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Photographer Shane O’ Connor

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Stylist Una O’Boyle

Model Cassia from Distinct Model Management

Hair Lynsey

Make up amcjmakeup

Available to buy on Dresses.ie

Make up product list used on Cassia:

  • Urban Decay b6 prep spray
  • Make up forever HD foundation
  • Mac studio fix powder foundation
  • Bella Pierre powder
  • The balm Mary Lou Manizer & Bonnie Lou Manizer highlighters
  • The balm hot mama blush
  • Eyeshadows from Flique desert sands palette
  • Eye liner and furocious brow from the balm
  • Lipstick Penney’s liner in no.2
  • Gloss catrice lip booster
  • Lashes Penney’s individual
  • Brushes: blank canvas

Nourishing Summer Beauty with CATRICE COSMETICS

While we hope the summer sun stays around, it can really take its toll on our bodies. Exposure to harmful UV rays and heat dehydrates the body and can lead to noticeably dry skin, hair, lips and nails. This calls for a little TLC from Catrice Cosmetics!

Summer is best time to embrace that au-natural glow – nourish, revitalise and achieve this healthy look with some essentials from Catrice Cosmetics, available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now.

Here are just a few nourishing summer beauty essentials by Catrice:

For nourished Skin…

Catrice Prime & Fine Nude Glow Primer, €4.95
Radiate your skin with the latest primer from Catrice which acts as the perfect base for foundation or can simply be worn on its own for a natural glow, the hottest beauty trend right now! The formula is enriched with nourishing pomegranate oil and contains light reflecting pigments for an instant healthy sheen. The result is a soft focus finish, a silky smooth complexion and minimised appearance of skin irregularities.

 

For nourished Eyes…

 

Catrice Sensitiv’Eyes Volume Mascara, €4.95

This new mascara gives ultra-volume and ultra-black look thanks to high-purity pigments. The mascara has been opthalmologically tested and is suitable for sensitive eyes and those who wear contact lenses. Formulated with argan oil and panthenol ingredients the texture is long-lasting, easy to remove and has a pampering effect! A nourishing product with no compromise on performance…

 

 For nourished Lips…

 

Catrice Prime and Fine Multitalent Lip Scrub & Balm, €4.50

Say goodbye to dry chapped lips (which are almost unavoidable in the summer sun) with this 2in1 lip hero that combines a fine lip peel with a gentle caring balm. Natural cherry pit particles gently remove dead skin flakes while valuable ingredients like apricot oil and shea butter provide pampering care. The Scrub & Balm perfectly preps lips so lipstick glides over the lips smoothly for a flawless look.

 Catrice Lip Cushion, €5.50

Comfort, colour and care all in one – we’re head over heels for with the Lip Cushion collection! Available in 6 shades, this creamy lipgloss contains avocado oil for extra nourishment and a supple texture. The ultra-soft jumbo sponge applicator allows soft and easy application of the medium-pigment gloss.

 

 For nourished Nails…

Catrice 9in1 Nail Elixir, €3.50

The 9in1 Elixir contains nine selected ingredients with caring properties: vitamin A + E, pro-vitamin B5, jojoba and grape seed oil, aloe vera extract, lemon oil, camellia oil and sunflower seed oil. The elixir can be worn alone for beautifully groomed nails or applied as a base coat. It is fast-drying, strengthening, prevents discolorations and chipping, seals, fills ridges, revives the healthy shine of the natural nail and offers protection. What else would your nails need?!


Keep skin nourished and beautiful this summer with Catrice Cosmetics, available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!

Make Up Favourites under €10 


The Ordinary High-Adherance Silicone Primer is the ideal skin mattifier, working to blur imperfections for a perfected finish and helping makeup last longer. Formulated with advanced, adaptive Silicones to give a perfected, matte finish to skin. Wear it on its own to mattify, hydrate and blur the look of imperfections like visible pores and fine lines. It also primes the skin for makeup, helping your foundation go on smoothly and wear longer for a fabulous HD look that lasts all day.

Free from:Oil-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Cruelty-free

€4.90 buy Here


CATRICE HIGH GLOW MINERAL HIGHLIGHT POWDER 010 

A baked Highlighting Powder with minerals and ultra-fine, light-reflecting pigments for a radiant look. The delicate texture offers variable coverage, which can be intensified with repeated application. Can be applied as a subtle shimmer on the entire face for a fresh complexion or to accentuate the cheeks, temples and neckline. Glow look!

€5.50 available from CATRICE stockists Nationwide 

 

CATRICE CAMOUFLAGE LIQUID 010

Dark circles, irregularities and redness are now a thing of the past – the Liquid Camouflage offers optimal coverage and care. The liquid concealer is highly-pigmented, waterproof and especially long-lasting. Easy to use with a practical flock applicator.
€3.95 available from CATRICE stockists Nationwide 


RIMMEL SCANDALEYES GEL LINER BLACK

Rimmel Scandaleyes Gel Liner Black gives up to 24hrs of rich, intense colour that doesn’t flake, smudge, smear or run. Waterproof formula. Comes with a professional brush for complete control to draw the lines you want.

€8.50 available from Rimmel stockists 


Penneys / Primark Lashes 

€1.50 


Cotton Candy Eyeshadow Palette €6

Available from Penneys & Primark 


#PoutGoals 

So you love the whole ‘matte lip’ vibe but haven’t found your lipstick soulmate? Call off the search guys, our Cotton Candy Super Matte Lipstick may just be your lips’ new BFF. We’re talking gorgeous, high pigmented colour and a velvety smooth finish – the kind you see in the movies, only WAY more affordable and in much cuter packaging. It comes in three shades – nude for daytime, brown for nighttime and pink for everything in between –pick your fave and join the matte lip selfie #squad.


Catrice TREND ALERT – Statement Eyeliner

A sleek black line is the key to every sophisticated beauty look and SS17 saw the statement eyeliner trend take centre stage on couture catwalks. Fashion houses such as Fendi, Chloé and Kenzo are among those to have embraced various liner trends and in keeping with the latest fashion trends, Catrice has a great range of new additions to help you get the look.

