Goodbye... For Now!

Bonjour Mes Amis!

Since school is back and we are all really busy, we have decided to keep The Little Chatter Boxes as a Summer collab blog. So this is the end to Summer 2015, so it will be the end of The Little Chatter Boxes 2015. Hopefully we will be back in June 2016! But if you are really going to miss us, we have are own blogs:

• Guilianna: guiliannamarie.blogspot.com
• Bella: arabella-jane.blogspot.com
• Pauline: thatpurplemonster.blogspot.co.uk
• Me (Ró): totallyro.blogspot.ie

We are planning to do some collabs on our own blogs in the future so stay tuned for that!

Goodbye, for now.

Ró

Back To School Natural Makeup

Bonjour Mes Amis!

This week on The Little Chatter Boxes we are doing back to school makeup. I hope you enjoy!

As I have said from previous posts from here and my own blog, my school is strict especially when it comes to makeup. The rule is that you are only allowed to wear a natural foundation and that's it but I have found personally that if you keep it really natural looking and using no fabulous volumising mascara, you won't get caught.

This is the look I would normally wear to school every day.

Primer: Catrice Prime and Fine Anti- Red Base

Foundation: L'Oréal True Match Foundation R1C1 Rose Ivory

Concealers; Seventeen Phwoarr Paint concealer in Fair

                    Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Ivory

Powder: Catrice Prime and Fine Powder in Translucent

Blush: Rimmel Stay Blushed 004 Sunkissed Cherry

Mascara: Maybelline Big Eyes Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara in Black.

I use the smaller wand to add tint to my eyelashes

Eyebrow pencil: Essence Eyebrow Designer in 04 Blonde

Eyebrow gel: Rimmel Brow This Way in 004 Clear

Setting spray: NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray

Tinted lipbalm: Maybelline Baby Lips Pink Punch, Cherry Me and Pink Shock

It seems like a lot of products but it gives a natural look!

See you,

Ró

My blog: totallyro.blogspot.ie

Ró's School Supplies

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This week on The Little Chatter Boxes is another instalment in out Back To School series, it is school supplies haul. Enjoy.

This year, I didn't have to get that many things for school as I am going into Transition Year (if you don't know what transition year is click HERE). Basically it is a more relaxed year for my brain and my back. Since I didn't need to get too much new things I thought I would do a sort of 'What's in My Schoolbag, Supplies Addition'.

My schoolbag is a JanSport Big Student in Purple Night Preston Plaid (Click HERE). I got this bag last year on Amazon as I really needed a large bag for the next school year and they are so hard to get and expensive in Ireland. I think when I got it is has around $40/€30.

I got 2 two-ringed binders , one in blue and the other in pink. I know they are very plain but I hope to make them a bit more pretty. I also got some plastic pockets for my folders and a huge refill pad. I got this new pencil case but it can just about fit everything in it.  

This does not all fit into my pencil case, it is not Hermione bag that has endless amount of space! As usually I have Bic 4 Colour Ballpoint Pens. I normally just use the red out of these but they are great if you forgot your pencil case and only have that pen.

 Bic Evolution Hb Pencils, I am not that fussy when it comes to pencils as long as the nib doesn't break every time you try to pair them and these Bic ones do the job.

Since I am left-handed, I normally can't use gel type pens as it will just go everywhere. I really like Staedtler Blue Ballpoint Pens as they dry instantly and are nice to write with. I found these last year and I keep repurchasing them.

You can never go wrong with highlighters, so I just have a random blue and yellow one.

Of course everyone needs a calculator and I have a standard Casio Fx83 Scientific Calculator which does the job. 

I also have a rubber, dolphin ruler (because I'm classy) and a pencil parer.

I don't know why but during class my lips can get real dry so I always keep a lip balm in my pencil case. Currently I have Nivea Pearly Shine Lip Balm and I really like it as it is moisturising and gives a bit of colour.

That's all for my school supplies haul (that rhythms)!

See you,

Ró

School Uniform Pros & Cons

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In my school (or nearly every school in Ireland), there is a school uniform that we most wear. Since this week is 'Back To School Fashion', I can't do it as I wear the exact same thing every day to school. I thought to myself that I should do the pros and cons to wearing a uniform and show you my uniform. One thing you may need to know about my school is that it is very strict on uniform,

Pros

• I don't have to spend 20 minutes every morning trying to figure out what to wear or if my outfit matches my school bag etc. etc.
• I don't have to worry about outfit repeats as I do them all the time.
• I don't have to worry about someone wearing the same outfit or shoe as me.
• I have nice clothes to where at the weekend as they are not all in the wash from the previous school week.

