Quick & Simple Storage Idea

This cute storage idea is literally the best thing ever and it's so cheap, quick and simple. All you need is:

Mason Jar- I got mine for €1.50 in IKEA

Assorted ribbon of choice- I got mine in Hickeys but recently picked up more in Tiger stores approx €2 per ribbon roll

Cut a long section of ribbon and tie it in a bow around the lid of the bottom section of the jar! It's that quick and simple, but the result is gorgeous. I doubled up the bow using a different style ribbon in the same colour. 

 I made one for my make up remover cotton pads and one for my cotton buds. They just look so cute on my dresser! Plus closing the lids prevent dust settling on the cotton pads. It really helps declutter and organise my dresser. 

Hope you enjoyed this little storage idea. Let me know if you want more tips. 

Have a great week!

Love Laura

xox 

70's Vibes By The Sea

I'm just in love with my new mini skirt!!! There's such a 70's vibe off the print and we all know the 70's trend is super hot right now! For my latest look I have gone for a very toned down version of this trend. 

Pairing my busy print skirt with this crisp white sleeveless shirt makes the outfit fresh and ready for the summer sun. The shirt has the cutest bow attached around a peter pan collar. It's already become one of my favourite wardrobe staples for summer!

Skirt / Zara (here)

Top / Zara (here)

Shoes / Zara (here)

Watch / Michael Kors

Sunglasses / Marc by Marc Jacobs

Hope you all enjoyed my latest look. 

Have a great weekend. 

Love Laura

xox

Emma Hardie Cleansing Cloths

These facial cleansing cloths are amazing! 

I wasn't on the market for cleansing cloths or should I say I didn't realise I was on the market for them until the sample caught my eye while I was having a little nosey around Space NK in Dublin City. 

The box of 3 cleansing cloths is only €12, you may think this is bonkers because they look just like face cloths but believe me they are so much more than that...!!!

 

The dual sided facial cleansing cloth works with your cleanser enhancing its benefits while gently refining and exfoliating your skin. 

The muslin side helps remove any leftover cleanser residue, makeup and dirt while gently exfoliating. While the super soft microfibre side is gentle on sensitive areas and further removes residue and makeup. 

Using upward strokes the cloths help improve skins appearance and elasticity and are great on any skin type, dry, oily, aged, you name it. 

After using the cloths my skin definitely looks brighter, more radiant and feels super clean!

The cloths can be used both morning and evening. The best part? They can be chucked into the washing machine and reused time and time again without loosing their luxurious feeling. 

I am hooked! If you have used these I would love to hear your feedback!

Love Laura

xox 

Laura Loves... Dream Dots for Spots

Drop the toothpaste, sudocrem or whatever else your using to dry up those pesky pimples. Pick up a pack of Dream Dots for Spots!

We all suffer from those pesky pimples at some point and it always seems to be when we have a big night out or an event coming up. I have been using Dream Dots for a while now and have to say they are the holy grail quick fix for clearing spots asap!

After your nighttime skincare ritual but before applying your moisturiser peel off a single Dream Dot and place it directly on top of the spot (you may apply your moisturiser after). The Dot creates a silky feel second skin, waterproof seal that prevents any further dirt or bacteria entering your spot while it works overnight to remove pus and heal it. In the morning the peel the Dot off and reveal that the spot is visibly clearer, redness is reduced and it's less painful. Magic!

Dream Dots are non invasive and gentle working on the skin so this process can be repeated again until the spot has cleared. 

I love this product! There are loads of Dots in the packet so your definitely getting good value! It has now become my go to product when I feel a spot coming and it definitely gets the "Laura Loves" seal of approval!

Hope you enjoyed this post. If you have used this product before I would love to hear your thoughts on it. 

Love Laura 

xox

Dream Dots for Spots approx €15 for a pack of 24 Dots. Available at Lloyds, Sam McCauleys, Cara and McCabes pharmacies as well as online at www.dreamdotsforspots.com

Laura Loves... Makeup Revolution Aqua Seal

I'm loving everything in the Makeup Revolution range! Especially the new Aqua Seal liquid eye primer & sealant. 

 

It's a water like texture primer which can be used under your eyeshadow to prime and intensify or worn over your eyeshadow to seal and waterproof your look! 

I use it with the Makeup Revolution pure pigment eyeshadow pots. It further intensifies the already highly pigmented eyeshadow, making your eyes pop and do all the talking!!!

Screw off the handy dropper and dip an angled brush directly into the Aqua Seal. Dip the brush straight into the pigment pot and tap off the excess. Use it to line along your lash line or as an all over colour for a super intense, super shimmery look. 

Once it's applied to the skin, it dries and seals in the colour. It won't budge until you rub it off using plenty of makeup remover, which is brilliant for those long party nights! 

 

Makeup Revolution Aqua Seal *

Makeup Revolution Pure Pigments in Confront *

MAC angled brush

 

 

Makeup Revolution Aqua Seal liquid eye primer is unlike any primer I have ever used before! It creates intensity, provides a waterproof gloss, it seals your look creating a glamorous finish which lasts the whole day and it's super pocket friendly! 

I highly recommend this product!

It definitly gets the "Laura Loves..." seal of approval!

Have a great week!

Love Laura 

xox 

(* gifted from Makeup Revolution)

'Undress Me Too' With MUA (Mini Makeup Haul)

I was in Superdrug recently and saw they had a 3 for 2 offer across all MUA products! I love 3 for 2 offers and this brand is so purse friendly that I figured it would be rude not to avail of this fab offer!!! 

