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

Uriage skincare range

Hey guys,
So for the last few weeks I have been trialling 2 products from the Uriage range. These products were kindly sent to be by Tom from Conefreys pharmacy. I will be honest and say i had never come across this range before so i was excited to try it out.

Uriage is a french range which is formulated with the help and input of pharmacists and dermatoligists from around the world. The range is sold in over 70 countries,and is designed to be suitable for all skin types including the most sensitive. The range is paraben free which I love as I'm trying to cut down to paraben loaded products.

The products i was sent were the Cream Cleanser and the Gommage Integral.

First up is the Cream Cleanser, Now as you'll know if you're a regular reader I have dry/dehydrated skin but still suffer breakouts.
This range is soap free,so I hoped it wasn't going to be drying. Normally I shy away from wash off cleanser for this reason,however,this cleanser was a revelation.
It is soap free but still foamed nicely to give a satisfying clean.It is very silky and milky in texture so it glides over the skin and feels very comfortable. It was very quick and effective,removed all my makeup except eye makeup as i didn't bring it up to my eyes. I have sensitive eyes...I'm a sensitive soul really lol.
The real wow factor for me was that after use my skin wasn't crying out for moisturiser. It felt comfortable and hydrated and not at all stripped and parched. This is down to the ingredients used in the range,including the Uriage Thermal water. This thermal water contains minerals to strenghten the skin barrier and prevent dehydration of the epidermis. I can confirm that this is definitely true,no tightness and no flaky patches.

 Next up is the Gommage Integral. This is a exfoliating scrub that is designed to be used once or twice a week. The texture of this is beautiful. It contains microparticles which just  gently but effectively buff away the dead skin cells and leave the skin glowing. I don't like scrubs that are rough and feel like they are damaging your skin,this is very different. Whilst you can feel the particles they are not rough, there are no sharp pieces yet it is very ìeffective. After use my fave was not red or angry looking which again obviously is a huge plus. I used the scrub twice a week and my make up glided on for a much more flawless look after a few uses. It is also great to use before fake tanning...i even used it on my elbows and knees.

 As i said i was completely new to this range but it really impressed me. The quality of the products is fantastic,fantastic ingredients,smells really fresh ,has unisex packaging and is suitable for all skin types. You cant go wrong with this brand,id highly recommend you give it a try. I for one cant wait to try more from the range.
Till the next time.....
Love Claire xxx
Check out the Uriage facebook page HERE
Check out Conefreys Pharmacy facebook page HERE