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

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.

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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)

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Until Next Time,

Chloe xx