Here's what I picked up:

 

 

Mosaic Bronzer / MUA / €3.50

I picked this bronzer up in the colour 'Natural Glow' (shade 1). This was the cheapest of the three products so, with the 3 for 2 offer, I practically got it for free! I love it, the colour isn't overpowering and it has a lovely rosy tint to it which looks great worn both above and below the cheekbones! However, it's definitely not the best bronzer I've used but I would reccomend it for a cheap, cheerful and natural everyday bronzer. 

Pro-Base Fixing Mist / MUA / €6.00

I have never tried anything like this product before, honestly, due to the fact that I find them quite gimmicky! All you have to do is spray it over your finished makeup and it's meant to seal in your look all day long! I have used it but I can't say I noticed any dramatic difference to the longevity of my makeup.

I like the idea of it, but, does it work... The jury is still out on this one!

 

 

'Undress Me Too' Eyeshadow Palette / MUA / €5.00 

The colours in this palette are so beautiful. It is essentially a nude palette, but the gorgeous bronze shimmers can take you from daytime to nighttime in one easy swoop! To my surprise the quality of the individual eyeshadows are fantastic, they apply easily and stay on all day/night!

  

Here I created a simple daytime nude look by placing the lighter glitter bronze at the tear duct and worked outwards using a gradient of darker colours. A sweep of black liner and you're ready for a night on the town!

My favourite product is definitely the 'Undress Me Too' eyeshadow palette, and it's only a fiver!

Have you used these products? 

I'd love to hear your feedback!

Thanks for reading,

Love Laura

XOX

New MAC Lippies

Hello lovelies! Hope your all having a fab weekend?!

I'm home a week from my fantastic holiday to Orlando, Florida! Sad to be back but I'm having loads of fun experimenting different looks using all of the cosmetics I bought while I was there!

I wanted to share with you three MAC lipsticks I purchased in America that I absolutely adore! I literally had to drag myself away from the MAC store because they were such a bargain compared to buying them in Ireland / the UK I was afraid I'd buy the lot!

 

 

Left to right: Up The Amp / Crème d'Nude / Girl About Town

My favourite out of the three has to be "Up The Amp" it immediately caught my eye from the lipstick stand, the colour is so unusual and unlike any lip colour I own already.

"Girl About Town" is fabulous, I know a lot of people who wear it and swear by it, so I decided to pick it up for myself.

My least favourite to my surprise is "Crème d'Nude", the only reason being that is it's far to close to my natural skin colour and when I have it on it looks as if I have no lips!!! However in saying that it does look lovely with heavy lip liner outlining the lips or with a lipgloss overlay but unfortunatly I wouldn't wear it on its own. 

Hope you enjoyed my little lippie post,

If you have any questions don't hesitate to comment below,

Have a great day,

Love Laura

XOX

So...?

Feels like I've been transported back in time! This 90's favourite is making a big comeback with more and more fabulous new fragrances available, there's a scent to suit everybody! I was lucky enough to be sent some products by So...? to review. 

 

 

 

So...? Fragrances Eau De Toilette 30ml / €6.95 , 50ml / €9.95 , Body Fragrance 75ml / €1.99

Available from Penneys, Superdrug and selected Pharmacies

The So..? original fragrance has to be my favourite! The scent is so fresh and delicate, with notes of orange flower, rose, jasmine, vanilla and sandlewood. It's so girly yet not overwhelming, it's perfect for everyday wear!

So...? Sexy is one of the newest So..? fragrances available. The packaging designs are fab, I love the fishnet design on So...? Sexy. The scent is similar to the original So...? fragrance with notes of mandarin, rose, jasmine, sandlewood and musk but with a flirtier fruitier edge. Perfect for everyday or evening wear!

Even though these fragrances are Eau de Toilette the scent lasts for ages and is released beautifully from the skin throughout the day! 

However as for the body fragrances, I'm not a fan of body fragrance (I even try to avoid scented deodorants). I think they end up smelling very overpowering, very chemical and stale. I highly recommend spending the extra few quid for an Eau de Toilette which will smell much better and last much longer. 

Those of you who know me know I love my luxury fragrances! But after trying the So..? Fragrances again after all these years made me remember that you don't have to fork over big bucks to smell fabulous! These purse friendly, stylish fragrances are the perfect everyday scent and they even fit in your handbag! What more could you want!

Have a great week!

Love Laura xox

Payot Paris Masque D'Tox

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT

 

Payot's Masque D'Tox literally does exactly what it says on the tin 'detoxifying radiance mask'. I haven't been this excited about a product in a long time!

After cleansing the skin apply this sweet smelling smooth pink cream generously all over the face (avoiding eye contours). After time it begins to harden into a mask, leave it on for up to ten minutes and wash it off. The results are noticeable straight away: skin is dewy, less fatigued, more youthful, hydrated, radiant and super soft! 

Suitable for combination skin types it can be used once or twice a week or whenever your skin needs a beauty boost! However I would promote this product as a 'quick fix' beauty booster, yes I found the results incredible but I didn't find them long lasting. I would use this product every weekend before a night out for gorgeous glowing skin!

The science! What does it contain:

• Extracts of grapefruit : Astringents and hydrating agents.
  Bioecolia : Regulates and restores balance to skin flora.
  Extract of Smithsonite : Protects the cells and combats stress.
  Allantoin : Hydrates and reduces irritation.
  Kaolin : Absorbs and eliminates impurities, cleanses the skin.
  Malachite extracts : Purifies, drains and promotes the elimination of toxins.

Available from many pharmacies and beauty salons across the world find your nearest salon here. RRP €25.

Hope your all having a great weekend!

Love Laura

XOX

Prezzies

I wanted to post this weeks ago but I've been so busy!

Sorry it's late! 

Here's a few prezzies I received for Christmas from some people who mean the world to me. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a great week!

Love Laura xox