Rathwood,little Bo Peep train adventure

Hey dolls,
So over the midterm break myself and my family were invited up to Rathwood to enjoy a trip  on the Rathwood Express to help Little bo peep to find her sheep.

It begins with Little bo peep arriving in a panic as she has lost her sheep,and she invites the children to help her find her. His name is Seamus and he is a devil for going AWOL !!! We all board the Rathwood express and off we head through the woods.We needed to find Seamus before Mr Fox did,he also lives in the woods and if he found Seamus before we did then it was Goodnight Seamus!!!! The children's eyes were aglow while they peered through the trees looking for Seamus and Mr Fox. There were clues left along the way and songs were sung with gusto by all on board. My two were over the moon when little bo peep sat in our carriage with us and sang as loud as they could. (I bet she was glad she picked our carriage lol). Then we made a pit stop to check in on the baby lambs and help feed them....lots of ooohing and aaahhing and mummy can we get one!!!!
I swiftly ushered my two delights back on the train,minus a baby lamb thank Goodness and off we went again.

                                              The famous Rathwood express

                                                      Little Bo peep herself

Excitement galore when Mr Fox was spotted darting through the trees and headed for the big pond. The excitement peaked when Seamus was spotted having a snooze by the pond,cue all the kids and some adults shouting to wake up poor Seamus!! Now i will say that Seamus was fine...turns out hes besties with Mr Fox so the kids were delighted. All the children helped Seamus and Mr Fox to feed the ducks before we left the pond. Seamus and Mr Fox joined us on the train for the return spin and lots more song singing took place. Each child on board was given a cute little lamb teddy which my little man takes to bed every night.It was a very enjoyable day out and something I would definitely recommend.

                                                     Enthraled by Little Bo peep

                                    Seamus and his buddy Mr Fox having fun by the lake

                                                    The adorable Hobbit house

As we were there we had a look around Rathwood centre,they have everything from stunning high end furniture pieces for the bedroom or living room. They also do beautiful high end kitchens and have amazing crystal lighting for sale.They carry some boutique clothing lines and they even have a beauty salon.

Now we were hungry and armed with our vouchers for free cupcakes for the kiddies we headed for the restaurant. Man alive the desserts are unreal here. The choice is huge and the portions are even bigger. I opted for the marsbar cheesecake(for research of course),and omg it was divine.We didn't eat lunch here as we had stopped before we arrived but it looked and smelt delicious,and judging by all the empty plates it tasted delicious too.I have to mention also,everywhere i go i look for gluten free food as there's a coeliac in our family.Rathwood have an amazing choice of gluten free food so you will not go hungry here if you too are coeliac.

                                 Happy out colouring while waiting for their cupcakes

                       My ginormous slice of marsbar cheesecake...no i didnt finish it!!!!!

Before we left the children took to the outside playground for about 30 mins just before the rain arrived. There is also a huge maze here to explore but the weather turned bad so we retreated to the car and headed for home. The children were chatting the whole way home about Little bo peep,Seamus,Mr Fox,the lambs(that they really wanted!) and the fun they had which to me says it all really.

Thanks so much to Rathwood for having us and if you would like to book a spot on the upcoming Easter Train check out the site here
Till next time,
Love,
Claie xx

Benefits new launches....be still my beating heart

Hey guys,
Now I have been a huge fan of Benefit cosmetics since around 1996 when a friend brought me home High beam from a trip to the US. I fell in love with the brand on the bases of this product and I fell hard. I was a regular visitor to the counter in Brown Thomas to feed my obsession.To this day I have never been disappointed with a benefit product.
So you imagine my excitement to see these new launches,I mean OMG how gorge are these fab new pro.
First up is the New They're Real! Double The Lip Liner & Lipstick. This sexy piece of kit comes in 8 STUNNING shades and is available now on counter at only €22 each. They are all gorge and very wearable but if I had to choose a top 3 it would be Pink Thrills,Lusty Rose and Fuchsia Fever!!!!!!!

As if that wasn't exciting enough 8 new shadows have also be added to the They're real collection. With a duo shadow blender its easy to get a sexy vampy look. These are also available now for €26 each. These are all divine and I would happily rock any of these shades on my peepers. If you havent tried Benefit eye shadows you are in for a treat,they glide on,dont settle in creases and have very little fall out.