Cons

• My school jumper is 50% wool, 50% acrylic, that means if it goes above 17`C or 59`F, it gets really warm.
• If you spill anything on your uniform that stains, you will have to wear it for the rest of the week.
• The pockets in the trousers aren't deep enough to put in a phone.
• You are wearing the same thing as your whole school.
• I cannot express myself through my clothes.
• It can sometimes be uncomfortable. 
• It sometimes looks slightly depressing. 

This is my school uniform, it is a black jumper with a red rim around the collar and the school crest, under that is a light blue shirt (I don't know why it turned out white in the photo!). My trousers are dark navy with red pin strip going down the leg. My shoes are black shoes with lepoard insoals.

Have you or did you have a uniform?

See you,

Ró

My Blog: http://totallyro.blogspot.ie

My Travel Skincare Products

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This week on The Little Chatter Boxes, the topic is travel beauty essentials. I hope you enjoy!

Travel skincare products are so important especially if you are going on a plane! Your skin may react to the stressfulness of traveling or air pollution. So here are a few tips and items I think is needed in a travel skincare routine.

Tips

• You don't have to buy travel size items especially if you are on a budget. Buy travel size containers as you are able to get them nearly anywhere for really cheap. 

• Buy 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner as this will save on space instead of bringing 2 bottles.

• Don't bring items that you haven't tried yet with you, as you may react to it and that's not fun.

My Travel Skincare 

Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser 

I put this into a little travel bottle as it isn't the easiest thing to pack. I have been using this moisturiser for the past 3 years. It is so nice on the skin and keeps your skin really hydrated and soft.

Nivea Lip Butter 

These are compact and can be shoved into any space. The packaging is made of tin which is handy and the lip butter itself is so nourishing and nice on the lips.

Botanics Purifying Face Scrub 

I would also put this into a container. I love this scrub as it is very gentle but gets off all the dead skin also it smells amazing.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner 

I already have this in a spray bottle. It really helps to get rid of spots and makes my skin feel really nice and fresh. If you have sensitive skin I would not recommend as there is a lot of alcohol in it.

Lush Grease Lightning Spot Treatment

This is quite small anyways so there would be no point in putting some into a container. I bring this everywhere, just in case I get a spot as this shrinks the spot overnight.

Nivea Lip Care Sun Protect 

This has SPH30 and is waterproof. I sometimes use this all over my face. It is really compact so it is perfect for travel.

Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser
This moisturiser is perfect for anybody who hates the greasiness of body lotions or are lazy (like me!) as you simply spray all over and rub it in simply. The only thing is I don't think  you are able to get smaller ones (the normal size is 200ml).

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Facial Wash 
I use this as a dual product as a face wash and a face mask. I love using this as it has charcoal which helps to drag out the impurities from the skin. It is a nice facial wash and I found (with my skin anyways) it doesn't dry out my skin like some face washes can.

What are in your travel skincare products?

See you,

Ró  
My Blog: totallyro.blogspot.ie

Ró's Breakfast Sundae

Hello Fabulous Internet,

I got this recipe from the book Love, Tanya by Tanya Burr. I love having this for breakfast in the morning, I much prefer having this over having a bowl of cereal. The longest thing to make is the stewed apple and the fruit compôte. Together they take about 20 minutes to make. After that it is just combining the apple and oats and layering in a glass. The great thing about it is that you prepare this the night before and then its ready in the morning when you get up.

Ingredients 

• 1 apple
• 85g/ 3oz oats
• 1 cup of milk 
• 2 large handfuls of any kind of berries

Method

1. Peel the apple and chop into chunks. Put the pieces into a saucepan with a dash of water and simmer until soft (8-10 minutes). Mash with fork and drain excess water.
2. For the fruit compôte, blend the fruit with a hand blender until it is semi liquid.
3. Mix the milk, oats and stewed apple together in a bowl.
4. Get a sundae glass or a long glass and layer the two mixtures. 
5. Put in fridge overnight (for 6+ hours). 
6. Roll out of bed and grab your sundae from the fridge. Enjoy!

