Eyelash Extensions - The Low Down

As you know I have been doing a lot of eyelash extensions of late. It's something I really enjoy doing. I love wearing eyelash extensions myself so I decided to train and learn how to do them myself.

Eyelash extensions are individual lashes (I use synthetic mink) which are thicker and longer than your own natural lash. They are applied to almost all your own lashes to create a more dramatic yet natural look.

The process:
Applying an extension to each individual lash is time consuming and can take from between 1hr 30mins to 2hrs 30mins. It all depends on your own lashes really. You are lying on a beauty couch with a fluffy blanket with your eyes closed for the entire time. I will have music playing in the background, some clients chat away some clients like to have a snooze, either way its a very relaxing experience. I apply under eye treatment pads for the process so not only are your eyelashes getting a pampering your under eyes are getting a brightening anti ageing treatment.

There are 3 types of curls to choose from, natural, semi natural or dramatic.  Majority of my clients will choose semi natural or the dramatic look. The dramatic look isn't too dramatic but looks great for parties yet still remaining natural looking.

Eyelash extensions normally last for aprox 3-4 weeks before they will need to be refilled or removed. I wear mind normally for 3-4 months at a time. I like to give my lashes a break in between. There isn't really a need to give them a break I just like to (esp so I can give me eyes a good aul rub)

You will need to either let the lashes fall out naturally or have them removed, NEVER EVER pull them off yourself as you will pull out our own natural lash with it. Leaving you with bald patches which is never an attractive look.

I've included a few of my before and after pics below so you can see how the change the look of your lashes.

Check out my Facebook page for my contact details and to see more of my work. I am based in Dublin and you will need to come to me for the extensions. I have a no children policy you will need to keep your eyes closed for the entire process and kids can be a major distraction, I need you to be as relaxed as possible and enjoying the experience. I only use synthetic lashes as I couldn't be 100% certain with the real mink fur lashes that the minks weren't killed afterwards.

Any questions leave them below

Love

Donna
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Product Rave!!!! - Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Cream & Body Lotion

So its that time of year, chapped lips, chapped hands, dry skin....BOOOOOOOO

I'm finding that with pregnancy these issues are almost twice fold. I was recently invited to an event in the Kiehl's store in Wicklow Street in Dublin, for the launch of their Christmas collection. Kiehl's isn't a brand that I am very familiar with and I have to be honest but I've always been interested to find out more about it.

This year they released their Christmas collection in association with NYC artist Haze. And I'm sure you'll agree its a very festive collaboration. Oh and for each of these Christmas items sold money will be donated to Temple Street Children's Hospital :). Kielhs have raised over $800,000 for children's causes from their past Christmas collections too which is fantastic!!!!

While we were there we got to have potter around the shop and got to sample some of the merchandise too. They also had fab red and green cocktails to get everyone in the Christmas spirit, but alas with baby on board I was sampling the bottled water :) I was delighted to see that they will make you up Christmas hampers based on your budget, you get to choose the packaging, the filling everything. Here are a few idea's that the staff there selected:

Now onto my rave!!!!! So when we were leaving we were handed some goodies to take home and try out for ourselves and as i have said already I literally have only used one Kiehl's product before so I was super excited to try out some more. In my bag I had a Hand Salve, a Body lotion, a deep wrinkle treatment and a sample of their ever so famous Mid Night oil.

I suffer with terrible dry sore finger under my wedding and engagement ring and speaking to others they seem to have similar issues. Only thing that helped in the past was to remove the rings and apply what ever concoction of creams I had at hand. And non ever really cured it, until now!!! Kiehl's ultimate strength hand salve is a miracle worker, so much so I've been handing out little pots of it to everyone lol, I'll be back to Kiehl's asap to replenish my stash.  My husband suffers with terrible dry skin on his hands in winter and has also been using this cream and his hands are sooo soft and whats great about it is the packaging isn't girly same goes for the scent, its kind of a medicated smell. So its really guy friendly :)

It contains a blend of botanical oils, avocado, eucalyptus (which you can really smell) and sesame seeds as well as natural wax derived from olive oil. It does say it is specially formulated for severe dry hands but lets face it who hasn't got dry hands in this weather!!!

I love this product so much so I deffo be purchasing for myself and family and friends over Xmas.

I also have to mention the body lotion, I'm desperate when it comes to applying body lotion i just don't do it!  being pregnant though I am conscious of getting stretch marks so I am being extra good at the moment, my skin in soooo dry, so I am applying the Kiehl's body lotion after each shower and ladies, this stuff is amazing!!! its not scented which is kind of a bummer for me as I love scented body lotions but its sacrifice I am willing to take seeing as the results are super!!!! My elbows have never looked sooooo good. its rally light and absorbs into the skin really quickly and doesn't leave you feeling greasy. Another product I will deffo be repurchasing!!

My hubby is super awkward to buy for as he has everything but he's also loving these products so i think a little man hamper from Kiehl's this year is what I'm going to be getting him.  He doesn't really read the blog so fingers crossed he wont see this.

Kielh's isn't really a birds on budget brand but there is really something in this shop for all price ranges even if its a lip balm you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase. 

I will suss out the prices on both these items for you and let you know. 

Lots of Love

Donna

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PS although i was given these items as a gift, all opinions are 100% my own and 100% honest.

Appologies for my absence, but I am back :)

Hi Everyone,

So sorry for my long absence from the reviews. As some of you may all ready know I'm pregnant. After 3 long years and 1 successful IVF im now 21 weeks pregnant. So i've taken a few months off from the blog to concentrate on baby and myself. Also the tiredness from pregnancy and working full time I was alseep so early in the evenings I wasnt finding the time to pen a blog. Plus all my spare cash that normally went on beauty products has been going on baby items, my how times have changed. I've also been suffering from a condition called SPD which hasnt been pleasant. But all that said I am feeling great at the min, so its time to get back on the beauty blog and review some products.

If there are any items you have been looking to buy and would like me to review leave me a comment below.

Also if you yourself are facing IVF or pregnant and would like me to pen a blog on these subjects let me know too or send me a private email and I would be only too happy to answer any questions you might have.


Lots of Love

Donna

NOTD - OPI I'm not really a waitress

Hi,

I love the winter months, woolly jumpers, hats and scarves and warm cosy nights by the fire. Not only that but I can break out the dark nail colours that I love.

This weeks nail of the day is OPI's I'm not really a waitress. This colour is a deep dark red foil colour. You could get away with one coat of this but I always go for 2 coats on all nail polish as I think it just gives it much more depth.

This really is a colour to get you in the mood for Christmas and would go really well with that LBD for the party season.

love

Donna