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Last week I headed to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/THEFUSCHIAEFFECT/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuschia Makeup</a> Beauty event at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GlenroyalHotel/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Glenroyal Hotel</a> in Maynooth for an evening packed with makeup know how and Prosecco. Fuschia Makeup is an award winning Irish makeup company that opened it's first store in 2005 in Drogheda. Today it boosts another store in Swords and the brand can be purchased directly from their online shop <a href="http://www.fuschia.ie/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. There contour palette is just gorgeous and is firmly on my wishlist. The makeup demonstration on the night was done by Fuschia Makeup's incredibly talented makeup artist Ann Marie. She talked us through a smoky eye and bright lip look while sharing plenty of gems from her experience that everyone was busy scribbling down to make use off when applying their own makeup. It was a brilliant night, very informative and fun, with a little shopping at the end too. Both Fuschia Makeup and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GlenroyalBeautySalon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glenroyal Beauty Salon</a> did a great job and hopefully there will be more events to look forward to in the future! Give <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GlenroyalHotel/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Glenroyal Hotel</a> a like on Facebook to keep up to date with their events, offers and giveaways.</div>
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In #5 of my weekly vlogs I went to my first ever blogger event! I attended <a href="https://m.facebook.com/covetmimi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covet Mimi's</a> party #MiMind2016 for mental health awareness in <a href="http://housedublin.ie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House Dublin </a>which was an amazing night. There was inspiring talks from Megan Scully, Jenni Murphy, Alan Quinlan and Rosemary MacCabe about their mental health journeys. For the party I wore a floral dress from <a href="http://www.dollhouseboutique.ie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dollshouse</a> in Lexlip, a leather jacket from Zara and a pair of Dune heels, picked up in TKMaxx for €22. I also got to attend Stellar magazine's No7 reader lunch in <a href="http://www.theclifftownhouse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cliff Townhouse</a> restaurant in Dublin to learn about how to protect my skin from ageing. Not only were the two events amazing but I also was lucky enough to leave both with very generous goody bags. So a pretty amazing week! </div>
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Today's guest post is by Amy Goldsmith, a Melbourne based travel writer, is sharing one of her favorite travel destinations ever; Mozambique. So if you're on the hunt for travel inspiration read on.<br />
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Mozambique never was an item on my travel bucket list, but fortunately, by chance I got to visit this amazing country and it has not disappointed me. On the contrary, it has become one of my favorite destinations so far and the last year one of the best in my life. Not only I have had an amazing time, but also, I still feel the incurable nostalgia for the country’s vast coastline, dune-fringed beaches, fascinating surf spots, delicious food and incredibly kind people. If you decide to visit, you will see that the wonderful Mozambique has plenty to offer. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Mozambique has the most picturesque beaches and the <a href="http://www.scubatravel.co.uk/africa/mozambique.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">most pristine dive sites</a> in the world. With its 2470 km (1500 miles) of coastline, it can match some of the most famous world destinations. Both giants of Mozambican tourism: Bazaruto Archipelago and Quirimbas Archipelago are equally astonishing in terms of natural beauty and marine life. Sparkly white sand, swaying palms, turquoise and azure waters, corals, great climate, even better waves… The nature is practically untouched by urban development, except for a few resorts, so we could rightfully say that Mozambique is a true escapist paradise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Mozambique has rich history and culture. It is a unique country in African continent, because of different cultural influences. Namely, Mozambique is the home to a number of ethnic groups, speaking more than 40 different languages. Its culture developed by the influence of Swahili, Arab and Portugal. This is still especially visible in vibrant and diverse local cuisine and in <a href="http://clairemurraydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/african-inspired-interiors-by-guest.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">interior design</a>. Just look at Maputo, for instance. Its contrast between beautiful colonial Mediterranean architecture and harsh brutalist buildings is astounding. Most of the population practice naïve beliefs, and that is really interesting to see. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Mozambique is not your regular African safari destination, but it sure does have plenty to see, especially when it comes to underwater world. Combine the exploration of marine life with vast game parks such as Gorongosa and you will have yourself a perfect African holiday. G<a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/africa/on-safari-in-mozambiques-gorongosa-national-park-the-most-diverse-park-in-the-world-10347639.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">orongosa National Park</a> is an amazing site to observe elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos and hippos. Though animal numbers are pale compared to the years before the civil war, it is still a notable wildlife sanctuary. At Gorongosa I took some amazing <a href="https://www.eyeem.com/en/pictures/sunrise" target="_blank">sunrise pictures</a>. Those are moments I will never forget! