My Hair Transformation with Grow Unltd

Hi everyone! So as most of you probably know from my social media platforms I finally got my extensions applied. I have been wanting to get these done for a couple of years now, so i'm delighted to finally have them.

Since posting about the extensions online I received a lot of questions, so i'm hoping to answer them all here in this blog post. 

Why I decided to get bonded extensions applied..

To be honest my hair was driving me insane!! It was damaged from overuse of heated products and started to thin out and split towards the end, last year I decided to let the colour grow out and get back to my natural colour to give my hair a little break. 

I had been using clip in extensions for years, but started to get fed up clipping them in every morning. 

I wanted full, thick, bouncy hair & just knew id loved to try the bonded extensions, I read up on them for months and just loved the idea of them. So since then they were added to my list! 

Where I went to get them applied..

I went to amazing Grow Unltd in Waterford City to have my extensions done. I had been following the girls online and fell in love with their transformation pictures.

Also one of my friends previously had her hair done with Siadbh for her 21st, she absolutely loved them and her natural hair had no damage afterwards!!

 I rang to book in with the girls a few weeks back and was giving a time and day to call down for my consultation. 

During the consultation they get a chance to look at your hair and match it up to the colour you're looking for, they know how many stands to order to create the look you want, and will also know which range would suit your hair best. This will determine the price of your extensions. 

I was looked after by Katie for my consultation. After a chat and getting to know the difference between the extensions, Katie knew exactly what I was looking for. Within minutes she had my hair matched up to three beautiful tones and knew exactly how many stands to order for my thick, bouncy look.

I then booked in for my 'transformation' the following week. I was looked after by Chloe and Katie who made the day fly as we chatted about anything and everything. Going in I was excited, coming out I was absolutely delighted!!

Before and After Photos..

These photos were taken after my extensions were applied, both showing the tones under different lights. I wanted to keep my natural colour while adding different tones, length and volume. I'm over the moon with my hair and got exactly what I asked for. 

We went with the Hairspray Russian range, using three different tones and Katie applied 120 stands.

A little information about their extensions 

All their extensions are keratin bonded, keratin is what our hair is made up of, so that's why they're the best. All their hair extensions are 100% human hair which can be straightened and curled. With their application of either Beautyworks or Hairspray Russian extensions they guarantee a long lasting, flawless application with zero damage to your natural hair. 

Grow Unltd use the amazing Kevin Murphy products in their salon, as they are animal cruelty free, paraben and sulphate free, and are made using all natural ingredients such as coconut oil, lavender and ginger extracts etc, they can guarantee with the use of these products that there will be no damage to any of the bonds. 

For my hair we opted for the Kevin Murphy plumping wash and rinse. This particular shampoo and conditioner helps to protect damage to give fuller, healthier and stronger hair. A shampoo and conditioner that creates lots of volume

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My experience at Grow Unltd..

They are honestly the sweetest bunch of girls with such amazing energy!! They make you feel so welcome as soon as you walk in the door, the salon is the cutest little place with great vibes. The passion they have for their job is incredible and it really shows. They deserve all the success that comes their way!! 

Siadbh and Katie are the senior hair extension specialists at Grow Unltd. 

I will keep you all updated over the next few months to see how I get on with them. Until then if you have any other questions about these extensions just message me & I will get back to you. So far i'm in love!!

Also if you get them done please snap me some pictures @itsaclothing, Id love to see!! 

Chat soon,

Chloe x

Style Round Up

It's a "Clo Thing" Style Round Up 

Hi dolls, Welcome to my little blog post where I am going to do a quick recap on a few of my casual/dressy looks over the past year.

I have gained some new followers over the past few months, which I am so thrilled about!! so I thought a quick style round up would be the perfect blog post to show you girls my personal style. I am obsessed with fashion and have a huge interest in styling, I just love the excitement of putting together an outfit!! Some find it stressful but its my favourite part. I love looking for different and unique pieces to make an outfit perfect for that party or special occasion. 

Not all of you are going to like my style and that's perfectly fine. Everyone's taste is different especially when it comes to fashion. 

So here is a little taste of my style..

1. My Graduation 

Dress: Runaway Bride

Heels: Penneys

For my Graduation I decided to wear this dress as I fell in love with it as soon as I walked in to Runaway Bride!! I just knew it was exactly what I was looking for, something appropriate for the ceremony yet nice to wear out later that night. The nude slip with the stunning lace overlay was perfect & the sleeve detail really brought out that bit of elegance to the over all look. 

