This is one of those genius inventions that I wish I had come up with. So simple – yet so effective! Canopi is the brainchild of Sandra Walsh of Sands Boutique in Dublin. It is a simply a long-sleeved garment that can be worn under sleeveless garments – great for anyone that wants to camouflage [...]
» Read MoreThis is more of a rave than a review. I absolutely love Salsa Jeans; so much so that I have thrown out every other brand and only stock Salsa jeans in my wardrobe. I first came across them 2 years ago in Brown Thomas when looking for the holy grail of jeans (high waist to [...]
» Read MoreI 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 MoreA recent survey conducted by AMAS has revealed that Irish shoppers are increasingly using the internet to purchase goods. In 2011, 46% of those surveyed purchased something on-line, up from 36% the previous year (via Journal.ie). With internet shopping advancing in popularity, retailers are endeavouring to come up with ways of improving the internet shopping [...]
» Read MoreGel eyeliner is a staple in my make-up kit. I love the intensity and durability of coverage that it offers, the fact that it’s waterproof, and also that it’s easy to apply. However, the one major drawback of gel eyeliners is the fact that they dry out so fast – I barely manage to get [...]
» Read MoreIf you have visited this website before, you may now have noticed that I did a little tidy up in recent weeks, part of which was the addition of a blog archive. I’m currently tagging and categorising all of my previous posts so that it will make it much easier for you to search for [...]
» Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get asked about make-up is where can I buy a good set of make-up brushes that will give a flawless finish and won’t fall apart. In this guide, I take you through some of my current favourite make-up brush sets. I reckon these would make excellent Christmas presents [...]
» Read MoreI recently posted a link on my Facebook page to an aptly-named Swedish company called Boob Design which manufactures clothes for pregnant and nursing mothers. I ordered a batch of garments from them recently and promised that I would do a video review once I received them. However, my super-energetic 2-month old baby is on [...]
» 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 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 [...]
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