Keith Cullen 'Say Something'

   Keith Cullen Irish Singer/Songwriter 

Keith Cullen is one of my favourite Irish Singer/Songwriters and I have had the pleasure of attending events with him, Keith is charming, handsome, supportive and above all a great Irish talent! When I heard his recent big news, I was just so happy for him and all off his hard work and dedication is finally paying off, as we all know the music business is a tough road!! 

Keith is a Dublin born Singer/Songwriter, who has immersed himself in music his entire life, bred on every genre of music from big band to acoustic rock, which is evident in his own bold and dynamic songs. With a vocal range not usually heard in a male performer, Keith’s career has taken him to Dubai, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, New Zealand, Cairo, London, LA, New York, Boston, Paris and Berlin.

Currently splitting his time between LA and Dublin, Keith has recently signed a Management Deal with the legendary Phil Quartararo - Former CEO at Virgin records, Warner bros and EMI, Phil is credited with household names like Madonna, Smashing Pumpkins, Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson, Eric Clapton, and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. As a senior VP for Island Records Phil was instrumental in breaking U2 into the American market. 

Keith has also been hand picked by Grammy award winning producer Robert Cutarella who has had hits with Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, Air Supply, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, The Police, Elton John, Celine Dion, to name but a few.

Robert began his career as a writer/artist/producer. He produced albums for Mercury, A&M, Columbia and Buddah before beginning a six-year tenure as Director of Talent Acquisition for Chappell Music, Where he worked with Eric Clapton, The BeeGees, Pink Floyd, The Police, Elton John, R.E.M, Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne, Doc Pomus, Thom Bell, and Linda Creed. Eventually in 1985, he opened his own company, which produced worldwide hits with Celine Dion, Alice Cooper, Jennifer Rush, 38 Special, Deep Purple and more. With over 2000 recorded songs to his name and constant new discoveries he was rewarded with two Grammys and is credited with over 160 platinum selling songs. Robert is an established and dynamic force in today's popular music business.

Keith,Robert and JJ Daly have been based in the US  working on his new Album and getting ready for the US market. And “ Say Something” has recently been placed in a top US Movie,

"Say Something" was written whilst Keith was in LA and has been chosen By Michael Damien for his new Smash hit movie "High Strung" featuring a stellar line up including Keenan Kampa, Nicholas Galitzine, Sonoya Mizuno, Ian Eastwood , Comfort Fedoke and the incredible Jane Seymour.

'Say Something' is destined to be a big hit and I love it! Listen for yourselfs! 

Here is Keith's soundcloud link to the track -  https://soundcloud.com/keith-cullen/03-say-something

Keith is fresh off the back of supporting Hozier, at a recent gig, Keith has said, “It’s such a privilege to be able to share my music and the stage with some incredible people. I’ve worked extremely hard in the studio for the last few years to get my music and my vocals to where they need to be and I’m so thrilled that it has been received so well by some of the most respected people in the industry.”

I wish Keith every success and look forward to following his journey! 

Follow Keith: 

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'Instantly Ageless' by Jeunesse

 

 Instantly Ageless™ (vials)

 

Happy Monday lovelies! I hope you are all well. 

I am sure by know that you have already heard of 'Instantly Ageless' by Jeunesse.  The miracle cream that reduces deep lines and wrinkles instantly?

Jeunesse is a global business that helps people reach their full potential in youthful looks, in healthy living, in embracing life. Jeunesse combines breakthrough sciences in a product system that enhances youth by working at the cellular level. By focusing on the health, longevity, and renewal of cells, they help people enjoy vibrant, youthful results that last.
The lovely Patricia Caren a Global Jeunesse distributor sent me some 'Instantly Ageless' to try. I have seen the online videos and was interested to try this product. I thought about trying it out on myself but did not think it would have a big impact as luckily I am keeping the pesky wrinkles at bay for now! So I opted to use my mother Liz as my victim!

