New Perfume :)

So I got the most wonderful present last Thursday of a new bottle of perfume, from a lovely friend :)

This is Dolce & Gabbana "The one" new perfume called Desire. (75ml bottle)

I have used it over the weekend, and having the first bottle of perfume "The one," I much prefer this newer scent. 

Although it is similar, I find this one less potent. It is sweeter, with a flowery scent, muskier smell than the previous "one."

The design of the bottle is the same as "The one" original design, but with a different lid, this one being black and gold gemstone like lid. The ones first bottle was just gold and had a flat lid on it. 

Having both bottles, I much prefer this new lighter more floral fragrance!!

Stila Summer Blush / Lip Colour :)

Hey Guys

So ive heard of "Stila" a while now, and I have had this beautiful colour a while but not tried it out!

As you may or may not know I am a HUGE fan of coral & the pink / orange family.

I was talking to my friend after coming from the Imats in the UK today so she inspired me to dig into my collection and write about some other products I have not yet tried or tested :)

So the Stila product I have chosen today to look at is the Fab, convertible colour compact cream. This is used for dual lip and cheek cream.

 

I have swatched the product and using it today for a cream blush only as wearing only a gloss on my lips and it is So fresh and vibrant I just love it!!

When applying the swatch I noticed it to be quite sheer on the hand, but quite pigmented and build-able to an intense colour. It is a cream texture, little bit sticky on the hand, but not on the face. To ensure correct application make sure all the powder
products are on your face first.

The colour is called "Galdiola." And has a lovely little mirror also so it is perfect to pop into your handbag and handy when topping up when using for the lips!


This product can be bought for €21.50 in boots stores. If you have a student travel card the price is €19.35. It contains 4.25g of product so for the price it is quite good value also.

Swatch  of colour - its fab!

I have to see how durable it is and how long it will last on the face. I will keep an eye on it all day now and can update the review to let you all know if it is long lasting. It blended in perfectly over the foundation and the product was so easy to use. You can have a touch of colour or a stronger shade if desired. I chose a strong colour blush today as I have nude lips and a nude eye.




How to apply: 

• First apply all other cream / liquid products on the skin - ie foundation. Also ensure that any powders are applied also so as to not interrupt the colour or finish on the skin.
• Next apply in small circular motions if using a brush, use a small stippling brush or a fluffy eyeshadow brush works the same way, and apply on the apples of the cheeks. If applying with fingers just tap on at first using one finger and then use another to blend in the colour along the apples of the cheeks.
• Last step, look beautiful :)

This can also like I said be used on the lips, for a more dramatic look or for a fashion look you could use them both together on the face using a lighter amount on the cheeks and a strong lip.

Convertible colour is also available in 10 colours, sweet pea (which is a bright pink shade), gerbera (which is a rosy peachy pink colour), lillium (which is also a rosy peachy pink colour), petunia (coral peach cream colour), peony (brownish rose colour), camelia ( peachy brown), rose (rosy pink colour), fushia (bright pink colour), poppy (deep berry colour). 

Enjoy the product ladies!! Happy Summer! :)

Seaweed Baths!!

So two weeks ago now, we went to Sligo a few girls, and we went and used the Sea Weed Baths.

Before I went I had imagined them to be weird, smelly, horrible feeling things. But I was pleasantly surprised!!

We went to the Voya spa in Sligo, at strand-hill. The staff were extremely helpful and nice.

Here is a picture of the Spa in Sligo. 

The seaweed bath cost €25 for one hour treatment

When you first go into the spa, you are told to drink some water first. The room you enter is very warm and the first stage of treatment is to use a steam shower for at least 5min before entering the bath, to open all your pores and warm up the body.

The next stage is to continue to drink a full jug of water while in the treatment room as to not allow yourself to get dehydrated during the treatment. 

This is a picture before entering the bath, more hot water can be added to change the temperature of the bath as desired.

To get maximum benefit of the treatment, you should try and place all your hair into the seeweed gel water as it works as a leave in conditioner. We were also advised not to wash off any of the products off the skin and to try and leave the gel in your hair afterwards if at all possible.

On our way out I stayed an extra few minutes to drink more water as I felt a little dizzy and I also was told to use the samples of moisturiser and hand cream before leaving. 

I thoroughly enjoyed the seaweed baths in Voya and will definitely be going again!!