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The northern regions of the country are famous for their fantastic artwork and crafts. Their work is mostly focused on traditional religious beliefs, struggle for independence from colonial rule and the civil war. Makondo sculptures are some of the finest I have ever seen. Mozambicans are also pretty talented for music, both traditional (marimba) and modern. The contemporary Mozambican music is somewhat alike to Calypso and Reggae. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I am so glad I had the chance to <a href="http://www.touristdeck.com/5-reasons-why-southern-africa-should-be-on-your-bucket-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit Mozambique</a> while it is still undeveloped, unspoiled and untamed. I just cannot imagine its staggering nature covered in luxurious resorts. It is clear, however, that this outcome is very probable, so pack your bags and visit Mozambique now, while the prices are not hiked and the nature is not corrupt. I leave you with the words of the famous author Henning Mankell: “Go to Mozambique! As long as you don't expect to find flawless infrastructure, just go. Because this is a country where people have not quite grown accustomed to tourists. You still feel a genuineness that no longer exists in countries where tourism has been industrially developed.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Amy Goldsmith is a business assistant from Melbourne. Her job allows her to travel a lot, which also happens to be one of her greatest passions. Find out more about her travels on <a href="https://twitter.com/GoldsmithMia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. </span></div>
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Apologies for the major overload of selfies I can explain! I did this makeup look for a party, hopped into my car all ready to go and then my car decided not to cooperate. I'm extremely lazy when it comes to makeup, so getting done up and then having no where to go is very annoying. Naturally I decided to make hay while the sun was shining...or something like that...take a ridiculous number of selfies and get a blog post out of it. TaaDaa!! Here's a list of the products I used, with links to where you can get them; </div>
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So first up I started with No7 <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/No7-Early-Defence-Day-Cream_1584652/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Early Defence Day Cream</a> and <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/No7-Early-Defence-Eye-Cream_1585556/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eye Cream</a>. They're both designed for preventive treatment for early ageing so are perfect if you're looking for skincare in your 20s. They have SPF 15, are hydrating, light weight, easily absorbed, leaving no greasy residue that sits on your skin. No 7 skincare is always on 3 for 2 so it's perfect for stocking up on good quality, good priced skincare. Next up is primer, then I use No7 Stay Perfect Foundation in Cool Vanilla. It is a lightweight buildable medium coverage foundation with a natural satin finish. I get approximately 7 hours wear. It is medium consistency and thankfully the pump bottle doesn't clog. It retails for €20 but with those coupons that they constantly hand out you can get it for €16. Another plus is you can get the No7 match made service done in Boots in just a few minutes from one of their No7 advisers. I apply my foundation with a beauty blender from Primark, next up is concealer which I apply with the smaller end of the sponge. As I have oily combination skin I use powder afterwards. My contour, bronze, highlight, strobing, brows AND eyeshadow all come from the Smashbox #Shapematters palette I reviewed <a href="http://thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie/2016/02/smashbox-shapematters-palette-review.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. It is literally the best palette to have in your collection I can't sing it's praises enough. For lips I coloured in my lips with an Essence lip liner and finished with Essence lipgloss. </div>
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Week four of vlogging was definitely a fun one and that's the primary reason I decided to start vlogging; at the end of the year I'll be able to look back on all the amazing things I've experienced. Week four was heavily food focused as all my vlogs naturally seem to end up. I picked up Deliciously Ella Everyday so I basically I binge tested the recipes. Also there's plenty of glimpses into the food that fuels my thesis writing too! The weekend meant a lovely stay in the gorgeous <a href="http://www.royalmarine.ie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Marine Hotel</a> in Dun Laoghaire. Getting to spend Saturday morning on a very blustery walk by the water is the most amazing relaxing feeling. I'm currently up to week 6 in my weekly vlogging so if you want to check them out and subscribe my channel is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCVXrixhbTiZbCubdoRhmtg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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Today's post is very over due and is simply me singing the praises of hands down the greatest item in my makeup collection. My sister gave this to me as a Christmas present but I had tried out this product already as she had picked herself up one also when they were the star gift in Boots. The <a href="http://www.smashbox.com/product/12059/35669/Sets/Palettes/SHAPEMATTERS-PALETTE/New/index.tmpl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#SHAPEMATTERS palette </a>contains:</div>
