Beauty
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Posted on: 20/05/2013 in
'Beauty'
I’m the type of person who goes to bed with soft & supple lips and wake up with dry brillo pads worthy of scrubbing the following morning.
I was heading out the weekend & wanted to wear a nice bright lippy. There is nothing ...
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Posted on: 27/04/2013 in
'Beauty'
It’s Saturday night which means one thing, it’s time to get your DDG dress on and some big hair! Trying to find a style to go out can sometimes be hard as you might want to try something new but fear that it won’t work out...
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Posted on: 19/04/2013 in
'Beauty'
I have a huge thing for sleek hair and think it looks amazing with a DDG bandage dress. Taking inspiration from the likes of Cheryl Cole, Lauren Pope and
Frankie Essex, it’s definitely something all girls should rock.
When it comes...
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Posted on: 08/02/2013 in
'Beauty'
The Laws of Great Lashes
Getting great lashes is important and achievable without false lashes. It just takes some careful steps, starting with your mascara shopping. Follow the steps below for a perfect natural flutter.
Be fuss...
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Posted on: 19/01/2013 in
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Get it now – CC Cream
Hot on the heels of the coveted BB (Beauty Balm) Creams are the latest in moisture combo foundation; the CC Cream. CC; short for Colour Correcting has been hotting up in the American markets and closing in quickly on it...
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Posted on: 12/01/2013 in
'Beauty'
With the New Year in full swing now, New Year’s resolutions are sure to be in the mix with the promises encouraging us to revamp our routines. With exercise, diet and beauty on most people’s list, it is hard to do it all! With Christm...
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Posted on: 12/12/2012 in
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So many clients have been asking me lately why their faces shine bright and white in pictures when their bodies are perfectly tanned. This gets to so many people as their make up is perfect but their faces really shine bright and ruin the picture...
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Posted on: 03/12/2012 in
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Berry, wine-stained and deep reds lips are the colour du jour for perfect pouts this cold season. From vibrant pinks at the deepest berry lip shades seen on the catwalks there is a rainbow of shades to choose from. Never to be beaten to the trend,
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Posted on: 23/11/2012 in
'Beauty'
Brows used to be a much neglected part of the beauty regime, with many ladies plucking and waxing their brows away and others leaving their brows to gain mono brow status! All of this has changed with the great brow movement gripping the celebrity na...
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Posted on: 15/11/2012 in
'Beauty'
Whether you love of hate her (after that alleged affair that we won’t speak of) Kristen Stewart showed crowds why she is Twilights leading lady and Rob’s sweetheart at the LA premier of Twilight.
The actress looked ama...
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Posted on: 08/11/2012 in
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On Red Alert
The colour of passion, the colour of love, red is probably the sexiest colour around. As we know make up trends come and go but the statement Red Lip keeps staying around. I really believe that nothing adds instant glamour to any ...
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Posted on: 01/11/2012 in
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Drop Dead Gorjess is thrilled to welcome make up artist and beauty expert Siobhan Boyle to the team!
With her extensive knowledge of the industry and having recently launched her own make up range - Sculpt Cosmetics - Siobhan will be bringing ...
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Posted on: 28/06/2012 in
'Beauty'
It\'s that time of year when there is a crack in the clouds, that lil yellow thing in the sky shines (well sometimes) and we all get out legs out after a long winter!!
Here are four of my favourite products for a bit of shimmer.
Why ...
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Posted on: 22/06/2012 in
'Beauty'
I have to admit i\'m pretty sick of seeing the stereotypical nail art which are done on Gels.. You know what designs i\'m talking about... Safe swirls here & there..
Lucky for me I found someone right under my nose who blows those swirls out o...
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Posted on: 18/06/2012 in
'Beauty'
I recently saw a really cute pic of Strawberry Rollers and I just fell in love – I needed to try them.
I was lucky enough that easysleeprollers.ie was kind enough to send me some. They are super cute & I tried them last weekend....
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Posted on: 14/06/2012 in
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Here is a little something I tried out this weekend ☺
I just picked a deep raspberry by Catrice 2.59 euro (you could use red if you prefer) and painted one nail. The rest I painted pink Maybelline Pink Flamingo 6.00. Then added...
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Posted on: 12/06/2012 in
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Everyone is talking about Argan Oil and how good it is for your hair, the lovely people at Beaver Professional send me out a beautiful gift basket to try.
So what did I think of it – the easiest word to describe it was WOW!
As you kn...
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Posted on: 11/06/2012 in
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I saw these done recently and thought I would give them a bash – they aint perfect – but as I say it I can do them then anyone can.
Paint your nail your fav colour, pick a contrasting colour. I chose pink and purple.
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Posted on: 11/06/2012 in
'Beauty'
I saw these done recently and thought I would give them a bash – they aint perfect – but as I say it I can do them then anyone can.
Paint your nail your fav colour, pick a contrasting colour. I chose pink and purple.
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Posted on: 01/06/2012 in
'Beauty'
While football and fashion don’t always go hand in hand, I thought I would look up some Nail art that is football inspired. I found loads and while the Americans don’t really get “soccer” they do love it on their nails.
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Posted on: 31/05/2012 in
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I had a lovely chat with Kassy last week the owner of DT and it\'s her baby (read it here!), she was so enthusiastic about it that it got me excited to try it!
