I know it seems like a really really long time away but now is the optimal time to start with Laser Hair Removal if you’re thinking about doing it in time for next Summer. Here’s the down low on my experience of the process:
The place: Laserway Dundrum (located in the Dundrum shopping centre)
The therapists: All of them are fab!
The process: Over the space of about a year I went every month to get a treatment done. The treatment lasted about one hour each time (I was getting quite a few areas done so this can be a lot less). They have a fantastic new laser machine here that is virtually pain free. It’s a little bit like the whole waxing thing where you will find that some areas are more sensitive then others but overall it’s not too bad at all. You’ll have shaved the area in advance of coming in, they then apply a cooling aloe vera gel and the laser is rubbed over your skin for short periods of time.
The results: Were incredible. I can’t speak highly enough of this treatment. If you have strong dark hair it’s a must. I’m still waiting to hear from someone who’s had lighter hair try it out but from my experience and a few of my friends so far I’ve heard nothing but good things.
Things to note: You cannot go out in the sun during or before the process for a few months – hence now is a good time to get it done while you’re wrapped up in your winter woolies.
You also can’t use fake tan during the process – again good time to be wrapped up in tights etc!
It is so important to go somewhere reputable. This is not a treatment where I would recommend going for the cheapest deal. It’s too risky when lasers are involved. Do your research before you sign up!
www.laserway.ie
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Friday, 18 November 2011
Bobbi Brown Christmas & Party 2011 collection
I really love the new Bobbi Brown's Christmas collection - they've really pulled out all the stops this year to make sure there's something for everyone in this palette-centered line.
Their signature plain black packaging has had a glamorous makeover, adding a chrome border to the cases for the party season. Their collection includes a fragrance, brush sets, a travel kits, eye shadow, eye liners and their lip palette celebrating their 20th birthday.
One of the highlights of this collection has to be their dual ended eyeliners. I really like this silver and black one. It has good staying powder and the silver ads some glam to the look!
The collection is available from all Bobby Brown concessions.
Thursday, 17 November 2011
No bake white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake
This is a take on the Gordon Ramsay no bake cheesecake recipe. It's a really easy dessert to make in advance of friends coming over. It's lovely served in little shot glasses as you only really need a taster it's so rich and delicious!
Ingredients
Ingredients
Topping
- 8 Digestive biscuits
- 6 tablespoons caster sugar
- 100 g unsalted butter
White chocolate and raspberry cream cheese
- 400 g cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons icing sugar
- Juice of 1/2 Lemon
- 1 Vanilla pod split
- 600 ml Double cream
- white chocolate bar
- 200g raspberries
To finish
- Grated white chocolate to dust
Method
Make the base first. Coarsely grind the biscuits in a food processor. Melt the sugar in a heavy-based non-stick pan until it begins to caramelise, then carefully add the butter, shaking the pan to mix the caramel with the butter as it melts. Add the ground biscuits and toss to coat in the caramel. Put a small amount of the biscuit mixture into each glass.
For the vanilla cream cheese, put the cream cheese, icing sugar and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the seeds from the vanilla pod and beat until smooth. In another bowl, lightly whip the cream to soft peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture. Add the raspberries into the mixture and grate the bar of chocolate in too. Then stir.
Fill with the shot glasses with the cream cheese mixture and level the tops with the back of a knife. Chill until ready to serve.
If you've any raspberries left over add to the top for decoration before serving and grate some more white chocolate over them. Voila! Amazing easy cheesecake!
Top pick of boots for Winter
Reiss Moon boots - £156 (were £195)
These are part of the 40th Collection. The Moon is a soft suede ankle boot with inside zip, and glamorous textured gold platform and heel.

River Island light brown boots - £110
Knee high boots with gold r.i logo detail, heel height 9cm.
Aldo Catto boots - £130
A tone-on-tone fringe detail down the side accentuates the modern Boho vibe of these tall boots. Other great features include wedge heel and almond-shaped toe.
Rock and Shop update - the discounts!
