Kitchen Complements Haul

Hey Ladies,
I know this isn't beauty related but I thought I would share what I got in a baking shop called Kitchen Complements on Grafton Street, Dublin. Last year before my sister had her baby, we threw her a baby shower and I bought a cake tin in the shape of a pram which I later returned for store credit (they don't do refunds!). Since I had the store credit I thought I would put it to use! Please note, there was a 10% discount day on I think as some of the pictures will have different prices.

Here's what I bought....

 The address for anyone interested

 3 Tier Cake Stand

Cost: 7.88

 Gingham Muffin Cases

Cost: 2.72

 Assorted Candles

Cost: 2.60

 Purple

White

 Blue

 Cookie Cutters

Large Heart Shape Cost: 1.60

Small Heart Shape Cost: 1.60

Bunny Cost: 2.12  

 Edible Lilac Sparkles Topping

Cost: 3.16

 Have you ever been to this shop?
Any recipes you want me to try?


Love,
S

My Experience With Minx

Hey Ladies,
With such a wide variety of nail adhesives on the market today, I thought I would do a post on the product that inspired them all.... Minx! Nowadays you can get nail adhesives in any chemist or high street store as over the last couple of months they have become hugely popular. I have tried the cheap essence nail adhesives and didn't find them that great (read that here). My first ever experience with nail adhesives though was when I went to the Canaries in July '10 and decided to treat myself before the trip!

I got Minx nails done in Xtension Angels on St.Mary's Place in Dublin, which I think may have closed since as I am unable to find a website. (UPDATE: I went past yesterday and they seem to be open!) At the time I paid 30-40 euro for my tops and toes to be Minx'd, which in my opinion is a great price because at the time it was one of very few places that did Minx nails. The girls in the shop were lovely and very welcoming. I can't remember the name of the girl who attended to me but she was the only person in the shop that knew how to apply them.

What's the process like? 
The process of putting on the nails is similar to that of what you would do with the DIY adhesive nails except they require a heat lamp. The girl started off by tidying my nails up e.g. filing and pushing back cuticles. Then she sized the templates to each of my nails and set them out. Then she went about applying them by holding the Minx foil under the lamp for a minute and then matching them up to the top of the nail and then applying. Then you had to place your nail under the lamp for a moment so the glue was locked in. To remove the excess and the unnecessary foil, she snipped away the excess and then filed them to match my nail.And that's it! Your beautiful!

The Minx on my finger nails lasted about 10 days before they're was any foil peeling back, which is fantastic as on holiday I was in and out of water and doing something all day everyday. The Minx on my toes lasted for about 3 weeks before I look them off myself as they had grown out.

All in all though, they are completely worth the money in my opinion!

Do you prefer the DIY nail adhesives or the Minx?
Love,
S

Flair Beauty Supply Haul

Hey Ladies,
Last week I visited Flair Beauty Supply (Check out their website here) which is in the North-city Business Park, Charlestown, Dublin. I heard quite a while ago that they were selling NYX products in Flair, so I was dying to take a trip there as I wanted to buy the much raved about jumbo pencils! Money in hand I was ready to do some serious damage...but, sadly they didn't have the jumbo pencils. Instead I picked up some bits and bobs that I have been wanting to get for some time..

Please note: you can buy these products on-line on the Flair website! Bear in mind that you will have to pay VAT @23% on top of your total price.

 The Edge Nail Art Dotting Tool

Cost: 3.99 

 Denman D91 Dress Out Brush

Cost: 2.99

 Duo Lash Adhesive 

Cost: 6.25

I know it was not the largest haul but I thought I would share it anyway!
Love,
S

The Irish Beauty Show

Hey Ladies,
Every year in the month of March, the Irish Beauty Show takes place in the RDS. If you have never been it is a trade show for tan/nail/hair/beauty junkies! There are many many stands such as OPI, Ardell, Dermalogica and many many more. Their are tons of bargains on each of the stands and there is also demonstrations through out the day. I personally go as there is a crown brush stand and you get a ton of great quality brushes for super cheap.

Here is the website to take a look at all of the brands, stands and times.... www.irishbeauty.ie

On this website you can also register for your free ticket to the show that takes place on 11-12Th of March! But, you must register before the 27Th of February to obtain a free ticket or it will cost you 20quid.

Love,
S