Becoming Cinderella

Glass slippers and sparkles seem pretty fancy and out there compared to the fashion that fills our high streets at the moment, I'm talking no black, no dark colours and no ripped jeans *sighs*, but I promise, this will be equally as glorious.

So there's no usual introduction here my lovelies, as I just really need to explain and get this wish off my chest, but as a massive Disney movie buff , (and a critical one at that) when I went to see Cinderella on the big screen in all it's real life acclaimed glory, I was sceptical. 

Now if you're one of the many who are too afraid to see the new adaptation or you just haven't got around to seeing it because of a hectic schedule, it's a movie to add to the list, and one I fell in love with. The story was the same as the classic, there was no dramatic changes that would ruin anyone's Disney filled childhood, but it was different. 

Ever since seeing the film, I've been addicted to bringing more sparkle into my life, yes I know this sounds weird and a little crazy, but the film had such wonder and sparkle, and it's something I was already obsessed with, that somehow I've found a way to bring more into it. That's not enough though, I want to embody Cinderella! 

It's crazy, but I grew my metaphorical mermaid legs at a young age (I was a very competitive and dedicated swimmer), so I have Ariel covered, so now it's time to embody another beautiful princess and the only way to do this for myself at least, is to budget. 

First up, I need the outfit, now I'm not talking that crazy overly expensive blue dress, oh no, I'm talking the budget version, that will make me feel like Cinderella at the ball. 

Left- The Skirt

I think it's better to be a little classy then overly in your face, especially in Ireland, you don't want to be walking into a dinner and look like you're actually playing the part of Cinderella in a stage production. I mean, of course I would love a Cinderella ball gown, but to avoid the strange looks and over-dressing, I'll stick to this tulle ballerina skirt, something I've had my eye on for awhile. 

It's €69.00 over at Cari's Closet for the Irish Girls and also available from ASOS worldwide for a cheaper and less 'puffy' alternative for €43.83.

Middle- The top

Sticking with the glow and glam of Cinderella, I found this beautiful versatile top from Nasty Gal for €54.66, A bit expensive I know, but inspiration of course, I'm sure there's going to be some similar versions hitting pennys/primark for the summer months.

Right- The Heels

Cinderella's glass slippers had this blue glow that beamed off them within the movie and of course the story books. So sticking with the glow, the glamour and the blue gleam, I found these cute heels from Boohoo for €34.00. 

With the outfit inspiration down, we can't forget those glowing accessories to carry all those bits and bobs around and complete the outfit. 

Left- The bag

This glitter envelope clutch is from Boohoo also and would be a perfect compliment to the perfect Cinderella outfit. It's €16.00 and beautiful.

Right- The Crown

Every Cinderella needs her crowing glory moment and instead of running around with a giant crown on your head hoping that a real life prince might mistake you for his current wife on a night out, (We wish), finish off the look with this beautiful head-dress from Boohoo for €11.00. 

There's currently cheaper versions in primark and pennys but I think the quality and shine from this beauty would compliment any outfit, let alone that Cinderella inspired look. 

Just curl or wave your locks and you'll be ready to go!

To finish any look you need the perfect make up and all you need extra to complete this look from your everyday make up is a glitter eye-liner. 

Urban Decay have some fabulous glitter liquid liners that will bounce off any look. You can simply line the lash line or use as a top coat over a metallic colour for extra intensity like the looks above. 

You can also use a basic glitter shadow that you can find anywhere but the best buys I have had over the years and pigmentation were from MAC but COLLECTION have just brought out a new 'Galactica' line with amazingly pigmented and glitter loving liner, available here and in Boots stores nationwide. 

Massive shout out to the wonderful MUA's and Gal's that completed the eye looks above! Beautiful ladies! Details on the photo's above.

Being Cinderella

Now for the aura and embodiment of Cinderella, I can't tell you how to act, but since I believe myself, that I have most of these down just to re-iterate the basic human nature and common sense, be kind to everyone you meet, if you don't like something about someone do not point it out. The best thing I heard this week is 'If someone can't fix something about their appearance in ten minutes, don't point it out'. 

So be kind lovelies, like I'm sure you all are, compliment your friends daily, spread good Karma and rock any outfit you want! Confidence is key, Cinderella gained confidence when she believed in herself and so can you!

Lot's of love,

Melody x

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN

Sosu Launch OOTN- Details

Hello lovelies, so as promised I have a quick post for you on all my outfit details from the most recent event I went to. I got some wonderful compliments on my skirt that I wore out for the first time since purchasing it back in November 2014.

