Monthly Archives: December 2016

Confetti Cover ShootΒ 

How beautiful is the new Confetti wedding magazine cover?  Thalia Heffernan is such a natural beauty and a laugh too! And would you look at little Teddy, isn’t he just the cutest furry babyπŸ’—

Anita Sadowska captured the shot perfectly and Carmel Ann Daly styled everything beautifully. 

Joe Hayes, hair maestro gave Thalia’s hair a flawless finish. 

Michele Burke Nails applied gelish for Thalia.

And make up was by me πŸ’‹πŸ’—

Catrice Deluxe Glow Highlighter 010


Get a healthy natural-looking glow with the 3-in-1 Deluxe Glow Highlighter! This three-piece kit offers varying shades in champagne, rosΓ© and bronze for a natural, radiant finish. The ultra-soft powder is infused with fine shimmer particles as well as Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil to gently catch the light and illuminate the complexion. 
The palette is the perfect size to take in your handbag for touch ups on the go.

And it’s only , €4.95 

Available from Penneys and Pharmacies.

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Penneys/Primark have a unicorn onesie

I had to share this onesie as I just saw it on Penneys_andpiecesofme 


It’s pink, it’s fluffy, it has wings and a tail and it’s a Unicorn Onesie! 

And at €15 it would be a great present for any girl who loves rainbows and unicornsπŸŒˆπŸ¦„πŸ’œπŸ’—

CATRICE Glam & Smokey paletteΒ 

Catrice Glam & Smokey Eyeshadow Palette 010 NEVER GREY UP, €5.50


The classic smoky eye is a go-to look and perfect for a night out! The Glam & Smokey palette has everything you need to create a smouldering look with 6 sultry shades in a variety of matt and shimmering finishes. The lighter shades are also perfect for a more subtle daytime look.

CATRICE is available in Penneys and pharmacies nationwide πŸ’‹β€οΈπŸ’‹

Dimension Series from Blank Canvas CosmeticsΒ 

In case you missed them on my snapchat I thought I’d share the prettiest professional make up brushes with you here. 


Blank Canvas Cosmetics Have just created these metallic and rose gold beauties called the Dimension Series and they are seriously beautiful. 

The pink metallic,Rose Gold metallic & Gold metallic have already been a huge hit with make up lovers,Magpies and Make up artists already and I swooned for them too, so I was delighted and squealed with excitement when I received these in the post.

New colours, colour combinations, handle and ferrule design are among the vivid design options that turn our cherished artistic tools into a thing of absolute beauty in themselves 

Tired of silver and black? New colour options  include stylish combinations of gorgeous gold and hot pink, rich rose gold and black, metallic rose gold, and gold combined with champagne pink.

The complete collection of larger domed and rounded buffing and contouring brushes all feature exciting new looks. The range includes F01 Face Brush, F06 Bevelled foundation/contour brush,F08 Dome buffing brush,F31 Targeted Contour Brush,F33 ExtrΓ©me Angle contour brush, F38 Round contour brush,F39 Dome Powder Brush,F41 Flat Tapered Cheek Brush, and the F43 Flat Rounded Multi face brush. 


Even the cutest and most precise brushes are looking super stylish in new rose gold and blank handled livery! These include F09 Flat eye/Face blending brush,F11 Large eyeshadow brush,F12 angled eye/face brush,F13 small eye/face blending brush,E01 round eye blending brush,and E03 lip detailer/inner tear duct brush.

Prices for single brushes start at €6.99 to €19.99

Handy BC Standee!



This fabulous faux leather ‘standee‘ brush bag comes in black and hot pink. Priced at €19.99 it’s ideal for storing your brush collection and perfect for travelling too. When opened it sits on its reinforced base, allowing handy access and easy sight of brushes.

 Blank Canvas Are available online from:www.blankcanvascosmetics.com 

All major stockists, including

 Cloud 10 beauty

Magees,

  Meagher’s Pharmacies,

Healthwise,

 and 

Cara Pharmacies

Happy Shopping πŸ’‹πŸŒΉβ€οΈ

Christmas Gift Guide for ChildrenΒ 

Irish Fairy Door Company, Paint your own set €24.95 buy Here

Merry Christmas personalised jigsaw €18.95 from Gifts.ie


Interactive worry plaque €34.95 available in toy stores and online Here at Irish Fairy Door Company

Christmas Pippa Bows €8.00 from Little Bow Pip


3D Toadstool night light €29.95 in toy stores and online Here at Irish Fairy Door Company

Worry Monster €5 from Euro Giant


A personalised Plate for Christmas Eve to leave out for Santa €20 from Andrina’s Personalised Plates

Thanks for visiting my blog. 