All this gorgeousness is available on counter right now....Check them out,I know I will be.
Until next time,
Love,
Claire xx

Afternoon tea.....Ooohh Yes please

Hey guys,
Last Wednesday myself and my mum headed off into the City Centre for a girlie Afternoon Tea and chats in the Clayton Cork Hotel. My mum was very excited to try out their Gluten free Afternoon Tea. As a coeliac it can be hard to find places that accommodate her needs. I was really looking to the day and we were not disappointed.
When we arrived I discovered Afternoon Tea had been set up for us in a private pod known as The Egg. This really comfy setting was lovely as its totally private so theres no distractions. This was perfect for us as I'm very easily distracted (some say nosey....I disagree hahaha).

As soon as we were seated  kasia our lovely server asked if we wanted tea or coffee and as quick as anything it arrived at our table. The service here is second to none,they really look after you .

Next to arrive was our Afternoon Tea platters and oh my goodness they looked fab.

 It is worth noting that there was no visible between the "regular" Afternoon Tea and the Gluten Free one. My mums eyes nearly popped out of her head when she saw what was presented to her. It looked so impressive. Now I've been other places where something as basic as a Gluten Free sandwich or scone has been a disappointment so this was a real delight for her. Genuinely she was thrilled at the variety and quality of food on offer.
The sandwiches and rolls were delicious but when it came to the sweet treats she was blown away.
As someone who grew up when there was very very little available for coeliacs she couldn't believe all the yummy treats on offer were gluten free. She  attacked them with glee and enjoyed every mouthful.
This is my mums Gluten Free Afternoon Tea ....doesn't it look gorgeous.

My own Afternoon Tea was every bit as delicious from the scrummy sandwiches and wraps (my favourite were the chicken and sundried tomatoes) to the scones, muffins, mini cheesecakes,meringues,chocolate covered strawberries..and so much more.
I'm almost drooling here just thinking about it....here have a look.

Now there was so much food we obviously couldn't finish it (and i tried hard )so the lovely and efficient Kasia appeared with some plastic boxes for us to take away what we couldn't finish. My mum was thrilled to see she had brought a marker to label her box as GF as they did look very )similar. It is these little things that mean a lot to a coeliac especially when they are eating out as it really puts them at ease. It was all done as a matter of course and not made a big deal of which can be embarrassing.

Seriously I cannot recommend the Clayton Hotel in Cork highly enough. I for one cant wait to return and try out the rest of the menu as I'm sure based on the Afternoon tea it will be delicious
My mum is singing the praises of the Clayton Hotel to everyone she meets especially her coeliac friends. I think they will be visiting very soon.

Thanks so much to the Staff at the Clayton Hotel for our wonderful experience.
Until next time,
Love,
Claire xx
 

Cork Burger festival....its what dreams are made of!!!!!

Hey guys,
So something a little bit different on the blog today. As you all know i absolutely love and adore all things beauty related.Did you also know that I love burgers?? Yip you read that right....I love burgers. So you imagine how happy it made my little heart to hear that Cork was having its very own burger festival (#Corkburgerfest).

I was lucky enough to be invited into the launch of Cork Burger Fest in the Yellow Sub on the boardwalk in town. It was my first time in there and its such a cute and quirky little spot with delicious food.

We were treated to a variety of burgers, from beef to chicken as well as their Mac and cheese (which was divine,God i love carbs!!!)
We were also treated to their speciality burger for burger fest which was the Aussie burger....a beef burger with roasted beetroot, bacon,lettuce and a fried quails egg. It was yummy although to be completely honest I couldn't eat the quails egg. A fellow blogger was eyeing it up so I just passed it over to him and demolished the rest of the burger.

 Sticky beef slider on the left and chicken Slider on the right....both delicious

Signature Burger for #corkburgerfest the Aussie burger
To finish off our meal we had the signature chocolate brownie with toasted marshmallows on top , washed down with either tea or coffee. A fantastic evening of fab food and great company made the launch of burger fest a great event.

There is a vast variety of restaurants taking part so you will definitely find somewhere to suit your budget. So whether you are planning a romantic meal for two or meeting up with friends for a quick bite you can be sure your taste buds will be tickled.

