Remington Straightners

By far I think Remington hair tools are way than any ghd. I used to get ghd hair straighteners and I went through about three or four of them within a short amount of time considering you would expect one to last at least 2-3 years. I was in London about 5 years ago and mine and my sisters ghd broke. So we went to boots and just asked one of the workers to show us a cheap but good enough just to do the job while we were in London. The shop assistant showed up a Remington straightner which was around £25-£30. We bought the straightener and it lasted about 3 - 4 years. Keeping in mind that throughout those years the heating of the straightener never decreased. Whereas with the ghd I swear the straightener lost heat within a few months.

My cousin needed a new hair straightener and I told her mam who was getting it for her for christmas to get a remington straightener as I swear by it. When my cousin received the straightener she wasn't too happy that it was a remington and not a ghd. Shortly after a week or so she loved it.

Now two of my friends, my mam and my sister have converted to the remington brand. Not just with straighteners but also curlers and hair dryers.

Another big plus is the price! It is so affordable and you 100% get your use for your moneys worth.

It's just the name. GHD. That's all. It a brand people associate with good hair but you really don't get the use out of it for the Price you're paying!!

Who to follow - Snapchat

Its so hard to find make up artists on snapchat that are worth following in my opinion anyways. I love when they do make up tutorials rather than just showing us their personal lives that have nothing to do with make up etc. So I did some research and found quite a few people and followed them for a week or two and deleted who I didn't find so interesting/relevant. I like following people that are from Ireland or people that are young like myself because I can relate to them more. For instance I cant go to sephora and get products that mua's snapchatters in America can get. Or I cant afford all the latest and newest products out like older mua's can since I'm just a student. 

So here is my list of who you should follow on snapchat:

1. Sonia and Fyza Ali - Soniafyza

Sonia and Fyza are sisters and they work between London and the Middle East. Sonia is a Make up artist the first one in the UK to be trained by Kim Kardashian's make up artist. Fyza is also a beauty addict and they both share a blog and instagram page which are include all things beauty involved. They also have a snapchat account and starting to do more make up tutorials and show what products they use more than they used to. Fortunately for them they each look like a Kardashian/Jenner sister. Sonia is legit a twin of Kim Kardashian and Fyza looks like Kylie Jenner. Fyza does the majority of the snapchatting.

2. Michelle Regazzoli-Stone - Mrsmakeup_ie

Michelle is so funny, a brilliant make up artist too. Michelle fills us in on how busy she is with a career as a make up artist. It's hectic to say the least!! She is constantly on the go. She always videos her two adorable sons as well. When she has time she does sometimes film make up tutorials or even just shows the products she uses.

3. Rebecca Lyons - Becka MUA

Rebecca is a student herself attending a beauty course in cork. She is absolutely stunning and her make up is always flawless. I love rebecca's little make up snap tutorials as she doesn't go out spending huge amounts of money on products so I can relate to that. she uses affordable products which is what i'm interested in since i'm not able to splurge on expensive cosmetics all the time.

4. Shannon Aine Make up -Shanainedillon

I started following Shannon Aine then only realized she was on snapchat with quite some time but took a break off over summer and only starting up again recently and trying to get back into the swing on snapchatting about make up. So far she hasn't done much make up tutorials but by looking at her instagram page i'm gona continue to follow her cause I feel like I wont regret in time to come. She's gorgeous and she snaps a little about her life in general than just make up.

5.Chloé Boucher - Chloebouch

I should have put Chloé near the top of my list. Chloé who looks some how airbrushed all the time is amazing, her make up, her hair, everything. She not only shows us everything make up but also her lifestyle sort of. She seems like such a nice women on her snapchat you will fall in love with her instantly and will thank me for telling you to go follow her!!

I feel like I'm Forgetting some one or a few people but I cant put my finger on them. I can always do an updated version anyways if I come across new faces to follow.

Hope ye enjoy my list and their snaps!! x

Brush Holders

I feel like with going doing a make up course I need to start investing in new brushes and make up etc. not that I have them already but I just feel like I have to for some reason. Since I in college in Waterford during the week and then at home in cork for the weekend I don't use brush holders i just have a bag for them since its more convenient to carry them around in.

So today I was in the city and I knew at one stage Penney's had these white pretty holders but they weren't there today, but they did stock actual stock holders specifically for make up brushes. I loved the colour available, bronze, black and metallic. There are also two sizes available. The only thing i didn't like is that they are very tight in space. Also there is a lid which is difficult to put on if the holder is packed with brushes without the brush bristles bending back. Therefore I only put a few small brushes in. 

I chose the bigger size holder in the bronze colour. Even though the holder isn't my ideal one i just love the colour and my make up bag, which is also from Penney's is bronze too. The only good thing though is that it's a convenient holder when traveling.

