Rainbow Republic //

Sunday 24 May 2015





This weekend, following a historic referendum, Ireland has become the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. In honour of this, I am rocking my own Rainbow dress!





Really want to bring this chair home!






Striped Shift Dress // Snakeskin Heels (Similar Here) // Jacket // Sunglasses //




Sachajuan Hair Repair //

Saturday 16 May 2015


Sachajuan hair repair
SACHAJUAN

If like me, you are heading to a salon every 14-16 weeks to colour your hair, you will require a pretty specific maintenance routine, mainly to deep condition often. Getting highlights regularly completely strips your hair of moisture and colour so using oils and masks are an absolute must.  In the past, I have always favoured Kerastase Nutritive Treatment and although it's a great product , I wanted to try this 10 minute treatment from Sachajuan.

Sachajuan is a brand of Swedish professional hair care that’s available on CultBeauty. It's not an overly blogged about product but I think it's comparable with any of the high end brands. I love the clinical packaging, really old school!

This product is a hair repair, designed to be massaged into clean hair delivering intense hydration to heal split ends and banish frizz. Score. It has a musky scent which I love- Once massaged into the hair, its disappears- no heavy residue.  It rinses out really easily and does not leave the hair feeling heavy and weighed down like other creamy textures.

After the first use, I didn't wash my hair for a week! No greasiness , no dryness, just easy to manage hair.

What Cult Beauty say;

'Used regularly, it helps restore shine to manes that are suffering the effects of too much styling and looking a bit frazzled. The unique combination of proteins and minerals penetrate the follicle, delivering intense hydration to heal split ends and banish frizzies for shiny, healthy looking air. You'll see immediate improvement and will soon wonder how your hair survived so long without it'


LINK!



Navy Stripes //

Thursday 14 May 2015

  

 




 
Stripes Pleated Tulip Skirt
Stripe Pleated Tulip Skirt
 
Stripes have taken over my whole wardrobe but was missing the perfect striped skirt, until this one came along and it's only €40! I love the fabric and it doesn't wrinkle at all- the material is a thin scuba/neoprene type of fabric but it's not too thick so perfect for summer. Just a word of warning- Chicwish take at least a month to deliver (standard delivery) and their sizes are on the small side; this skirt is a SM and I would say its a 6-8.



Skirt  Chicwish // Top Chicwish // Shoes Zara // Jumper Zara // Sunglasses Ralph Lauren // Bag Marc Jacobs Tote // Cuff Topshop //

Currently Coveting //

Sunday 10 May 2015

Currently Coveting //

 
Topshop petite dress
€49 - topshop.com


River Island jacket
€82 - riverisland.com


Jayley
€86 - asos.com


River Island jean shorts
€41 - riverisland.com


H M tankini top
€21 - hm.com


Massimo Dutti ballet flat
€115 - massimodutti.com


Topshop satchel handbag
€34 - topshop.com


Topshop ring
€12 - topshop.com


River Island floppy hat
€34 - riverisland.com


River Island sunglasses
€14 - riverisland.com


Essie nail polish
€7,58 - kohls.com



Summer is here and that can only mean one thing... Holidays! Whether it's abroad or a staycation , it always calls for a few new wardrobe 'essentials' ... I am in love with everything holiday-esque in the shops lately and now you can shop my best picks..

 

Super Trend - Dior So Real Sunglasses //

Wednesday 6 May 2015

Wondering what the top trend for eyewear is this Summer?

Look no further than Raf Simmon's sunglasses for Dior for a trend that the most fashion forward celebrities are embracing.  Rihanna, Chiara and Olivia have all been spotted in theirs - Dior's So Real sunglasses are futuristic and edgy in appearance. Fashionista's are embracing the look from around the globe.


Acessórios do momento: It sunglasses “So real”!



A mix of sleek lines and curves, Dior's trend-setting sunglasses take standout style to new levels. I will be waiting until ASOS do a copy!!
Would you spend €529 on sunglasses?! LINK!

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue //

I have never tried anything from BareMinerals before, but this little product kept popping up as a 'must have summer tinted moisturiser' so I nabbed it before it sold out!