The #Corkburgerfest is running until Sunday 5th Feb so if you are out and about over the weekend pop in to any of the 35 participating restaurants and vote for your favourite burger.
Until next time,
Love
Claire xxx

Neutral nails with a twist.

Hey guys,

Todays post is all about that neutral nail which is fab at any time of the year.
Im absolutely loving this nail combo,these products were in the fab goody bag we got at the Cloggers Bloggers Group summer event (blogpost on that coming soon ).
Its from  Catrice Make Up  Luxury Nudes in the shade Caramel Confession and the ring finger accent is from The Body Shop in the shade Gold Effect.
The  caramel confession is beautiful as its shot through with a pinky pearl to give a gorgeous subtle shimmer. You do need two coats for full coverage but it dries super fast.
The gold effect polish can be used as a special effect topcoat or worn alone as a polish.
What I love about this is that even though it has chunky pieces of black and gold,the polish itself dries smooth to the touch.
I have had other polish with glitter and particles in it before and it has dried rough,and it would catch on clothes so this smooth finish is a revelation.
This is a fantastic neutral combo so this look goes with any outfit , as a busy mum I love it.
I put this polish on last Friday so today is day 5 and there are no chips....I'm very impressed.I did not apply a top or base coat either as I wanted the longevity of the polish on its own

Till next time,
Love,
Claire xx



P.S. the polish is not streaky on my baby finger I have ridges xxxx

Rapture Event in Peter Marks.....the new era of hair extentions??

Hey guys,
So last night I attended the launch in Peter Mark of their brand new hair extension range Rapture.
Now this is Peter mark first time entering the extension market.
As a brand they spent a lot of time looking for the right extension range to work with their ethos. They had to be ethically sourced, kind to the hair and also affordable for clients.
They also had to look natural which these do.
Rapture extensions are applied incredibly quickly,it took only about 50 mins for a whole head of 16 inch extensions to be applied and styled.

They come in every colour under the sun,so a colour match is guaranteed,or you can mix it up and go for a balayage effect or add highlight and low lights.The choice really is up to you.
It is also worth noting that once you purchase your extensions and have the applied,they belong to you. If you want to have them removed you can and you can keep them and reuse them at a later date. You just need to pay to have the reapplied each time. I like this idea as if you love to chop and change your look you don't need to purchase more hair each time.
Peter Mark put on a great night for the launch,they even put out the Red carpet,and greeted us with champagne and great nibbles. The wine was also flowing all night. Take a look at some photos from the event.

                                                          Red carpet arrival

                                                          Myself and Shelllabelle

                                                      Myself and GlamityJane
If you are considering getting extensions especially coming up to Christmas why not pop into Peter Mark and have a chat with the team about Rapture. They will be only too happy to advice you.
Till next time,
Love,
Claire xxx

Tame your Brows with.....Ready,Set,Brow by Benefit

Hey guys,

So today I'm back with my thoughts on Benefits Ready,Set,Brow. I am a huge Benefit fan,used to get it in the states before it became available over here. Still remember how excited i was when they opened in Brown Thomas in Cork. That being said I have high standards for the brand,so was eager to try the new Brow range.

The "Ready, Set,Brow" is a 24hr shaper and setter. In a word its Fantastic. I have quite bushy eyebrows and even though they are threaded regularly they can get quite unruly. I also have coarse eyebrow hair so if anything tamed them then i would be very impressed.

This is impressive,my brows didn't budge. The gel itself is clear so it can be used on any hair colour. It is very easy to apply and it doesn't dry out and flake off. I have used this product alone on "no make- up" days and i have also worn it over other eyebrow products to set them.

The results were brilliant,my brows were tamed and set but didn't look like they were laden with product.
I would absolutely recommend this gel to anyone.
Have you tried it?? Let me know your thoughts.

Till next time,

Love,

Claire xxx

How I got my groove back !!!!

Hey guys, so for the past month I have been taking Pharma Nords CoQ10 and Magnesium. These were very kindly sent to me from Conefreys pharmacy.. I had been complaining a lot of being absolutely shattered tired and just generally feeling like I was in a fog. Tomas assured me these were what I needed as he was not wrong.