2. Casual Night Out

Jeans: New Look

Top: Topshop

Heels: Penneys

This look was for a casual night out so of course I opted for my highwasted black skinny jeans. A girl can never have enough. I decided to wear them with a plain white off the shoulder crop top with a small frill detail. As the outfit I chose was quite plain I opted for my sparkly barely there heels to complete the look.

3. The Irish Beauty Show 

Top: Penneys

Trousers: Missguided

Sandals: Forever 21

The Irish Beauty Show was held in the RDS in Dublin earlier this year. Read all about it here (Link to blog post) Myself and the girls decided to head up along to make the most out of a girly day out. The day was so enjoyable, we met some incredible bloggers and of course made time for some shopping!! As it was a long day packed with demos, stalls and a lot of people I decided to go super casual and made sure I wore something comfortable. I went for these pale pink trousers along with my go to little black jumper from Penney's, I just knew my fringed Forever 21 sandals would go perfect then to complete the look. 

4. My Cousins Communion

Top: New Look

Jacket: Penneys

Skirt: New Look

Shoes: Penneys

I put this look together as we were invited to the meal for my little cousins communion. As it was during the summer I opted for a skirt and top. I went with this navy pleated skirt along with the razor cut white crop top, I matched these with the patterned croped jacket and gorgeous navy/flowered flats.

5. Pippa's Fashion Factory

Top: Penneys

Skirt: Topshop

Boots: Shoe Rack

So one of my besties treated me with tickets to Pippa O' Connors Fashion Factory in the Seafield Hotel in Gorey. As this is a day dedicated to style, fashion, demos, tips and tricks I knew I wanted to wear something stylish/different. So this is the look I went for. My top gives that illusion of layering as it looks like I have a crisp white shirt on with a crop jumper over, when in fact it is the one item. Im obsessed with this piece. I then paired it with a cute mini skirt from Topshop and some killer over the knee boots from Shoe Rack, of course adding my YSL clutch to bring the look together.

6. Irish Blog Awards

Dress: Runaway Bride

Heels: Steve Madden

I was so excited to attended The Irish Blog Awards this year. It was such an amazing experience and one I wont forget. As this is a bloggers event I knew the style would be amazing!! So I popped into Sarah in Runaway Bride as I knew she would sort me out with a perfect dress for the night. As the dress was black I decided to wear my yellow fringed Steve Madden heels to brightening the look up. 

7. Longitude Festival

Lace Trim Bralet: Missguided

Backless Knitted Dress: Missguided

Shorts: Penney's

Belt: Opsh

I was like a big child choosing my outfit for Longitude!! When it comes to festivals you can really wear anything. The knitted dress I wore from Missguided was actually a beach dress, I thought it was different & that it would look nice over the bralet and shorts I had bought. I then added the snapback and jewels to complete the look. 

8. Birthday Outfit 

Crop Top: Topshop

High Wasted Jeans: Topshop

Sequin Cami: Asos

Heels: Penneys

So as my Birthday was approaching this year I was on the hunt for something nice. All of us girls like to try that little bit harder when it comes to choosing our birthday outfits. I opted for the colour white as I am obsessed & think it stands out against a nice dark tan!! I celebrated my 21st the year before and wore a white suit (see in right column above), so I think I seen a trend forming haha! 

The sequin cami was the key piece to this look. 

So there you have it, a round up of my style so far this year. 

I hope you enjoyed it.

Big hello to any of my new followers,

any questions please pm me or leave a quick comment below. 

Chat Soon,

Chloe xo

What I Wore: Birthday Outfit

Birthday Celebrations 

Hey Dolls, sorry that I have been MIA the last few weeks!! To be honest I've had a lot going on. I am settling back in to a routine now so the blog will be receiving all my love and attention!!

So last Friday myself and the gang got together to celebrate my 22nd birthday along with 'going away' drinks for a few of my good friends. They are jetting off on me for the summer, Yes.. I am super jealous and am going to miss them loads!!

We had a few pre-drinks in the house and my god were the drinks flowing.. vodka, gin, malibu, wine, bacardi, bulmers and glasses of prosecco!! How we made it out I will never know, off into town we went. We had an unreal night and surely don't do things by halves!! Funny stories from the night will last a life time. 

What I Wore:

I posted a picture of the outfit I chose to my Facebook page (It's a "Clo Thing") and could not believe the reaction it received. A lot of you were wondering where I bought some of the pieces so I am going to share that with you all now..   

Where To Get It..

