SoSue Nail Polish

Hey guys,
Before Christmas i was very kindly sent some nail polish by SoSue range. This is the range brought out by super blogger Suzanne Jackson. I hadn't tried the range before so was very excited to try it out. I was sent out a gorgeous red, very festively named "Rudolph's Mistress" along with a fab silver called" Silver Lining" and the top coat.

I must say i was very impressed with these polishes. They are a gel effect polish so they do last that bit longer on the nails. They do say up to  seven days wear , I did not get that. Now i must be honest I have 2 smallies so my hands are in and out of water about 150 times a day. I am also mildly OCD about washing my hands so no range lasts on me for a crazy amount of time. That being said I got 4 days each time I wore these polishes which is very good for me.

I absolutely loved the red shade,everything about it from the name (Rudolph's mistress) to the sparkly glitter finish.  It is stunning worn alone on all nails ( does need a few coats if wearing alone. or as a accent nail with solid red polish on the rest of the nails. It is not a very gritty Polish which I liked. It has smooth glitter particles which gives a much classier finish. I must say I preferred this shade as a topper over a basic red as it really pops.

The second shade i was sent was a rich silver called "Silver lining ". It can be hard to get a silver Polish that doesn't go grey when it dries but this delivers. It stays a gorgeous molten metal shade that again is classy not cheap looking like some "silver" polishes.

The top coat also impressed, and I must confess I also used it over other brands of nail polish and it did increase the longevity of wear by a day or two on those brands. It gives a gorgeous glossy finish to the nails and because its a gel finish it is thicker its like a coat of armour for your nails.

I had seen some negative reviews so was dying to try the range for myself,and I  have to say I was  impressed.
I think how long it lasts on you depends on your nail bed, if it's oily or not..mine obviously is not!!!

Till next time,
Love Claire xxx

Limited Edition “Sense of Simplicity” by CATRICE.

Hey guys,so Catrice have a limited edition collection that is only available until the end of september.Available in Penneys storesuntil end of September 2015, these beauty products emphasise the fashion trend of the season with must-haves like the Bouncy Eyeshadows with a metallic finish, the Cream to Powder Blush for a matt look as well as nail polishes with a semi-matt latex or mirror finish.

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Bouncy Eyeshadow

Expressive eye make-up looks are easy to achieve with the Bouncy Eyeshadows, which have a particularly supple, smooth texture that spreads wonderfully on your lid. The long-lasting, trendy eyeshadow is available in black-graphite with a subtle diamond shine, plain silver and shimmering rosé. All colours offer a high coverage and a metallic finish. Available in Strike a Rose, Straight Silver and LindaEvan-Grey-Lista. *€4.49

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Cream to Powder Blush

The pink cream blush with a powdery-matt finish can be applied with your finger or a brush. The smooth and creamy texture offers a fresh boost of colour without a shimmer – for a long-lasting, healthy glow. Available in Pure Pink. *€4.49. 

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Transparent Mattifying Powder

This transparent powder has a mattifying effect and sets your make-up perfectly. There is a mirror on the inside of the packaging, making the Transparent Mattifying Powder an ideal beauty helper for a silky finish and a smooth, flawless complexion. Suitable for all skin types. *€5.49

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Juicy Gloss

The Juicy Gloss is the newest icon amongst lip products. Its        1texture feels light on your lips and coats them with a hint of colour in a choice of soft apricot-rosé, bright pink or warm orange – each with a gloss finish. Available in Strike a Rose, Pure Pink and Orange Obsession. *€3.49.

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Latex Lacquer

White, mint, apricot-orange and pink – the nail polish range presents two purists and two feminine splashes of colour. There special highlight: the unique, semi-matt latex finish. All four nail polishes score points for the extra-broad brush, which allows a fast and simple application. Applying two layers is recommended. The colour is shown on the lid of each nail polish bottle – this way, it’s easy to find your favourite shade. Available in Pure Pink, Orange Obsession, Minimalistic Mint and Simply White. *€3.49.

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Mirror Glaze Lacquer

Metallic silver with a mirror glaze effect is highly coveted and gives the nails a clean, luxurious look. Thanks to the extra-broad brush, application is smooth and easy. Available in Straight Silver. *€3.49

Hairspray Ireland open in Cork!!!

Hey guys,so this morning I was all excited.
Ireland's leading hair extension and beauty specialist was opening in Cork.No more trips the capital to purchase their amazing hairpieces and clip-in extensions!!!! The store has opened on Patrick street next to Coast and the store is Massive.

 Hairspray are the suppliers of celebrity favourite hair extensions and its easy to see why...the quality is amazing.Some of their best sellers are the Hairspray Halo,Hairtox,Electra and Bardot collections.
Its not all hair though,Hairspray also stock an array of professional nail products. Everything from UV lamps to gel polish and extensions. They even have their own range of polish too along with the Hairspray brand of eyelashes.

                                                          Some of the clip-ins available

                                                        Hair Extensions( just some of them)

                                                 Hairspray's own Nail polish collection

                                                              Some more clip in pieces
I spoke with Managing Director Warren Logan who was very excited about opening in Cork as well he should be. There was a huge crowd gathered outside eagerly awaiting 10am for the ribbon to be cut and to get the first glimpse of the new store. They were never going to disappointed. As its such a big premises they really do carry a vast variety of all their products . The excitement was fantastic and so many knew exactly what they wanted ,a sure signs they were previously fans of the range.

                                 Myself with Warren Logan Managing Director of Hairspray Ireland

                                                          The queue outside at 9.30am!!!

                                                             Doors open....come on in...



Hairspray stock both synthetic and real hair extensions so just chat to the girls instore about your needs and they will point you in the right direction .
The staff are lovely  and were so excited to be open. They were busy colour matching anyone wishing to purchase a hair piece. They are all excellent in their job having been trained in Dublin since October of last year.
Hairspray had a lovely set up for the opening with Red FM there to provide the music as well a table full of Cupcakes and Pink Champagne (lemonade) to nibble on while you perused the shelves. They  were delicious !!

                                                             RedFM on the decks

                                                              Yummy Cupcakes!!!

                                                    Pink Champagne (lemonade)anyone???


The opening is Cork is the 7th store for Hairspray as they are already dotted all over Dublin. They are also stocked in some selected  premium salons around the country as well as in  the UK.
Expose were also there covering the opening as well as local press as it is a huge boost for Cork to have our very own Hairspray.

                                                   Expose filming in a private corner of the store!

I was lucky enough to be gifted some lovely products which i will trying out over the next 2 weeks or so and reviews will follow.
Check out the Hairspary facebook click here
And their website click here
Don't forget to pop in store and have a look,you wont be disappointed