All items in this outfit were bought months in advance and are unavailable at the moment, so I found similar items from the original stores that the items were purchased in. 

Outfit Details:

Shirt- Missguided.co.uk

Similar Shirt- Janella Crepe Blouse Black

€28.00 

Skirt- Littlewoods, Ireland. 

Similar Skirt- Expensive Version: Ted Baker Cascading Floral Full Skirt

£175 (€236)

Money Saver Version: Very Scuba Printed Skirt

€50.00

Boots- Missguided

Ankle Boots: Pointed Toe, Chelsea Boots

€49.00

Lots of love,

Melody x

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN

SoSu By Suzanne Jackson- Launch Party!

Myself and the woman of the night (Sue Jackson)

Hello lovelies! So on Thursday I had the wonderful privledge of attending the #SoSuLaunch. If you're Irish or love blogs then you possibly know who Suzanne Jackson is. She is a full time blogger, whom started blogging five years ago and has created herself an empire. She is a blogger's dream, a true inspiration to all us fellow bloggers.

On Monday the 27th of April, Sue released her own line of Gel nail polishes called SoSu, which are available to buy in pharmacies and Penny's, nationwide.

I attended the launch with one of my wonderful blogger friend's Elle, also known as Elleganze and met a new lovely blogger called Amy who attended with us. 

The launch party was at 10 Ormond Quay, an amazing and classic venue.

When we arrived we were greeted by the lovely Revolve PR girls, whom knew who we were from previous events and they were very welcoming, there was a lot of hustle and bustle in the entrance and it was a tight squeeze as the photography teams and the films crews (Xpose etc), were also set up in the entrance.

Five minutes after we walked in, Rosanna Davidson came in and started her photo's and interviews, it was a bit surreal to be in the same room as such a beauty, I even got to have a quick chit chat with her. Okay we exchanged a few words but she's super nice. 

As we walked into the first event room we were given a glass of champagne, you could already hear the other rooms atmosphere, which was filled with friends, family, bloggers and readers.

Source

Sue then made a speech about half an hour after we started mingling.

She thanked everyone for coming, and supporting her, and the fact that she was amazed at such a big turn out. 

The event was originally an 80 person event but somehow got up to 200 plus.

There was also a nail bar at the back of the facility but the line was super long and there was so many people I never even got near the room. 

Some of the colours available from the SOSU range.

It was a wonderful night in all and Sue was as humble and funny as she always seems. She's lovely and so genuine.

Unfortunately I didn't receive a goodie bag as the planned 80 bags had already been given out but I'll be picking up some polishes over the bank holiday weekend and will have a review up but from what I got to see at the Launch they should be a winner. 

Check out my launch outfit and details!

Lots of Love, 

Melody x

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN

My Ultimate Wishlist!

Hello lovelies. 

I've been craving a new wardrobe recently, I didn't know craving clothes was a thing up until a few years ago when I really started getting into shopping, mainly in mid teen years. As of recently, I've been obsessed with certain trends coming back, like Gladiator sandals and heels making a comeback and the silk bomber jackets that are on every celebrity, heck I'm even loving double denim...no shame here. 

If you follow my instagram or twitter then you'll have seen a few items from AX PARIS, which I have been raving about. I just can't help it, they have every possible trend I love or need in my life just blasted on their social media and on their store, how could I ignore these amazing items. Don't worry though, I have also found some other items, super affordable that I'll be more likely to pick up over the next few weeks. 

Sometimes our wishlist's need to be fulfilled. 

First up is this beautiful shawl coat. Similar to a white Kim K Shawl Coat she wore over the past few weeks. I'm obsessed with Kim K and when I started to see this trend hitting the high streets I was overly enthusiastic. I searched high and low for a decent price and managed to find this one for €41.00 on Boohoo. 

It's a little pricey, but I am lusting over the black, white and Khaki Green colours, they can be dressed up or down and I'm loving the minimalist look.

Okay, if you follow my social networking sites, mainly insta and twitter, then you would have seen me lusting over these beautiful shoes. I found the price and surprisingly they are an affordable luxury. Something I would need to save for, but I could afford them. 

As the gladiator trend has made a comeback they are very fitting to fashion at the moment, but whether they were a trend or not I think I would still buy them. 

They are available from AX PARIS, they come in two colours, white or cream, (seen above), and are €72, which wasn't as bad as I expected.

Be warned they only go up to a size 7.

I'm a little far behind on Tarte Cosmetics, I apologise to every beauty lover out there that now thinks that this beauty lover is crazy, but I have just never been interested in ordering from Tarte. There's no specific reason why, I just never have. 

