OOTD : 27th September 2014

Hi guys :)


I just thought I'd post a quick outfit of the day for you! I was just going to town and managed to take some pictures before I left.. I hope you like it :)

COAT : Primark/ Penneys £25/€30

JEANS : Topshop Jamie Jeans €61

SHOES : Penneys €5

TOP : Forever 21
WATCH : Michael Kors

Make Up details will be posted on Instagram :)

Thanks for stopping by :)

Love Shannon x

VMA's Red Carpet 2014 : Hits & Misses

Hi guys :) 

This is a bit of a different one from me but I thought it would be fun to do a few fashion posts every now and again! I hope you enjoy! 

The Kardashian / Jenners - 

I love Kim's look so much! Showing a bit of cleavage but it's not a formal event :) Love the colours and pattern plus the shoes go perfectly! Definitely a hit for me - her make up and hair is gorge too :)

I don't love this look from Kylie! She definitely looks very glam but there's a bit too much material :) Love her hair and make up though! Hit :)

Kendall looks fab! I love the high waisted look :) The black mesh makes it a lot more wearable and as usual her hair and make up are on point! Hit!

Ravishing Red's - 

 

Demi is just wow! I'm still in love with her long blonde hair from 2012 but I can't deny her look here. Love the dark lips and low cut dress :) Hit! 

I don't love the hair or the necklace but that dress is ridic! Maybe a bit less leg or chest would have been nicer but she definitely pulls it off :) I'm a bit on the fence about this one so I'll just say 7/10!

Black is Best - 

Miley's hair is a bit too much "bowl cut" for me but the outfit is gorgeous! Love everything about it.. Definitely a hit from me :) 

Beyonce can do no wrong! She looked great and her performance outfit was even more amazing :O Hit :)

I don't like Ariana's look at all I'm afraid! All she needs are a pair of cat ears and she would turn into a fancy-dress catwoman! Her hair and make up are perfect as always and I do love the belt but this has to be a miss :(

Sparkling Silvers - 

Iggy looks fab here! She wears the sleek hair so well and makes it all about the dress. The colour compliments her skintone so well.. This makes my top 3! Hit :)

I will never get over J-Lo.. She is old enough to be my mother but she looks about 25! Her shoes are class. She's just amazing! Hit hit hit :)

Nicki Minaj - 

I'm so happy that Nicki is finally looking a bit more "normal"! Her hair and make up are gorge :) I love her shoes but the dress isn't really for me. I don't love it or hate it so 5/10 for the dress.. 9/10 for everything else!

Katy Perry - 

Starting at the top she is doing so well with the hair and make up.. Then I see this Wonder Woman choker and THEN the double denim dress!! No doubt her figure looks amazing but I really don't like the dress. This is a miss :(

Taylor Swift - 

What is this?! The first thing I see is that awkward front wedgie! Her shoes look like they were the first ones she found until I saw the matching "Q's" on her outfit. I don't even know what to call that piece.. A romper or playsuit has shorts! This looks like a leotard that is too big at the bottom. Even the hair and make up is bad.. Why red lips with plum accessories? Why?! Definitely a miss!!

I think my top three best dressed would be : 

1. Kim K

2. Demi Lovato or Kendall Jenner

3. Iggy Azalea

What are your thoughts?

Speak soon,

Love Shannon x

My Autumn/ Fall Lipsticks Picks

These are the colours that I will be wearing this Autumn/ Winter season!
Some a bit more wearable than others but I love to break out my dark lipsticks as soon as it's socially exceptable :)

The Peachy Nude -

Urban Decay Naked2

The Darker Nude - 

Sephora Rouge in Ingenuous

The Mauve-ish Nude -

Wet n Wild 914C

The Berry - 

NYX Lip Liner in Auburn

The Dark Red -

MAC Viva Glam 1

The Dark Plum -

Revlon Black Cherry

I hope you enjoyed this post! What will you be wearing this Autumn?

Love Shannon x

My Essentials For A Night Out

Hi guys :)

I'm heading out tomorrow night and I thought it would be interesting if I shared my holy grail items and must-haves with you! I use all of these products almost every time I'm going on a night out so they're definitely tried & tested :) So let's get started..

