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06 April 2011

Essence Black and White Top Coat - Holographic

Hello All!

The current collection (in my chemist anyway) from Essence is the “Black and White” edition.

(Image from www.essence.eu)

Nothing too exciting really, but one thing did catch my eye and it was this little item:

It’s a holographic top coat. Nowadays when I hear the word “holographic” immediately what comes into my head is........you guessed it; Gosh. Well this is another type of holographic. It’s doesn’t have the rainbow/sparkly effect that the Gosh Holographic has – more so a shimmery blue sheen. I tried it out on a few colours below for you to get the idea –alongside the Gosh one of my index fingernail.

It doesn’t look like too much in photos but it definitely does add something different to your nail varnish. Over some colours it adds the holographic-ey effect and on others (for example the brown shade on my middle fingernail) it seems to actually change the shade.

On its own

L-R Nyx ‘Snow White’, Barry M “Berry Ice Cream-308”, Catrice “From Dusk to Dawn”, Gosh “Holographic-549”, Essence “Black and White Top Coat”

This cost me just €1.99 and I’m glad to have something a bit different in my nail varnish collection :)

Slán!

Laura xo

01 April 2011

Yankee Candles

FitznBitz 10:38 AM Fitz Bitz , Yankee Candles 11 Comments

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to get your advice on Yankee Candles. I called into the shop a few weeks ago and was overwhelmed by the choice they had. I decided to buy a few small ones and test them out to see which ones I liked best before buying the full size ones. I learned they have "tarts" and "votives" (which I got 25% off on!). I picked up this lot:

There's a bit of a mix in there!! I also bought a little glass "Rolly Polly"!! I've tried the Strawberry Buttercream and French vanilla (which I liked) and Water Garden (which I wasn't mad about) Last week like a feckin eejet I opened one of the tarts and to my surprise there was no wick in it. I was like "Great" :( But it felt weird, and looked weird! I went on the website and disovered that the tarts are not actually candles, they are just wax to be melted on a burner. Felt like a right mog!! I must now buy a burner thingi. Anyone have any nice ones. I've only seen old fashioned not particularly nice looking ones!! There are some pricey enough ones on the website!

Prices:

Wax Tarts - €1.50

Votives - €1.87 (normally €2.50)

Glass Holder - €1.50

Here's a link to the Irish Yankee Candles Online Store in case you don't have a supplier near you and want to try :) If you have fallen in love with a particular scent, let me know and I'll try it out!! I love candles so will definitely continue to search for the perfect scent!

Slán!

Laura xo

28 March 2011

Yes To Carrots - My (bad) Experience

FitznBitz 8:47 PM Beauty Bitz , Face 16 Comments

Hey Everyone.

Here's my recap of what I experienced while using the Yes To Carrots Happy Face set. I used all 3 products so I can't pinpoint which it was that I had a reaction to. (perhaps it's the same ingredient in all 3?) I love the packaging of these, in particular the pots (they look much nicer in person!) They look simple, elegant, clean/fresh. But guess what? They've since changed the packaging - why; I do not know. It's the complete opposite to this, more colour and text on the tubs - it almost looks more like medicine :( Why why why!! Anyway, moving on!

L-R Mask, Face Wash, Moisturiser.

L-R Mask & Moisturiser

Softening Facial Mask - Reg. $14.99 Image

New packaging in case you're wondering!

(image from www.yestocarrots.com)

On day one I used the wash and moisturiser. On day 2 I used the wash, mask and moisturiser. I noticed little bumps on my forehead and chin. I thought perhaps it was my diet or something as I have never had a reaction to a face product before - and also thought there was no way it could be these products as they claim to be gentle, natural and organic.

I used the wash and moisturiser the next day and for sure I knew it was a reaction to these products. My face was red, itchy, the little bumps were hot and quite sensitive. I took a break for the next day but it was too late, the damage had been done. The bumps were really sensitive and now my skin was starting to flake. Sorry for the gross-ness but we're all human ya!!?