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Essentially this is the go to palette for your complete makeup look. I'm not one to binge buy makeup or just horde it because it's pretty, so when I say something is a makeup must have for me I mean it. Quite frankly if I don't absolutely love a product I would much rather spend my money on food! Not only is the palette gorgeous looking, the products included are also amazing quality. I already own the contour palette itself which retails at €44, so considering it's included in this palette which was sold for €38 in Boots as a star gift the value is insane. I like a very subtle contour and highlight but the contour equally suits those who like a much stronger makeup look as it is buildable and easily blended. The eye shadows are a perfect mixture of matte neutrals with a few shimmery options. Vanilla is a matte light beige, Totally Nude is a matte medium pink, Champagne is a metallic gold, Stripped is a sheeny orange, Posh is a rosy pink, Platinum is a light metallic gold, Sumatra is a matte dark brown, Aubergine is a matte plum purple and lastly Blackout is a matte black. The brow powders and wax give a lovely natural finish with no waxy appearance. I'm a huge fan of Smashbox thanks to my sister introducing me to their products, if you haven't tried the brand yet you really must. I generally find that Smashbox products leave a gorgeous finish and have great longevity, the only product I've tried that I wouldn't shout about is their mascara which is fine but nothing special. Other standout Smashbox products for me include their <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Smashbox-Step-by-Step-Contour-Kit_1271622/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Step by Step Contour Kit</a>, <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Smashbox-Photo-Finish-Primer-Water-116ml_1637280/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photofinish Primer Water</a> and <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Smashbox-Full-Exposure-Palette_1697250/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Exposure Palette</a>. If you'd like a review on any of these products just let me know. For anyone that's wondering that biker jacket of my dreams is €49.95 from Zara <a href="http://www.zara.com/lv/en/woman/outerwear/jackets/faux-leather-jacket-c798508p3275514.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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Last week my boyfriend treated me to a night in the 4 star <a href="http://www.royalmarine.ie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Marine Hote</a>l in Dun Laoghaire, overlooking Dublin Bay. Starting the weekend with a night in a gorgeous hotel followed by a very blustery walk alongside sparkling water is the most amazing way to clear the head and destress. Dun Laoghaire is so beautiful making it the perfect place for a night away; you can jump out of bed in the morning and in a few short minutes you're standing on the pier. Not to mention it's very accessible from Dublin city; just a short Dart journey away. For two people, including breakfast, it cost us €99. If you feel like a little extra treat, there's also an incredible spa with waterbed relaxation, a mud chamber and tropical experience showers . To see some more of our stay have a peak at my vlog over on my YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_TIDFlOhz0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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It's already the third week of vlogging and I have to admit it's tricky to get used it, I'm constantly forgetting to bring my camera with me to video my day. After 52 weeks of vlogging though I'm bound to learn alot and that's one of the reasons I wanted to give vlogging ago;, to challenge myself and learn something new. This week was a very fun one as it was my birthday week; that means presents, baking, cinema trips and just celebrating with all my favorite people. I also share a banana bread recipe and how to so if you like baking why not give the video a thumbs up and subscribe <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPnsQqXvnT4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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Baking and cooking have never been natural talents of mine but after needing to clean up my diet last November I've since learnt to embrace both. I've started to collect cookbooks and buy new ingredients just to try them out, I barely recognize myself or my diet! With cooking firmly under control it was time to branch out with some more baking. First up was banana bread, so my friend and I set out on a Thursday evening to bake up a storm. The recipe I'm going to share is for one loaf but we tripled the recipe and made one medium and one large loaf because who really can have too much banana bread. It's the perfect way to use up all those bananas you bought with great intentions to snack on them and before you knew it they were already brown. If you'd like to make one medium loaf you'll need the following:</div>
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Queensland, the state located on north-east of Australia should definitely find its place on your travel bucket list. Rich with glorious landscapes, cities bursting with life and 300 sunny days a year, this state is a true Aussie’s treasure. Deservedly called, The Sunshine State, it can please any traveler, from the one searching for a spiritual retreat, to the one looking for wild parties. Now, we could just tell you to type “Queensland, Australia” in your browser, look at the images, and that would probably be enough to convince you to visit. Still, there is much more beauty beyond photos of this astonishing destination, so we will tell you the story, instead.</div>
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Where else in the world could you see islands inhabited with more than 400 species of coral reef? Whitsunday Islands (74 continental islands), discovered by Captain James Cook, offer everything from luxury resorts to a true desert island experience. On the other hand, Lady Elliot Island, is a tiny territory you can walk through in 45 minutes, but you will be amazed every single one of those minutes. And do not forget about the must-see-before you die – <a href="http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/oceans-narrated-by-sylvia-earle/oceans-barrier-reef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Barrier Reef</a>.</div>
