Thursday 23 August 2012

The month of August...at a glance!

 
 
It started how July finished, not feeling too hot. I was left with no other option than to briefly hibernate. With the boy away for a good week I had to entertain myself...turns out it wasn't that bad...with the help of the three f's...food, fashion and em, fake-tan!
 
Bunches of flowers scattered around the apartment brightened my mood - I stocked up on magazines, loads of fruit (to aid the old immune system) and new pj's so I could recline in comfort.

Okay so they don't exactly scream LOVE GODDESS but the boy WAS away and sure feck it comfort comes first. Resembling what can only be described as 'long john's' from Penney's pj collection.

A trip to ALDI and I jumped between eating these bad boys for brekkie, in smoothies, sometimes in my salad...I was starting to feel brand new.


On a rainy day I woke to find a Marilyn Monroe classic - Gentlemen prefer Blondes - on TV...so accompanied by a pot of coffee I resumed my position on couch and vegged for the day - a tray of mini rainbow bright donuts kept me company..(my cheat day away from my fruit obsession)


During August I added to my ever growing make-up bag with some of these beauty finds -

Return to school with these kitschy palettes from benefit -
full of flawless foundation, concealor, porefessional and bronzer -
it's almost too perfect to use!

Sleep - In Rolllers have become my saving grace
I have cancelled many a blow dry in my salon since using them -
Pop them into blow dried hair for even an hour before you go out and you have body and flicks that any Charlie's Angel would kill for

 
Karora Organic Gradual Tan
I have never been a big fan of the tango chemical tan so when I heard about the Irish brand of organic tans from Karora I had to give them a try. Since returning from my holidays I have begun to top up my colour with this tan and it's amazing..leaves skin looking sunkissed ( but still with plenty of coverage)


MAC Powder blush in Margin
As I have a bit of a glow to my skin I decided to change my blush from the usual pink which suits my pale skin tone to something with a hint of peach. Step forward margin, it has the perfect combination of matte and shimmer without making you look like a disco queen...so it can be used both during the day time and evening. After years of using NARS orgasm blush I think I have found an even better replacement!
My obsession with Navy hasn't disappeared...
1. Navy Suede Peep Toes ASOS
2. Navy Scuba Cut Out waist Dress H&M Trend
3. Drop Earrings F21

4.Navy Black Knit COS
5. Diamonte brooch necklace F21



6. Navy Speckled Cardi Jacket RIVER ISLAND

7. Boots OFFICE
*Since I couldn't afford the ACNE Pistol boots, these are a great and affordable alternative
8. Black Patent Ballet Flats NEW LOOK
9. Pu Leather Skirt RIVER ISLAND
10. Green Fabric necklace COS
11. Nude Tshirt COS


August brought us the bipolar weather of Ireland -
Leaving for work in sunshine wearing sandals by afternoon were inappropriate attire
for a rain soaked and winter like climate...MAKE UP YOUR MIND!

Sunday brunch in beautiful Greystones at The Three Q's Restaurant
- highly recommended with a pot of coffee and the Sunday papers!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Three-Qs-Restaurant/241341669733


Lunch with the girls from work in our new haunthttp://www.pyg.ie/
I went for a chorizo stew with patatas bravas...although I tried to avoid it (carbs will always win) I couldn't help using the slices of ciabatta placed on the side to soak up all the juices on my plate.

I tried to break away from my caffeine addiction but as you can see it started off well but as the sun came out so did my penchant for something with bubbles:)
Ali

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