A break away

Well Guys ,

How have you been ?

 I know I've been quiet on the blogging front for a bit ,sometimes life just gets in the way and the other half we are just boring sitting in watching telly haha.
March was a quiet month I attended the Fabulous Nima brush event , Niamh is celebrating 5 years which is amazing in the industry , Big congrats to her.

April has started with a bang , I have moved job , I also won 'Couple of the Year' with my Mother in slimming world was over the moon , and also I am just home from a lovely relaxing trip to Edinburgh .

Edinburgh is a lovely heart warming city very similar to Dublin , the people are lovely , the food is to die for and the traffic is mental :) .
                          We stayed in the Fab Indigo hotel on York street , its located about 20mins away from the airport in a taxi or 40 minutes on the local tram .This hotel is so unique in its style and staff it made the stay extra special . It has a quirky yet modern vibe and each employee was just as lovely as the last especially Iiminia ( Apologies if you name is spelt wrong )  who made our stay very comfortable from start to finish ,I highly recommend this hotel for any one travelling to Edinburgh along with its amazing staff it's rooms are drop dead gorgeous , each equipped with a bathroom , telly , aircon , hair dryer , iron and free Wifi , you can't go wrong with the rooms each with there own personality we stayed in a 'Blue room " as I am calling it the bed was so comfy and the shower you could just stay in for hours , it truly was a lovely stay and I know where I'd be going back to all in all a 5 star experience .

When we managed to pluck ourselves from the warm cosy bed (get your minds out of the gutter ) we ventured out into Edinburgh square were we were in the hustle and bustle of the town , we came across Scott's Monument a huge feature in the middle of town that is just eye catching , along with that came the local Museum and science fair which had all the kiddies interested .

The main focus for us was Edinburgh castle standing alone on the hillside it is a striking view and the cobble stone walk towards really gives a feel of what it was like many years ago.
You can enter as far as the courtyard free of charge but to avail of the whole grounds it is 18 pounds and 50 pence a little steep but honestly worth it , you can get audio tours or guides or just saunter around yourself , it is full of coffee shops , gift stores and a whiskey shop where you can learn all different facts about there love for whiskey .

Also along the trail you get to witness prison cells , food halls , hanging quarters and the grand hall and the pet cemetery  all in all you get to learn so much about Scotland's history and just looking at the beautiful scenery alone is worth the money , Anyone thinking of going to Edinburgh really should consider the Castle its a day trip of it's own .




Also while we were there I was eager to get all the Harry potter things in that I could as J.K Rowling was inspired a lot by the buildings there and I can see why ,Sadly I didn't get to do the Harry potter escape room but I got to go to Diagon house which is an entire shop dedicated to Harry potter and everything related it gave me a real feel of what Diagon alley must be like , the stuff they have in store are real collectors items and even to see them is beautiful , I purchased a few charms to remember the fab experience and to with that on the same street the had the owl Habitat who where raising funds for the upkeep of the owls so it went nicely hand in hand , if you have any interest in Harry potter then its definitely a shop to visit located on Victoria street its a rare find .

Along with the square comes the shopping it is filled with River island , Zara , Primark off course and lots more , the pubs are lovely and similar to home all quite close together you wouldn't get lost doing a pub crawl anyways so if it's a shopping spree or a hen weekend Edinburgh can tickle any fancy .


Lastly the food is amazing and although there big on here fish dishes they cater to all , there fab sandwich filled menu from Conans or you can get any pie known to man or for  a lovely breakfast from Lloyd's no.1 bar located in the Omni shopping centre (yes they have one too )

Overall Edinburgh was a delightful Experience and I would certainly go back in a heartbeat the flight is only 40 minutes across the pond so it's a winner all round


Cheers for reading guys , let me know if you have been ?


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Have a smashing week Mwahhhhh


                 

January Favourites

Hey guys ,:)

Long time no talk ,hope everyone is well can you believe we are one month down in 2018 already , it's scary it will be December before we know it :P.


