New Brush set and amazing new brush cleaning tip!

Hey everyone!

 So last week I was at the ploughing championships in Ratheniska. Contrary to what people believe it isn't just aul lads, cows and tractor everywhere. But it caters to everyone. There were so many shops and stalls and arcades. It was tough to walk around and I more than likely didn't see half of what was there, but it was such good fun! So, at the retail arcade, I went in and saw a beautiful tan organic stand selling some amazing brushes. The kind woman behind the table was shouting out offers and I overheard her saying the brush set was down to 25€ from 100€. Usually any brush sets there are knock offs but the quality in these brushes was undeniable.  I purchased and so far am so happy with it! If you happen to be going tomorrow I would suggest checking this out :)

 Inside it has: 

"Large powder brush: A full, soft brush designed to achieve a light base application.

Flat Bronzer brush: Use for an all over powder application when looking for medium to heavy coverage.

Angled blush brush: Use to contour the cheek bones with colour when applying blush.

Foundation brush: Allows for smooth and even application of liquid foundation or creams.

Eye base: Use to apply an eyeshadow base colour over the entire eyelid.

Lip definer brush: Use to apply lipstick or liner to the lips and to enhance definition.

Crease brush: Designed to give a light or heavy contour application to the eye crease.

Precision camouflage brush: A precision tool used to apply concealer to the smallest, most difficult areas such as skin imperfections.

Dual brow/eyeliner brush: Use wet or dry with eyeshadow or a cream liner to define the lash line and the brows.

Smudge brush: Designed for applying eyeshadow near the lash line and for blending and contouring to create a smokey effect."

If you want to look at this and maybe some of their other products have a look here :D

http://www.skinlogiconline.com/

Now for the amazing cleaning tip! 

So I had tried all of the usual tips to get the stain out of one of my favourite blending brushes and eventually I decided to try a soap, rather than soapy liquid or gels. An actual bar of soap :) So I reached for a lush sultana soap( I love the smell! but any soap will do) and started scrubbing the brush hair with it and then running it under the hot water. I kept scrubbing the brush hairs and running it under the tap and the hair was soon back to it's original colour of white! :D I was so happy with the outcome that I nearly used the whole bar for all of my brushes. They look as good as new again :D so happy! 

'sultana' soap by lush :) 

I hope this helps if you are looking for something cheap and effective :D 

Thanks for reading!! 
Sandy.S
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Autumn Must haves/trends/wishlist 2015

So it is already Autumn, though it is not much of a surprise here in Ireland with the crazy weather we have been having lately, especially in the west :( 

I have recently been browsing the web, magazines and all websites possible to see what we can expect to come our way in the beauty and fashion industry, I have to say I am very excited! :D

So far in cosmetics I  am seeing plenty of what are called '90's lips', basically berry coloured lips, bronze eyeshadows rather than gold and silver, naturally flushed cheeks and an easy dramatic eye with plenty of crazy liner.

In terms of fashion, it's all about tassels, fringes, bold prints, burgundy, tan suede, denim and plenty of monochrome. It's looking like we're staying in a step back to the 60's and 70's, with a futuristic twist. The pastels have been taken away for the sale racks and burnt oranges, coppers and burgundy are creeping in. I love this time of year :D 

According to Primark, the transition to Autumn will see inspiration from 'the exotic souks of Morocco - bright tiles prints and intricate linework - while elements of traditional 70s paisley also come into play, especially when it comes to blouses and cut-out shoulder smock dresses. Despite many pieces within the collection looking minimalist and clean-cut, texture and print can still be achieved through layering with tribal printed capes and subtly fringed kimonos.'

Primark Autumn 2015

I cannot wait! 

Below are some examples of Boohoo's new collection, hello boho vibes! 

For makeup trends I have located some gorgeous new products coming soon to a shop near you! I am very excited about these :) 

First off is the maybelline color sensational creamy mattes lipstick. I am so excited to try some out, they come in 8 shades from nude to scarlet. Have to give these a try!

The Maybelline Master concealer. I have always loved Maybellines concealers and cover sticks and I hope this will be no different! 

Maybelline's Fit me Range. I wasn't able to just narrow down to one, but after the revamping of the excellent fit me range I just had to include them all! I have tried their balance stick and powder and was so upset when I ran out. With new formulas especially for dry and oily skin, they really are catering for all. There is even a questionnaire online of how to find the best fit. Get me to boots!

Next up is Catrice.

I just need a moment to appreciate these...How pretty does all of this look? And the great thing is...you could buy all of these and not be bankrupt! Just look at the rich purples and nudes. I especially cannot wait to try the foundation and deluxe eye palette. Catrice are really bang on trend this Autumn. Wait until I review some of these!

