8 things I want to do (do some of it with me!)

1. Start reading more books

I got into reading when I was about 10 years old and I used to be obsessed with it because it was my escape from the world. For some reason I read less and less as the years went by and now I don't even read a book a year. Shows like Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and Vampire Diaries took over my life one summer and I never looked back but right now I want to get back into reading because there's just something so peaceful about it, I truly love the serenity of it.

2. Eat more healthy

My healthy eating all started out a few weeks ago when I found myself broke and had no money to buy anything but potatoes, eggs, peas and lots of water. I've decided I'm going to spend all of my money on clothes so I don't have money for junk food. I also found that I had a lot more energy during the day and wasn't as tired as I used to be. My healthy eating has been slacking (that's when you know I have money in the bank) but hey there's always time to start again no worries. You guys should totally join me on this one; you won't regret it & watch out for my fitness collaboration post coming soon!

3. Go to the gym more

So me and a few college friends who used to live on chicken fillet rolls and still kind of do, started going to the gym a few weeks ago. Now usually the gym is my summer hobby. For the past two summers I spent a lot of my time in the gym just purely for something to do but now I want to take it more seriously. Abs like Candice Swanepoel aren't going to make itself.

4. Drink 3L of water a day

So today I drank 2.5L of water- wtf right? I feel like a pregnant lady and find myself having to pee every 10 seconds. My skin looks really bad right now so I'm trying to drink more water to help with getting rid of the rash I currently have. I have this crazy friend who has the stomach the size of an egg and still manages to fit 2 litres of water in there a day; if she can do it anyone can.

5. Blog more

I know I've been slacking on the blogging scene recently but hey I'm in university and enjoying life away from social media...not. Midterm exams are taking over my life resulting in the lack of blogs and looking like shit everyday of the week. Anyhoo feel free to like my fan page here.

6. Lookbooks & official YouTube Channel

I really want to make lookbooks a main part of my blog but the lack of time to film and edit is my dilemma guise. My skin also looks disgusting so selfies are off limits until the rash (on one side of my face might I add) clears up ok. Anyway I'm planning on filming a couple of outfits next weekend as I'll be on my midterm. I also want to start my official youtube channel during that midterm. Shannon (whom I'm sure many of you know) will be turning me into Rihanna. (Yeah she totally needs to get over that obsession). Jokes hehe, I love that gal & certainly love bad ass Riri.

7. Travel more

I want to travel more because sometimes I forget that the world is much larger than Ireland. There are beautiful places I haven't seen and beautiful people I haven't met and if there's one thing I want to do before life gets serious, complicated & shitty is travel the world.

8. Be more grateful

I think this is probably one of the most important things I want to do. I'm simply not grateful enough for all of the things I have. For example this amazing blog that you amazing people read. I seriously can't explain the feeling of when people come up to me to tell me they love reading my blog. I appreciate all of you and I'm flattered when you say those things to me and hey, I do it for the love.

Your girl
-Mizzmoi xoxo

5 Types of annoying Girls in a Nightclub

Hey lovelies,

I think this blog post is long overdue. Seeing as I'm a girl who enjoys going out quite a lot, observing the things that irritate me on a night out shouldn't come as a surprise!

I don't write these types of blog posts for the sake of being harsh. I write them because my blog is about sharing my opinions with you guys on all sorts of stuff and sugar coating isn't really my thing if I'm honest.

Now of course girls still 'run the world'... however when it comes to nights out in town, they aren't running nada.

Well I hope you guys enjoy this post and remember this only applies to a small percentage of girls. If you find you fit into any of these categories, try not to be offended...or be offended- it doesn't really matter. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below and all that good stuff. Any questions you have can be answered here.


You know I bloody love you

xoxo
-Mizzmoi

1. The Girl with no sense of style (or class)

Yes I'm directing this towards you honeys who think you're the bombshell of the night. Here's the reality: your butt cheeks are hanging out because you thought it'd be 'nice' to wear what would be considered as a top to most, as a dress. Shit, that did sound like a slap in the face but hey, the truth hurts more often than not.

2. The 'fake' best friend girl

Do you know what I hate? Those girls who pretend you're the best of friends when they're absolutely wasted. That isn't even the worst part; believe me. The worst part is when they shower you with compliments and you have to try and think of one for them because well, looking 'gorgeous' while you're wasted is kind of a difficult task.

