Showing posts with label Christmas is Coming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas is Coming. Show all posts

Monday, 5 December 2016

Christmas Giveaway


Hey guys!

I have been waiting to post this for ages and I am so excited to announce that I am holding a Christmas giveaway on my blog and social media accounts!

The giveaway includes some of my favourite brands and beauty products at the moment as well as some yummy food and tea to get you through the holidays.

The giveaway starts at midnight and closes at midnight on December 18th so it arrives just before Christmas.

Most of my blog traffic and support comes from Ireland so this giveaway will only be open to residents of the Republic and Northern Ireland (especially as some of the prizes are only redeemable in Dublin).

The winner will be chosen randomly from the entries and good luck!


Ciara,
xoxo.
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Saturday, 3 December 2016

Gift Guide for Makeup Lovers


Hey guys!
  This year has flown by and there's no need to stress over what to get the makeup lover in your life because this guide will fit every budget!

Gifts Under €15

Everyone loves a good pamper sesh and this gift set from Lush is perfect for someone you know loves some 'me time' every once in a while! 
The Night Before Christmas has a Shoot for The Stars Bath Bomb and and Snow Angel Bath Melt available in store and online for €12.95.
I love NYX and their stand in Arnotts stocks three shades of this concealer palette. The colours in the palettes range from dark to light and are perfect for concealing and contouring. At only €14 it's a steal! 
The NYX Concealer 3C Palette is available online and in Arnotts!
I love Better Than Sex and this deluxe mini is perfect for a Secret Santa gift or a little stocking filler! 
Better Than Sex Ornament is currently available in Debenhams for €12

SoSu Lashes have landed in Tully's Pharmacy for the holiday season. I love the Sara lashes and think they would be perfect for a night out!
SoSu's Sara Lashes are available from Tully's Pharmacy for €5.95.

Gifts Under €30
I love all three of these products from The Balm and having them all in the one palette is the dream! 
Tully's Pharmacy have The Manizer Sisters for €28 and offer free shipping for orders over €50!
I love Too Faced Melted lipsticks and need a Melted Matte in my life! This little gift set is perfect for any Too Faced or lipstick lover because it has a variety of shades and a matte lipstick to finish the collection off!
Too Faced Merry Kissmas is currently available in Debenhams for €26


I love Gerard Cosmetic's hydra mattes and haven't had the chance to try their metal mattes yet and this cute little bundle is the perfect opportunity to try the metals and the hydra matte in a new shade!  The Naughty & Nice bundle lets you choose your shade for both lipsticks and what scent you prefer for the mini Slay All Day!
This bundle is perfect for any lipstick fanatic out there and is available for €25 from Gerard Cosmetics.

Makeup lovers are always looking for the perfect selfie light and with Halo it is so simple! This little beauty just goes onto the top of your phone and you're selfie ready!
You can pick up the fab Halo by Tippity in Meaghers Pharmacy for €24.95.

Gifts Under €50


I love Benefit holiday sets and Girl-A-Rama is no different! From brushes, to eyeshadows, blushes, mascara and primer, this set has it all! Not to mention the packaging is super cute and easy to travel with as it won't get squished!
Girl-A-Rama is available from Benefit Boutiques nationwide and selected Debenhams and Boots for €43.
Guys the Anastasia BH Moonchild Glow Kit gives me life. I have wanted to get my hands on it for ages and I know it'll be under my tree this year. For real, if you want to make a makeup addict happy, get this glow kit! Especially if they have the classic pale Irish skin because they will still be killing it with these shades!
Moonchild is available from the ABH website for €38.

I have heard so much about First Aid Beauty and this holiday kit seems to be the perfect way to try out the brand for myself as it is full of their bestsellers! From face masks to lip therapy. this kit will help anyone keep their skin fresh during the Christmas period.
First Aid Beauty's Fab Holiday Cheers Kit is available from Cloud10 Beauty for €50.
I was lucky enough to get my hands on MAC's Nutcracker Sweet Bronze Pigments and Glitter Kit a few weeks ago and I am obsessed. The kit is flying out the door and if you want to get one, I suggest trying straight away! The pigments are absolutely gorgeous and perfect for creating a holiday sparkle look.
The Sweet Bronze Kit is available from MAC concessions in Brown Thomas and some BT2 stores nationwide for €35.

