Boohoo Haulin' - KatieDailies

Hey guys, So recently I've been spending money like a mad women!
I needed to buy a new dress for an upcoming event, but then I ended up getting sucked into the shiny sale deals of Boohoo.Com

At first everything went smootly until I got the package and it was missing the dress I had needed, long story short I contacted  Boohoo customer care and they said it was "out of stock" I was outraged as they had taken the money out of my account when they didn't need too.

So eventually I ended up ordering the dress in a different size and different colour and it came just in time and I was so excited! :)

While repurchasing the dress the second time, they over charged me and after another incident of contacting Boohoo they finally sorted my problems. So lets get into the haul :)

This is the lara sweetheart neckline dress and I purchased it in plum the first time round, second time I ended up with a Khakai green which is gorgeous! It was €15 when I purchased it but its only €12 now! Bargain! The delivery is free and the dress is made out of such nice quality material!

Sadly, I had to return this next product, I bought it in a size 14 and it just did not sit right, the material was like a wetsuit material, which sat very heavy on the body. I have returned this and am so sad about it as the length and colour were perfect except the shape! €9 on Boohoo.

This next item is one of my favorites, Its a hand harness and I love these things! This is €8 on boohoo, gold with spikes, my favorite thing is the two rings connecting to it are cute little shapes like hearts and flowers, its edgy while being girly all in one! 

For months now I have been collecting statement necklaces, So the Hattie triple row was an obvious choice for me! 

I taught €16 was a little pricey for this necklace but realizing how much detail went into it, it was actually a bargain! In person the colour is a little more yellow than the gold in the picture. I am in love with this and the €16 price tag was completely worth it!! 

I love pairing this with denim shirts and a skater skirt for a cute fashionable look! 

This next top is a bargain, it looks like a necklace along with a top! :)

Its only €12 and i got it in black, the only con is that it is extremely short, the front is so short it is nearly a crop top!!!! 

I love tucking this into a high waist-ed skirt or shorts and it looks fab! 

This black all over studded bag is gorgeous!!!! I have the exsact same bag from Primark and I got it for €3 on sale. Orginally 12 in primark. This bag on boohoo is well worth the €`16 price tag as it goes with everything and is well made!

I have become OBSESSED with the Charlie chain hand harness, I love love love these things. I got this harness for 10% with my student discount from unidays! :)
The gold is fabulous and looks great with any outfit :)

Enter code Euro10 at the checkout to receive a further 10% off!!! 

Overall I was happy enough with my Boohoo experience and was refunded all the money I was owed eventually. The only problem with Boohoo is that the customer service is through email, facebook and twitter, so no phone line means you will be waiting longer than normal! 

Overall I am happy with my new purchases! 

Happy shopping days girls :) 

Kate

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Homemade Hair cleanser :) DIY - Kate Dillon

Did you know baking soda is one of the easiest ways to clean your hair? I've started using this baking soda mix once a week now compared to traditional shampoo!

THIS METHOD HAS CHANGED MY HAIR its now amazing! 

Hair build up is caused by using products on our hair. By shampooing we do not clear this problem but mearly add to it more!! 

I’m a completly DIY since my hair is so damaged from the bleech in my hair. I've been trying to avoid the nasty chemicals in most hair treatments.  They may leave your hair feeling sliky smooth but are they actually helping your hair? 

• sodium Sodium Lauryl
• Parabens 
• Fragrance
• These are three of the worst ingredients, but are in most shampoos!!! 

When we think fragrance  we think of the smell, strawberries, fruits or even something delicious. This word can actually mean nearly 4000 harsh chemicals! 

I tried a clarifying shampoo, but that made my dry hair even more dry!!!!  I then started to use an intensense hair mask with it, and that seemed to make my hair look even more dead!! I was seriously thinking of chopping off a few inchs of my hair I was that fed up!!!! 

We all remember how baking soda and vineger reacted in school in those volcanos now i simply, wash with baking soda, rinse with vinegar, blow dry, and curl! . 

That's it and my hair has never been as strong!!! My hair tends to get stripped by the shampoos i was using, I was trying to teach it to become more oily to lower the amount of times I had to wash it! 

 This is the cheapest thing I have ever tried!! 

The only negative is that this will not foam but its worth it!! 

Mix 1 part baking soda with 3 parts water. (  4 tablespoon of water - 1 tablespoons baking soda) 

I have long hair so I mix 4 tablespoons of baking soda, to 16 tablespoons of water. . 

Apply the baking soda and water mixture to dry or wet hair by starting at the roots and working to the ends.  

Let it sit for 1 - 3 minutes then rinse with warm water. 

