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  • Tuesday, September 16, 2014

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Autumn Skincare Routine ♥︎




Soap and Glory - Facial brush - Boots Ireland

A manual facial brush is one of the best things I have incorporated into my skincare routine this year.I cant recommend it enough to be honest. There are many benefits to using a manual facial brush over the clearasonic. First and foremost you control the intensity of the scrub with your hands.A cleaner but gentler scrub on your face can be achieved. It helps get the deeper clogged in bits of left over make up off your face. The price is very very reasonable in comparison to the clearasonic. Any facial brush will do the job but the soap and glory is one i can easily recommend because it’s pretty good quality and it two sided so for those days you don't want to exfoliate you can use the rubbery side for an even gently face cleanse. Check out some of my tips for taking how to use the facial brush and take care of it.
My recommended Tips! 
- Use 3 times a week max
- Don’t press to harden skin and make sure brush is wet first
- Wash it often with Disinfect soap and boiling hot water once a week
- Change every few (3-4) months 
- Never over exfoliate your face (can be ageing to skin)


Garnier - Micellar Cleansing Water - Penneys Ireland (€4)

This is hands down my favourite skin care product of the year, Ive been singing the praises of this product to anybody that will listen and I know at least alot of the people that watch my channel “Msdebdeb” has told me either on Facebook that they Love it too. Anybody into beauty products knows what Bioderma is and also know that it’s pretty overpriced and hard to get in Ireland and in the Uk. I picked u a small bottle in paris for blog review purposes *wink face*. Garnier's micellar cleanser is a 400 ML bottle that lasts you alot of uses. Ok ! on the bottle it says 200 but who really has time to count ?

How I use it ! (Recommended)

  1. Remove all your makeup first with makeup wipes. 
  2. wash your face with you usual face wash or scrub.
  3. Grab a cotton facial pad and pour a little Micellar water on it. (Wipe Face)
  4. Voila use your daily or nightly moisturiser.
Or
If it’s one of those days where the thoughts of water on your face is revolting, you can just skip every other step and go straight to step 3. and 4. 
3. Grab a cotton facial pad and pour a little Micellar water on it. (Wipe Face until cotton is clear)
4. Voila, use your daily or nightly moisturiser.


St Ives - Apricot Scrub - boots

As someone who suffered from severe dark spots previously I can say this is your best option if you need your skin to rejuvenate a a quicker pace. For oily skin types it’s oil free which means it doesn't add grease to the face instead it adds natural moisture to the face, removes surface cells and helps bring up newer skin to the surface regularly. With this facial scrub you start to see a difference after at 2 weeks and over the months more and more noticeable changes to the brightness of your face and of course any existing dark spots. I really love this scrub thats why I have re-purchased it twice already and I'm now trying the olive oil version of it too. 

How I use ! (Recommended)
You don't need to use a facial brush with this as it’s already a facial scrub.
3-4 times a week is enough ! Never over-exfoliate your skin (Take Your Time).Don’t forget to work your way down the neck 


WITCH - Oil control Foaming wash - Boots
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This Witch face wash is my daily facial wash for when my skin is particularly oily.The Witch hazel extract helps naturally keep your natural face oils balanced. although they say on the back “suitable for all skin types” I would only recommend this product to those with dry skin as if your face is not oily it can dry it out but if it is it just balances it out. This is a product I initially picked up because it doesn't contain tea tree.I don’t like tea tree extracts and most witch hazel face wash products are mixed with tea tree extracts.
Benefits
- Doesn’t break you out!
- Helps your skin eliminate and develop oil control over time
 - Very gentle on skin 
  

Palmers- Dark spot corrector - boots

Suitable if you have dark spots, Acne Spots, post acne scars and Sun damage like minimum hyper-pigmentation. I tried this product out for a few months putting it directly on my dark spots for about 3 months and i think it helps swell. It contains vitamin C which as you know acts as an antioxidant, a substance that prevents the cellular damage caused by free radicals. This antioxidant effect protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation and the effects of sunlight exposure, which means it helps lighten dark spots over time.


