Queen of Quirk

Hey guys!

I joined in the fashion festival hype last Saturday (7th September) by going to Jervis Shopping Centre (near Henry Street). I missed the fashion show on Henry Street that morning annoyingly because I was playing a hockey match...

I had a great time! There wasn't as much things going on as I hoped there would be, but it was still fun!

Here's the outfit I wore:

Jumper: Hollister

Scarf: Hollister

Top: you guessed it; Hollister

AAH So much damn Hollister!!!

Jeans: Bershka (phew)

Boots: UGG Australia

Bag: Kipling

Eyeliner: Rimmel

Lips: Revlon Lip Butter in Cupcake

Mum and I took the bus into city center and as soon as we walked into the shopping center, we saw a big camera and a photographer taking photos of other girls.

We asked the photographer what it was about, and apparently there was a competition and if you took a photo with him, he would upload it to the Jervis SC Facebook and whoever gets the most likes or something wins 250 euro shopping spree.

That competition is probably over now... I don't think I won. :/

So that's moi posing above!

Anywho, my Mum and I browsed around Forever 21, New Look, Topshop and Boots. I only got stuff from Forever 21 and Boots, which I'll show to you in a jiffy.

Then, at around 4:30 in the afternoon, we went to the ground floor of the shopping centre to view a Style Workshop by Brendan Courtney (an Irish fashion designer and TV personality).

Before it began, a lady gave out some goodie bags, and I 'luckily' grabbed one after a huge crowd circled around me! But wait till I show you how 'good' the gifts were later on..

The workshop was good. There were four models who came out twice each to showcase some Celebrity Style Steals (including Miley Cyrus and Khloe Kardashian) and some upcoming trends for A/W '13. Unfortunately take any note of them; I wouldn't be too worried about 'following the crowd', but I do remember he mentioned animal print. Guess I was fashionable with my Kipling bag, eh?

Afterwards, Mum and I began to leave the shopping centre, until we noticed two people nabbing a photo with Brendan. We thought we'd be a tad cheeky and get a picture too. We was so nice and friendly and didn't mind at all. Mum and I left giggling. :)

So overall, it wasn't as eventful as I hoped, but it was great, and I'd love to go next year to more popular workshops or shows!

On with le haul:

As I said, I got clothes from Forever 21 and something from Boots and a DFF goodie bag. I love the DFF bag itself (maybe not the goodies that you'll soon see); when I got hold of it I felt part of the festival!

The first thing I found at Forever 21 was this GORGEOUS leather jacket with 'sweatshirt material' sleeves and hood. I la la la love it! It's just so fabulous and comfortable, and somehow, to me, autumn-y.

I also got a dress that I would totally pair with tights and my black boots (not uggs) but to jazz it up, I'd maybe add my long heart necklace. I'd think of more ideas. This dress is super perf! Such a great fit on me :)

I got this from Boots. I'm running out of my moisturiser so I decided I should try out the Garnier one next since I've heard such great things about it! Expect a review soon, and maybe a skincare routine(???) What do you guys think?

And, ahem, here are the 'amazing' things I got in the goodie bag.

Oh dear.

Two L'oreal samples (so far not so bad)

A Tailoring Academy brochure (threw it out)

A 5 euro voucher for a taxi cab (threw it out)

Perfectil Skin, Hair and Nails vitamin tablets (eh, no thanks)

Special K (just plain odd)

I also got a face wipe (yes a face wipe) which SUCKED

And wait for it; a Compeed PLASTER???????

WHAAAT?

What were you thinking DFF?

The only worthy things in the bag were these two, obviously.

I haven't tried them yet though; hopefully they're good...

So that was all I got up to last Saturday at the DFF 2013 in Jervis Shopping Centre!

Talk to you all soon!

Summer's officially over.

Booooo.

But at least there's one thing good; it's time for Summer Favourites! Wooop!

I'm sorry I haven't been doing *proper* monthly favourites; I'm going get back on track again with September favourites at the end of this month!

But for now enjoy my last Summer post (D:)!

Coming soon: What's in my School Bag???

Beauty

Make up:

(A lot of these products have been reviewed already; click the links below to see the reviews! Warning: there are a lot of lip products in this favourites!)

