22 October 2013

O.P.I Halloween 2013 collection - Rock Goddess

If you are a nail varnish fiend like myself you will or must have at least one bottle of O.P.I in your collection. It's a luxurious brand with an expensive price tag but I can't help falling over their collections. In the very near future O.P.I are launching a host of new products including limited edition polishes, a range of textured polishes and moisturisers.


This Halloween O.P.I are launching a line of really nice Autumn shades. The collection is limited edition and consists of four minis called Rock Goddess. It contains three vibrant shades. A sunny yellow called Yellopalooza, a green Stand in lime for days and a scarlet The drummer is hot. The dark shade is called Rolling bones and will give a dark edge to any nail look. The set also comes with a skull bracelet which is adjustable. 

What do you think? Do you like the look of this collection? Me likey, especially The Drummer is hot. That looks like the perfect red to vamp up any costume for Halloween or paint the town red on nights out!

Love,
Sarah

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Bumble Bliss - Natural Irish Skincare



I love natural and I love Irish, put the two together and you get a wonderful brand called Bumble Bliss. Síle McDonald the owner of Bumble Bliss is inspired by nature around her and by putting her studies of natural science to good use she has created some zingy, smelltastic natural products for us all to enjoy. She is based in Co Kilkenny and hand makes all her wonderful products at home on her farm sourcing ingredients locally. Love that!


You can check out her product range for yourself by visiting her website http://www.bumblebliss.ie/.

Some of my personal favourites are the Lavender and rose petal bath bomb (€3.50), Tea tree and eucalyptus soap (€4.50) and the Germanium hand balm for gardeners (€7.50).

The lavender essential oil in the bath bomb really sooths my worries away. The Tea tree and eucalypus soap leaves my hands feeling clean, fresh and moisturised. And even though I don’t have green fingers and haven’t done any garden work in a while the Germanium hand balm is perfect for me because the combination of beeswax and sweet almond oil really is a treat for my dry hands.


Sile also explains on her website why we should go natural and updates her blog on products she makes for her family and of course for her customers.

Bumble Bliss....Yes please! 

Love,
Sarah

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20 October 2013

Blank Canvas Cosmetics Supports Breast Cancer Research


I've just uploaded a new video on my channel. Some of you may have seen the picture I uploaded onto twitter during the week of my Sigma F80 Kabuki brush that sadly is no more! I went on-line looking for a replacement and this is what I have found. I was please to also see that a percentage of each sale of the BCC buffer brush is going to Breast Cancer Research and up until the 23rd of October you can save 30% off your order because BCC are celebrating their birthday. Find out more in the video link below.


30% off all Blank Canvas orders until the 23rd of October

Raise money for Breast Cancer Research








Love,
Sarah

17 October 2013

Halloween Special effects make-up and Spooky treats by Adoreabubbles

Holidays are coming, holidays are coming! Oh wait a second! I mean Halloween! Halloween is only around the corner and I thought I would share some of my freaky special effects tutorials with you and also some tasty spooky treats you can make with or for family and friends.


Sewn shut mouth tutorial can be watched HERE <-----





Missing eye tutorial can be watched HERE <------

I also made some yummy, spooky halloween treats last year that I think you would love! 

A blog post on how to make these Witches severed fingers can be found on my blog HERE. You can also watch my youtube video and see what other tasty treats you can make for halloween HERE.

I'd love to do some more looks this year but I just won't have the time before halloween to make videos so you will have to do with last years madness for now. On a positive note I have bought myself a Canon 650D, a home studio lighting kit and plan to start making videos all the time again like I did a year ago. I'm very excited about it and hope I haven't lost everyone since I've been MIA!

Happy haunting,
Sarah

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16 October 2013

Review of the Hair Flair Curlformers and Softhood

Today I'm excited to tell you about Hair Flair Curlformers, curling spirals that claim to result in perfect curls everytime and Hair Flair Deluxe Softhood which is a hair dryer attachment.

Firstly I tried out the Curlformers styling kit. There are a number of different size curling spirals available online. I tested out the 24 extra-wide and long hair curling spirals for barrel curls.You get two different coloured spirals in the styling kit. Each colour go a different direction so you achieve a more natural overal finished result. Just like if you where to curl your hair with a wand or a pair of hair straighteners you would alternate directions.

