A walk in the park with Coco.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5577490406/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Walk in the park by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Walk in the park" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5577490406_fee3595dae_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5577488022/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Walk in the park by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Walk in the park" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5577488022_1c06b612d7_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5577483940/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Walk in the park by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Walk in the park" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5577483940_5cc3f7041c_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5577481358/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Walk in the park by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Walk in the park" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5577481358_9eb3b42d30_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5577478884/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Walk in the park by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Walk in the park" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5577478884_1bce2473a0_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At last, I can bear to go out during the day without tights or jeans on. A slightly warmer breeze feels amazing. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coco is three now, she's finally old enough to bring to the park without being dragged through a bush every time she spots another dog. Although she mostly ignores the camera, she does have her moments!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leopard cardigan - Oasis</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Belt - vintage</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tulle dress (worn as skirt), pink skirt (underneath), loafers and socks</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - Primark</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bag - vintage Lanchas Paris</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been looking into using a BB Cream instead of foundation, anyone have any thoughts on this?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, on another note, my blog turned <b>one year old</b> on March 26th, and I completely forgot! So happy birthday, bloggy, we've been through a lot this past year. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sian. </span></div>

A walk in the park with Coco.

At last, I can bear to go out during the day without tights or jeans on. A slightly warmer breeze feels amazing. Coco is three now, she's finally old enough to bring to the park without being dragged through a bush every time she spots another dog. Although she mostly ignores the camera, she does ha…

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Puppy Love

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5574344037/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="30-03-11 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="30-03-11" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5574344037_2dfed2fa95_z.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5574348321/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="30-03-11 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="30-03-11" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5574348321_e1b3c2569f_z.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5574933008/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="30-03-11 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="30-03-11" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5574933008_7bd1472412_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5574350309/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="30-03-11 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="30-03-11" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5574350309_0c9c2e3c2f_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5574939206/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="30-03-11 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="30-03-11" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5574939206_aec3a85703_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Had an amazing day in the sun with Frankie, drinking coffee and wandering around Dublin. This 3 foot doggy was the result of our adventures; he's been affectionately named Tiny, and he's the softest thing in the world. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blazer, jeans - Topshop</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bag - River Island</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shirt - Primark</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ring, boots - Forever 21</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope everyone else is enjoying the sun and warmth. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sian. </span></div>

Puppy Love

Had an amazing day in the sun with Frankie, drinking coffee and wandering around Dublin. This 3 foot doggy was the result of our adventures; he's been affectionately named Tiny, and he's the softest thing in the world. Blazer, jeans - TopshopBag - River IslandShirt - PrimarkRing, boots - Forever 21H…

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to see new photos, come to my new blog!

<div style="text-align: center;">www.anouskaproettabrandon.com!</div><div style="text-align: center;">More of these photos over there :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PZ-IvrtyS20/TZINQItScsI/AAAAAAAAAuA/f614oOmX6K8/s1600/IMG_2160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PZ-IvrtyS20/TZINQItScsI/AAAAAAAAAuA/f614oOmX6K8/s320/IMG_2160.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SokrIsyqEy4/TZIPpXkUJxI/AAAAAAAAAuE/soXQMjKtrI8/s1600/lookbookanouska.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SokrIsyqEy4/TZIPpXkUJxI/AAAAAAAAAuE/soXQMjKtrI8/s320/lookbookanouska.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

to see new photos, come to my new blog!