Embellished Mesh Cami: Asos (click here)

White High Wasted Jeans: Topshop (click here)

White Crop Top: Topshop (old stock)

Nude Court Heels: Penney's

Don't forget your student discount girls!! Makes it all seem that little bit better. ;)

Make-Up Time

My make up on the night was done by the amazingly talented Danielle Chin!! I honestly cannot recommend her enough girls, I have been popping in and out to Danielle for just over a year now & she never fails to amaze me. The time and attention she puts in to her work really shows off how much of a perfectionist she is. 

As most of you already know Danielle is part of my Glam Squad, which you can read more about here on my blog (click here)

Product List Below..

Anastasia Beverly Hills ‪#‎Dipbrow‬ in Dark Brown
‪#‎ABHShadows‬ dusty rose, hot chocolate, deep plum & fudge single shadows
Inglot Make Up Ireland shadows 29, 395 & 450
INGLOT gel liner 77
Gerard Cosmetics Lip Créme in Angle Cake
Penneys individual lashes

Head over to Facebook and have a look and some of the amazing looks she has created (Danielle Chin Makeup Artist)

Tan and Body Shimmer..

I used the Cocoa Brown 1hr developing tan and the Cocoa Brown Golden Goddess Oil. I am obsessed!!

So that's a wrap!! Hope you guys enjoyed & hope I answered all of your questions.

Chat soon,

Chloe xx

Trend Watch: Double Denim

Denim on Denim

  Double Denim is a trend that has been around for quite some time now. Some people don't like the idea of denim on denim but when styled right it can be amazing!! I can honestly say this trend is a huge favorite of mine, once worn right. 

I feel this is a trend that would suit different body shapes and sizes, as it's all about the pieces you choose to wear. When it comes to doubling up on denim don't be afraid to pair different shades together, it doesn't matter if the wash or colours are completely different. The last thing you want is to look too matchy! So for example, wearing dark coloured denim bottoms with a light washed denim shirt/jacket. 

*Always Remember* Light shades of denim tend to draw attention to the area they cover, while darker shades of denim create that slimmer effect. 

So there's a little tip to remember when putting your denim look together. Everyone will be different as it depends on the body type.

Most double denim looks are created by wearing slim and baggy pieces together, again this will vary from person to person. Make sure the outfit suits your shape, for example, wearing slim denim jeans with a loose fitting shirt or vice versa. There is also some of you that will get way with wearing slim denim on both bottom and top!! 

With denim there is so much variety and combinations. Jeans, skirts, shorts, jackets, shirts, crop tops & dungarees. Mix and match these pieces to create your outfit while keeping all the above in mind. If your not brave enough to wear just denim, don't be afraid to break it up with a print shirt or jacket. As you can see in some of the photos below...

I had Tweeted a few weeks ago about denim on denim after seeing it take over the streets of Paris during Paris Fashion Week. I knew immediately that the trend was making its way back, and being such a fan of it I was only delighted. 

Twitter Username: ChloeEnnis_

Celebrities seem to love this trend also, with the likes of Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez & Vanessa Hudgens stepping out head to toe in Double Denim. Pictures below.. 

Kendall, Gigi, Rihanna

Jlo, Kim, Vanessa

So go on, grab all your denim bits and start putting those outfits together. If your brave enough go ahead and triple denim!! You can put that denim jacket over your denim shirt and jeans, just remember to keep the shades different!

Until next time,

Chloe xx

What I Got Up To Yesterday

The Irish Beauty Show

So as most of you already know, yesterday I attended the Irish Beauty Show with two of my friends. Believe it or not this was actually my first time attending the show. So as you can imagine I was so excited to go up and have a look around. The ultimate girls day out.  

The show lasts for two days (Sunday the 13th of March & Monday the 14th) with some of the most recognised names in the beauty industry. The day is full of inspiring demos and seminar stages where you get the chance to interact and learn more about makeup, hair, tanning and nails etc. Another benefit of attending the show is how much you save on products with over 350 brands offering different promo's, discounts and offers. 

So here's what I got up to for the day.. 

What I Wore

Top - Pennys 

Trousers - Missguided (last year)

Fringe Sandals - Forever 21 

I didn't have the time to go shopping for an outfit to wear so instead I rooted through my wardrobe to see what I could put together. I opted for something comfortable as I knew the day would involve a lot of walking and standing around. 

A lot of you asked me where I got my trousers as soon as I posted the picture. Unfortunately I actually bought these off Missguided last year, but they do have some similar styles here (Missguided Link).  So anyway, I took a quick outfit picture and headed off to meet the girls. 