A lined eye is timeless and can complete any look. Whether it’s a smart defined look you are after, a smokey smudged line or something a little more daring, Catrice Cosmetics has got you covered!

Here are a few of our must-have products, available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!

Catrice Eye‘Matic Dip Liner Waterproof 010, €3.70


For a lasting liquid line the Eye’Matic Dip Liner is the ultimate must-have with its short drying time and durability. This liner is the go-to for on the go application with the slim, accurate tip of the brush allowing simple and clean application. The deep black texture means the line won’t fade throughout the day or night so there is no need to re-apply.

A ‘top tip’ from Catrice – Those who find creating accurate eyeliner styles difficult may find it easier to apply individual dots along the lashline and then connect them starting from the inner corner of the eye and moving outwards. Small mishaps can easily be removed using a tapered cotton bud.
Catrice Glam & Doll Super Black Liner 010, €3.50


Take inspiration from Fendi’s SS17 show where Gigi Hadid rocked the runway with a feline flicked liner! Catrice have taken the stress out of achieving the perfect ‘feline flick ‘with the Glam & Doll Super Black Liner.

Created for beginners, the flexible felt-tip in a tulip shape allows an easy application of slim or broad eyeliner styles. The liquid is highly pigmented which means an intense look can be easily achieved. 

Catrice Liquid Gel Cushion Eye Liner 010, €4.95


This Catrice innovation revolutionises the application of eyeliner! The cushion inside the tub is soaked with the highly pigmented, feathery light liquid texture. It is best to apply the long lasting formula with a flat, slanted or tapered eyeliner brush. Simply press the brush into the cushion soaked with the liquid and it will absorb just the right amount of the product. To achieve a more daring smudged ‘smokey look’ as seen in both Chloé’s and Kenzo’s SS17 shows, take a blending brush and smoke the line outwards.
 
Embrace the feline flick with Catrice – available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!

I’m Loving these lip cushion powders from Catrice

I’ve been trying out lots of new products lately, tan, skin care and make up and I am loving these cushion powder lips from CATRICE. 


The pigment is really good as you can see by my swatches and they lasted on my lips for a good 6-7 hours leaving a hint of colour behind but without the dryness and cakiness I have experienced with matte lip products. 


These are cleverly designed with a spongy type applicator (cushion) which you can dab onto your lips to give your lips instant colour without looking too overly made up. 

Comparing to normal lipsticks, there is no comparison. These give your lips a stain, bitten look, and it’s so gorgeous for summer when you don’t want to be worrying about your lipstick moving,bleeding or smearing when you eat or drink. These babies stay put and are imperfectly perfect for a look which says I do not look overly done up.


To get these gorgeous cushion powder lips from Catrice head to your local Penneys or pharmacy now, you won’t be sorry I promise 💋💄❤️

Marina Hoersmanseder X CATRICE Limited Edition Collection

How pretty is this! I just love love love the packaging from this collaboration. I am so delighted to have a few samples of the range to try out and as you know for an affordable make up range, CATRICE always comes up with the goods. 


The eyeshadow palette CO1 EYEconic straps contains four shades that suit anyone and any occasion. Silky and smooth texture with different effects. Three frosted shadows and one satin(brown). 

This cute Mini brush is angled to help you achieve that subtle GLOW when applying your highlighting pearls.
These little pearls are so shimmery and pretty and when applied over your base will give your skin (cheekbones,nose,decollatage) a beautiful GLOW and highlight. It can be intensified for nighttime by layering on more. Easy to apply and easy to blend. 

I’m loving the colour of this nail polish, it’s called Garden View, a pretty it would suit any skin tone and it has a matt effect so it makes it that bit more edgy and elegant at the same time. 


CATRICE also sent me the cutest little make up bag in blush pink with a saddle strap design on it. Perfect size for your handbag and finished with rose gold zipper. 

CATRICE is available in pharmacies and Penneys/Primark stores too. 

CATRICE is an affordable make up brand and prices start at €2.99

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Define & Contour with Catrice Cosmetics!

Contouring, highlighting, strobing, baking… each season brings a new beauty trend, be it fad or fashion. Luckily, Catrice Cosmetics always has a finger on the pulse of all the latest trends, bringing you the very best on-trend products at every day prices. When it comes to shading and highlighting, remember that it’s important to keep things natural – accentuating the natural lines, hallows and highlights that shape our face.Definition isn’t just confined to your skin, however – brows, eyes and lips also get in on the action this season thanks to some hero products from Catrice! Here are just a few of our favourites for a perfectly sculpted look:

Catrice Prime & Fine Professional Contouring Palette, €4.95


Two-in-one products will always come up trumps in our book! This duo, consisting of two easy-to-blend powders, allows you to create a professional makeup look

from home. The darker shade is applied under the cheekbones, along the hairline and beneath the jawline to define the shape of your face before blending. The

lighter shade is used to highlight the cheekbones, brow arch and bridge of the nose. Before applying lipstick or lipgloss, use your finger to dab the highlighter on your cupids bow to make lips pop.

Catrice Light & Shadow Blush, €4.50


This dual blush contains a lighter highlighting shade and a darker blush which can be applied individually for clear contouring and definition or blended for a more subtle effect. For an alternative beauty trick, this blush also looks fantastic worn on the eyes, using the lighter shade along the brow bone and the darker shade on the eye lid or crease of the eye. Available in 3 shades – coral, rosewood and dark red.

Catrice Liquid Luminizer Strobing Pen, €4.50


Add subtle definition and shimmer with the new Liquid Luminizer Strobing Pen, available in 2 shimmering shades – 010 Sleeping Beauty’s Rose and 020 Ready for Champagne. The product has a soft brush applicator for accurate application of the easy-to-blend liquid formula. The texture is enriched with fine shimmer particles to capture and reflect the light for radiant skin.  

Catrice Eye & Brow Contouring Palette, €4.95


Shade and shimmer effortlessly with Catrice’s Eye & Brow Contouring Palette. Available in 2 shades, this palette contains 3 soft matt shades for the lids and eyebrows as well as a shimmering highlighter to accentuate the eyes.

