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Weekend Links #18

July 15, 2018

I’ll start this weekend links post by saying I’ve just finished making an order on Cult Beauty.

It’s my birthday this month, and they encouraged me to treat myself by sending me a discount code, so…

I ordered Sam McKnight Cool Girl texturising hair mist, Huda Beauty Easy Bake Powder (I love a bit of hype) and LIXIRSKIN Soft Clay Rubber Mask.

The latter dries to er, rubber and then you have to rub off to remove it – sold.

There’s not much else on my radar at the moment, but if there’s a product you think I urgently need in my life, please let me know, and I will duly rush out to buy it.

Now, on to the main chat.

I took a trip up to Newry a few weeks ago with the boys and duly descended on Sainsbury’s for some cheap(er) shopping.

In the wine aisle (where else would I be) I spotted a super pale rosé called Étoile by Mirabeau En Provence. Unfamiliar to me, but similar in tone to my one true love, Whispering Angel, I thought I’d try it out – and OMG. It’s incredible.

But now I’m going to complain. The sole stockist of Mirabeau in Ireland is O’Brien’s who have zero stock anywhere apart from their Athlone store (they have two bottles. If you live in Athlone I insist you get in your car right now and grab them so you can #liveyourbestlife).

I’ve messaged Mirabeau on Instagram to ask them what the story is, and whether they’re planning to stock anywhere else soon so I will duly keep you updated because good rosé is hard to find, lads.

In the meantime, if anyone has any stonking (pale AF) rosé recommendations for me, please send them on.

♥

I finished reading A Moment of Grace by Patrick Dillon last week and oh my lord; it’s devastating.

Beautifully written and very moving, it tells the story of the Author, Patrick, his wife Nicola, and their last 13 months together before she died from Leukemia.

Although I found myself reading through tears at times, it’s not a sad story, as it says on the front of the book.

It’s a graceful, uplifting memoir of Patrick and Nicola’s love and their unwavering positivity in the face of a disease that took her away so quickly.

Patrick’s writing is just beautiful, and although I knew the ending, as it approached I found myself wishing for a different outcome.

Highly recommend.

♥

I’m still podcast obsessed at the moment, and currently knee-deep in the Jonestown series on Casefile.

It’s fascinating but hard going, and I’m amazed at the finer details of the case, which no doubt flew over my head as a teenager when I first read about the massacre.

Other amazing podcasts on my radar; Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell (Burden of Proof in Series 3 is particularly incredible), In the Dark by APM Reports, and Slow Burn, a podcast about the Watergate scandal.

♥

Lastly, fake tan. I spoke about this yesterday on Instagram Stories, but I’m going to talk about it here again as I’ve had so many messages.

Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Dry-Oil is my new jam, for the following reasons:

It’s instant. It’s incredibly easy to use. It’s dry within minutes of using it.

It doesn’t streak or look too orange. It doesn’t stain your clothes or bed sheets.

Once applied, (I use a mitt, but lots have reported success by applying with hands) it lasts up to a week.

It smells very strongly of coconuts.

It’s a winner for me because I am honestly cack-handed at applying tan, and I feel like this is fool-proof.

It’s on offer in Boots right now and on Look Fantastic. I bought mine from ASOS.

And that’s all for now, my friends.