Some steps to follow before application of 'Instantly Ageless':

- Use an oil free moisturiser, do not use on flaky skin
- Apply over liquid foundation and under powder or mineral foundations
- Warm the product between your fingers before use
- Tap do not rub the product onto your wrinkles/lines and under eyes, you can buff with a brush
- Hold skin tightly between fingers and get product into the lines
- Try and keep face still and not make much movement
- Avoid contact with eyes and rinse straight away

The product sets in two minutes but you will still feel a tightening sensation for up to ten minutes and you can add more product if you wish for desired effect.  You can remove with Jeunesse cleanser or any oil based cleanser.

I asked my mum to tell me how it felt during the process and she said it was tingling and tightening but not uncomfortable. 

                                                            Before and After on Crows-feet

 

As you can see from the photo on the right the skin did lift and flatten, lines decreased. I asked mum how long this lasted after I left and she said it was a few hours.

 

This product does work and it is important to note that it is temporary. You can notice it on the skin and I am not sure how well it will sit on or under makeup.  I feel if you are unhappy with your fine lines and wrinkles then this is a great product to use for nights out and special events! My mum said she would love more, so there you go!

 

Price is €8 per vial and price per unit goes down the larger the order.

 

Have you tired this product? let me know your thoughts! For more information and orders see:

 

W:http://patriciacaren.jeunesseglobal.com/

 

E: trishcaren@hotmail.com

 

FB https://www.facebook.com/pages/Modern-Eyes/848508615217149

 

Ingredients:

 

Water (Aqua), Sodium Silicate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylexylglycerin, Yellow 5 (Cl 19140), Red 40 (Cl16035).

Biofresh Makeup and Skincare

Biofresh Skincare

Rachel asked me to review some of Biofresh Skincare’s beautiful products, this was actually very exciting as normally I can only afford Tesco Finest Range, so to have some decent products in my hands was quite a thrill.

Biofresh proud themselves on natural beauty and are committed to enhancing your most beautiful self though the power of nature.  Biofresh only stock products that hydrate, protect and nourish your skin to revel its natural beauty. All products are made with naturally active ingredients and proven formulations. Mineral makeup which makes your skin glow with natural vibrancy! Above all these products are 100% natural and not tested on animals!

I was given ‘Yoghurt of Bulgaria’ probiotic day cream (collagen expert), and some of their Bellapierre mineral makeup range – Bellapierre's 5-in-1 mineral foundation and Bellapierre's mineral face & body bronzer.

After cleansing my face, I moisturised with the probiotic day cream made with only natural ingredients to boost skin cell renewal and rejuvenate the skin, and they've added healthy bacteria to combat unwanted skin bacteria that can cause break-outs. Anyway, it seems a great idea but was hard to say how well it worked as it would take a number of uses to properly assess, but it certainly felt very pleasant on my skin and was absorbed very easily.

This is just after I applied the moisturiser!

 

 

The Bellapierre mineral foundation was a very fine powder containing four minerals said to be kind, gentle, protective and nurturing for the skin, and I loved that it works as a concealer, SPF, finishing powder and setting powder, so although to me it was a bit more expensive than my usual foundation, it was a product that did it all, so actually is pretty good value.

My one real problem is that I have pale skin, and the sample shade was ‘Cinnamon’, which was a bit too dark for me, but I'm sure would suit others well. Fine to use if I wanted to fake tan before clubbing or going to Wes, but in contrast to my skin tone, I think I would have been better with ‘Ivory’ for everyday wear. It's good to know they do a wide range of shades though. Not to worry, I still gave it a go!

To use the foundation, I tapped a small amount of powder into the lid of the pot, and using my sister's expensive and rather wonderful flat headed buffer brush, picked up a tiny bit, tapped off the excess and made small circular movements over my face, picking up more foundation as I needed to layer the look. It went on remarkably well and felt great. I kept applying layers of foundation over problem areas, like the odd spot or blotchy patch, until I was happy with the cover.

While applying the mineral foundation and the finished effect!

My skin actually felt really smooth afterwards, but probably the best bit for me was that my cheeks didn't look like they had dry skin at all. This has been happening to me a lot recently with my usual liquid foundation, but didn't with this mineral foundation. I think it's because my normal cheaper foundation probably contains things like talc, oils, synthetic preservative and dyes, which can lead to break-outs, but this Bellapierre foundation doesn't and it also has completely natural ingredients, which they say allows my skin to breathe, I could barely feel it on my face!

