SEPHORA HAUL!!!

Hellooooo :)


How are you all? Hope you're enjoying this fab weather we've been having here in Ireland! So.. I mentioned in my last blogpost that I was going to Boston - I'm back! I'm so sad to be home, I had a great time. I did get to do tons of shopping though! I filmed a video on this and I was really hoping that I'd be able to edit it but sadly I still can't get that working :( Instead of leaving it, I said I'd do a blogpost instead :) I can't wait to use all of my new stuff.. Also if you'd like other hauls (like drugstore and MAC) and an updated make up collection then let me know :)

LAVANILA deodorant 1.7 oz - $14
GLAMGLOW Thirtsty Mud Hydrating Treatment 1.7 oz - $69*
SEPHORA Rose face mask - $6
SEPHORA Rose eye mask - $5
KAT VON D Shade & Light contour palette - $46
TOO FACED Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette - $49
FIRST AID BEAUTY 5 in 1 eye cream - $32*

TOO FACED Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer - $30*
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal - $38*
HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Palette - $58*
SEPHORA Pro Allover Powder Brush #61 - $46
NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Powder - $36*
MARC JACOBS O!Mega Bronzer - $49

SMASHBOX Primer Water - $32*
MARC JACOBS Instamarc Contour Powder - $49
URBAN DECAY Naked Skin Powder Foundation - $36*
TOO FACED Hangover X Face Primer - $32
SMASHBOX Step-By-Step Contouring Kit - $45*
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Brow Powder Duo (Medium Brown) - $23*

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - $29*
LAURA MERCIER Loose Setting Powder - $37*
URBAN DECAY Sheer Revolution Lipstick (Liar) - $22*
URBAN DECAY Naked Skin Foundation - $39*
SEPHORA Lustre Matte Lip Colour (Nude Pink Luster) - $16
BITE Luminous Creme Lipstick Duo (Fig/Date) - $12

SEPHORA Eyeshadow in Faux Fur Jacket & Satin Corset - $12
STILA Eyeshadow in Kitten - $18*
LAURA MERCIER Liquid Lip Colour (Nude Rose) - $28*
MAKE UP FOR EVER Mat Bronze (20) - $32*
SMASHBOX 15 HR Hydrating Foundation - $42*
SEPHORA Teint Infusion Foundation - $24
MAKE UP FOR EVER Compact Shine On (3) - $30*

TOO FACED Glitter Glue - $20*
SEPHORA Lustre Matte Lip Colour (Fig Lustre) - $16
SEPHORA Cream Lip Stain (Polished Purple) - $13
BENEFIT Gimme Brow (Light/Medium) - $24*
LAURA MERCIER Secret Brightening Powder - $24
SMASHBOX Hydrating Undereye Primer - $29*

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Clear Brow Gel - $22*
TARTE Maracuja Creaseless Concealer - $24
SMASHBOX BB Concealer - $25
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Brow Wiz (Medium Brown) - $21*


All the products that are marked with a * are available to buy online (with Irish shipping) or in store! Just click on the * and it will bring you to the website :) Also, if you'd like any individual product reviews let me know.

Thanks so much for reading!

Shannon x

P.S I have a really exciting highlighter review coming tomorrow.. It's from No7 :)

My Make Up Collection

Hello everyone :)

I'm going to America in 29 days (not that I'm counting!) and I plan to add quite a few new products to my collection. I thought that I would share my current collection with you and then do an updated version next month if anyone is interested? I won't go into too much detail but if you want a more in-depth view of any section let me know!

My drawers are the 'Malm' drawers in white, my dressing table is also 'Malm' in white (IKEA) 

and my chair is from Dunnes Stores!

My illuminated mirror is by No7 at Boots, normal mirror is from IKEA. My hair straighteners are Rose Gold GHD's.

My brush holders are plant pots from IKEA

I'm thinking about doing a post on my eyeshadow palette collection! Let me know if you would be interested in that :) I'm also working on an updated skin care routine. Thanks so much for reading.

Love Shannon x

Easy Peasy Pancakes

Hello there :)

Seeing as tomorrow is pancake tuesday (YESSSS!), I thought I'd share my super simple recipe for pancakes! When I say super simple I mean super simple.. Like I don't even use measurements. 