www.anouskaproettabrandon.com!More of these photos over there :)xxx…

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Deep Blue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5570259778/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bow3 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="bow3" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5570259778_7017880bc9_z.jpg" width="403" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5570257946/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bow1 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="bow1" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5570257946_071eefcf86_z.jpg" width="340" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5569673403/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bow4 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="bow4" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5569673403_d2c87d11c7_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5569671327/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="bow2 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="bow2" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5569671327_1533db3b6d_z.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This denim jacket was another thing I picked up in Wild Child recently. I've gone through a few denim jackets in my time, but this might be one of my favourites; I think I prefer the darker denim to the lighter version usually used in jackets. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This outfit seems kind of busy compared to what I'm used to, but I guess something a little different is always good. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm on a bit of a shopping ban at the moment so I can save money for  summer, so expect to see a lot of pieces being worn again and again in the future!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Denim jacket - Wild Child Originals</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leopard tunic, white plimsoles, white socks - Primark</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">White lace bow - Topshop</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rings - Topshop & Aldo</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On my lips - Hot Chili by 17</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ps - Some of you may have noticed the little makeover my blog has undergone. I was sick of the glitter and wanted something clean, and after spending ages on new headings and buttons, I'm finally happy. Let me know what you think too :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sian. </span></div>

Deep Blue

This denim jacket was another thing I picked up in Wild Child recently. I've gone through a few denim jackets in my time, but this might be one of my favourites; I think I prefer the darker denim to the lighter version usually used in jackets. This outfit seems kind of busy compared to what I'm used…

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Makeup.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5568985248/" title="Makeup collage by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Makeup collage" height="637" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5568985248_35a4e10424_z.jpg" width="630" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've gotten a few questions lately about the makeup I wear daily. My routine has changed a lot, I sort of grew out of wearing a lot of makeup - I find it really unattractive when girls treat makeup as a mask and cake themselves in it. In this case, I think less really is more. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So these are the products I use almost every day, with some added or taken away depending on the occasion. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Maybelline Colossal Volume macsara: The only one I'll use, it's been my favourite for a few years now.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Cetaphil Moisturizer mixed with MAC Studio Fix Fluid: I love Studio Fix Fluid, but it is far too heavy and cakey for daily wear. I simply mix 1/3 foundation with 2/3 moisturizer on the back of my hand to make it much lighter and less matte. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- MAC Select Cover Up concealer: It's decent, but I'm in need of a good under eye concealer if anyone has any suggestions. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Benefit High Beam: I always put highlighter on my cheekbones, on top of my lip, and really lightly on my t-zone; it seems to make my foundation look even more natural. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Matte bronzer: This one's by Bourjois, but I'm not fussy on brand as long as the bronzer has no shimmer in it. It goes on my hairline, under my cheekbones, and a little on my nose and chin. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Sleek Storm Palette: Pretty much the only eyeshadows I use now. The matte brown goes on my eyebrows, the camel colour on my eyelid, and the I use the black as eyeliner sometimes. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's pretty much it. If I'm going out I tend to add either black winged liner or lipstick. Hope this is of use to those who asked!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sian. </span></div>

Makeup.

I've gotten a few questions lately about the makeup I wear daily. My routine has changed a lot, I sort of grew out of wearing a lot of makeup - I find it really unattractive when girls treat makeup as a mask and cake themselves in it. In this case, I think less really is more. So these are the produ…

