The Body Shop Luxury Advent Calender - The Best of The Body Shop Christmas 2013

Ding Dong..If I wasn't already excited enough about Christmas you should have seen my face when I seen The Body Shop Christmas advent calender in their Grafton street store in Dublin this week. I was invited along to see their new Christmas Ginger, Cranberry and Vanilla collections but the advent calender stole the show for me on the night.

With twenty four amazing products for €99 (Contents worth €126.30) I just could not contain my excitement. The packaging, the Gingerbread house, all the little doors and the shear size of it. Oh momma!

If you want to know what's behind each door keep reading on, otherwise tell me in the comments below how excited you would be to have this in your possession in the comments below!!

This Advent Calender contains:

Almond Hand & Nail Cream 30ml

Vitamin E Moisture Cream 15ml

Vitamin E Sink-In Moisture Mask 6ml

Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream 15ml

White Musk Smooth Satin Body Lotion 60ml

Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion 60ml

Lip & cheek Stain: 02 Bronze Glimmer 8ml

Born Lippy Raspberry Lip Balm 10ml

Coconut Shower Cream 60ml

Mango Body Whip 60ml

Moringa Body Milk 60ml

Shea Body Butter 50ml

Chocomania Soap 25g

Cranberry Joy Soap 25g

Ginger Sparkle Soap 25g

Honeymania Lip Balm 10ml

Satsuma Body Puree 60ml

Moringa Shower Gel 60ml

Born Lippy Strawberry Lip Balm 10ml

Strawberry Shower Gel 60ml

Shea Shower Cream 60ml

Shea Lip Butter 10ml

Bath Lily White

Eyeshadow Brush

Isn't she a beaut! Probably the best advent calender I have seen in a long time! The advent Calender is also available in stores in the UK for £55 (contents worth £80). It might be worth mentioning too that there is also three version available. This is the Luxury edition, there is also a Deluxe edition which comes in a green box and an Ultimate version which comes in a gold box and cost more but unfortunately (for greedy people like me) they are not available in Ireland (Thank god says my bank balance!).

Love, 

Sarah

Get Away Gorgeous with Benefit Cosmetics - Yes Please!!

Hi lovelies, I hope this post finds you all well. 

Last week I was invited to The Morgan hotel in Dublin by Benefit Cosmetics and I wanted to share my experience with you. I had never been to The Morgan before my visit but I had heard about the great night life with resident house DJs, live sax and bongo players. Something different aye girls!

Upon entering the hotel I was impressed immediately with a warm welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. I was then escorted up to the penthouse suite (oh la la) where I had to remind myself to close my jaw, it was so lavish. The above photo was taken on the rooftop balcony, I didn't want to leave girls. I can picture myself up there all night with friends, sipping on cocktails and taking in the Dublin night sky.

Benefit have teamed up with The Morgan hotel and created what can only be described as a must do night out. You would be a fool (yes I said it) not to take advantage of the "Get away gorgeous" experience. It costs €100 per person and includes your overnight stay, a Benefit masterclass, cocktails, tapas food, entertainment in the hotel on the night and a decadent buffet breakfast in the morning.

Brow me up before you go-go, Mark Rogers making my brows more acceptable for the public eye! Photo taken by Marian, thank you lovely.

What more could you ask for girls. I think this is a fantastic experience. You'll get to learn lots of tips and tricks from the Benebabe team and get to play with the latest products from Benefit. After experiencing the tapas myself I can tell you that you won't be disappointed. The cocktails in the hotel bar are also very reasonable with speciality cocktails at €7. Oh and if you thought it couldn't get any better, each girl will also receive and exclusive benefit treat to take home.

Would you book the "Get Away Gorgeous" experience? 

There you go, I can say no more...who wants to book with me?! If you are interested you can contact reservations by email reservations@themorgan.com or call 01 643 7000 .

Love,

Sarah
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UPDATE - Christmas Blogger Meet-up

Roll up! Roll up! Read all about it.

News just in.... IT'S PARTY TIME!

Firstly thank you to everyone who has been in touch so far. I can't wait to see you all. I wanted to make sure this meet-up was extra special. It's Christmas time and all the bloggers in the land deserve a special day for all the hard work they have done during the year.

@ChannyWallace - @Andie74439 - @Robyntmorton - @MeganRoseMUA -

 @Totalmakeupadd - @SarahDora90 - @Lisa_san - @VonFluffy - 

@fluffyblog - @YellowSunFlower - @Skew.earring - @AliBowring - 

@ConfessionsOAMU - @ClaireCrilly - @Misseblog - @SusanEconley - 

@Makeupmonster_ - @Emilyxo - @Emma_Farrell - @nursefancypants - 

@PrincessLauraY - @TheMakeUpButt - @Sasdothat - @PrettyObsessed -

 @Avril_Murphy - @Fizzsedition - @AllMadeUp21 - @Audrey_Oreilly - 

@EimearByrneMUA - @tehkittehkat - @RoxyOBrien - @MakeUpFairyPro -

@Bow_Fabulous - @Lovelygirlybits - @MakeUpOverMind - @AnitaBeautyBlog -

@LeanneWoodfull - @OrlaBarrett - @llyhope - @adoreabubbles -

@KatieElisabeth - @ItsCherrySue - @Glittermamablog - @TheBeautyDial -

@HanaSaidWHAT - @AMGannonPR - @CarterMarissa - @nimabrush

Venue:  Russell Court Hotel (website), Harcourt Street, Dublin 2.