Catrice Brow Lifter & Highlighter, €4.50 


This professional 2-in-1 is the perfect makeup duo for the eye area – use the matt highlighter to accentuate the brow bone and frame your eyebrows while the shimmering highlighter is applied to the waterline and inner corners of the eyes.

Define, contour and glow this Spring with Catrice Cosmetics, available from Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!

Ombré Lipstick by Catrice 


This looks like it could be genius for creating a fast Ombré Lip when you’re stuck for time and for €5.50 it’s money well spent! 


Cutting out the need for a darker lip liner to contour your brighter/lighter lipstick shade will shave minutes off your getting ready time and leave more time for Prosecco 💗💋🍾

CATRICE Ombré Lipsticks are available from Penneys and pharmacies nationwide 💋💄

 Pucker up! Luscious Lips by CATRICE COSMETICS


Pucker up for Spring with some must-have new arrivals from Catrice Cosmetics. This year’s Spring Summer ’17 collection boasts an impressive selection of innovative new lip products – from high gloss to matt finishes, lip stains to pencils. Whatever your preference, Catrice has something to suit every style with luxury cosmetics at everyday prices.
The Catrice Spring Summer ’17 collection is available in all Penneys stores and selected pharmacies nationwide now. Here are just a few of our favourites:

Catrice Lip Foundation Pencil, €2.50


First thing’s first to create the perfect pout – definition! The new Lip Foundation Pencil delivers a velvety-matt finish with its fast-drying formula. Lips can be contoured, defined or completely covered in 4 nude shades as the pencil glides across the lips.

Aqua Ink-in-Gloss, €3.95


Introducing Catrice’s new staining gloss, developed with an innovative water-based formula. This highly pigmented gloss glides onto lips and stains with light, long-lasting colour that will stay put even when eating and drinking. The reservoir applicator absorbs the product to ensure ideal colour-dispersion. Glycerine ingredients pamper and moisturise the lips, with an instant moist and cooling effect upon application.

Instant Lipstick Mattifier, €4.95


It’s a matt miracle! Transform any lipstick into a velvet matt texture with just one coat of the Instant Lipstick Mattifier. The light gel texture can simply be dabbed on top of lipstick with your fingertips, creating a long-lasting, durable finish without adjusting the colour of your favourite lipstick.  

Catrice Lip Cushion, €5.50


Comfort and colour all in one – we’re head over heels for the new Lip Cushion collection! Available in 6 shades, this creamy lipgloss contains avocado oil for extra nourishment and a supple texture. The ultra-soft jumbo sponge applicator allows soft and easy application of the medium-pigment gloss.

Catrice Ombré Two Tone Lipstick, €5.50


Undoubtedly one of the hero products this season, the Catrice Ombré Two Tone Lipstick is a makeup bag essential. Each lipstick contains 2 complimenting yet contrasting, colour-intense shades, allowing to you to achieve a trendy two-tone effect with just one application. The creamy formula is enriched with argon oil for a long-lasting satin finish that won’t dry out lips.

Get luscious Spring lips with a little help from Catrice Cosmetics, available at Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now.

I can’t wait to try these beauties out 💄💋❤️🌟

RED CARPET BEAUTY BY CATRICE

Taking inspiration from the recent Golden Globes Awards and looking forward to a busy awards season including February’s BAFTAs and Oscars, Catrice Cosmetics brings you a selection of new season SS17 arrivals to help you recreate some of the top looks from the red carpet.Make sure you are camera ready whatever the occasion with a little help from the Catrice Spring Summer ’17 collection, available from pharmacies nationwide and Penneys stores from February.  
Skin Deep
Flawless skin remains the basis of any statement look on the red carpet. This season, Catrice’s new Face arrivals focus on high-performance, long-lasting makeup that deliver a flawless finish. The new 24H Made to Stay Makeup, €7.90 is a waterproof liquid foundation, enriched with an antioxidant complex, which leaves skin silky smooth with a matt finish. The velvet-like 18H Made to Stay Powder, €4.95 delivers a natural looking matt finish to ensure you are camera ready at all turns. The powder texture absorbs excess oils making this great for oily skin.



Statement Lip

Actors Brie Larson and Lily Collins stunned on the Golden Globes red carpet with their classic Hollywood looks of soft eyes and dramatic lips, which we expect to see throughout awards season. For a Spring twist on the classic red lip, embrace a two-tone look with the innovative new Ombré Lipstick, €5.50 range. The diamond-shaped applicator creates a gradient effect when applied to the lips. The highly pigmented lipstick, available in 6 shades, is also enriched with argon oil creating a soft and creamy texture.


Eyes On

Another key factor in creating a dramatic lip is to keep the eyeshadow neutral and understated – smokey eyes and bold lips are a ‘no’! This season, Catrice launches its range of brand new eyeshadow palettes including The Essential Nude, The Modern Matt, The Nude Blossom and The Precious Copper collections. Each palette consists of 9 highly-pigmented shades including a highlighter shade for the brow bone. Recreate the rosé finish as seen on Emma Stone and Reese Witherspoon with the soft and feminine Nude Blossom palette.

 

And finally, when it comes to lashes more is, of course, always more! The new Rock Couture Extreme Volume Mascara, €4.50 aims to add volume and definition on first application with its elastomer brush and rich black texture.


Look red carpet-ready with the new Spring Summer ’17 collection, available from Penneys Stores and from Pharmacies now!

Limited Edition “Prêt-à-Lumière” by CATRICE

Illumination is the name of the game as strobing is the makeup trend of the year. In stores for January only, prepare to glow with Catrice’s new Limited Edition Prêt-à-Lumière collection, available in selected stockists for a limited time only.
Prêt-à-Lumière is a luminous collection with everything you for step by step strobing, from classic powder textures to liquid formulas with pipette applicators and creamy pen-shaped textures. Different shades from flattering nude to rosé offer endless possibilities to highlight your best facial features. G(l)o(w) your way – by CATRICE. 

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Glam & Doll Sparkling Lashes Mascara


Bright eyed beauty! The popular Glam & Doll Mascara is enhanced with a fine shimmer to add sparkle to your lashes. This mascara can be worn solo or used as a topper to deliver a sparkling effect. RRP €4.50. 

