Happy Christmas Giveaway *CLOSED*

I want to wish every single one of you a happy Christmas. Wherever you are or whomever you are with I hope you have an absolutely magical Christmas. Christmas isn't about being spoiled with presents, it's about being spoiled with love and affection and I hope you are all spoiled rotten this year!

I just want to say thank you to all of you who have been following my blog, twitter, Facebook and Youtube over the last two years. I have made so many friends and I have been so blessed to call some of you my best friends. I have also been given so many wonderful opportunities because of my blog, because of the support you have given me. One of the main highlights this year was making it to the finals of the Blog awards. I never really took it all serious until I went to the awards night. It was a wonderful night and I owe all of it to you.

I have always enjoyed blogging but have only recently realised with growing confidence that I am passionate about it too. Your comments and overwhelming support are what makes my blog what it is today. I hope that next year will be just as successful and that I can continue to deliver fun, interesting content for you.

To say thank you I have put together a give-away prize for one lucky reader. I wish I could send you all goodies because you all deserve it. Good luck to you all and thank you again for being so great.

Prize includes: 

Lush Magic Wand bubble bar

Lush Santa's Sack
Lush Ponche shower gel
Hunger Games trilogy book collection by Suzanne Collins
The Handmade Soap Co. Body Lotion
The Handmade Soap Co. Hand Cream
Lash Perfect La La Lashes
Essence Breaking Dawn Shimmer Powder "Bella's Secret"
Essence Breaking Dawn Blush "Renesmee Red"
Dove Go Fresh Body Wash
Dove Indulgent Body Lotion
Dove Beauty cream bar
Three nail art pens in Orange, Purple and yellow
Yes Love nail varnish in 004 - Purple shimmer
NYC City Mono Eye Shadows 5th Avenue
NYC Metro Quartet Eye Shadow Riverside Park
Nail Art decoration Kit
LA Splash Cosmetics Smudge proof Mascara in Navy Blue

To Enter

1.You must follow my blog, you can do so by clicking on the GFC button in the side bar.

2.You must be subscribed to my YouTube channel, you can do so by following this link and clicking on the Subscribe button. 

3.Comment below telling me you have done both and leave details where I can contact you if you win. (email address, twitter username etc)

Extra entries

4. Follow me on twitter

5. Follow my Facebook page.

6. Tweet about this give-away, make sure you @Adoreabubbles and attach link.

You have a total of six chances of winning if you complete all of the above. Make sure you mention in your comment if you completed any of the extra entries. 

Best of luck to all of you. Give-away ends Midnight on Christmas eve and the winner will be announced on Christmas morning on my Facebook and twitter. 

Lots of Love,

Sarah

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Cocoa Brown 1 hour Tan Review - Before & After photos

I'm so excited to review this product for you today. I have to admit I have never been big on tanning. You name a tanning brand and I've tried it with no luck in finding the right one for me. Until now...

Cocoa Brown is a revolutionary new tan that has exploded onto the Irish market. Apart from its affordable price of just €7.99 for 150ml and it's gorgeous pink packaging the major plus for this product is the fact that it's a one hour tan. You can apply this to your skin, leave it on for just one hour and be left with an all over natural tan. You can leave it on for a maximum of three hours if you are looking to achieve a deeper tan. It won't develop any future after three hours....so in other words it's pretty fool proof. No more tangoed teenagers, AMEN! It's called Cocoa Brown because that's what this product will deliver. A nice natural brown tan. 

Marissa has gone above and beyond to bring us Irish girls this almost too good to be true product. The ingredients contain hi tech accelerating agents which start working the moment the mouse touches your skin. The revolutionary ingredients speed up the absorption and development of the tan which allows you to wash it off after just one hour. 

I thought this product couldn't get any better until I experienced another WOW moment after using it. I was not at all expecting the sweet smell of Tahitian Gardinia. I never thought I would see the day when I would actually like the scent of a self tan but I love the smell of Cocoa Brown. 

Unlike other brands I have tried this won't have you looking like a Character from Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, it won't leave you with streaks, it won't stain your bed clothes and it won't leave you broke.

I know I have been in situations where I was going on a night out and was in a fluster because I had no time to apply tan and ended up covering up with tights and cardigans to hide my pale skin!! Having a tan that develops in such a short time is going to make going out a lot easier for women from now on.

AFTER

Sorry about the lighting, this is the cocoa brown tan after I had it on for 3 hours. Taken without a flash.

I found Cocoa tan very easy to apply using the Self tan applicator mitt. The mitt will prevent your hands from staining and is re-usable. It is machine washable but I find it quicker just to hand wash straight after using it. 

Cocoa Brown is available nationwide and you can find out more information on their Facebook page and stay up to date on all their latest news over on twitter.

I'm so excited about this product I want you to try it out too. Win yourself a bottle of Cocoa Brown 1 hour tan and an applicator mitt just in time for New Years by following the rafflecoptor widget below.

Good Luck,

Sarah

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Inis - the energy of the Sea

I can't believe how close it is to Christmas, it seems to have snuck up on me this year. I'm delighted all the same as it's my favourite time of the year.

I come to you today with my thoughts on a cologne that has been available for many years. It's by Inis and is suitable for men and women. I had my doubts about it the very first time I read those words "FOR MEN AND WOMEN" on the packaging. How can this be I asked myself. Surely all women like floral scents and all men like musky scents. You really do learn something new everyday!

Let me tell you a little bit about Inis before I share my thoughts on The energy of the sea cologne. Inis (which means Island in Irish) is made in Ireland, does not test on animals and been contributing to the protection and conservation of Whales and Dolphins in Irish waters since 2001.

The frosted bottle packaging is lovely and the cap on top is made to replicate two stones you might find while walking along a beach. I like the simplicity of the packaging. While I adore other brands such as Marc Jacob which go for the lavish over the top packaging I would be proud to have this Inis cologne sitting on my vanity. Sometimes less is more.

Scents are a powerful thing, different scents can submerge you into a memory and remind you of special occasions or your favourite places. The scent certainty has a nature feel to it and The energy of the sea makes me think of many happy visits to Bettystown beach in Co Meath, trying to hide my toes in the sand when I was little.

I found it quite hard to put my finger on it, at first I thought it's definitely a scent more suited to men but the longer I wore it the more it grew on me. Would it make sense if I was to say it had a little bit of sweetness but was also a very warm scent?! That's what I am getting from it. If I was to choose anyone in my family to gift this cologne to it would be my dad. I think he would like this because it is not too overpowering and again it reminds me off all the times he drove our family to the beach when I was younger.

If you are looking for a special scent to buy your loved ones this Christmas check out the Fragrances of Ireland website and see what other little bottles of Ireland they have available. I must mention that The energy of the sea is their best selling signature scent and from reading reviews on their website it is indeed popular with men and women.

Love,

Sarah

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