The Dazzling Discounts available tonight:
a|wear – 25% | Accessorize – 20% | Aldo - 10% | BCool – 10%| Bertoni – 10% | Brambles – 10% | Bose – 10% | BT2 – 10% | Carraig Donn – 20% | Cath Kidston – 15% | Champion Sports – 15% | Clarks – 20% | Coast – 20% | Dune – 20% | Du Pareil au Meme – 30% | Early Learning Centre – 20% | East – 20% | Esprit – 20% | Fat Face – 15% | Fast Fix – up to 20% | Fields – 20% off diamonds & jewellery, 10% off watches and branded jewellery | Fitzpatricks Shoes – 20% off ladies & mens, 10% off Hunters and Uggs, 30% off Bags | Fran & Jane – 20% | French Connection – 15% | Game – 10% | Gant – 10% | Gap – 30%| Gerry Weber – 20% | Giddy Studios – 20% off family portraits | G-Star – 10% | H&M – 20% | Hamleys – 10% excl concessions | House of Fraser – up to 30% | Hughes & Hughes – 20% off books | Hugo Boss – 10% | Inglot – 20% | Karen Millen – 20% | La Senza – 20% | Laundry Room – 25% | LK Bennett – 20% | Lifestyle Sports – 20% | Lipsy – 20% | L’Occitane en Provence – 20% | Marks and Spencer – 25% on ladies footwear & selected evening wear, 50% off champagne and more discounts in-store | Mamas & Papas – 10% | Mc Cabes Pharmacy – 10% off beauty and fragrance | Mexx – 20% | Molton Brown – 20% | Monsoon – 20% | Name It – 25% | Neola – 20% | O2 – 10% | Oasis – 20% | Office – 20% | Pamela Scott – 10% | Pink – 20% off beauty products | Pixsavers – up to 25% off selected cameras | River Island – 20% | Sisley – 20% | Sony – 10% | Starbucks – 10% off all hot drinks | Sunglass Hut – 20% off selected brands | The Body Shop – 20% | Timberland – 20% | Tommy Hilfiger – 20% | Urban Outfitters – 20% | Watchmaster – 20%
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Lust after item of the week - Zara party ballerina pumps
These are a fab little pair of pumps! Great for adding a bit of glam to a work outfit or with jeans. They cost €39.95 and can be bought in store or online at Zara.com
Dundrum’s Shop & Rock this Thursday 17th November
Back by very popular demand, Dundrum’s Shop & Rock takes place this Thursday November 17th, from 9pm until Midnight.
For one night only, stores will offer amazing discounts. An exciting line-up of entertainment will include live music acts and the return of the popular West Coast Cooler bar to keep shoppers refreshed.
Discounts will be revealed to the Shop & Rock mailing list 24 hours before the event! Stores discounting on the night include:
Accessorize | Aldo | awear | Bose | Brambles | Bertoni | BCool | Best Menswear | Carraig Donn | Cath Kidston | Champion Sports | Coast | Du Pareil au Meme | Dune | Early Learning Centre | East | Esprit | Fat Face | Fast-Fix | Fitzpatrick’s Shoes | Fields Jewellers | Fran & Jane | French Connection | Gap | Gant | Gerry Weber | G-Star | H&M | Harvey Nichols | Hobbs | Hughes & Hughes | Hugo Boss | Inglot | Karen Millen | LK Bennett | La Senza | L’Occitane en Provence | Laundry Room | Lifestyle Sports | Lipsy | Mc Cabes Pharmacy | Mexx | Monsoon | Name It | Neola | O2| Oasis | Office | Pamela Scott | Pink | River Island | Schuh | Sisley | Sony | The Body Shop | Timberland | Tommy Hilfiger | Urban Outfitters | Vodafone
Get your shop on ladies!
Monday, 14 November 2011
Sansana Spa - two treatments for €60
For the month of November Sansana Spa in the Dun Laoghaire Marine Hotel have a special offer of €60 for two treatments. You can choose between a back massage, mini facials, pedicure and manicure. You will also get use of the swimming pool, sauna, float waterbeds and relaxation room.
It really is a gorgeous spa. Perfect for a bit of rest and relaxation either on your own, with your friends or nice also with a partner. There are so many lovely little restaurants in Dun Laoghaire too it's the perfect chance to make a day out of it with lunch and some treatments to cheer up a wintery month.
Saturday, 12 November 2011
House of Harlow 1960 jewellery collection
I really like the new jewellery collection from House of Harlow 1960 by Nicole Richie. Very boho chic. The big statement rings are particularly fab. You can buy the collection from one of my favourite fashion and accessories websites http://www.singer22.com/
Friday, 11 November 2011
Hairy toed Louboutins?
Not so sure about the latest offering from shoe designer Christian Louboutin. These sparkly lions paw heels have been seen on Blake Lively in New York this morning. Also Sarah Jessica Parker wore the Louboutin heels to the Moscow premiere of We Don't Know How She Does It in August.
Hard as nails
With winter and the cold weather here I'm finding my nails are really splitting and breaking easily. The heat on at home, in work and in the car are doing them no favours! I went in to Boots the other day to find something to give them a boost and came across this product. It's a bit of an oldie but definitely good enough to get a mention. Since using this (even after one day) I've noticed a big change in my nails. They are stronger, more flexible and have stopped breaking. A brilliant product to get you through this chilly season.
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Christmas menu at Mao + home delivery
I was grabbing a quick bite to eat in Dundrum last night in Mao and noticed there new special menu for Christmas. They have a fantastic offer of 3 courses for €20. Mix this with their very reasonable wine and cocktail menu and you've got yourself a great deal! Delicious CosMAOpolitans for only €4.95.... you can't go wrong!
Also I had a quick look at the website there and spotted that they now have a delivery service. Mmmmm. It's currently available from only Baggot Street but they're also opening up a Donnybrook location soon.
http://www.cafemao.com/athome/
Fab Chica Boutique bangles
Check out these gorgeous new bangles arriving in Chica Boutique soon. Price TBC. No doubt they'll sell out fast.... super stocking fillers for those stylish ladies in your life!
