Beauty: YSL Kiss&Blush and Black Opium

I think I talked about this before. A fragrance can do so much to your personal style and feeling throughout the day itself. I think we all might get the feeling sometimes of wanting to change or spice things up a little. As my personal style is different from what I can wear in my office environment, I especially have the feeling this happens at least twice a year. The feeling to break free and just experiment with myself and style. YSL is a beaitiful example for that. I used to love Calvin Kleins Obsession for later in Fall as well as for nights out and evenings. Now I do still love that one, its just very hard to find and I was looking for something new. And I just remember having YSL Black Opium for a year now. Bying it last christmas for myself and taking the plunge in spending that money on one bottle only. I think I never had a perfume that long, is that saying anything about my social life? I hope not. Never the less, loving this fragrance right now and I thought its time I talk about it :)

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: The White Company "Fresh Fig"

Do you know this feeling when you are at your home; but you feel something is missing? Like a little detail in a corner or something that attracts the eye when you walk in? I belong to those people who spent an unknown amount on candles and flowers; yes they burn away or die eventually but its all about the details that make a home. At least in my eyes. I struggle from time to time to really feel home; most of the day I am away at work; when I return I seek the comfortable option; my bed. Instead I should opt for my living room; yet I dont really feel at home there. Dont get me wrong. Its only been a year since I moved in there; it requires work; but knowing I wont live there forever does changes things or at least my perspective.

Now I love a good homeware haul and luckly I found this brand called The White Company; they are your friend if it comes to blankets; candles or anything else that could be suitable for your home.

I spent a good amound of time on there before I made the decision to buy the "Fresh Fig" candle as well as the diffuiser. I do have loads of candles at home; but you know when you find a special one that is real nice so you dont want to use it to often? Yes thats the one. I am sure loads of you have heard of the Jo Malone candles; which I havent yet tried. I mean they look lovely but I just havent found the commitment to that scent yet; if you know what I mean.

With "The White Company" you have the perfect mix of both; a standout brand that still is reasonable to purchase in my eyes. -coming from me; a person who spents 40 Euro on candles ...cough

You can find both here on there UK Page; also they currently have up tp 40% off -a dream right?

Lots of love

B

Beauty: Kerastase Resistance Shampoo and Treatment Review

I think we all have struggled with our hairstyles or hair products at some point in our lifes right? I recently have tried to find a new product for myself that helps me deal with frizz as well as uncontrolable hair; its thin and I just cant deal with it hair :) Now I came across the new range by Kerastase; a brand I love and trust for about 6 years now. They always deliver a great product that support every hair challenge you are facing. Now the Resistance Range is a special one; you dont go the usual way about it; you start with the conditioner first; which is meant to renew the hair and its appearance; afterwards you use your balm-in shampoo; which is another first; it doesnt foam very quickly in hand yet if you massage it in your hair; you can feel it cleaning your skull the way you usually do. When I first started to use the shampoo; I felt very excited; yeah right about washing my hair; boring right. But I love to try new products so thats that. After the first few days I did notice my hair being very soft and well managed; yet as my hair is thin to begin with and not really damaged as much; I felt my hair being weighted down a little after a day. Which usually happens anyway; so I was ok with that/ A great thing that happened is that I could wake up the next morning; easily not washing my hair again and just walking out (after brushing it) because thats what It did to my hair; I never have a shampoo that lets me not wash it day in day out -which is annoying if I imagine there are people out there who can wash their hair only every second or third day; much healthier I imagine as well. After this upside; I found only little downside; I dont really like the smell that comes with it. Do you know the feeling when you bough a great product but you cant stand the smell? Yes; thats it. I first fought it was something I wore my perfum; deo or something; but nope; its the shampoo. Its a bit of a weird smell for me personally that follows me around all day; so I began to use it a little less these days; but I am sure to use it until I need to repurchase something similar.

Another great product I just love and I am sure you know it as well. I think it has been around for many years now; and similar more drugstore priced products have been released in the meantime; but I always choose to get the more pricy but way better Kerastase Elixir. It is an amazing hair oil; for split end as well as healthy hair; that makes at least my hair more managable as well as treating it. A great way to soften your hair with this as an example is to leave it in over night; and wash it out with your shampoo the next morning; I heard about this a while back and it almost feels like conditioning your hair just better ;) 

I have tried the versions by Garnier or other; but they never did feel the same way after ; so for me it is worth the almost 40 Euro; and it honestly last forever as well; no matter your hair lengh.

All in all; great product for a smiliar price range as I usually buy them (I always go to Peter Mark my local hair stylist to buy them) great pro and one little downside overall.

Have you tried it yet> Anything you recommend to styling thin hair?