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Not just the islands, practically everything you can see in The Sunshine State is photo-worthy (no-filters-needed). <a href="http://www.visitgoldcoast.com/places-to-see" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Golden Beaches of the Sunshine Coast</a> are luring you to spend your entire life there, while Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park is admirable with its ancient rainforests. Untouched by human influence, Cobbold Gorge and Mossman Gorge, are the perfect outback regions for adventurists. Green pastures of Atherton Tablelands are the perfect place to experience Aussie’s rural spirit. </div>
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The people of Queensland are kind, helpful and friendly. That significantly reflects to the entire atmosphere in the state. The varieties we can see there are simply sublime. In Brisbane, for instance, you can buy Vietnamese food from immigrants who came in Australia in the 1970’s and made it their home. You can familiarize with cultures of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Oh, not to mention the phenomenal time you can have if you visit some of the great gay bars and clubs in Brisbane or <a href="http://www.pinkflamingo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">perhaps a gay friendly resort</a>. </div>
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The capital and the biggest city of Queensland, Brisbane, has got everything you need for a great vacation – ideal climate, friendly locals, variety of places for going out in the night (pubs, clubs, restaurants, cocktail bars, etc.), <a href="http://www.koala.net/index.php?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">koala sanctuary</a>, beaches and great view from Mount Coot-tha. If you want to travel back in time, make sure you visit Cairns, former miners’ settlement, and today’s tropical getaway. Gold Coast, Warwick and all the other cities also have so much to offer. </div>
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There is no need going as far to Africa to have an adventure of a lifetime; Queensland will be sufficient. You can experience the fascinating Aboriginal culture <a href="http://www.tourismcapeyork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">by visiting Cape York</a> and seeing indigenous rock art paintings. The Kuranda scenic rail journey will blow you away with its forested mountains, stunning waterfalls and death-defying bridges. The turtle swimming, diving, snorkelling and surfing and visiting (or participating in) Audi Hamilton Island Regatta are just some of the available activities.</div>
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Week 2 of my weekly vlogging has gone live and I must admit it's a bit of a food fest. I love food and have gotten really into cooking and trying new recipes in the last few months so naturally it's a big part of my week. I also managed to sneak in a little shopping haul too, you got to treat yourself! If you like the video give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCVXrixhbTiZbCubdoRhmtg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> I would be over the moon. There will be a new vlog up every week and soon other videos like hauls and monthly favorites too. </div>
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I've replaced TV with Netflix and watching my favorite Youtube channels, watching vlogs is strangely addictive. If you're looking for some vlogs to watch my absolute favorites are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/etcllymlrs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lily Melrose</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/helenmelonworld" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helen Anderson</a>. For 2016 I've decided to jump on the vlogging bandwagon myself for two reasons; to compile a visual scrapbook of memories and also to push myself to learn new skills like editing. Starting this month I'll be doing weekly vlogging and my first vlog is live over on my channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftylilpixie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thriftylilpixie</a>, with a new one up every Monday. If you like healthy recipes, food hauls and cute animals give it a thumbs and subscribe because there's plenty more to come!</div>
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After getting hooked on the Making a Murder, the documentary of the moment, I decided to share some of my favorite documentaries on Netflix. Step away from the fictional series binges for the night and try out one of these 10 fascinating real stories. Nothing is scarier, more fascinating, entertaining or intriguing than real life. The best stories couldn't be made up. Plus you're technically getting smarter while watching television. </div>
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<b>Making A Murder (2015)</b>- An obvious place to start, as it is <i>all</i> anyone is taking about right now. It is a ten-part documentary, written and directed by Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos. The controversial documentary was filmed over 10 years and details the story of Steven Avery, from Manitowoc County, Wisconsin who was wrongly convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder of Penny Beerntsen, for which he served 18 years in prison. It seems like a victorious story about a man who is exonerated after an unimaginable length of time in prison for something he didn't do, that is until he is arrested again 2 years later for murder... It's a must watch, even if just so you don't have to spend all your time online dodging spoilers. Prepare to be confused, angered, shocked but mainly confused.</div>
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<b>Blackfish (2013)</b>- Watching this broke my heart, I cried more times than I could count. This documentary directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite follows an orca named Tilikum kept captive by Seaworld. It sheds light on the unnecessarily cruel captivity of killer whales, that endangers both the lives of the whales and the humans involved with them. Tilikum whom the documentary focuses on was involved in the death of 3 people. Watching this will change the way you view animals kept captive for entertainment, the lives of these majestic creatures matter so much more. </div>