Mix 1 part white vinegar with 4 parts water. (1 tablespoon vinegar - 4 tablespoon water) I add french vanilla or almond oil to reduce the vinegar smell!!! 

I tilt my head forwards close my eyes, and spread over my hair! 

After a few seconds, rinse with cold water. The cold water helps to seal in moisture, smooth the hair, and add shine.

Will you try the baking soda and vinegar method? Any tips for good hair?

Happy Hair Days :) 

Catherine 

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Katie Dailies first video? SAY WHAT?!

Okay okay so this is so unlike me but hey, 2013 trying new things and all that jazz right?

 

I uploaded my first ever youtube video, and for some people this is weird.

But its to help show the products more clearly, rather than just blog shots! :)

 

Check it out if you like..

 

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Video's are not everyone cup of tea, but someone just taught me how to edit and create these!

 

Video's offer me more of a quick way to explain and show products :)

You can see the psyhical product and it makes it more relatable :)

 

Happy Youtube Days :)

Beat those new year blues!

Its that time of year, When we all realize Christmas is over and new years is well gone.

Most of us spend the month looking at bills we wish we didn't have, or trying to wonder why we ate so much chocolate.

Sadly this wasn't the best Christmas for me, as i spent most of it in my bed sick! 

Never one to be down, i have a list of ideas to beat those New Year blues. 

I think we all know what the "blues" are, so here's 8 helpful tips to kick off the year in great form.

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Have you bought a calender/diary?

I found last year i was soooo unorganized, i never knew what i had on, where or with who?

This year i bought myself a snazzy filofax (lookalike) for only €5 in lidl! BARGAIN

This helps excite you to let you know what you have coming up in future months. 

I fill mine with birthdays, parties, trips, plans and anything to keep me up to date. Why not try it out i guarantee instantly you'll feel on top of 2013!

Spring clean

Yes yes that annoying saying, but who said you cant spring clean your room? Redecorate! 

Clean out your car, your bag, your house?! nothing crazy but a clear space helps make a clear mind! :) 

I find if i'm cleaned out, or organised going into a new year it makes things an awful lot easier and simple to control everything! :) 

D.I.Y

Lots of people I know get crafty coming up to Christmas  and make and do new things! Why do they stop when the new year hits?

Getting crafty and making things is a great release of stress! Baking and cooking is also great for kicking those new year blues, its a way to get creative and try new things you havent before! 

Why not try making some new D.I.Y things for your room to spice it up?! 

Get a new hobby

Don't stick with the same old same old every year, switch it up. Why not join that sports team you've always wanted too? Join a club you've always wanted too? Most people run out and join a gym, I am one of those people, truthfully I have only been 4 times and its already three weeks in! Try not to waste money on expensive things and go for clubs that are cheap, easy and you can maintain! :) 

Get involved in something fun?

Something to take your mind of the stress of everyday life, I know where I live charities cry out for help. Why not volunteer at the local panto? The local family day? 

I know from experience, every time I give some time to a local charity i feel great! Its great to give back something to your local area as well as spending some time relaxing. 

The typical resolution is "loose weight" "get healthy"

Of coarse i recommend to get healthy.

 Exercise is proven to relive stress, burn calories and help clear out your mind. 

Even walking futher than you normally do, walk your dog, get out of the house for a little longer can clear your mind and make you relax. 

Start cooking different dishes.

I think I can say for us all, we all get in a rut when it comes to cooking. Sticking with 5-6 dishes we love to eat. I know for me cous cous has been a saviour, its low in fat and so nutricious! 

Try new receipes, open a receipe book, look online switch it up and get creative! It'll make you more excited and really look forward to dinner time!

Last but not least

Be more sociable. Im not saying go wild and go out every night. Meet up with friends you havent seen, hang out with people you've lost touch with. Spending more time with others will clear your mind and help you relax and best of all they can help you kick those blues.

Of coarse these are all my opinions and only suggestions but its how I like to kick off my new year :)

Happy 2013!

A look back on my year of 2012!

Hey guys! 

Thankfully, this year was a great year for me. I had so many opportunities
And some many family events that I will never forget!
Yes of coarse there was highs and lows, making new friends, getting back in touch with old friends,
a new year in college, a new house, the loss of some amazing people, 
bad decisions and illnesses. The one good thing about 2012 I will not forget, is I have no regrets. I have made some amazing friends and if I could do 2012 over again I would do it the same. 
Of coarse a year wouldn't be complete with drama and conflict. 
I look forward to 2013 and plan on leaving this in 2012.