What you'll need :

• Plain Flour
• Milk
• Eggs
• Oil/Butter/Margarine for frying
• Sugar (optional)
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Frying Pan
• Whisk
• Fish Slice

Method :

1. The first thing I do it fill the bowl about half way with flour. I then make a well in the middle of the flour (this is where I'm going to put the eggs). If you want to add sugar now is the time to do it. I reckon 2 or 3 tablespoons but it's all personal preference. The reason that I don't add sugar is because I like sweet toppings so there's no need.
2. Add two eggs to the well in the flour.
3. Pour in the milk while mixing simultaneously. I do this until I get a texture that looks like double cream or until it coats the back of a spoon. You can make them as thick or thin as you like but I like mine to be more crepe-like than american pancakes. 

Cooking :

1. I always use margarine to fry my pancakes but you could use coconut oil, vegetable oil or butter. Bring the pan to a medium heat and then add a knob of margarine and let it melt.
2. Pour in the pancake batter in an even, thin layer. You could transfer the mix to a jug or use a ladle to pour the batter. When the batter no longer has liquid around the edges, it's time to flip the pancake.
3. Flip the pancake using a fish slice or spatula and cook until evenly browned. 
4. When it's cooked on both sides you're done! Add whatever toppings you like and enjoy :)

Toppings :

You could use whatever your heart desires. Some of my personal favourites are bacon and maple syrup (A bit of mashed banana makes it amazing!), the classic combination of sugar and lemon juice and Nutella with strawberries! You could always have savoury pancakes and use the pancakes like bread for a "sandwich". 

Maple Syrup

Sugar & Lemon

Have fun with all your creations and eat as much as you can!!

Love Shannon x

Stila Eyes Are The Window Palette - Spirit (Review & Swatches)

Hello everyone :)

I received this palette for Christmas and I've been loving it ever since! I believe there are four different palettes in this collection. I got mine from Sephora in the US but for people in Europe you can also purchase them by clicking here. 

The palette comes with 12 shadows. There are two matte shades and the rest are shimmery or have a satin finish. The case is magnetised and it feels like it's good quality. The packaging is unbelievably beautiful! The lid is a mirrored rose gold and the bottom is mirrored gold. I love the fact that it has a decent sized mirror for when you're on the go!

L-R : Kitten, Oasis, Wheat, Chinois, Puppy, Jezebel, Golightly, Slate, Pigalle, Barefoot, Espesso, Pewter.

I was really happen when I discovered that this palette has the famous "Kitten" eyeshadow in it.. And the hype is real, it's stunning! These shadows are really blendable and very wearable also.

I'm really impressed and I will definitely be picking up more of these when I go to Boston next month! If you would like some looks using this palette then let me know :)

All in all I'd give this palette 9/10. The only thing that I'm taking away a point for is that it doesn't have a darker matte shade - otherwise it's perfect!

Will you be purchasing this? Let me know!

Love Shannon x

What I Got For Christmas 2014

Hi guys :)

I thought I would share with you what I got for Christmas this year! Just a little disclaimer - I know I got a lot of stuff and I'm very lucky and I'm very thankful :) I hope you all had a great day! 

No7 Illuminating Mirror

GHD Rose Gold Deluxe Set

First Aid Beauty Lip Therapy, Fab Faves Set & Overnight Radiance Mask

Zoeva Rose Gold Eye Set

Zoeva 222, 109, 126

Sigma Copper F80

Prada Candy L'eau & Giorgio Armani Si

Tarte Bon Voyage Set

Penneys/Primark Slippers

Michael Kors Bradshaw Watch

Too Faced Everything Nice, MUFE Beauty Kit, Too Faced Melted Set

Penneys Nail Files, Mi Moneda Necklace, Frozen DVD, Inglot Nail Polish, Organic Surge Moisturiser

Penneys Blanket

Urban Decay Naked3

MAC Pro Longwear E/S in Uniterrupted, Rose Pigment, Soft Ochre Paint Pot, Prep+Prime Highlighter in Radiant Rose

LUSH Christmas Candy Box

Stila Eyes Are The Window in Spirit & Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Beige

I can't wait to dig into all my new things when I do my make up tonight.. I'm very excited :) Have a great night if you're out and Happy Christmas!

Love Shannon x