First up is the Pharma Nord Co Q10.
This preparation has coenzyme Q10 in its active form which is well known for providing a consistently high level of bio availability. It also contains Vit C,  which also helps to reduce tiredness. These guys are the business  as they work together to restore energy levels. They are also easy to swallow even though they are quite big. (I hate swallowing tablets of any kind...but these were fine!!).

Next up is the Pharma Nord Magnesium. These are also a one a day supplement. They are bigger than the CoQ10 and have a chalkier coating.I found these ones a bit more difficult to swallow the first few days but after that I got quite used to them . This is down to me and not the supplement size to be fair as I just have issues with tablets lol. These are also good for boosting energy and helping to clear the foggy brain feeling. I still have a month supply left of these as they come in a 2 month supply pack.

Now for the nitty gritty. ...did they work? ?
In a word.....Yes. Absolutely.  My energy levels increased dramatically,  my concentration improved as did my stamina. I used to wake up after a decent night sleep not feeling refreshed and would struggle to get out of bed. Now ill never be the type of persom to jump out of the bed ready to embrace the day,  but  I definately found it much easier to get up as i was feeling refreshed when I woke . I definitely felt like a new woman while taking these supplements. The difference was quite literally night and day. I would highly recommend these if you are struggling to find the energy needed in this busy world.
Check out Conefreys Pharmacy here  and the PharmaNord website here
Till next time,
Love ,
Claire xxx

A touch of luxury with Crabtree & Evelyn Pomegranate, Argan & Grapeseed Shower Gel*

Hey Dolls,

Today I'm back with a review of the most luxurious shower gel Ive tried in a long while. It is from the fab brand Crabtree & Evelyn.This is a real heritage brand which is going from strenght to strenght since 1972.
This brand is known and respected for its original fragrances,and beautiful packaging which go a long way towards making a daily necessity become a pleasurable experience.
So what exactly was it I was lucky enough to receive.... Pomegranate, Argan & Grapeseed Shower Gel.

The rich-lathering Gel gently cleanses and softens the skin.
They says it is a conditioning blend of anti-oxidant-rich pomegranate and grapeseed extracts, along with nourishing argan, helps replenish the skin for a smooth and supple finish.
I say it has quite a thick formula so a little is  enough for the whole body especially if you use a sponge or one of those shower scrubbies and the formula is very conditioning.
My skin felt very comfortable after my shower,not like it was crying out for body moisturiser like it can do after some shower gels.
This formula can also be used in the bath and it is heavenly...I had to try it for you guys
I was expecting a very feminine and girly scent based on the Packaging and the colour (its pink),however its not. It is fresh with fruity undertone but also a woody note which is the from the fig. Over all I found this to be a very invigorating and unisex fragrance.
I had intended on keeping it for special occasion showers but then I remembered I'm a mom so having a shower without an audience is special enough hahaha.
Crabtree & Evelyn are all about bringing product ranges made with fruit, flower and plant essences.It is also worth noting that Crabtree & Evelyn formulas are  free of: mineral oil, parabens,and propylene glycol.
There is a whole host of products available in this collection ranging from hand cream,to body lotion and even shampoo and conditioner and I plan on trying them all.
I highly recommend this brand especially if you  are looking to add a touch of luxury to your busy life,this will definitely do that .
You can find Crabtree & Evelyn in selected pharmacies and online  here
Until next time,
Love.
Claire  The Lipglossaddict xxx

Joico Moisture Co+Wash Whipped Cleansing Conditioner *

Hey Dolls,

So today I'm back with a brand new concept.
Is is from exclusive haircare brand Joico and it is the Joico Colour Co+Wash Whipped Cleansing Conditioner.

Now I will say straight away this feels weird but in a wonderful way. It is like a shaving gel that you wash your hair with,so I was intrigued to say the least. To use you dispense,emulsify and apply to wet hair and leave in for 5 mins then rinse out.

A little goes a long way so it will last a long time. It feels very creamy but once you apply it to the hair the magic happens. You can feel the slip and slide as you apply it to your hair.

My hair was left literally squeaky clean and silky smooth. It is also ideal for colour treated and /or dry hair  which I have  (bloody greys ). It will leave your hair clean and super soft without stripping any of the colour!

The formula is very rich and is sulphate free and also helps to reduce breakage by up to 59%
What I  liked about this product was that it adds shine and volume whilst gently but thoroughly cleansing your hair.
Once you get your head around the fact that you are not washing your hair with shaving gel I  think you will fall in love with this.