Loreal- Skin Perfection Serum - Boots

This is an anti-aging serum cream for young people aged 20-30. I once read this article in an issue of Cosmo, a beauty blogger said the one thing she regretted not doing was using SPF and anti-aging creams in her 20's. It got me thinking.
 The skin perfection moisturises aim to increase the appearance of dark spots over time, hydrate your skiing and give it a more even tone. The main aim of this product is to refine the texture of your young skin. 

"In your 20's and 30's your skin is still young but not always perfect. Stress, fatigue and an unbalanced lifestyle can affect skin quality causing irregularities to appear: imperfections, enlarged pores and an uneven skin texture." - Loreal Paris 
How to use 
Apply alone in the morning or night or before your normal daily moisturises.



A Natural Method 
Lemon and Baking Soda Scrub       
                       


A natural method I use on my face is this lemon and baking soda scrub I found on Pinterest or somewhere online last year. This lemon method has really helped brighten my skin and dark spots naturally also. I do it once a week when I’m being strict with my skincare routine or every so often when I'm not too focused on my skincare routine.

What you're gonna need….
-A Lemon 
-Some Baking Soda
-Honey (optional for extra moisture)
  1. Cut lemon in half and squeeze out juice  in a bowl (Lemon juice in bottle can be used too).
  2. Put a little baking soda in a separate bowl.
  3. Add lemon juice slowly to make a thick paste.
  4. Add to dark spots or areas containing hyper-pigmentation first.
  5. Then add to rest of the face lastly and gently rub in secular motion and then work your way down the neck. (I always used to forget my neck lol).

(feeling a little stinging sensation is normal so don't worry too much about that as the lemon’s citric acid and baking soda react to each other and essentially working). 

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So dolls, thats my current skincare routine. There is currently one product missing from this post especially for people with dark spots. I will be doing a separate blogpost on that altogether lol. Thank you so much for reading as always I would love to know your opinions, so make sure you leave a comment below.



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  • Monday, March 3, 2014

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Sonya Hair Products | Shampoo and conditioner Review *






    Shampoo


Conditioner 



Hello Dolls, Hope your all well!, So I have got a product review for you today on this shampoo and conditioner set by Forever Living.

"We manufacture and sell dozens of exclusive, beneficial wellness products based on one of nature's purest gifts - aloe vera. Our unique business opportunity compensates people like you for sharing our products with others." - Forever Living ! 

So I was given the opportunity to try out this product by a distributor of forever Living products and Im so happy to review it because the shampoo and conditioner really does do what is advertised on the bottle. In order to make sure I was really familiarised with the products I stopped using my usual shampoos and I used the Sonya Hydrate shampoo and conditioner for about 3 weeks (twice a week conditioning and Once a week Washing).

Soooo what did I think ?

I used the two products on my weave because I had my weave in at the time. and I LOVED IT! the hair smells Fresh all day and was well moisturised and controlled. It's got Aloe Juice in it which I really like as the more natural a product is to me the more likely I am to like and purchase it in the future. You can buy the products clicking > here and see the "Quick Note below" on how to get discounts on your purchases and Complimentary Gifts.

Pros and Cons

Pros

- Well hydrating
- You don't need alot
- Contains Aloe Vera
-Paraben Free

Cons


 -Can be too expensive for some (but there are discounts available on the site).

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Rihanna For River Island | An Inspired Outfit



Crop Jumper // Asos // (Sale) Get it here

Beanie // NewLook // Get it here 


Necklace // Asos // Get it here


Skirt // River Island // Sale


 Jeffery Campbell // Lita // Get it here 

Hello lovelies, been a while but Im BACK!!, If you want to know more about my absence check out My Facebook Page --> Here (Don't forget to click Like !)