Gifts Under €100

I love getting new brushes and absolutely adore Spectrum's Marbleous 12 Piece Set. The set contains everything you would need to complete a look and is perfect for beginners and veterans alike!
The Marbleous Set is available from Spectrum's site for €77.

Lush's collection this year did not disappoint and if you're looking to spoil someone this Christmas, look no further! Magic Cube contains everything from bath bombs to lip scrub and everything in between!
Magic Cube is available from Lush stores nationwide for €85.

Any makeup lover will know that washing your makeup brushes literally means spending the whole night in your bathroom with Netflix and your brushes. I absolutely hate waiting for them to dry and love Sigma's innovative Dry'n Shape Tower because it speeds up the drying time and helps keep the brush shape!
The Dry'n Shape Tower is available from Sigma for €65.


Another brush set, this time from Zoeva that I have been lusting over for ages. The Luxe Prime Set has a range of face and eye brushes that look absolutely gorgeous and would make any makeup lover happy!
The Luxe Prime Set is available from Zoeva for €95.

There you guys have it! My gift guide for makeup lovers. 
The guide has gifts that will fit any budget and I hope you found some inspiration from it!
Let me know if you think I should include anything else in the comments below.

Ciara,
xoxo.
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Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Gift Guide For Him


Hey guys!

We're nearing the end of November and the holidays are just around the corner so I decided to do a mini gift guide for him! If you're stuck on what to buy your man, family member or friend, I hope my guide gives you some inspiration!

Topman Grey Mark Mini Roll Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt 

I love Topman and think this t-shirt is fab and a perfect little gift for anyone (especially if you want a say in how they dress!).

This t-shirt is available in different sizes online and in-store for €20.

Calvin Klein Boxers - 3 Pack

Again, an easy option to go with as they will almost always be loved. Calvin Klein boxers range in style so be sure to buy the right ones!

I came across a pack of 3 that loved on Amazon for €32!

CK One 


Okay I am in love with CK One and will literally try to buy it for everyone because then I can be surrounded by it (and occasionally steal it). I love the combination of papaya in the top notes and nutmeg in the middle notes, it's heavenly!

CK One is currently on offer in Boots for €25 (100ml).

FIFA 17

I know FIFA is on my brother's list this year and probably a lot of other guys! I personally don't see the appeal and think there are a lot of more interesting games out there but I'm sure my brother doesn't see the appeal in buying me makeup!

FIFA is available from Smyths for €55.

Romantic Break for Two


If you can't figure out what to get your man for Christmas than escapes.ie is perfect for you! You can choose a one or two night stay in hotels around the country for a discounted price! It's like a gift for you as well and who wouldn't love a romantic break?

Check out their website for all of their offers!

Do you have anything you would add to my gift guide?
Let me know in the comments below!

Ciara,
xoxo.
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Sunday, 18 October 2015

Lush Christmas 2015



Lush never disappoints. I had so much fun at their blogger event this week, their Christmas range just makes me so happy! Old favourites like Snow Fairy and Candy Mountain have made a comeback and new editions have been made for Christmas 2015.




Yog Nog has been made into a bath bomb. My love for the soap is so big and I am so happy that I can now dive into the beautiful scent and relax for ages. I don't think anybody can actually comprehend my love for the scent. I can only describe it as a caramel latte but it is sweet and heavenly - definitely something you would need after a long, cold winter day.




The gift collection this year ranges from €11.95 to €220. There's literally something for everyone!
The staff at Lush were very kind and gifted us the Winter Wonderland gift set. It has all of the bath products from the collection and I cannot wait to try out all of the new products!

Little Snow Fairy (€11.95) has pink FUN and a Snow Fairy shower gel in it. Joy to the World (€13.95) has Love and Light hand cream and a Yog Nog soap. I love both of these gifts and they are perfect for Secret Santa! They also have a Secret Santa gift set this year with a Dashing Santa bath bomb and a Peeping Santa bubble bar. All of the gift sets under €15 are ideal for little presents for friends this Christmas!

Thank you so much to Lush for inviting me to the event and giving me an amazing gift!
Have you checked out the new collection yet?
What's your favourite?
Let me know in the comments below!


Ciara,

xoxo.

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