Wednesday, March 30, 2011

To Rotate or Not Rotate

Right, I hate gimicks in makeup. They really irritate me. I frequently suspect that the particular company is compensating for a rubbish product by packaging them up fancily and adding some such trick as a rotating motor.
So when I was given the Volume Fast & Perfect mascara from Bourjois to try I was cynical to say the least! Now I'm not generally a cynical person, but having been a makeup artist for 17 years now, it's fair to say that I've seen a lot of new ideas and notions come to the market with the idea of making them stand out from the crowd. I am a fan of the classic application techniques...they're classics 'cos they work right?! So I would tend to sit on the side of the fence called 'don't mess with the rules'.
Anyway I tried it. What did I think? I bloody loved it!
Once I got over the (slight) irritation from my 'gimick radar' I persevered and figured out how best to use it. The brush has three settings; both directions and still. I found that if you have it rotating away from your lashes,  hold the brush at the roots and look down towards the ground as you sweep the brush to the ends of the hairs, you will get a fantastic covering of mascara. Evenly. And on every single lash!
Best not to rotate the brush on the lower lashes as it can get a bit messy. I curl my lashes beforehand and am completely happy with this mascara...it is a great, deep black. It is fine for my sensitive eyes and easy enough to remove. Being from the Bourjois stable, it's a great price as always.

My cynical self is eating humble pie.

Lulu is 2


 So my little girl turned two on Monday...


Here she is having a birthday bubble extravaganza with my brother, her uncle John.


I love this picture of her. To me it sums up her beautiful enthusiasm for everything. Arms outstretched to life and all that it contains...


 She makes me happy everyday, her playfulness, sweetness and pure comedic genius (in a baby way) never fails to have me crying tears of laughter and joy...


I can't believe she is two now. It feels like such a short time yet also the longest time. She is only new but I can't remember life without her...


So Happy Birthday my beautiful girl...


I love you...

Ballet Baby



I just love this clip!
She looks like how I think Lu will look in ballet class...

Friday, March 25, 2011

Nail Colour of the Week



Fast and Fuchsia by Rimmel is my current fave for my nails. I love it's brightness and I find it suits my pale skin better than the coral tones which I also love but will leave till the Summer when I have more of a glow.
As you can see, it's one of the wonderful 60 seconds range which is totally necessary when you are mother to an almost two-year old and time to allow nails to dry whilst flicking through Vogue is a luxury from days gone by!

Queen of the Bobs


She rocks it like no other!

Bright White


Nothing beats the serenity of white interiors...


A white table setting and fresh flowers in clear glass is perfection to me...


 Gorgeous frame wall...


I love the big mirror, the light fittings and the pots on the floor...


Nice way to display books...


 Check out the tiles on the wall and the wood table...


 I want this room..badly!


Beautiful bedroom...

(pics from decorology )

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Tablescape

Now this is a dinner party I wish I was at!

Of late I have been trawling through some beautiful styling sites to gain inspiration for The Dalkey Food Company. I am excited to be the resident stylist for events we cater...

There is nothing I don't like about this tablescape...

And this food? right up my street!

Mouth watering yet?!

(seen on Rue magazine )
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