Meeting Familiar Faces

I was delighted to finally meet Marissa Carter, Faces by Grace and James Patrice!! Sure of course I had to ask for some photos. I don't have a photo with James Patrice as he kindly did one of his famous videos on my snapchat for you all. The man is hilarious.

Snapchat Names...

Marissa Carter: cartermarissa

Grace Mongey: facesbygrace23

James Butler: jamespatrice

Myself: itsaclothing

There were plenty more familiar faces throughout the day, but most of them were taking part in demos or selling products. 

My Purchases

So the first thing I picked up was the SoSu Contour Palette!! 

I didn't think the palettes were going to be on sale at the stand yesterday, as I thought Suzanne had mentioned they were low on stock in previous snaps. As soon as I realised they were actually for sale I just had to get one. When it comes to my makeup I am obsessed with a good foundation and contour base. Plus my current contour palette was running low. 

My second purchase was these two Blank Canvas Brushes. I picked up the F20 and F21 to help apply my new SoSu Contour Palette & my everyday Foundation. The brushes feel so soft and I thought the pink and green handles were cute.

Some Food and Browsing

After the Beauty Show we headed over to the Dundrum Shopping Center to grab a bite to eat. We were so hungry, and of course we couldn't resist Eddie Rockets. 

On our way back to the car we found ourselves wondering into shops for a 'quick look'. Topshop, Pennys, Zara etc. One piece in particular caught my eye, I stumbled across this blazer dress in Zara and fell in love with it!! The picture is not great as there is a top underneath, but you get the idea.

So that was what I got up to yesterday. 

To those of you heading up to the show today, enjoy!! If you have any questions about the Irish Beauty Show message me or comment below.

Chloe xo

My Glam Squad

My Glam Squad

Hey Girls, I've decided to write this blog post sharing with you my "Glam Squad" and why they are so amazing at what they do.

All of us girls like to get dolled up for that special occasion making sure our hair, makeup, nails and outfits are perfect for the event. Below I am going to share with you the people who doll me up for a night out. So let me start introducing..

1. Hair - D&G Hair Studio

We all know that there is nothing worse than a dodgy hair cut or that hairdresser that cuts off far too much!! Especially after expressing the love for the length of your hair and how upsetting it is to part with even an inch! So it can be hard to trust someone when it comes to our hair.

I've been getting my hair done at D&G Hair Studio for a few years now. The girls are absolutely brilliant at what they do, I honestly love my hair every time I get it done. They are so friendly and the salon is amazing! The atmosphere is always great and the time flies with tea, chocolates and chats.

Below is the link to their Facebook page..

https://www.facebook.com/DG-Hair-Studio-405005442904799/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf

2. Makeup - Danielle Chin MUA

Makeup Time.. Well I can safely say that Danielle is my life saver!! The girl is so talented at what she does and is an absolute dote. I've been in to Danielle on many occasions, my 21st being one of them (picture above). She listens to what you want and is great for suggestions. I'm so comfortable with Danielle doing my makeup at this stage I just sit in the chair and let her work her magic!!

If your in the Wexford area and are looking for a Make Up Artist, I'd definitely recommend Danielle.

Below is the link to her Facebook Page..

https://www.facebook.com/makeupbydaniellechin21/?fref=ts


3.Nails - The Devil Wears Priestly

Oh well where to start!! Clare is a God send. She is such a perfectionist and gives your nails so much time and attention. Again like the others I've been to Clare on many occasions. The woman is so talented at what she dose and gets it perfect every time no matter what shape, size or colour. She never fails to amaze me. 

Below is the link to her Facebook Page..

https://www.facebook.com/The-DEVIL-WEARS-Priestly-Professional-gel-nail-application-661869720591614/?fref=ts


4. Oufits - Runaway Bride

Last but by no means least.. Runaway Bride. If your looking for that perfect outfit for that special occasion Sarah is the girl to go to!! She has stunning occasion wear. Every time I pop into Sarah I want everything.. literally everything! Here's some of my favorites..

Not only does she sell occasion wear but bridal wear too!! The wedding dresses are gorgeous! So if any of my readers are in the process of planning their wedding head over and have a look..

Below is the link to the Facebook Page..

https://www.facebook.com/runawaybride.ie/?fref=ts



So there you have it girls!! My "Glam Squad! I cannot recommend these ladies enough & don't know what I would do without them.