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<b>Grizzly Man (2005)</b>- This heartbreaking documentary by Werner Herzog, chronicles the life and death of bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell, 'The Grizzly Man'. Treadwell tracked and lived with grizzly bears for thirteen summers in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. The documentary includes Treadwell's own video footage of him interacting with the grizzly bears he loved. Treadwell believed he had gained their trust and was safe among them but this ultimately was found to be untrue when he and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard, were attacked and killed by one of the bears he so closely followed. The documentary is a striking account of a courageous, passionate man that spent an incredible 35,000 hours, over 13 years, living with wild dangerous bears, before his death. </div>
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<b>Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014)</b>- Produced and directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn, with a new cut executive-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, that premiered on Netflix in September 2015. This environmental documentary follows filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the most destructive industry to the earth; agriculture and investigates why the world’s leading environmental organizations refuse to acknowledge this truth. After watching this you will question how necessary our huge meat consumption and if you can change, it caused me to massively reduce my animal product intake. </div>
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<b>Beltracchi The Art Of Forgery (2014)-</b> Wolfgang Beltracchi is a German art forger and artist, who admitted to producing hundreds of fake paintings after managing to trick the international art world for nearly 40 years by forging and selling paintings of early 20th-century masters. </div>
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<b>The True Cost (2015)</b>- This documentary is directed by Andrew Morgan is shocking, honest and terrifying. It literally exposes the true cost of your bargain fast fashion purchases to other human lives. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. After watching this I literally did not go shopping for 3 months. It's so important that everyone watches this so we are better informed an can make better choices. </div>
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<b>Living On A Dollar A Day (2013)</b>- Living on One Dollar follows four university students as they set out to live on $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala. They dealt with intense hunger and parasites, but the strong sense of community helped them through. The challenges they faced are real and affect over 1.1 billion people around the world. </div>
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<b>Bill Cunningham New York (2010)</b>- A fascinating insight into eccentric veteran New York city fashion photographer Bill Cunningham who literally lives and breathes his work. "We all get dressed for Bill", says Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Directed by Richard Press. </div>
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<b>If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (2011)</b>- This documentary by filmmaker Marshall Curry is a strange and interesting story exploring the origins and motives of the Earth Liberation Front and Eco-terrorism. The Earth Liberation Front was described by the FBI as America's "number one domestic terrorism threat." For years, ELF launched arsons against businesses they accused of destroying the environment: timber companies, SUV dealerships and wild horse slaughterhouses.</div>
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I ventured out to the January sales on Bank Holiday Monday and it was in a word: Manic. There was without a doubt way more people than bargains. While I was a little underwhelmed with what was on offer, I'm sure my future self will be pleased that I left the sales having spent just €10. Also more importantly I had the most epic chicken, bacon and avocado salad with rosemary fries while out shopping. Anyway I spent the tenner on this incredibly hipster mountain print jumper, it's from the men's section in H&M and was reduced from €40. At first I wasn't sure if I really liked it but it's really grown on me. It's very slouchy and cozy with a vintage vibe that goes perfectly with ripped jeans for casual days. I already know it's going to become one of those pieces of clothing I live in and gets worn to absolute comfort perfection. It'll also probably be oddly satisfying to wear a mountain print jumper while visiting mountains, like some kind of mountain themed clothing inception. That alone will be worth ever cent of my tenner. </div>
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<b>2015 Highlights </b></div>
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One of the very best elements of blogging is that it acts as a kind of journal or scrapbook of adventures so it makes looking back on the highlights of the year so much easier. When you're capturing life in photographs the special moments are less fleeting, they are forever saved for you to look back on. While 2015 wasn't perfect, as nothing is, it had amazing parts that far outweighed any personal struggles. The highlights are what I will choose to focus on and instead take lessons from the tough parts not memories to hold on to. In 2015 I traveled with both my sister and boyfriend. With my sister we visited <a href="http://thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie/2015/07/a-guide-to-krakow.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Krakow</a> for the first time and we also fitted in a relaxing sister spa and <a href="http://thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie/2015/07/spa-day-and-afternoon-tea-at-mount.