Bang On Tiime With The October Favourites

Right so this month is an utter mixed bag of favourite things. I had such a crazy month with so many different things going on that I racked up such random things as my favourites. I’ll just dive straight in because realistically the introduction is the least interesting thing of this post okkkaaaaayyyy

There is nothing nicer than walking home in autumn when it’s kinda dusky evening. You’re bundled up in your coat and you think you’re in a movie cause you’re walking on all the crunchy leaves and naturally, like any normal human being, you need a soundtrack for that moment. To avoid looking more delusional than you already are, I’d advise the use of headphones. I recently got these bad boys, the Gumy earphones by JVC. They’re really good and comfortable to wear (important NB) and they come in loads of colours. I personally opted for pistachio green cause I thought it was funky.

 

 

 

You need candles in autumn. It’s a widely known fact. Don’t question it. My scent of choice lately is Lavender & Sweet Pea from the Penneys/Primark Homeware range. I love this. It’s a really comforting and familiar smell, not in the slightest over-powering. I really like the classic and non-offensive packaging of this as well. Overall a winner  in my eyes

 

 

 

 

 

Yet another one of my closest friends went and was inconveniently born in October. We decided to have a house party for her but we really wanted to do it on a budget cause realistically all the stuff will get ruined and never used again. Dealz was such a life saver for us. Everything we got was only 1..50. There’s something hugely satisfying about getting 100 balloons for 1.50. Feels like I achieved something as opposed to spending the entire day buying silly things and decorating the house…. oh well. We had a good night anyway

 

 

Because I’m really, just an overall very sexy and attractive person, and all the boys fancy me (LOL I wish) , I’m a person prone to getting mouth ulcers, particularly when the weather changes, or I’m tired or run down, a tube of this miracle really helps me. This gel is applied directly to the ulcer, both coating it to make your mouth more comfortable and eating easier, and has healing properties to get rid of the mouth ulcer faster. I love a good multi-tasking product

 

 

Time for food and beverages.

Repeatedly I’ve lamented about my struggles with kidney infections and UTIs (tmi deal with it, shit happens) and I’ve found this to be such a help. I’ve been drinking it by the bucket load. The barley water is a natural remedy for UTIs and it helps you get more liquid into your system which again cn only help us UTI sufferers. Gets my seal of approval anyway (disclaimer: Not a doctor just a chancer)

 

 

 

Sticking with the liquid theme.. This is straight up delicious. This whiskey has just become available in Ireland and it’s so warming and tasty because it somehow tastes like berries? And everyone knows a hot whiskey is medicinal in the colder months. Puts hair on your chest, warms the cockles of your heart etc etc. I believe this is just starting to sell in Irish supermarkets and it’s relatively cheap as well so it’s quite the economical add to your drinks cabinet

 

 

 

 

 

I have a book and a game favourite this month. Am I a cool alternative gamer girl yet you ask? Nope I’m still a loser. I digress.

I’ve been so addicted to this lately. It’s just adorable. It’s something on to Candy Crush in the game play but when you pass a level a different piece of the garden is repaired. I’ve been really addicted to this, I think the butler is really funny and the game itself just really cute.

 

 

 

 

I found this book by accident and fell in love with it. I love the coming of age theme played in this novel, I love the sexual ouvertness, I love the honest relationship between parents and children in this and I like how it deals with racism and religion. This book really has it all, following a young Indian boy born in England during the 90s struggling with all the various identities that we form during our teenage years and early twenties. Really well written and so easy to read. Pick it up if you see it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Been wearing the Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lipliner in the shade Tiramisu almost every day. This is the perfect brown warm autumn shade and it’s so creamy and easy to apply which isn’t always the way with wooden pencils. It’s very cheap as well so it’s perfect to experiment with  in case you decide a brown lip isn’t for you

 

 

 

 

I really like the Penneys/Primark Matte Square black nails. They’re a really nice length and shape, they’re not over dramatic, just a nice classy elegant touch if you’re going somewhere or just want something a small bit extra. Also they’re only 1.50 which is fabulous because realistically you’re not going to use them again and again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve been wearing these Topshop Kola Boots every single day. Boots are an autumn staple and they really go with every single outfit. I like these because the small heel makes your outfit seem more put together but at the same time they’re very comfy and you can walk for miles in them. They also allow you to tuck your jeans into your fluffy socks adding extra warmth and comfort with is a win win in my books.