Untill next time,

Chloe x

Chrissy Teigen - Style Her Style

Style Her Style

 

Next up is the beautiful Chrissy Teige

It's that time of the week again and up next is the beautiful Chrissy Teigen. The woman can do no wrong in my eyes!! I am a huge fan of her style and would definitely consider her one of my style icons.

Recreate her the look here: 

Coat > http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&Category=outerwear_coats-and-jackets&ProductID=2000178980&VariantID=02&lang=en-US 

Top > http://m.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/white-fringed-trim-t-shirt-_357431510?productFind=search 

Jeans > https://www.missguided.eu/clothing/category/denim/jeans/ripped-jeans/riot-destroyed-skinny-jeans-stonewash-blue 

Hat > https://www.missguided.co.uk/alaga-felt-fedora-grey 

Heels > https://www.missguided.eu/footwear/heels/slip-on-strap-detail-mules-white

#stealherstyle #fashion #style #trends

Untill next time girls,

Chloe x

Gigi Hadid - Steal Her Style

Steal Her Style

Welcome to my new "Steal Her Style" section on It's a "Clo Thing" Here I will be recreating some celebrity looks using popular high street stores & online sites. I hope to get the outfits as similar as possible, if not an alternative version.    

First Up..

Gigi Hadid!!.. I'm obsessed with her style!! Here is one of my favourite casual looks she wore... 

Recreate the look here: 

Top > https://www.missguided.eu/dharma-ribbed-turtle-neck-long-sleeve-crop-top-white

Joggers > http://m.eu.topshop.com/h5/product?productId=20884784

Runners > http://m.jdsports.ie/product/adidas-originals-superstar/016611

Jacket > Her embellished blazer is Balmain of course, isn't it amazing!! 

#stealherstyle #fashion #style #trends

See you for the next outfit we will be recreating!!

Chloe x

What's In My Inglot Bag?

My Inglot Picks

Hey Girls!! So last week I finally got a day off work and of course with Christmas just around the corner I decided to spend the day shopping.  Every year we head up to Drumdrum a few weeks before Christmas to get all of our Christmas shopping done. So off we went.

A lot of people say Dundrum can be a hit or miss but I found it so good this year!! I got all of my presents sorted and even got a bit of time to pick up a few bits for myself. One thing I really needed was new makeup as everything in my makeup bag always seems to waste at the one time!! Does this happen anyone else? Anyway here is what I picked up... 

1. Foundation 

I've been dying to try this foundation for a while now!! I usually wear Mac going out but decided to give Inglot a go to see what I think. This foundation is meant to give amazing coverage covering all blemishes and discoloration. The girl serving me also said that the coverage is very buildable so you could wear it during the day and night. 

As soon as I try it out ill let you know what I think. I got a dark shade to wear out its shade 82.

2. Face and Body illuminator   

For anyone that knows me I love a dewy makeup look, so highlight and illumination products are a huge favourite of mine. This little gem can be worn alone or mixed with your foundation to add a natural glow to your skin. It can also be applied to your body. I cannot wait to give this one a go. 

I wear a face illuminator everyday under my foundation, I just love the fresh dewy look it gives your skin. I find them more natural than a cream based highlight for everyday makeup. 

I got the 65 in the illuminator.

3. Pressed Powder and Case

I was delighted to see that Inglot's pressed powders are freedom now. This means the case can be reused, so to refill it you only need to buy the powder pan as seen on the left in my picture above. It works out much cheaper. I got this to contour my face and define my cheekbones. 

I got this in the shade 45.

4. Brow Liner Gel & Eye Shadow Pan

I also picked up their new brow liner in a gel form (15) and 395 in the eye shadow pan. The girl that was serving me had a gorgeous highlight on so of course I just had to ask what it was. She was actually after using this eye shadow shade!! It had a lovely shine and shimmer I just had to get it!! For any of you getting the new inglot palette for Christmas this is one of the shades included in it.

5. Lipstick and Lip Liner

You probably all know well from me posting lipstick colours to my Facebook page, that I am a nude lipstick lover!! Majority of my lippys are nude shades. So I couldn't leave without getting another nude lipstick to add to my collection!! I decided to pick up a nice lip liner to match.

The lipstick is shade 403 and the lip liner is 63.

So that's my new face!! I cant wait to try them out over Christmas and let you know what I think. From what I've heard and read I know im going to love them all.

Link to Inglot online: Click Here

So that's the content of my Inglot bag. Hope you enjoyed and if you are looking to buy any of the above head over to their website. (Link Above)

It's a "Clo Thing" Facebook Page: Click Here

Until Next Time,

Chloe xx