Ideally I'd like to holders more like this:

Also while in TK Maxx there where really hand make up/brush organisers which I wish to purchase soon enough:

                                        

Hair Extentions

I've been wearing hair extensions for about 2 and a half years. For people that wear extensions there is no better feeling then when you get a new pair. They are so soft and smooth it's like heaven. Hair extensions are actually a big deal in my life. Like I wear them everyday. Although recently I try and leave them for a few days once a week while im in college, just to give my hair a break.

The extensions I use are from Foxy Locks and they are superb! They can last upto 6 months or more depending how you care for them. Mine usually last for around 5 months-ish. That's because I sleep with them in as I'm too lazy to take them out and reapply them again in the morning. They are clip in extensions and they offer a wide range of lengths, colours and thickness. They are seamless clip in which means you people don't see the clips very easily. Below are the ones get and they are 20 inch's long and weigh 165g. I choose the colour Cocoa which is a very dark brown.

I would 100% recommend these extensions to anyone looking to get extensions and are new to extensions. I use extensions for length but you are also able to use them to add thickness as well.

Soap and Glory Skin Care

Anything I've heard about Soap & Glory it's always been good. So while I was looking for an exfoliator to have in my college house, since I've my botanic's one at home in cork, a friend recommended the Soap & Glory Face Soap and Clarity. So I said why not try it. And I really like it surprisingly since the exfoliating balls are very small and scarce, because usually I like to have a lot if exfoliating balls so my skin gets a good cleaning.

Face Soap And Clarity is a 3-in-1 daily face wash. The three things it does is cleans and purifies skin, removes make-up, and gently exfoliates. so basically its an amazing cleaner! And it's for oily/combination skin which suits me perfect.

It isn't that pricey its around €15 or a little less. I'm willing to try anything nowadays to get perfect or nearly perfect skin because I believe its key to have good skin therefore your make up will not only look better but 100% apply better!!!

My Gym Journey

I'm not a fitness fanatic or anything like that but scrolling through instagram day after day looking at these girls with amazing bodies just depresses me. Plus my boyfriend goes to the gym with the last few years so he also motivated me to join. Since I'm in college in waterford I joined Goldstone's gym around march or april last year. Then in summer I joined the gym at home but as you can imagine I wasn't as consistant as I was in college.

Now that I'm back in college again and back into routine I'm going to try make a serious effort. 

Food is such a big part and it definitely my downfall. I'm quite a lazy person and having to get up and make healthy meals throughout the day is not my thing but I'm willing to try it out. 

There are a few people on social media that I follow that give me good workout and exercise ideas and also recipes and idea for meals.

1. The Body Coach

Joe Wicks has and many social media accounts eg; snapchat, instagram, facebook and youtube. He also has two books which contain so much helpful information about food, when to eat, what to eat and there are a few workouts routines included as well. Joe posts on his social media pages workout and meals with the recipes along side it which are super useful and great for ideas. He also has a programme you are able to sign up to. Hes without a doubt one of the more helpful blogger on fitness as you dont NEED to pay for anything and you still are able to get all his tips and tricks.

2. Lauren Simpson.

I follow lauren on instagram and snapchat and she also has a programme you can pay for. She posts videos of her workout and different exercises which is so good when you need a little inspo and run out of exercise ideas. 

3.Brian Keane.

Only a few days ago I heard of Brian Keane. He has a facebook, instagram, snapchat, youtube, ebooks and podcasts. I find him so interesting to listen to just because he is so knowledgable and has so much information inside him. He also post videos of his workouts which gives me new ideas to try out in the gym. I'd for sure recommend looking him up and giving him a follow.

4. Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian.

Its without a doubt that Khloe Kardashian is in the best shape of her life and kourtney isn't fair behind her especially with having three kids. I love when they post videos of there workouts. I then see how they tone up their bums and try copy them when I go to the gym, because who doesn't want a nice bum.

3 Highlighters You Must Try.

I love Highlighters, They give your face that glow to make your skin look so healthy and hydrated. Rather than a matte finish to the face, Which you don't want.

1. MAC Soft & Gentle.

I got this about two years ago for the first time and I think this is the highlighter that made me fall in love with highlighter. Its definitely one of the best out there in my opinion. It's at least a must try anyways!!

2. Essence Soo Glow.

Unfortunately this product has been discontinued, which is very upsetting since I really loveeeeed this one! Not only is it and amazing highlighter with amazing pigment but it was super cheap. I don't quite remember the price sinces its been a while since it was on shelfs. Essence seem to do discontinue there most popular products or something because this highlighter was always had to get your hands on as it was very popular along with a lipstick they once had called 'Oh so Matt'. This was my favourite lipstick as it was the perfect nude for me, but oh well.

3. Sleek Precious Metals Highlighting Palette

I just got this palette about two weeks ago. I tried to get the cleo's kiss palette but it was sold out, so I said id try this one instead and I love it. The pigment in all four is sooo good. The colours are bronzey, yellowish undertones which is what I usually go for.

 Here is a look at the swatches on my arm to show you the pigment.