There are few things in this world I consider myself an expert on.. but tea is hands down one of them. Not only is it comforting but it also has some pretty great health benefits. When I’m not nursing a giant mug of Lyons, I’m usually reaching for one of these bad boys… Turmeric ThisContinue reading “4 Health-boosting herbal teas to try”
Category Archives: Vitamins
A Tiny Slice of Kate meets Charlotte Tilbury
I bet that caught your attention! Charlotte Tilburry is the one name that is guaranteed to send excited chills down any make-up lovers spine. There is no denying that Ms. Tilbury is definitely the lady of the moment. Famously known as the main make-up artist to stars such as Kate Moss, her make-up rangeContinue reading “A Tiny Slice of Kate meets Charlotte Tilbury”
My Current Skincare Routine (Combination/Sensitive Skin)
I put my hands up and admit that my skin care routine changes like the weather! My skin changes season to season, rain to sunshine so my routine needs to adapt accordingly. Recently, my skin suffered a pretty nasty reaction which made my skin angry, very dry and even more sensitive than usual. To combatContinue reading “My Current Skincare Routine (Combination/Sensitive Skin)”
Lush BB Seaweed Fresh Face Mask; My thoughts
It’s no secret that I am a self-confessed Lush-fanatic. If they’ve made it, I want it! Over the years, I’ve worked my way through their fresh face masks, eager to find THE ONE. Oatifix has always been a staple for me as it relaxes my skin and smells goddamn delicious. However, I’ve never felt thatContinue reading “Lush BB Seaweed Fresh Face Mask; My thoughts”
Beauty Myths: Busted #1: Over-using Products
One of the most annoying beauty myths around is that we need to use large amounts of a product in order to reap the most benefits! We’ve all read the labels : “Apply a generous layer” ,”slather a thick layer”… while this feels good on your skin and can sometimes be fun, it’s also completelyContinue reading “Beauty Myths: Busted #1: Over-using Products”
Sleepingbootay Reviews: Bourjois Happy Light Matte Serum Primer
Gosh, it’s been donkey’s years since I’ve tried a Bourjois base product and I’m kicking myself for it now! On a whim recently in my local Boots, I picked up this primer in the hope it would solve my mid-day shiny face issue. I didn’t have a huge amount of faith as I haveContinue reading “Sleepingbootay Reviews: Bourjois Happy Light Matte Serum Primer”
Why you need: Flaxseed
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the world has been obsessed with seeds lately. Chocolate chips have been replaced with pumpkin seeds in our morning muffins and chia seeds are fastly becoming just as popular as fruit when it comes to what to put in our smoothies. One particular seed thatContinue reading “Why you need: Flaxseed”
My current favourites :)
Yikes! I’ve been poor at keeping up with the whole monthly favourites jazz that other blogs seem to do so effortlessly. The reality is that sometimes I just don’t have enough interesting favourites to share, so why bore you with the same products over and over again? Recently however, I have been trying and testingContinue reading “My current favourites :)”
What I have learned from Sex and the City…
When life gets a little too much or takes an unexpected turn, most people pray to their God, others soul search, I… consult Sex and the City. Far from being just your typical girly show, Sex and the City has taught me so many practical life lessons that I feel almost an obligation to shareContinue reading “What I have learned from Sex and the City…”
The Sunday Post: Putting a little Spring in my step :)
While Spring in Ireland is rather a figure of speech rather than a certainty, it’s pretty hard to drag ourselves away from the cosy winter routine. I, for one, was getting far too comfortable in my onesies and snoods but I’ve finally decided to embrace Spring…even if it really has yet to “sprung”! 1) Beauty: FirstContinue reading “The Sunday Post: Putting a little Spring in my step :)”