The great thing about this recipe is that you can change anything in it to suit you. You could use a pear instead of an apple and for the compôte you can use any fruit you wish.
 I have made a document with this recipe so you can print it out and try out making it click HERE.

This is the one I made a few days ago. I used strawberries to make the compôte. I love eating this in the morning as it keeps you full for 3-4 hours and also it tastes great.

See you,

Ró
My Blog: totallyro.blogspot.ie

Summer Accessories Necklaces and Bracelets

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This Summer I have been wearing a lot of jewellery. My school is very strict on uniform, makeup and jewellery. So during the Summer is when I get to wear as many necklaces and bracelets as I want. Here are a few pieces I like to wear.

I really love wearing this necklace as it has my birthstone and it is an angel. 

I got this necklace from Topshop for €5 (I know, a steal). I love wearing this with one of my shirts. it is one of those really long chains.

My dad got me this when he went to Australia and the colours from the shell is so beautiful.

I got this Thomas Sabo bracelet when I was younger and I have started to wear it a lot more recently. I really need to add more charms to it though! 

This has been a new addition to my jewellery and I have been wearing it nearly every day for the last month. I really love the saying on this bracelet 'It is what it is', I feel like it speaks to me.

Of course I have to put in this TS bracelet which I got when I went to see Taylor Swift in Dublin. I love the way it is so casual and easy to wear.

Some of these I wear everyday, I feel jewellery in general can change or enhance an outfit. 

What necklaces or bracelets do you like to wear?

See you,

Ró

Ró's Very Simple Haircare Routine

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My haircare routine is very simple as my hair isn't very long (its about chest length), I don't have a sensitive scalp and my hair isn't very greasy. I wash my hair twice a week and in between washes I use dry shampoo (I don't know where I would be without it).

Currently I am using Alberto Balsam Tea Tree Shampoo and Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Conditioner. I really enjoy the shampoo as it is tingly on my scalp and is gentle. I have quiet thick hair and this conditioner does the job wonderfully. I normally don't keep repurchasing the same shampoo or conditioner as I haven't found one that I love and can't live without.

If I have been using a lot of heat on my hair or if I think if needs a bit more nourishment, I will get some coconut oil and rub it through my hair and put it up in a bun. I can leave this in my hair for 20 minutes or overnight. After I wash it out, shampoo and condition my hair, my hair feels o soft and healthy. (This coconut oil I picked up in Tesco).

After I get out of the shower, I get an old cotton T-shirt and wrap my hair in it, this helps your hair to dry quicker. I spray between 4-6 pumps of Montibel.lo Smart Touch + Treatment and I distribute it all over my hair. It makes it easier to brush out. After I have brushes my hair fully out and fixed my parting, I get a pea sized amount of Hask Argan Oil Healing Shine Hair Treatment and concentrate it to the ends of my hair. If I have time I will leave my hair to air dry but if I am in a hurry I will blow dry it.

These are the two hair brushes I use (I think I got them in Primark/Pennies).

I use Batiste Dry Shampoo Clean & Classic when my hair becomes slightly greasy. I normally spray some into my hair the night before as the white marks never seem to go away if I do it that morning.

See you,
Ró
My Blog: totallyro.blogspot.ie

A Day In Róisín's Life

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Here is a normal Wednesday in 3rd Year for me! Just to point out I did more than the subjects mentioned, I just wanted to show you what my actual Wednesday is like! I decided to do this A Day In My Life during school as now every day is completely different. 

7:15am I wake up to the generic Apple alarm, I drag myself out of bed and go downstairs to have Breakfast. Breakfast normally isn't that interesting, it would be cereal or toast. I get dressed, do my hair and makeup, sort out my school bag. 

8:10am I get on the bus to school 

8:40am I arrive at school, go to my locker , get my books organised for the first 3 classes and chat to my friends.

9:00am- 11am I have classes Geography, English and Religion. The only subject I really liked out of these three was Geography

11am-11:15am BREAK
I go to my locker and sort out my books for the next 3 classes, have a something to eat and chat to friends. 

11:15am- 1:10pm I have a double class of Music and SPHE (Health education). This set of classes was pretty chilled, I had a light bag (for once).

1:10pm- 1:55pm LUNCH 

I sort out books for the next 3 classes, eat lunch, chat with friends and go outside of it is nice or not (knowing Irish weather it could be anything outside!).

1:55pm-3:50pm I have Irish, French and Maths. I kinda dreaded these classes.

