Urban Decay summer S/S16 products & a fabulous masterclass with Danielle Roberts

So last week I was very lucky to attend an amazing masterclass with the fabulously talented Danielle Roberts, in association with Urban Decay Cosmetics Mahon Point.

It was such a fantastic, informative masterclass which was held after store closing hours making it so easy to ask questions and observe without being disturbed.

Pic:Urban Decay

Danielle masterclass was aimed at introducing us to the fabulous new Summer range of Urban decays products ...and my goodness it just increased my insane addiction to their products.

I wanted it all!

The makeup look above was what Danielle recreated for us and she made it look so darn easy!

A nice summery look using all the new summer products which I'll show you below but also adding some bold and eye catching eye colours from the Vice palette

First up was this B6 Vitamin Infused Complexion Prep Spray, and it does exactly that. This bad boy gives the skin a quick hit of vitamins while calming a multitude of sins, in other words reduces and minimizes pores while reducing redness at the same time, Form an orderly queue ladies and find it here. 

Next up was One and Done, a Tinted Moisturizer, now I'll be honest girls I love my foundation but there is days when I don't fancy putting on full face makeup and I just want a nice tinted moisturizer,especially in the summer. Well this product is perfect for this.

When I saw this I had to have it. It gives nice light coverage but it does allows you to build on this for full coverage, if you wished, just add more of the product to build it up. The main thing that attracted me to this product was it contains an SPF20 which when your getting older (like me) you become keener to protect your skin. The beauty of this product is its available in six different shades to suit all skin types. Available here

Now to my ultimate favourite product, Naked Skin, Urban Decay concealer, we all agreed this is one of the best products out there,  if you don't have this, then add it to your wishlist, this girls is the holy grail of concealers and as Danielle mentioned a little bit goes a long way! you can find it here. Oh another great tip was you can use your naked palette makeup brush to also apply concealer as its perfect for that part of the eye area

Next up was the highlighters and Bronzing...and a tip from Danielle, Ladies forget about Contouring & Highlighting, this summer its all about sculping & strobbing. After Danielle's demonstation with their new highligher's and bronzer's I am in agreement! It was so subtle and just a beautiful look

So want to see the three new highlighters up close? Well here you go!

The Aura ( A light pinkish hue highlighter, really liked this) Sin (A champagne colour, which I loved too) and Fireball ( A peachy tone hue) 

Close up of the Sin...adore this one!

And a closer look at the fireball one! 

Another tip with these highlighters that Danielle mentioned is, before you dab a bit of highlighter onto your makeup brush, spray a tiny bit of The urban decay setting spray onto the brush, (now a tiny spritz ladies not a bottle load!!) and after a few seconds dab your brush into the product and apply it to your face. This helps lock the highlighter onto the skin and increase the longevity while intensify the highlighter. Genius! All three are available here

Again all about sculpting and strobbing, Danielle used the new collection of Bronzers. These new bronzers are available in two shades. Sunkissed (A peachy tone that would suit our lovely Irish pale skin) and Bronzed ( a darker colour which would suit darker skin tones or if your wearing tan on your face) Both shades you'll find here. I particular love the packaging its just beautiful.

Next up was the Brows and as Danielle mentioned she doesn't like to over do the strong brow that is currently out at the moment and prefers a more defined but natural looking brow. To achieve this she used Urban decay Brow Beater,(here), the Urban Decay Brow Box (here) and the Urban Decay Tamer Gel. (here)

After perfectly manicured and shaped brows, next up was the eyes...first up the infamous Urban decay Primer potion in the shade Eden (This girls is a fantastic product too I love it) find it here, it helps prevent eyeshadows from creasing but also keeps your eyeliner and mascara in place all day.

As you can see above this primer is available in a few different shades. I love the sin shade and as Shirley (Mahon Points Urban Decay manager) mentioned it can be used alone on the lid, pop a bit of mascara on and its a quick day time look for eye makeup.

Next up Danielle used the VICE 4 palette which honestly some of the colours terrify me, (only a small amount of shades terrify me), overall the palette is beautiful with a great mix of shades. Danielle used "Bitter" and "Flame" to create a burnt orange smoked out eye (like the makeup look on the model in the pictures above at the beginning of this post), the Vice 4 palette is available in store and here. (again the naked palette brush can be used for apply any colour or base to the eye its so versatile)

To complete the look Danielle added a striking Teal/Green eyeliner (in fact the 1st one in the pic above) It was amazing and looks gorgeous,.. I need to play with colour more! Find them here She then finished the lashes off with the Urban Decay Perversion  Mascara here, which should always be used with the Urban Decay Subversion Primer which is available here

The final look was beautiful and so striking loved it!