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Lip & Eye Brow Lifter


This multifunction creamy textured pen offers effortless strobing on the go. The texture contains light-reflecting pigments to set beautiful champagne or rosé highlights beneath the arch of the brows and on the lip bow for fuller looking lips. Available in C01 Radiant Rose and C02 Golden Glow, RRP €3.95

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Vinyl Gloss-In-Stick


Get smooth, shiny lips with one sweep of these slim sticks. The lipsticks are easy to apply accurately and come in a choice of rosewood and nude. Available in C01 Nude Coutoure and C02 Strobe In Rosewood, RRP €5.50   

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Face Glow Definer


This creamy highlighter with a flock applicator allows for targeted accentuation of individual facial features. A warm golden shade and a cool rosé tone complement any look, ideally applied to the cheekbones or the brow bone. Available in C01 Golden Glow and C02 Radiant Rose, RRP €4.50. 

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Illuminating Serum Primer


Liquid Illumination comes in the form of this stunning new liquid primer – a light neutral beige base with a golden shimmer. Mixed with foundation, this all-rounder has a subtle effect, while the glow is more intense when applied solo. The pipette applicator allows a perfect dosage. Available in C01 Luminious Lights, RRP €4.50   

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Strobing Gel Highlighter


The gel in an elegant glass jar contains light-reflecting pigments and conjures-up a rosé-bronze shine for truly radiant skin. The unique light reflections give the complexion a fresh look day or night. Available in C01 Luminious Lights, RRP €5.50  

Prêt-à-Lumière by CATRICE – Highlighting Powder

Applied on top of creamy products, the Highlighting Powder intensifies the strobing effect and its ultra-silky powder complex makes it easy to apply and blend. Available in C01 Luminious Lights, C02 Golden Glow and C03 Prismatic Pink, RRP €5.50  

“Prêt-à-Lumière” by CATRICE will be available in selected stores for January 2017.
 

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, rosé 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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CATRICE Glam & Smokey palette 

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 💋❤️💋

Bat for lashes with Catrice Cosmetics! 

Make lashes big, bold and beautiful with Catrice Cosmetics! This season, lashes should be dramatic and high impact, boasting volume, length and definition. Luckily Catrice has all the tools you need to create perfect fluttering lashes whatever the occasion.Here are a few of our must-have products, available in Penneys stores and selected pharmacies nationwide now:

Catrice Lash Boost Overnight Treatment Mascara 010, RRP €4.95


This newly formulated mascara treatment contains the active ingredient Widelash™, helping eyelashes appear fuller, longer and stronger by promoting hair bulb keratinocyte proliferation and ensuring optimal hair anchorage. The transparent mascara aims to make lashes up to 3 times stronger and for optimal results, apply in the evening like regular mascara so that the Widelash™ can develop overnight.

Catrice Lash Curler, RRP €4.50

An important, but often overlooked, step in creating dramatic lashes is using an eyelash curler. This premium Lash Curler from Catrice contains an integrated, removable comb that will help fan out lashes to create depth and volume. For optimal results, gently warm the curler in the palm of your hand to create a gentle heat that will shape lashes even quicker.

Catrice Prêt-à-Volume Smokey Mascara Velvet Black 010 VELVET BLACK, RRP €4.95


A new arrival for Autumn/Winter, the Prêt-à-Volume Smokey Mascara range delivers up to 18 hours of clump-free and smudge-free, luscious lashes. The mascara has a voluptuous fibre brush to evenly coat lashes and add lashings of volume. The mascara is available in Velvet Black and Waterproof varieties.

Catrice Glam & Doll False Lashes Mascara, RRP €4.50

Another hero product and a 2016 RSVP Beauty Awards winner, the Glam & Doll False Lashes Mascara has been a firm favourite for fluttering lashes since arriving on shelves earlier this year. This mascara features a curved elastomer brush which reaches each individual lash, coating them with a deep black texture. The volume formula amplifies lashes for dramatic results.   

Catrice Lash Couture – Smokey Eyes Volume Lashes, RRP €4.50


As the saying goes, fake it ‘til you make it! Catrice offers a great range of false lashes – both individual and strip – that will instantly add volume and drama for the perfect finish. We especially love the Corner Lashes for a more understated finish.

The Catrice AW16 collection is available in Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!
 

Mini Harley Quinn of Suicide Squad, make up look. 

This morning is Halloween dress up in school and my daughter wanted to be Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad the super hero cool chic! She hasn’t even seen the movie, she’s only 10 years old. 

I ordered her costume from LITTLEWOODS IRELAND in size Large as Zara-Zöe (Z.Z.) is quite tall for her age. 

The costume arrived and after fitting it on, it’s quite baggy, Z.Z. Is slim build but she loved it anyway. The only accessory she didn’t wear was the mask as she said it would only ruin the look 😍

Make up product list:

I started on the eyes using CATRICE Camouflage concealer (shade 010 porcelain) all over the lid & up to brow.

On the left eye I then patted on the vibrant pink eyeshadow from my SLEEK ACID 570 palette and added the darker Pink into the socket and blended up to the brow bone using BLANK CANVAS E26 brush.

On the right eye I patted on the shimmery blue frosted Eyeshadows from my SLEEK ACID 570 palette and added the darker Blue into the socket and blended up to the brow bone using MAC 217.

I lined the upper and lower lashes with MAC Feline Kohl pencil and smudged the line out with Corruption eyeshadow from my BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS MASTER SERIES ONE PALETTE using brush from MAC #143(pencil brush) 

Pink eyeshadow was blended underneath the left lower lash line & blue underneath the right lower lash line. 

CHANEL VITALUMIERE foundation was applied using BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS F20 brush and to set it I used BOURJOIS POUDRE de RIZ with my ANDIE NIMA BRUSH.

I then contoured Z.Z’s cheekbones, temples,nose and forehead using CHARLOTTE TILBURY FILMSTAR BRONZE & GLOW and my BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS F15 brush. 

