Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

Friday, 31 July 2015

July Favourites

Hi Guys,

This is my first time doing a monthly favorite's post...yay!!! It's all just beauty / skin care products this month as I received a good few beauty products for my birthday last month which I have been using throughout July... Enjoy :) xXx


The first product I have been loving this month is the Garnier Micellar cleansing water. I talked about this recently in my skincare routine (you can read that HERE!). However this month I tried the new one for combination to oily and sensitive skin. I don't really have sensitive skin but I do have combination skin and sure there's no harm in using a product that is lighter on your skin anyway. So I tried this one out and I love it just as much if not more than the original, it is light weight, excellent for make-up removal and really refreshing on the skin. I have been using this twice daily as part of my current everyday skincare routine.


Staying with skincare, the next products I have been loving this month are these 3 products by Sanctuary. My Godmother got me a Sanctuary set for my birthday in June and I have especially been loving the body butter, feather light moisture spray and the intensive heel balm.
I hate thick moisturizers and body butters that don't spread smoothly and take ages to dry but this one is quite light for a body butter and smells lovely! I have been using it around once a week when I need a good moisture! 
The feather light moisture spray is amazing! It is a light moisturizing oil that is so handy when you are in a hurry and need a quick, light bit of moisture. You just spritz it lightly on the skin, rub in briefly and it dries in so quick and leaves your skin feeling really soft and smooth with a light glow, love it! 
Then last of my fave sanctuary products this month is the Intensive heel balm. I have never really been one to moisturize my feet as I never really needed to but I have noticed recently that my heels have been getting quite dry so I decided to give this a go. After one use, I noticed a huge difference, the next morning my heels were already much smoother and the dry skin had eased loads, so I will definitely be continuing using this throughout the summer and before holidays.  I love the smell of sanctuary products too, they smell like a salon and are therefore really relaxing!


Now onto make-up... this month, I had ran out of my L'Oreal true match foundation which I have been using a lot recently so I had a sneaky peek in my mam's make-up bag and discovered the Clarins Eclat minute base illuminatrice de Teint and Clarins Skin illusion mineral foundation and fell in love with both products! The foundation is light and natural yet has good coverage! I really love the texture and the natural finish. It goes on great after first applying the base which has a gorgeous glow to it. Although it is much pricier than the L'Oreal foundation, I will definitely be purchasing these myself this month.


I have been using the Rimmel Wake me up concealer religiously over the last couple of months so I thought I should include it in my fave's. It isn't as full coverage as my MAC prolongwear concealer but it is so brightening and doesn't get clogged in any creases under the eyes. I have been using ivory under my eyes, down the centre of my nose and any other areas that need a bit of a lift.
I also picked up the below liquid ink liner by Essence and I am loving it! The thin, soft brush makes it easy to apply and it last all day without smudging!


Last but not least is this lipstick from Estee Lauder. I got this in a set at Christmas so I am not sure if it was a limited edition but I have only started using it the past month or two because it is a perfect summer, peachy shade. The colour is 'Crystal Coral'. It is also really glossy and has a light shimmer so it is gorgeous on sunny days with a nice bronze glow on the skin!


I hope you enjoyed my first monthly fave's! It will hopefully be a bit more interesting next time with a mixture of different things!

Lots of Love,
SassieDoll
xXx




Tuesday, 27 May 2014

BEAUTY: Festival/Summer Hairstyle Inspiration 2014

Anything with either a plait, a few waves or flowers immediately gives off that Summer/Festival vibe that we all strive to achieve each year. Here are a few images to help inspire you to achieve the perfect festival look this summer...

A simple wrap around plait such as this one shown on Jennifer Lawrence is easily achieved by separating the hair into two sections, making two plaits and wrapping them around to meet at the front.Or, if like Emma Stone, your hair is not long enough to do that look a simple plait at the front of some wavy locks helps create an easier version of this style.

Adding a head band to your look can really help achieve a boho, festival look. 


 A messy side plait is a simple and stylish hairstyle that creates a pretty and feminine summer look.

