A little bit of Heaven

Do you ever feel like a peaceful break? Somewhere close but far enough to get away from it all?

You all know or have heard of Inchydoney Lodge & Spa in West Cork. I know this hotel quite well. I grew up a few miles away from the hotel and I started my beauty career in their prestigious Spa. I am a regular makeup artist for weddings at the hotel so, to say I know it well, is an understatement.

So when I got to go there I was so excited to spend time as a guest rather than in work mode. 

As soon as we arrived we decided not to budge from the hotel for the whole 2 days - it's so easy to take a quick trip to Clonakilty for a wander which I love doing so much but, I really wanted to enjoy every single minute at Inchydoney and quoting John Spillane - "Wake up to the sound of the sea"

We arrived to "The Island" (as locals call it) on one of the best days - lots of sunshine and so, so mild. Not a puff in the air, hard to believe for January! We checked in and immediately relaxed into the soft, comfy couches with an Irish Mist (a signature liquor by Inchydoney) while our luggage was taken care of. Exactly what we needed after our 2 hour drive.

Irelands Top MUA

Opened my emails this evening to more fantastic news... I have just been nominated for "Ireland's Most Talented MUA" with RSVP Magazine, yay!

It is such an honour to see my name among the top MUA of Ireland - I am thrilled!

If you wish to vote for me you can do so HERE - thank you for your love & support

Lots of celebrating this weekend, A x

NYFW Fall 15

Here's a quick look at the NYFW Fall makeup trends so far. The makeup look for each designer is pretty without being overly done. Nude or barely-there lips all round with fresh, bright skin. Very feminine and elegant. 

Have a look at my favourite runway makeup:

BCBG

Temptu

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

Pat McGrath for MAC Cosmetics

MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Val Garland for MAC Cosmetics

REBECCA MINKOFF

Sarah Lucero for Stila

VICTORIA BECKHAM

Pat McGrath for MAC Cosmetics

YIGAL AZROUEL

Benkamin Puckey for Sephora

NICOLE MILLER

James Kaliardos for MAC Cosmetics

MARA HOFFMAN

Lottie for Maybelline NY

RICHARD CHAI LOVE

DONNA KAREN

Charlotte Tilbury

And some street style looks that I love:

SHELLY CORKERY

 Brown Thomas Ireland

ERIKA FOX

Retro Flame

JANA WIND

Blog

FER MEDINA

The Fashion State

NATALIE JOOS

Tales Of Endearment

FRAULEINNICO

Which is your favourite makeup look? We have 2 more days till NYFW ends so I will update if I see anything striking on the runways. A x

x x Happy Valentines x x

Happy Valentines everyone! I hope you will have a great weekend whether it be with your loved one, your family or friends. I have finally got around to another makeup tutorial and this one is super easy! You can pick out what part you like and adjust it to your own makeup. Enjoy the tutorial and please let me know if you'd like to see any other tutorial done - leave your comments in the box below this post!

FULL PRODUCT LIST:

FACE
Laura Mercier Radiance Primer
Mac Prolong Concealer in NC20
Makeup Forever HD Foundation No 123
L'oreal Glam Bronzer in Brunette
Satin de Chanel Radiance Powder
Mac Blusher in Fleur Power

EYES:
Mac eyeshadow: Nylon, Quarry, Shadowy Lady
Urban Decay eyeshadow: Bordello, Last Call & Snatch
Mac Fluidline in Black Traxx
Max Factor Masterpiece Mascara in Black
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipdown Pomade in Medium Brown
Lashes available at Le Beau Beauty

LIPS:
Mac lipstick in Syrup

Brushes used for eyes:
Fluffy brush: 224 Mac
Pencil brush: 219 Mac
Flat Shader: 213 Mac
Eyeliner: 266 Mac
Crease brush: 239 Mac


Thanks for watching, A x

It's Grammy time

Kim Kardashian

Penneys Spring Collection

Have a look at Penney's Spring Collection which will be in the shops pretty soon - I can't wait. Lots of colour and some gorgeous prints. Which do you like?

Pencilled in by MAC

MAC have launched 11 new lipliner shades now in carbon copy of our favourite lipsticks. And here they are - I can't wait to get buying :)

Edge To Edge

Rosy Rim

Fruit Cocktail

Chic Trick

Candy Yum-Yum

Talking Points

Ruby Woo

Follow Your Heart

Heroine

Nightingale

Cyber World

Which is your favourite?

A x

A Taylor Swift Inspired Makeup

I am loving everything about Taylor Swift at the moment - her music, her style, her locks and her makeup. She wears a beautiful flawless makeup, never over-doing it, while rocking a red lip! 

Here is my take on one of her more glam looks - the focus is on the red lip with a little darkness on the eyes with lashes ( I haven't gone as dark as the picture). Minimise the countering and blusher and keep skin fresh & dewy.