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Sunday Catch-Up

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/196801_10150443215790541_603410540_17838497_2371959_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/196801_10150443215790541_603410540_17838497_2371959_n.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(Photo by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42461227856">Eimear Fitzmaurice</a>)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is something I've been meaning to do for a while; as you've probably heard me say, my favourite fashion blogs are those with a personal touch. I never really wanted to write about things I was up to under my outfit posts though, as I feel it distracts from the point of the posts. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I arrived at this - a weekly Sunday catch-up. It's certainly not a new idea, plenty of other bloggers have been doing it for years, but I thought I'd give it a try for a few weeks. I'll basically just mention a few things I've been up to, and any good deals, restaurants, films, or anything interesting I come across.  I'll also be moving my inspiration posts to a different day. Please do let me know what you think, and whether I should keep doing them or not. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, this week..</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- I finally handed in my last term essay to college for the year. I'll be glad to not pull another all-night writing binge for the next few weeks. Exams are only five weeks away, although I'm not particularly scared. In fact, I've kind of checked out of college this year - it's not really what I want to be doing, it's more of a means to an end. But the time is seriously dragging by. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- I received lots of lovely invitations to different events this week, including the Models Own SS11 make-up launch, Forever 21's media morning, and Ebay's Online Fashion Week. I'm very excited about the latter, it involves the live streaming of talks from some of Ireland's most prominent members of the fashion industry. I'll be attending talks from fashion editor Constance Harris, designer Eilis Boyle and stylist Aisling Farinella.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- I spent most of my weekly allowance in Wild Child Originals, on Drury Street in Dublin, on Monday afternoon; as I've mentioned before, they have a kilo sale..€20 per kilo of clothing. People are raving about this deal, as Wild Child have some really great stock. Definitely worth checking out. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Had two fantastic nights out this week. On Thursday, I saw M.I.A.'s tour djs, Nguzunguzu play at <a href="http://en-gb.facebook.com/chewndublin">CHEWN!</a> in Pod; it was such a fantastic gig, packed with great tunes and people. Last night, I went to Hellmouth as Soon as You Hear, a Buffy-themed night run by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42461227856&ref=ts">Come as Soon as You Hear</a>, some of Dublin's most quirky and fun promoters, in the Twisted Pepper. Great dancing was had at both, and a bag of valium thrown at my head (yes, seriously) as well as a siren found at the latter, as seen above. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">EDIT - I almost forgot to mention Simone Rocha's pop up shop in Havana Boutique in Donnybrook. Her collection is fantastic, and even if you can't afford it, it's worth going to see in the flesh, as I guarantee you'll leave inspired.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm still not sure about having so much writing on a fashion blog, so do let me know what you think of this type of post!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sian. </span></div>

Sunday Catch-Up

(Photo by Eimear Fitzmaurice)This is something I've been meaning to do for a while; as you've probably heard me say, my favourite fashion blogs are those with a personal touch. I never really wanted to write about things I was up to under my outfit posts though, as I feel it distracts from the point…

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-idCuUP0FX7U/TY9c9ZCm8EI/AAAAAAAAAtk/QPyIqiV1yZ4/s1600/+blunder2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UDCkCZs9U6I/TY9e3NCgCRI/AAAAAAAAAt4/S1V0emK9_5c/s1600/blunder4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UDCkCZs9U6I/TY9e3NCgCRI/AAAAAAAAAt4/S1V0emK9_5c/s400/blunder4.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-idCuUP0FX7U/TY9c9ZCm8EI/AAAAAAAAAtk/QPyIqiV1yZ4/s1600/+blunder2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-idCuUP0FX7U/TY9c9ZCm8EI/AAAAAAAAAtk/QPyIqiV1yZ4/s400/+blunder2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jx4NW7oShZ8/TY9dRxEW4WI/AAAAAAAAAto/THZcDvhQBoo/s1600/+blunder5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jx4NW7oShZ8/TY9dRxEW4WI/AAAAAAAAAto/THZcDvhQBoo/s400/+blunder5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yBT6E8hgnqo/TY9d3b6emUI/AAAAAAAAAts/CqGCjgjKSD4/s1600/blunder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yBT6E8hgnqo/TY9d3b6emUI/AAAAAAAAAts/CqGCjgjKSD4/s400/blunder.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h08nwRhzAkI/TY9ePvFzzNI/AAAAAAAAAtw/OjZn7jiI-LY/s1600/blunder1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h08nwRhzAkI/TY9ePvFzzNI/AAAAAAAAAtw/OjZn7jiI-LY/s400/blunder1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S1GI6IFkNxw/TY9enLOSlzI/AAAAAAAAAt0/cvUcAEEEzz8/s1600/blunder3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S1GI6IFkNxw/TY9enLOSlzI/AAAAAAAAAt0/cvUcAEEEzz8/s400/blunder3.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TWBSkxkuOHQ/TY9fRIzmjGI/AAAAAAAAAt8/jkwvhWks7lo/s1600/blunder6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TWBSkxkuOHQ/TY9fRIzmjGI/AAAAAAAAAt8/jkwvhWks7lo/s400/blunder6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ronan looking really cute, even though he is a little grumpy since he is sleepy :) We were up watching the UFC last night so we didn't get up until about 2 o clock in the afternoon but when I saw how sunny it was I hopped out of bed and had to just be outside!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm overjoyed with how amazing the weather is getting in Dublin right now, it makes a huge difference in everyones mood since we are so used to grey rainy days, but after that horrible winter we had, we deserve a bit of sun!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got my top top in a second hand shop for<b> two euro!</b> I think I'm just going to always shop in charity shops now, the other day I got four nice things for 9euro. You can't beat a bargain like that! However I always noticed that charity shops in town are way more expensive, so I will stick to my small town charity shops :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm really looking forward to<b> Irelands Most Influential in Fashion</b> awards this coming thursday, I have my outfit planned, and I know what I'm going to do with my hair, but I don't know what to do with my make up! Anyone wanna give me some help with deciding?? :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots and lots of love</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxx </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TWBSkxkuOHQ/TY9fRIzmjGI/AAAAAAAAAt8/jkwvhWks7lo/s1600/blunder6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(ps. I will be posting here for a week or two AS WELL as my new blog <b><a href="http://www.anouskaproettabrandon.com/">www.anouskaproettabrandon.com</a></b> but I would prefer if you guys checked out my new blog and commented there, instead of here! thanks guys!xxx)<br /><br /><b>ALSO! im trying to figure out how people can follow me on wordpress, once i know i will let you know asap!(</b>just because a few people asked!) </div>