Have a lovely week ♥

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No cutlery or plates, but rosé in red wine glasse No cutlery or plates, but rosé in red wine glasses, and homemade pizza, and ‘does anyone remember how to use the heating system’, and calls from family and friends, while waving at the neighbours from the door of the house we love so much ❤️ 
#home #wine #atlonglast #whatdayisit
Oh @theinkeylist let me count the ways I love thee Oh @theinkeylist let me count the ways I love thee 😆 
Adding these two new launches to my favourites list ☝️ 
Fulvic Acid Cleanser, formulated with Nordic Peat, Kakadu Plum Extract, Liquorice Root Extract, and Aloe Vera to gently exfoliate, brighten, calm, and soothe. 
This cleanser is incredibly light, with a beautiful jelly-like texture. If I was comparing it to Oat Balm Cleanser, I would say that this one is much lighter, not as rich on the skin, and easier to wash off.
And Symbright Moisturiser, formulated with Red Algae Complex, Kakadu Plum Extract and Symbright, to brighten, hydrate, and reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone.
Both of them are suitable for all skin types, and they launch in Ireland next week (but you can order them online right now from @distinctdistribution - link in my Stories 😉)
AD #ilovetheinkeylist #foreverandever #newskincare
Do you layer concealers? 👀 This is a concept I Do you layer concealers? 👀 
This is a concept I picked up from the gorgeous @nurberxo some time ago (her under eye concealer game is 👌🏼).
I start with a little bit of @bobbibrownuk corrector in the corner of my eye, followed by a thin layer of @kevynaucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer, and finally another thin layer of @jouercosmetics High Coverage Concealer. Then I set with a (teeny) tiny bit of @hudabeauty Easy Bake. 
Honestly, the end result is SO much brighter, and smoother, than if I’d used just my usual one. 
And it lasts so much longer, with very minimal creasing. 
Give it a go and see what you think 👀 
#makeupoftheday #makeupselfie
Things I am trying to do more of at the moment; ex Things I am trying to do more of at the moment; exercise, eat well, speak to the people I love, get a good nights sleep, practice progressive muscle relaxation (a great thing to try if you are experiencing the physical symptoms of anxiety), and just being still.
Something that’s helping me to do that is The Happy Pod from @maxbenjaminofficial; their beautiful new essential oil diffuser 💆🏻‍♀️ 
It’s on when I’m reading, when I’m resting, even when I’m watching TV and just trying to take my mind off everything (it would be on 24/7 if Charlie had his way. ‘Put on the relaxing thing, mom.’ 😂) 
It has an inner pod that you add water to, and up to 10 drops of essential oil. Then you switch it on, choose one of three time settings; 60, 90, or 120 minutes, and sit back and relax while it fragrances the air and calms your mind 🤞(it switches off by itself). 
It’s available online from #MaxBenjamin, along with their beautiful essential oils (the lavender and chamomile one is my favourite). 
AD #thehappypod #findingmyzen
I feel like this past year has permanently rearran I feel like this past year has permanently rearranged the furniture of my life. 
12 months of uncertainty and change and discomfort, packaged up and handed to me with a card that says ‘this is a bigger-picture moment’. 
Don’t you feel a little different? 
Like some distant change that started a few months ago, has finally kicked in. 
Like you can see clearer now, because for the first time in a long time there’s less people in the room. 
Like the mood has changed and the mindset has shifted. Like we’re fully embracing quality over quantity. 
Like we’ve finally realised how precious our time is. And for the first time in a long time, we’re focused on how we want to spend it, and where, and who with. 
I wonder how much of this newness will make the cut when this is all over? Will our new behaviours outlast the pandemic? Or will we revert to old habits, and old ways, and too much, and too busy?
Let’s hope it’s the former ❤️ 
#sundaythoughts
I’m talking about one of my favorite skincare to I’m talking about one of my favorite skincare topics on Stories today; SPF 🧴 
It’s the single most effective product you can use to slow down the aging process and protect your skin. 
Wearing SPF (30 minimum) every day has many, many benefits; it decreases your chances of developing skin cancer, it helps protect against signs of premature aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin, and it keeps your skin tone even. 
Wearing SPF also protects proteins in the skin, and gives your skin the opportunity to repair itself from damage that has previously occurred.
Please, please wear SPF every single day 😇 (and let me know your favourite SPFs in the comments below).
#wearsunscreen #thankyou #spf4eva
Back to the dark side (until I can get back home t Back to the dark side (until I can get back home to @hessionhairdressing anyway 😂)
#myneighbourisahairstylist #thankgod #didntdothismyself #shesamazing #lockdownhair #needsmust #woohoo
Me + Pixi Milky Remedy Mask = true ❤️ One of Me + Pixi Milky Remedy Mask = true ❤️ 
One of those products you just love to apply, this jelly-like mask is incredibly cool on the skin; it depuffs, soothes, calms, and helps to combat redness. 
It’s also deeply hydrating (and smells like sorbet). 
I can’t get enough 👏🏻 (£20 from @cultbeauty) 
#fridayfacemask #morningskincare #skincarelover #pixibeauty #facemask @pixibeautyuk @pixibeauty
(Giveaway closed) My face when I get half an hour (Giveaway closed) My face when I get half an hour alone to drink tea, listen to a podcast and do a face mask 😆 
The podcast in question today is All Round Mine by @primark, a brand new show that snoops around the homes of celebrities to find out what home really means to them; whether it’s interiors, cooking, their pets, sentimental items they’ve collected over the years, and everything in between. 
To celebrate the launch of the podcast, and the newest episode today with @munroebergdorf, #Primark have given me two €100 digital gift cards to give away; one for you and one for your friend 🥳 
To enter, like this post and tag the friend you’d like to share the gift card with, and answer this question: 
What does home mean to you? 💗 
 • • • • • • • •
Ts and Cs: Republic of Ireland only. Giveaway open from March 11th to 18th. Winner will be selected on the 19th and contacted that day. 
The winner will be announced on this page only and not on any other page. Winners will receive a digital Primark Gift Card.
You can enter as many times as you like, just tag a different friend each time.
This giveaway is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ and live in the R.O.I. 
AD #iworkwithprimark #allroundmine
Spent a good 45 minutes doing my skincare and make Spent a good 45 minutes doing my skincare and makeup this morning. 
And now I have nowhere to go 😆 
Hope you all have a lovely day, whatever you’re doing.
#goodmorning #makeuptable #skincare
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