Click HERE for directions.

When: December 8th 

Time: 12 noon - 3pm

Shooting Shaun Photography will be there on the day to capture every moment, check out his blog HERE. Shaun is a very talented amateur photographer based in Dublin.

I have asked a few bloggers to speak on the day to share their experiences of blogging and answer any questions you may have.

You may already know the girls. Rachelle and Kat are responsible for one of my favourite blogs Dolly Rouge. From beauty reviews, amazing nail looks and an adorable cute animal corner they have it covered. Just be careful you could spend all day on their blog, it should really come with a warning!

Emma has been updating us with make-up news and product reviews on her blog fluff and fripperies since 2010. She recently won Best Beauty/Fashion blog in this years Blog awards Ireland. 

Elaine is a Creative media digital student which must be why her blog miss-eblog always looks so great. Elaine has written so many great helpful posts in the past that I had to get her to talk at the blogger event. I am hoping she can help give some of us much needed blogging 101 tips. 

Check out their blogs and if you have any questions on the day they will be more than happy to answer them for you. If you are feeling shy and don't think you will be able to ask them in person you can email your questions and I'll pass them on for them to talk about on the day. Just put their name and Q&A as the subject to adoreabubbles@hotmail.com.

I am pleased to announce that Marissa Carter, owner of Carter Beauty in Blackrock will be attending our Christmas celebrations to tell us all about the new exciting product hitting the Irish market very soon, Cocoa Brown.

We will also get to meet Niamh Martin the owner of Nima Brush. Nima brush is an Irish cosmetics company specialising in professional make-up tools. Niamh is going to do some demonstrations showing us how to use her new brush sets and if we are very good see might also introduce us to a  new product called the Magic Mitt.

Worried you won't remember any ones names? Don't fret I have you covered, everyone (who confirms attendance by the 25th) will have their own Christmas name badge. These are being made by the lovely Lizziesbadges on eBay.

As well as all that there will be many more surprises in store!! 

Lots of Love,

Sarah

This months Ultimate Advertiser is Carter Beauty. If you would like to find out more about advertising on this blog click HERE

Caribbean Christmas

A Hot Christmas Pop-Up Shop Experience.

Swap the lonesome pine for the coconut tree, your Christmas will be hot, groovy and very, very stylish!

“We want to offer everyone the chance of a colourful and upbeat Christmas this year, down with the doom and gloom!” says Fiona Byrne who just came back to Ireland after a successful 5 years in Scotland as the creator of Fi fi loves jewellery. “Caribbean Christmas hopes to bring you a feast of festive bounty to kick start your Christmas shopping!” says Fiona.

The pop-up experience will not only offer selected organic, creative and vintage gifts, accessories and decor for the whole family but will also offer tastings, discounts, a hamper service and free workshops.

“We are building this shop like a moodboard” says Emmanuelle Marion, who launched Ecó Creations, Ireland’s first eco-textile company in 2008. “We are starting with big trendsetters like Electronic Sheep and are building a kaleidoscope of quality arts, craft and vintage items around it. We are also delighted to offer exclusive Irish and continental treats and bubbles at very affordable prices!” Organic hibiscus juice, hampers, exclusive bubbles and very tasty cupcakes are on the menu.

Fiona, who is also an NCAD graduate rallied her former glass department to create one-off etched and enamelled decorations that will be on sale on this occasion only.

This tropical pop-up paradise will be launched on Thursday 15th November from 5pm with free tastings and live ukulele music! Free crafts workshops every day at 2pm. This exciting event will be held at the dynamic Bio.Space033 on Charles West St beside the Four Courts in Dublin city centre.

Companies you can expect to see there include:

A box of my Treasure, Bumble Bliss Soaps, Doodle Moose, Eco Creations, Electronic Sheep, Fi Fi Loves, Highbury Designs, Purple Plant Kids, My Nice Name and many more. 

This boutique event is accessible by RSVP only at bio.space033@gmail.com. Membership can also be acquired on the day at the door for €1 donated to Christmas Shoebox Appeal.

Opening times: 

Thursday 5pm to 9pm 

Friday 10am to 7pm 

Saturday 10am to 7pm 

Sunday 10am to 5pm 

20% off at the Soup Dragon on presentation of THIS FLYER.

You can invite your friends and family to this wonderful event on the Caribbean Christmas Facebook page.

I can't wait to go. It will be a great opportunity for me to avoid the busy shops and get some unique Christmas presents. 

Happy Shopping,

Sarah

This months Ultimate Advertiser is Carter Beauty. If you would like to find out more about advertising on this blog click HERE