends. My mum had super short hair, and heartlessly (or what I thought at the time was) chopped all my blonde locks off like her, I remember little of this only that I was oft mistaken for a boy!

When I got older and started the traumatic descent into teenage years my hair slowly went from white blonde, to gold to...a dirty blonde. That's when I decided to unmercifully dye my hair bright blonde. This was intercepted at a point with red dye which after a week of crying I decided I needed to be blonde once more and spent months a salmon colour attempting to regain my golden hair! 

Through all this time Mom had hassled me about cutting my hair short, which I refused in fear of losing all my femininity , because as a woman I am wired to believe long hair is associated with being female. Eventually though mid way through my first year of college I hit another of those times where things are all out of control  and the only thing you can really change is your hair, so walking through Navan I stepped into the hair dressers and simply asked them to cut it all off, at this point I was still blonde, but 6 months later my hair began falling out and it was the right time to go dark.

Thus, here I am. Although I go through periods where I assure myself I'll grow it out  I never do, and hey I have never gotten as many compliments on my hair as I do now so who am I to complain!

If like me though and most woman are it's incredibly hard to judge whether if it's right to take the plunge and get that cut you have been fawning over. The easiest way to do this is to judge my face shapes.

If you have a heart shaped face like me, it seems we are pretty lucky as most hair lengths suit us. If you are particularly brave a crop or bob is especially complimenting for a heart shaped face.

If you are round faced, the more volume at the crown and length or your best friends.

And for square shaped faces, long waves or layers (try a layered bob) will help to soften straight or angular features!

Have a happy hair day!

Love!

Rose

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When Holidays go bad...

Getting an extended holiday may sound fun eh? 

Well I can certainly assure you it is not.

On our way out of our hotel we met a family we had chatted to a few times during our stay. They had told us they weren't able to fly home for a couple of days because their daughter had an ear infection (I know? apparently your eardrum will BURST if you fly with an infection? EEP!).

This was followed with jealous groans from a grumpy boyfriend and I who had not wanted to go home at all. It seemed fate was playing an awful trick on us both!

So lalala we got to the minuscule airport and went through the trauma of security (May I add I got frisked) and after buying a german magazine by accident and consuming a burger king twice my own body weight plonked on the plane for a nice snooze.

The plane took off and after a few moments I had gotten over my intense fear I had an ear infection and that I would be deaf for the rest of my life because of the flight and zoned out and blanked every flight attendant who walked by.

It was still light when we heard a worried voice over the intercom about twenty minutes into the flight informing us we needed to make an emergency landing and we would be returning to Lanzorote. 

I and Gibster were having the Lols and freaking out my hyperventilating mother and teary little sister because we were sure-er than sure that everything was A-OK.

Yet, when we came into land we spotted a few flashing lights on the ground. We landed a little unsteadily but safely and we were suddenly surrounded by huge fire engines. Being told nothing but to remain in our seats we were left waiting in a possibly on fire plane. 

After a while we were evacuated off the plane and sent off to a 5 star hotel for the night, which was nice, but unsettled! And we were clearly unwanted. After a day of being told nothing and that we were to stay another night, we were getting ready for dinner when someone knocked on the door and told us we would be leaving in 20 minutes for the airport. After a hurried packing, we made it to the bus and set off home for the second time and landed safely in Dublin at 1 o'clock this morning!

So, let the blogging and stress recommence!

Rose

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Dundrum Blogger in Residence!

Hi guys! as you know I have entered this big competition called The Dundrum Blogger in Residence! I would really appreciate if you could take a moment to go and vote for me at this link http://www.dundrum.ie/blogger-in-residence-round-1-rose-brennan/

Thanks guys!!

love

Rose!

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Oh life...

When life is getting you down, and things are getting ontop of you. It's best to take a break and re-evaluate what's going on. Make a to do list, have a drink with your friends and forget everything for a little while. This is what I intend on doing from Sunday on in Lanzorote. So, keep on eye on intstagram  for updates but posts will be a little less frequent til I get back!

Rose

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Holiday - Vampire Weekend

Dundrum Blogger in Residence Competition? Challenge Accepted.

Yaow! Hello again! (Man these posts are getting more frequent eh?) . I was lugging myself out of bed and into work this evening and was doing the usual Facebook stalking when this wonderful opportunity caught my eye.Dundrums Blogger in Residence Oh my lordy!! I have never seen something so awesome, fun, challenging and well damn terrifying.