Of course I have to review this. The Urban decay long awaited naked Smoky Palette. Personally I haven't bought this yet, but I am going to as soon as I can. God bless  my sister for giving me a voucher for my birthday :D I think the colours are very similar to those in previous palettes, despite the different names. Still, I love the look of it, the gorgeous various shades in metallic and matte, Can't wait to try some gorgeous looks with this. 

In Homecare I have to say Penneys always win for me, but I like to browse Argos too :) Autumn winter is cosy season, cups of tea by the stove, slipper socks, fuzzy blankets. But it's also time for students to go back to school and college, Penneys are taking care of that :)

All items in both pictures range from 2€ to about 12€...where would you be going? :D 

Here are some of my favourites from the new homecare range :D I am so excited! Rose gold is a big trend this Autumn, perfect for a girly room. 

I hope you all enjoy my recommendations :D If you try any of the products let me know! 

Hopefully I will have some reviews soon <3

Thank you for reading!

Sandy.S

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Maybelline mini haul :)

Hey guys! 

So recently I was in Boots and decided to take advantage of the great offers in there :) Particularly the 2 for 3 offer in Maybelline :)

I picked up the new Lash sensational Mascara, Flawless Nude dream foundation in Ivory and Instant Age Rewind concealer in Light.

I was really impatient to try these out as I have heard so many different reviews, especially on the foundation. 

The first thing I tried (literally leaving town, in the car :P) was the Lash Sensational Mascara and I love it! It created such a beautiful, natural curl to my lashes and made them appear instantly longer. I was asked was I wearing false lashes at one stage! I would highly recommend this :) 

Secondly I tried the Foundation and unfortunately I wasn't massively impressed. It comes with a small stick applicator in a beautiful shaped bottle. The colour is a bit too dark for me, and it has very poor coverage. I had to mix with another foundation (Revlon Colorstay) just to get a nice coverage. For someone who has a lot of freckles, especially around this time of year, it felt like it was barely there even when I applied loads! It was also very drying :/ However I am going to try it with some different primers and moisturisers to see if I can change my opinion :) 

Last but not least the age rewind concealer :) I actually really like this. It is very light but manages to cover any dark circles, veins or redness. It is very subtle but good. I also love the applicator, a really soft sponge that glides and blends on the skin.

Overall, not my most favourite foundation, but good concealer and mascara :) Maybelline get 2/3 for me this time around!!

Thanks for reading :)

Sandy.S

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Must have Brush Set!

Hey guys!! 

Sorry it has been an age and a half <3 :(

However I am going to be doing a lot more blogs soon on recent favourites and just general items I keep going back for :)

So, this time round, I am going to be discussing my all time favourite brush set.

No it's not real techniques, crown or any other. But a simple twelve piece set from a pharmacy found in the West and North west of Ireland called Cara pharmacies. Now I have wanted this brush set since it came out and for some reason never picked it up! Until one day, there was a massive sale in the shop and it was down in price so I had no choice! My arms literally grabbed it before my brain had a chance to think!

They come in a beautiful pink or black storage case, which is placed inside another beautiful black box, with the details of all inside. 

I tried it out the moment I went home and fell in love! My personal favourites being the C02 Stippler Brush and CO8 Large Powder Brush! I just feel that my Makeup looks smoother and less flaky!

It comes with 12 beautiful pink/black handled brushes, ranging from a flat foundation brush to a Pointed Kabuki Eyeshadow and Blender Brush :) They cost just 29.50 which means it is about 2-3€ per brush! Nothing :) 

Highly Highly recommend ordering online or buying in the pharmacy if you are in any of the areas :) I bought mine in Galway :)
If you want to buy it online or even have a look you can get it here:
Cara Pharmacy Professional Brush set

Happy Brushing <3 <3 <3!!! :D

Until Next time :) 

Sandy.S

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Primark/Penneys Haul for Berlin!

So Last night I decided to use some of the money I had saved up for Berlin and buy some essentials for the holidays as well as my trip :D

I was trying to save money, but you know yourself, you pick up one of those carrier baskets in penneys/Primark and everything adds up!

So at least I had the comfort of the fact that they are (mostly) things I genuinely need! 

I went in with the intention of adding to the list of Leggings, as most ones I own make me look like I've been through a maze and could gladly be thrown out. I also needed the usual, lingerie, socks etc. I bought a really beautiful nightgown actually, red and white lace with flower detail for only 7€!! and it's just as nice as anything you could get in Ted Baker or Victoria's Secret :)

 I managed to pick up two pairs of black leggings, tights, some burgundy plush lined leggings for 7€!

socks, lingerie, a very woolly scarf and a black turtle neck top just to have underneath jumpers or tops :) In fairness it is supposed to be really cold there and I will need the warmer clothes for walking around the Christmas Markets with himself :) :) 

Some smaller items I picked up then were as follows:

Ps. Love your skin exfoliating facial Wipes. 