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 Ronan looking really cute, even though he is a little grumpy since he is sleepy :) We were up watching the UFC last night so we didn't get up until about 2 o clock in the afternoon but when I saw how sunny it was I hopped out of bed and had to just be outside!I'm overjoyed with how amazing the…

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White Out

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5561711398/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="White Out by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="White Out" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5561711398_fb7cf7dc10_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5561720230/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="White Out by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="White Out" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5561720230_d869ac445a_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5561722398/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="White Out by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="White Out" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5561722398_043204957f_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5561716536/" title="White Out by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="White Out" height="480" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5561716536_29ba8a8358_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5561713818/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="White Out by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="White Out" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5270/5561713818_47aa535b40_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5561718160/" title="White Out by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="White Out" height="480" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5561718160_da4b7d03c0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I felt like wearing all white or cream today, so this is what I ended up with. I decided, as always, to keep it simple with just a gold ring and watch and coral lipstick as the only accessories. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These little boots have glued themselves to my feet lately, they complement almost anything and are so comfortable!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shirt, ring - Topshop</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Skirt - DIY</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boots - Forever 21</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Watch - Casio</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On my lips - Hot Chili by 17</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sian. </span></div>

White Out

I felt like wearing all white or cream today, so this is what I ended up with. I decided, as always, to keep it simple with just a gold ring and watch and coral lipstick as the only accessories. These little boots have glued themselves to my feet lately, they complement almost anything and are so co…

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NEW BLOG! www.anouskaproettabrandon.com xxx

<div style="text-align: center;">Hey guys!!!! So my new blog is finally up and running!! I’m waaaay exited!</div><div style="text-align: center;">please check it out here:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anouskaproettabrandon.com/">Anouskas new blog!</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_XkT-j1CaeM/TYzrxEKmMjI/AAAAAAAAAtY/hfh3gRz_Po4/s1600/IMG_1368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_XkT-j1CaeM/TYzrxEKmMjI/AAAAAAAAAtY/hfh3gRz_Po4/s400/IMG_1368.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TaN4Z_VVqxw/TYzr1r9aV0I/AAAAAAAAAtc/2fJ-o-898HU/s1600/look.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TaN4Z_VVqxw/TYzr1r9aV0I/AAAAAAAAAtc/2fJ-o-898HU/s400/look.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E95nsJLypnU/TYzr7Tsr6JI/AAAAAAAAAtg/4dpvPcBTxHo/s1600/look2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E95nsJLypnU/TYzr7Tsr6JI/AAAAAAAAAtg/4dpvPcBTxHo/s400/look2.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you guys can see I have a few different little things going on and a new thing I’m exited about is my ”Stuff I Like” section, where I will be doing interviews with great bloggers/stylists/photographers etc etc, and will be picking my favourite looks from Lookbook.nu monthly  I will also be going into Dublin City and taking street style photos of people who I think are looking damn good! So I’m really exited about my new site being an interactive one!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is lots of exiting stuff happening over the next few weeks and I really hope you guys like the new layout <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.anouskaproettabrandon.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" /> let me know what you think!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">&&& Also! my amazingly talented boyfriend designed this site for me and I have to say its very easy to use, if you’d like to pimp your blog out drop me an email @ anouskaproettabrandon@hotmail.com, his prices are very reasonable!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">sooooo much love!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">xxxxxx</div>