I think it would be very good for teens or anyone with problems like spots, red patches or dry skin, as it covered extremely well with a little build up, but still looked very natural… despite the shade! Also because it doesn't damage the skin it means you can leave it on overnight and it will be fine (not that I am saying you should do that!).

I also love the fact it is waterproof and has a good SPF, so important for my pale skin with the good weather coming!

Moving on to the bronzer, I used the shade ‘Starshine’, and using another of my sister's wonderful round tip brushes, I tapped the powder into the lid, and gently brushed it on my forehead, under the cheekbones, and a small amount on my chin and the tip of my nose to shade my face.

Well this bronzer felt as good as the foundation, which was a very pleasant surprise as in the past I've found bronzers a bit drying or hard to apply. It's described by Bellapierre as an “award-winning silky-smooth powder”, and honestly, it was. For someone prone to occasional dry patches, it really did make them feel better and seemingly disappear. And you can use it on your legs, or anywhere else you want to tan too!

After I applied the mineral bronzer:

 

To finish the look, I did a little eye make-up using ‘Extra Super Lash mascara’ by Rimmel London, Rimmel London eyebrow pencil in ‘002 hazel’, and an amazing black eyeliner on my waterline by Urban Decay.

So, have a look at my before and after photos and see what you think! I must say I was impressed. The day cream was lovely, and both the foundation and bronzer went on very well, made my skin feel great, and covered blemishes completely. They are now on my Christmas list (along with some decent brushes) – such a shame it is months away!

Rachel from Forever Fabulous also wanted to try the foundation and bronzer for you all and put them to the test and show you what it is like on someone in their 30s! Rachel loves Biofresh products and uses the skincare range regularly, she also loves the fact that the mineral range does not cause the skin to dry and loved the ease of application.  These products are now a firm fixture in Rachel’s professional makeup kit and she uses them on young, mature and problem skins, also fabulous on brides. The Bellapierre range of mineral cosmetics is universal for all ages and skins and that is what makes this natural brand so special!

This was taken just after the gym, Rachel wanted you to see that these products work wonders!

 

 

Lets us know what you think!

Lots of love Naomi x

Biofresh Special Offers:

- Purchase the Day, Night and Eye range for €55

- Free makeup application in store when you spend over €30

- Professional makeup artists can apply for 25% discount

Shop online for more offers!  

Checkout the full Biofresh range at:

Biofresh Skincare

41 Peter Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Phone: 041 9872860

59 Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin

Phone: 01-8406698

E: info@biofreshskincare.ie

Web: www.biofreshskincare.ie

Fb: Biofresh Skincare

T:  Biofresh Skincare

www.foreverfabulous.ie

 

 

 

Budget Buy Foundation!

I hope you are all having a great week!

Right now my go to day foundation is 'Wake Me Up'  from Rimmel London. 

I use #201 in 'Classic Beige'  It is a gorgeous foundation that feels light on your skin and leaves a radiant glow.

I always apply it with my fingers and then blend out with a soft fluffy blending brush. 

Wake Me Up' is available to suit all skin tones, helps to fight signs of anti fatigue and has SPF 15 which is amazing to protect your skin from the elements and the ageing process. 

This is a super foundation for anyone that wants to look great and not spend a fortune, at only €9.99 you just cannot go wrong! 

You should also pick up the concealer in this range to instantly brighten up your under eye area! 

Available from Boots and all good pharmacies Nationwide.

I give this 5 stars!

What's your holy grail budget buy foundation?

Lots of love Clarice xxx

www.foreverfabulous.ie  

Baby Shower Delights!

Baby Shower Delights set up business 6 months ago and as a new mum I really love this idea, the Product is a Pre-Packed Maternity Bag.