I got chatting to some beauty bloggers over the weekend and I asked what should I buy first from Tarte, I was told numerous times that I should pick up one of their palettes and since I'm not into bright colours on an everyday basis, I fell in love with this neutral palette. 

It comes with 12 colours, for anyone who isn't too familiar, and they're all perfect for a smokey everyday eye. The shades can also be used to fill in your brows which I was kindly advised on trying at least once. 

This palette is $44 which is roughly €39, which is pretty decent for a palette but keep in mind there will be expensive post and packaging.  

Of course I had to include my skincare lusts, I'm such a skincare freak that I can not go one week without buying something knew or wanting to try something new. 

I've read and heard great things about these two beauties and have been dying to try them out for over a month. 

The Sanctuary 5 min Thermal Detox Mask is available in Boots and is on offer at €11.19. Original Price is €13.99.

Clarins One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser is also available in Boots and is €29.

Lastly, Homewares. I've been re-doing my room over the past few weeks, nothing major. My room is already flowers and peachy pink everywhere, but I've recently been working on a 'Happy Wall', with quotes and all things happy, so I've been wandering Primark/Pennys, looking for anything cute, happy and affordable. While on the hunt I saw these two beauties that would match my room to a T.

First up is this Double Flower Duvet set with a white and pink stripe underside, so you can flip the quilt if you wish. It's only €16 for a double and available nationwide in any Primark/Pennys homewares section.

The cute multi pastel frame is €7 and is perfect for my happy wall, it's also available in Primark/Pennys homeware sections nationwide.

Last up is the most expensive of the three and is this beautiful throw, I already have a pink flower throw but I saw this and thought it was so 'Grandma's House' that I had to have it. 

It's €20 and available in all Primark/Pennys homewares section nationwide. 

That's my ultimate wishlist at the moment, some affordable and not so affordable things, but isn't that the point of a wishlist. I hope you see something that you aspire for or maybe even already have it and can give me your opinion on what you think.

Stay Fabulous and Kind Hearted. 

Love

Melody x

DON'T FORGET MY MINI GIVEAWAY IS STILL RUNNING UNTIL FRIDAY THE 1ST OF MAY. 

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Social Media

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN

Botanics Radiance Balm- First impressions & Giveaway

Hello lovelies! If you have read my boots haul post then you'll know that I picked up a tube of Botanics All Bright Radiance Balm, the new beauty cult favourite, so I believe. I've had this product used on my face before make up applications over the past few months so I finally decided to grab my own tube and test it out.

First impressions as an everyday applicator? Wow. Since I am using it myself, I didn't think it would apply as beautifully as it did when I have make up artists apply it as a base. I thought it was something they did that made it work it's magic, but no!

Make Up Application-

In my recent haul post I had picked up a new foundation, as I felt my all time favourite foundation ( L'oreal True Match )  wasn't matching my skin texture any more. I decided to use the balm under the L'oreal True Match foundation as I didn't want to open my new foundation.

I was amazed at first at how my foundation blended, in my eyes, perfectly. It didn't look grainy which was the problem I was having and why I felt my one true love foundation wasn't my one true love foundation any more, but using this balm underneath as a base was perfect. It left my face with a smooth texture and I'm now100% positive that my one true love foundation will remain my go to foundation thanks to this balm, which is a major plus because I wasn't looking forward to buying multiple foundations till I found the perfect match again.

Make up free-

Today, I wasn't feeling the best, so make up was the last thing I wanted to do. I decided to apply my usual moisturiser and then on a whim, I applied the balm over my face once my moisturiser had dried into my skin. It is now evening time and my skin is still glowing and I received a wonderful compliment today on my skin which boosted my confidence, I may wear no make up a lot more often now. 

Overall first impression rating, 9/10. Simply because I have a hard time giving 10/10 ratings based on a few days of use, after a few weeks I'll let everyone know what my new rating is or if it stays the same.

Usually this product is €7.99, which I would pay for it, but at the moment is is €3.99 in boots across Ireland. *Bargain*

The product is light weight, dries within a minute and gives a healthy and natural glow, which it says on the label and anything that stays true to it's word is a winner for me. 

I think the main winning factor for myself was the fact it made my favourite foundation suit my skin again! It also made me realise maybe I need a new skincare routine coming into this new season.

*MINI GIVEAWAY*

To celebrate being long listed for the Irish Beauty Blog Awards and because I fell a little in love with this product, I'm giving away three Botanics Radiance Balm, All Bright, to three readers and a surprise each.