So let's get down to business, Here's an outfit I wore recently, It was somewhat a rainy day in Dublin but my photographer/Sister made it work. The pieces I'm wearing in this outfit are mostly pieces I already own or items picked up in the January sales. I did so well this time ladies.... SO WELL ! if i do say so myself. I targeted certain Items I have been Lusting over for Ages and I managed to get them, including my Rihanna for River Island skirt and these Zara heels as well (Post Pending).

Asos was a favourite of mine this "Sale season". I really like the cropped Turtle neck top, especially because of it's long sleeves (I hate my muscly arms!! lol) and I have also been getting ALOT of compliments on the Clock chain, which I adore !!.Last but not least, Im also rocking my Jeffrey Campbell Litas which as super comfy BTW ! I got them in 2012 and I think I have worn them 3 times  or something,going to start wearing them more.

Ok, I think that's it for now Dolls !

Ps. Excuse my lack of usual Bubbliness ! Im in bed sick, hopefully ill be 100% soon.



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Lots of love and kisses xx 



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Urban Decay Naked 3 palette!



So rumours have been swirling around the bloggersphere for weeks about a possible new Urban Decay Naked pallette and It's so exciting that Urban Decay have confirmed it today. click the link here to see the video where Urban Decay reveal the "Truth" about the Naked 3 palette rumours >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYb1GsMPOr8




So I am personally SUPER! excited for this palette as i'm a neutral palette junkie, I almost always only buy neutral palette and I do buy colour palettes but rarely.... Besides, who doesn't love a good smokey eye ???

"Is it just our obsessed selves, or does it seem that multiple shadow pans from Naked 1 and Naked 2 could have been popped into here to create the appearance of a new palette? The shade “Dust” looks a helluva lot like our beloved highlight shade, "Sin," while what we hope reads “Blackheart” looks suspiciously like "Busted." Finally, the typeface below each pan just doesn’t look like the high quality we’re used to seeing from our beloved UD." - Refinery 29

Indeed alot of the shades look alot similar to some shades from 1 and 2 but I don't care, im too much of a Naked palette Junkie to care...loool. Anyways So as of yet theres no announce date, but it's going to be probably early 2014, EEEK looks like 2014 is going to be an exciting year for all the make-up lovers out there. Ill definitely do a review of the Naked 3 when it's out and some make-up looks of course.
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Burgundy Love for A/W13 ♥



Blake Lively



Jennifer Love-Hewitt


Cheryl cole



Carolina Herrera A/W 13

Hey dolls, so Autumn is my favourite season ♥ !
A Huge color I've been loving this season is definitely Burgundy, very stylish and sophisticated Featured by designers such as Gucci,Marios Schwab, Carolina Herrera etc. I just love it to be honest. Burgundy is a great colour to wear with some neutral looks as it's already dramatic enough as a colour. 

 Rich fabrics such as silk which has been seen on celebrities such as Kate Upton and Emma Watson to fabric such as Lace which has been seen on cheryl Cole and Kirsten Stewart.

Burgundy is definitely one to watch this season and I will definitely be incorporating the beautiful colour into my own style for Autumn.


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Review: Bobbi Brown Skin foundation SPF15 ♥








Hey dolls,I was out and about shopping today and I was at the Bobbi Brown counter trying out different Make-up thingys and then I realised I havent done a review on their skin foundation I bought about a month ago.

So I recently made the big switch from Mac to Bobbi, dont get me wrong I still use and love Mac foundations and their other products but i just feel like I really like bobbi Brown now but like all products it has it's PROS and CONS although I must say for me this foundation has mostly pros. It's very even, gives a great complexion throughout the overall face and doesn't pigment into a darker shade after a short while like Mac always does on me and a lot of other people. The only things I don't like about this foundation is the fact that is quite dewy but i think thats a result of my own skin type which changes every second like the weather here in Ireland *laughs*. To conclude this review I love this foundation but i'll probably just get a more Matte alternative from Bobbi Brown next time. Below I have composed a little list of pros and cons for those who just want to have a quick scan through this post.
Pros

- The foundation is very light based.
- gives great coverage but doesn't feel thick on face.
- It doesn't settle into darker shade (like Mac does).
-  Contains SPF 15 which protects your skin from the sun.