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">afternoon tea </a>day. Both were new experiences and I'm so glad I got to share them with her. Together my boyfriend and I embarked on a <a href="http://thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie/search/label/roadtrip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Atlantic roadtrip</a> that was probably my favorite part of the year, we still have the second half to do so hopefully that will be a part of 2016. An important part of the year and something I'm glad to take into the New Year with me is an amazing family and friends, I've shared countless memories with them this year and always hope to continue doing so. In terms of smaller personal highlights I happily paid of my car loan (no more early Saturday morning trips to the Credit Union for me) and totally changed my diet. While changing my diet was for health/allergy reasons and I really <i>resented</i> it, it has made me far healthier and finally thought me to cook properly. There was several little bundles that arrived in 2015: one of my oldest friends had her first baby that I love getting to visit, my sister added a Chihuahua to our family who smells like marshmellows and we all love so much and I brought home a kitten as a gift for my boyfriend. I was never really a cat person but Tilly changed that, she's completely crazy but I wouldn't want her any other way </div>
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To be unapologetically yourself. It’s too tiring to be false
to impress others, speak from your heart, have integrity, stand by your views
but don’t shove them down other people’s throats. Don’t spend all your energy
concerning yourself with what people are thinking about you because most of the
time they simply aren’t. Remember that other people’s opinions about you are
none of your business, act in a way that you can be proud of and that is what
matters. Family and the people you love are the most important thing, you don’t
owe everyone else all your time and energy. Say no when you want to, there are no
prizes for being a martyr. It’s okay to change, life changes you, the people in your life will come and go, accept that and keep moving on. Remember to keep a check on your priorities, it’s easily forgotten but how we spend each day is how we spend our lives. Learn to enjoy your own company. I like to talk a lot so naturally I like to have someone around to talk to most of the time, but I’m learning to embrace just being by myself, reading, writing, binging on Netflix. Look after yourself and love yourself, this may
sound cliché, but in time if the people you love need you, it’s important that
you took care of yourself and are healthy and strong to take on whatever life
throws at you all. At the end of the day your health and the love you give to
yourself and surround yourself with is the true wealth you will gather. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Confession time; I have been living in this boyfriend jumper from Irish designer Mary Grant's winter range for the last two months. There's nothing better than being able to throw on your favorite jumper without out having to worry about if it will go with your outfit because classic styles like this go with virtually everything. Warm jumpers, skinny jeans and boots are the pieces that work hardest in my wardrobe in the winter months. I love fashion but I love being warm and comfortable most, so naturally I prefer to invest in good quality wardrobe essentials like this jumper rather than buying endless sparkly Christmas party dresses in the January sales. If you're planning on treating yourself in the sales then check out Mary Grant's <a href="https://www.marygrant.com/sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online shop</a>, where you can pick up a boyfriend jumper reduced from €180 to €126, or cozy snoods and pompom hats reduced to €25. It's so important to support Irish designers and business people and what I love about Mary's business is that they in turn support Irish charity work. Currently when you purchase one of the pompom hats from her range <a href="https://www.marygrant.com/product/pom-pom-hat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> 100% of the proceeds goes to Barretstown a specially-designed camp that provides therapeutic recreation programmes for children with serious illnesses and their families.</div>
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While I decided not to do a 'What I got for Christmas post' this year, all of my Christmas presents will no doubt pop up all over the blog whether as product reviews, in monthly favorites or outfit posts. I wanted to share this super cute gift set I got off my boyfriend's mammy straight away though, as it's too seasonal to wait to share! <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/SOAP-GLORY-SOAPRISE%C2%99_1688853/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soap and Glory Soaprise</a> is the perfect Christmas gift or stocking filler; packaging a selection of their body washes in ridiculously girly Christmas crackers was such a Christmassy novelty. While the packaging is no doubt seasonal, the contents are ideal for throughout the year and their handy travel size (75 ml) means you can throw them in your bag for any adventure. The body washes inside include: Clean On Me (the fragrance is rose and bergamot), Sugar Crush (brown sugar and sweet lime), Rich and Foamous (almond and sweet vanilla), Foam Call (yuzu fruit and wild fig), Clean Girls (freesia, cassis and vanilla) and Orangeasm (green orange and bergamot). I definitely recommend if you're battling the sales anyway you pick up a set as it is reduced to €11.50 (from €23). You could buy it just for the travel minis or stock up on gifts for next year if you're an extremely, extremely organised bargain hunter. If you were to buy the travel minis themselves they are €3.49 each, but if you buy this set at the reduced price they work out at €1.92 each. Even when the minis are on a 3 for 2 offer they would still cost €2.33 each... okay I'm going to stop with the maths now you get the idea it's a bargain. According to the website the gift sets are in stock in plenty of stores in Dublin and throughout Ireland. They are out of stock online though, obviously I'm not the only one who loves the bubblegum cuteness of this set. </div>
