Birthday Wishlist

Hey Huns!
So this day two weeks I'm going to be turning 15! (Yes, on Friday the 13th...) This isn't really as big a mile stone as 16, but in Latin countries, when you turn 15 you get a quinceanera. I have been thinking about things I *maybe* would like, and I thought I'd share it with you!

1. Danisnotonfire t-shirt from redbubble

I love this! I was looking for one of Dan and Phil, but I think I like this one too much!

2. MAC Lipstick in Violetta

I might save my money to buy this. Its such a pretty pretty purple colour.

3. NYX matte lipstick in Shocking Pink

I love pink lipsticks and have been on the hunt for a matte one! 

4. Creepers

I might just get a pair from Penneys to be honest! I have a burgundy pair, but I think a black pair would go with more outfits.

5. Soap & Glory Hand Food

I have heard so many bloggers and vloggers RAVE about this product, so naturally I'm dying to try it.

6. Essie "Lilacism"

Oh how I have been admiring this nail polish! I don't like purple nail polish, but lilacy pastels like this? NEEEEEEE.

So that was just a wee bit of sharing there! Obviously I'm not going to get everything there, it's just a few things I desire! Have a good weekend huns!

Kate x

Mint and Pink for the 100th Time this Summer

Pink and mint have probably been the two colors that I have worn the most this summer.  I love the color combination and this will probably be my last mint and pink post for the year. 

 

I wore this number to dinner with my husband and couple-friends of ours over the weekend.  I probably say this during every post, but I am trying to get in as much color as possible before the fall...where I wear lots of blacks, browns, jeans, etc.  I am also trying to wear as many skirts/shorts etc.  I am very excited for fall this year though.  I have a love/hate relationship with the fall.  It is one of my favorite times of the year...pumpkin coffee, cool, crisp air, great food, layered clothing, holidays, etc.  However, right after fall, comes winter.  And I.hate.winter.  I am not a fan of really cold weather (I'm from the South where it is warm/hot for a large portion of the year).  So the cold weather really gets to me...and it doesn't help that I am cold natured.  Anyway, moving on...I am still excited for the fall!  What is your favorite part of fall?

You might have seen me wear this dress in colder temps here.

I also wore this necklace here.

Twirling...who doesn't love the twirl in a dress like this?!?

Dress: H&M Similar

Necklace: Dillards Option

Clutch: Gap Here

Belt: From Another Dress Similar

Shoes: Aldo Similar

Watch: Caravelle Similar

Bracelet: Gift Similar

Bracelet: Dillards Similar

 

XOXO Jess



Juggling blogging, exams and other things in life!

Hey Huns!
So sadly I go back to school tomorrow! 
(*sob* *sob*) 
For me, this year is going to be a lot of work because it is my Junior Cert year. (Junior Cert is the Irish version of GCSE's.)
This means that although its my hobby and I absolutely totally love it, blogging is going to have to come second to school work. 
So thats why I have decided to do a post on being organised because I know a lot of my fellow bloggers are going through their exams this year too.

1. Have a schedule and stick to it
I am starting to do this. I'll hopefully be posting every Saturday with a video or blog post. (I probably started YouTube at a bad time to be honest, but anyway!)

2. Have a timetable for studying
I know I'll be doing this! This will give me a good idea of how much time I then have to practice piano and/or relax. 

3. Get a blogging notebook
I have one! This is so so handy because I am able to plan posts and jot down ideas. Also, closer to exams this will help because you might be able to schedule some posts.

4. Be prepared for exams
Don't leave studying to the last minute. Always make sure you feel as if you have done everything you can.

5. Don't overstudy 
We all need downtime. Down time for me includes blogging or making videos because it's fun AND relaxing.

I hope this post was somewhat useful! I might do a "First Day At School" post tomorrow. And hopefully I will finally upload my Back to School hair and makeup for those days you're in a rush (Bit late, but better late than never?)

Kate x

What I Wore to Work

Happy Monday!  I wore this to work recently and felt so creative about it.  It was a dress that I tied a button down over and made it look like a skirt.  I was about to get rid of the dress because the top is a little dated of a look, but I tried it this way and ended up loving it!  It makes me want to never get rid of any dresses for the possibility of trying to wear them as a skirt.  Have you ever turned a dress into a skirt similar to the way I did here?

Dress: Older from Dillards Option Option

Button Down: Express Similar

Shoes: BCBGeneration Similar

Necklace: Forever 21 Similar

Clutch: Forever 21 Similar

Earrings: Here

Watch: Michael Kors Similar

 

XOXO Jess

Orange You Glad?

Happy Weekend!  I hope you have a great one!  I started off my morning with a cup of pumpkin spice coffee...what better way to start a Saturday!  Enjoy!

You might have seen me wear this necklace here and this clutch here.

Dress: Random Clothier Here

Necklace: Bijuju Here

Clutch: Etsy Here

Shoes: JCP Similar and On Sale!