3. The Girl with the trust issues

I'm talking about the girls who feel the need to link hands with all of their 'best friends' on the dance floor like they all grew up in the same womb. It doesn't stop there; they also like to drag their friends through the dance floor while aggressively shoving past people just because they decided the spot they were jumping in (not dancing, you can't call what they do dancing) wasn't getting them enough attention. Now I'm not talking about a pair of girls because that would be reasonably okay. I'm talking about 5-6 girls.

4. The "my face is on my makeup" Girl

Oh c'mon we all see at least 10 of these girls every night we go out. Don't get me wrong, I know I'm not great at makeup so I stick to the basics- foundation, mascara & lipstick. However some girls either happen to think they're amazing at applying their own makeup or just believe their real faces are much uglier than their made up one. It may be dark in the club but it isn't that dark either.

Tip: Just decline politely when the photographer asks to take your picture, with flash.

5. The aggressive Girl

The word "classy" and "respect" do not belong in this girl's dictionary (that's presuming that she owns one). I'm not trying to be condescending when I say this but this girl needs to get a grip. She talks to bouncers and bartenders however she likes and in her mind, she is Queen B.
Alcohol & a playlist of Beyoncé's songs give some girls too much false confidence. But hey nothing like a disgusting headache in the morning to knock them back into reality.

How To: Live out your dreams (ft Shannon Leathem)

Hey dolly dolls,

So I've had a pretty crappy week all together, it's like the bad weather keeps sucking up all my positive energy. Please tell me yah feel the same way. Although I have tons of college work to catch up on I'm seriously not bothered to start it right now so I decided I'd write you guys an inspiring blog post, yay!

Most of you must know Shannon considering I feature her on my blog quite a bit. I've always wanted to do a post that would inspire people but I've figured I haven't done enough inspiring things to write about myself ha!

"Call it cringy, call it whatever but be inspired for your sake, not mine."

Here's the story:

I was scrolling through my newsfeed on Facebook a couple of nights ago and happened to come across some really artistic makeup Shannon had just uploaded. Like the creepy blogger I am, I saved the pictures on my phone because I knew I was going to use it for something.

The sudden epiphany:

I learned an old lesson yet again. If you want something bad enough you have to go and get it for your own sake. You can't just put in 60% effort and expect 100% success; you have to be willing to put all your time and effort into doing the thing you love, that's how success comes around. I appreciate the fact that Shannon wants to be an MUA and she's a pretty damn good one at that.

Be inspired:

Now I didn't write this blog post just to commend Shannon. I wrote this because I want you to be inspired to work hard in order to get what you want. No it doesn't have to be something in academics as we're all brain washed to believe but it has to be done right. So today I'm asking you to take inspiration from this post and reach for the fucking stars or else one day, you're going to find that while you were asleep, everyone else was trying to achieve their own goals and then poof, all the stars are gone and you're left with nothing.


Just let that sink in.





Hope you guys enjoyed this post & remember that I love yah.


-Mizzmoi xo





Disclaimer: None of these pictures are mine.

Beyond the Surface: Martyna Drozdowska

Hey guys,

So I've just settled back into college and it's been crazy! Between catching up with friends and receiving my semester 1 results, I've had a lot on my plate.  Lie. I sat on my laptop and watched Private Practice day to night errr'day for 5 days straight- it's safe to say I am addicted even though I don't even like medical stuff. The storyline for each episode is always irresistible and let me tell you cliff hangers are the devil. 

Unfortunately this semester is going to be tough as I have modules that you can't doss in, thus actually having to do work (accounting, economics, web design blah blah blah) so I will no longer be blogging daily! This is your cue for booing me. *sad face*

I'll be blogging Mondays, wednesdays and saturdays and every other day of the week where procrastination of doing college work settles in.

Okay so how are we?! How are you settling back into college/school/work life after christmas?! I want to know so do sound off in the comments. I know I'm drained from just 3 days of college but I have the most interesting blog post for you. Grab your cup of tea or coffee and a blanket- get comfortable because I'm going to need all of your attention! 