Some people make stupid resolutions, like they'll give up alcohol, 
junk food, save money, loose a stone, become a better person.
How do we expect to do this in the instant of 1 minute as the bell strikes midnight.
New years for many is a lonely time, even surrounded by hundreds of people. 
I personally love the idea of a new year, a new start but the history will always be there.
Appreciate the things dear to your heart, life is too short to dwell on mistakes, on the past or regretting something, sadly there is no edit button and we cannot re-do our lives.

A regret is something we wish to erase from our minds, think of mistakes as lessons. We have to make these mistakes to realise the true potential in life. You learn from your mistakes and wont ever let it happen again :) 

I am so grateful for all my family, friends and opportunities I have been fortunate enough to have in 2012. I made a quick collection of pictures from every month, looking back on the year past! :)

Wishing ye all a very very happy a joyful new year!
Auld Lang Syne <3

January 2012 :)
My first ever performance of an Adele song in public! 

Mcdonalds crew night January 2012! 

Febuary 2012!
 Rag week in carlow with a dear friend!

Being children, March 2012 
With an old friend :)

First radio show :) March 2012

I had the opportunity to host a radio show with one of my friends,
it was very stressful and I was a ball of nerves. It went off without a hitch .
Was one of the best opportunities I've ever had in college!

March 2012 
Road trip with my twin and her boyfriend!

March 2012 My first photo shoot :)
I had the chance to be an assistant director on a photo shoot,
even got to be in one of the fabulous shots!

First photo shoot :) 

March 2012 Pr Ball :)
Public relations ball was amazing! 

March 2012 :) 
The three best friends :)

March 2012 Promo of my radio show :)
The day before my radio show, promoting around the college :)

March 2012 Pr ball :)

Dublin May 2012 

Ended up bumping into this fellow on a night out in Dublin.

Was an amazing night :) 

Time with my Grandad :) May 2012
I love my Grandparents so much, This was at my aunts wedding
I got to spend a whole weekend with my whole family, it was amazing .
I will never forget it! 
Golden Moments :) 

 

May 2012 with my family :) 
My beautiful aunts wedding :) 

June 2012, Family reunion :) 
My grandparents were 60 years married, a huge achievement!
I got to see my whole family, from all over the world, something that do not happen too often!
It was amazing!

July 2012, My 19th birthday! :)
Drinks with my best friend. My 19th was one of the best birthdays,
I had all my nearest and dearest friends there :)

Kerry, July 2012 

July 2012 :) 
An amazing chocolate factory in the middle of no where in Kerry!
Ate so much, and had the worlds tastiest hot chocolate!

August 2012 with my friends :)
My friend was turning 21 and it was a great night!

Working on my second photo shoot :) august 2012
I got a change to work on another photo shoot, as an assistant director!
It was a fantastic day, totally unsuspected!

August 2012 :) 
A night out with my best friend :)
Amazing memories from this night in Dublin :)

August 2012 :) 
A random trip around Dublin with my twin and an old friend from primary school!
Recreating child moments!

Come Dine with me, September 2012 
Who needs the tv show when we created our own version, 10 people, 5 couples,  
let the battle commence!

September 2012, New friends :) 
All my new french friends!

September 2012 :) 
A night out with Dan in Carlow, Celebrating getting my own house
with some friends :)

Geek Night :) September 2012 

September 2012, Music Society day :) 
Thankfully in September i had the chance to start up a music society within the college,
 as a singer this was a dream, we then set up a weekly event in a pub in Carlow! It could not have gone better with over 62 new members in one day, the club is booming. 

September :) 2012
My best friend David's 21st :)

Arthur's day in September :)
With a good friend i used to work with! :)

September, First day of music society :) 
The first official night of our music society meetings! 

October 2012, Time with twin :) 

Halloween 2012

Come Dine With me :) October 2012
Night three going great, until i posed for this picture! :P

October 2012, Graduation
A dear friend of my graduating from college.
A Kate Middleton look-a-like ;) 

November 2012, Music Society night :) 
Singing at the music society night!

Movember :) 

Supporting movember in November 2012!

November 2012 :) <3
Having a girls night after the music society with my friend clare :)

India, November 2012 
A trip to india on a night out with my friends! ;)

December 2012 
A girly night out with my housemate :) 

December 2012
Another night out with my housemate :) 
All set for Christmas :) 

December 2012
Its onesie time, my favorite Christmas pressie from a close friend :)

Well one regret I do have is accidentally dying my hair orange!
Not one of my smartest moments!

Happy Happy Happy new years to everyone :)
I hope the resolutions last as long as ye hope :)

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Happy New Year Days! :)
Kate
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