OOTD | Off Duty

Shoes: Primark

Jeans: Quiz

Jacket: Savida at Dunnes Stores

Shirt: Primark

I was feeling my outfit today so Im gonna share it with you, my go to monochrome everything.

I got these shoes and shirt in Primark quite a awhile ago, My jeans are from Quiz quite recently and the jacket is from the AW14 collection.

A very simple, just grab out of your wardrobe in a rush kinda outfit but it really worked out.

Well at least I think it did.

XOXO Sarah

OOTD | Monochrome Madness

Hello everyone, Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while I've been crazy busy, but I'm getting back to it now, I have an OOTD for you today, some light Sunday reading for you ,Hope you enjoy it.

 Gilet: Thrift Shop

Shirt: Primark

Jeans: Quiz

Shoes: New Look

Bag: Primark

Lipstick; Rita Ora for Rimmel in Rumour has it

Foundation: W7 Captain Matte in Rich Tan

Eyebrows: Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium

Mascara: YSL False Lash Effect

I've also recently Baleaged/Ombred my hair, so its a bit lighter for summer. I get bored of my hair very easily and being honest i miss the blonde so much, I would dye it back but its just the maintenance of keeping it.

I will be doing separate posts on my Mascara and Foundation from the photo above, which will be coming very soon. 

Talk to you soon :)

XOXO Sarah

Sleek Face Form Contouring Kit

 Eske Pharmacy in town have recently stocked the entire Sleek range,and I was beyond excited, I bought quite a few items but this particular product I really loved an thought I'd review it.

I had heard a lot about this product from other beauty bloggers but every time I went in it was sold out, I realise why now.

The Contour is very subtle, its almost just a light glow which is beautiful on. Its also very pigmented.

 I use mine on a daily basis, for around a month and I haven't hit anywhere near pan yet. For a night out I use another bronzer along with it,

The highlighter is so pretty its like an iridescent sparkly off white ( obsessed with highlighters btw ), this is also very pigmented and leaves your cheekbones with a beautiful matte sheen to them.

The Blush is pretty on Irish skin or anyone with pale skin as its quite a pinky coral colour. It again is very pigmented and as you can see from the picture above it has a shimmer to it also.

One thing I love in a palette like this is a mirror, and I love the mirror on this palette. Its great for travelling and on the move to do the rest of your make up with. The palette is also lightweight and sleek. (Ignore the Pun). Perfect for Summer.

This will definitely be a palette I will be repurchasing again and again for the foreseeable future, I honestly can't fault it, and its only €12.99, such a good price for what you get.You essential have 3 products in 1, I hope you go out and purchase it and you love it as much as I do. :)

If you don't have access to it in a Pharmacy, Sleek have a website that you can buy from here.

Let me know some other Sleek Products you love and think I should try.

XOXO Sarah

OOTD | Blanc & Noir

Coat : Savida

Shirt : Penny's

Shoes : Penny's

Jeans : Quiz 

Yay for more Ootd's this year!!

 I am a major lover of Monochrome. My whole wardrobe is basically black and white,(well mostly black) its just so pretty and works with everything.

 I think this is one of my favourite outfits. 

I am in love with this shirt its one piece that looks like two (isn't that amazing) so you basically look like you put a lot of effort in and you really haven't. (lol)

Also these shoes are so comfy, I brought them on Holidays and wore them nearly everyday. Obsessed with pointed toe shoes.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram :Sarahloukane for daily updates of Ootd's and other things :)

XOXO Sarah

Bog Standard

I was at a fashion show last year in which they gave away gift bags to everyone that attended, in the gift bags was a sample of some Bog Standard Products, at the time I had never heard of the company.

After trying the samples for a while and I fell in love, the sample I got was 'Irish Field' as it was called at the time, its now called 'Field', it smells like a field after its rained and I love everything about it.

I have since repurchased the candle maybe 3-4 times, while buying the candle again I came across Soap and an Air Freshener, which I put in my wardrobe to make my clothes smell nice.

Isn't the new packaging just beautiful I almost didn't want to open it.

 Im all for supporting Irish businesses as well so this is perfect, its also a really cost effective brand and honestly I don't know what I did before I found it.

I'd recommend this scent for spring.

Have you ever heard of or tried this brand before? Let me know what your favourite is.

Visit their online store : www.bogstandard.ie/ and do tell me what you buy!