Basically, it's a competition for bloggers to enter in order to become Dundrums official Autumn/Winter blogger, which on it's own is pretty great! Then though, you get a lot of other awesome gifts from the wonderful center itself (Bonus!!). Each entrant has a set of tasks to complete, first 3 written pieces and then one final styling challenge! So to fair, it's really just a lot of stuff us bloggers like to do regardless! So, I decided to take on the challenge. I know I'm not a huge blogger with a huge following but you know I do love fashion and really would love all your support as much of the voting is down to you guys! So , wish me luck!

For more information on the competition and Dundrum itself check out their Facebook or their website http://www.dundrum.ie/

Challenge 1 : "For the first challenge, we are asking you to pick one item from the prize vault and write a 150-word blog post on why you simply can’t live without this must have fashion item!!"

PrizeChosen : Michael Kors bag

There's an age old condition all us women suffer from. This is our incessant need to bring practically every item we own everywhere we go. (I myself an avid sufferer)
So, when it comes to women, bags are our saviours and a necessity! When thinking of bags who comes to mind but Michael Kors, creating casual designer bags that are classic and easy to wear. Take for instance this  Michael Kors Astrid Large Satchel. It keeps up with this seasons leather trend , large enough to carry my numerous amounts of niknacs and has a timeless look that will last a lifetime. I mean, I need it? It's a necessity, right?

For a lay person like myself, designer labels tend to send me running for the hills, but MK bags are affordable and long lasting. A wonderful investment for the fashion conscious , these bags will always be "In".

Rose

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Mac&Lush Reviews

So yes! I have been away ! (Go easy on me).
I have been totally over run with work, but alas I have returned, and intend on totally RENOVATING the blog so bare with me as a few changes begin! (And ye know...you love me...)
So! It was my birthday as mentioned in my haul video!
I bought MAC's Fix+,  a mineralize skin finish in Star Wonder and a cream colour base in Luna.

First I wanna talk about is the mineralize finish! It's from MAC's most recent collection, and I think it is FAB-U-LOUS. It's pretty much perfect for every skin tones with pigments of Purple, pink and gold! It sits really nice on makeup and find it suits my pale complexion. What I love the most about this blush is that it doesn't go on very bright or heavy or in your face, but when applied is very subtle and can be built up for a more dramatic look!

The skin finish cost around 30 euro, which is pretty pricey, but it is a very large compact and will probably take a very long time to run out! Along with being on of my now favourite owned makeup items!

Next up, cream colour base in LUNA. Also a MAC product I was less impressed with this one. I dunno if it is me and my super duper shit skin (sorry). Highlighter just does not sit nice on my skin, and this is no exception. It's quite nice for the inner corner of your eyes. It's pigment ain't great though, but to be honest it is probably mostly to do with my complexion. I do however like the feeling and how the product sits on y skin. I just dislike the fact you can't see it very well.

This cam in at 17 euro and probably could have been spent better! I do hope I get more use out of it, 

I suffer with terribly dry lips, and every time I try to wear lipstick my lips are ALWAYS getting chapped and icky! Yet, huzzah I have found the answer to my prayers! This gorgeous lip scrub that is pretty much made of sugar. You scrub your lips with it and lick it off (so good, fends off hunger too ;)) once you have used it pop on a little lip balm or vasaline! And tada! Supple lips galore! I love it and for 7 euro , you couldn't ask for a much more effective dry lip fix! So, BIG recommendations for this lush product!

(mmmm...Bubblegum)

Lastly, MAC's Fix+.  

This is a great little product that I am delighted I picked up. It's a mineral spray that can be used to finish make up or just re-hydrate skin! Full of vitamins and minerals that aid your skin and this travel sized bottle is SO practical!

I myself like to spray it on my skin before moisturizing AND after I finished my makeup, after a week of everyday use I still have a practically full travel sized bottle, which came in at a very reasonable 12 euro. For you dry skin girls like me this is great to pop in your bag for nights out and your skin starts feeling a little tight! I know that once this runs out I will be investing in a full bottle! And hey, its worth it!

Oh look, a Haul video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kMalVa644Q&feature=youtu.be

So this is my first ever video! I am SO NERVOUS, eeeep! But er, here we goooooo!

I am going to start doing videos more if you like them so let me know!

Love! 

Rose x

Little break

So as is obvious I have been a bit aloof the past while on the blog! But I will be back posting tomorrow with loads of reviews a birthday haul and OOTD! So keep tuned ;)