I used THE BALM MARY LOU MANIZER highlighter and SLEEK SOLSTICE PALETTE  with my TARA brush from NIMA BRUSH on cheekbones, brow bone, down the nose, on the Cupid’s bow and above brows to highlight and give some shimmer to the look. 

I added some CHARLOTTE TILBURY Cheek to Chic blusher in Love is the drug to Z.Z’s cheeks using my BLAITHIN NIMA BRUSH.

Adding a black heart on the left cheek I used PENNEYS (PRIMARK) PS PRO Longwear graphic liner pen. 

I wanted a deep red lip so I used INGLOT HD LIP TINT MATTE in shade #12 and I then lined the lips with PENNEYS (PRIMARK) PS PRO Longwear graphic liner pen. 

I added some final highlight to Z.Z’s lips using PENNEYS PS… Strobe pencil in pearl to add dimension and accents to the lips. 

I spritzed Z.Z. With MAKE UP REVOLUTION fixing spray. 

Z.Z. Was delighted going off to school and I do love seeing all the children in fancy dress going to school, I can’t wait to see what the teachers are wearing when I pick her up from school today. 


Happy Halloween everyone 👻🎃💋

CATRICE Back to Black for Autumn with Noir Noir!

Back to Black for Autumn with Noir Noir!This season, nails go back to black with the stunning new Noir Noir Lacquers collection by Catrice Cosmetics!

Dark nails are a must for the winter months and are a central focus of Catrice’s new nail collection. As we embrace the darker evenings, so too do we embrace the rich and luxurious shades of winter beauty – from deep maroon to dark green.

The new Noir Noir collection offers 6 autumnal shades in tonal black nuances – 01 Marron, 020 Rouge, 030 Cassis, 040 Bleu, 050 Gris and 060 Vert. Each shade delivers a long-lasting, high-shine texture for a shiny smooth finish. The polish is enhanced with just a touch of colour, offering optimal coverage with just one stroke of the brush. Think of Noir Noir as the little black dress for nails!

Available in 10ml, RRP €3.30.

The Catrice AW16 collection is available in Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide now!

 Catrice “Sound of Silence” Limited Edition 

Limited Edition “Sound of Silence” by CATRICE in July 2016. This capsule collection is comprised of an Eyeshadow Pen in 3 shades, a Gel Eye Liner, a Golden Lip Glow Lipstick, a Blush & Bronzer combo, a fluid glow highlighter and 4 brand new Nail Lacquer shades, each encased in luxurious gold-effect packaging. Throughout the collection, neutral natural tones like brown and beige stand in a modern contrast to mauve and lilac, which are refined with golden highlights. The Fluid Glow conjures-up beautiful light reflections on the skin while the Blush & Bronze sets summery accents.
Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Pen Stroke Eye Shadow


One stroke is all you need! Each of these three eyeshadow pens glide onto the skin with a creamy texture and silky matt finish. The sponge applicator allows you to blend as you wish, adding the finishing touch to long-lasting results. Available in C01 Calm Down ‘n’ MAUVE On, C02 Pure Silence and C03 mudITATION. 

RRP €4.50*.  

Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Gel Eye Pencil


 This Gel Eye Pencil with an intensive colour-dispersion sets golden, metallic highlights for a luxurious look. Available in C01 Golden Spirit, RRP €3.70*. 

Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Golden Lip Glow


Desert Rose! This lightly pigmented lipstick contains a golden core that adds a shimmering shiny finish to the fresh rose lipstick.

Available in C01 Golden Spirit, RRP €4.50*.  

 Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Blush & Bronze


This beautiful duo scores points with its subtle shimmer effect: the bronzing powder delivers a natural tanned look while the fine pink blush creates a fresh complexion. Available in C01 Desert Flower, RRP €5.50*.
 

Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Fluid Glow


G(l)o(w) for Gold! This fabulous fluid highlighter can be applied on its own or mixed with a foundation for a glowing, dewy finish. The innovative glass container boasts a pipette applicator to allow an accurate dosage. Available in C01 Golden Spirit, RRP €4.50*.
 

Sound of Silence by CATRICE – Nail Lacquer


Four limited nail polishes join the Catrice family from Sound of Silence: mauve, pink with a blue shimmer, a dark nude and mud with a golden shimmer – inspired by cactus blossoms, sand and stones. Available in C01 Calm Down ‘n’ MAUVE On, C02 Touched By Peace, C03 mudITATION and C04 Quietude. RRP €2.95*.
 
“Sound of Silence” by CATRICE will be available in Penneys Stores and pharmacies nationwide this July! 

Lipstick Heaven

It’s a very personal choice and one that many women & Brides struggle with. A lot of brides are not lipstick wearing lovers and prefer to wear gloss but for your wedding day it’s best to wear a lipstick as it lasts longer than gloss and you won’t need to reapply it so often.

Here I have just a small selection of lipsticks that have been popular with my brides and they range in colours and textures. 

Inglot Liquid Lipstick in Matte finish:

A creamy consistency which dries to a matte finish leaving lips looking perfect for hours, very little touch up needed and didn’t flake or make lips look dry or cracked when I tested them. 

Inglot Matte liquid lip tint #11 

A gorgeous pink/coral lip colour if you want to have a pop of colour on your lips but it’s not overwhelming. A pretty shade which will enhance your lipshape and give your make up extra definition.



Inglot liquid lip tint matte #12

A pretty pinky/red shade for those more daring brides. Perfect for a vintage look along with simple eye make up and a statement lip. 



The Balm, Ima Goodkisser: 

One of my popular coral/pink lipsticks. It’s moisturising and has lots of pigment so very easy to apply and great for lips which are prone to dryness.



The Balm,Mai Billsbepaid :

The perfect nude for Irish skin tones, pretty shade with moisturising properties and a creamy,satin finish.



Catrice,Luminous Lips,#170:

For the bride who wants more colour and is used to wearing a stronger lip colour. This is like a glaze lip colour so perfect for dry lips but will need to be reapplied more regularly compared to a matte lipstick.

Wet n Wild 912c:

One of my more popular deeper nudes with brides. Adding more depth and because of it’s consistency it will have more staying power. 

