Easy Brezzy Day2Night

East Brezzy Day2Night by lesley-goulding featuring essie

Eau De L' Orange

Eau De L'Orange by lesley-goulding featuring fornash jewelry

Stop Being Such A Falafel and Be More Flamingo

Katie Eary, one of my favourite designers, and her just fabulously flamingo inspired SS14 collection. 

Don't think of how to be a flamingo, just be it. 

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Check Out Yo Bum Gurl // Pocket Placement is Everything

Over the last two weeks I've had several expeditions into the sales. Between Scotch Hall in Drogheda, Pavillions in Swords and Town, I've been severely disappointed... that isn't to say I haven't picked up a few bits here and there. You can't leave a day of shopping empty handed! It just feels  so unfulfilling.

But along my travels I was determined to find a new pair of denim shorts, I was willing to spend up to 40 quid for a decent pair. In and out I meandered from one sale rail to another, up to new season stock and back. Nada. Not a thing seemed to fit right, or look right. Nothing was working.

I don't know if anybody else has noticed, but everywhere I turn some girl or another has a pair of these high waisted cheek skimming shorts from River Island. At the front they look okay-ish  ( keeping in mind just because they zip does not mean they fit ladies, we ) But when I turned around to check how my bum looked - its a necessity when buying any type of trousers - it looked shite! One thing working in a design office has though the last few weeks, pockets make everything look better. If done right. 

The back pocket placement these shorts would make Beyonce's bootilcious bum look bad. The pockets are placed far too wide apart, which makes your bum and hips appear a lot wider than they actually are. Think of it almost like an optical illusion. The seam down the back is too wide also drawing your eye  down the middle of your bum which is then dragged almost completely horizontally rather than a good tilt upwards, to the pockets. The whole makeup of these shorts are woeful. The flatten, widen and turn your derriere into not so flattering square of junk. But thats my opinion, I'll let you make your own judgement. Next time your trying any denim, be sure to check out yo bum, it really can make the decision on splashing on good stuff seem more worthwhile. 

*Forgive for these extremely bad quality photos*

*bum my own*

Re-occuring Dermatitis // Minuscule Dermatitis

    This is going to be a long detailed post about dermatitis, so please bare with me on the length as it's quite detailed and contains progression pictures.

The last time I had dermatitis was back in fourth year, it was a very angry case as my doctor prescribed me incorrectly, and my first ever run in with a skin condition other than eczema, and so quite upsetting when makeup couldn't even cover it up for me.


The dermatitis I had gotten is nicknamed clown disease. As it only appears around the openings of your face; so eyes, ears, mouth and nose. This dermatitis can only be cleared up by prescription antibiotics. If you put a steroid cream, like fucidon near it, it will make it so much worse. Back then I had it just around my mouth, but my local GP gave me a cream which only worsened it. After a week of it getting severely worse, I got an appointment with a dermatologist.  That was 2010, and after 2 months on minesson , it was all cleared up. Even the spots on my back went on a holiday, and never came back!


That being said, the derma that I seem to have, likes to make an itty bitty appearance once in a while. When I'm tired, stressed or run down, a little red blotch shows up in exactly the shape and same position as it did where I first had it. Nothing I couldn't deal with! Bitta concealor and powder and no more red. When the almost scar like blotch shows up I know, I'm not taking care of myself and radify that with lots of water and sleeping more.


But when it showed up again two months ago, and no matter how much sleep or fruit I had seemed to make it ease off. Came to the conclusion this wasn't just a few spots round it and somehow after three years m'clown face was back.  Now its not a ghastly sight when its just red and blotchy, but when it started to itch, and get dry and flaky its just horrible for me to have to deal with, and others to look at (my opinion) Then this time round, it wasnt just around my mouth, I had it at the corners of my eyes, just under my nostrils and a few spots of under my eye. It's a tiring thing to deal with, a few days without makeup are a must. Moisturising big time is a necessity. I had a week where I didnt want anybody to see me as it just looked awful when I put makeup over it.

I'm now finished my first week of antibiotics for it, and already I can see a difference in the effected area. There are some days that makeup needs to be skipped as its so dry. But I went out friday night, and in photos you can't even notice it.

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Now three weeks into it, my skin is really starting to clear up. Ill still have blemishes from the dermatitis for another month , until the antibiotics have been in my system for a lengthier time. As the antibiotics have worked, I've noticed whats been clearing up on my skin. Intially when I began my course of minisson I thought I had a breakout too ( from malling my face , touching it too much, cleaning it too much, in a bid to rid the dermatitis) But now that I'm coming to the end of my third week, looking at the photos from the beginning I've noticed that what I thought had been spots/blemishes where actually the dermatitis. Ive found that the minisson attacks the main problem at the beginning and as it lingers in my system any usual spots or monthly breakouts are very very slight. 

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^^ WEEK 1 ^^

^^ WEEK 2  ^^ 

this was an odd one. I found my eye area was less dry and red looking, but the inflammation around my nose got more noticable and because of the area I was extremely aware of how angry and itchy it became. As they say before you get better, you tend to get worse.

^^ End of Week 2 ^^

*excuse my filthy nails had been working in the warehouse this day*

This was the first day I felt my skin was up for a bit makeup.  All I wore was some light powder and bb cream under my eyes . I took the photos later in the day as I find as I touch my face so much it never lasts! As you can see my eyes again acted up, but my nose was far less irritable by the end of the week. 

Dare To Wear // Crop Tops

I am a self acclaimed crop top addict. Anything cropped I want it in my wardrobe. Alas not everyone has the same love for the crop.  

Getting chills about showing your tummy? Afraid that your late afternoon lunch with the girls may or may not make an unwanted appearance between your fabulous new white crop top and jeans? Don't fear ... (lesley's here?... i'll work on that) there are still so many reasons why to try out a crop top this summer! Here are some foolproof ways to rock a crop with out

Low Rise Jeans aren't essential // Cover thoust Belly!

Covering up your belly with high waisted skirt, or even high waisted trousers will change your whole opinion on flaunting your midriff. That smidgen of skin your showing off is actually the smallest and most toned on any woman. Hurra to that! The trick here is to make sure your top and bottoms arent sucking the life outta ye. Otherwise it shall spilleth. 


Boxy Not Square

A crop top does not have to be so tight your underarms are left with the imprint of the seam. Want a slouchy day, but still want to feel sexy? - Go for a baggy loose fitting crop. 
I love a grey marl loose crop ,especially paired with something that's got some volume on the bottom as well. Loose-fit trousers, A-line skirts, or a pair of culottes all make cropped tops look sweet, not sleazy. 


Patterns are A-Ok 

Don't be afraid to indulge in a vibrant colour or pattern, but do be weary of fluorescent colours. Stay away from neon pinks, yellows greens. Unless you intend on attending a rave, stay away from the neon variety. Instead think deep oranges, royal blues, of fun 70's inspired styles if you're after long sleeve crop tops. Pair it with high waisted jeans and you will be rocking your crop top from day to night. 

Have fun picking your favourite crop tops this summer 

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