(Pic UrbanMUA)

Oh and just in case your wondering..I couldn't resist purchasing the Urban Decay one and done...so gorgeous and you can build it up for a full coverage look too. Perfect!

A huge thank you to Shirley and all the girls on the Urban Decay Counter at mahon point, a fantastic event and Danielle Roberts was unbelievable talented, witty and so informative. Loved it!

Until Next time 

Pam

xx

And just to let you know and make some of the Cork girls aware...The girls at Urban decay Mahon point are running Makeup courses & another masterclass with Danielle Roberts. 

The next 4 week makeup course starts on Thurs May 5th and is €200 including full kit of products. There is also an advanced one night masterclass with Danielle after hours on Tuesday May 10th , showcasing the New limited edition launch, this will be €20 redeemable against products. For bookings just contact the girls on 021 4536944

*I have not been paid to promote these products in any way these are my own views and opinions

What's in my basket.. March lust list

 Hey Ladies

So a few months ago, I did mention I was going to do a monthly post of "what's in my basket?"..obviously since then, my basket got ridiculously full and snapped in half. So after repairs etc etc I have a new basket again for the month of March!! Hence the delay!

Now this basket is quiet full at the moment, full of lovely bits I cant afford! They are going on the wishlist...I have them in a basket with the belief one day I will become a millionaire!! Half way through life and this is has not yet happened....it will, I feel it!

This is me above ...every week on my dashes around Zara ....

And on that note I know you're all dying for a peep so here you go..

Heels are having their moment the last few seasons and I love them!!  From Top left to right; Zara black heels €69.95 find them in store or online here, Asos Mustard tassel lace up shoes €53.52 available here, Zara Tan leather strappy heel €69.95 available here,

Center: Baige strap heels from New Look €44.99 available here. Bottom Left to right (my favourite row) Khaki tie up heels from River island reduced to €45 available in stores and online here, Miss KG by Kurt Geiger heels €175, available here, Miss KG Electra Heels €109 available here.

With Summer comes blazers/bombers and everyone needs one of those. Here's my current favourite on the list. Top left to right Peach/Cream Lavish Alice Cape €81.69 available here, Zara white turn up sleeve Blazer €69.95 available here, Lavish Alice Cape blazer €74.72 available here, Bottom left to right Zara Printed bomber jacket €49.95 available here, Zara Chanel inspired jacket with bow €79.95 available here.

Well you know me, never happy unless I have sneaked in a few dresses into the basket, loving this baby blue dress from Sister Jane which is available here, Asos Lace Midi dress €56.32 available here, Orange Dress from Irish Boutique Orla's Oasis €94.99 available here, Bottom left to right: Black Cut work scallop lace dress €81.69 available here, Three Floor halter lace dress (expensive but I love it!)€325 available here, Navy lace dress from Shein here, or Verso have a black version for €89 here.

I love a jumpsuit.. or a boiler suit as they call it lately..and no I'm not a bunny boiler ha!!  But all joking aside I love them! I spotted Vogue Williams in a fab one from Marks and Spencers she was wearing it loads in her snaps and its a khaki green one! Its all sold out (wouldn't you know) but its still available in navy for €74 here. Anyhow heres my favourite Top left short sleeve denim jumpsuit from Asos for €53.52 here (Comes in Tall and Petite sizes) Sleeveless Shirt Jumpsuit in sage colour €63.38 available here, Khaki Jumpsuit (similar to the M&S one) €27.46 available here. Bottom left Light Grey tailored jumpsuit with shirt detail €70.42 available here, Denim Jumpsuit €46.48 available from asos here or similar from M&S for €60 available here.

Yes, I always have a want for new jeans and leather pants, and these are no exception...The center focus being the Freddy WR Up Leather pants I really really need these ha!! So From left to right we have River Island Leather look biker jeans €60 available here, also love these similar pair for €55 from River Island here, Center The amazing Freddy WR.Up leather jeans €119, available here. Top right Zara mid Rise Skinny Jeans €39.95 available here. Bottom left River Island Molly dark wash jeans €50 available here. Bottom Right River Island Black Leather look biker pants €40 available in store and here.