Maybelline Baby Lips

Benefit Fake Up

Models Own Make Up Sponge

I love this! It's very good for blending my concealer; super practical! Handy if you don't want to get your fingers messy and is sometimes good for blending foundation/BB cream.

Revlon Lip Butters

Sugarbomb Lipgloss by Benfit

I got this with my Sugarlicious set at Christmas and it's gorgeous! It's super shiny and a lovely nude colour. It smells divine! I love to apply this when I have heavy eye make up.

Covergirl Flamed Out mascara

Fragrance:

Victoria's Secret body spray in Pure Daydream

This smells so good! The name suits it perfectly! It's such a dreamy scent. The only problem is that it's running out quite quickly... Probably because it's a travel size though.

This was my summer scent; if I spay it now, it reminds me of Summer 2013. That's what I love a about fragrances; they keep memories.

Nail Polish:

Essie Nail Polish in Cute as a Button

Skincare:

Hollister Body and Hand cream in Laguna beach

This smells like heaven in a tube. Honestly.

I love to use this for my hands, and I really want to get the body spray version of this. I got it for my birthday from friends and I am in

LOVE with it!

Simple Refreshing Shower Gel

This very soothing to me! It is what it is: refreshing. And it's supposed to cleanse and purify; I think it might have done so! Another job

well done Simple.

Hair:

Trevor Sorbie Salt Texture Spray

This spray is supposed to create relaxed, tousled waves with a matte texture. I think it's alright; it says to apply on damp hair, and then in the salon tip, it's say to apply on dry hair... ??? Ah well. It works fine but occasionally tends to be sticky, or causes tangles. I'm not sure if I'd buy any texture spray again... I find them useless sometimes, but they can be fun to use to jazz up a ponytail.

Pantene Over night Nourishing Spray

This is what it is: nourishing!

As you saw in my GRWM: First day of School post, I sprayed this on my plaits to enhance the curls for the next day, and it really works! It makes my hair incredibly soft.

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Original

Surprise surprise.

Batiste is in my favourites once agiain.

You know the drill... I love to use this when I don't wash my hair but I still want it to feel clean and fresh. This is the BEST.

Random

Music:

Click here for my Spring/Summer 2013 playlist!

Magazines:

Oh. My. Freaking. God.

No I don't have an addiction *cough cough*.

The amount of magazines you can buy in three months eh?

I have thoroughly, without doubt, loved each and every issue.

I don't think I really need to review every single issue. They were literally all brilliant.You can never have enough, ok?!

Books:

Four and Children and It by Jacqueline Wilson

Definitely not my favourite book by Jackie (Hetty Feather series wins, by miles), but I still really enjoyed this. I loved the way she was inspired by another book to write this. It's a super strange plot, but interesting. I adored Maudie in this!

Ratburger by David Walliams

I read Billionaire Boy last year by the same author and thought it was pretty funny, and I got this for Christmas. It's unique, of course funny and, occasionally, kind of gross. But it was good to read; you don't have to read serious all the time, right?

The Fault in our Stars by John Green

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

This is just epic.

This is a beautifl story, filled with super characters. You just have to, and I mean, HAVE TO, read this! Seriuosly! You will laugh and you will cry. Honestly! Read it. Now!!!!

Green is a genius!

(Do not read if younger than 12, I'm warning you!)

Coco Caramel by Cathy Cassidy

I am in love with the Chocolate Box girls series. It' sugary sweet and full of drama. The sisters are just to die for. I love Skye the best. If you're a real girly-girl, then this is a must read.

The Mortal Instruments Book One: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! AGAIN!

Unless you're asleep, you must have heard about this new movie that has been out recently. It was originally a book. I saw the film, and it was super good, but the book is 100000X BETTER! I am on the second book of the series now and it is just... ahh can't think of any words! It's just well, outsanding, glittering, excellent and MAGNIFICNET! Did I say I couldn't think of any words? That was the past.

Please if you have read this tell me. SHADOWHUNTERS UNITE!

Movie:

Monsters University is adorbs!

This is such a great family movie. I saw it with my cousins. It's so funny! You must see it!!

Snack:

Dippin' Dots

I ate this loads while in the States. They are so yummy! It's like ice cream, but in dots, if that makes sense. Vanilla was my go to flavour. Not available in Ireland. :( Come to Ireland, Dippin' Dots!

Cookie Dough