Natasha the owner of Baby Shower Delights came up with the idea of this product after she was admitted into hospital early during her pregnancy and of course she had nothing packed or ready to go for herself or her new little baby. Natasha sent her husband off with a list of things she needed and despite his good intentions he still didn’t get it right (surprise surprise!) when it came to the little bits and pieces she needed!

Thinking afterwards Natasha thought about how nice it would be just to go online or pick up the phone and order all the things she needed in one go.

So the Baby Shower Delights Maternity Bag was born!

I think the bag is fabulous for busy mums who just don’t have the time to go out and get all those essential little bits.  It is also great if you are in hospital unexpectedly and find yourself needing everything!

Of course it also makes a great gift!



The bag contains the following:

For Mum
A Baby Changing Bag
1 x Hand Towel
1 x Face Cloth
1 pk Maternity Pads
Breast Pads
Hair Brush
Hair Bobbins
Tooth Brush & Tooth Paste
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash
Comfy Socks
Pk of Tissues
Lip Balm
Glucose Sweets

For Baby
2 x Sleep Suits
2 x Body Suits
2 x Bibs
1 pair Baby Socks
1 x Hat
1 x Muslin Cloth
1 x Wash Cloth
Nappies
Nappy Bags
Cotton Wool
Baby Shampoo
Baby Wash
Baby Powder

To order your bag:

w: www.babyshowerdelights.ie
fb: www.facebook.com/babyshowerdelights.ie

Glove Your Body - Tanning Mitt Review

 



Hello fabulous peeps! As we are nearing the weekend and we all start the beauty prepping for Saturday night I thought I would review the  'Glove Your Body' tanning mitt. I am not normally a big fan of tanning mitts as they thin out very quickly and the tanning lotion gets onto my hands! NOT GOOD!

 

Glove your body is a luxury dual body tanning mitt and promises a streak free application. I love this bit, it also has a dual option so your friends or partner can help you apply to those hard to reach areas! I am sure the men of Ireland are delighted they will not have tan stained hands anymore!

 

It is also designed for LEFT HANDED people like me!!!! WHOOP!  I love a company that looks after us lefties.

 

 

The mitt looks lovely and it is warm too, we all know what its like standing naked in the bedroom freezing our butts off!  I have to say it was very easy to use and my tanning lotion went on smoothly and easily! It does absorb quite a bit of the product, you need to give it a good squeeze to get it back off onto your skin. I used it very quickly as I was in a hurry and did not really expect fabulous pins as a result but really it was not the worst first result and I may give them a second coating but that's not the mitts fault, that's me having a hungry baby beside me adding to my tanning pressure!  

The mitt has some unique features:

• Finger sockets inside the mitt to stop it falling off during application, this works too!
• My favourite - suitable for left handed people!  
• Streak free
• No more staining hands, so far so good!
• Luxury fabric!
• Uses less tanning lotion, simple squeeze the mitt to release any excess product!
• Fast and easy to use!
• Last for years - I will update you on that one!
• Machine washable
• Comes in its own handy travel bag!

All in all a great beauty tool that works and I will be using mine lots!

 

 

Retailing at €19.99 and available in all good chemists Nationwide.

Happy tanning and stay fabulous xxx

 

 w: www.gloveyourbody.com.

fb: https://www.facebook.com/gloveyourbody?fref=ts

t: @gloveyourbody

p: +353 1 835 7409

 

 

 

 





HERBALIFE - The Healthy Hub Swords!

Hello everyone!  I am sorry for the lack of blog posts recently, I had my son 10 weeks ago and I have been concentrating on being a Mum I am slowly getting back into things.  I wanted my first blog post to reflect how I am feeling and my post baby weightless.

As you know childbirth takes its toll and we all put on those extra pounds! I am going to be very honest and tell you that I dreaded this part of my pregnancy especially as this was my third baby!

