Rollerlash... from Benefit...

OK I'm as bad as the next gal for hype when it comes to glitter and stuff, and honestly Benefits packaging just WANTS to be on my dressing table... but I got my paws on a sample of Roller Lash and had to share... 

I have long straight stubborn lashes... I've got every eye lash curler ever invented, I even invested in the 'heated' ones...don't even go there... but I struggle to get the 'curl' to stay... Best tip I've tried is to use waterproof mascara straight after you curl and it will last longer, if you don't like using a coloured waterproof, cause it can be a demon to get off,  get yourself a 'clear' version and it'll set it for you just as good! 

So on the left... no make up... nada...  on the right one coat of Roller Lash! I know right! This is why I had to share! 

I'm all about the tiny wands too... I think its because of the shape of my eyes... I'm not a beauty blogger so I'm not down with the technical side of things... but I can coat ALL my lashes in one go... so I'm loving that! 

The science bit... 

It's not on sale till the end of February but you can pre-order it online... it will retail for €26 which is pricey enough for a mascara but with Mothers Day, Easter eggs and Valentines choccies all on the horizon, add this to the 'I don't want an easter egg/flowers/whatever they dream up to get you...'  just tell them to put this on the list or a voucher to get it yourself! Till then, you can do what I did and get the sample FREE with the March edition of ELLE! (the one with Keira Knightley looking ALL moody on the cover! 

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Be a PORE fessional!

So remember Blue Monday?! the most depressing day of the year? Well wouldn't you know that it would be the day I'd win something! For all the competitions I enter I rarely win anything.. my mum wins stuff ALL the time.. sigh... still I won The POREfessional range from Benefit courtesy of Cara Pharmacy! YAY! 

The goodies arrived and seriously, look at the dinky clock... and it works! Scared the life out of me the first morning I set it! Never underestimate the size of a clock and the sound it can belt out! 

Also in the goodie bag was Benefits POREfessional balm, which minimises pores, which wasn't really for me to be honest and Agent Zero Shine which is definitely more my kinda thing... I've STILL got that stupid T-zone after ALL these years and a shiny face is a regular problem, not because I'm breaking a sweat mind, but I really liked this stuff! The POREfessional balm (below) really smooths out your skin... so if I was stuck for a primer it's perfect... and at 22ml, it's a prefect travel size, so into the travel bag it goes! 

It's quite pale, I have sallow skin so it looks very peachy but it blends to a neutral tint on your skin so no fear of a colour clashes ...  

Agent Zero Shine makes shine 'vanish!' and it vanished on me... 

You pull out all the bits like so...

Twist the top...  

Tap the product into the lid...  

And make the shine disappear using the little blusher brush hidden in the bottom! 

Sweet! If you've got the dreaded T-zone or shine up easily... check it out! 

And for online bargains with all the good brands check out Cara Pharmacy online 
>> HERE <<  Free Delivery over €50 ... Top Tip - get the boy online for Valentines day! 

I'm off to make my shiny snout VANISH ... *puff of smoke* 

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The Butcher grill - Brunch Club

The Butcher Grill is another Ranelagh spot that you might 
overlook for brunch at the weekends... 

and if you haven't been for dinner here you're missing out... it's a carnivore heaven! 

Confession time...  the 1st night I came here Johnny Sexton was on the table beside me and I totally fan-girled... and no matter HOW much I tried I couldn't get a pic of him... 

... sake... 

anyhoo... back to brunch... yes! A big huge delicious YES! 

Usual suspects on the menu... including their burger *drools*

which is a must if you get the chance to try it! 

This used to be a butcher shop (the clues in the name eh?) and there's some lovely details left from that time... The tiled walls, the fab tiles on the floor and the mirrors... 

the counter which is a fab spot to sit if you're on your own and just read the paper... 

and you know how much I like to see what's going on in the kitchen! 

Proper cutlery for my eggs... it all adds to the character of the place... 

Orange juice... so so good... 

The 'Mixed grill' looks like so... with a smokey flavour to the beans which were yum!

Yes... I steal other peoples food... the problem is?!?!

My usual... Eggs Benedict, beautifully cooked on a toasty muffin...  

loads of spinach and PERFECTLY runny... 

Excellent coffee... I can't vouch for the tea drinkers but this was lush... 

We just caught the end of the Christmas fun... 

but like I said, the details from the old shop are just charming 

and really add to the experience as well as delicious food! 

Definitely worth a look for brunch 

and the place to bring your carnivore pals for a night out! 

They open at 12 on Saturday and Sunday... 

You'll find their menus online >>> HERE  <<<

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Dealz nailz! - Mani-Monday!

Dealz new range MAKE UP Gallery - Time to Shine Polish is very pretty! 

Especially the sparkly oneI got! WIN! For €1.49!? Total Bargain... 

The uneven coverage is glue on my nails, this was a speedy job! 

The polish drys very smoothly... 

This is two coats of 'Purple Rain'...

With another 2 coats 'Pink Diamond' on the signature nail... 

My pics don't do the sparkles justice... 

Dear Santa, Please can I have a new camera... ta.. x

OH and they also have this little beauty... 

nail and cuticle cream that smells DELISH! 

kinda like sherbet... 

Only been using it a week so time will tell 

but for the price it's definitely one for the desk drawer/glove box!
Fab stocking fillers too! 

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Stocking fillers... part 1...

It's coming.. 5-ish weeks... and for most of us it's time to get the stocking fillers, Secrets Santas and Kris Kindle gifts...  so there'll be a couple of Stocking filler posts over the next few weeks for things that I spot out there on my travels that might hit the mark for someone you love ...  here's a few bits I spotted in 'HomeStore and More' the other day... 


So we're not all Paul Hottywood in the kitchen, and personally I use the 'freestyle' kind of butter icing because I just get mad trying to smooth it out and YES I buy my fondant Mary Berry! (clearly she reads my blog!) But for the Christmas Season, you can make your bakes VERY festive with a bit of "cheating"... HomeStore & More have got some very cute cupcake cases and sugar craft decorations for the bakers in your life...

Santa and his elves cupcake cases... This box has Santas leg stuck out of the chimney! Bake your cupcakes in plain cases and then place them in these once they've cooled down of just use a plain one inside the fancy case when your baking! I find you lose they lose their colour if you don't... €5.00

These Rudolph cases are super cute! Again €5.00, great if you know someone who is really into baking or just to jazz up your Christmas Cupcakes for Santa!

Ready made little gingerbread men with teeny tiny jellies... 

And festive cookie cutters which double up as fancy and useful Christmas labels/tags, 

when you're wrapping pressies for the chefs in your life... 

Three styles available, Christmas Trees, Snow and Gingerbread Men for €1.99! 

So good they'll look like you did them yourself... I'll tell no one! €3.99

Poinsettias ... €3.99

Candy Canes and mittens... €3.99

Christmas trees for €3.99...

they came out very dark in my pic for some reason, they're actually much more green...

Yes... yes it is a Santa toilet seat cover... I know... 

show this bad boy to the OCD Cleaners on Channel 4! eek! €3.99

And every girl should have one "Ring for a Xmas kiss" bell... €1.99 

I can see a lot of these being abused in town over the next few weeks!

I couldn't resist.. and at least someone thinks I'm gorgeous in the morning... 

and believe me most mornings it's not pretty, plus they're MASSIVE mugs for €4.99

So cute and SO FLUFFY and so festive! Comes in saucy black too!  €8.99

last up... the cutest mini flasks I've seen for a long time, 

and perfect for bringing your soup to work!  €4.99

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