Lifestyle: Instagram

I uploaded my Instagram update a little late this week but the weekend was so short and you know, sometimes life just comes in the way. I try to be as constant with my updates as possible, and I hope you still enjoy them.

Hope you have a great start in the week, B

Lifestyle: Instagram

Having a busy week ahead I tried to keep this weekend again low profile. Hope you have a great start in the week. Over the next weekend I will be in Munich and Stuttgart for my jobl traveling around for some meetings. So hopefully there will be way more to share over Instagram and on here 

Beauty: Valentino Donna

Do you know this feeling when you have to many choices and you dont know what to choose from? Yeah this is me when I walk into Boots or Debenhams when it comes to picking a new perfume for myself or a present :) Now that I slightly change my personality; just kidding. The way I approach new brands and products; I came across Valentino Donna. Its a amazing fragrance; of course. One of the reasons why I picked it up is the actress/model Asdrid Berges Frisbey; which I adore. She has a very natural way about her that I envy very much. Anyway; this lead me to this perfume, not nec. the choise because it reminds me a little of Victor&Rolf Flower Bomb (which I also own) but its much darker and more feminine; less girly I would say. It smells like fresh flowers; in a rainy garden -or something like that anyway :)

Just love love love it :) 

Any current and new favorites from your side?

I think a perfume can change so much of a persons personality and style; its crazy and I love it 

Lots of love 

B

Lifestyle: Instagram

Hello peps; back to another week of my weekly Instagram Update. Hope you are all doing well. After a very relaxing weekend I should feel fresh and ready to start in the week; instead .. I am planing holidays :)

Over Sunday evening I found myself with two friends in a Spa in Douglas; which was a very great way to spent the day. My skin in general is not bad;but I still see and feel a little difference after the facial; probably because I halway smiled through it; it was just so weird to let someone else do my skin routine.

Otherwise I finally dudged the bullet and went for the Nutribullet; I am sure you have seen that on my Instagram feed lately; what can I say -I love it :

Bye Bye Spa

Hope you have a great start in the week; mine as usual starts with coffee

B

Lifestyle: Instagram

Hello all; I dont know why and how; but I feel things are changing a little; or at least I have the feeling things in my life will change. I am trying to get the grip back into my life; meaning that all over September I hardly ever went running outside; I was a hard core sugar addict thanks to my work schedule and quarter end; now that we have October and a new quarter I feel like a lot is off my shoulders even though it isnt. If you know what I mean. I recently feel much better if I have a weekend where I just relax and clean my apartment; read a book and go to the cinema. Instead of doing anything amazing; and that scares me; I rely way to much on my quiet weekends and I already know; I will regret them because I could do so much more right?

So this is where I went crazy. I try to see some of my friends that life in Paris or London over October and November; so I get to see them as well as a different city again - not that I havent been- and I am still struggeling to find a good date to fly to New York and Chicago; any ideas on that? Always welcome.

Never the less; above you can see a little collection over the past few days as usual. Hope you like them; let me know if I should change anything about updating you guys on that one ;)

All the love

B

Lifestyle: Instagram

Yet another week pased in September and I really get the feeling of Autumn these days; the trees have less leaves; the wind and rain is the usual to be honest and I def. will wear more scarfs for sure. Now Cork isnt much of a summer destination anyway; so I dont think I need to adapt to much; I love Fall though so I am super excited to all the food and clothes; and different makeup. I am much more a winter person than a summer person for sure.

Over the weekend I also managed to finally read "The girl on the train" which took me forever to start; I bought it in January and now its Sep. crazy right? But its soo good; I do understand the comparision to Gone Girl to some respect; but its pretty awesome on its on.

Other then that I just had a much needed relaxing evening. I am looking forward to this (end) of the week; recently I cant really get excited about Mondays; I wonder why :)

Hope you have a lovely week

Lots of love

B

Lifestyle: Instagram

So last week was pretty stressful; I mean it must have been for people wgo went to the Fashion Week over the weekend as well right? I dont think I could fully relax over the weekend as well. So hopefully I manage to leave work on time and just relax; I should most def. go for a run though -lazy me-

Last week was pretty special though as well; I went to see Maze Runner -which was pretty good- as well as going to a concert; Orchestra so to say. Which was amazing; but it went on till midnight; so that was pretty late as well. Other then that; my weekend was full of food as always and I am happy to start the new week.

Lots of love;

B

Lifestyle: Meeting Must Haves; what are yours?

I think we all know the struggle; having to face meeting after meeting; while keeping our energy levels high as well as keeping focus all day long. Being a organised person myself; I love thise challenges; it basically makes me wake up and get excited even more on such days. But then again it takes a lot of preperation to do so. I always thoughts its funny to read more about such things; like how to stay positive; how I organise myself and many more; now I am then one telling you guys what helps me. Great turn around ;)

I recently have been asked what my Meetings Must Haves are; so

below I have thought of some helpful tips or things you can do to make everything run smoothly.