3:50pm-4:00pm I get my homework from my locker and get onto my bus. 

4:00pm-4:35pm I'm on the bus either talking to people or listening to music depends on my mood.

4:35pm-5:30pm I have dinner, get changed out of my uniform and go on the Internet.
5:30pm-8:30pm I do my homework and then study (pretty boring. I know!). I would normally take a break in between finishing my homework and starting study, in this break I would practice my guitar and piano.
8:30pm-10:15pm I go on the Internet, check my emails, read blogs, check my blog, go on YouTube watch a lot of videos.
10:15pm-10:30pm I get ready for bed, remove my makeup, wash my face, brush my teeth, brush my hair etc.
10:30pm-11:00pm I hop into bed and read a book (I'm a nerd!)
11:00pm I go to sleep and drift off to the world of my crazy imagination

See you,
Ró
My Blog: https://totallyro.blogspot.ie

H&M Wishlist

Hello Fabulous Internet!
I love H&M so here is my wish list!

Denim shirt €24.99

Ribbed skirt €14.99

Patterned shorts €9.99

Chiffon Kimono €9.99


Hair Crown €9.99
 

What is on your wishlist?

See you,

Ró

My Blog: totallyro.blogspot.ie 

Ró's FOTD The 1989 Tour Dublin

Hello Fabulous Internet!
This is the makeup I wore to Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour when she was in Dublin. I will have all the links to everything at the end of this post.

Makeup

• Catrice Prime and Fine Anti-Red Base Primer
• L'Oreal True Match Foundation in R1.C1 Rose Ivory
• Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in 010 Ivory
• Miss Sporty Just Clear Mascara 
• Rimmel Stay Blushed Cheek Stain in Sunkissed Cherry
• Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink in the Afternoon
• NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray 
• 17 Doll'd Up Mascara in black 
• Essence Eyebrow Designer 04 Blonde 
• Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Permanent Taupe
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer 
• Catrice Prime And Fine Mattifying Powder Waterproof

Brushes

• Real Techniques Buffing Brush 
• Real Techniques Expert Face Brush 
• Real Techniques Contour Brush
• Eco Tools Full Powder Brush
• An angled eyeliner brush (I don't know what the brand is)

Links

Catrice Prime And Fine Anti-Red Base

L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer

Miss Sporty Just Clear mascara

Rimmel London Stay Blushed!

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray

SEVENTEEN Doll'd Up Mascara

Essence eyebrow designer
Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Permanent Taupe
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Catrice Prime And Fine Mattifying Powder Waterproof

Real Techniques Buffing Brush and Contour Brush
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
Eco Tools Full Powder Brush

Thanks for reading!

See you,

Ró 

Ró's TMI Tag

Hello Fabulous Internet!
Just to get to know me a bit better here is the TMI Tag. Enjoy!
1: What are you wearing?
A plum shirt, navy tank top, denim shorts and blue Converse
2: Ever been in love?
I don't know would you consider it as love but I do
3: Ever had a terrible breakup?
No......................
4: How tall are you?
Around 170cm
5: How much do you weigh? 
73kg
6: Any tattoos?
No
7: Any piercings?
Yeah, I got  both my ears pierced 
8: OTP?
Tate Langdon and Violet Harmon (from American Horror Story)
9: Favorite show?
Criminal Minds
Greys Anatomy 
CSI
American Horror Story
10: Favorite bands?
Imagine Dragons 
11: Something you miss? .
It  being normal not to see 12 year olds on social media 
12: Favorite song?
Mean by Taylor Swift
Demons by Imagine Dragons
13: How old are you?
16
14: Zodiac sign?
Aries
15: Quality you look for in a partner?
Gets my humor 
16: Favorite Quote?
People throw rocks at things that shine
If we burn you burn with us (I would love to scream this at a teacher if they gives us detention!) 
17: Favorite actor?
Jennifer Lawrence 
Josh Hutcherson
Channing Tatum 
18: Favorite color?
Yellow
19: Loud music or soft?
Depends 
20: Where do you go when you’re sad?
My bedroom
21: How long does it take you to shower?
If I have to wash my hair 15-20 minutes if not 10-15 minutes 
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
45 minutes
23: Ever been in a physical fight?
No, thankfully not
24: Turn on?
Confident 
25: Turn off?
Thinking they are the best 
26: The reason I joined Blogger?
I wanted to start a fresh from my old blog because I wasn't putting that much effort into it.
27: Fears?
Rejection
28: Last thing that made you cry?
When I realised that some of my friends won't be in my year next year.
29: Last time you said you loved someone?
Last night to my Mother 
30: Meaning behind your Blog Name?
Its just about me, my thoughts, my words, my pictures, my life. No one else is narrating this but me
31: Last book you read?
Vendetta by Catherine Doyle (Its amazing)
32: The book you’re currently reading?
Percy Jackson and The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
33: Last show you watched?
American Horror Story
34: Last person you talked to?
My Brother
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
It was my friend Chloe
36: Favorite food?
Chicken and chocolate
37: Place you want to visit?
LA, New York and Paris
38: Last place you were?
UK
39: Do you have a crush?
Yes, a guy from my school (Access to information denied) 
40: Last time you kissed someone?
I would prefer not to say.....
41: Last time you were insulted?
I don't know but pretty recently 
42: Favorite flavor of sweet?
Anything except licorice 
43: What instruments do you play??
Piano, guitar, ukulele, fiddle, concertina, tin whistle  
44: Favorite piece of jewelry?
My Alex and Ani Bracelet
45: Last sport you played?
At the sports day in my school, I played spikeball 
46: Last song you sang?
Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men
47: Favorite chat up line?
Are you the Febreze queen because you so fresh!
48: Have you ever used it?
No...... I think if I used it the person would run away
49: Last time you hung out with anyone?
On Sunday with my cousins
50: Who should answer these questions next?
Karolina from http://brunette-wavez.blogspot.ie/
Giedres from giedresuniverse.wordpress.com