GIVEAWAY // DETAILS BELOW // FB PAGE - http://t.co/938kLes4pG // STAY FABULOUS AND KIND ♥ #irishbbloggers #bbloggers pic.twitter.com/a3sCEeY6ip
— // Melly // (@MermaidMelly) April 27, 2015

This giveaway will close on Friday the 1st of May when the winners will also be announced. 

Thank you to everyone who reads my blog and please, Stay as fabulous and as kind hearted as ever.

Lots of love, 

Melody x

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN

Mini Boots Haul!

Hello lovelies, today and finally the first post of this week and to end this week off is a quick haul and details. As of this new coming week I will have tons of material, posts and events up along with a giveaway that has been well overdue,  but until then lets get down to the beauty business.

So as usual, pay day happened and I found myself in the city centre. 

First stop when I finally have money in my pocket is always boots and as it turned out I actually needed to go, not just wanted to go. 

Maybelline FIT me!

The main reason I stopped off in boots was for a new foundation. I have always been a huge lover of L'oreal True Match, but recently I've found it doesn't quite suit my skin, maybe my skin type has changed of the skincare routine I have began using just doesn't match up with my former foundation, but any ways I picked up this beauty as I've heard wonderful reviews and thought I'd try something new. 

Retails at €11.99.

Review coming soon. 

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

Once again, I need to just get this out there but I am completely and utterly in love with Collection and all it's products. I never really dabbled in Collection make up before but over the past few months I have bought multiple products. So affordable and I picked up this new bright concealer to go with my foundation for €4.99, it's on special at the moment.

Usual Retail Price €5.49. 

Natural Collection- Lip & Eye Liner

These two were a spur of the moment purchase. I was heading for the checkout, doing really well with only three items in total and I thought 'I need a new lip liner, oh and maybe an eye liner too'. The Natural Collection do wonderful products, but their liners are my favourite as they have stay wear power beyond belief and often I choose these lip liners over MAC, so that's saying something. 

Both liners retail at €2.49, bargain prices.

Botanics Radiance Balm- All Bright

Ah Botanics! Becoming a bit of a cult beauty favourite over the past few weeks is this wonderful balm. I manage to grab the last one in store for an amazing €3.99, on special.

Usual retail price is €7.99. 

Even then it's worth the money, all my MUA friends have raved about this product! Get it while it's on this amazing special offer, you will not be disappointed!

That's all I bought in boots yesterday, all products will feature in reviews or at some point on my blog and across my social networking sites. 

Until Next Time,

Stay Fab!

♥ Melody ♥

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN

Oh My Gosh!

Hello lovelies. I am terribly sorry for the lack of posting and empty promises, the weeks have just gotten away from me with college but I am back in action.

Lately I have been obsessed with longer lashes and over the past two months I have been using Gosh Growth Mascara. I've mentioned this numerous times in tweets and to my friends but still, I've slacked and not done a review.

Gosh Growth Mascara isn't something new to the Gosh family or my make up bag, I use to use Gosh Growth Mascara a couple of months ago, but forgot to repurchase and well, I don't know how I could forget such a wonder. 

It's 'magic' wand grips lashes to elongate and spread the lashes. It have a growth formula which promises that you'll see 'visible' results within two weeks. Within one use I noticed a difference but after two months straight of use, I have noticed my lashes are longer and thicker and even darker! 

The jet black formula can be scary, so if you're not into dark and thick lashes, I'd only use one coat or give this mascara a miss, but for those lash loving gal's or anyone willing to try something new give this little gem a go.

Pros
Longer Lash results are true to the stamp on the bottle. I noticed visibly longer lashes after two weeks but after a prolonged wear of two months I have noticed a dramatic change.
The wand is perfect, I'm not usually a fan of plastic wands but this one grips every lash perfectly to elongate those lashes and widen those pretty peepers.
It's a decent price and lasts a really long time, I feel like I haven't even got quarter of the way through my tube yet!

Cons
The formula can become quite sticky on your second or third coat and when on a night out you want to apply as much as possible without getting spider lashes, so a lash separator is needed. Have one handy!
The mascara seems to have tinted my lashes black and no I didn't leave product on I am serious when I say my lashes look like they've been tinted, which I shouldn't complain about but at the same time I don't like have dark lashes without any product on, I feel it doesn't suit my complexion. I am of course the epitome of pale Irish.

Overall I give this product a 9 out of 10.

You can purchase this product at any Gosh store or online and is under promotion at the moment at €9.99. Usually retails at €12.99. 

 Stay Fab

Melody x

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN