I Caught The Travelling Bug!

About three weeks ago I got back from my first girly holiday! OMG it was amazing, I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. Literally my stomach hurt from laughing so much. 

Jairdin De Luxemburg - Paris

I went interailling around Europe with a few friends from school and college. I don't think I could of gone away with a better group of people. We are all so different with lots of unique interests and hobbies, but we all have one thing in common- A SENSE OF HUMOUR. Lol.

 I think this is the most important thing to bring when travelling especially during stressful times of packing, catching trains and booking hostels combined with lack of sleep and a thing we liked to call HANRGY ( when you are hungry and VERY irritable lol).

John Lennon Wall- Prague

I never knew there was so many beautiful places to discover in the world! I had to pinch myself a couple of times to remind myself that this is real life. 

When you think of an interailing holiday some people may be put of  by the thoughts of baby wipe showers, dirty hostels, shuffling around of heavy bags etc. etc. and to be honest i was a little scared before I went because didn't know what to expect. But none of these thing matter because your'e too busy having fun, laughing and meeting people from all over the world! I would recommend it to everyone. It has really thought me a lot about myself, the world and life. 

Lifting mini-coopers in Berlin

Personally I feel it has thought me to let go and live a little- Everything works out in the end so you might aswell enjoy the present moment and have fun. Everything doesn't need to be planned and organised to perfection for it to be perfect. Its spontaneity and not knowing what will happen next which makes life exciting! 

Amsterdam Bike Ride 

I came back really inspired by the people who fought for what they believed in throught out history. It is these people who gave Europe its interesting (and gruesome at times) history. When it seemed people had nothing to live for and it would have been so easy to give up they didn't. They had HOPE. They really believed in a better future for them and their families which kept them going when all odds were against them.

Dom Cathedral- Cologne

Over the next few weeks I will be posting more about my travelling experience so hope you enjoy and stay tuned;) 

XOXO

20 Before 20...

Helllooo fellow earthlings! Hope everyone is having a fabulous day and enjoying the sunshine:)

One thing my friends and family know about me is I always have these great, amazing, supercalafragalistic ideas circling my head about things i'd like to do, places i'd like to go and explore and dreams I want to make a reality!
 I sometimes tend to get caught up in the busyness of life and claim I've no time to do things but when is the right time to do anything? It's so easy to keep putting off things but THE TIME TO LIVE IS NOW!

In the words of 'The Script' - 'This ain't no dress rehersal, lemme tell ya kid' LOL

This led me to think that I can either keep putting off all the little things i'd like to do or I can make this summer (my last summer as a teenager, GASP!!) a summer of discovery... Of finding out things about myself, enjoying the little things and taking each moment as it comes:)

I made up a simple,fun list of 20 things I would like to do this summer and i'd like to share it with you and maybe you could join me and make up your own list? #20thingstodobeforeim20 

If I don't get them all done its okay, no pressure i'm young I've plenty of time:)  Life is made to be enjoyed!

My list of possibities includes...

1. Learn how to make candles
2. Master the art of not taking life so serious and doing things simply for the fun and joy of it :)
3. Have a cappuccino in the Eiffel Tower
4. Spend 24 hours technology free!!
5. Join a dance class:)
6. Ask one of my grandmothers sisters a funny story about her when they were younger:)
7. Have a water fight
8. Write a letter to myself to open on my 30th birthday
9. Spend the day in howth (I've never been and people are always telling me how beautiful it is:) )
10. Learn to drive and do my theory test(and possibly even pass LOL)
11. Participate in a laughter yoga class
12. Have a conversation with a french person 
13. See Anne Franks house in Amsterdam 
14. Be kind to everyone I meet. 
15. Fall in love<3 I love dreaming about how I will meet my prince charming. It could be at a bus stop, at the supermarket, on a plane, in the park ANYWHERE. 
16. Meet new and interesting people who are also travelling. I love meeting new people and finding out about what they like to do and their culture.
17. Spend a day at the beach reading my book, listening to the sea and sipping on cocktails. 
18. Go to a flower market in Nice. 
19. Have Fun creating memories and make it a beautiful, free summer to remember. 
20. Look at everyday as an opportunity to learn something new!

There is a lot more things I would love to do this summer and it's all possible! Ill leave it at 20 for the moment though.

Every day is a new beginning and anything could happen! One of my favorite quotes is...

'Begin each day with the thought something amazing will happen.' 

Amazing things happen everyday but we just don't notice them. So this summer take time to pause from the busyness of life and enjoy the little things. Life is more fun when we focus on what can go right rather then what can go wrong:)

Peace out

xoxo

The Magic of Quotes on a Rainy Day.

Happy Tuesday everyone. Hope you all had a relaxing and fun Bank Holiday Weekend doing whatever brings you joy:) I had my head in the books unfortunately, but only four more exams left and i'm a free women! 

A habit I've gotten into into recently is looking up a #DailyQuote on my morning bus journey into college. It is incredible how a nice thought at the beginning of the day can set up your mood and outlook for the day.

These are a few of my favourite quotes that get me pumped up for the day ahead and will hopefully get you over the 'dreaded Tuesday' after a bank holiday. LOL!

'Wake up everyday with the thought something amazing is going to happen!'

'Everyday has the potential to be the best day of your life, so why not today?'

Instead of thinking about all the things you don't want to do today such as going to work, going to school, sitting an exam... think of the people you will meet, the memories you could make, the laugh you will have and the experiences you will share with the people around you. Today could be the day you meet the love of your life! Anything is possible:)

'Today you are you that is truer then true, there is no one on earth that is youer then you.'- Dr.Suess

Dr.Suess quotes are just amazing and so full of wisdom. Why worry when you are your absolute perfect self!? No one else can do a better job of being you then you so stop comparing your life to others. 

'Start everyday with a grateful heart' 

We all have something to be grateful for no matter how small! It can be as simple as having shoes on our feet or actually having feet to get us to the places we want to go in life :) When we focus on what we already have and not the things we want the world seems like a brighter, better place. If we stay focused on what we don't have we will never be happy as we are always looking for more but in reality everything we need to be happy is already in our life.

'You are what you do, not what you say you'll do'

'Always find a reason to laugh. It may not add years to your life but it'll add life to your years' 

Life is too short to be taken serious all the time so loosen up, do what makes you happy and don't worry or stress about the little things. Everything always works out in the end. We are here once so why waste it worrying. 

I'll finish with one final quote that sums it all up...

'Y.O.L.O'

WetNWild Brunch!

Well hello lovely people, hope you are having a fun week so far! 

I am really enjoying writing and creating designs for my blog and it's getting exciting. I went to my first ever bloggers event last Saturday held in the Morgan Hotel on Fleet Street. It was to discuss and try out the products 'WetNWid' have to offer their new fabulous Irish customers. 
They're an American Cosmetic brand which just launched in Ireland this year starting off in Dunnes Stores and working their way into Pennys ( started from the bottom now we here! lol). I had such a great time meeting fellow bloggers and chatting about all the wonderful products in front of us. 

Obviously as a proud nail varnish addict my eyes went straight to the ginormous bottles of nail varnishes! Seriously guys they look the exact same as 'Sally Hansen' nail varnishes but wayyyyyy less expensive. All of their nail varnishes are under the €3 mark so you definitely get your moneys worth:) 

The colours I've tried out so far include 'I Red A Good Book' and 'Wet Cement'. They're part of the 'WetNWild megalast' nail varnishes.

I really like 'Wet Cement' as it's simple and looks great with a bit of tan. 

'I Red A Good Book'- Such a witty name lol. There is just something about having red nails that makes you feel so powerful and ready to take on the world! 

The best things I thought about them are:

1. The brush is big enough to fit your entire nail so one swoop is enough to cover it all in whatever your favourite colour may be;)This makes that sticky mess when you are going over and over one nail to cover it all a thing of the past.
2. It drys in literally 10 seconds. So no more waiting around to apply another coat!
3. Its long lasting which means it wont start to chip for a few days .
4. Also the finish on them is so shiny which means a clear top coat isn't necessary to get that shine! (I didn't use one on mine)
5. The size of the bottle! I think I will have these for a pretty long time. 'This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship'-Casablanca LOL

I am definitely going to buy some new colours from this range, because as a student you're always trying to save them dollaaa billzzz;) 

Have a great weekend everyone, its almost here!! #wooo

 Xoxo

'No quote can describe how great friday feels'

Monday manicure!

Happy Monday Morning beautiful people!:) Hope you all had a lovely weekend and are looking forward to all the fun times this week holds! #anythingispossible

This nail design pop up on my instagram and I thought it was so quirky and cool! It's probably one of my favorite yet most simple designs I've tried out recently. 