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Another lovely Christmas present I received is this candy floss pink stripped pjs my brother got me from Primark. They remind me of one huge sweet, I honestly love them and nothing says Christmas quite <span style="text-align: center;">like living in new pajamas and eating endless leftovers. </span><span style="text-align: center;">If you've shared what treats you got for Christmas leave the link below so I can have a nose!</span></div>
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Full disclosure, 90% of the time my hair is a literal bird's nest. At any given time it can be knotted, matted and even have a few random twigs thrown in for good measure. I work outdoors quite often as way of explanation for the twigs. Throughout the year I visit bogs and forests for my work and in my free time too. When I'm working outdoors my hair needs to be out of my face, so it's normally thrown into a top knot or covered in a woolly hat and scarf. Between the top knots, wind and rain I end up with a head of hair in serious need of some taming. Over time I've found a few wonder products for restoring my hair to a presentable state so I wanted to share them with anyone who's hair is in need of some love. Everything I currently use can be picked up in Boots or Tesco. First up is my favorite hair tamer of all time; the <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Tangle-Teezer-Pink_1000439/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tangle Teezer</a>. I bought one after the initial hype it received in the blogging world and haven't looked back. I actually own two, one for home and one for my handbag as it's the only thing I'll brush my hair with. If you're prone to knotty hair it makes dealing with it painless, rejoice! When my hair is being particularly stubborn I use <a href="http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=262549284" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">L'oreal Kids Tangel Tamer</a>, fine so it is technically for kids, but why should they be the only ones with pain free hair detangling that smells like pears? It's my secret weapon so invest in a bottle, it's only €2.95 in Tesco and did I mention it smells like pears! When it comes to washing my hair I always use <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Aussie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aussie products</a>, I won't highlight a particular Aussie product that's best, as I love any I've tried so far. After using them exclusively over a number of months, I've noticed a huge difference in the appearance and manageability of my hair. I swear by their 3 Minute Miracle conditioner, it makes my hair feel silky soft, it's honestly the best brand of conditioner I've ever used. Keep an eye out in Boots as Aussie products are regularly 3 for €15, so you can stock up on shampoo, conditioner and dry shampoo to your hearts content. Lastly, on to a little styling, admittedly my go to hair styles are up, down and backcombed. When I feel like making a little extra effort or I want more volume, I love texturiser sprays to take wavy messy hairstyles to the next level. <a href="http://www.boots.ie/en/Bumble-and-bumble-Surf-Spray-125ml_1276101/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray</a> is perfect for my hair as it makes my fine hair way more voluminous with just a couple of spritzes. </div>
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Those are my favorite hair care & styling products for the outdoorsy girl, let me know if you've any recommendations for messy hair </div>
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When looking for somewhere to stay on our way home from our <a href="http://thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie/search/label/the%20wild%20atlantic%20way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Atlantic Way roadtrip</a> we found the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. After all that driving we wanted an evening of relaxation, no adventuring; just plenty of food and a marshmallow bed. For €75 for 2 people including breakfast, our stay in Lough Rea was just what we needed. The hotel was one of RSVP magazines top 3 Irish wedding venues of 2015. It overlooks Lough Rea lake and is just 20 minutes from Galway, so it's the ideal place for a staycation. As you can probably see we went all out trying the food, as in we ate until we were barely able to move! If you visit the hotel make sure to have a cocktail (or a few) in the beautiful roof top bar after your dinner. So if a romantic staycation is on the cards for 2016, or maybe a girly weekend (they have a spa too) you know where to look.</div>
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Receiving jewelry is a huge treat and anything from Chupi's range would make that treat even more special. I love this <a href="http://www.chupi.ie/rings/279-wrap-your-laurels-around-me-in-18k-gold-vermeil.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wrap Your Laurels Around Me ring</a> in 18k gold priced at €99. If you want to splash out a bit more <a href="http://www.chupi.ie/gold-and-silver-necklaces/787-the-sweetest-thing-raspberry-leaf-necklace-in-gold.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sweetest Thing Raspberry Leaf necklace</a> is really special. It costs €169 and the leaf is cast in solid sterling silver from a real raspberry leaf from West Wicklow, then plated in a thick layer of 18k gold. The jewelry is designed and individually hand crafted in their studio in Dublin and hallmarked in Ireland's historic Dublin Castle. There is some absolutely amazing pieces to choose from on her <a href="http://www.chupi.ie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">site</a> or you can pick them up in store in the Powerscourt Townhouse.<br />