And if you're getting jeans well you need to have tops to go with them, now don't you?? So here's my favourites Top left to right Oasis lace peplum top €46, available in store and online here, Needle and Thread top (the expensive one) €255 I know I know definitely on the splurge list!! Top Right White lace tie neck shirt €35 Ollie and Mac available here , Center White Collar Top €115 from Ollie and Mac here. Bottom Left Oasis Colour block ruffle top €36 available in Oasis here, River Island lace bodysuit €33 available in store and online here, Bottom far left Another splurge top ..love it €165 from Ollie and Mac available here

Now to beauty!! I'm about to start a make up artist course this Saturday (so excited)and I've always been obsessed with Beauty products, makeup in particular..so here's the ones on my wishlist ..

Top left to right: Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Blush Palette available in debehams stores, sold out online. Inglot Duraline €12 available here, O. Wow Cailyn Brush €29.99 available here, Centre Left to right Urban Decay Moondust Eye shadow €18 available at any Debenhams stores and here. Urban decay anti aging eye primer €23, available at Debenhams instore and online here. Inglot AMC Pure pigment, I have ones of these already but I want more this one is 22 and is available here, and of course the So Sue Me Contour palette which I know I need to wait until May when it becomes available in stock!! Next up the holy grail beauty book with amazing and practical tips its "Pretty Honest" by Sali Hughes available in Easons stores for €21.99 or online here.

Right the basket's bulging and the bank account is empty...somehow this should be role reversal!!

So if my lovely hubbie is reading and fancies buying me something random for no particular reason, only because I'm amazing haha then this list will help you! But its mainly to help you ladies in case you guys need any of the above..

Have a great week

Pam

xxx

Debenhams Ireland ..Beauty Event

 

This post has been a long time coming ladies, just before Christmas a few bloggers were lucky to be invited to a Debenhams Beauty evening. I am a huge fan of Debenhams, the fact that its just five minutes away from my house might be another factor..but a fan I am!! I love their beauty sections, its always so inviting with all the lotions and potions! I'm fast becoming a makeup junkie (so much so I've joined a makeup class starting in March!!) and I love the choice Debenhams offer.

The evening kicked off with Processco and nibbles, we met with one of their personal shoppers/stylists, who informed us they offer free styling advice, no mater how big or small your budget is. (be it €10 or €100) and that you can use this service at anytime day or evening. They also have a private room where you can discuss your exact requirements and try clothing on at your own comfort and Leisure. This is used quite a lot with wheelchair bound customers too as it makes it easier for them, as sometimes navigating around isles can be tricky.

Not to mention the fact the stylists are more familiar with what is in stock, using personal shoppers  it makes the who process easier for you, and saves lots of time. For more details you can book here.

Then came the fun bit, checking out all the beauty products Debenhams have to offer...one of my favourite brands included Urban Decay...I am loving their products, I constantly use the Naked Decay palettes and also the new Gwen Stefani eye palette, its beautiful. And have you tried the Naked skin concealer..wow.. it's my favourite!

We met with the lovely Shirley, Urban Decays Manager and Professional Makeup Artist, who gave us a makeup demo using the Gwen Palette, this lady has fantastic tips and tricks. Their eye primer is amazing and was top of my list!! We gushed over the make up products particularly the urban decay setting spray, one of the best around. It was a fabulous makeup demo and Shirley truly is so talented. 

Next up with met the gorgeous girls from Clarins who gave us a demonstation on skincare and how we should be treating and  taking care of our skin. I'm a big fan of Clarins, since living in the states a few years back when I first picked up my first product..

From cleansing milk, to toning and Multi active day cream not to mention the beautiful Double Serum, I love these products, from the soft feel of them on your skin, to the smell. I have quiet sensitive skin and I find Clarins kind to it! 

We also had a demo at Benefits Brow Bar, I absolutely love this relatively new addition to Debenhams (since August 2015), its perfect to just pop in without an appointment and get your eyebrows done, really suits me to pop in, particularly with my two smallies. 

On the night the benefit girls demonstrated the perfect brow and gave us a tour around their beautiful treatment rooms. At the brow bar they also offer a range of spray tanning, body waxing and eyelash tinting. And then there's Benefits glorious products, I love their packaging and the fun they inject into the displays not to mention the products. Its a one shop stop to get beautified not to mention, grabbing a few products while your at it.

A look inside the treatment room... 

