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Upcycling my bedside locker

 Hi! Today I wanted to show you a piece of furniture I recently upcycled. I have this bedside locker for a few years. However the top of it have been damaged by nail varnish and it has some wear and tear marks. I decided to paint it one of my favourite colours from Dulux which is Mid Shadow. I picked up everything I needed from Bandon Co-Op Retail and Garden Centre. I will link what I bought down below.  I started by cleaning the locker with a damp cloth and then waited for it to dry. I removed the drawer knobs. Then I lightly sanded down the surfaces with some sanding paper. This creates a key for the paint to adhere to when you are applying it. I started applying my satinwood to the locker. I decided to purchase the water based satinwood as it drys quickly and is more environmentally friendly. It took about 4 coats however you can buy an undercoat too to reduce the amount of coats you need to apply.  For the drawer knobs I decided the keep them and spray paint them in gold. This will
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Spring Summer Trends 2021 I'm Here For

 Hi guys, As the spring/summer season is approaching I wanted to show you the trends I am a fan of and will incorporating into my wardrobe this year. Trends are always hit and miss in my opinion and can be hard to pull off. These are just the ones I am interested in this year. 1. Dad Sandals Chanel made  dad sandals so popular last year and this year will be no different. Now I always believe that there is no point in investing in a luxury trend unless you are sure that these are items you will get your money's worth out of. I suggest trying out trends on the high street first. River Island has a great dupe for the dad sandals for only €56 2. Monochrome looks This SS21 trend is one of the easiest trends to merge into your wardrobe. A simple black pair of jeans and a white top and you are sorted. This trend is one of my favourites and is flattering on everyone.  3.Micro bags   Another trend that is continuing to remain strong this season is the mirco bag. Thanks to  Jacquemus thi
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Vieve Modern Matte Lipstick

 Hi and happy Sunday! I recently picked up the 'Vieve Modern Matte Lipstick' in the shade Comin' in Haute and I wanted to share my thoughts. I really found it difficult to decide which colour to purchase but I decided to go with this shade first. There are five other nude shades available in this range. I think the packaging of this product is incredible and it looks a lot more expensive than it is. Also it has a magnetic closure on the lid and I think that adds even more to the product. Besides from the packaging this lipstick is in a matte finish and lasts a long time. It feels comfortable on the lipstick and isn't drying. Jamie Genevieve did a wonderful job. Even though we all aren't wearing as much lipstick as we were before Covid it's still nice to find a good one to add to our make up collections.  Available at:  https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/vieve-modern-matte-lipstick.html?variant_id=30363 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rEMBv5wF3CDYwTUEBqcXg?
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Moo Goo Shampoo Review

 I realise I am late to discovering this shampoo but nevertheless it deserves a review. I picked up the Moo Goo shampoo in my local chemist last week after a friend recommended it to me. I must admit I have been obsessed every since. I have dry hair and over the years I feel like I have tried every shampoo on the market for dry hair. It wasn't until I discovered the Garnier Ultimate Blends shampoo did my hair improve at all however sometimes even that doesn't work for my hair. It can be frustrating as using hair masks can make my hair go greasy faster and my scalp would still be dry. Since I started using the Moo Goo shampoo my hair looks more hydrated and there is no dryness on my scalp. This shampoo is a little more expensive than your average bottle of shampoo however I believe it is worth every penny. This shampoo is excellent and also leaves a lovely shine.   Available at:  https://moogoo.ie/scalp-friendly-milk-shampoo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rEMBv5wF3C
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Best Black Friday Deals

 With black Friday fast approaching this Friday, I wanted to share with you the best deals I have come across on the internet. I have included some beauty, fashion, jewellery website with amazing discounts.  Beauty Charlotte Tilbury 30% off and perfect for Christmas gifting  Look Fantastic Save on a range of beauty, skincare and haircare.  Beauty Bay Black Friday saving up to 50% off.  Fashion   River Island 20% with code WONDER    Luisaviaroma 40% off with code BF40   Farfetch Up to 505 on over 10,000 designer pieces Jewellery   Astrid and Miyu 25% off all full items    Missoma 25% off some stunning pieces 
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Best Beauty Advent Calenders 2020

 With Halloween behind us Christmas is definitely something I think we are all looking forward to. This year I wanted to put together my top three beauty advent calendar's. 1. ASOS Face and Body 24 Day Advent Calendar This is my favourite calendar for 2020 as it contains many products and brands that I love like Elemis, MAC, Origins, Emma Harding etc. This is my second year of purchasing the ASOS calendar and I am yet to be disappointed. This retails for €88.99 but unfortunately it is currently out of stock. In case it does come back in stock I'll leave the link here: https://www.asos.com/beauty-extras/asos-face-body-24-day-advent-calendar/prd/20611425 2. The Body Shop Make It Real Together Ultimate Advent Calendar In at number two has to be the The Body Shop. Every year they do the best designed calendar hands down! This calendar is eco-friendly and contains  products such as Drops of Youth Concentrate and the Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Face Mask.  This costs £130 and is ava
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Autumnal Wreath Making

As we are all once again in lockdown I have been thinking of autumnal projects to tackle. As many people are deciding to paint everything in their house at the moment I wanted to do something more seasonal. I decided to chance making my own wreath.  For this wreath I used hydrangea flowers but you can use any flowers you like. I purchased a straw wreath base from my local co-op. F For your wreath you will need the following: Wreath base Flowers Elastic bands Scissors Flexible wreath wire Start by measuring out what size flowers and how many flowers you will need to cover the base of your wreath. Then take a flower and place the elastic band through the steam. Wrap the steam around the width of the straw base and pull the elastic band through the stem on the opposite side. Then secure in place with the flexible wire. This is just the way I put my flowers on however there are various ways to secure the flowers in place. Repeat this process all the way around until your wreath is full and
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