NEW BLOG! www.anouskaproettabrandon.com xxx

Hey guys!!!! So my new blog is finally up and running!! I’m waaaay exited!please check it out here:Anouskas new blog! As you guys can see I have a few different little things going on and a new thing I’m exited about is my ”Stuff I Like” section, where I will be doing interviews with great blogger…

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Betty Draper Part 2

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5558798390/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Betty Draper Part 2 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Betty Draper Part 2" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5558798390_92ebabd552_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5558218345/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Betty Draper Part 2 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Betty Draper Part 2" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5558218345_57d4c5087c_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5558220501/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Betty Draper Part 2 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Betty Draper Part 2" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5558220501_87fcdbbcd1_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5558805344/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Betty Draper Part 2 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Betty Draper Part 2" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5558805344_3e20b663a2_z.jpg" width="439" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second of my Mad Men inspired looks. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For people who asked about my hair, it's just curled with a straightener (the trick is to curl it towards the face), and my makeup is just black winged liner with a tiny bit of brown in the crease of the eye, filled in brows and red lips. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This dress was a dream find in Primark, it could not have been more perfect for this look. I did alter it slightly to make the skirt stand out more, and I hemmed it just a little too. It is fantastically made considering its €19 price tag. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dress - Primark</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pearl earrings - vintage</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shoes - Buffalo</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Friday everyone! I'm hoping today will be the day my 8-day long tummy virus will end.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sian. </span></div>

Betty Draper Part 2

The second of my Mad Men inspired looks. For people who asked about my hair, it's just curled with a straightener (the trick is to curl it towards the face), and my makeup is just black winged liner with a tiny bit of brown in the crease of the eye, filled in brows and red lips. This dress was a dre…

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Love Cheap Clothes :)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Tzf-8ZraJXs/TYuQ5pTGWhI/AAAAAAAAAtI/-__M2v9lcwQ/s1600/199886_1975092616517_1219117351_2490503_6242560_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Tzf-8ZraJXs/TYuQ5pTGWhI/AAAAAAAAAtI/-__M2v9lcwQ/s400/199886_1975092616517_1219117351_2490503_6242560_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cx53l0kI4ng/TYuQ8wWsEjI/AAAAAAAAAtM/sLKfGCizd4c/s1600/blogring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cx53l0kI4ng/TYuQ8wWsEjI/AAAAAAAAAtM/sLKfGCizd4c/s400/blogring.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-L6hf6KLCpv8/TYuRBBCyDfI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/iM1yH5X8rco/s1600/lookblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-L6hf6KLCpv8/TYuRBBCyDfI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/iM1yH5X8rco/s400/lookblog.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is nothing better than finding something beautiful in a charity shop - and for only 4euro :) I got this top in a small charity shop in Dun Laoghaire, where I actually did work experience when I was in 4th year in school :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love finding stuff like this! Its an 80s Tshirt with shoulder pads, and its a size XXL ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am really into the baggy Tshirt and skinny jeans vibe right now (well - jeggings)  Its very relaxed and hardly any effort is involved :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My ring however was a small fortune of 50 something pounds. But It was a treat to myself for staying off the smokes, I'm off them <i><b>two months</b></i> now!!  I have to say quitting smoking is probably one of the hardest things I've ever done, and I really hope I stay off them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today was a really beautiful day, I'm so happy its finally coming into spring/summer here in Dublin, everyone seemed in such a good mood in town, its so lovely to see :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">oh and heres a picture I took of my cat <i>jayjay</i> sleeping.  He is my baby <3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tzf3_oc5tg8/TYuSCD37_XI/AAAAAAAAAtU/z2lAvz1F0A0/s1600/jayjay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tzf3_oc5tg8/TYuSCD37_XI/AAAAAAAAAtU/z2lAvz1F0A0/s400/jayjay.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Love Cheap Clothes :)