Meet Martyna Drozdowska

Poland's up and coming fashion designer. As you will notice below, her collection titled "Project Mess" is bursting with creativity. Martyna incorporates edgy, quirky and stylish into one cohesive collection! I was simply shocked when I found out she had made each piece of garment herself but what I love most is that her line is a breath of fresh air for the teens of today. It's not Hollister & it's certainly not Gossip Girl; it is unique, fun and urban. It appeals to the modern generation and what's interesting about this collection is that it is simple and it isn't simple at the same time and that's what fashion is all about- thinking outside the box.

"Big dreams, good music & expensive taste."

• What's the name of your line and how did you come up with it?

I heard the song and saw the video for fashion Killa where RiRi showed up in a stunning Zebra dress. The next day when I was out getting materials I saw the same type of Zebra material it couldn't have been a coincidence and that's how Animal Mess came into being.

• Are you studying fashion in college?

No I don't study fashion, I finished a completely different major; Russian philology.

• Since when did you know you wanted to be a fashion designer?

It's been a dream of mine ever since I can remember but the first dress was created about 2 months ago.

• What is the general style like in your city?

For a year now I've been living in Gdansk (Poland) I see people on the streets of our town and most of them dress in a mundane manner, without creativity; black and grey are dominant. There are exceptions of course and these are exactly the people who inspired me to add some "madness" to our streets.

• What fashion capital would you like to live in most?

London or New York are mixtures of styles and trends; through fashion people express their religions, hobbies, music tastes or even careers. You can't talk about one trending style. The place is full of a complete fashion freedom.

• Where do you want to be in 10 years?

I don't think that far into the future. The present is most important to me. Here and Now.

• How do you advertise your line?

Mainly Facebook, soon enough I should have a website. I'm also in the process of negotiating a deal to showcase my clothes in a shop for young fashion designers .And of course fashion markets for street styles.

• Tell us about the photoshoots you do for your line.

For now there's only been one photo shoot. It was a typical product photo shoot, some pictures are already up on the official page and the rest will be up any time from now. The model was Osi Ugonoh who perfectly reflected the character of the whole line.

• Top 3 designers you admire most and why?

I have many. The first is Vivienne Westwood who's one of the most colorful fashion designers. She brought in the style of ripped shirts and stained jeans; it's also thanks to her that on t-shirts there are funny or provocative statements and of course I loved the flannel shirt that is no longer a working class symbol but the garment of every stylish fashionista.

The second is Jean Charles Castlebajac. I love him for his intensive colours, prints(brilliant cartoon characters like micky mouse or bambi) and attached accessories added to the jacket of the mascot, the frog Kermit .

• Celebrity style crushes?

Cassie, Beyoncé and Riri - fashion killa heheh!

• How would you describe your personal style?

My style is Project MESS.

I like to be different. My clothes are often brave, for Polish standards mainly. Like most people I wear things from the internet but I've always had a problem with finding my dream clothes (mainly dresses). That's where the idea for Project Mess came from.

• Advice for aspiring fashion designers like yourself?

I myself am a starting designer haha one thing I can say is to follow your heart and not worry about the failures. Starting anything is always a challenge .

Steal Her Style & Makeup: Miranda Kerr

Hey guys,

Apologies for the inconsistency but I thought I'd laze around like any other teen and enjoy the last few days of freedom before college starts up again. However today I've got a very exciting steal her style and makeup post for you- how generous right?! Now I know this post will appeal more to you 20 something year olds and also to those of you girls looking to vamp up your style with some elegance and sophistication.

Did anyone say Miranda Kerr? That's what I thought! I love this model's style because she always creates the perfect balance between simple and stylish. She understands the concept of maybe sometimes less is more. I'd say she's a strong mix of Zara, Asos and Topshop so for those of you who love those stores and the style of this super stunning model, grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea and relax because this is going  to be a bloody good one!

Updates

• My giveaway is over in a few days so if you haven't entered yet, what are you waiting for?! The prize has been updated to a Naked 3 Palette; you can find the rules to the giveaway here. This is just a little gift to say thank you so much to those of you who read and support my blog. 

• My fashion page Kardashian Kouture is updated daily to provide you with some outfit inspiration and celebrity gossip; I would love if you guys could like it here.

• Also I've been getting a lot of offers and suggestions for this blog and I'm super excited for what's in store for 2014; I can't give too much away yet but I will be introducing the blog posts bit by bit and I hope you guys enjoy them.

I love you guys and thank you so much for the support; I have a feeling that being a part of the fashion blogosphere this year is going to change my life and I'm beyond excited!

