Thank you for the Blog Awards

I entered the Osprey hotel on Saturday night, my stomach was doing summersaults. I was excited for the night ahead, about meeting people I knew but had never met, excited about not having a clue what to expect from the night. For anyone who knows me you won't be shocked to hear I was excited about dinner!! 

I was up for the Best Video Blog and it wasn't until I entered the award room that it dawned on me that this was a big moment! My mam rang me the night before to make sure I didn't forget to thank her when I was accepting my award and I laughed her off the phone. 

The category I was in was literally one of the last to be announced and boy with each passing category being announced the butterflys in my stomach which began as a flutter where buzzing around like mad! My partner kept squeezing my hand and saying " You have it, you are amazing". When I saw my blog/youtube name appear on the screen I thought to myself , wouldn't it be AMAZING if I won. Within seconds the moment was over. My name was not called out.

Even though I didn't win, you know what? I spent the whole night smiling and laughing with great people. I made new friends. I had phenomenal support from the early nomination stages up until the moment I sat down for dinner on the night. I can't believe the wonderful support I received. If I could give you all a big hug I would.  

Making it as far as I did, I still can't believe it. I'm excited about the future. I'm excited about my future blogging. I am so grateful for all the wonderful friends I have made along the way. 

I have my certificate framed and sitting on my desk to remind me that as amazing as it would have been to win I don't need an award to know that I am apart of something wonderful.

I love being a blogger/vlogger.

Thank YOU for taking the time to read my blog and to watch my videos. 

Love,

Sarah

Barry M Web Effect and NYC Hallowe'en Nails

I was in Superdrug during the week and at the moment Barry M are giving away a bottle of limited edition Web Effect when you buy two or more Barry M products. I bought some other polishes for beauty swaps I am doing at the moment and got myself a free bottle worth €4.75.

I painted my nails using NYC's City Blackout. I love NYC for their variety of colours and affordable prices. City Blackout costs €1.99 and only one coat was needed for the results in the photo above.

Instructions for Barry M Web Effect.

1. Apply a thin coat of your chosen nail polish....CHECK
2. Wait one to two minutes until nails are touch dry. Do not apply on dry nails......CHECK
3. Apply a thin coat of Web Nail Effects.....Check
4. Wait three minutes and the effects will soon appear......Check

I waited three minutes and sure enough the effect did begin to appear but unfortunately as you can tell in the photo the effect is far from web like. I have checked out other reviews on this polish and everyone else got the same results. I like the end result with the orange (more of a crackle like effect) over the black but I am a little disappointed in this product not looking like the design on the lid and I am glad I didn't pay €4.75 for it. 

NYC have also brought out this Demon Glow Top Coat for hallowe'en which glows an eerie green under ultra-violet lights. It costs €2.49.

Happy Haunting! 

Makeover Surprise - Before and After -Girl Cave

It was my mothers birthday recently and myself and my nan brought her out for afternoon tea which was amazing and she loved the gifts I got for her. I didn't feel I had done enough for her, she deserves so much more. When my dad told me they would be going on holiday the week after her birthday I found this the perfect opportunity to do something special.

IKEA Throw: €3.75

IKEA Pillows: €5 each

Hello Window seat!

Hooks: Pack of 2 for €1.40. A bit pricey but bought last minute.

Left and right bookshelves from IKEA €26.

Shoe storage sorted!

Watch the video above to see Before and After results.

Hope everyone has a great week.

Love,

Sarah

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