I wanted to loose the extra weight in a healthy way after the birth.  I was not breast feeding and spoke to my consultant who told me I could diet but also needed to look after myself and nutritional needs! I had to keep my energy levels high in order to look after my new baby.  As you  know from past posts I really love HERBALIFE and I have used the products before.  Most importantly they work and it is healthy!  So I went to Phillipa Doran for my HERBALIFE advice and got straight onto my programme, it consisted of:

HERBALIFE shake for breakfast along with two herb/fibre vitamin supplements,  another shake and two more tablets for my lunch and if I was out and about I had the HERBALIFE meal replacement bars at hand, so no need to snack or load up on the calories when not at home! For dinner I always loaded up on lots of veggies, chicken/fish/turkey and even some sweet potatoes! I also tried to drink tones of water.

I had 14 pounds to loose and my tummy was very 'saggy' due to C section, I wore a tight tummy control band every day to help get my tummy back into shape again and to support my scar tissue. I did this HERBALIFE programme for 3 weeks and I am now back to my pre pregnancy size 10 and in my skinny jeans again! RESULT!  Most importantly I did this in a healthy way.  I was not allowed to exercise at the time and this programme really works when you can workout up to 3 times per week.  I am going to start toning up very soon!

Below is me 9 months pregnant and the photo on the right was 6 weeks post partum. Sorry its not a great photo!

Now so enough about me! Phillipa and her team have just opened the Health Hub on Swords Main Street, in Dublin. The Healthy Hub opened its doors for business 5^th January 2015.

Phillipa started on Herbalife in April 2011 and was feeling very tired and had quickly grown to a good size 14 / 16. Not fitting in the clothes you love can be more damaging on your confidence than people realise so she got to that point where enough was enough.

Phillipa's diet was more carbohydrates based and she was looking for convenience and was eating for fuel more than for nutritional purposes. Working in finance she found she was sitting at a desk day and night and activity and exercise were not high on the list of priorities.

Phillipa met a lady in local dress makers and mentioned she needed to lose weight. Her reply changed her life for the better; "If you want to lose weight then you will, but you will also feel great on HERBALIFE!’ and was she right!

Initially the focus was purely on the weight but on Day four she woke up feeling fresh and ready to tackle the day. For someone who struggled every morning and needed daily naps this was an amazing feeling. Within a short period of time Phillipa lost 32lbs and 64 inches, dropping 10+% body fat through using a personalised product and nutrition programme suitable for her lifestyle needs.

The day Phillipa started HERBALIFE was like a switch going off not only did it give her health and weight loss results, it also gave her a new career which she had no intention of doing at the time. Phillipa started to show and explain to others how and what she had done as other people were not only seeing a change in her appearance but also in energy levels which in turn affected her attitude and vitality.

Phillipa now works as an Independent HERBALIFE Member every day and LOVES what she does!

"My day is dedicated to my clients  who really have become friends and have I have a fabulous team of coaches all over the world who do the same. Most of those coaches were customers first and developed into coaches so they know first hand how amazing these products are so are equally as passionate as I am".

"So here in The Healthy Hub our main focus is to get people into thinking differently about themselves in every way not just about their physical appearance. Yes people want weight loss or to shape up but it’s more important that people sort out their nutrition which in turn will affect their energy levels, appearance, vitality levels and confidence giving them the get up and go feeling every day and feel they can take on their daily task with purpose rather than necessity."

"HERBALIFE science based nutritional  products feed the body at cellular level and in turn the body responds to great nutrition – fuel your body correctly and you will see and feel the difference!"

"We provide Wellness Profiles as well as Body Composition Analysis and Body Circumference Measurements so people become educated on their body composition such as lean muscle mass, body fat percentage, visceral fat levels, hydration levels and metabolic factors rather than being fixated on their 'weight' and the dreaded weighing scales numbers!"

"We buy clothes in sizes not in stones! In addition to this we encourage, motivate and support people to live a healthy active lifestyle and help them with their healthy and nutritional food choices so that they are being educated along their wellness journey so this will become a long term lifestyle change rather than a quick fix with no change in habits once the fix is over! The beauty of the nutritionally balanced products means that it takes a lot of time and effort out of trying to eat healthy as time and lack of preparation often leads to unintentional yet unhealthy food and drink choices. Each programme is personalised to individual needs."

