Wednesday 25 November 2015

Christmas ideas for beauty lovers!-25/11/15

Hey everyone! So I know some people are allergic the the C word at this stage in the year, but I personally think Christmas can't come fast enough! It's a month today until Christmas, the Late Late Toy Show is on Friday and the Coca Cola Christmas ad is on the telly. So I think I'm well within my right to talk about Christmas! Plus, I'm completely Christmas obsessed ;)


I'll be talking about the perfect gifts for beauty addicts! I know myself people think it's hard when buying makeup for me for Christmas because they don't know what I already have. The best way to go is to get them newly released things or else brands that have Christmas  collections! And of course Sunflowers and Sparkles are here to help you!

1.SoSu Nail Polishes 

First up are the polishes that are limited edition for Christmas from SoSu. At €7.99 each you can't go wrong! These are a great stocking filler. 

2.Pippa for Blank Canvas Cosmetics

Next is the highly successful Pippa palette from Blank Canvas Cosmetics. This is a must have for any beauty lover! I'm yet to get my hands on it but it swatches amazingly. It has 6 eyeshadow shades with a highlight, blush and bronzer shade which is perfect for on the go! This is priced at €34.99 in CH Chemists which is 13% off! You can buy it here:http://goo.gl/xO792P


Believe it or not, both myself and Tess were two of the first people to see the Pippa Pallete at CH Chemists the day it was released! 

3.Instant Tan Bronzing Gels by Cocoa Brown

Now let's be real, does Marissa Carter ever disappoint with her products? These Instant Tan Bronzing Gels are a crazy €6.99 each! I'm mad to try these as well. They come in both Matte and Shimmer. I feel like they'd be brill for last minute plans or even taking the hassle out of your full tanning routine. 


4. Party Poppers by Benefit

Benefit also always bring their A game when it comes to Christmas treats. I love the look of the their Party Poppers. The original 'Bene-song' serenades you as you uncover your 12 sample size versions of the Benefit favourites! This is available at Debenhams, Brown Thomas or CH Chemists  for €46. 
5.Glam Glow Range

Glam Glow offer a more luxurious side to face masks. It does depend on the skin type you have but by the reviews I've read they seem to be well worth the price! (Starting at €52.95) they're available online or in selected Sam Mcauley's Chemists. 


That's it for today! Hope this helped to give you an idea as to what to get the beauty addict you know or maybe add a few things to your wishlist!

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Stay sparkling,
Edel and Tess x 



Monday 23 November 2015

Semi-Permanent Eyelash Extensions review! 23/11/2015









Hey guys! I hope you all had a good weekend, despite the cold, it's officially winter :( (another excuse to buy new pretty jumpers and scarves!) As you all probably saw on our snapchat (SandS_Blog), I got my semi-permanent eyelash extensions done with the amazing Kate Lewis @ Blink on Saturday.  To say I was happy with them would be an under statement. I also got my HD brows re-done. I'll link the previous review that I have done on these at the end.

As I have said before, Kate's treatment room in the most relaxing place I have ever been. From the minute you walk in the door you will feel so relaxed and comfortable.

As you will see in the 'before'photos that will be posted below, I have very fair, light eyelashes so it was very important that my extensions would not be too dramatic and overpowering. Kate applied '9's' and '11's' to achieve the perfect length and curl.



Kate is the only person in Ireland trained by 'OSE Group', a leading French brand in eyelash extensions. I will admit I was a little nervous going in as I had never have anything done to my eyelashes before, however I knew from my previous experience that Kate was fully qualified and there was nothing to worry about. She knows exactly what she's doing and makes you feel 100% at ease when she is applying the lashes.

Lashes cost €70 for a set. This may sound expensive, however if you look after them properly they will last 4-6 weeks. It is totally worth the money as it makes a huge difference to the whole look of your face. Re-fills cost €35 if you choose to keep up with your lashes!



As you can see from the photos, they made a huge difference, and I'm not wearing one ounce of mascara!


I hope you will consider getting Eyelash extensions with Kate @ Blink after this blog, trust me, it is worth it! This would be perfect for your Christmas parties or hitting the down with the girls! (And what's a better time than Christmas to spoil yourself, eh?) 

HD Eyebrow review:Click Here


You can find Kate on Facebook @ BLINK. Just drop her a message and she will be happy to help!




Thanks everyone for reading today's blog, have a good week!

Stay sparkling,
Tess and Edel x 







Wednesday 18 November 2015

Review:Bed Head Dry Shampoo & Voodoo Hair Design!-19/11/15

Hey there! Welcome back to our blog. 


So I was very kindly gifted some products to review from Susan in Voodoo Hair Design in Boherbue. The product I love the most is most definitely the dry shampoo! And here's why :)



Why it's different from the rest:

•it has the most fabulous sweet smell ever! And it lasts all day. 
•It doesn't leave any residue, it doesn't feel like you're wearing dry shampoo. 
•It has a matte finish. 
•It's lightweight. 
•It gives lots of volume. 
•Doesn't leave any evidence of you wearing dry shampoo (no more white patches you forgot to rub in!)


Price:
Its currently on sale in Voodoo Hair Design for €16 which is a steal considering all the positives that accompanies it!

Voodoo Hair Design,Boherbue
Ladies, I honestly can't recommend this salon enough. Susan and Elaine are the only ladies I trust with my hair! I recommend them to everyone who asks me!

They are always so honest and will recommend what will suit you best. 

They use the latest products and gadgets on your hair like the Steampod by l'Oreal ( which I am obsessed with!)

A cup of tea or coffee,magazines and the wifi password are at hand when you go in!

