Oops…I did it again! Well, it’s been another month since I had time to post my outfit details, but as you know I’m always a busy bee with two blogs and a full-time job, so you’ll have to excuse this late post. I hope you’ve been watching events coverage via Snapchat (@NirinaXX), as many brilliant events & parties have taken place this May, so I’m happy to share with you today’s OTD This Month blog!
Saturday May 7th
I headed to my auntie & uncle’s house for dinner and plenty of catch ups, so I opted for a nice crop top in my typical red & black combination with plenty of jewels but minimal makeup.
- Top: Boohoo Paige Thicker Wide Rib Cut Away Roll Neck Top (similar here // here)
- Bottom: New Look Busted Knee Skinny Jeans
- Shoes: ALDO Shoes Ciambave Wedge Trainers
- Skincare: Ziaja Manuka Tree Purifying Normalising Day Cream*
- Face: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer
- Eyes: L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara*
- Brows: Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow*
- Lips: Sephora Lip Liner To Go in #3 Classic Red, Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in-Oil in #3 Undress Me
Monday May 9th
Celebrating my best friend Lorna’s birthday, we headed to House Dublin, Leeson St for a lovely girls dinner, wine and cocktails. It was a really delicious evening of catch ups and birthday cheers. The food at House is so tasty, I really do recommend it!
- Top: Zara Silk Stripe Block Sleeveless Blouse
- Bottom: Zara Tailored Skort
- Shoes: Buffalo Riviera Pointed Court Black Leather
- Bracelet: Azuni London @ Aqua Ruby Azuni Athena Gold Plated Black Onyx Toggle Bracelet, Thomas Sabo Love Bridge Bracelet in Rose Quartz & Silver*, Fitbit Alta in Black*
- Skincare: Ziaja Manuka Tree Purifying Normalising Day Cream*
- Face: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer & Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation*, Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Mineral Powder*, No7 Skin Illuminator in Nude*
- Eyes: L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara*
- Brows: Eylure Shape & Shade Brow Pencil and Tamer*, Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow*
- Lips: Kiehl’s #1 Lip Balm in Mint*, Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in-Oil in #5 Cherie My Cherry
Wednesday May 11th
A great way to start the summer season, I was invited out to the #GibsonGrillin event at The Gibson Hotel, Point Village which I attended with my best friend Lorna. Delicious food, great cocktails and sunshine all evening – and we even made it onto the pages of Image.ie! Thanks again to Weber Shandwick Ireland for the event invite & organisation.
- Top: Oasis Floral Printed Shell Top
- Bottom: 7 For All Mankind Straight Leg Jeans in Ivory (similar here // here)
- Shoes: Buffalo Riviera Pointed Court Black Leather
- Bracelet: Thomas Sabo Love Bridge Plaited Cord Love Bridge Bracelet in Rose Gold & Dark Red*, Fitbit Alta in Black*
- Watch: Chopard Rose Gold Pavé Roman Numerals
- Skincare: Ziaja Manuka Tree Purifying Normalising Day Cream*
- Face: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer & Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation*, Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Mineral Powder*, No7 Skin Illuminator in Nude*
- Eyes: L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara*
- Brows: Eylure Shape & Shade Brow Pencil and Tamer*, Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow*
- Lips: Kiehl’s #1 Lip Balm in Mint*, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil in Blackmail*, Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick in #18 Prune in Fire
Saturday May 14th
I love a good night out for drinks with friends, and did so on this Saturday starting with cocktails & wine in Malahide and then off to The Liquor Rooms, Wellington Quay. Funnily enough, the last time I wore this dress by Rare London, I also ended up at The Liquor Rooms!
- Dress: Rare London Black Button Plunge Bodycon Dress
- Shoes: Buffalo Riviera Pointed Court Black Leather
- Earrings: Cherry’s Crystal (St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre)
- Bracelet: Fitbit Alta in Black*
- Skincare: Ziaja Manuka Tree Purifying Normalising Day Cream*
- Face: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer, Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation* & Touché Éclat Slogan Edition*, Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Mineral Powder*, No7 Skin Illuminator in Nude*
- Eyes: Yves Saint Laurent Eyeliner Effet Faux Shocking, L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara*
- Brows: Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow*
- Lips: Kiehl’s #1 Lip Balm in Mint*, Urban Decay 24/7 Lip Pencil in Naked*, Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in-Oil in #3 Undress Me
Saturday May 21st
Celebrating one of my best friend’s birthdays, I headed to Xico, Baggot Street with my boyfriend and friends for a night of drinks & dancing on tables – and it was such fun! I do recommend this bar for evenings out, although arriving before 10pm is recommended unless you have a confirmed guest list.
