Through Rose Rimmed Glasses

Beauty essentials

 

 

#nomakeupselfie

 

 

 

Sudocrem

 

 

Vaseline lip balm

 

 

Vaseline moisturizer

Although the list is small. Trust me from experience it is all you need in for a practical and effective skincare routine. I do not go anywhere without these three essentials in my overnight bag.

 

 

Sudocrem was originally created to suit a delegate skin for new-borns. But did you know your face no matter what is age remains fragile. A Sudocrem mask works wonders for blemishes, cuts, etc. Growing up a hormonal teenager like majority of young people these days I unfortunately inherited my Fathers skin type and so the blemishes began to my misery. We have all been there were your mother start to suggest its “too much sweets” and that we should cut down on the sugar intake. We had every brand tried and tested. All failed or had one miracle week out of 6. Slowly but surely we started to just accept our fate and cake on the make-up until nature took its course and they would disappear. While you sit back and wait, I suggest washing your face with a hot towel before bed and rubbing on Sudocrem. Trust me you will thank me in the morning. 

Vaseline lip balm are widely available and cheap. My personally favourite is coco Vaseline. It smells incredible and makes your lips glossy well keeping dry lips at bay. I would recommend before removing mascara rub on some Vaseline to soften your eyelashes so it will rub off more easily. Also to achieve a dewier look in the summer mix some Vaseline and highlighter and rub across your cheek bones. Believe me it gives a nice youthful look.

During the summer months when trying to achieve that perfect tan, do not forget to moisturize!! It will keep your tan for longer, stooping it from drying out and peeling. I would recommend Vaseline moisturizer.

Although as a tip: When abroad under severe heat “pat” on the moisturizer instead of “rub” to prevent your skin from peeling!!

 

 

 

 

 

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Rain Proof Irish Fashion

Rain in Ireland is a daily expectation and one I dread as college is a 20minute walk away. Every day I watch my friends put on amazing outfits full of colour. Unfortunately the outfit never leaves the room for others to admire due to the Irish stubborn weather. College girls resemble a hobo/hippie these days with the *Green* parka becoming our life saviour. But this popular jacket has made us girls resemble an army unit. Bringing back memories of the co-ordinated school uniforms that we once vowed never to return to (except for fancy dress). So on a recent adventure on a night out to the city, I decided to embrace the rain and wear a skirt. The skirt is question is in fact “rainproof” with a leather plastic material. I teamed it with no tan!! Avoiding streaks and sleeked back hair. The result…. One night avoidance of the “Wet dog look”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cancer Awareness

 

Today like many others I took part in a worthy campaign for breast cancer awareness called “NoMake-upSelfies”. I like many other women took to the craze and donated to the charity. For the last few days Facebook has been swamped with girls everywhere baring there natural beauty for a good cause. I believe everyone in some way have been affected by cancer whether it male or female and it is nice for once to see social media doing something good for the world. Especially after the horrific incidents associated with the dreadful “Neknomiantions” that saw lives taken from both Ireland and the Uk. I read this morning that in the last 24hours cancer research has taken in 200K in donations and is still receiving more by the minute. When you experience someone close to you fall ill. Something inside you begins to stir. Most the time the question “Why” him/her will spring to mind. But most of all a sense of wanting to help or fix the situation is lit within all of us. That is why I was willing to support this cause and smile. It may not find a cure today or save people close to me. But maybe it will help to further research so, that someday in the future when the word “Cancer” is mentioned people will survive and a cure will exist. But for now I will still pray for those who are sick and ask God to intervene to help them through tough times and hopefully come out “Cancer Free”.

 

 

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Bedroom Bliss

 

After a much needed revamp in my bedroom to inspire me for the upcoming study month. I took myself on a much needed trip to Penny’s. Where I indulged myself with my little cute and affordable gems.

 

Bed Covers: €18

Pillows: €6 each

Paintings: €3 each

Candle: €2.50

Teddy's: Valentine gifts

 

 

 

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Playing with Fire

 

 

Life is all about RISK TAKING. Have you ever been given an opportunity or came up with an idea but quickly dismissed it because you found some fault. Majority of you will think to yourself “Yes, all the time”. But have you ever stopped and taught to yourself why? Was it the fear of failing or being judged by others that stopped you? Well I want you to stop saying no and for once to say YES!!

