Little Life Update

(Playing around with Picmonkey and made this weird picture. Weird)

Hey huns!
I haven't been blogging in about two weeks, so I thought it was time to sit and do a post updating my lovely followers on the happenings of my life. 

School has been hectic (as usual) and I have my mocks in a few weeks. So I've been studying and doing homework etc which takes up a lot of time. I will hopefully keep up posting, but if I don't then you'll know why!

I also hit 20 subscribers on my YouTube (21 now) a few days ago which is fantastic! I'm so grateful that I've even got this far and I'm loving making videos.

I've also been doing pretty good with my new years resolutions! (I'll leave the video below.) I drink about 2 litres of water a day now which is great, I've started to study more and I'm trying to be more positive. 

So this was just a quick little life update and I shall see you in my next video or blogpost.
Bye!

Top 13 Products of 2013

Hey huns!
So 'tis New Years Eve which means tomorrow is 2014. Uh oh...
But anywho! I decided as the last post of 2013 I would do my top 13 products of 2013.

1. Naked 2 Palette

I have used this so so much this year. It's a really handy palette as I was able to take it with me for the four times I travelled out of the country this year.

2. Collection Concealer

(sorry I can't remember the full name)

This is an amazing concealer. I've been so surprised by it and I need to repurchase it!

3.Bourjois Healthy Mix Powder

I've used this so much this year that I've nearly finished it right to the pan! I did try the MAC Mineralised Skin Finish, but that caked far too easily and made me break out after a while. I (obviously) reverted back to this WONDERFUL powder.

4. Viva la Juicy La Fleur

I love this eau de toilette so much. It smells beautiful and is really distinctive too.

5. Garden of good and Eva by Benefit

Another smelly thing. I know I've had it for ages at this stage, but its still my go to perfume everyday because its not overwhelming at all.

6. Kiko Lipstick

Bought this in October and OH MY GOD. I love the colour and the consistency It also stays on for ages. (I should probably do a review)

7. Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

I only bought this back in October, but its quickly turned into a favourite of mine. It's very light and very buildable. It also fits my (light) skin colour to a tee!

8. Revlon Lip Butter

Very much the same texture and consistency as the Kiko lipstick, I wore this a lot for school this year. It's non drying and has a lovely colour.

9. Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

I bought this over the summer. It works so well for blending my foundation and leaves no brush marks like my other foundation brush does. 

10. Maybelline Baby Lips in 'Cherry Me'

I was skeptical whether they would live up to the hype, but by far Cherry Me is the only one I've used on a regular basis. It gives the best colour of the lot, and moisturises well.

11. Nars blush in 'Deep Throat'

I also bought this in October in Sephora. I almost squealed when I saw the Nars stall in the shop as the only place in Ireland you can get Nars is either online or in Brown Thomas. In Dublin.

This blusher is amazing and also stays on for ages.

(I feel like I've said that a lot in this post.)

12. MAC Lipsticks

I bought my first MAC lipstick back in February which feels like absolutely ages ago. Except its not. These lipsticks don't dry my lips at all and are so pigmented. 

13. Nivea Lip Butters

(In general)

I know that people either love or hate these. I for one, love them. They don't stay on for long but are perfect as a base for lipsticks as they stop your lips drying out. I have three which are Vanilla Macedamia (pictured above), Caramel Cream & Raspberry Rosé. They also smell fantastic which is also great!

So those are my top 13 products of 2013 and I hope you enjoyed this post! 

Also, I want to wish you all a happy new year and say thank you for reading my blog and watching my videos.

Kate x

#ChristmasBloggers || FINAL POST! What I got for Christmas

Sadly, Christmas has been and gone, which means this is the last post of #ChristmasBloggers 2013! :((
So, although two days late I'm leaving my 'What I got for Christmas 2013' video below as I don't have time to take pictures. I hope you enjoy and I hope you had a merry Christmas!

IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE

AHHH NO NEED FOR ANY INTRO BECAUSE IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE WHICH MEANS TOMORROW IS CHRISTMAS WHICH MEANS GIVING GIFTS AND EATING YUMMY FOOD AHHHH.
ahem.
okay.

Hey huns!
So as I said it is Christmas eve. I am so unbelievably excited! Christmas is by far my favourite time of year. I can't wait for my mam, dad and brother to open the presents I got them!

 I don't actually make a list anymore, I usually just ask for one big-ish thing and let Santy do the rest! But this year I am asking for a new phone (preferably an iPhone) as my iPod is three years old and the battery dies after half an hour of using it, and also my current phone is really laggy, glitchy and crashes all the time. So a phone would be nice! I have also chosen a few makeup things as well which I can't wait to finally have.

I really hope you all have a safe and lovely Christmas and I'll blog soon!
Kate x

Winter Warmers || Christmas Nails

Hey huns!
So 'tis Christmas Eve Eve and I thought I'd share my Christmas nail tutorial with you! I hope you enjoy!
Kate

#ChristmasBloggers || Last Minute GIft Guide!

Hey huns!
So who can believe that its only three more days to CHRISTMAS!!! This one is a gift guide and although I have already a post on a gift guide for her and a video, I thought I'd do another for more DIY ideas and quick things because you might not be able to get to the shops.

I think this would be such a cute idea for anyone! It's super quick and easy, you just need a mug, marshmallows, candy canes & hot chocolate. (I can get all of this in my local shop) Its not at all expensive either, which is a bonus if you're on a budget!

I think this idea would suit ANYONE!
What you do is get a stocking and fill it up with an array of food, sweets, fizzy drinks etc. Or even just food in general, for example I bought my Da a big box of Fererro Rocher. Also, selection boxes work too!

So this one is definitely cheap cheap! But its the thought that counts, right?

You could also use a YouTube or Spotify playlist. This is a nice gift for friends and family as you can put all they're favourite songs on a CD and whenever they listen to it, they'll think of you! 

(Cheesy I know)

So those are my easy last minute ideas for those who don't or can't go to the busy shops last minute! I hope you enjoyed the post.

Kate x