Some Healthy reasons to use seaweed baths/or seaweed or Voya products:

1. In reality, seaweed is a simple and fascinating plant that is a treasure chest of natural chemicals and beneficial ingredients. Seaweed or Algae is the oldest form of life on the planet. All life began in the mineral rich waters of our oceans. Seaweeds draw from the sea an incomparable wealth of mineral elements, macro-elements, vitamins and trace elements. The mineral content of some seaweeds accounts for up to 80% of its dry matter.
2. The Iodine or Iodine-Protein complexes which are prevalent in seaweed are essential for the thyroid gland, to regulate the body’s metabolism. An under-active thyroid can lead to weight gain, fatigue, cold sensitivity, loss of hair and slow pulse. The WHO classifies Ireland as an area of borderline dietary iodine deficiency and says that Ireland's intake is well below recommended levels
3. In ancient Polynesia, the people knew of the curative properties of seaweed and used it to treat various wounds, bruises and swellings. Seaweed Alginates are now used as a dressing for severe burns/wounds. These oils in seaweed have long been used to recuperate from illness, by detoxifying the body and helping the renewal of damaged skin cells. Seaweed was known as “Sailor's Cure” by ancient mariners.
4. Natural anti-ageing and anti-cellulite properties. It can improve suppleness and the elasticity of the skin. It can stimulate the renewal of damaged skin cells. It can detoxify and cleanse, tone the skin, naturally smoothed and moisturises the skin.
5. Algae extracts have a pronounced moisturising effect on the hair, increasing hair lustre and softness and decreasing its’ electrostatic charge. Treated hair has more body and is less fly away.
6. Seaweed has the ability to react with protein to form a gel which has a pronounced moisturising effect on the skin, softens the hands and body, and produces soothing face packs or masks. It has been known for a long time that seaweed is an emollient with smoothing, tissue renewal and anti-inflammatory properties that can have a positive effect on problems such as facial wrinkles. It acts as a moisturiser by its hydrating and protective action of forming a layer on the skin that reduces loss of skin moisture through evaporation.
7. Essential Fatty Acids that are contained in Seaweed are a part of the lipid layer in your skin, and help maintain the suppleness and elasticity of skin. These fats have long been known to be necessary for the body's functioning, their deficiency results in the skin losing moisture and leading to hardening and drying. Only recently, however, has their role in skincare become clearly understood. Essential Fatty Acids along with Ceramides, Oxidants, Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Vitamin A & E work harmoniously to ensure that the skin is nourished from deep within. They are now an important constituent of products for intensive skincare.
8. Seaweeds contain Algal polyphenols & Carotenoids which have been proven to be powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that protect against cell damage inflicted by molecules called oxygen-free radicals, which are a major cause of disease and aging. Like beta carotene and vitamins C and E, polyphenols protects the cells in your body from an unstable form of oxygen called a free radical. The antioxidant combines with the free radical to prevent it from attaching to and damaging the cells in your body.
9. Seaweed has been used as an effective treatment for conditions like Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis and Acne. Certain seaweed species have been used in China for the treatment of cancer. Research has indicated cancerous tumours seem to be inhibited by long-chained polysaccharides found in seaweeds.
10. Preliminary studies carried out by Dr Peter Smyth from the Conway Institute of Bimolecular and Biomedical Research at University College Dublin and Dr Stefan Kraan, Irish Seaweed Centre, Martin Ryan Institute, in VOYA Seaweed Baths indicate that there is a measurable uptake of minerals by the skin from seaweed baths.

As seaweed sources it’s nourishment from the sea, it absorbs an incomparable abundance of beneficial ingredients, remember life began in the sea. 

These health tips are taken from the Voya Website - voyaseaweedbaths.com/Seaweed-Baths/Health-Benefits. A lot of them I didn't know existed. 

Have fun Ladies and if ye are booking make sure and let me know I would love to go again :-)                              

Cute Pink and Nude shoes

Also recently purchased are a fab pair of Pink and Nude sandal shoes also from Coast.

These are from the Coast website 

They are called the Natalie Shoe.

And were €105 but now lucky to get them for €60

I have the most perfect Coast dress to wear them with, it is called the Mycah Dress. It is also the same colours as the beautiful shoes :-) Pink and Nude. It is stunning to wear.

This dress is fantastic on, can change the belt to either a bigger one or a pink one ( i am still on the look out for a nice pink belt) and it retails at €195 and is also from Wonderful Coast!!

Maxi Dresses

Ive also bought a couple of new dresses online in particular some lovely colourful maxi dresses. I think I will keep them for next Summer I am getting married in the Algarve, so I am starting collecting my wardrobe early.

Fabulous dress So comfortable and Easy to wear, cost €69 and is from Wallis :-)

I teamed it with a Fab cerise pink blazer from Pennys it cost me €13

The next dress I have only purchased today from Monsoon is the Beautiful Allessandra Maxi Dress. It is mainly green/blue colours with gorgeous butterfly patterns on it. I intend on wearing it during my honeymoon or day after my wedding in Portugal next September.

The Ida necklace and is curently on sale for €25

This dress cost €120 at Monsoon

It is stunning on and cant wait to team it with some teal jewellery from Coast.

Kim Kardashian Bag...

So a few months ago, I bought this fantastic KK barrel bag that I ABSOLUTELY adore! It is the newest and hottest SS13 colour and can be found in Dorothy Perkins. It is also available in Cream/White, but I prefer the fab coral colour and it matches everything. It retails at €69.00 and is worth every cent.

Here is a picture of me at my engagement night and one of the girls is posing with the very bag! She loves it also and is buying it to add to her collection.

Happy Shopping girls! x