I found them very easy to apply to my hair. It's really very simple, taking only four steps and the kit comes with easy to read instructions. It took me about 10 minutes to section my hair and apply all the curling spirals.
 The Extra-wide and long hair curling spiral kit which includes two hooks for application cost €60.95. The kit comes in a PVA holdall bag which is handy for storage and if you want to take them on your travels.
There are two different methods you could use after applying your curling spirals. Leave them to dry naturally or apply heat.

Applying heat
Hair Flair sell a Deluxe softhood hair dryer attachment for €15.50 which can be placed over your head and attached to your own hair dryer. On a low heat your curls could be ready to rock and roll in minutes. I found the softhood very easy to use. There's a drawstring on the side so it can fit all head shapes and sizes! It also has a chin strap to keep the softhood securely in place. My own hair dryer nozzle fitted onto the tube perfectly. After five minutes I removed the hood and allowed my hair to cool down before I removed the curling spirals.

Natural drying
There are two different natural drying processes! The first would be if you were to apply the spirals in the morning and go about your business (indoors!!) until you hair was dry. The other is to apply at night and sleep in them! Now the first one sounds way more appealing but I tried these out for the first time at night and decided to give sleeping in them a go. The aren't uncomfortable to wear in your hair for a long period of time and I did a test to see how well they would hold up. Yes, I hoped around my house like a bunny rabbit and they didn't budge! Sleeping in them was fine it just took a few minutes for me to place them on my pillow in such a way that the back of my head was flat and not rest on any spirals.

I definitely would recommend purchasing the softhood along with the curlformers as it would save on time. It also comes with a handy little carry bag which you can fold your softhood up and place into.



I really liked the curls I achieved in my hair from using the Hair Flair curlformers. I think curlformers would be a great option for anyone who has trouble curling their hair using curling wands or hair straighteners. I also used very little hair spray and my curls lasted all day.

As far as price is concerned I think you are getting a great product for your money. It's not like a pair of hair straighteners that could break at any given time, curling spirals will last forever as that never lose their shape, they just spring back into position. There are different versions of curling spirals on Ebay and I have tried them before. They aren't as good quality and they didn't come in carry bags, just a cheap flimsy box that arrived from China broken. I'm very happy with the quality and packaging of these Hair Flair products. From the comments on instagram and twitter you gals really liked how the curls turned out too.

I hope you enjoyed reading about how I got on, let me know what you think of Curlformers in the comments below. 

Love,
Sarah

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14 October 2013

The Blog Awards Ireland 2013


Hello Girls, I hope everyone is well.

After a wonderful weekend I wanted to share my experience of making it to the finals of the Blog Awards with you. My YouTube channel was nominated in the best video blog category again this year.I had an absolute blast at the awards last year and this year was even better. Although I did not win in my category I was overjoyed to make it so far along side some very talented bloggers.


I got to share a table with Eimear Byrne, a very talented make up artist and YouTuber. I've followed Eimear since the beginning of her journey and have met her a few times at Blogger events. It really was one of the main highlights of my night getting to see her again. Check out her blog and follow her or else! 


I was also chosen as one of the Glenisk recipe finalists for my Yorkshire pudding recipe and won a voucher on the night. Everyone on the night got to enjoy a delicious three course meal and an amazing dessert which was made using Glenisk products. A perfect way to end the night with a perfect serving of deliciousness! 

It was a really exciting night and it gave me a chance to sit back, relax and reflect on all that I have achieved. I'm so thankful for all the lovely messages and tweets I received offering well wishes on the night. 

On the night I was wearing Cocoa Brown tan, my dress is from Pamela Scott and I wore Ruby Woo by MAC on my lips. I felt a million dollars and will enjoy wearing my dress to Tesco to make sure I get good wear from it, only joking! I've also had my hair done over the weekend. I was not entirely happy with the blonde and wanted a change so I got a dark brown colour put in and a long edgy bob cut.

I also want to mention the Moate House Accomadation where myself and my partner stayed at the weekend. I left it too late to book into the Osprey Hotel but I think now it was a good thing otherwise we wouldn't have discovered this gem. It really is a fabulous, warm and welcoming B&B. Mary, the lady who runs the Moate House was so nice and let me tell you she makes THE best breakfast. Another highlight of our weekend actually! If you are ever looking for a place to stay in Naas I would highly recommend staying here. Home made bread and jams, fresh eggs from her own back garden and an indoor pool, what's not to love?! 



I hope you all had a fabulous weekend,

Love,
Sarah

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