XOXO Sarah

Red Carpet Fever - Golden Globes 2015

If you know me well, you know I live for Awards Season and My favourite event is the Golden Globes.
Its the first major event of the Season and It sets the par. Fashion-wise anyway.

I was really impressed with the style this year, so I would like to share some of my favourite looks with you.

I really liked the neutral palette of these 3 dresses.

Chrissy Teigen looks phenomenal in this colour, It really complements her skin-tone and Zuhair Murad really knows how to dress a woman, the silhouette is beautiful. 

Where do I start with Kate Beckinsale, I have an unhealthy obsession with her, I love the fluidity of this dress, Its not too out there but not too subdued either.

Louise Roe looks amazing all the time but this Grecian look looks so good on her, the dress creates a nice shape on her and I love her hair like this.  

These 3 dresses were one's I'm not sure on but I really like at the same time.

Dakota Johnson, I really like the fit, colour and shape but not keen on the sequins and sparkle, I also really like her hair.

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Taylor Schilling, The colour suits her, I just think she could have worn something form fitting and it would have been a show stopper.

Reese Witherspoon looks like a Oscar, love the dress but I think it would have looked better on someone else, it sort of washes her out, She needs a brighter colour.

My Favourite Look of the Night is Jenna Dewan Tatum. Her Hair, Her Dress, Her Arm Candy.

I don't known where to begin. 

The dress is so flattering on her and the red clutch bag is such a brilliant addition of colour, Her make- up is so natural, It makes the whole outfit look so effortless. 

Let me know what was your favourite and what you hated!

XOXO Sarah

Happy Little Christmas

Its my First day in my new house and what better day than Little Christmas. For anyone who doesn't know what Little Christmas or Women's Christmas, as it's sometimes known as, Its a Irish holiday where the women take the day off, don't do anything around the house and go out to Lunch and go Shopping or to a Spa or something along those lines.

 It takes place on the 6th of January every year and I was fortunate enough to have the day off anyway, so I took full advantage.

(I'm obsessed with this Coat from SheInside, I wear it nearly everyday)

Coat: SheInside

Top: Zara

Necklace: Penny's

Jeans: Topshop

Shoes: New Look

I started off the day going shopping unable to buy anything cause I have to save my money for this house. (Being an Adult sucks), But I did go to the Hairdressers for a well needed change in Hairstyle, My hair was getting to heavy and long and I really didn't like it anymore.

If you wanna see my new hair check out my Instagram: SarahLouKane

XOXO Sarah

Mani Monday

Happy Monday Everyone, I hope your having a good day, Im currently writing this on Sunday evening as Im moving house tomorrow, Well today since you will be reading this on Monday or after.

Since its still sorta Christmasy I decided to go with a glittery theme, These are acrylic nails as my own are in pieces from work.

 I really like these nails, there so pretty and they go with everything and look great on a night out. I bought these in a pharmacy in town, at a really good price at €6.50. I find these nails so handy, and time effective. I hate waiting for my nails to dry so these are perfect.

They aren't like any other false nails I've used before, they're very secure and feel real, Which is great for everyday things such as washing your hair to getting dressed. Ive always found with other false nails catch on everything but these seem very good.

I've always been against false nails but starting to change my mind, What are your thoughts on false nails Yay or Nay?

XOXO Sarah

Calling all Benebabes!

A little bit before Christmas there was a Benefit Pop Up Shop in town, which of course I couldn't resist.

I had heard great things for a while now about the 'They're Real' Mascara so I jumped at the chance to buy it and everything that was said about it is true, It goes on a treat and looks even better on! (I even bought another for my Sister.)

They were selling it with a travel sized version of the Eyeliner free.

After using the mini version I went back the next day and picked up the 'They're Real' Eyeliner in the full size, 

I'm the first to admit that I have a love hate relationship with liquid liner, so when I heard it was a gel liner I was intrigued as I've never used one before. I really enjoyed using it, It just glided on its almost automatically just hold it up to your eye and it does the work for you.

While I was there, I needed a good coverage concealer so the girl that was helping me out recommended 'Erase Paste' which I really enjoyed using, I didn't need to use a lot of product and was the perfect shade for my skin-tone which is so hard because I'm so pale. 

So Thank You Benefit!

Let me know your favourite Benefit Products, Any Recommendations are welcome!

XOXO Sarah

Hakuna Ma'Vodka

I think the words above perfectly depict the night. Hello Everyone, It was my Baby Sister Rachel's 18th Birthday ( I still can't believe she's 18) so I thought I'd share some photo's from the past two weekends, as it was her actual birthday on the 2nd but she didn't have her party until the 8th.