It is a unique and innovative concept but one that does exactly what it says on the tin.

Joico is available from selected Hair Salons around the country.

Until next time,
Love,
Claire ...The lipglossaddict xxxx

New discovery........Artistry Signature Colour Range *

Hey Dolls,

So todays post on a make up range I had never heard about and boy have I been missing out.Artistry is a make up range available exclusively from Amway.
Artistry is a range comprising of a complete line of makeup for face, eyes, cheeks and lips,with shades for every skintone.
I was lucky enough to recieve quite a few products to review,so lets get stuck in.

First up is the Artristry light up lipgloss,I got 2 of  the new shadeswhich are part of the Artistry Summer 2016 Pacific Lights Collection. 

They are limited edition shades that add a pop of colour and a big splash of summer to lips.I just want to take a moment to discuss the packaging on these. It is AMAZING. It is very high quality packaging which  has a mirror on the side of the tube and it has 2 LED lights in the wand.
This is genious especially if you like to touch up your lipgloss after eating or drinking etc.

OK back to the lipgloss itself, firstly it has a hint of peppermint which not only makes your lips tingle and plump a little but also helps to keep your breath fresh. Secondly  the colour lasts for hours and the range of colours is fantastic. Thirdly it feels very comfortable on the lipsand is not overly sticky or tacky.

I love love love these Lipglosses and that is a bold statement for The Lipglossaddict !!

Next up is the Artistry 3D Face Powder. This gorgeous little pallet provides you with five summer shades that can be used individually or blended twith these stunning shades.
The shades include a radiant, luxurious blend of shimmering bronze, pink and gold tones.These are beautifully soft and very finely milled.The colours can used individually to highlight and contour or can be used all together to give a stunning sexy shimmering  sheen to the skin.

Next up is the Artistry Signature Colour Blush which gives the skin a healthy look. Cheeks appear to be naturally defined thanks to the light reflecting technology. The colour pigment is excellent and the formula doesnt clog your pores on your cheeks.The packaging is also very sleek with a gold effect lid and it comes in a velvet pouch!

Overall I was very impressed with the range but for me the absolute winners were the lipglosses. They are amazing. I am definately going to try more from the Artistry range as what I tried so far was excellent quality.

The only 2 photos from the night wearing the makeup .....please excuse the crazy hair in the first photo that was after giving little man a hug !!!! The second photo was taken nearly 8 hours later and makeup still looked great.
Artistry is available exclusively  online here
 
Until next time
Love,
Claire ....The Lipglossaddict xxxxx

New Product Launches from Cocoa Brown

Hey dolls,
In case you havent heard the wonderful Marissa from Cocoa Brown has launched four amazing new products just in time for summer.

First up are the Cocoa brown tanning wipes. These promise to give us the same amazing cocoa brown tan with no orange. Plus being wipes they are ideal for travel .

Next up are three necessities, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.
The kind  shower gel is ph neutral so it wont strip your Cocoa brown tan so thats fab. Marissa said on her snapchat that the shampoo and conditioner are suitable for those with sensitive scalps and those with extentions...fab news for lots of you.
They all have the distinctive Cocoa Brown scent. I cant wait to try them out.

I have to be honest and say they were not at all what i was expecting,i had thought it would be tontouring brushes or a contour kit but they do sound good.
Available soon from penneys.
Till next time
Love  Claire xxx

Elite Munster Bloggers Event #embnbloggersevent

Hey Guys,
So back on the 10th April I headed off to Limericks Absolute Hotel for the Elite Munster Bloggers Event (#embnbloggersevent). The weather was beyond crap as per usual but I had such a fun trip up in the car with my friends and fellow cloggers Marie from @thebeautmum and Joyce from @makemeupmua. It was a rare day without the kids for me and I enjoyed it from the moment I  hopped in Joyce's car.
We arrived in the @absolutehotel in Limerick with time for a cuppa and a scone and to have the chats with some fellow bloggers who had travelled from other parts of the country. Then we headed to the conference room.
There were stands for us to browse and shop with including The Body Shop,Stella and Dot, Cailyn, Mane'n'Tale and Meaghers Pharmacy.

