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hi guys!

So all this news about the demise of GFC and google reader has put me in a bit of a spin, as I have not got a clue what is going on!

Everybody seems to be hopping on the bloglovin train, so to make sure that I can still keep in touch with everybody I guess I had to as well!

So here is a link to my bloglovin here   so give it a look and a follow :)

Also, leave all your new links below if I dont already follow you!

Thanks!

Niamh x

Benefit counter-Debenhams Belfast

Today I had to lovely encounter to get my make up applied free of charge by Benefit in Debenhams Belfast by the lovely Megan. I was browsing the aisles whilst waiting for my mother to hurry up when the lovely Megan approached me. After a friendly conversation and with me inquiring about some products she offered to do my whole make up and to give me some handy tips for skincare and make up application.


She asked me what type my skin is and what products I usually use, and gave an in depth consultation about what I should be using as I am only 20 and to make sure I'm using a mosituriser that will give benefits. All pretty mandatory but in light of what she has said, maybe my usual moisturiser is too rich and heavy.


For the prep she used the triple performing facial emulsion moisturiser which I adored! Very lightly scented, felt so creamy and light on the skin and give a beautiful sheen to the skin with light reflecting particles. Megan gave me the mirror to look at after applying this and I couldn't believe the difference in my skin with just moisturiser alone, I need to buy this at the end of the month! Even better that it had SPF and PA + + (to protect from UV rays) which she told me no other brand except Dior have in their products as they are all part of the LVMH brand.


Next, she applied the Porefessional primer which I am very impressed by. It definitely created a smoother base to my skin and didn't feel heavy on my skin, I'm always conscious of applying too much cosmetics and blocking my pores. She matched the 'Hello Flawless' foundation to the shade of 'Ivory believe' (or 'i'm pure lighter' if I wanted to go down a shade' and mixed the foundation with highlighter to give extra radiance. Megan applied the foundation with a normal blusher brush to buff into the skin and this was to avoid any tell tale brush strokes usually with foundation brushes. Skeptical at first, the finishing look was flawless! A final dusting of Ivory Hello Flawless powder and Hervana blusher and I was good to go :)


Amazing wee surprising treat for me as I had to go shop to shop with the ma, and that is a punishment I wouldn't wish on anyone! Megan was so lovely to talk too, highly informative and was really aiming to please to create a look that I would usually go for. There was no sales pitches being shoved down my throat, which I was originally intimidated by when she offered to do my make up, so it was an amazing experience!


Here is just a snap of the products used and I will go back at the end of the month to buy the moisturiser and perhaps the foundation. (I don't need anymore foundation but you can never have enough!)

Thanks for looking!

Niamh x

Lana Del Rey in L'Officiel Paris

I just seen these images from the L'Officiel photoshoot with Lana Del Rey and my jaw just dropped! I adore LDR, pure girl crush and naturally of course, I love her style. This photoshoot has taken it into a new level though, making her look like a temptress from the Mediterranean with the smouldering looks and the all too familiar religious imagery seen in Dolce & Gabbana.  I know that she was styled in Roberto Cavalli for the shoot on the bed, stunning!

I cant cope with how beautiful she looks!

What do you all think?

Niamh x

 

 

Style gallery-Linda Evangelista

I absolutely adore Linda Evangelista! I am obsessed with the whole supermodel era of the last 80's and 90's that really kicked off the whole phenomenon that we have today with the interest with models and what they bring to Fashion. Along with the greats, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Helena Christensen and Stephanie Seymour they defined a whole era and generation for high octane glamour and style! Her famous uttering that she doesnt get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day is testament to how they changed the game for models, as before they were usually paid with clothes from the designers.

Linda is the original muse as before she chopped her hair off and dyed it red she was barely known, but that hair changed everything! So much so that im always tempted to cut all my hair off and do a Linda and go through every style and colour that she has. I adore the platinum blonde number, as a natural brunette I would never dream of going to the other side especially as I have quite dark colouring and wouldnt suit, but its suits her beautifully that im so envious! I have to keep telling myself that im not 6ft with sharp angular features that are needed for such a brave choppy style, alas!

Even today as she is in her 40's she is still adored within the fashion world and has some prestigious contracts, especially prada and Versace who she has long connections with. We all know Naomi, Helena and Cindy are no stranger to the catwalk still and Stephanie is the face of Jason Wu's latest campiagn, just showing that these women, and I cant stress that enough, are in hot demand and are not going anywhere! As the fashion industry are obsessed with youth this is a refreshing change as these women breath experience, confidence and style that I feel many models now dont have.

Do any of you have a favourite supermodel?

Niamh x

China Doll Outfit Look

Chinadoll outift look by niamhgoodwin featuring river island

This is the look that i have created for www.chinadollboutique.com and their fantastic competition that they are holding for bloggers at the moment. I urge everybody to head over to their side, as there are some BEAUTIFUL clothes that I'm saving up to buy. Have my eye on this dress and an amazing embellished skirt.

What do you think lovelies?

Niamh xx

Look of today-earrings

I LOVE earrings!! Its my go to piece of accessory that I always make sure I am wearing when leaving the house, infact ive even planned my outfits around certain pairs to ensure they have full impact and are always on show.

So trailing through a few looks I can across this image and what really stood out to me was how the earrings played a central part in the assorted looks and took central position. They really grab your attention and focus in on the face, and with a stunning pair of faux sparkly diamonds they can really illuminate your face and make your eyes shine! If youre having a bad hair day and just scrape your hair into a bun, a gorgeous pair of drop earrings will distract the eyes to them and immediately you feel more chic and comfortable with your outfit.

So I really loved these tassel earrings which I have been admiring for a while, and the only place where I can really find them online (I havent really looked in any shops in town) at an affordable price was Argento. I love Argento and I'm lucky that I live in Belfast were the owner, Peter Boyle, originally set up his first shop and also have a sale shop were I always buy fabulous chandelier earrings at an amazing price. Their loyalty card is always a bonus, just a few more stamps away from a few pounds off my next purchase :)

So here are two images taken from Argento's website that I have found that fit in with the tassle trend that I am loving this season! I loved the dark red pair, but there are an assortment of colours and the dark gunmetal ball and chain pair really caught my attention!

So what do you think? Do you love earrings as well or can live without them? What is your go to accessory?

Niamh x