Oh and by the way I have dyed my hair back brown.(Yay for not damaging my hair )

A little Blurry wooops

As you can see the photo's aren't the best quality as everyone was well on at this point.( Again see photo at the very top)  I got my dress from a website called IClothing, An Irish website to which I wasn't aware of until a fellow Irish Blogger wore a dress during NYFW and the second I seen it I needed it in my life. It's probably the most flattering dress I've ever worn and Im gonna wear it to my Christmas party at work, YES I love it that much. It also come in Black and Red if you want to check them out. Perfect Party Dress

Mine is the Navy one as I always go for Black but I am going to purchase it in Red also. It's so pretty, it's high necked and comes down in a triangle at the back of my neck, Its fitted but not in a tight way and then curves asymmetrically at the bottom with the white pleats going the whole way around the dress. I would really recommend this for a special occasion like a wedding or a party and its a steal at €40.  

I don't have any other suitable photo's of the night so Im just going to leave it there.

Happy Birthday Rachel xxx

Talk Again Soon 

Love From Sarah

XXX

My Week on Instagram

Hello Everyone, I've seen these edits on some other people's blogs and I thought feic it, Im gonna join in too.

This week wasn't overall very eventful as I only had one day off from work, but let me take you through some things I did get up to and documented on the holy grail that is Instagram.

Starting from the bottom,This was the weekend. I can't have my nails painted at work but I bought a new nail varnish from Rimmel, its a Metallic Silver and I love it. I put a Matte top coat on in this photo though.

Moving onto the next photo, and I am sort off redecorating my room so I've decided flowers are gonna be a constant thing in my room, for now there real but in the future who knows.

Sunday was a real lay on the sofa watching Friends all day sort of day ( Thank you Comedy Central for playing Friends all day every Sunday.)

After a very strenuous day of watching Friends, Im sure you feel my pain, I decided to experiment with my hair this started as two fishtails and then I put a Pocahontas style twist on it. Kinda festival vibes idk.

I decided to do something productive on my Sunday ( Jesus did I take a lot of photo's that day ) and dye my hair as my roots were unacceptable at this stage.This time I use one of Bleach London's bleaches and their White Toner.

Cut to Wednesday which was my day off, I decided to do some, as I call them, Heidi Braids and went to town with Nana to have lunch because it was such a beautiful day.

Second last photo, last year at a fashion show in my little gift bag I was given an Air Freshener to put in your wardrobe, Mine was Irish field by a company called Bog Standard so I was so obsessed with this that when I found out they had Candles aswell I had to immediately buy one if not all, (which I can assure you Im working on )

And then we come to today which is of course the first off the month, so I found this cute little picture on Tumblr and shared it.

That's basically been my week, tell me about yours anything eventful happen in your life,tell me all the juicy details down below in the comments, Talk to you soon xxx 

I've gone Blonde

Hello there everyone, for the summer I thought it would be a nice change to dye my hair blonde, really just to see what it would be like and I've always wanted to. 

Some of you may know that I've had ombre for as long as I can remember, so I decided to brave it.

It turned out better than I thought it would, but not the shade I wanted at first.

 From Ombre to Blonde 

I used the L'Oréal's Perfect Blonde bleaching kit that I used previously with my ombre just because I was used to it.With the picture above, that was the first time I did it but I only dyed the brown bits and it actually turned out the same shade (Thank god).

Bleaching Kit I used.

Although it did come out well and I was happy with it. It wasn't the exact shade I wanted so I bleached it again and this was the result.

I know, poser right!

I like the different tones through it because it looks more natural and i don't think platinum blonde would suit me, I would like to point out that I only used bleach and no toner. So if you want  really blonde I would definitely use a toner. I also used silver shampoo to eliminate those horrible yellow tones nobody wants.

These are the only Silver Shampoo/Conditioner I've ever used so I couldn't give you a comparison but these work really well for me.If you have any suggestions on other one's that you think are better let me know or any tips for bleached hair they will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for Reading :) xxx 

Afternoon Tea/Lunch for Mother's Day

Hello everybody, As its mothers day today Mum, Nana, My sister Rachel and I went out for lunch in Lough Eske Castle yesterday. I had never been for Lunch out there before but I always heard good things about it. So I took some pictures of it and I'm sharing them with you guys because this place is so pretty.

