Got spots? Get These !!!

                                                        Got Spots? Get These !!!






Is your skin acting like it belongs to a stroppy teenager?
If your answer was yes to the above then the below products may be of interest to you.
I know blemishes can be tricky little blighters to get rid off but with a few tried and tested products these guys have really helped me out. Of course they are not going to change your life...they are only beauty products after all ,but they will help !!

Grease Lightning by Lush:If you have a spot lurking about that looks like it may erupt rather spectacularly then pop this on before bed and again in the morning ,and under make-up. It will being the redness down ,and help get rid rid of your unwanted visitor.

This face mask is lovely to use, has a very pleasant consistency and smells nice without being overpowering. Jam packed with blueberries, and great for skin that does not like to behave!!!

I have dry/sensitive skin but occasional breakouts so when I am not using the above products this is the mask I would use to try and keep skin full of moisture and soothed.It has the most tasty smell that at times I am very tempted  to stick a spoon in it. Thankfully I do resist, but it makes it great fun to use.

Oatifix by Lush:


My routine with these would be to exfoliate first then pop the Catastrophe Cosmetic on the blemishes and the Oatifix on the dry patches and let it soak in while I am in the bath. Then afterwards rinse off, apply Grease Lightning and my daily face cream. Then before you know it skin is feeling much happier!!!

OPI Nail Polish/Kardashian/Jenner colours

I have been a fan of OPI for ages but as it was so hard to get in Ireland I kind of went off the brand.
Then recently when I was in my local Cara Pharmacy I was so pleased to see the brand. The particular colours that were shouting out to me were these two:



KIM-PLETELY IN LOVE:Pale pink with slight pearl effect.(left)
ALL KENDALL-ED UP: Beautiful hot pink colour.(right)

I know there are cheaper brands but truthfully these are worth the money.I would prefer to save my pennies for one of these then get a few cheaper brands of a similar colour.
Of course these will need a base coat before colour application and top coat for protection and shine on top of your colour to maximise the length they will stay perfect on your nails for. So far I am on day 3 and no chips what so ever!!!!

I also picked up this fun glittery little number while in Cara. I love my glitter polishes. They really brighten up a nail and for a few euro you can't go wrong.

The name of the brand is Exposed. I have not heard of them before but they are available in Cara for Irish shoppers.Always remember to use base coats on top of nails before dark colours and glittery polishes. darker colours will stain nails otherwise, and glitter comes off a little easier if your nails were treated to a base first.

Autumn/Winter Reading.

                                                              Autumn/Winter Reading




At about this time every year ,when summer books are long since read, and the sun lotion is used up I begin to crave my Autumn, Winter books,  and things.
You may feel this way yourself when the cooler evenings creep in and leaves start falling from trees, walks outside are more pleasant now then in the heat of the summer, and everything feels fresh and crisp.
Are you a seasonal reader?
I did not think I was until I found myself going through my TBR pile the other day ,searching for books with a eerie feel for around Halloween time. I know!!!! we are ages away from Halloween yet but I was still craving those books now that the heat has left us completely.
I went through all my cosy mysteries, and the winter themed books from last year that I did not get finished  in time for spring, put them all on shelf's away from my other books so that I could see them at an easy glance.These are now eagerly awaiting me.
So far these are the books that I have to look forward to digging into in the next few months:

I esp love the cover of Kate Mosse's book........The cover changes colour depending on how it hits the light. Really beautiful and  perfect for Autumn/ Winter.

This next week/fortnight's reading is all leading towards mystery and murder. Halloween is nearing and these are all great reads for around then(or any old time).

 

 

Montacute House. Well I just love a good mystery in an old house and the cover of this one has been itching to be read for a while now. This week I am finally getting around to it. Review to follow!!

Evil In Carnations,by Kate Collins is part of a wonderful series based in a flower shop.I recommend this to everyone who enjoys cozy mysteries and great characters.

 

Fairy tale re-telling of Snow white above.. Mirror Mirror by Gregory Maguire

 

 

Of course no Halloween is complete without reading a little Dracula by Bram Stoker. A tradition every year with me alongside watching Hocus Pocus and the Halloween movies with Mike Myers.If I get through all these I may also read this:

There is something warm and welcoming about this cover ! I do enjoy Joanne Harris's books a lot and so am really looking forward to this one. Joanne's writing style is beautiful and she always hooks me from the first few pages. Her characters are always intriguing and the story lines engaging. Fingers crossed this will be another gem !!