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My favorite Christmas decorations are always the natural ones. I love a real tree, imperfect in shape but with an amazing smell. This year however with a little cat in my house lots of indoor decorations would very quickly end in disaster. I decided instead to opt for a very seasonal wreath to hang on the door. With the help of my dad we whipped up a few different styles and I decided to share the simple instructions so you can make one for yourself or as a thoughtful Christmas gift. To make a natural looking wreath you will need the following:</div>
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Firstly we started by making a round frame that our wreath would be built on. I wanted to do a half wreath so we used a willow branch tied in a circle with wire. If your doing a full wreath like the last two pictures you can make your circle totally out of wire. Next attach your base foliage by simply wrapping wire around it, we used Leylandi (Leyland Cyprus) as our first plant. Next by just attaching with wire wrapped around it and knotted at the back, we added Noble Fir cuttings as their blue tinge added a nice contrast. For the third trimming we used holly and attached it by slotting it into the wire around the other trimmings. Lastly the wreath was decorated with some red ribbon (€1) from Tiger. You can use whatever trimmings you wish and add as many or as few decorations as you like: try pine cones, baubles or even some white spray for a snow effect like we tried out in the last picture. Let me know if you give it a try or if you've any Christmas DIYs you'd recommend!</div>
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I personally love things that are handmade, rustic and natural so I knew I wanted to do a few Christmas gift guides that are for people who like handmade or locally sourced gifts. I have searched Pinterest and my favorite crafty blogs to compile a selection of lovely Christmas gift ideas you could whip up in time for someone special or just as a little DIY project for yourself. I would be delighted to receive any of these gifts at anytime of the year; especially the food ones! For more DIY projects you can visit my ever growing <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/thriftylilpixie/diy-projects-to-try/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pinterest board.</a> </div>
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For pampered princesses: Herbal bath teas: <a href="http://blog.freepeople.com/2013/12/lastminute-gift-idea-herbal-bath-teas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide here</a>, <span style="text-align: center;">Homemade oatmeal soap: </span><a href="http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/02/homemade-oatmeal-soap/" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">guide here</a>,<span style="text-align: center;"> Peppermint & lemon foot scrub </span><a href="http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/09/diy-peppermint-lemon-foot-scrub/" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">guide here</a>.</div>
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For food lovers: <span style="text-align: center;">Homemade Masala Chai concentrate </span><a href="http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/11/homemade-chai-concentrate/" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">guide here</a>, Infused sugar <a href="http://sugarandcharm.com/2011/06/infusing-sugar.html/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide here</a>, Hot chocolate spoons <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2011/12/hot-chocolate-spoons-.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide here</a>, Chocolate chip and oatmeal bread in a bottle <a href="http://www.sunset.com/food-wine/holidays-occasions/quick-bread-in-a-bottle#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide here</a>, Brownie and cookie mixes in a jar <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/12/three-last-minute-holiday-gift-ideas.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide here</a></div>
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For interior design goddesses: <span style="text-align: center;">Mason jar fresh herb garden </span><a href="http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/04/diy-mason-jar-fresh-herb-garden/" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">guide here</a>, Personalized mugs <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/12/try-this-food-safe-and-dishwasher-safe-mug-tutorial.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide here</a>, Marbled ring dishes <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/11/marbled-clay-ring-dish.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide here</a>, His & her pillow cases <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/04/his-and-her-pillow-cases-diy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide here</a>, Triangle quilt <a href="http://seekatesew.com/modern-ombre-bw-triangle-quilt-tutorial-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide here</a> </div>
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Next up: Buy Irish Christmas Gift Guide</div>
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While glamping in Doolin we decided to visit Doolin Cave after hearing glowing recommendations. Doolin Cave is home to the Great Stalactite, measuring a massive 23 feet in length. It is recognized as being the longest stalactite in the Northern hemisphere. We started by descending over 80 feet down a stairwell with some serious Saw vibes into the first tunnel. With our hardhats on, we embarked on a fascinating guided tour following in the footsteps of the early explorers who first discovered the cave. Except they crawled on their stomachs for hours in the darkness before making their discovery. The tour guide brought us into the dark dome that is home to the stalactite before unveiling it suddenly in light. It is a magical sight, I have visited caves before and seen stalactites but nothing close to the sheer size of this. While other caves in Ireland are far more published, Doolin Cave is very special and is a must visit on the Wild Atlantic Way.</div>
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