Meaghers pharmacy gifted each one of us with an amazing box of treats to take home. Im currently trialling the products in the box and will add the links to this post when they are done.

The event kicked off with a makeup masterclass from the incredibly talented Laura Dempsey who worked her magic on the fabulously funny Jen (ToodollyMakeup). I picked up lots of tips so thank you much girlie's for sharing the secrets.

                                                     Laura Dempsey and myself

Next up was the lovely Caitriona from @RevolvePR,who gave us invaluable information on working with PR companies and brands. She also explained the importance of a media kit and what this should include. I really enjoyed Catrionas session and again picked up some very useful info.

Next up was the fab at 50  Kerry Manning who writes the blog Fabulicious Fifty. She is also a marketing strategist who talked about our Why? Why do we blog and how to make our individual blogs stand out. Such a lovely woman it was a pleasure to meet her.

 After a break for lunch we had the fab Michael from educated machine go through the basics of wordpress. I found this very interesting even though I'm on blogger at the moment..who knows I might deflect to the other side lol

Next up was Emer from Debenhams and she showed us some of the SS16 fashion  at Debenhams. She also talked to us about our free consultation with a personal stylist at Debenhams and that we could spend €50 instore.She also explained their Free bra fitting service...did you know you could be a different size bra depending on the brand??
Last but by no means least was Gillian from Meagher’s Pharmacy who talked  about their online store and also very kindly gifted us all an amazingly packaged box of treats. I did my un-boxing on my snapchat( lipglossaddictc ) and couldnt believe how spoilt we were.  Gillian then showed us the new Stylpro makeup brush cleaner. This is an incredible piece of kit  that cleans and drys your makeup brush really fast. I hate cleaning my brushes so this is something I need to purchase. It does a fab job and its fun to watch.

I really enjoyed my day out at the Elite Muster Bloggers Event,It is always fun and inspiring to spend the day with fellow bloggers,sharing hints tips and ideas.
Thanks so much to the lovely  Erin from Chasingrubychat & Stepheny from S2UBeauty&Blog(check out their blogs Erin’s Blog, Steph’s Blog )

Stay tuned for reviews of the fab products we received in our goody bags,
Till next time,
Claire xx

Sexy Scent with The Body Shop Black Musk*

Hey guys,
Recently I received a bottle of the newest perfume oil from The Body Shop. I am of course talking about Black Musk,the sexy big sister of the much loved White Musk. Now i have been a fan of  White Musk since I was 14 so was nervous to try the Black Musk in case it was too heady for me. I need not have worried,it is a stunning fragrance.
This fragrance is all about sensuality. Black Musk  has a sweetness to it but it also has a darker more sensual  side due to musk and woody notes.Even the packaging  is sexy with black and hot pink labelling.

Perfume ,if you are not aware is made up of topnotes,middle notes and base notes.

The top notes are the scents that hit you as soon as you spray a perfume,they consist of small, light molecules that evaporate quickly. They form a person's initial impression of a perfume.In this case the top notes consist of bergamot,pear and pink pepper

The middle notes are also called the "heart notes".The scent of a perfume that emerges just before the top notes dissipate. Not surprisingly, the scent of middle note compounds is usually more mellow and "rounded." In this case the Middle notes consist of ylang-ylang and  licorice

The base notes are the headier notes and the ones that linger longer on your skin.  Base notes bring depth and solidity to a perfume and can be found on the skin up to 24hours after application. Base notes of black vanilla infused with musk,vetiver, and patchouli.

These notes all marry together to make this "Floriental" a delicious,sensual and quite frankly sexy scent,that I adore.

If you want to try it out for yourself it is €25.95 and is  available from all Body Shop stores ,find your nearest store HERE
Till next time,
Love,
Claire xx 

*This product was sent to me for review purposes however all opinions expressed are my own xx

Joico Colour Infuse Brown Shampoo and Conditioner *

Hey guys,
I'm back with a review of a shampoo and conditioner I have using and loving for over a month now.
It is from the Salon sold brand Joico. The products I have been using are the Joico Colour Infuse Brown Shampoo and Conditioner. I am a brunette with naturally dark hair. I do now colour my hair a few times a year to colour those pesky grey feckers that like to take up residence in my hair (how rude!!!). However, I digress...I find that for a few weeks after my hair is coloured it looks great,then it fades,dramatically. Now I was a blonde for about 14 years so my hair has seen more than its fair of abuse. Consequently it looks very dull as the colour fades.
I was over the moon to be sent these products from Joico. It is a brand I am familiar with as my hair salon uses this range,so i knew they would be good. What i didn't know was how good they would be. They are amazing.Seriously if you have brown/brunette hair you need these. Don't panic if you are a blonde or a red head they do a range for you guys too.