Ring: Express Here

XOXO Jess

End Of Summer Haul Part 2

Hey Huns!
This is part two of my end of summer haul! This is the beauty, makeup, penguins, etc part.
By the way, I had filmed both at the same time, but when I looked at the footage, it turned out my head was cut off from the film so yeah... awkward. I hope you enjoy the video!
Kate x

Mint and Pink

 Happy Thursday!  I hope your week is going well and continues to do so! 

 

I have been wearing lots of summery colors lately.  I'm trying to get as much of that in before my summer is over and I am wearing darker clothes all of the time.  I have had several outfits where I have paired mint with pink.  What is your favorite color to pair with mint?

 

 

 

 You might have seen me where this bag here with mint shorts.

 

Blouse: H&M Similar

Jeans: LOFT Here

Bag: Kate Spade Similar

Shoes: Older Similar

Necklace: Dillards Cute Option

Bracelet: Etsy Similar

Watch: Michael Kors Similar

 

XOXO Jess

 

 

End Of Summer Haul Part 1

hey huns!
IT FINALLY UPLOADED! 
Yes, there was a spot of trouble with uploading, but now that is all done making a very happy Kate. :D
This is the clothing and accessories part of the haul and part two (Makeup, beauty, penguins etc.) will be up in a day or two. I hope you enjoy!
Kate x

**Update**

Hey Huns!
So I was meant to have a video uploaded and ready for today so I had it uploading while I was sleeping. I don't know why, but when I came downstairs this morning, my laptop was in the log in screen, and the video had stopped uploading. I'll try and get the video up within the next day or two. Sorry!
Kate x

Colorful

Happy Friday!  I hope you enjoy your weekend!

 

I wore this look for errands recently and fell in love with how the shorts and handbag brought out the colors in the shirt!  Are you taking advantage of bright colors while you still can?

 

Also, I am so excited to have opened up an online store with stuff from my closet!  The items that I put on this store are pieces that I have enjoyed but it's time to move on for me.  I wouldn't sell anything in a condition that I wouldn't want to receive it in.  You can visit my store through the following link:  http://shopmarlowescloset.storenvy.com/

 

Happy Shopping!

Did you see my blog post with these shorts and this bag here?

Blouse: Forever 21 Cute

Shorts: J Crew Factory Here

Kate Spade Bag: Similar

Necklace: Charlotte Russe (I think) Similar

Sandals: Older Similar

Earrings: LOFT Similar

 

 

 

 

I Love Him

Just a few of me and the hubs!

And just a little FYI...the only good pictures I ever get with him, he is laughing.  The reason is because he just made a stupid/silly face in the picture before and thinks it is hilarious.  Therefore, the next picture (the only good picture) is of him laughing.  

XOXO Jess

Maybelline Baby Lips Review

Hey Huns!

So right now I'm blogging with my iPod so excuse the bad formatting!

I finally got a Maybelline Baby Lips after much anticipation! I was a tiny bit apprehensive considering the hype that it might not be as good as its made out to be. Glad I was wrong! 

The one I got was Cherry Me which I got for £2.99 in Boots (England, seeing as its almost impossible to find in Ireland at the minute.) The packaging is bright and good for the environment! (RECYCLE!) 

My first impression was that it smells amazing. It doesn't taste like cherries though. It doesn't taste like anything actually.

The balm itself gives a lovely redish tint to my lips as long as a subtle sheen. I can feel it on my lips for ages which is good because at least I don't have to reapply it too often. 

All in all, I love this lip balm - cant wait to hopefully try the rest! 

I hope you enjoyed this post :)

Kate x

Fun Print

 Good Morning!  I hope you have had a great start to your week!  Mine has started a little hectic with some hiccups at work first thing and all day on Monday, but hopefully it will be smooth sailing for the rest of the week.  Monday wasn't a bad day, but it was definitely a Mon-day! 

 

I wore this dress to work last week.  It is a little shorter than I like to wear to work...and for some reason my mirrors didn't portray the length like these pictures do!  You know, I did the 'below the fingertip' check and all....I thought everything was good.  Once I saw these pictures I was like...wow..that's a little shorter than I would have liked.  I still love the dress and got a lot of compliments at work, but I think I will save it for my personal time.  AND this is where I go into my long leg tangent again.  Any other person 5'7" and under...this dress would have been the perfect length for work.  So I have a lot of dresses that I can't wear to work, but others may be able to.  It's a little deceiving because I still have a lot of leg that is actually hidden under that dress!  Anyway, I am not complaining about being tall...I am actually proud of it.  I am just saying it can be inconvenient at times because when I want to wear amazing dresses or skirts (like the one below) to work, I can't. 

Do you have length problems??  Too much length or not enough?

    

Dress: Francesca's Collection Similar Similar

Shoes: Older Similar

Necklace: Bijuju Similar

Bracelet: Dillards Similar

Watch: Caravelle Similar