Why say yes ……..

 

Imagine yourself achieving that goal. Be it big or small. Picture yourself completing, winning, that smile and most of all that feeling inside of you that says “you done it”.

Goals:

Weight:

Too afraid to start that weight loss challenge, always finding a reason to start tomorrow?? Why not dig up an old photo of yourself and stick it on your mirror. Every time you look at it motivate yourself to get back to that time. If you’re self-conscious of the gym Primark are selling cheap exercise equipment at the moment. Find a comfortable spot in your home and try the “30 Day Catching Fire Challenge” on YouTube. It is only a 12minute workout a day so will find time. Or find an exercise partner, I find myself that I workout quicker when I have someone to talk to.

Promotion

Have you sat back and watched other colleagues take higher positions that you know would have better suited you?? Why not decide to go into the running for a new position instead of watching others. You can achieve anything you set your mind to. Achieving is believing. Start dressing for the role you want. Build up contacts. Work that little bit harder. But most of all make sure you get them to notice you. There is no point trying if no one is watching. So remember smile and say hello someday that person could be an important influence in your life.

Travel

 Everyone dreams of travelling growing up. Whether it is to go to London for a shopping trip, Bali to volunteer or a J1 in America for the summer. The reason most people do not conquer these dreams and hop on that plane is down to money, commitments or just plain fear of the unknown. If your barrier is money why not get a part-time job? If that does not work for you volunteer for a charity. Although volunteer holidays are expensive. The money comes from fundraising so with a bit of determination you could achieve that dream. The only one stopping you from achieving your dreams is you. Don’t wake up in a few years full of regret. Life is too short so start living it.

 

 

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Voluntary work and making a difference

 

 

This week I received my UCC Works award for all my volunteer work in the first semester. To give a brief summary here is what I accomplished:

 

Over 40 hours of volunteering with children in.........

 

SUAS paired reading: Sunday's Well National School

SUAS accle-read/accle-write: Sunday's Well National School

SVP Homework Club: Greenmount Primary School

Plan Ireland Sponsored a child: girl aged 4 from El Salvador

SVP giving tree: girl aged 7

 

For anyone who may be considering to doing voluntary work. I can ensure you it is a worthwhile and rewarding opportunity. Not only do you feel better about yourself. But you are also contributing to helping someone else have a better chance at life. Over the months I got to know the kids really well. I listened to 12 year old girls tell me how their best friend stole their boyfriend and then 2 weeks later how she managed to win him back. I tried hard to hold back the tears with laughter. I also meet some truly amazing talented kids from all over Europe. One girl in particular comes to mind. She can speak 6 languages and use to complain to me how she couldn’t grasp Irish. I use to tell her not to worry she was not alone. Majority of Irish people can only speak English. I taught a boy to improve his literacy skills and also learned about how he taught GAA was God’s gift. The Giving tree was an amazing experience to be able to go to Smyth’s toy store and pretend you were 7 again. Overall there is one thing I learned from this experience “No matter how small you too can make a difference”.

 

 

 

 

 

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A Summer's Day

                                 Summer’s approaching!!

 

 

After a great week, I indulged myself with an ice-cream covered with strawberries, chocolate and smarties.  Well-deserved I taught to myself. This week I was accepted as a peer support leader for next year in college. You have the fine task of mentoring and introducing 1^st years to the real college life (not the American rom-com we all waited for). Since College is nearly finished for the long summer I have made no plans to escape based on two reasons. 1: I am officially broke from living up here and 2: I am waiting to see can I become an Au pair in France for a little bit. Also I want to save for next year so that hopefully I could travel to teach abroad for charity. I know what you’re thinking shouldn’t it be free or cost less to go with a charity? Unfortunately no it is in fact a very expensive holiday costing over 1000euro. But in good news I retweeted a competition this week and dun du du dun …….. I won a free sub combined with my usual weekly magazine “Look” or “U”. It lead to a very relaxing evening and I even got to visit my boyfriend. Successful week I think.

                                                      All clothes seen were purchased in Penny's.

 

                                                                       XOX

 

 

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