This shampoo and conditioner  are going to be my holy grail. Don't get me wrong I  use other shampoos and will continue to try out other products ,however this is now my saving grace.
Its my "I need great hair right now combo". It transforms dull lifeless hair in just one shower you will see a huge difference, leave it on to penetrate for a few minutes. I had a mirror like shine and healthy looking hair after just one shampoo and condition.

Perfect for refreshing your colour, this range will enhance warm tones on colour treated brunettes,it's also  great on natural hair.
Lets not forget the Conditioner...it says to use it after every other shampoo until you reach the desired level of shine then use as needed. For me i now only use the conditioner once a week,thats all my hair needs (partly because the shampoo is so good ) .It also says leave on for 1-5 mins, as I only use it once a week I leave it on for the 5 mins usually while im shaving my legs!!
Now for the technical info,why is this range so special???
Multi-Spectrum Defence Complex helps protect color against fading, while our Bio-Advanced Peptide Complex delivers root-to-tip repair, protection, frizz-fighters, and shine with each and every use. Plus, we added Anionic Dye Technology to the mix to ensure that colour-enhancing dyes attach… and stay attached.
There you have it...you can buy Joico produts in selected Salons (Kopper is mine ) try it out you will not be disappointed.
Till next time,
Love Claire xx
* These products were sent to me for review purposes however opinion expressed is my own xx

imPRESS nails....a must have!!!!

Hey dolls, today's blog is on  imPRESS false nails. I got a packet of these in our goodie bag at the cloggers afternoon tea back in January. I was so excited when i saw them because i thought,if these work they will be so handy(pardon the pun).

Well guys I'm delighted to tell you that they do work. I'm a busy mum of two toddlers. I don't get as much time to do my nails as id like. There have been some times in the past i have got caught out,going to an event and i haven't had time to do my nails. I hate that as personally i prefer painted nails it makes me feel more together.

These are a god send. They are so easy to apply and they really stay on. I don't think I'm alone in the fact that traditional false nails are difficult to apply. I know in the past i have glued my fingers together and also glued my finger to my nose( i sneezed!!) There is none of that drama with imPRESS nails. You just peel off the backing and apply to your nail.

 Also when it came to removing them they peeled off so easily. They did not cause any damage to my natural nail which obviously is important.They can be worn regularly and come in so many shades. I had this very chic grey / greige shade,its stunning.

For me they are fantastic to have in the bathroom cabinet for cases of emergency...like an impromptu night  out. Well this girl can dream...but i will be stocking up just in case.

Till next time
Love
Claire xxxx

Girls night out outfit inspiration

Hey dolls....
Are you heading out this weekend clubbing or for cocktails with the girls?? Check out this stunning ensemble it is sure to get you noticed.

Taking your outerwear to the next style level is easy this season with the Joe Browns Ultimate Coat.
As with all Joe Browns pieces, it's the details that make all the difference and this classic black coat features assorted buttons to both the front and back, while
 sitting slightly off centre the fastenings add to the quirky appeal of this cold weather cover up. 
The coat is €89.00 and available from www.littlewoodsireland.ie

The stunning dress is ideal for a fancy night out with the girls or a romantic night with your man. Its fitted top and pencil skirt show off your stunning curves, while the peplum design highlights your  waist with its gorgeous laser cut lace detailing. Finished with a V-neck cut and front mesh overlay, this piece shows a little skin while keeping your style classy. Available from Lipsy for €77.00

The clutch bag is from Dune it is simple and elegant.  It is currently half price too on littlewoodsireland.ie. It is a steal at only €30.00.

These sexy shoes are from Miss KG and are €96.00 . They are quite comfy actually and look amazing. They will look amazing with any dresses you already own.

Enjoy your night out dolls...till next time.
Love Claire xxx