1. Filofax

First things first; try to get some sort of calender in your hands. Either on your phone; notebook or a filofax like mine above. I think I have mine since fifth great -yeah no kiddn- I changed colours throughout the years; but I always had one. Its great to plan when you have free time and when you might have to run through the day.

2. Outfit

This is for me as important as the other point. I need to plan what to wear during those meetings. The day before I lay out different option and try to find the best suited one. Now it can be smart casual or more strickt; all depending on your outfit on that day. I usually go for a dress; that looks smart and mix it up with my leather jacket if I have a evening dinner included. It just make everything a bit more relaxed in my eyes. Also; big enough handbag. You will need it; trust me ;)

Heels to walk in; I would say if you can walk in them and have worn them before yes; otherwise; why not go for a different option? Wear mid heels or wedges. 

3. Details

What is the saying? The devil lies in the details?

If you know you will walk around all day; and might meet up with friends or colleagues after work as well; plan your foot gear as well as make up in advance as well. Maybe you need to touch on it later in the day; so bring your make up bag as well. Also; no one wants to run out of batterie right? Recently I purchased a portable charger; yes I just gave in. But after hours of being on Instagram or Facbook; trying to get hold of people on the way; this might just save your day.

4. Make up

As a little ad on; dont wear to much make up. It will ruin your face by the end of the day. Maybe start with your usual daily make up routine and then built it up during the day if you have a few meetings running .

A great little detail there; focus on one point that you like; could be your eyes or lips. A great red lip never failed; so if it comes to it; 

I think overall; just make sure you can handle as many meetings a day you have planned; try to get a pamper day in between the week to relax either during sport or a relaxed dinner at home and just enjoy the free time as much as you can.

I think this is about it; I hope you enjoyed this little adventure 

Let me know what you think

Also a great way to take part

B

Lifestyle: Instagram

What a week. I am serisoulsy still not over how great the Electric Picinc in Dublin was. I went with one of my friends from work; hired a car and went up to Stradbally. The weekend was full of bands like FKA Twigs* amazing human being. As well as old school bands like Blur and Interpol; to name the big ones. I also got to see Florence and the Machine twice; once at the festival and another time during their gig in Dublin; in the 3 Arena. I will upload more pictures on both .

Hope you have a great start in the week. Mine will soon be filled with loads of Starbucks Coffee :)

B

Lifestyle: Instagram

I think this might be the first post in two weeks if not more. I felt really bad for not posting anything and I did notice a different routine during these weeks; but work, weather conditions and basically life made it impossible for me to keep up. I have so many things I want to tell you guys; and talk about ; yet its hard to find the time. Also about two weeks ago; I caught myself thinking that what I do; isnt really what I want to do at all. I had a look around; thinking that Beauty or products itself werent the reason I wanted to start a blog again. And that just threw me off I think.

Now after a bit of a break; I think I see more clearly what I can and want to do. Also; if feel I am surrounded with people who dont really know what I do in my private life; so they dont know why I am so in love with Instagram and coffee pictures. Maybe that will change at some point; but in the meantime; I really want to try harder again; put my foot down and start fresh.

I also really want to buy a Canon to possible film youtube videos. I know many amazing bloggers dont even do that and still are amazing. But I think maybe I could find my way there and move forward in that way>?

I hope you dont mind me chatting away like this' I just needed to get it all out I guess. In a time where everyone is oh so perfect; its hard to miss your personal goals when you are keen to get better at something you have a passion about.

Lots of love ; more soon on Thursday.

My upload times will stay the same as before:)

Maybe a change of my bloglayout and design helps? Different and better pictures/ I think I am gen. missing improvement...

Lifestyle: Instagram

Another weekend gone. I think I need to change the theme on my after weekend post`s right? As you can see above my weekends are filled with the usual food porn :) and running. Our weather here in Cork has been really miserable and just down right cuddle moodish -if thats a thing- so I am actually happy back at work; hiding behind my desk. Cant do much outside anyway. I also have a holiday planned; oh wait. Not really. I want to go away for a few days; dont pay to much and just explore and all of that next week. I am really bad when it comes to holiday plans during the summer' as you might have noticed already.

Nevertheless; here we go with another week. Lets do this !!! :)

B

Fashion: Quick fix. Office Hours Lookbook

Follow Suit/ Office Hours by followlittlesecret featuring a leather tote

Gone Girl/ Office Hours by followlittlesecret featuring Michael Kors

I havent been the best recently when it comes to blog posts you must think. I currently try to restructure a lot so I think this process shows; so I hope you can forgive me for the lack of great pictures (or better ones) I am sure to update you all next week; so I can take loads of pictures over the weekend as well as hoping for some sun.

Lots of love in the meantime; I hope you like these office outfits; during the summer months its really nice to "dress up" a little.

Lots of love

B