Fishtail braids have become a really popular trend over the last few seasons and will continue to do so over the Summer months. A perfect on-trend summer style.



Adding a bit of DIY feathers, beads and string to a simple wavy style or messy up do can really help achieve an individual and unique boho look for the festival season.




Adding a floral head piece or even just a single flower to any hair hairstyle immediately adds a feminine Summer touch to your style.

Hope you enjoyed this and found some hairstyle inspiration that you can tie into your own personal style when creating your Summer/Festival hairstyles this Season!

Lots of Love,
SassieDoll 
xXxXx


Wednesday, 2 April 2014

April Wardrobe: Kimberly Brophy

This is our very first feature for 'I Want Her Wardrobe' on SassieDoll!
Our April Wardrobe winner is Kimberly Brophy, Aged 20, from Dublin, Ireland. 


Kimberly has a wardrobe that i'm sure most 20 year old's would dream of having! Kim practically has a different outfit or pair of shoes for every day of the week and she certainly knows how to style her looks to perfection! We asked Kim to send us some pics of her best looks that she has put together from some of her favorite pieces in her Wardrobe. We also asked her a few fashion related questions to go along with this... So have a snoop below for some Gorgeous Wardrobe inspiration (and Envy) thanks to Kimberly...Enjoy! :)



 Q. Who is your Fave designer at the moment?
Kimberly's Answer: My favorite designer is Victoria Beckham, I love all of her structured and simple pieces.

Q. What is your fave high street store?
Kimberly's Answer: My favorite high street store at the moment is Topshop, mainly due to their basics and boutique section, especially TFNC London. 
(You can shop TFNC HERE)

Q. What is your fave Trend this Season?
Kimberly's Answer: My favorite Trend for SS14 is definitely soft pastels , brightening up my wardrobe already and making me feel very summery as I am used to always wearing black.

Q. Name ONE piece in your wardrobe that you couldn't live without.
Kimberly's Amswer: I couldn't live without my black leather belt with gold buckle, it is such an easy accessory for most outfits in my wardrobe.






Thanks a mill for sharing you're wardrobe with us Kimberly :)

For anyone who would like to feature on SassieDoll please E-mail you're NAME, AGE and a PIC of you're wardrobe to sarah@sassiedoll.com with the title 'I Want Her Wardrbe' in the subject bar.


 Lots of Love,
SassieDoll xXx



Tuesday, 21 January 2014

BEAUTY BARGAIN OF THE WEEK: NYC Nail Polish

Hi Dolls,

This weeks 'Beauty Bargain' is NYC nail polish. In particular, this color that I picked up the other day called 'Spring Tulip'. It is a perfect color for Spring/Summer. A nice bright Coral with a pinkish under tone which gives it a bright girly appeal for the summer.
These pictures don't show the color off to it's full potential but it really is a gorgeous shade of Coral. It is also perfect at this time of year teamed with darker clothing to add a pop of color, as seen in the picture below.


I love NYC nail varnish because there is a great variety of strong colors and once you apply a base coat, two layers of the color and a top coat to finish it off (I do this with ALL nail polishes no matter what the brand) then it lasts as good as any other expensive labels.


And the best part is, the NYC nail polishes are an Amazing ONLY €1.59 in Penneys. So you can pick up one of every color for each season and it will still be cheaper than some high end brands would charge for just one single nail varnish. BARGAIN!!! :)



Love SassieDoll xXx

Friday, 3 January 2014

TREND: Boyfriend Jeans

I'm sure by now most of us are aware that boyfriend jeans are set to be one of the biggest trends for Spring/Summer 2014. They have already started to hit the high street in force and are a staple piece among celebrities and style bloggers. My favorite look is to team them with a court heel and a casual fitted top or a 3/4 sleeve blouse tucked into them to dress them up a bit more.

 I have put together this little list of some boyfriend jeans alongside their price and where to find them to save you the time :) Enjoy x

Bershka €19.99

ASOS Collection €54.80

ZARA €22.99

SALSA €100 (Available at BT2)

DIESEL €191 on ASOS

CURRENT ELLIOT €328 on ASOS