Mac, Angel:

A timeless bridal pink lipstick and is still very popular for a pretty yet understated lip for the classic bridal look. Because it is a frost finish it will give a sheen to the lips and also great for dry lips.

Mac, Velvet Teddy:

A cult lipstick associated with Kylie Jenner as this was her staple lipstick before she produced her own line of lipkits. It is a deeper nude lipstick with great staying power and pigment so won’t need as much touch ups compared to a gloss or a frosted finish.

Clinique,Blushing Nude:

A gorgeous classic creamy nude shade with a slight sheen to it for a more natural bride.

Mac,Creme Cup:

A classic nude favourite with Mac lovers gives your lips the nude look without being to orangey or overdone. This is complemented very well with a gloss applied over it. Perfect for someone who chooses a very dramatic eye look.

Mac,Hot Gossip:

A pretty pink which is a cremesheen finish. Lovely on the mother of the bride also. Because it’s a cremesheen it will not be drying on the lips.

Mac,Fabby:

A pinky brown lipstick. Very popular for the bride who wants a pinky/brown lipstick which isn’t too daring or bright. It has a frost finish so not drying on lips but has the appearance of a creamy lipstick.

YSL Rouge Voupté Shine:

A clear moisturising lipstick which treats and cares for your lips when you apply it. Great on its own to add moisture to dry lips or over a matte lipstick or lipliner to add shine and dimension to lips making them appear larger.

Mac,Pure Zen:

A gorgeous soft creamy peach nude lipstick for those who want a soft kissable lip without too much drama. This is a very easy to wear colour and is gorgeous teamed with a brown smoky eye and coral peach blusher.


Charlotte Tilbury, Nude Kate:

A gorgeous nude with orange/peachy undertones. Gorgeous on tanned/swallow skin and beautiful packaging when you pull it out of your bag to top up your lipstick.

Charlotte Tilbury, Matte Revolution,Between the sheets:

This pink/coral is one of my new found favourites for brides who want a pink which is soft enough for their wedding day. It is matte so will last longer than a cream or frost lipstick.

Rimmel, Kate Moss #45:

I’m so happy I found this lipstick it has been a huge hit with my clients who hate lipstick but need a slight colour on their lips. It is a soft pinky brown and so easy to wear. It suits everyone and is even more gorgeous with a pop of gloss on top. 


CATRICE #440,

 A pretty pink which is the perfect choice for brides or anyone who likes a deeper pink. This would be best suited for people with fuller lips and quite a natural eye make up look. It’s a creamy consistency and although it won’t dry out your lips don’t expect it to be long lasting.



The Balm
, Meet Matt(e) Hughes, Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks:

Sincere, A fabulous mix of a nude with a Mauve/pink/brown hue which gives the lips definition without being too dark. Lasts approx 4hrs+ Gorgeous alone or with a dab of gloss in the centre of the lower lip.

Adoring, A deep,rich,luxurious red with wine/burgundy base. Not for the faint hearted. Would suit a darker skin tone perfectly and would be stunning with a nude lined eye make up look. Would best suit larger fuller lips and not for dry flaky lips as it dries to a matte finish. Again you can expect it to stay put and not transfer for at least 4hours.

Chivalrous, A bright Barbie pink. I’ve had a few brides who will opt for a statement lip and this would be just amazing for that look. It really is as bright and beautiful as you see it here. Not for the faint hearted. You need confidence and flawless make up to pull this off. It really is such a beautiful shade for a summer wedding or a girls night out. Will last 4hrs+ but will need to be reapplied after eating/drinking etc. 


And last but not least my budget favourites:

Penneys P.S. Liquid Lipsticks:

PS Liquid Lipstick #15 Nude:

€2.50 available from Penneys and this is very popular it’s mostly always sold out and impossible to get your hands on. It is a very wearable nude lipstick with quite a tacky,sticky finish so will not be drying and if you lose it you won’t be devastated.Ive used this on top of high end lipsticks to make the lipstick three dimensional and to add the illusion of volume to the lips. A must have for everyone.

PS Liquid Lipstick #02 Peach:

I’ve had many a bridesmaid fall in love with this and just in shock that this is from Penneys. It’s such a gorgeous peach and so pretty on the lips. And at only €2.50 it’s amaze value. 

CATRICE, Volumizing Lip Booster:

I stumbled upon this when I was waiting for my prescription and playing with the testers on the CATRICE stand and was drawn to it. I have used it on every make up application since and everyone has loved the smell,taste and slight tingling sensation it gives to plump your lips. It’s quite a subtle pink so it would go over any lipstick,liner or gorgeous on its own for kissable soft glossy lips. available nationwide and only €3.99.


Thanks for reading my mammoth lips blog and please share if you like what you read💋💄

Here are some Stockists  :

CATRICE
The Balm Europe Also available from :Make Up For Ever Dublin & Debenhams
Penneys
Inglot
Wet n Wild
MAC
Clinique
YSL
Charlotte Tilbury
Rimmel

Highlighter Heaven 


I adore highlighter popped on the high points of the face as part of my make up applications. Some clients love the “see from space” highlighting whilst some go for the “gentle glow look” whatever the desired effect I have accumulated a lot of products to achieve any highlighting look. 


I have my all time favourite Mary Lou-Manizer from The Balm which I got in Make Up For Ever. This is just beautiful and so fine it can be used on mature skin as the particles are so fine it gives the skin a healthy glow without being too glittery and the packaging is so pretty.

MAC Soft N Gentle is my other favourite and has been for quite some time. I love this over eyelids to brighten up a dull eye or applied to inner corner of the eye to open eyes up. Gorgeous on cheekbones, down the nose or on Cupid’s bow to make lips appear fuller & it lasts ages too.(I’ve had this one a year & need to restock).


LULU from the Pippa Palette is just so pretty and applied with fingers will give you a subtle glow or built up with brush will give you a more defined effect.A gorgeous highlighter you can wear anywhere you want to draw attention to.

Glow from CATRICE is a brilliant budget buy and has sold out everywhere, stockists are finding it impossible to keep in stock as most highlighters are in big demand at the moment with everyone wanting to try it out themselves. 