My favourite Benefit kits and I love how they have tips and tricks inside the kits to show you exactly what to do! 

It was a fabulous night at the Debenhams Beauty event, I've been a fan of Debenhams a long time and pay a weekly visit to browse and add to my never ending wishlist, so I can splurge come pay day. Its got everything you need for Beauty under one roof.

For any information on products they stock head over to Debenhams here

Have a good week everyone

Pam

xxx

Christmas gift ideas for her

  Lets admit it the time has come!...and every year without fail there's Christmas pandemonium and chaos!

I know in our household, we have a kris Kindle with our Siblings...every time someone gets my name, there is a trail of "what's app" messages slagging the poor unfortunate that has been bestowed my namesake! So here's my problem with this No 1. its not much of a kris kindle if we all know who we're getting .:-) .think we mislead the whole meaning of KK somewhere down the line in the early years!! And No 2 why in gods name is it so hard to buy for me?? I'm easy I love everything.!!!

It got me thinking what do you get someone (a girl in this case) who has everything (no I don't have everything ha!)

I've pulled together a list of things that possibly every girly female likes getting...trust me it never fails!! My favourite gifts  I remember receiving for Christmas (Benefit makeup sets, Jo Malone gift set.. & slippers (I never have slippers!!) were gifts I wouldn't necessarily buy myself but would absolutely love, Its luxury gifts that I like but would never buy as I have more other pressing items I have to get, like work clothes or something Id need for every day use...so here's a list that might help any sibling or any man out there who literally does not have a clue what to buy his better half.

The majority of these gifts range mainly from €50-60 and a good few are less than this, I've also thrown in a small few more expensive items in case anyone is feeling particularly generous.

So here we go..............

Personalised Gifts/Unique Gifts

A personalised gift is just fabulous, I always try to get something for my parents and in-laws from the kids with it personalised, not to mention my hubby as its just something they will always have and a lovely thoughtful idea..so here's where I've picked up a few things and a great website for any sort of personalised or non personalised gift...www.Notonthehighstreet.com

 

Left to right: Hello Beautiful make up bag €29.87, Good friends bracelet also have other ones not just for friends €17.92, For the gym bunnies, gym bag €26.89. Centre row: Personalised Jewellery box €47.80 and there is loads of other fabulous choices, with personalised options. Life is a dream necklace €64.22. Personalised Rose golf ball Slider bracelet €67.22. Bottom row: Silver Zodiac Constellation necklace €50.79. Personalised Make up bag with Gold strips €23.90, Personalised Charm necklaces €28.38 other versions up there too with varied prices.

Next up...Make Up sets

Its the most obvious one in the book, every girl loves to have makeup doesn't matter how much she has she still likes trying out the best ones around or limited editions & every Christmas there is always a newer shiner one to buy and try out plus sets are handy if you don't want to pack your whole makeup kit into a bag when travelling somewhere xx

Top left to right: Benefit Feeling Dandy lip & Cheek Kit gift set €35, buy here, Urban decay Shadow Box €30 buy here, Benefit party like a rockstar set €43 buy here, Benefit get your party on Christmas set €56 (bit more expensive) here, The most obvious one Urban Decay naked palettes, any of them the one above is the Naked 3, Smokey eye €46 available here.  Bottom row, Benefit pucker up and party €29.50 available here. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Christmas gift set €75 but Debenhams have a 25% event coming soon! here, Another Urban Decay eye palette this is their newest product called the Vice 4 €49 buy  here

Another most obvious one ...Fragrances & Candles sets

I love any sort of luxury lotion and potion, and I'm obsessed with candles! But my all time favourite gift I received one Christmas was from my brother Derek, it was a Jo Malone set, something I would never get myself but was an absolute luxury to receive..

Left to right Blackberry & Bay Body & Hand Lotion €50, Jo Malone Candle €52, Bath & Body Collection Limited edition €58, Center Row: English Pear and Freesia Scent Spray €52, The house of Jo Malone Limited Edition is extremely expensive but put it in there incase €165, there is a cheaper set Pomegrande Noir Collection for €88 and is similar presentation, Far left White Jasmine and mint cologne 30ml €52, Christmas cracker limited Edition €38, but for more ideas on gift sets from Jo Malone click here.

Bracelets; Alex & Ani!

I absolutely love these bracelets, loads of different ones with lots of different meanings. I have two of these and wear them to death. In my opinion you can never have enough of these bracelets!