- Dress: Lipsy Long Sleeve Printed Bodycon Dress
- Shoes: Buffalo Riviera Pointed Court Black Leather
- Earrings: Cherry’s Crystal (St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre)
- Bracelet: Stella & Dot Ally Double Wrap Bracelet, By Dziubeka Black Bracelet with Blue Swarovski Crystals*, Fitbit Alta in Black*
- Skincare: Ziaja Manuka Tree Purifying Normalising Day Cream*
- Face: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer, Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation* & Touché Éclat Slogan Edition*, Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Mineral Powder*, No7 Skin Illuminator in Nude*
- Eyes: Yves Saint Laurent Eyeliner Effet Faux Shocking in #4 Deep Green, L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara*, Oriflame The ONE 5-in-1 Wonderlash Mascara* (on sale!)
- Brows: Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow*
- Lips: Kiehl’s #1 Lip Balm in Mint*, Urban Decay 24/7 Lip Pencil in Naked*, Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in-Oil in #3 Undress Me
Thursday May 26th
Thursday evening was the second Irish Beauty Blog Awards, which again took place in Lillie’s Bordello, Grafton Street and were in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland. For the #IBBA16, I attended with darling best friends, of whom Lorna was a finalist! I had a last-minute makeover by Robyson of Yves Saint Laurent at Brown Thomas, for which I’m truly thankful & grateful for because he really made my look! I felt so confident and happy afterwards, and along with my graduation dress and Mam’s necklace, I felt rather on top of the world!
- Dress: ASOS Midi Bodycon Dress In Spot And Floral Print
- Shoes: Buffalo Riviera Pointed Court Black Leather
- Necklace: Swarovski Onyx Silver Pavé Necklace
- Bracelet: Fitbit Alta in Black*
- Skincare: Ziaja Manuka Tree Purifying Normalising Day Cream*
- Makeup by Robyson of Yves Saint Laurent at Brown Thomas – thank you!
Saturday May 28th
Last Saturday, I attended the Dublin Rose Centre charity ball in aid & support for the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaire as part of the Rose of Tralee festival. The ball took place in Citywest Hotel, Dublin which is an impressive hotel in itself from the grounds to the buildings and all of the decor, and it was a really lovely evening. I even won a bottle of Prosecco on the night! Big congratulations to the girls for getting to this stage of the selection, and best luck to them all on June 24th & 25th when one will be crowned Dublin Rose 2016. You’ve got me looking into applying for next year…!
- Dress: Xenia Boutique @ ASOS Marketplace Lace Goddess Maxi
- Shoes: ASOS Hatton Heeled Sanals
- Bracelets: Glitz N Pieces Licorice Bangles Set
- Earrings: Newbridge Silverware eShe Crystal Embellished Gold Feather Earrings
- Watch: Michael Kors Parker Gold Chronograph
- Skincare: BON Liquid Gold Pure Tissue Oil*
- Face: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer, Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation* & Touché Éclat Slogan Edition*, No7 Skin Illuminator in Nude*, Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Mineral Powder*
- Eyes: Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in Ice Queen, Urban Decay Naked Smoky Eyeshadow Palette*, Yves Saint Laurent Eyeliner Effet Faux Shocking & Faux Effet Cils Luxurious Mascara, L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara
- Brows: Eylure Shape & Shade Brow Pencil and Tamer*, Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow*
- Lips: Kiehl’s #1 Lip Balm in Mint*, Urban Decay 24/7 Lip Pencil in Naked*, Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in-Oil in #3 Undress Me
Sunday May 29th
On Sunday we went out for my Dad’s birthday lunch at Marco Pierre White, Donnybrook. It was a really wonderful meal and the food was just delicious! For the occasion, I wore this River Island midi which was actually its first outing since I bought it last summer!
- Dress: River Island Bandeau Strapless Floral Midi
- Shoes: Barratts Wedge Cut Out Sandals
- Necklace: Swarovski Onyx Silver Pavé Necklace
- Bracelets: Thomas Sabo Love Bridge Bracelet in Rose Quartz & Silver*, Fitbit Alta in Black*
- Watch: Tissot Ballade III
- Skincare: BON Liquid Gold Pure Tissue Oil*
- Face: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer
- Eyes: Yves Saint Laurent Faux Effet Cils Luxurious Mascara, L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara
- Lips: Kiehl’s #1 Lip Balm in Mint*, Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in-Oil in #3 Undress Me
Nirina xx
Images © Nirina Plunkett, Image.ie