(The bumps are in the middle just above my eyebrows - camera didn't pick up on it too well)

Lovely eh? I was quite disappointed with all of this. When it comes to skin products I love to use natural ingredients rather that chemically/industrial produced ingredients that claim to do all sorts. I have heard great things about this range but unfortunately the Carrots line has let me down. Perhaps the company are right and the cucumber line would suit me better - even though I have normal skin. I would be curious to try more out to be honest!! A bit nervous but at the same time I think curiosity will get the better of me!! I know many of you might be thinking, "you're mad, and in fact in the video I think I said "not a hope in hell", but the more I think about it the more I want to see if I have a reaction to the other ones. What do you lot think? Have you tried this brand or any of the other ones?

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Updated video:

Slán!

Laura xo

My Week In Pics

FitznBitz 10:49 AM Fitz Bitz , My Week In Pics 8 Comments

Hey everyone hope you all had a lovely weekend!I've decided to do a "week in pictures" post today. Well it's over 2 weeks really but I thought it would be nice to share some snaps of my life :) Here you go :)

I have been absolutely loving this dinner for the past while, Chicken (chasseur I think?) from Super Valu, Vegetable 1/4 pounders & green beans. Not sure that I've said this on my blog before but my food habit is cutting everything up....EVERYTHING... into small pieces. Don't know why but I've done it since I was small. I'm a slow eater as it is, so imagine how long it takes me after I cut everything!! Anyway, theres a random fact for ye!? Do you have a weird food habit!!? Tell me to make me feel better!!!

I've been loving pinks lately... I've no idea why!! I'm not usually a "pinkish" kind of gal!!

I've been burning candles almost everyday

Lidl recently got in some old 90's junk food. Love reminiscing!

Me and Cathal have been fighting over the remote a lot recently! He knows how to turn on his own channels.....dam!

I love random trips to Dunnes! Don't know why I felt the need to share this, but I am random!

Study Study Study. I finished up my assignment for college (Social Studies) and I also had my exam last Thursday. It went quite well I think so fingers crossed for my results :)

Beer and Boxing was my treat last weekend! I actually like watching boxing! Twas the Limerick fella I watched. Quite funny! Also a pizza thrown in there....mmm Pizza!! My favourite food of all time!!

I was the lucky winner of 'GottaLoveATrier's' blog giveaway!! WOOOOP! Was delighted to receive the package!! Thanks a mill Lauren!! :)

And last but not least, the best part of my past week was this little dude!! My pug!!! I'm so so happy to have him! I've been longing for one of these beauties for a long time. I have admired them for ages and was seriously thinking about actually getting one for over a year. I took my time in deciding, as it is a big responsibility - it's like having another baby in the house!! I made a video HERE if you wana see him in action!! I have finally decided on a name too!!! Bulmer! I wanted something butch. It'll prob suit him a bit more when he's a bit bigger. At the moment the crows outside are bigger than him - literally!! Had to keep an eye on him outside this morning when they were around in case they'd pick him up!! Imagine!!! Ha! I'm aware than many people hate the look of these dogs but I'm am completely fine about that - I adore him!

So thats my sum up! Hope you all have a great week :)

Slán!

Laura xo

25 March 2011

Gosh Spring Collection Collection 2011

FitznBitz 1:23 PM Beauty Bitz , Eyes 7 Comments

Hi Everyone!

So I wandered into my local chemist the other day on the hunt for the No7 Gel Eyeliner - which I cannot find anywhere. DAM. I passed the counter and doubled back!! There was a little stand of a new edition to the line of GOSH. The spring collection for 2011. As far as I know it was released in mid February and had just come into my chemist a few hours before I came in!! I love a strike of luck! Here's a look at whats on offer:

Eye Shadow Palette: Nude Passion No. 001

Natural Touch Cream Blusher - 003 Fluffy Peach and 004 Silky Rose

Liquid Highlighter Satin Glow

Amazing Length'N Build Mascara

Velvet Touch Lipstick - 122 Nougat and 146 Cappuccino

Nail Varnish - 595 Miss Sweety and 596 Miss Mole

(images courtesy of Gosh Facebook Page)

This was RIGHT up my street. I absolutely love pinks nudes and browns/taupes. I wanted to buy a bit of everything but hadn't enough money on me at the time, so I ended up just getting the nude lipstick in 146 Cappucinno (which is btw a much more wearable or darker nude than Gosh Darling) and the pink Silk Blush cremeblush 004.