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas πŸ’‹πŸŽ„πŸŽ…πŸ»β€οΈ

Christmas gifts for himΒ 

Kiehls men’s facial fuel set €35.50

Step One: Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, an efficient and refreshing face wash with caffeine, menthol and invigorating citrus extracts.

β€’ Step Two: Facial Fuel Energizing Face Scrub, a β€œrefueling facial buffer” that re-energizes and smoothes skin.

β€’ Step Three: Facial Fuel Moisture Treatment for Men, a vitamin-enriched and energizing non-oily facial moisturizer.

β€’ Complete with a complimentary deluxe sample of our Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, a cult classic maximum-strength moisturizer for dry, active hands.

Available from Kiehls stores and from Arnotts.ie

Baby it’s cold outside, so get the men in your lives a onesie to keep them cosy and cuddly. Penneys from €18 


Biofresh Men’s skin care gift set €35.00 Available in Swords or Drogheda stores or online here:  Biofresh

Penneys knitwear for men from €18 

Biofresh Men’s Perfume €20 buy Here

Daniel Wellington Sheffield Black Leather Strap Watch €150.00 buy Here

Men’s grooming range starts from €2.50 in Penneys now.


Thanks for reading my blog. 

Don’t forget to like and follow πŸ’‹β€οΈ

Teen’s Christmas Gift Guide

Give them the gift of clear skin and banish any acne or spots with this miracle skin care from Biofresh €55 buy Here



Flawless palette in Natural Basics and Smoky palette includes Eyeshadows and highlighters for only €19.99


available from Shaws department stores, Haven Pharmacies & Pharmacies nationwide or online Here at Meaghers Pharmacy


W7 palettes are €7.95 great little stocking fillers πŸ’— I found these in Haven pharmacy Mullingar. 


Sosueme Suzanne Jackson Contour and Highlighting Palettes are €29.95 and I found these in stock in Haven Pharmacy and Shaws department stores or online Here

Alex and Ani Bangles €36 and lots to chose from in Shaws Department Store & Alannah Rose Jewellers.or buy online Here


These Gorgeous Pom Pom hats are €18 in Shaws department stores.


Bejewelled Hat and scarf sets are €30 in Shaws department stores. 




Cute Zoella gift sets start at €12.95 in Shaws Department stores.


Sosueme Suzanne Jackson Bags are €14.95 in Shaws Department stores or online Here

 

If you are really stuck for ideas Why not get a Penneys gift card πŸ’‹

Christmas Gift Guide for her.


If like me you leave it to the very last minute to start your Christmas shopping I hope this post helps someone out. I’ve compiled a few gifts for the women in your life.

Pandora shimmering ocean ring €119.00 buy Here

ALEX AND ANI Claddagh II EWB Bangle Silver €36.00 get it Here

Clarins Sweet refresh collection €42.00

It is comprised of a shower gel 30ml, a body lotion 30ml and 50ml body spray all packaged beautifully with a good sized toiletry bag and gift boxed. 

Next are a few gift sets from theBalm. 

I have loved theBalm range for quite a few years. Ever since I purchased my first product which was Bahama Mama (bronzer) from Make Up For Ever on Clarendon Street. I fell in love with the packaging and once I used their products I knew they had to be part of my kit. 

TheBalm meet matt(e) Hughes mini’s €28.95. TheBalm is available from Make Up for ever Clarendon street Dublin 2, Cloud 10 Beauty and Debenhams 


Cocoa Brown The Goddess Collection by Marissa Carter €14.95 Get it here

TheBalm Manizer sisters €28.00


Bellapierre Starter Kit – MEDIUM Skin tones €87.50 available in store in Swords or Drogheda or online Here

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELAReplica Lazy SundayMorning 100ml €100.00 from Brown Thomas

“MY FACE AND EYE” PROFESSIONAL SET 12 Piece brush set with CUP HOLDER €99.99 from Here


JO MALONE LONDONPomegranate Noir Cologne 100ML Exclusive Bottle €114.00 at Brown Thomas

Nima brush THE STARTER SET: THE BASICS €45 from Nima Brush


Master Series, Palette one €34.99 from Blank Canvas Cosmetics

 I hope you enjoyed this post. 

My men’s & children’s gift guides will be posted soon.

Ann-Marie X