Weekend Break

We are on the verge of a long awaited Bank Holiday weekend. The June bank holiday seems to be one of the most popular of the year. Most people tend to head away as temperatures begin to increase and that feeling of summer starts to creep in.

Myself and my family are heading to Co Cork. Somewhere, I havn't been since my early 20's (and if I'm honest, I can't remember that much of it as...well....it was my early 20's !! ). We are staying at the Castlematyr Resort which I have heard amazing reviews about. If the pictures are anything to go by, I'm already sold on the place!

Have a great weekend everyone :-)

Kel x

Au Naturale

Natural Collection Water Guard Mascara

Last week, I got caught short ….. (without my makeup bag).

I was having a slow morning and my skin was screaming at me for a makeup free day so I happily obliged and toddled of to work. I was in work about an hour when I remembered that I had a team meeting that night which I was due to give presentation at.  I’ve no shame in admitting that I nearly died at the thought of getting up in front of everyone with no ‘war paint’ to hide behind! I wanted to kick myself for not having an emergency makeup kit for just such occasions.

In the afternoon, I high tailed it over to boots to purchase the essentials. As I have been on a budget for the last year (mortgage…don’t ask!! ), I really didn’t want to spend a fortune on bits that I already had in my suitcase of makeup at home. I headed straight for the budget brands (Who am I kidding; I always head straight for the budget brands ha ha).

Foundation, Blush and Mascara that should do it, I thought. I picked up the Natural Collection Water Guard Mascara for a couple of euro. (Approx 3 euro) Thinking it’s probably pants, but as it is so cheap, I won’t mind dumping it if it is.

I used the Mascara that evening but I didn’t take much notice of whether it was good/bad as I was busy rehearsing what I was going to say in the presentation. Over the following days, I used the Mascara a couple more times…and I Love it!

I have to say for mascara that is cheap as chips, it does the job.  (ignore that, I can’t believe the price of chips these days, lol) For everyday Mascara, for work or just running out to the shops, I would definitely be reaching for this one. 

What is it good for:

- It's cheap and cheerful

- It doesn’t clump or leave you with spidery eyes

- It gives some definition to the lashes.

- It comes off easy with make-up remover

- The brush is a good width

What is it not good for:

- You may need to use a different mascara on top, if you are looking for HD lashes.

Let me know, if you have used this Mascara before. Are you impressed by this budget brand?

 

Kel x

Marks and Spencer 13 Collection

Chief executive, of M&S, Marc Bolland, came out this week to say the high street retailer plans to “reassert its leadership in quality” and is “confident we are taking a step in the right direction.

His remarks were made at an event on Tuesday night in central London to preview the new collection, which will hit stores in July.

While it is important to be one season ahead in the fashion world, the Spring/Summer 13 Collection in what’s hot right now and for me, that’s what, is important. The collection, transformed from 5 key catwalk trends, into modern day outfits. From oriental floral, Sporty yet sophisticated looks to pretty ladylike pastels and colored lace, this collection has really changed my mind about M&S Fashion. Normally, I would by-pass the shop, even when desperate for a new outfit because I felt the clothes were geared towards the more mature lady. I am now, really looking forward to adding to my M&S wardrobe. (Where my print fusion metallic skirt patiently awaits the perfect night out!)

 

For these outfits and more, you can shop online @ www.marksandspencer.ie

Have you purchased any pieces from the Spring/Summer 13 Collection?

 

Kel x

Good Karma

All the single ladies...All the single ladies...

 
It’s Wednesday and I have just about recovered enough from the weekend to tell you about my trip to Beyonce on Sunday night in the O2 Dublin. Man, that girl is so ridiculously beautiful. What a show, what a performer. As amazing as she is though, she is not what this post is about.

 
During the show, I managed to lose my phone. I can’t tell whether when I dropped it into my bag and it accidently went on the floor instead or if I left it behind me in the loo. There were panic stations when I discovered my extra limb was missing but I quickly realised I was just going to have to suck it up. The life support was no more! (Dramatic or what..lol).

 
The following day I decided that I would give the O2 a ring on the off chance that it was handed in. No such luck, and as the lady in the office pointed, the longer it went without being handed in the less likely it was that I was going to get it back.

 
Well, I’m pleased to tell you that she was wrong! Yesterday afternoon, I got a phone call from a nice chat from Moldova, who said he has my phone and would drop it back to the O2 for me on Thursday. It turns out; he works as a cleaner there and found my phone after the concert. He said he didn’t leave it in the office as he did not trust someone else not to take it, so he decided he would get in touch himself to return it.

 
I don’t know about you but I think that was pretty decent of him. I always go out of my way to return lost property as I know that if the shoe was on the other foot; I would like someone to do that for me. I didn’t think it would actually happen.

Moral of the story folks, when good karma dawns, the wall of doubt is torn down. Thank you, to Mr Moldova for the restoration.

Kel x

 

 

Ladies who lunch

To celebrate my first Saturday off from study hell, I am heading out to lunch with my Aunt. Since it's a treat, and we are so worth it, (giggles), we are lunching at The Westbury Hotel in Dublin. This places makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Happy Saturday everyone...

Kel x

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The Big Three-O

It has taken me 3 years to come to terms with the fact that I am turning 30. As I turned 26, 27 and 28, I was devastated at the thought of getting older and reaching this milestone. Anyone that’s 39 will tell me to get over it and anyone that’s 28 can probably relate to what I am saying. Anyway, something changed, when I celebrated my 29^th Birthday, I finally made peace with the idea of turning 30. I spent ages trying to figure out what it was, why, I had finally given in, and then I realised it was because I was content with where I was in life. I was happy with what I had achieved so far and was really looking forward to the plans I had made for the next couple of years.

I’ve figured out the best thing to do, to keep me on this ‘Yeah, I love my age’ buzz is to try to do as many things over the next 2-3 years as possible. I think everyone should have a life list. Over the next couple of years, I plan to:

1.      Go back and do a Masters in Development studies ( I finished college 1 week ago and I was am making plans to go back - Old age must make you lose your mind)

2.      Learn to speak French (a lot better than I do now)

3.      Travel more – I definitely want to go to the World Cup in Rio next year!

4.      Get my braces off

5.      Smile more – With my new straight teeth J

6.      Get married – Although I am already married, we never actually had a wedding and I have promised my Dad he will someday get the opportunity to walk me down the aisle. Dom Dom Da Dom

7.      Buy a home -  Home or Away

So, these are some of my plans for the next quarter. Before that though, I have got leave my 20’s with a bang. My Birthday is not until July but I plan to milk this one and start the celebrations in June! I’m very much looking forward to this summer and hopefully, it will be one to remember, for all the right reasons!

How do you feel about Birthdays?  Love ‘em or hate ‘em?

Kel x