What's so bad about Nature?

As a teenager you probably spend all your summer indoors or on your phone but what's so bad about going outside? Is it the bugs,the fresh air or the people. I'm a person who enjoys the comfort of staying inside, there's food, there's wifi plus it's warm, what else could a girl want but sometimes I get an urge to release my deeply buried inner adventurer and I encourage you to the same.

Go outside! even if it's for at least 10 minutes. Or invite a friend and make a trip out if it. If your as lucky as I am to live within reasonable distance of forests and lush greenlands, use it. Take advantage of it and don't let it go to waste, you may not always be so lucky.

If you have an open mind you'll find yourself enjoying it more than you thought you would and you might just find yourself going again. 

Studies show that by going outside and embracing nature, our stress levels fall and our attention spans are improved. If this doesn't have you jumping to go outside, do it simply for the cute pictures you can upload to Instagram.

Cycle, walk or crawl! Use whatever method you prefer. It doesn't matter as long as it gets you off your phone and into nature! Plus a little shoutout to my best friend Lauren who was gracious enough to take these magnificent pictures of me!!

Thanks for reading, Aisha xx

Culchie Goes to Dublin

I'm back! I'm so sorry for the wait...Happy Late New Years I suppose. I recently went on a class trip to Dublin, to watch a play. It was a lovely day and I got to go to shops I usually don't get to visit. I went into Brown Thomas and let me just say I nearly died. It wasn't like I could afford anything there...but a girl can visualise and hopefully one day achieve.

I'm wearing black high waisted skinny jeans with a David Bowie shirt for a more rock star vibe. A plain black or white t-shirt can also be worn if you are looking for a more minimal style. Everyone needs a bit of glamour in their lives so I threw on my new white faux-fur jacket. I recently purchased some new coats so I might do a coat haul so watch out for that! To complete the look I wore a pair of pleather Chelsea's. This look is perfect day time but you can also make it night time appropriate by swapping the boots for some lace up high heeled boots or the t-shirt for a silver crop top.

Once again I'm very sorry for the delay but I hope to start posting at least once a week! You can also check out my polyvore -culchiecween

Jacket - Forever 21

Jeans - Penneys

Top - Penneys

Boots - Penneys 

                  The Culchie Goes To... London

One month of my Summer Holidays has already been spent watching Netflix and procrastinating getting that toned summer body. For the next month I'll be spending it in London, the city that never sleeps and any other poetic metaphors used to describe the city. I'll be hoping to post pictures, outfits and reviews of what I wear and do out and about London, if I do anything at all. So subscribe to my blog to find out what a Culchie does when they go to London.

I was going to post an airport outfit but decided against it because I barely had any time, I'll do one on my return trip. So below is an outfit I wore a couple of days after I arrived in London.

Ignore the household utilities in the back, don't worry I'll get better, we all have to start somewhere and mine just happens to be in front of a kitchen.

I got this skirt in New look and be ready to see this appear frequently in a lot of future ootds, this skirt is a summer essential!, every girl needs a denim skirt in their wardrobe. It goes with everything and you can dress it up or down by simply pairing it with some high heel wedges and your favourite bandeau. I plan on buying a white one as it adds a touch of summer and girlishness to any outfit.

I live for crop tops and I wear them basically everywhere.Summer gives me the chance to wear them without people judging me or dying from hypothermia due to the lovely cold weather of Ireland. This season off the shoulder tops or peasant tops are in trend and I am loving it! I plan to have one in every colour and design by the end of summer. They suit people of all shapes and sizes and there a lovely way to show off your collarbones!!

                                                     Top - Penneys/Primark
                                                     Skirt - New Look
                                                     Sandals - New Look

                                         Strobing

You only really need one product for strobing and that's a really good highlighter! Make sure you have one that's suits your skin tone. If you have a dark skin tone I would recommend buying a gold or bronze highlighter. If you have a lighter complexion, a pink or white/silver based highlighter. But what really matters is that you choose a highlighter that you think suits you and that you like!
Strobing seems to be the latest trend, the latest make-up fad on the tip of every make-up fans tongue. It is in fact not some new concept but a trick make-up artists have been using for ages. But as we know the make-up industry just loves coining new nicknames and reinventing old techniques. Many people prefer this technique to  "contouring" as it gives you a subtle glow and enhances your natural features whereas with contouring you are basically giving yourself a whole new image.

As stated before Strobing is no different than regular highlighting. You place it in areas you would like the light to hit off. The tops of your cheekbones, the inner corner of your eye, underneath your brow bone,, the tip of your nose and along the bridge of your nose . You can also apply the highlighter to the top of your Cupid's bow to emphasise your lips.

When your finished applying your highlighter you can rub it in gently with your fingers, a fan brush or a beauty blender. Make sure you blend it is properly to ensure you achieve that flawless look. 

To give your face something extra I'd recommend putting on an illuminating moisturiser before your foundation or even mixing it with your foundation. This just doesn't illuminate your face but also hydrates and moisturises your skin, this is especially essential during these hot summer months. 

So these are a Culchies thoughts on...strobing. If you have any questions please don't be afraid to ask them in the comment section below! 

Disclaimer: I am not a make-up artist in any way these are just things I learnt from research and I'm not saying you have to do anything a certain way. None of these pictures are mine.

Welcome

Hi, For those who are unfamiliar with the term, Culchies are classified as unfashionable, uncultured country people and I'm here to show you that Culchies can be just as fashionable as the rest of ye. I hope to achieve this through regular updates in fashion, makeup and maybe the occasional potato review. I hope you stay tuned and realise for yourself just how stylish Culchies can be.