Buff Sheer Glo Movie Star is a liquid highlighter which illuminates skin and when applied under foundation it gives the skin a glow. If applied over foundation the look is more striking and set with a loose powder to keep it in place and last for the day. 


Benefit Highbeam has been a staple in my kit since it was released and I still pull it out from time to time for a subtle look, it helps make dry/dull skin look luminous and glowing. I mix with foundation and apply with a brush.


MAC Shell cream eyeshadow is up there in my cream favourites as it has a gorgeous pinky hue and flattering shimmer. Gorgeous on cheekbones, down the nose and even on your décolletage. 


MAC Pearl cream eyeshadow is a whiter version and best suited to Ivory/paler complexions. Easy to blend and handy for travelling as it’s a cream, so it won’t shatter if you drop it. 


Golden Goddess Shimmering Dry Oil from Cocoa Brown is a gorgeous highlighter for tanned sallow skin types. It can be used anywhere on face or body to accentuate your best features be they your legs, collar bones, slim arms or shoulders. 


Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow, instant soft focus beauty flash is a gorgeous light liquid highlighter with a yellow/golden tone. Lovely under foundation for a subtle glow or over foundation for a more dramatic effect. 

Vita Liberata capture the light skin perfecting illuminisor Latte is amazing on dark tanned skin, better than a BB cream it gives soft focus for lines and wrinkles,whilst creating an optical illusion as it’s subtle shimmering particles “capture the light”.

Catrice Blush Artist shading palette shade: 010 BronzÉclat the highlighter included in this nifty palette is more of a peachy tone and perfect for anyone with dull skin needing a lift as it’s so subtle and forgiving, perfect for a first timer to highlighting. 

CATRICE goodies

I received these CATRICE products today and they are just amazing for a budget range. Perfect for teenagers, make up students or anyone who wants to experiment with their look and has a limited budget or can’t afford the higher end brands.    I have tried out a few products from the range before and anyone who knows me will know that I use the brow kit on myself and clients as it enables you to create a very natural looking brow when used dry with an angled brush or to create a more dramatic brow just spritz your brush with a bit of water or MAC fix + spray.

 
This contour kit is so creamy and easy to blend with your fingers, a buffer brush or a beauty blender. For staying powder and to avoid blotching make sure to use a setting powder afterward.

 
The lipsticks are great value too so it doesn’t matter if you lose them on a night out!  
 

 

  
 
CATRICE is available in Penneys nationwide and the range starts at approx €2.49 

Limited Edition “Denim Divine” by CATRICE 

When I saw the press release in my inbox I just had to share. The packaging is so gorgeous! Rose Gold, so pretty, girlie and Luxurious, it would look pretty on your dresser,in your make up bag and when you’ve finished ogling it you get to apply it! 

The range consists of the following: 

Denim Divine by Catrice – Eye Shadow Palette Carpe Denim!  

   
 

 

Open the luxurious metallic, rose-gold packaging to unveil a multitude of silky textures and a large make-up brush in this exclusive palette. This contains six highly pigmented powder eyeshadows ranging from soft nudes and fresh apricot to brown and bronze tones, as well as a dark indigo shade for a sultry finish. Available in C01 Injeanious, RRP €7.95*.

Denim Divine by Catrice – Liquid Liner 

  
Indigo Eyes. This liquid eyeliner in dark blue delivers a cool matt texture with long-lasting results. The fine brush applicator allows accurate application for perfectly curved lines, perfect for creating a statement eye make-up look. Available in C01 Dark Denim Blue, RRP €3.50.

Denim Divine by CATRICE – Luminous Lip Gloss

   
 Who doesn’t want smooth and glossy luscious lips for summer?! The semi-transparent, light texture of this new Lip Gloss provides the lips with a slight shimmer in a choice of fresh coral or subtle nude. Available in C01 Women’s Cut and C02 Comfort Fit, RRP €3.95*

Denim Divine by CATRICE – Powder Blush 

  
Create a blushing summer complexion with this new powder blush in a fresh peach tone. Easy to apply and blend, this plush emphasizes the cheekbones beautifully and creates a natural-looking, silky matt finish. In a nod to its denim inspiration, this product carries a unique jeans embossment on the surface of the blush! Available in C01 Stone Blushed. RRP €4.50.

Denim Divine by CATRICE – Bronzer

  
Nothing screams summer like a sun kissed glow! This fine bronzing powder delivers a soft matt finish for a naturally tanned look, and can also be used for contouring. With its unique jeans embossment and rose-gold packaging, this bronzer is a beauty bag must-have! Available in C01 Hot TANts. RRP €5.50. 

Denim Divine by CATRICE – Nail Lacquer 

  
   
 
   
 Five brand new nail polishes await you to perfectly complement your summer denim: deep midnight blue, fresh coral, bright red, subtle almond brown and soft nude. The formula of these new nail lacquers delivers extraordinary coverage, lasting durability and a beautiful finish, and the professional brush allows smooth and neat application. The unique square packaging also carries the collection’s with its authentic jeans embossment on the lid. Available in C01 Dark Denim Blue, C02 Fabricot, C03 Women’s Cut, C04 Comfort Fit and C05 Gold Miners. RRP €3.50*.

“Denim Divine” by CATRICE will be available in Penneys stores and selected pharmacies nationwide from mid-April to mid-May 2016.

My March Make Up Favourites 

I have compiled just some of my make up favourites I have been mainly using this month. 

Inglot #77 Gel Liner  This liner has become iconic in the make up world and I can vouch for that. It’s pigment is so good the black is the blackest liner I’ve come across. It’s formulation makes it easy to apply and create your desired look from a close to the lash line gentle subtle line look or a dramatic feline flick. It’s also blend-able if applied under eyeshadow to give you a dark smoky eye. Use it in the water line to smoke out the eyes and give a sexy smouldery look. This liner is a staple in my kit and I would be lost without it, I always have a spare. It’s waterproof too which means if you have “leaky eye” or may cry at the wedding you are attending your eyeliner won’t be ruined 💋

Inglot AMC Eyeliner gel is €15 Get it online here Inglot.ie


Bourjois Java Rice Powder

   I picked up this Bourjois Java Rice powder as I’d read quite a few bloggers on about it and I decided to check it out. Always in search of products to give that “glow” and serial Magpie that I am I couldn’t not, could I? 