They both have done my hair for the last two years now and Elaine did a fab updo for me for my debs which stayed up all night and didn't budge!

They are always so kind but always so so busy so book your appointment well in advance! :) 

They are so reasonable with their pricing too, you get such value for money!

They stock keratin complex, l'Oreal, TIGI, GHD, Instyler, and Herra hair perfume. 

They are a certified Great Lengths Ireland  Certified salon. 

They also cater for all occasions!

Voodoo Hair Design,
Duhallow Business Park,
Boherbue,
Co. Cork


Tues-Thurs 09:30-17:30
Fri 09:30- 19:00
Sat 09:00-16:30


So that's it for today everyone! 

Make sure to add us on snapchat: SandS_blog

Stay sparkling,
Edel and Tess x 

Monday 16 November 2015

Winter Shoe Wish List! 16/11/15





Hey Everyone! I hope everyone is having a fab Monday (Although the weather really isn't helping the Monday blues! To cheer us all up, today's blog is going to be my Winter shoe wish list (Any excuse to go shoe shopping, isn't that right ladies!) From runners to heels, there are some amazing shoes out there at the moment and here are some of my absolute favourites I've been eyeing up....

Schuh €84.
Miss Guided €42
River Island €70
Tan Suede Pointed Chelsea Boots  | New Look
New Look €49.99
Gold Glitter Slip On Plimsolls  | New Look
New Look €19.99
Teens Black Fringed Chunky Shoes  | New Look
New Look €22.99
Womens Air Max Thea
Lifestyle Sports €110

Penney's €20.



Thanks everyone for reading today's blog, it was such a fun one to write! Being a shoe addict can be so tough...

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and Twitter: @Sunflowersandsp


Talk soon, have a good week!
Tess and Edel x











Wednesday 11 November 2015

Bloggers/YouTube you need to follow!-12/11/15

Hey there! Welcome back to the third part of this series. These are the reasons you should be following Huda Kattan!

Snapchat: Realhudabeauty 
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: Huda Kattan 
Blog: www.hudabeauty.com
Shop www.shophudabeauty. com

When it comes to perfect lipstick, flawless contouring, and gorgeously blended shadow,few women do it better than Huda, one of the top Middle-Eastern beauty bloggers and business women.


This lovely lady who was born in America but is now living in the beautiful Dubai has such a bubbly personality and is always trying to promote positivity. 


Huda says her mission is to: "influence women everywhere on easy ways to not only boost their beauty, but also their confidence!" 


Huda is always trying to support other women which I love! She shares loads of images of videos of other people and their makeup on her Instagram account that has a crazy 7.7 million followers!

As a makeup artist,she has such a love for beauty and fashion and always looks phenomenal! She is so classy but is so normal, she's always posting funny videos with her daughter on her snapchat :) (realhudabeauty)



She has a YouTube channel which is where I first discovered her. She has her own brand of luxurious false eyelashes which I only dream of ever owning! 


She is quite wealthy but that does not phase her. She is so humble and down to  earth, I'd only live to meet her!


Hope you enjoyed this blog!
Stay sparkling,
Edel and Tess x 

Monday 9 November 2015

Balmain for H&M! 09/11/2015






Hey everyone! We hope no one is suffering the Monday blues too much! But you got through it, go you!!

Today's blog is one I have been very excited to write about. You're lying if you havn't seen all the hype about the Balmain collection for H&M. All the celebs are rocking it and so can you! (if you're really really willing to splash out!) There are so many fab pieces in the collection that we cant choose a favourite! Here are our favourites.... *Goes and puts them on Christmas wish list*
Starting off with the most famous dress in their collection (which also is the most expensive)  €449.
You have probably seen many celebs rocking this!
Velvet and Silk dress - €149
Finally something we can afford! Printed Tee - €29.99
Silk Blouse - €59.99
Headphones - €39.99

Sequin embroidered dress - €159 (This is seriously up my street!)

Wool Jacket €119






 
To see the rest of the beautiful collection, click Here 


If you really want to spoil yourself, an item from this collection is the way to go! The quality looks out of this world! (You get what you pay for after all!)

I hope you enjoyed today's blog, sorry about the delay!
Stay Sparking,
Tess and Edel x 


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Monday 2 November 2015

The ONLY primer you need in your life! 4/11/15

Hey there! I see you've clicked on the link to find out about the primer you need to have in your life. I've been asked loads and loads of questions about this lately so I said I'd do a blog post on it. 

I have spoke about this on the blog and snapchat a couple of times (SandS_blog get adding!) about this specific product you need in your life. FINALLY I have the secret to long lasting makeup. 

This isn't my original idea however! I originally bought it because Lauren Curtis who is an Australialien Youtuber recommended it for putting on your legs after shaving to make them super smooth. Then I began following NikkieTutorials and saw that she uses it as a primer. I decided to try it and I have never looked back! The results are clearly remarkable!


Ladies you need to buy the Nivea for Men Post Shave Balm. This is magic I swear!




There are many reasons why it works so well! 
Contains glycerine- makes your makeup stick to your face like glue!
Colourless- great for any skin tone.
Lightweight- feel heavy on the skin. 
Anti-aging- bonus!
Hydrating- gives a really fresh, radiant look! ( careful if you have oily skin, might not be the one for you!)
Cost effective- €6.49 for 100ml! 

Since I began using this I really notice a difference in the longevity of my makeup. I have normal to combination skin and it works perfectly for me. I can't promise amazing results for every skin type but definitely give it a try as it's only €6.49! :)


Do let us know if you have tried it or will try it! Just goes to show that products don't always have just one purpose!

Stay sparkling,
Edel and Tess x