These are something I only came across yesterday, as usually I get the pink packet for sensitive skin. They were 1.50€ per packet and I tried one out yesterday evening when I came home from town. They have small exfoliating beads built into each wipe and for this reason alone, I love them!! I use a lot of  powdered as well as liquid products in my daily routine and with the sensitive wipes I noticed I would need two or three wipes to completely remove everything. But this was just two or three swipes over the face and bang, the dirt was gone! If, however, you don't like a perfumed wipe then I suggest you stay away from these, they are heavily scented, but it's a refreshing scent that wakes you up :) Definitely recommend! 

Of course I had to get deodorant :)  I got a two pack of the Nivea Pearl Beauty deodorant for 3.29€ I keep going back to these, they are just so affordable and smell so nice. Can't fault these :)

Simply Venus 2 Disposable razors, again, something I needed. They are a pack of four and I team these with the Tesco satin feel shaving gel or the Gillette and Olay combination  :) Perfect smooth legs!

Rimmel Wake me Up foundation

My Foundation stash had been running a little low so I had to but this as it was recommended to me by a lovely woman stocking the shelves in Penneys in Galway :) I haven't tried it yet but I can't wait to do a review!! :) 

Essence I love extreme mascara 

I am actually a massive fan of Essence and Catrice Mascara's and since my last few had run out, I had to pick this little beauty up :) It has quite a long thin wand, not so thick as the brands other mascara's but it separates and thickens the lashes to give them a full look. At only 2-3€ why would you not buy it?

Wet n' Wild Coloricon eye liner in white :) This eyeliner is about twice the length of this! I think that was one of the main reasons I bought it! I said in a recent review of white eyeliner what I use it for and because Ii use so much of it my catrice one sadly is nearly gone. So at least with one that is at least the length of a ruler I should have it for a while :D

This I had to buy because it was half price and I just love the style of this! It is a kind of Egyptian coin statement piece and has a netted material behind the coins to avoid irritation on the skin :) Can't wait to wear this! :) 

9 pack of studded earrings :) 

I absolutely love these! I haven't worn earrings in SO long so I decided to treat myself to these :) They are very elegant, not too cheap and can just brighten up any outfit or look, I especially love the roses :) 

To Pair with the jewellery I also got some rings, a pack of six for 2.50€ a pack of three for 50cent!!!!!!(Bargain) and some pretty bracelets for 3€ 

 The two best items I have to say were the plush leggings in Burgundy that I got for 7€! These are lined inside the whole way down with plush fur, they are so comfy and can be bought in black also! 

And the other item is a Burgundy wool scarf for 4€!! I had it in a mustard yellow colour and it was so so warm and could be worn with anything, but sadly I left it in Dublin Airport :( I bought a burgundy one to replace it and I'm very happy with this purchase! 

That is mostly what I got ! It has left me empty of wallet but hopefully I won't have to complain about the cold for the coming weeks and trip to Berlin :D 

Radisson Blu Berlin

This is where we're staying for our anniversary...ain't I a lucky woman?? :D

Thanks for reading, as ever :)

Sandy.S

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The Shampoo Holy Grail!

Hello again, so, I realise that only a few weeks ago I uploaded a post on the Ultimate Blends Shampoo and spoke about how much I adore them. 

Well...

I bought a new one that I hadn't tried yet and it is the peach/pink colored bottle, 'The Silky Smoother'

I have finally found the holy grail of shampoo's :O

Now I always thought, Aussie or Mane and Tail were the greatest gift, but at 8€ a bottle, where would you be going? 

I got these in Tesco for half price for the bigger bottle and I am actually sad that they are nearly empty :( You will just hear reports on the news one of these days about a crazy woman filling a shopping trolly with half price shampoos and conditioners! Or fighting a woman for the last bottle!

I rinsed my hair out twice using this amazing potion and my hair was unbelievably soft and sleek afterwards. I was shocked! I also noticed it has made my hair grow a little bit longer? Ever since I've used it my hair has become healthier and shiny and I don't have to tear out strands when I brush it! It literally feels like you've just left the hairdressers after using this. You know that bouncy, shiny and great smelling hair? You can have it just by using this bottle. Because my hair was in dire straits, I am so thankful to this brand for repairing it as let's face it, we can't all afford the hairdressers :/

I have split ends, probably the length of my hair, but with this shampoo I notice it has made the ends feel so smooth you wouldn't notice :)

The hurrrrr <3

I cannot recommend it enough :) 

Hope you all enjoyed :D 

Thanks, as ever, for reading,

Sandy.S

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