Stay stylish

-Mizzmoi X

Miranda's makeup is always so natural along with a lot of the VS models. If you want to recreate this look on yourself, keep your eyebrows in shape and the rest is history! 

• Maybelline tint rose coloured lipstick: SuperDrug (buy 1, get 2nd 1/2 price)

• Sleek blush by 3 lace: Superdrug
• L'oreal Paris telescopic mascara: Superdrug

Camel coloured floppy felt hat: topshop

Juliette Zip-up Denim Jacket £10: Boohoo

White Loni pocket detail blouse: Missguided

White shirt with pleat: Asos

Emilie faux leather skirt: Missguided

Oasis Long drape coat: Asos

Tan trench coat: Zara (on sale)

Classic mac trench coat: Asos

Black strap platform heels: Asos

White blazer: Boohoo

Black pointed heels on sale: Asos

Peach shift top: Missguided

Grey geometric jumper dress: River Island

Thigh High black boots: urbanog

Black double breasted batwing mac: Asos (on sale)

Black popper front boyfriend jacket: topshop

Black faux fur bonded throw on coat on sale: Topshop

Bellona leatherette disco pants in black: Missguided

Suede & Leather contrasted pointed heels: Missguided

How To: Dress for your shape

Hey guys,

I haven't posted in a while but I've got a highly requested piece for you! Dressing for your shape is hard to define because there is nearly an invisible line between what suits who these days.  I'm going to show you guys what works best for your shape. This doesn't mean that other items won't suit you, it just means these are the items that suit you the most. I think that's what people get confused about; you think you're restricted to wearing things that suit you the best when that is not the case at all; hey if you ain't got it, fake it.  Sit tight guys, it's going to be an interesting one!


Before you know what works best for you, you gotta know what your shape is first, right?! I did a bit of digging before I started writing this post so you can trust me on this one.

Side note: My sister recommended I do this post but with a twist; how to wear whatever you want without worrying about your shape, I could do a full post on this for you if you want me to but I want to keep it simple for the minute. While writing this post I realised that why would you wear other things that don't suit you as much as the things that do suit you? It just doesn't make any sense to me. What do you think?

Hope this piece helps you and I could never thank you enough for the ongoing support!


Love from your girl
-Mizzmoi X

1. The "Apple"

2. The "Pear"

3. The "Ruler/Banana"

4. The "Hourglass"

5. Proportionate

Best Dressed: Débutantes (De la Salle)

Hey guys,

So I know I've been lacking in the blogging department but hey I have to be inspired to be able to write this stuff- it just doesn't come out of my derriere. Anyway so yesterday was a typical Friday night, came home from work and logged on to Facebook (as you do) only to see that a Debs was taking place. Of course this provided me with the chance to select best dressed. Really, I should attend these events in order to get a wider option but guys, I think Facebook does the trick just fine sometimes! (Plus I'm not in school anymore so that would be awkward hehe). So between last night and yesterday I picked out the best outfits that came up on my newsfeed and yes I will be listing them in order of preference to make it interesting for you guys, see if you agree/disagree- that kind of stuff. I must say I was in complete shock at some of the outfits; I've come to realise that as the years pass the dresses get better in some people's case or worse in others. But seeing as we're keeping it positive on this blog, I am super excited to show you who I picked! I won't be commenting on the outfits because I'm trying to be objective here haha!

"Fashion is something you can learn but personal style is something one must discover."

What I mean by this is that I can spot the people who've just looked at a couple magazines and stole outfit ideas from head to toe and I know those who haven't. What I love about these best dressed gals and guys below is that they all possess something unique; a personal sense of style. That's not to say that the hollywood glamour theme isn't present, I'm just exemplifying the fact that it's not uniformed. So I'll stop rambling now and let you guys see whom I've selected.


Thanks so much for reading and remember that I love you guys.

Updates: 

• A major thanks to Suzanne Jackson (sosueme.ie) for the compliment, I hope to one day be at the level she is with the support of you guys! 

• Don't forget to enter my Urban Decay giveaway and get your friends to enter too; if 100 people enter by January 30th, I'm upgrading the prize from a Naked basics palette to a Naked 3 palette. Click here to enter.

Your girl
-Mizzmoi X

1. Emily and Ben

2. Colleen Craven

3. Colin and Kayleigh

4. Emily Meegan

5. Meabh Sloane