Friends and Rivals by Tilly Bagshawe

 

Do you ever have any of those days where you want pure, escapist, indulgent reading matter? Books filled with people with too much money and low morals and even less sense..Oh yes!! These books are delicious. I had read previous books by this author before, and I love her writing style , when I got this copy to review I was like an eager puppy jumping up and down waving it about.
It was soooo good, the literary equivalent of Belgium chocolates!!!.
We start of with Ivan Charles and Jack Messenger who share a music management company together called Jester. Jack runs the American side and Ivan runs things in the UK. They are friends from way back in their collage years and Jack is mutually friends with Ivan's long suffering wife Catriona.Ivan is not the most reliable partner or husband as Jack and Catriona have found out many times unfortunately.
Awww Catriona, bless her, she sticks with Ivan, the cheating louse, no matter how many times he cheats on her. They have two children so you can't blame her for wanting to keep her marriage intact but things really come to a head when the philandering pig is splashed all over the newspaper with a new up and coming singer Kendall, and they are not exactly sitting down doing a nice crossword together, no they are naked and up to no good!!!
This blows things up big time !! Jack had only sent Kendall to the UK to get better well known over there etc, little did he know that she would end up with Ivan and cancelling her contract in favour of another,letting Jack down big time!! Ivan's and Jack's partnership now comes to a explosive end and both are eager to out do the other with successful clients.
The story is pretty much full on the entire way  through , I read it in on sitting as I was hoping my favourite characters Jack and Catriona would have a happy ending. I am not telling you if they do or not but it was really great. A fun book that is perfect indulgence!!!!


If you want to read an excerpt of this try  it for free on
http://www.lovereading.co.uk

The LA Commandments by Gillian Duffy

 

 

The LA Commandments is a book by an Irish writer Gillian Duffy.

Jo and Suzie are leaving recession weary Ireland in the hope of brighter futures in sunny LA.
With no jobs, and worrying family members it's no wonder these best friends want to get away and have a fresh start!!
It does not take long to realise they made the right decision when they get themselves sorted with jobs, and a place to stay soon after they arrive there. There is plenty to do in this sunny climate that is far from what they are used to at home . The nightlife and people are so much different from at home that homesickness does not really even enter their minds. Set with their own commandments they vow to not fall in love as they try to start diff lives for themselves here.
This plan is going great of course until some handsome, charming guys enter the picture leaving them forgetting all they had vowed to do, esp "Not Fall In Love"... ahhh we have all been there!!!

Friendships and relationships are tested in this moving story that started off as I originally thought as a light summer read about girls moving to LA from Ireland for perhaps a summer vacation/ short term job situation.. It was far from that. By the end I was a sniffling mess and should have been wearing my waterproof mascara before attempting the last few chapters. The story really touched me and even now days later I can still remember it so clearly and how much I really did not see the ending coming. I was so shocked. I rarely cry when reading a book, but for some reason this book stuck with me . Jo, and Marc's story was what got to me the most although the relationship with Jo and her Father was so touching and sweet, and the strength they gave each other through the tough times was so lovely and tender. There is so much to be gained by reading this , but have someone handy after finishing it that can give you a hug  and pass you more tissues. Beautiful story told by a wonderful writer.

Now, I only hope that Gillian will have another book out soon again.!!!!

Bath Ballistics by Lush .. Some Of My Favourites

                                          Bath Ballistic's...The Best Ones I Found So Far

When this smell is wafting around the house it is better then any candle that has been burning for hours.. The smell lingered for two days and smelled of Jasmine and other lovely things.This one is called Sex Bomb.

This one is called Think Pink.. Smells like candyfloss. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth!!

Geo-Phyzz.. After putting this in the bath it smells like a fresh smelling forest after the rain.. very fresh scent.

Big Blue!!! Turns all your bath water a similar colour while seaweed floats around your bath.. Feels very Spa like!!!

Honey Bee. The toffee and honey scented one.. Such a relaxing sweet scent that is not overpowering.


All these can be found in your local Lush store or here : http://lush.co.uk

Lush Bubble Bars.. Some Of My Faves

                                                           Bubble Bar's By Lush








This is the yummy coconutty smelling Yuzu and Cocoa.. These bubblerooons smell so good !!! You can divide them in half and use one half for your bath and save the rest for later.

Rose Jam Bubbleroon smells like powdery roses.... these are my favourite!!!

This pink and white one is The Comforter.. It is like getting a big hug!!!!I put this lip balm tin beside it to show you how big this pretty pink bubble bar is.You crumble of as much as you want ( depends on how many bubbles you enjoy) under running water.. Then A-hoy there head for the water !!!!

This Golden beauty of a bubble bar is full of citrus scents . Perfect for morning time or any time you need  a pick-me-up.It leaves the water lemony golden with glitter.

This next one is called Pop In The Bath
The scent is divine...heaven!!!!It is so pretty it is almost a shame to use it.

Blue skies and fluffy white clouds is what this bubble bar is called. This particular one is  off colour but it smells lovely.. It has a chill out scent to this one. Patchouli and frankincense. Perfect at the end of the day before bedtime.