I love gorgeous beauty products. I love getting parcels in the post. So, imagine my excitement when I get a ‘beauty box’ in the post filled with 5 luxury make-up, skincare & hair products. Every month! About GLOSSYBOX I’m referring to GLOSSYBOX - a mail-order subscription service which sends you a selection of sample-sized beauty products every [...]
» Read MoreIn this video I discuss what products I use in my daily skincare routine. Click here to watch “My Skincare Routine” on YouTube. Featured products Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution Rose Water Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Anti-Wrinkle Serum Oilatum Cream Clinique Repairwear Intensive Eye Cream Blistex Daily Lip Conditioner
» Read MoreIn this video I outline all the terrible mistakes I’ve done with my hair over the years, and discuss how you can avoid these pitfalls. Click here to view “My Hair Mishaps” on YouTube. P.S. It was recorded quite late at night so apologies for my tired eyes!
» Read MoreI’m by no means an expert in nails – I’ve just about got the hang of a good French Manicure and the most dramatic thing I ever do is a sweep of red nail polish! I look on with sheer awe at nail artistes such as Maryam from Zama Nail Art who can transform their [...]
» Read MoreSince the birth of my son three weeks ago, I’ve discovered a whole new world of beauty products – those designed for baby. A combination of curiosity and simply not having enough time to follow my usual beauty regmen resulted in me trying out some baby-related skincare products, with great results: Lanolin: Typically used as a nipple treatment for [...]
» Read More***COMPETITION CLOSED*** One of the loveliest aspects of my job is that I often get the opportunity to sample new products to the market. Last week, The Beauty Store (the online store for Beauty Products Ireland) sent me an absolutely gorgeous hamper of goodies from their ‘Get Fresh’ range to indulge in. Now, usually when [...]
» Read MoreRegular readers of this blog will be all-to-familiar with my fears regarding the damage that sun can do to the skin. Read my previous article on preventing skin cancer. However, it appears that there is a growing issue in Ireland which is directly attributed to lack of exposure to the sun – a condition known [...]
» Read MoreAre wrinkles a concern for you? If so, I can empathise as I have a forehead like a roadmap! What I’ve tried to pass off for years as “laughter lines” are alarmingly progressing into fully -fledged wrinkles. Granted I’m not so bothered by them that I’ll subject myself to botox, surgery or other interventions requiring certified professionals, but I am keenly aware [...]
» Read MoreFollowing on from my previous posts on how to look your best in photographs, professional photographer Shauna Kennedy from Morning Star Photography has these expert tips to offer: Choose the right photographer for you: Shop around for a photographer (at least 6 months in advance for weddings) and be sure to examine their portfolios to [...]
» Read MoreIn my previous post I concentrated on the basic principles on looking good for photographs, namely facial expression, posture and pose. In this post, I’ll give you a few pointers on selecting the right outfit and make-up for occasions where cameras tend to lurk! Photo-Friendly Style Comfort: You won’t look comfortable unless you feel comfortable. It’s [...]
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