Cons

- More expensive than your average foundation. 
- Very very Dewy (although certain brushes and proper blending help with this).

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Hope this review was helpful. 




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Review: Neutrogena Daily wash (Tangerine and Lime)


So Im doing a rant-style review on this product "Neutrogena Visibly clear pore and shine daily wash" in Tangerine and Lime. I just bought it recently and Im just going to cut to the chase and say I HATE IT !. I feel like this is my first bad review of a product on my blog but it is well deserved by Neutrogena on this one.

The product was bought by me when it was on a half price sale for €3 because the whole Neutrogena range was on sale and HONESTLY im a fan of their products which are very good and help with my spot and blemish control (E.g Neutrogena Wash and Face mask), I hardly ever get spots. After I used this product once at night for my usual facial cleansing regime the next day I noticed tiny spots all over my face. At first I didn't suspect the actual product i thought it was just the normal rare occurrence of spots I get once every couple of months but then I got more and more so then I realised the new Neutrogena face wash was actually causing the breakouts all over my face.

As you can see in the photos above,i used up quite a bit of the product because i didn't know whether it was the product at first but now i now that this product is a NO NO! for me anyways so I just thought i would do an honest review of it here and tell you guys what I think.

Comment below any products that break you out crazily so I know to stay away from them x



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Celebrity Style Spotter: Ashley Madekwe





  Ashley Madekwe is a British actress and known fashion blogger, she is of Nigerian (YAY !! ) and Swiss decent. She is best known for starring in the hit tv show (which im currently hooked on) Revenge ! 
Her fashion blog is called Ring my Bell and she also has a Lookbook...which is amazing !!! 

Ashley has fantastic style and is clearly willing to take risks,wear bold colours and various daring prints,living in LA also means she can rock her unique sense of style all year round. Check out the pictures of the stylish actress. ↑ <----

My fave look is definitely the one where she's rocking the hot leather trousers from Topshop ! 








  Disclaimer: All images from this post belong to and are copyrighted to ashley Madekwe at Ring my bell.
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New Year-Wishlist Edition: 2013 ;)




When it comes to clothes I really don't have any specifics as of now. I think ill just head into the sales in January at the location of Dublin city as per usual and see what catches my eye. I actually own the clothing rail in this picture The clothing Rail is from Ikea I got it a while back, it was ridiculously cheap I love it.
 Lovestruck by Vera wang and La vie est belle by Lancome are Trés Trés high on my wish list for early next year.These perfumes smell really good and have extremely beautiful bottles.



 So these are in my make up wishlist for early next year,I wanna try something new so im gonna give Nars cosmetics a chance and try their matte foundation. Im still loving the oil control lotion from Mac  so ill most likely be purchasing that and aslo repurchasing the Lush Love Lettuce mask from a previous post I am STILL loving and then the Mac concealer also.

Im liking the whole fur collar and scarf kinda thing so I am most likely gonna try and get some during the sales in January. These two are from Topshop



 Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and modern jewelry  but are best known for their charm bracelets in this part of the world. I'm currently thinking of rebuilding my Pandora bracelet charm collection.Naturally I think I would get the turquoise blue bead charm (my fave colour) and the camera charm and we'll see how it goes over the year.Ive also included The Peridot ring also by Pandora.I picked it specifically because it's my birthstone (August) plus I have seen it on people and I know time doesn't have a great impact on the silver so you can see it has a lot of advantages I may or may not invest in this ring but most likely I will.

Now, Saving the best for last. I have been a bit touch and go with actual creepers but wedge creepers are stunting (yes ...dats right ? ..I said Stunting) I was looking at a pair in New look yesterday and honestly it took all willpower in me not to buy the ...YET !!! emphasis on the yet,im currently on a STRICT spending hibernation until the new year !! 
So yes Mon amies these bad boys are on the Wish list for early 2013,which style is your fave ?, comment below.
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