Dia daoibh!

Just within the last few days of 2017, I received what was probably THEE most exciting package I had received all year... the brand new release from my favourite make up brush brand, the Blank Canvas Cosmetics Magnimarble Set.  The set goes beyond just looking stunning.....

Ok, lets start with the obvious; the design.  I don't know when or why white marble became so crazily popular within 2017, but I'm fully on board the band wagon! Each brush has a beautiful copper and white marble design.

Now, like I said, it's not just about the design; it's about the "hidden" function of the base of each brush.  As you will see, each brush is tipped with what looks like a regular rose gold design.  Here's the secret..... it's magnetic! You might be stumped as to why that's a big deal so wait.... there's more.

Within the luxurious and sturdy marble keepsake box is a metal frame.  Because the casing is metal, the tip of each brush can adhere to the base therefore creating an instant and fuss free stand for the full set of brushes.

Not only will your brushes be displayed beautifully, in a row like above, or every second one reversed like in the image below, but it's an ideal way of letting your brushes dry after cleaning.  Because the brushes can hang upside down in the frame, this prevents water from entering the ferrule and extending the lifespan of the brushes!

Included in the set are ten face and eye brushes, which are all multi purpose, but here's  list of what each one works best at:

FACE BRUSHES

MF47 Medium Powder Brush: Ideal to use as a finishing brush for application of blush/powder 

MF38 Duo Fibre Face Brush: Ideal for sculpting, contouring, blending and highlighting the face. 

MF08 Dome Buffing Brush. Ideal for foundation/blush/contour application. 

MF56 Medium Buffer: Perfect to use with liquid, cream or powder products such as concealer/contour/highlight. 

MF35 Small Angled Edge Face Brush: Use to apply or blend concealer, foundation, cream contour, and powder products. 

MF49 Jumbo Buffer: Ideal for buffing concealer/foundation to smaller areas. 

MF48: Flat Concealer Brush. Use with cream or liquid products. 

EYE BRUSHES 

ME04 Flat Shader: Ideal for applying or shading product. Also great for applying lip product.

ME45 Duo Fibre Eye Blender: Amazing eyeshadow blending brush. Great for concealer too. 

ME11 Brow/Liner Brush: Perfect for brow grooming or applying liner to the lash line. Great with powder/gel/cream product. 

I am beyond impressed with the design and quality of the Magnimarble set.  The full set including gift box, metal frame, 7 face brushes and 3 eye brushes retails for €99.95 from >INISH PHARMACY< or €100 at  >BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS<, or >MEAHERS PHARMACY<

Slán,

Dia daoibh!

So, today I mean business and am getting stuck straight into my new Leanún Planner.  I celebrated the new year at a house party in Cork so, needless to say, I was in no fit state to start planning yesterday! But.... today's the day.

So before I show you inside my mint 2018 planner, a little about the brand.  Leanún is an Irish brand  founded by Cork girls Ciara, Éadaoin & Kate, best friends who met in college.  Leanún is a shortened version of the Irish word ‘leanúnach’ which means to continue, to keep moving or to progress. 

This planner had everything I was looking for and because it's and Irish brand (printed in Ireland also) it was a no brainer for me to go for it!  

It's a page per day planner which also includes a full page month view, monthly inspirational prints, monthly trackers such as goal action list, needs & treats, things to download, books to read, people to meet, things to try, and important dates.  The planner is wire bound, which I love as it lays flat on the desk as you write.  

As you can see, I went for the white and mint planner but it comes in a black and white version also.  The planner is well priced at €35 and I have to say the quality of the planner, hard back, gold foiled writing, thick paper, fonts etc. are beautiful.  

Leanún ship internationally and it' free shipping on orders over €35.  If would prefer to try out one of their other items, they also sell beautiful notepads (€15), meal planners (€12.50) or trackers (€15).

So there you have it.  Here's hoping that my new planner will keep me on track and organised for 2018!

Dia daoibh!

A new year, new chances. Welcome 2018!  I'm back to blogging and with today being the first day of the new year I wanted to reintroduce myself and welcome you to my newly revamped blog.  

If you're new here, thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my little corner of the world wide web. If you've been here before, thank you for returning and supporting my blog.   

I'm "Fitz" and I write about "Bitz"; mainly beauty bitz.  My blog is focused on reviews, my honest opinion of makeup, skincare, haircare. If there's ever something specific you'd like my review or give my opinion of, just shoot me a message (my social media is at the top right).

I've been through a lot in 2017 on so many different levels - personal, professional, friendships, relationships, mental journeys and more.  We all have our own things going on and if I've learned anything in 2017 it's to simply be kind.  Be present. Be aware.  Be true to yourself.

Back to the blog.  My aim for 2018 is to blog regularly.  One of my downfalls in 2017 was irregularity.  I'd post here and there in a non scheduled manner.  This year.... will be different.  I'm going to put  my beautiful new Leanún planner to good use.  (I might do a post on the planner in fact).

I'll try to focus on new products also.  I've noticed that there's huge hype when a new foundation, lipstick etc. is released and I'm here to give an honest, real review, not a rewrite of a PR release praising the shite of something for no good reason other than to please companies and perhaps gain a few free goodies along the way.

On the point of free stuff..... lets be real.  We all know bloggers work in different ways when it comes to freebies, sponsored posts and the like.  I myself, do accept products to try, but I have never accepted payment to promote a product.  I accept products for free to try out in exchange for my written review.  Simple. It's the way it's always been here on FitznBitz and it's the way it will continue.  For those of you out there who are wary of honesty in bloggers, I have and will always continue to disclose when a product has been sent to me (even though I'm not actually required to.  I just feel better about it by doing so).

So there you go.  More of the same for 2018 but hopefully in a more regular schedule.  I'd love for us to trust each other here and get to know one another.  Leave a comment if you stop by.  I'd love to know you were here.  Here's to 2018.

Slán!

Dia daoibh!

Contouring & highlighting products have taken the beauty world by storm and there's no sign of that storm passing just yet. So today, I'm giving you an up close look at a multipurpose highlighting product; The Body Shop Drops of Glow.

Dia daoibh!

Primark, or Penneys as it's known here in Ireland, recently launched their PS Pro Lip Kit Matte Collection.  This is basically a dupe for the Kylie Jenner Lip Kit which is available for a substantially larger amount of money.

In the review video below, I tried out the shade Chocolate Brownie. It also comes in a lighter nude shade called Cookie Dough.  They're priced at €4 and available in store now (if you're lucky enough to get your hands on one).  They've also since come out with a matte metallic range.

Slán!