 

 

 

 

Sing Song Time

1. Ultraviolet –  Stiff Dylans (I watched Angus Thommgs and Perfect Snogging recently sorry)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh7lLIyDy0s
2. Deeper – Ella Eyre  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqPC3dmKFdw
3. Yours –  Ella Henderson   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAjKZJarlwk
4. Sexual  –  Neikd     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuIciiAgOAc
5. Beauty and The Beast – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5i-JtII7ng

 

 

 

 

ANOTHER MONTH GONE ROLL ON CHRISTMAS OMMMGGGGGG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spendy Spendy Online Spendy

So. I spent 95% of my wages this summer online on clothes. Because I am a weak willed girl. C’est la vie. I regret nothing. (I do, I have a holiday coming up with Mr. Makesyousmile and I’m broke). But what I do have are some nice bits for the oncoming college year and that is comforting because we all know the pain of falling out of bed with 10 minutes to get to your lecture with no nice clothes to wear. I struggle with clothes. I’m 5″10 with very wide hips and a DD bust and surprisingly small waist. I often find that clothes hang off me in the wrong way and I end up looking a lot bigger than I really am. I also find that many of the current trends don’t suit me either as the combo of a larger bust and a long torso makes crop tops extra short and unflattering on me. Nonetheless I battle on in the difficult world of fashion and trends and try beyond all odds to make myself look someway presentable.

Boohoo.com is right. Boohoo my bank account but woohoo my wardrobe. I just love boohoo. It’s true to size, reasonably good quality and just so affordable. Ugh it gives my heart a warm glow.

First off I purchased a few basics

The Charlotte Spaghetti Strap Crop Top

 

Casual, white, easy to wear and just an everyday staple. For 7.00 I’m happy as could be with that. Style it under a nice bomber jacket or denim or leather jacket when it gets chilly and you have a simple outfit. Jeans and Adidas Allstars and we’re out the door.  Available at: http://nl.boohoo.com/clothing/tops/azz27130

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another boring basic but I don’t care. The Emily Ribbed High Neck Cut Away Top for 8.00 is just easy and nice. The straps are flattering and effeminate and this looks effortlessly casual paired with some jeans, the ribbed detail adding just that little bit extra. Available at : http://www.boohoo.com/europe/day-tops/emily-ribbed-high-neck-cut-away-top/invt/dzz87221

 

 

 

 

The Alexis Off The Shoulder Ruche Sleeve Crop Top is one of my favourites. This top is just so flattering, showing the delicate shoulder area and slimming in at the waist. The material is really light and breathable and so comfortable to wear. This top can be dressed up with black jeans and heels or played down with shorts or leggins and come cute flats. I love this top, it’s almost an outfit in itself and requires so little to dress it up or down. 11.00 Available at: http://www.boohoo.com/europe/day-tops/alexis-off-the-shoulder-ruche-sleeve-crop/invt/dzz83948

 

 

A bit of a riskier booby tapey top but the Laura Textured Deep Plunge Wrap Body is a top very much in vogue right now. This top does have some pitfalls as it does require you to go braless. Some people embrace that but I struggle due to my bigger boobies. I find putting a bit of toilet tissue over your nip before you tape makes the process a lot less painful. These bodysuits are really sleek and flattering but I would recommend sizing up if you’re taller because that could lead to a Verrrryyyyyy uncomfortable situation. For 16.00 it’s available at: http://www.boohoo.com/europe/evening-tops/laura-textured-deep-plunge-wrap-body/invt/dzz85211

 