It's a gel-cream product that has the lightweight consistency of a tinted moisturiser and the skin-perfecting benefits of a BB or CC cream. Free of parabens, fragrance and oil, BareMinerals Complexion Rescue is formulated with hydrating ingredients like calcium and gylcerin, SPF 30 and heart-leaved globe daisy for an additional barrier against toxins and pollutants. It makes skin look like skin and that's what we all what, right?


bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Review + Photos



In order to achieve sheer coverage, I buffed a pea-sized amount of Complexion Rescue onto my face with a Zoeva silk finish brush in swift, circular motions. I immediately noticed that my skin appeared less dull but still looked natural. I also love how it feels. It's not sticky or greasy, and it really does makes my skin feel softer and more hydrated after I've been wearing it.

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue is the perfect answer for that no makeup yet natural skin look, or the ultimate primer for your foundation if you want a fuller coverage. It has SPF30 so you can be sure you’re protected as well as hydrated. This is a perfect summer foundation / tinted moisturiser. Also, you can add a drop of this into your normal foundation to give it a dewy appearance with added skincare benefits. Great with the NARS Luminous Weightless foundation.

It is available in an impressive 10 shades in cool to warm tones, making it super easy to find your perfect match without having to create a special blend

Opal 01 - for the fairest porcelain skin with cool tones
Vanilla 02 - for light skin with neutral tones
Buttercream 03 - for light skin with golden tones
Suede 04 - for medium skin with cool tones
Natural 05 - for medium skin with neutral tones
Ginger 06 - for medium skin with golden tones
Tan 07 - for tan skin with neutral tones
Spice 08 - for tan skin with golden tones
Chestnut 09 - for dark skin with golden tones
Sienna 10 - for deep skin with neutral tones

For reference, I am Buttercream 03.

Available now at Boots.ie LINK!

Insta-Life Lately //

Monday 4 May 2015

Pretty morning ! #HappySunday

                                              Good Morning! Pretty cherry blossoms

@hm #Summer collection has me excited for holidays☀️

                            The @hm collection is getting me excited for holidays!


#FridayFeeling

                                            Sunshine Days = Happy Days


Little bowl of goodness #breakfast

                                     Little bowl of goodness this morning


Breakfast club

                                                         The breakfast club

Another nude to add to the collection ...

                        Another nude to add to the collection @zaraworldwide

Pretty Pretty :)

                                           A burst of colour this morning

Morning London

                                                    London looking pretty up high

Love this @ted_baker skirt for Spring

                                                     Loving this @TedBaker skirt for Summer


For more behind the scenes of KatieDuJour, you can follow me on Instagram @katienally. I hope you all have a great Bank Holiday Weekend!



The Great Kate //

Sunday 3 May 2015


Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their second royal baby, a little princess, on Saturday, May 2nd, in Paddington, London. That same afternoon, the Duchess of Cambridge left the hospital wearing her favourite British designer, Jenny Packham, and she could not have looked more radiant!

Not one to let a baby bump get in the way of looking effortlessly elegant, the Duchess of Cambridge has wowed us all with her fashion choices. It's been an eclectic mix of high street and designer pieces during her 2nd pregnancy.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge held hands tightly as they walked towards their car carrying a sleepy newborn princess

William waved proudly to those who had waited to see the new baby while he put an affectionate arm around his wife

The Duchess of Cambridge gives a wave to the media

March 2015 | The Duchess was glowing in her bright pink Mulberry coat. via @stylelist

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leaves St Paul's Cathedral after a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan on March 13, 2015 in London, England.

Kate wore a black lace DVF long gown with sheer sleeves. She looks effortlessly elegant in lace!

February 12, 2015 - Kate visits Portsmouth #RoyalSerendipity #royal

Dapper: While the Duchess was pretty in pale pink McQueen, the Duke of Cambridge showed hi...

All wrapped up: A small, neat bow on her Temperley dress accentuated her new bump...

Visiting the Goring Hotel today


Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Kensington Aldridge Academy on January 19, 2015 in London, England.

Kate Middleton March 12, 2015

Kate Middleton (and her tiny baby bump) step out for the first time since her pregnancy news!

Which look is your favourite?