I ordered it online from Boots and picked it up in my local store two days later. On first impression I fell in love with the cute vintage packaging and couldn’t wait to get home to try it. 

I’ve been using it daily now on myself and a few clients and I love it. I have applied it  all over my face and also just where I want highlighting on cheekbones, down the nose and on collar bones and it’s finish is subtle and gives a gentle glow. I love the rose scent but this does fade throughout the day. I love the little swivel sifter inside which prevents you using too much and can also help wasting should it fall. 

Bourjois Java Rice Powder is €12.99 available at Boots
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation

   

One of my all time favourite foundations! The coverage is amazing making application time so much faster. It’s so easy to apply and blend and because the coverage is so good it cuts down on concealing. I find after applying Make Up For Ever HD foundation my clients skin is flawless and may only need a minimal amount of concealer for spots which have a lot of redness or stubborn dark under eye colouring which is easily covered with either a few strokes of foundation or a small amount of concealer. 

HD Foundation is an oil-free medium-to-full coverage liquid foundation which covers skin imperfections, while remaining invisible on-screen and in real life. It is available in a wide range of shades to suit all skin tones.

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation is €40.50 available here Make Up For Ever


Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon pencils  

 I am in love with Champagne Diamonds and Dark Pearl. 

Champagne Diamonds was designed to bring out the colour gemstone in your blue eyes and add sparkle to your eye make up. 

Dark Pearl is designed to bring out the gemstone sparkle in brown eyes.   

Thes eyeshadow pencils are easy to apply and as the product is soft in texture it doesn’t drag along the eye and is so easy to blend and smudge out. 

I love applying Champagne Diamonds in the inner corner of the eye to open up small eyes and highlight the area adding a bit of sparkle too. 

Dark Pearl gives anyone the ability to create a fast smoky eye. 

If you want to have a subtle smoky eye I suggest applying the pencil as close to the upper and lower lash line and smudging out with your ring finger or a blending eye brush. Applying a small amount of eyeshadow over this an blending will help set it and last you all day. 

For a more dramatic look, apply the Dark Pearl pencil eyeshadow all over your eyelid and blend with a brush or your fingers to smudge out any lines and blend into your socket line. I like to pat on a Similar brown eyeshadow or waned brown to set and make it stay put. 

Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon pencils are €25 and you can shop here Brown Thomas


CATRICE Liquid Camouflage High Coverage concealer 

  

If you haven’t got this concealer in your make up bag or heard the rave reviews about it you need to snap one up! I love colours 010 and 020 

It’s my Beauty Budget Buy of the month.

The light but creamy consistency of this concealer makes it perfect for all your concealing needs. Perfect for hiding spots or blemishes, dark circles or discolouration, pigmentation and also fab for highlighting your features and giving your face dimension. 

I apply it with the applicator and blend under eyes with tip of my ring finger gently patting the product to blend it in. To conceal spots or blemishes I apply the product to the back of my hand and with a cotton bud dot it where needed and blend with a soft brush making sure not to over blend and remove the product. Setting the concealer with some setting powder ensures it will not move for the day. It’s also waterproof so great for the summer months when we are all a bit more active. 

CATRICE Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealers are €3.95 shop online here @ Meaghers.ie or in Penneys and Pharmacies Nationwide 

Holly Shortall talks make up & Skin Care

I had the opportunity to chat with the Uber cool Holly Shortall.
I followed her progress with anticipation when she was a contestant on T.V. show “style wars”.
Holly’s style and love for the quirky and alternative fashion had me hooked for weeks!
Holly now a Fashion Illustrator with huge success doing Illustrations of Irelands Top Fashion pack and Iconic Imelda May & Victoria Beckham along with one of Ireland’s most successful beauty/fashion bloggers Joanne Larby”The Make Up Fairy”.
Holly is also a visual supervisor for gap but going part time in September to pursue her illustration dream even further.

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Here I ask Holly about her favourite make up products and skincare too:

What skin care regime do you use morning & evening?

I use johnsons face wipes at night to get rid of the days make up. followed by a vichy night cream. The air conditioning where I work is not great so in the morning I use the wipes again to wake me up and then a light Astral moisturiser for under my make up.

Do you use moisturise? If so what do you use?

See above!

Do you have a must have skin care item?

Has to be Johnson’s wipes, some wipes you get are barely wet so you have to use several and really drag them across your face, so these are fab. Oh and also suncream! I haven’t gotten burnt in a few years now it’s just not worth it. My mums always kept her face out of the sun and you can tell, her skin is amazing!

What is your favourite beauty treatment ?

Has to be a manicure, I love a round French manicured nail- very sophisticated!

Favourite foundation?

Vichy Dermablend, it’s amazing!

Favourite make up brand?

I love MAC, there really is no competition their lipsticks, eye shadows and powders are just amazing.

Can’t live without?

My eyebrow pencil. I genuinely despair at photos of me from before the eyebrow trend kicked off!

Love product?

Catrice Nail Varnish (€2.99) I have almost every colour! They literally dry in 10 seconds and last ages.

Leave product?

Maybeline potted gel eyeliner. I used this once to do a cats eye flick and two hours later my whole eyelid was black! It just doesn’t dry- so I binned it.

If you had €200 what skin care or make up would you purchase?

I’d go into the fabulous Elaine in MAC on Henry St, let her work her magic on me by creating whatever look she wanted and then purchase all of the products used. I’d also love to see what all the Creme De La Mere fuss is about

Does make up change how you feel about yourself?

100%! For me It’s like coffee: I’m just not myself without it! If I woke up late for work Id forgo breakfast for 5 more minutes to do my make up.

And lastly what’s your favourite make up look?

I love a strong arched brow, big black cats eye flick and a bright pink matt lip. A modern take on a classic fifties look.

Check out Holly’s amazing Illustrations click here: https://www.facebook.com/hollyshortallillustration

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