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Versace collection for H&M stores
Check out the Versace for H&M designs. This very vivid collection is rich in tropical prints and bright tones. It very much lived up to the Italian designer's reputation for high-octane glamour, bearing all the hallmarks of the flamboyant design house. Personally a little out there for me! Would love to know what you think?!!
Here's the TV ad showing off the full collection too: Versace for H&M 2011
Ranelagh Uncorked Wine Festival - Sun 13th - Fri 18th Nov
This is the second year of the wine festival in Ranelagh. There are numerous events happening the whole week in the village. If you're in to wine then this is the place to be! The event will kick off this Sunday 13th November with Flamenco Night at La Bodega. The entrance is free to book Tel: (01) 497 5577. Followed by:
Monday 14th November, 2011
Charity Food & Wine Quiz. Price €50.00 per person. An evening of entertainment based around food and wine.
To book, contact the Wild Goose Grill Tel: (01) 491 2377
Wednesday 16th November, 2011
McSorley's Pub, Wine Tasting Evening, hosted by Febvre & Co. Admission Free
To Book: Tel McSorley's at (01) 497 9775
Wednesday 16th November, 2011
Uncorked Tuscany at Pinocchio Wine Bar & Restaurant Price €30.00 per person
To book Tel: (01) 497 0111
Thursday 17th November, 2011
The Wine Buff, Ranelagh Triange. Ranelagh's newest wine shop will be opening its doors for a tasting of French Wines. Admission is free.
To book Tel: (01) 498 3552
Friday 18th November, 2011
Redmonds Off Licence, tasting of the Gold Star Award Wines 2011
These award winning wines were judged by a panel of trade experts to be the best on offer. Some stunning wines available to taste. Admission Free. To Book Tel: (01) 497 1739
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Boob job in a tube?
The bust serum uses an ingredient called mangosteen, taken from the skin of the fruit, to prompt the production fatty acids in the breast tissue. It also ‘plumps up’ and enlarges the fat cells which already exist to more than 100 times their size. The serum differs from rival collagen-boosting creams, which tend to target the skin around the bust – rather than the fat stores under the skin – to lift and plump up the breasts. I'm running in to Boots at the weekend to check the price but if the sterling is converted fairly it should be roughly €22. UPDATE ON THIS - BOOTS DON'T SEEM TO STOCK IT ANY MORE.... YOU CAN BUY IT ON THE NIP AND FAB WEBSITE INSTEAD.
If the reviews online are anything to go by then it's looking positive! It says you need to use it for roughly 4 weeks and you should go up almost a cup size. Sounds a little too good to be true but here's to hoping! Will let you know how I get on!
Menupages Diamond Club Offer
Menupages are offering a brilliant deal for Christmas. Buy their voucher for €75 which gives you a €100 voucher to any of the following restsaurants....
L'Ecrivain
The Dylan
Alex Restaurant
Citron Restaurant
Ciao Restaurant
Bella Cuba
Buenos Aires Grill
Ocean Restaurant
Maximillians Bistro
Essence Bistro
Scotch Bonnet
The Restaurant at Dublin Wine Rooms
Casa Pasta
The voucher is valid till the end of Feb so it's perfect for a pre Christmas night out or a post Christmas catch up dinner!
http://deals.menupages.ie/DiamondClub.aspx
Lust after item of the week - Oasis blouse
Love this gorgeous new blouse from Oasis. In stores now and only €50. Fab with a pair of jeans or tucked in to a black pencil skirt to dress it up for work.
Monday, 7 November 2011
Buy it in the USA - stock up on OPI, Essie, Redken, Tigi and more...
You'll find a Trade Secret store in almost every mall, outlet or shopping centre in the USA. It's a brilliant store for hair care and nail products at an amazing price. I've found the Jessica clip in extensions before for much cheaper than in a regular store, Redken styling products and I just did a massive stock up on OPI nail polishes for only $8.50 each. A bargain price!
Buy it in the USA - Align Probiotic for IBS symptoms
If you suffer from IBS or any other stomach problems then this product is for you. I've been taking it on and off for the past two years and it has aleviated my symptoms dramatically. Far less bloating, pain, discomfort etc. In the words of the maker this is how it works....
Your body needs beneficial bacteria for a number of things, including healthy digestion. Common issues such as changes in your routine, diet, stress, and travel can disrupt your natural balance of good bacteria. By delivering healthy bacteria to your digestive system, Align helps support your natural digestive balance and promote overall digestive health.
Basically it's good bacteria for your gut. The only downside is it doesn't come cheap. You can buy it in any Walgreens, CVS, Publics stores or anywhere like them and it's also available online. You'll expect to pay roughly $34 for a months supply. You'll need to give it about 2 weeks of taking it daily before seeing the proper results.
Would love to hear how anyone gets on with this!
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