I received my Self Tan Mist and Tan Elimator on Saturday but as it was my birthda...
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Posted on: 29/05/2012 in
'Beauty'
Say hello to beautiful hair ……. Oh and a lil bit of pain!
These are the hottest ticket in Ireland at the moment – since they were shown on “Desperate Scousewives” and recommended to me by Layla, I was dy...
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Posted on: 28/05/2012 in
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MACs latest collection is Hello Sailor. While I would prefer natural brown eye shadows, I do really love the Racy Red Lipstick and beach appropriate bronzers and SPF 20 tints! Available now in all MAC stores.
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Posted on: 25/05/2012 in
'Beauty'
I really don’t care how many articles I read saying "sleek hair is back, big hair is dead" –well not in my world. Big Hair is Hot!!!
Everyone loves how hairdressers do your hair, but is it achievable at home? Yes! And I...
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Posted on: 24/05/2012 in
'Beauty'
When I was in the states a good few years back I fell in love with Carmex its amazing. It\'s great for protecting and smoothing lips without leaving them drier after, with its ingredients its also very good for cuts – probably not what it was i...
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Posted on: 23/05/2012 in
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I remember when BB stood for Big Brother or BlackBerry but this new BB stands for Blemish Balm or Beauty Balm. So what exactly is it…. Well in short it’s the next big thing to hit the beauty industry, although it has been around in Asia ...
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Posted on: 17/05/2012 in
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Only have 10 minutes to do your nails? Nails ALWAYS smudge? Love crazy designs but can’t do them on your self? I have the answer!
Nail design company WAH Nails has teamed up with beauty brand Models Own to introduce a collection of nai...
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Posted on: 14/05/2012 in
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Everybody loves a nude lipstick but sometimes it can be hard to carry off if you don’t get the right shade.
Fair Skin Nudes
If you have Irish fair skin with a pinky rose undertone you should go for a pink based nude.
&nbs...
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Posted on: 21/04/2012 in
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This week product crush is Maybelline forever strong, the last few months I’ve been rocking OPI and Sally Hansen but you get sick of the same shades, so I love when I find a new product that I fall in lust with.
The colors are bright, s...
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Posted on: 17/04/2012 in
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Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin are the two latest celebrities to front MAC Viva Glam and for the first campaign of the year, MAC Viva Glam unveils the two products signed by the two celebrities.
In addition to offering hip and trendy products, proceed...
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Posted on: 10/04/2012 in
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Beach Makeup 101
So we all know the ‘natural beauty’ look is in, especially at the beach or pool, but I natural and naked aren’t the same thing. You don’t want to look like your off to the club but the no make-up at all l...
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Posted on: 05/04/2012 in
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This week I had the chance to catch up the the stunning Pamela Ryan, who you will see in an upcoming show of ICA Bootcamp on RTE. I worked with Pamela a few years ago and I’m watched her become an overnight success. Although this segment ...
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Posted on: 02/04/2012 in
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In terms of eye make-up, is there anything sexier than the Smokey Eye Look? I don’t think so. That’s why its in most mags almost every day! Kim K is a massive Smokey eye fan as is Jessie J. As I’ve said before I’m not a ...
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Posted on: 01/04/2012 in
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People always think I’m so lucky to be Dark skinned and yes I guess I am in the summer, but people forget that I need tan too the rest of the year. But I find some tans don’t make any difference on my skin, I mean, I know I want a na...
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Posted on: 30/03/2012 in
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Hi Ladies, Fina here - this week I had the chance to have a quick chat
with one of Dublin’s top makeup artist Miss Seana ...
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Posted on: 10/02/2012 in
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The new season upon us, I decided to do my own take on this season’s hottest trend. MAC is my favourite brand of makeup, 3 of my all time favourite ladies have endorsed MAC recently Nicki Minaj, Barbie and Miss Piggy.
I’m not a makeup ...
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Posted on: 25/01/2012 in
'Beauty'
This is a home facial I swear by and if you knew how old I really am
you’d agree J
Here are instructions for 1 deep cleansing monthly and 1 you can
do on a weekly bases.
Monthly Facial
1) First wash off any make up, then use Pur...
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Posted on: 17/01/2012 in
'Beauty'
Top 5 best tanners
Get that perfect sunkissed glow during the cold seasons with a self-tanner. With colder weather here, you are going to need to find an alternative method to keeping you summer tan here. While you could go to the salon, this is ...
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Posted on: 24/11/2011 in
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Winter kind of creeped up on us this year, but it’s now November and starting to get cold. It is vital that we go just that extra mile to care for our skin. If not protected, unpleasant weather conditions and coming in and our of the cold can l...
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Posted on: 01/11/2011 in
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Gone are the days when your mama gave you a face lift along with a French braid for school and thank god too! Braids or plaits are simple if you know how, but performing perfect ‘not a hair out of place’ plait on your self is a very hard ...
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Posted on: 27/10/2011 in
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To get a flawless red lip requires some preparation.
First apply a scrub and treat your lips with a soft tooth brush, then can apply some lip balm.
Remove the excess after 10 minutes with a tissue this will leave you with a soft lip.
To prevent...
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Posted on: 17/10/2011 in
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This is Sally Hansen\'s new range and oh my gosh the colours are so hot and the names will give you a good giggle! Myself and my mum have both tried this varnish, I opted for “Shrimply Devine” and for my mum “Right Said Red”...
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