I put together a little film strip so you could all see how to do it:) 

Here's a picture of all the supplies I used:) 

Enjoy xxx

'You don't have to be great to get started, but to be great you need to get started'

#mondayquote

Easter nails:)

Its Friday which means its time for a #weekendmanicure! Since it's Easter this weekend I thought I'd go with the theme of things and do an Easter inspired nail design. There are some amazing designs on instagram, facebook, twitter, everywhere really! I mixed it up a little by doing Easter Eggs (Aztec style) and little chicks:) 

Hopefully This might inspire some of you to try your own Easter Nails this weekend:)

1. I started off painting one nail yellow and used three coats because the yellow I had wasn't great, this is going to be the nail we use to create the chick. I would pick your longest nail to do this :) 
2. I painted the rest of my nails a light pink colour, it's better to use a lighter colour for the base of the Easter eggs as you can paint darker colours on top of it. 
3. Using a black dotting tool make eyes for your chick and when the black drys in you can use a white dotting tool to make some pupils. Make a beck for your chick with a red/orange dotting tool.
4. Mark off on the pink nails where you want your other colours to be and paint them in to the section you've made.:)
5. Then just go wild with your design!! Draw a few lines in here, a few dots in there HAVE FUN WITH IT :)

 

When all is done Sit back and admire your beautiful nails with your favourite easter egg!:) My dream easter egg would have to be a milka one, I wonder if they make them actually hmmm.....

Have a great easter everyone and a fun bank holiday!! 

xoxo

Aztec Nail Tip Design! **

Well guys and gals, THE WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE! That means time for another nail design;)

So last week I went to my college ball and decided to splash out and stick on some fake nails. I bought a set of 200 nails in boots for 12 euro! They are oval shaped (you can get them in square too) and are completely plain which means you could paint them any colour your heart desires! Considering you can pay 10 euro for a set of 15 I think they're really great value and the glue that comes with the set is FAB!!

I painted a design I never done before and think they turned out pretty cool (even if I do say so myself, if I do say so myself HOLD UP)!

1. I started off my painting the nails a pretty peachy colour and used 2 coats to make it #POP!
2. I then used a black and created a black french tip...
3. When this fully dried I got my thin white brush and made lines on the black tip to make mini triangles <<>>
4. Grabbing a blue and yellow dotting tool I made little dots under the black tip:) Using a gold dotting tool, in between the mini triangles I put in some more dots lol
5. Last but not least... I covered it all in a clear top coat to make everything even and shiny:D

The finished look went a little something like this ...... 

(Please excuse the dodgy tan he he)

I seen this quote the other day and I think it sums up my life PERFECTLY!

Things may not go the way I'd like sometimes but sure look, I always have pretty nails and thats all that counts at the end of the day #YOLO

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend full of adventure, fun and nail painting:)

 xoxo

The REAL currency of life is... LIFE ITSELF!

Today as part of an assignment I researched a speech written by an environmental activist that goes by the name of Vandana Shiva. The speech was about 'Economic Growth'. BUT WAIT!! :D Before you stop reading and think this post will bore you to death, I promise if you love the earth as much I do you will fall in love with this wonderful lady. 

 As many of you can probably relate, when you're told to research something my automatic thought is 'But mom, I don't want to...'  Well, the second I started reading I realized that I am reading a speech written by an incredible women. The way she views the world is just amazing, and I truly believe if more of our world leaders had the same outlook on things as her OUR world would be a much kinder place. (I have posted a link to her speech at the bottom of my post)

The main message I took away from this speech is how the world only sees a country growing by the amount of wealth and money the country has (GDP). Shouldn't growth take into account human life and how we are growing and developing into the people we are? Are we willing to put profits and the greed of businesses before nature and real life? 

How is it that beautiful forests aren't seen as growth but when we cut down the trees and destroy their natural beauty by converting them to timber to sell on, then and only then this forest will be seen as 'Growth'? I don't know about you but that just doesn't seem right to me! 

One of the most shocking examples Shiva highlighted was that health organisations which promote health and well being aren't seen as growth, yet diseases which force people to BUY medicine are seen as growth! Does this mean disease is a good thing in terms of economic growth? Would out country be in a better financial position if we were all sick and forced buy medicine so the government can get a nice juicy profit? 


I think it is TIME TO CHANGE the definition of economic growth, and a little country called Bhutan is already way ahead of us!:) They have created a Gross National Happiness Scale instead of the widely used GDP! They have focused on the well being of their population instead of wealth(in terms of money that is). That's what being human and living is all about, creating real life memories and experiences. We're only here once so we need to learn to enjoy the ride and not get caught up in the mumbo jumboo of creating so called 'wealth.' When we focus on money we miss out on real life and what it really means to be human. 

My Favorite quotes from this speech include:

• And the rich might be rich in monetary terms – but they too are poor in the wider context of what being human means

• We need to remember that the real currency of life is life itself.

• The dominant model of economic development has in fact become anti-life.

So I ask YOU, beautiful people of earth, what are your values? Do you value money or do you value life and real life experiences? At the end of the day our values shape the people we are, ultimately shaping our universe.

Peace out and spanksss for reading :)


xoxo

Here is a link to this wonderful speech, ENJOY!
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/01/how-economic-growth-has-become-anti-life