This is possibly my favourite buy of the summer and definitely my favourite boohoo buy. Probably ever. The Amelia Slim Fit Denim Jacket at 34.00 is so versatile. You can wear it over dresses, t-shirts, everything. It’s warm and stretchy and comfortable, a really breathable malleable denim as opposed to that starchy cardboardy denim I hate. I love it’s bright blue colour and I wear it to death seriously. Available at: http://www.boohoo.com/europe/boohoo-blue/amelia-slim-fit-denim-jacket/invt/dzz96426

 

 

 

 

Ireland  treated us to TWO WHOLE WEEKS OF SUN this summer. Shocking I know. I was unprepared I had no light sun friendly clothes. Now because I’m so fair a dermatologist has really advised me to cover up as much as within reason in the summer and I saw this and it really appealed to me. I thought the daisy print was quirky and the cut was flattering, hiding my tummy area and upper arms which are two not so nice bits of me. Anyway I liked it and it came in handy during our brief brief summer. 16.00 and I can hopefully break it out again next summer . Available at: http://www.boohoo.com/europe/playsuits/madeline-daisy-print-jersey-playsuit/invt/azz41569

 

 

Now. This is not my usual style. But recently I’ve been watching the mesh shirt trend and I bought this with this in mind. I think it adds something extra to the plain bras and it’s a cute bralet. I’m sure I can find a few uses for it, even under baggy tops just to add a little extra summin summin.

10.00 Available at: http://www.boohoo.com/europe/tops/petite-emma-lace-up-lace-bralet/invt/pzz95409

 

 

 

 

I like this a lot. This is very cute and I think it’s a season defying piece. Wear with a cami and bare legs in the summer and a jumper and tights in the winter. It’s so nice on days you just want to go to that extra effort. The Elsie Denim Through Mini Mid Blue Skirt is a wardrobe staple. 18.00 Available at : http://www.boohoo.com/europe/day-skirts/elsie-denim-button-through-mini-mid-blue-skirt/invt/azz12903

 

 

 

 

 

New Look is one of my favourite shops ever. Everything in there is just so classy. The quality is good and I’m able to avail of the 10% student discount they offer there.

The Khaki Sateen Bomber Jacket was my first buy. It’s the ideal summer jacket as it’s light and keeps you the right amount of warm. The sateen finish it an unusual twist in a cult classic at the moment and I really love the khaki colour. I got this for 39.99 Available at: http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/womens/jackets-and-coats/khaki-sateen-bomber-jacket-_379624234?productFind=search

 

 

This black ribbed V neck bodysuit was a steal at 7.50. I love this, I find it such a flattering cut and and it’s such a wardrobe staple. I just really like it cause yeah I do. Available at : http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/womens/tops/black-ribbed-v-neck-bodysuit_380015101?isRecent=true

 

 

 

 

 

I think new look jeans are some of the best out there. They’re soft and malleable, similar to wearing leggins but they are real jeans. My favourites are the high waisted ones because they elongate the leg and hold is your tummy. 24.99 Available at: http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/womens/jeans/dark-blue-high-waist-skinny-jeans-_380377949?productFind=search

 

 

 

The same goes for these black ones. 24.99 Available at:  http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/womens/jeans/black-super-skinny-jeans_369886901?productFind=search

 

 

Asos is new to me. I don’t usually buy from it but due to prices dropping like crazy during Brexit I decided to trial it out and here’s what I picked up

 

The NaaNaa Bodycon Dress with Strap Detail is ideal for college nights out and a refreshing change to the black dresses I usually wear. 15.49 Available at: http://www.asos.com/NaaNaa/NaaNaa-Bodycon-Dress-With-Criss-Cross-Strap-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5847322

 

 

 

 

 

And FINALLY Topshop. I made a cheeky shoe purchase.

 

 

 

For 25.00 these are perfect for walking in winter and go with absolutely everything. Available at : http://eu.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?langId=-1&storeId=13058&catalogId=34058&beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=false&pageSize=20&searchTermScope=3&searchTermOperator=LIKE&searchType=ALL&sort_field=Relevance&searchTerm=TS42Z03JBLK&x=25&y=11&geoip=search

 

 

 

 

So these are the bits I picked up and I’m a broke broke girl now but we’ll call them ‘investments’. It makes me feel better.

 

Grá Mór

 

Basic xx