There is nothing better than finding something beautiful in a charity shop - and for only 4euro :) I got this top in a small charity shop in Dun Laoghaire, where I actually did work experience when I was in 4th year in school :) I love finding stuff like this! Its an 80s Tshirt with shoulder pads, a…

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Betty Draper Part 1

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5555925261/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Betty Draper Part 1 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Betty Draper Part 1" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5555925261_9c3fd704fb_z.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5555927009/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Betty Draper Part 1 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Betty Draper Part 1" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5555927009_b47878f9aa_z.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5556504846/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Betty Draper Part 1 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Betty Draper Part 1" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5556504846_2b379c78fc_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5555923405/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Betty Draper Part 1 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="Betty Draper Part 1" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5555923405_2a198d5bd0_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Going through a bit of a Mad Men obsession lately. This blouse was one of the pieces I picked up in Wild Child as part of their kilo sale. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blouse, scarf - vintage</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Watch - Urban Outfitters</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On my lips - Alarm by Rimmel</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sian. </span></div>

Betty Draper Part 1

Going through a bit of a Mad Men obsession lately. This blouse was one of the pieces I picked up in Wild Child as part of their kilo sale. Blouse, scarf - vintageWatch - Urban OutfittersOn my lips - Alarm by RimmelSian. …

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In the Wild West

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5552828399/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="west1 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="west1" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5552828399_9b9c36fa99_z.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5552829265/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="west2 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="west2" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5552829265_e2f3c47019_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a quick shot of what I was wearing to college the other day. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd strongly recommend anyone in Dublin checks out Wild Child Originals' kilo sale - one kilogram of clothing for €20. Incredible. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shirt, sunglasses, loafers - Primark</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shorts - BDG</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cardigan - Asos</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Belt - vintage</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sian. </span></div>

In the Wild West

Just a quick shot of what I was wearing to college the other day. I'd strongly recommend anyone in Dublin checks out Wild Child Originals' kilo sale - one kilogram of clothing for €20. Incredible. Shirt, sunglasses, loafers - PrimarkShorts - BDGCardigan - AsosBelt - vintageSian. …

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Make Up Tutorial!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-TbG5mIxJ4?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mbEoxl7h3jE?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hey guys!! So I've finally make a video make up tutorial, and its so freaking long and in two segments because I did it on my own and had no idea what I was doing so I apologize IN ADVANCE at how terrible the video is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next time I will get someone who is good with this sorta stuff to help me out and make it better!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So since it is my first, I hope you guys take it easy on me :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are so many mistakes, AND i forgot to powder myself at the end or even use highlighter on my cheeks! eep!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The products I used were:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mac Face & Body</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mac Studio Sculpt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inglot Pallet </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mac Lipstick - Viva Glam - Lady Gaga</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm so nervous about showing you guys this, I hope you enjoy it and excuse the lenght/awfulness/amateurness/ crappiness of it all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xxxx</div>

Make Up Tutorial!

Hey guys!! So I've finally make a video make up tutorial, and its so freaking long and in two segments because I did it on my own and had no idea what I was doing so I apologize IN ADVANCE at how terrible the video is.Next time I will get someone who is good with this sorta stuff to help me out and …

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Details

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5550907824/" title="fruit rings by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="fruit rings" height="480" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5550907824_2ab20a1121_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avantstyle/5550320727/" title="loafers2 by AvantStyle, on Flickr"><img alt="loafers2" height="480" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5550320727_bf9d37b686_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Loafers and rings both from Primark.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sian. </span></div>

Details

Loafers and rings both from Primark.Sian. …

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