I always try to start the night before I go out. This is when I wash my hair and exfoliate and moisturise my skin. This is also the time to (ahem) de-fuzz your legs, if you're planning on getting them out.. Otherwise we all know there's no point! I dry my hair thoroughly but I don't bother with styling it and then I usually go to bed :)

Now on to my essential products.. 

#1 Cocoa Brown 1 hour tan mousse in Dark - My number one favourite tan for a night out! It goes on evenly, leaves a gorgeous colour and of course develops in only one hour. I like to apply one layer of this to my legs, arms, chest and back during the day. I then like to go in with another layer about 2 hours before I head out!

#2 MAC Prep & Prime Skin - I always always always use primer when I'm going out. I feel like it's an extra step that I like to take just to ensure that my make up lasts!

#3 MAC Studio Fix Powder - Again this is just an extra step to help my make up last all night.

#4 BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector - I love to have a glow at any time of the day but I always whip this out for the night time! It is so pigmented and gorgeous and glowy :) Any highlighter will just really glam up your look!

#5 Hard Candy Poppin Pigments - I love to focus on my eyes when I go out and glitter is always a winner for me!

#6 MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick - If I don't feel like going glittery with my eyes, I'll definitely go with bold lips! Seeing as it's summer.. I've been loving coral and orange colours like Vegas Volt :)

#7 Ardell Glamour Wispies - My favourite false eyelashes ever! I apply these with my DUO eyelash adhesive using a tweezers. False lashes instantly transform any make up look from day time to night time and they're definitely a must-have for me!

#8 Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray - Using a setting spray locks in your make up and gets rid of any excess powder that might not show up in real life but you with definitely see in photos. I also carry this in my bag just to refresh throughout the night!

#9 Batiste XXL Volume Dry Shampoo - I curl or straighten my hair and then add this too my roots. I use it as a texturizing spray and the XXL version gives a loverly bit of oomph ;)

#10 L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray - This provides a strong hold with no crispiness and best of all, it brushes out! I use this after I've fully styled my hair and I do bring a little travel size out with me for touch ups!

#11 Soap & Glory Glow Lotion - Just before I get dressed, I like to add a bit of sparkle and sheen to my legs and décolletage. This lotion doesn't make you look like a disco ball but it makes your pins look extra special!

I hope you guys enjoyed this and I will speak to you again soon :)

Love Shannon x

My Secrets To A Flawless Face - Foundation

Hi guys :)

So to follow up from my skincare routine, I thought I'd share with you my secrets to achieving a flawless face! I'm just going to go through a few simple steps and share some tips and tricks that I use when I'm going for a full coverage, airbrushed finish. I hope you learn something new and also, feel free to switch around the products and use whatever you already own!

Step One : Moisturise 

I like to apply a really thin layer of moisturiser to my clean skin before I start to apply any make up. This Cetaphil one is really gentle and doesn't leave a greasy residue after it's absorbed. This just helps to wake up the skin and makes the foundation go on more smoothly.

Step Two : Prime

I always use a primer whether I'm going on a night out or just having a no-makeup make up day! I like to use a pore minimising one around my nose.. I've been loving the L'Oreal YouthCode Pore Vanisher recently. I then use a regular primer over the rest of my face. I'm obsessed with the Hourglass Mineral Veil but the MAC Prep + Prime one is a lovely alternative. A primer just fills in any fine lines and creates an even, smooth base.

Step Three : Foundation

More often than not, I like to go for a medium coverage foundation. I don't have any acne but I do have some redness on my jaw line and above my eyebrows, funnily enough! I always choose a foundation that matches my neck and one with a yellow undertone. The most important thing when choosing a foundation is to make sure it has the right undertone for your skin.. I can't stress that enough!! The easiest way to find out is to go to your nearest make up counter and get a professionals advice :)



I hope you've enjoyed this and look out for my concealer and powder post in the next few days!
Thanks so much for reading :)

Love Shannon x