My exciting news!

So this little plan has been in the making for a few months now and I'm sure it won't come as much of a shock to most but I'm FINALLY outta here for a year! 

I've had a brilliant year working for Urban Decay, I've gained so much experience and I've made friends for life so I feel like there's no better time than now to go and experience a different culture and life before I get too serious and can't leave everything behind! 

The plan is California for 2 months (I've been before for a summer and have friends over there) and then off down to Mexico for 1 year to teach English and do freelance makeup! I'm going with a fellow Urbanette Sally! (Urban have great taste :P) We're off the beginning of June! How exciting and scary is that at the same time!! :)

 

I will definitely continue to post pics of my makeup and life! To be honest I'll have much more time to concentrate on my blog so you will be hearing a lot more from me! I'd love to start sharing more, makeup aside so I'm excited to develop this! Please comment below with any suggestions or requests! 

That's it for now guys! 

Lee xx 

Review of 2014!

I know I'm pretty late doing this but better late than never I guess! 😊

2014 was a pretty big year for me with a lot of changes with both work and my life in general! 

I left my office job after Christmas after deciding life was just too short and I began freelancing! A lot of people thought I was absolutely mad leaving a steady office job to do makeup but I honestly believe there is no point just going through the motions in life, our time here is precious and I think we forget that sometimes and continuously put things off believing you'll do it in a months time or a years time etc! You just have to bite the bullet and do it! Embrace the fear, being out of your comfort zone is what life is all about! 

I was pretty lucky in that it really did pick up fast and I always had something at the weekends! Facebook really is a great thing when it comes to advertising yourself! My only problem was I was bored during the week and really wanted to work within an established makeup brand and so I began applying and happened to find an advertisement for a full time position working for Urban Decay! At that moment I was so excited because I've always loved the brand so I managed to convince myself that it was meant to be! When I actually got the job offer I was over the moon It really just reinforced my decision to leave my office job and start fresh! 

The counter has grown from strength to strength this year and there's now 9 of us! We all get on so so well so it makes everyday a pleasure! Don't get me wrong everyone has their off days but as a whole we've all gelled really well! I also feel so much more confident as a makeup artist as the variety of skin types, tones and different tastes always keep me on my toes! ;) 

Henry street is the flagship store so I'm lucky in that I'm in the middle of all the action and hustle and bustle of Dublin City! We also got a new counter in November which is one of the biggest counters in the world so everything is going great! 

It wasn't just my career that totally changed in 2014 but also my social life! My friends were dropping like flies as they decided to go travelling one by one! This is something I've wanted to do for years and definitely will do it but it just wasn't my time I felt I needed to get experience and be comfortable in my career before I jetted off! 

I have to say the adjustment wasn't as bad as I thought! I literally thought the world was over when my besties left lol but you just deal with it without even having to think about it! I've made great great friends this year that I know I'll have for life and that's all because I was out of my comfort zone and I had no other choice! So again it just proves your not truly living until your uncomfortable! 

Last year pre travelling! ❤️

We started in Urban Together and I really couldn't have wished for better! Love them to bits!! ❤️ 

Urbanettes night out! ❤️

I've gotten to do so many amazing things this year down to my career change so please never be afraid to make a change that you really want, you'll honestly never look back! Life is really just about to begin! 

Hope you've enjoyed this guys! 

One of my new year resolutions is to properly devote myself to this so you'l be hearing a lot more from me this year! 😁 

Ciao for now beauties!! 

Lee Xx 

Decadence Tan Review

Sorry I've been so quiet this week guys, had a mental week! :)

Anyone that's knows me will tell you that I LOVE to have a tan! Now when you live in Ireland a natural tan is rarely going to happen and sunbeds year round isn't an option for me so fake fan it is!

I have tried so many brands from Penneys St. Moriz to St. Tropez, from low to high price ranges, and I can most definitely say price does not always determine the quality of a product. I've found most tans have some sort of flaw, I think they are all so simular! 

I've been using Decadence Tan now for about a year and have to say its my favourite so far! It's colour is a nice golden brown and doesn't have that orange tinge to it that so many others have! Its an Irish Brand so maybe its the fact its made for Irish skin that makes the colour's so nice on!

The colour is buildable so you can make it as deep as you want depending on how much product you use, its instant but I feel it develops a small amount over a few hours. It lasts me about 3 days and fades off so nice- one of my favourite things about this tan! I hate looking all patchy and dirty when tan is coming off. Its also pretty water resistant after a half an hour or so! You won't get water marks from rain etc which is always a plus!

Decadence smells gorgeous and is made with natural products which for me makes it that more attractive! Its aloe vera based so it does not dry out your skin like most tan I actually thinks it does the opposite! Its costs 15euro and is worth every penny in my opinion. It lasts me so long and I always apply a full body.

My good friend Evan and I at his 21st! I actually have no pics on my own lol

Decadence is available on their website and selected salons. I get mine in AJ's Salon Supplies in Carlow but if you check their website you can check for your area.

Give it a go I love it! :)

Lee Xx