Buy them here online

Karastase Elixir 

Lots of love, B

Hope you liked this one ;)

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: Slenderteadetox

If you follow me a while back now; you know I am all about the 80/20 rule. Anyway; I would have never guessed of myself in young and unhealthy years; that I would really focus that much on my health and what I eat and drink. Most of my friends; as well as myself would say I follow the 80/20 rule. I eat healthy 80% of the time; so when I do what those chips as a side; or that pizza on a weekend; I dont feel to gulty doing so. Ok; I know that sounds stupid; why would I do that to myself? Some people dont take on any extra weight drinking loads of coffe with milk; or earting bread; I think my body isnt made for that; I really need to keep moving as well as looking after what I eat day in day out.

So long story short; I found Slendertoxtea online; while browsing on EmShelx blog -amazing by the way- and thought I give them a try.

Now here comes the TMI; it is supposted to energize you in the morning; so instead of your coffee; you would drink tea; naturally wakes you up with your own energy instead of forcing you. Followed by the evening tea; which every two days gives your bowel as well as your metabolism a good cleanse and refresh. And rightly so; I think I have never felt as well balanced with tea before. Ok; I do go more to the toilet as before -way more- but as I have a tendency to experience some IBS syntoms; I am very happy about that. 

Ever heard of the saying; happy gut happy mood? Or something like that. I think that sums it up. 
I am very happy I tried the brand; and I still love it; I even ordered a second time. Now I dont know how depended it would make you; but if you experience some problems with hydration; and dont want to nec. drink 3 litres of water then this tea is worth a great deal.

Overall; It comes also with a cheap price in my eyes; for maybe 7- 14 days. The shipping was amazingly quick and I gen. had a good experience; but if you want more reviews; maybe have a look around online.

If you go on their page now; use Sep20 as code. You also get 20% off.

You can buy them here as well.
Hope you liked this little sidestep to the health department 
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

Beauty: July Favorites

This time in where has the time gone. Oh I meant July Favorites. Crazy where the time went right? I mean its early August; Holiday season for most of us and still I cant believe where the first six months went.

Nevertheless; I have a view favorites again this months which seem to reapear in the last two at least. Now that I am still traveling for work; I needed to keep my make up that I bring with me limited; now that I managed to do that. Above you find some of my essentials for my daily routine. Not much. I know but I am sure to pimp it up in August with a few new products I want to try.

1. Bobbi Brown Corrector

This little bad boy is my hero these days. While being in Germany with loads of heat; I hardly wear more then this and powder; to keep my T Zone clear. BB really clears my dark eye circles and lightens up my face. I am also almost running out; so def will purchase this soon again. Cant imagine buying any other product.

2. Victor&Rolf Flowerbomb

Yet again; I think its the third time buying this little bottle; serisously need to reconsider my use of this. Otherwise; can I please get a massive bottle?

3. Clinique Pop

Pow ! Would fit right with it. Its moisturizing it has a great color and come on for 19 Euro really affordable. I think this could be one of the products of the year for me. By the way; mine is "09 Sweet Pop"

4. Lancome Miracle Foundation

This is perfect for the summer girls. If you want little coverage but still dont trust yourself walking around with no make up; this is it. It still stays on your skin during the sun; with little or no retouching; application is super easy. What do you need more>

5. Last but not least; Capture your light favorite !!! This brand has gorgous choices; different options depending on skin color and the price is def. right for the product. My skin isnt breaking out at all -which could be expected -and it did last me ages; even though I use it almost every day now.

I hope you like this months/ last months favorites :)

See you with the next one

B

Lifestyle: Instagram

Hello people of the world. Long time no see right> I am sorry to not have updated you recently. |During my business trip; that is still ongoing I wasnt able to upload anything.

As you can see I have a little different view these days; only because I am working for a German market and have the chance to go into my country quartaly. Excited right? Some of you might have heard of my massive 13 hours Amsterdam stay on the airport; delayed flights and lost luggage included. Now that I am going "home" to Cork tmr; I finally found time yesterday to put a little update on my instagram post. I will also upload some favorites of last month later in this week; so keep an eye out for this one.

I am currently in Munich and the week before in Stuttgart; which made it easy for me to eat loads of German bread -yeah; thats a thing- and enjoy some sun while I am in Germany -30 degree tmr; serisously? 

Nevertheless; I do miss Cork. My washing machine and the relaxing atmosphere. So cant wait to be back home and see my friends.

Hope you are not to mad at me for not updating you sooner :)

Lots of love, B

Lifestyle: Instagram

Another week has passed and it almost crazy to think that next week is the end of July; freaking July people? What happened? I seriously cant mention it enough; I dont know where my time goes; at all.

After every weekend I think where my time has gone; I cant remember doing much at all lately.

Also; you must think I am crazy with all my food instagram pictures; but I am currently struggeling to find a good health balance; I sleep bad and I drink to much coffee -yeah yeah I know where this is going- I have not had coffee for a few days now; I feel slow and my brain somewhat feels it too if you know what I mean; I know I will drink coffee again but I need to be able to wake up without it; lately I couldnt. I think for me its always extreems when I decide to do something; health; fitness or something else; I do it and I do it all.

So much to my food pictures below :)

Hope you like this little rounup; for more just follow me on twitter or instagram :)

Lots of love,

B