A Snapshot of Christmas 2013

Winter is coming....

I'm so very excited this time of year! Here are just a few things catching my attention right now... 

Jazz hands

Hectic social life at the moment; matches, celebrations, gigs, dinner dates, concerts, pubs, clubs, dancing and all that jazz-I'm wrecked! And frankly a little run down (I sound like a seal who smokes 40 a day)-hoping next week that I can catch up on some reading and exercise and home cooking and NOT spending my money! 

Nail It-Aztec

Since I have started my very own nail art Facebook page (hint, hint, nod, nod, ahem-here's the link!) I have found myself experimenting a lot more with colours and pattern. The look I'm loving the most at the moment is the Aztec pattern; a whole lotta colour made interesting with simple use of white and black!

Nail It-Tuxedo-ed!

I had to try these little tuxedos! Found these on Wah Nails

Starting the Shenanigans Early...

 I doubt that nail art was ranked anywhere on St. Patrick's conquests, but sure-all in the spirit of Paddy's week!

Having a Ball

Graduation celebrations were done in style, with a beaded gown that I came across in a local secondhand shop for €70. But of course it was going to have to be a little bit glam-I'm a grown-up lady now don't you know!

Nail It

If there's anything I love more than polka dots, it's nail varnish. And having 10 mini canvases at my disposal, well-I'm in heavan! Still have yet to "nail" my polka dot creations (do you know how hard it is to get each invidiual dot the same size as the last!) but what do ya think? :)

Well, fancy that!

StyledOn Community Round Up

...this week's featured StyledOn member ;)

Flo & Snow

Sketch of Florence Welch by Amy Mc Mahon(sister)

Ireland does not lend itself to pretty concert clothes come festival time. They can hold all the summer concerts they want-it's a rare occassion that the weather will oblige the avid concert goer. Luckily, the Irish weather has equipped us with an inherent trait-being prepared. For all eventualities!

My sister and brothers were ever so kind to present me with three tickets to the Phoenix Park gig for my birthday, with such headliners as Florence + the Machine and Snowpatrol. I, on many an occassion, have been likened to the fiery Florence herself and Snowpatrol were my all time favourite band when I was 15. Weather forcast-bleak. Mud-most definitely. Day ruined? No chance, a little dull weather would never dampen my spirits.

Light garments such as a summer dress and tights kept me cool while layers such as cardigan and floral scarf equipped me for night time chills (We really go all out for concerts, hardcore and hopping til the very last note!)

Dress-€5, H&M; Belt-€5; Sunglasses-Present

 Of course rain jacket and wellington boots finish any Irish festival attire and just for fun and maybe just for a little colour in the dull July weather, bright clashing prints, jewellery and sunnies almost made me forget the damp and cold. Throw in a packet pasta lunch and really one can't go wrong ;)

Hint #3

Rosy Lips, crimson nails and fluttering eye lashes....

Fancy Dress...

...so em...I'm a little late with this post....but seeing as Holloween is over and neither of my Halloween costumes were all that sppoky I guess I can share them with you anyway ;)

The Queen of Hearts:
hand made card collar and crown
and I was handing out little red hearts all night!

My other also involved white make up and red lips....

...my trusty Japanese Geisha costume!

Party Time

Wow I'm tired this morning! But happy. :) What better way to shake the blues than a party, eh? Two friends of mine had their joint 21st last night and I went all out to look amazing. I really think half the fun is in planning and preparing the whole look for the night ;)

Like curling hair and painting nails....

...practicing in my newest bargain-€5 black heels....
....taming the frizz....
...bitta powder, bitta eyeliner...
...being so excited to wear brand new purchaces...
...also not forgetting little gifts and my signature handmade cards....
...et voilá!

Great night (and early morning!) had by all ;)

Tulle skirt-present, Primark, £10
Tights-Madrid, €20
Belt-Madrid, €12
Top-Enable Ireland Charity Shop, €4
Shoes-Shoe Rack, €5

Valentines

Looking forward to Valentines

For Valentine's night's outting.

Perfect me gift-thank you x
Perfect night xx