"Our focus here is to create a community both in local sense in The Healthy Hub in Swords and the surrounding areas but also the online world. We want people to feel they are part of something more than just a reaching their personal goals. Everyone has a story, everyone has a journey and everyone has the ability to change others in a positive way so that is  why we feel our Hub is more than just a location it’s a place where we can start this process for people and be behind them every step of the way. We often find that people inspire other people so hence we encourage our events for education, encouragement and social  purposes."

 

The coaches who work from the Healthy Hub are Phillippa Doran her younger sister Jamie Doran and Michelle Carroll.

 In 2012 Phillipa won the DSAI The Direct Selling Association of Ireland 'New Direct Selling Entrepreneur Award' last year in 2014 Jamie won the DSAI 'Young Entrepreneur Award' and Michelle is the proper tier of the 'Feel Good HQ' and has a regular slot on Sunshine FM and has extensive experience in the world of weight loss  is now part of the team of 'Hubettes'.

You will always be met with an encouraging smile at the door and a helping hand in whatever your nutritional  needs is.  With their extremely professional yet fun attitude approach to making changes for the better!

I promise you will not regret it! xxx

Phillippa Doran Mobile: 087 9486258

The Healthy Hub

35 Main St (Above Centra)

Swords, Co. Dublin .

FB page :

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Healthy-Hub-Swords/380781262083797?ref=hl

Product Brochure:

www.herbalifeproductbrochure.com

Skincare:

www.herbalifeskin.com

Herbalife Sponsored Sports Events, Teams and Athletes:

www.herbalifesports.com

The Science behind Herbalife:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egu9Ey5n98w

New Wedding Lipstick Range to Forever Fabulous!

 

I am delighted to introduce this new wedding lipstick range to Forever Fabulous. ‘Love Honour & Be True’. Perfect for all the bride and whole bridal party on the big day!

Weightless, Moisturising and Long Lasting, Our Lipsticks are specially designed to enhance your wedding day!

These fabulous colours have been specifically chosen to be timeless so your wedding photographs will always be beautiful. Specially designed lipstick colours to vary from nude through to red. Every bride is unique and each shade is designed for a different look. All of the lipstick shades suit all skin tones, are moisturising, non-bleeding and long lasting. The lipsticks are filled in the UK and all ingredients are not tested on animals.  Ethically made in the UK and most importantly not tested on Animals!

 The lipstick names are all wedding themed and we love them!

Love Story: This lipstick is a red which suits any skin tone; with pinky under tones the colour is romantic yet subtle. This colour really is our Love Story. Perfect for turning your bridal look into a vampy night time look!

 

Shop: http://www.foreverfabulous.ie/foreverfabulousshop/prod_3500603-Love-Honor-Be-True-Lipstick-Love-Storey.html

Kiss the Bride: 'Kiss the Bride' the three words you are waiting for on your big day. This is our brighter pink lipstick colour which is perfect for a girly bridal look.

Shop: http://www.foreverfabulous.ie/foreverfabulousshop/prod_3500594-Love-Honor-Be-True-Lipstick-Kiss-The-Bride.html

 I Do: Our favourite two words! Seal the deal with this rich pinky nude lip colour.

Shop: http://www.foreverfabulous.ie/foreverfabulousshop/prod_3500561-Love-Honor-Be-True-Lipstick-I-Do.html

Just Married: Just Married is our nude lip colour. Strip back to a bare lip to emphasise your natural beauty.

Shop: http://www.foreverfabulous.ie/foreverfabulousshop/prod_3500567-Love-Honor-Be-True-Lipstick-Just-Married.html

Blushing Bride: This rich pink tone is a pink which suits all skin colours, warming your lips to for a real blushing bride look.

 

Shop: http://www.foreverfabulous.ie/foreverfabulousshop/prod_3500583-Love-Honor-Be-True-Lipstick-Blushing-Bride.html

Each lipstick comes beautifully gift wrapped:

 



All priced at €16 each, a perfect addition to your wedding day.  The range can be viewed at all bridal makeup trials booked with Forever Fabulous.
http://www.foreverfabulous.ie/bridalmakeup.html

Lots of love Rachel xxx

www.foreverfabulous.ie