 

The entrance to the hotel

It was a castle way back in the day but has now been renovated into a hotel on the outskirts of Town.

Yum

This is the nicest Chicken Caesar I've ever had.

How cute are these though.

I don't know why I took a picture of this, It was way cooler in real life.

Mum and Me

Overall we had a great day out there, it was perfect for Mothers Day and if you ever in Donegal Town be sure to come out there for a visit you won't be disappointed.

Happy Mothers Day

xxx

Spring Skin

Hello there, As it's now officially spring, I like to start preparing my skin for Summer as I will obviously not be wearing much make up. So I thought I would share with you some of the things that I use that really help my skin and hopefully yours too.

I have seen this product on nearly every beauty blog, so im sure you'll have seen it before, as I have sensitive skin I was a little apprehensive about using this and usually any cleansers leave my face a little red after but this hasn't. It is essentially like water.My skin has never felt so clean before.

I use both the Clean and Clear Morning burst Moisturiser and Facial Cleanser, that I use as somewhat of a scrub, I recommend this for the Spring/Summer as it leaves your skin with a radiant glow.

And for a Face Mask I use this Australian Tea Tree Mask, I love the smell of Tea Tree. I wouldn't recommend this if you don't because its quite strong. It really leaves your feeling soft and clear from the first use.

These are products that work with my skin, and as I said my skin is really sensitive so these product should be suitable for any skin type.

Let me know if this helped anybody as I love finding new products that leave me with nice clear skin.

xxx

Vegan Maybe ???

Again not really a beauty related post, but im gonna use this as like a diary for the week and try to update about it as often as I can, so my friend Diana and I watched a documentary on Veganism and decided to try it for a week to see what its like and see will I continue it.

This isn't something I decided from watching the documentary as such, I have been thinking about it for a while, but didn't think it would be easy to do due to where I live and accessibility to Vegan products but its far easier than I originally thought, although it is early days.

As this is the first day and im new to this, I wanted to use this as a sort of way to document it and share my experience with Veganism if any of you were thinking of trying it. Also if you know any good recipes maybe you could leave a link or the recipes themselves below, I like all vegetables so im open to anything.

Wish me Luck :)  xxx

Style Crush Sunday | Camila Alves

Every Sunday Im going to tell you who Im loving at the moment, whether it's style/make up or hair.

Today its Camila Alves, Brazilian Model and wife of Matthew McConaughey, she really brings it, whether it's red carpet or casual, I think she's stunning. As well as being a mum of three (I know, with her body) she is also a designer.

I also have serious hair envy but lets not get to into that, I love that her casual style it's so laid back compared to her Red Carpet wardrobe, to me she really made an impact on the red carpets recently at movie premiere's and award shows.

She wears clothes so well,well I suppose she is a model, and always looks so unbelievably gorgeous.

I just love the whole vibe she gives off with her style,she has the same style I do and Im obsessed with her lately, I can't wait to see what she wears to the the Oscars, she will more than likely be featured in my 'I Have Red Carpet Fever - Part 2' as she was heavily in the first one.

What do you think of her style? Let me know.

Thanks for reading xx

Primark S/S 14 -My Favourites

While flicking through LOOK Magazine, I seen they had some of Primark/Penny's S/S 2014 Collection.I knew I needed some new things for my wardrobe, So I went online and found some of my favourites, these items will defiantly be in my wardrobe ASAP.

First off, I found this Green Blouse with sheer flower detailing which I really like, I absolutely love this colour and thought it would look great for Spring.

To compliment that, I thought this White Mini Satchel would go with anything in the Spring and then into Summer. 

How cute is this Yellow Shift Dress, I can totally see this with this Statement Necklace when the weather gets a little nicer.

As I missed out on Zara's skort when it was out I will be purchasing this replica , that is if this one doesn't go either.

If you know me, you know im a bit obsessed with Monochrome, I basically live in it and I adore this Monochrome Grid Blouse , not really for spring only, for me this is an all year rounder.

I've been really liking Perspex clutches and was about to buy one online when I found this one, This Perspex Handbag is perfect for summer nights out to bring a pop of colour to an outfit, although i would like to point out you will need a little pouch inside this for money, cards etc as it is see through.

Again this is something for all year round , This Denim Sleeveless Shirt would look great open with shorts or tucked into a skater skirt, and paired with this Statement Necklace .

If you've seen some of their new collection tell me what was your favourite and if you have some suggestions on what I would like please tell me :)