So I said I would jump back into the swing of things with a simple Favourite's post as I always get asked about certain products .




So here we go


1.Schwarzkopf got2b glued spray 300ml


If like me no product can hold curls in your hair  then you haven't tried this bad boy ,OMG now you do need to wash your hair after using it , but it will definitely hold your hairstyle in place, its spray nozzle helps you to accurately get the product where it's needed  .It is a little bit pricey retailing at €6 a bottle but honestly it is worth it , I get mine in Boots and its yellow vibrancy helps it stand out I give this 4/5 rating its so good .


                                     

                                   

                                 

got2b glues hairspray held my hair for this whole event 

2.Bbold 200ml Tan Liquid

Anyone who follows me will know I swear by his tan ,It turns out so natural and has no smell and dries rapidly which is an added bonus for us all , €9.95 a bottle I get roughly a month out of a full bottle that is with maybe doing two applications some days depending on what I'm doing or how "dark " I want to be . The Bbold tan comes in a lotion form and in a medium coverage if you just like a glow and not to be Mahog like me :) . I find it best applied with a mitt for your body and a make up brush for feet and hands just to ensure an even finish ,I give this 5/5 rating I love this tan .



                                     

                                 

Bbold liquid tan in dark 

3.Aussie miracle recharge colour conditioning spray 250ml

The change in weather we really need to look after our hair and skin especially ,so I have been using this leave in conditioner to just keep my hair hydrated and it can be quite brittle during the cold months . Its expensive enough at €7 a bottle but it last a life time I only use a few sprays just in the ends of my hair and the front part at my scalp . It's also specifically tailored for coloured hair so won'

t strip any colour out and will lock in the moisture needed to rescue your hair .I normally pick mine up in Hickey's pharmacy or Boots , the only downfall is  with products like this I wish they  came in bigger bottles lie 500ml or so , I give this product a 4.5/5 as it does it's job .




                                 

4.Freedom pro-studio Fixing spray 100ml

This setting spray is worth every penny , especially if they have oily skin like me it has an anti shine in it which keeps the oily face look at bay . Its approx €12 a bottle and I simply  just spritz my face with this when I'm finished my make up or a client and it also leaves the face feeling refreshed after loading it with product so it just seals in all the moisture for the skin so it can breathe .I give this a 5/5 rating as its the only setting spray  that has worked on oily skin so great job freedom




                                             

5. Rimmel Match perfection 30ml foundation & Sleek Barekissed illuminator 30ml

We all know I rant and rave about this combo all the time on snap chat but it's just one of those things that works so if it ain't broke in all that jazz. I have been using This foundation for a good 5/6 years now and people are always shocked when I say Rimmel as they expected it to be mad expensive , I love Inglot HD foundation but for everyday wear this one is just a beauty and at €10.70 a bottle its a fraction of what we pay for high end brands . Shade 400 is my colour as I wear a lot of tan so it blends nicely and its consistency is just lovely , I love the glow that the illuminator leaves on the skin
I wear Cuba its a gorgeous peachy tone and  leaves you with that subtle glow it retails at roughly €11 but  I adore this combination I give it a 5/5 .





                                                           

There are also some honourable mentions


For any contact lens wearers these eye drops are so good for reviving tired sore eyes , I get both in boots and there handy to just keep he eye refreshed as anyone who wears contacts knows how sore your eyes can get after a long day



                                         

Soap & glory I'm a huge fan and love the smell of there products but this Righteous butter leaves the skin so soft and gentle plus you only need to use  the smallest amount so it last longer and the packaging is pretty .
                                                     

Lastly Nivea always smells Divine but this shower creme is so rich and hydrating it really lathers into the skin leaving no irritation  to the skin plus the smell of cherry blossom is very pleasant .


                                                       

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Have a great weekend everyone


MWAH xxx