The majority of these are priced at €36 with some increasing to €49 plus..find them here

This is another gift idea that I love but would never buy any of these for myself..notebooks, diaries and travel holder documentation, I spotted the top left one "Life can be beautiful" in the Kilkenny shop Its by Disaster Designs and they make gorgeous other gifts apart from this....look at the inside the travel document wallet, it was beautiful and in my opinion a gorgeous gift to receive. Its €42.92 and available here. Also similar here. Sprinkle glitter 2016 Diary is from Easons and €16.20, Busy Bee Busy Life A5 Diary 2016 (no 16 on it) is from the Calendar club and €14.99 approx. available here, "She is quick, and curious nad playful and strong"Notebook by Kate Spade €20 available here. Passport travel holder €20.95 available here

Again any girl I know cannot have enough makeup bags I for one don't have enough. My sister Jill on the other hand has an enormous amount of wash bags/Make up bags for all her lotions and potions and I do be envious of her. I love these ones above from Top Left to right; All about that face Make up bag from notonthehighstreet.com (my shining armour has similar ones too) Disaster Designs Pom Pom Tutti Pink make up bag €32.95 available from all Kilkenny stores and here. Middle row: Another disaster designs washbag (im singing in the rain) €32.95 available here. Disaster Designs La Boutique Wash Bag €34.95, available here. Bottom Row: Disaster designs ditsy cosmetics make up bag €24.95. And the last cute makeup bag is from Next for €11.

For me its always lovely to get a fashion type book/ autobiography or a coffee table fashion book. I've a nice little collection, here's some books that I spotted and handy for a Christmas present..love her or hate her Caroline Flack has an autobiography Storm in a tea cup €21 which is becoming a sell out. Millie Mackintosh has brought out a lifestyle book too called Made,€22.99 Obviously the other two books are more for a girl crazy about fashion, but you can get any sort of book as a Christmas present ..these are just a sample of fashion books available from a number of fashion houses, and the bottom left is the "Whowhatwear" by Hilary Kerr €16.50.

Stella and Dot...

Love this brand and their jewellery ..I spend lots of hours lusting after these pieces and they are beautiful. Top left Arrow Chain €54, Silver Inspirational Bangle €49, Eva Ear jacket €49, Renegade cluster bracelet €54 in silver, Beauty bag, tribal geo print €36. The Renegade cluster bracelet in Rose gold €54, Gold Grace cuff €59. Deja Vu double sided studs come in Silver Gold and Rose gold €39. You can buy all these and more from Leona, here

We all love random bits and bobs ...these are my favourite..first up Family Organiser or organiser if you don't necessarily have more than one person to organise! This is a god send in our house..my sister bought me one, one year and now I buy them for myself if I don't get it as a Christmas present. My hubby travels a lot and this is one way we can keep on top of every date birthday, trips etc and obviously important school dates! I love this one as it has a shopping list pad and note pads. I use them all the time! Great gift for anyone who has kids!  Next up a coffee travel mug!! Need a 100 cups of coffee a day especially when Im on the go ..this ones from Penneys is €3.50. Oh and what girl doesn't need a portable phone charger..these chargers come in the shape of lippy and and blush compact holder. The lippy charger is priced at  €34.99 and the blush compact is €39.99 and you can buy them here. Next up the Wooden box picture frame (I got this for my husband) with your personal message engraved on the top €38.76 available here. Best friend wooden heart plaque €2.50 penneys. And Harvey Norman double wooden phase hearts plaques with messages "Enjoy the little things and Follow your dreams" €2.90 each.

And finally Trinkets..I love trinkets ..the little pressies..heres some ideas for trinkets! (Bits and Bobs would fall into this category too) Top right: Heart Shaped Jewellery Stand €12.50 available here, River Island Faux fur and bow slippers €22, Gift Vouchers because they are an obvious choice and always appreciated. Oasis pearl bow slippers €17 available here. Confessions of a tinderella book €15.80 available here. Copper Flower Jewellery stand €13.24 available here  Fur collar Dunnes €20, Black Leather gloves oasis €31, and Oasis Fur Pom sparkly beanie €12.

Now Ladies if you found this helpful/useful..spotted something you want..then you know what to do send this to whoever will possibly buy you a Christmas present this year haha they'll have no excuses!!

Let me know what your favourite gift would be?? Or if you have any other gift suggestions ..that would also be appreciated ..and finally below..what I really want santa to get me!!!

Have a good week

Pam xxx