Have you done the TMI Tag, if so please link it in the comments .
See you,
Ró
My Blog: totallyro.blogspot.ie

Summer Trends 2015: Printed Shorts

Hello Fabulous Internet!
One of Summer 2015 trends are printed shorts. I think this is a really great way to add a pop of colour to an otherwise plain outfit.

The thing I love about this trend is that it can be casual or formal by just changing the shoes or shirt. For a more casual look you could wear a white t-shirt or a crop top with a pair of printed shorts and to make it more formal you could wear a blouse.

I think it is a fun and interesting to add colour to anyone's wardrobe no matter what you are in to. I hope this trend does not end to quickly because I think it is such a fun way to experiment with colour.
You can see from the the different outfits above that there is so much variety to this one trend.
What do you think of this trend?
See you,
Ró
My Blog: totallyro.blogspot.ie

Maybelline New York Expression Colour Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow

Left: Bad to the Bronze/ On and On Bronze
Right: Tough as Taupe/ Permanent Taupe 

Hello Fabulous Internet,

I really like these cream eye shadows because they are the first eye shadows that I have got, that haven't creased in the first half an hour of application (I have really oily eyelids). I don't know why but Maybelline New York decided to give these eye shadows different names (one for USA and the other for Europe etc.) They say that they last 24 hours but for me personally (with my oily eyelids) they last 8-10 hours (which is good!). The ones I have are Bad to the Bronze/On and On Bronze and 

Tough as Taupe/ Permanent Taupe but I think I might get a few more in the future.

As you can see, I haven't used very much out of them that is because I have only grown my love for them in the past month. I use Bad to the Bronze/On and On Bronze as an eye shadow base and I use Tough as Taupe/ Permanent Taupe as an eyeliner because black eyeliner doesn't suit me at all! (it makes my eyes look even smaller)

As you can see from the picture, Bad to the Bronze/On and On Bronze is a shimmery gold while Tough as Taupe/ Permanent Taupe is more of a matte grey.

The great thing about cream eye shadows is that you can use your fingers to create a great look. For Bad to the Bronze/On and On Bronze I use my fingers because I like a gentle wash of colour on my eyelids while for Tough as Taupe/ Permanent Taupe I like to use an angled eyeliner brush.

This product costs €10.49, $6.99 (US), or £4.99

Ireland: http://www.boots.ie/en/Maybelline-EyeStudio-Color-Tattoo-24hr-Cream-Gel-Eyeshadow_1253778/

USA: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4070019#

UK: http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-EyeStudio-Color-Tattoo-24hr-Cream-Gel-Eyeshadow_1253778/

I really enjoy using this product because it doesn't crease or disappear in a few hours of application. I think they are well priced and a little really goes a long way! 

What is your favourite beauty product?

See you,

Ró
My Blog: totallyro.blogspot.ie