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  • Crest Whitening Strips

    Thursday 25 August 2022 - Beauty - Tags: bridal-beauty, teeth-whitening, whitening-strips, crest-whitening-strips

    cheryl cole teeth whitening
    By Karen Birney

    I will have to start this blog post off by stating that I AM NOT A DENTIST, but you would probably have figured that out as you read on anyway. As I type I am slowly gathering saliva in my lower jaw, tilting my head back to usher said saliva to the back of my throat and down my neck in a whale-like fashion. It is my fourth day using Crest Whitening Strips, and I don’t mind looking like a British character in a Family Guy cutaway because my whitening strips are working.

    Back story: I wanted to get my teeth whitened professionally a few months ago however a) I needed to have a few teeth filled before they would do it, and I couldn’t afford to get them done and b) At 200 squid I couldn’t afford to get them whitened anyway, which I suppose cancels out the first reason. However when I met a visibly brighter friend of mine for a few drinks the other night, she divulged her little strip secret to me, and I wanted in.

    I had heard some not-so-sexy stories about whitening strips damaging the enamel of your teeth, and as I don’t possess the strongest lower incisors in the world, for the first two days I just used the strips on my upper teeth, leaving the strip on for 30 minutes. After two days my teeth were noticeably whiter and unlike some reviews I have read, I didn't suffer any sensitivity. Himself told me to take it easy on them as I have pretty much white teeth naturally, and he didn’t want me looking like Cheryl Cole (yea, like that would be a death sentence).

    So that's my story. Crest Strips: High Five from WOL. From the forums it seems like most of the girls purchase theirs for about €30 from www.valueventure.ie and word is they deliver quite quickly. For hints and tips on how to use them, there are no better lassies than the Wollies themselves (you are a knowledgable lot aren't you?) so here’s a few links to see what they have to say.

    Happy whitening ya’ll!

    Crest Whitening Strip query:
    http://www.weddingsonline.ie/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=250566

    What to use while using CWS?:
    http://www.weddingsonline.ie/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=313378

    CWS: When to start using?:
    http://www.weddingsonline.ie/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=120886

    CWS: Use when pregnant?
    http://www.weddingsonline.ie/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=101480

    Tips! Whitening strips can cause sensitivity. Don’t brush teeth before using. After use, smear teeth with Sensodyne to suppress sensitivity. Do not use on veneers or fillings. Please consult your dentist before use, the last thing I need is them chasing after me *hears sound of drilling in mind*.

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  • Beauty Giveaway!

    Wednesday 10 August 2022 - Beauty, Blog Competitions - Tags: competition, redken, haircare, thinning-hair, beauty-giveaway, beauty

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    It's a wet Wednesday, and you need some pampering... so here's WOL to the rescue! If you fancy a chance of winning the Redken Intra Force collection, including shampoo, toner and treatment, all you have to do is: Leave your name (WOL username) in the thread 'Redken Competition' in the Old Faithful forum! It's that simple! We'll then pick a winner at random from the thread! Also make sure to like us on Facebook if you have already, that's where we announce our competitions and you don't want to be missing out on free stuff now do you!?

    Good luck chicks!x

    *Competition will close Friday 12th August at 1pm. Only open to residents of Ireland.

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  • Hair Care Giveaway!

    Tuesday 28 June 2022 - Blog Competitions, Beauty - Tags: hair, hair-care-giveaway, competition

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    Because the sun is a'blazing, and we're feeling extra chipper this morning, we have a great giveaway for you Wollies!!! We have four fabulour Redken Colour Extend Sun products for you to get your mitts on, all you have to do isleave a comment here on the blog telling us: What do you love most about the summer?

    Be sure to like us on Facebook too if you haven't already! That's very important all together.

    Winner will be annouced on the Old Faithful forum on Friday July 1st! BEST O'LUCK!

    A bit about the collection:

    Color Extend Sun delivers advanced protection for colour-treated and highlighted hair exposed to sun, sea, or pool. Redken's exclusive Interbond Conditioning System and the Hydra-Shield Complex protect natural hair colour, highlights and colour-treated hair from UV damage and fading while rebalancing moisture in sunstressed tresses. Moisture rich Mango Oil helps prevent dryness and cares for sun-stressed strands by offering intense replenishment and softness.

    Color Extend Sun Waterwear is Redken's first water-resistant treatment for hair that defends sun-exposed tresses leaving hair with a natural look and feel. The concentrated balm forms an invisible barrier that helps shields hair colour & highlights from water and sun damage while helping to protect the integrity of each strand. In addition, it forms a long-lasting humidity resistance seal that resists frizz and flyaways.

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  • Beauty Giveaway!

    Tuesday 17 May 2022 - Blog Competitions, Beauty - Tags: competition, bridal-giveaway

    Nuxe

    NUXE BODY is a complete body care routine with delightful textures and delicious fragrances. 

    You can win these four products worth over €93!

    - Nuxe Body Contouring Oil is especially formulated to reduce the appearance of cellulite on stubborn areas, such as your thighs and hips. 

    - 24 Hour Moisturizing Body Lotion with an ultra-fluid texture to caress dry skins and leave them soft and silky to the touch.

    - Fondant Shower Gel is a coconut cleansing base that cleans the body with infinite softness. 

    - High protection SPF30 sun care in a travel-size pack for skin that is protected, whatever the weather.

    To enter, leave us a comment under your WOL username and tell us how you will prepare your skin for the big day!

    (Competition closes on Monday, May 24th and the winner will be announced on the 'Old Faithful' discussion forum.)

    Good luck Wollies! x

     

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  • Beauty Giveaway!

    Monday 18 April 2022 - Blog Competitions, Beauty - Tags: competition, wedding-prize, perfume, giveaway

    win beauty products

    Newly launched Aura by Swarovski is the perfect summer scent. Fruity and energising, the fragrance is complimented by the super modern, super shiny bottle it comes in. Aura’s scents include lychee, rose, tuberose, pink pepper, amber, benzoin and white musk.

    To be in with a chance of winning this, tell us How you plan on adding some bling to your wedding day?! Leave your answer as a comment under this blog post, and we'll choose a winner at random!

    *{Competition winner will be announced on Monday April 25th at 12pm on the 'Old Faithful' discussion forum}*

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  • Sugahfix.com

    Thursday 18 November 2021 - Beauty - Tags: None

    Northern Irish girls already know and love the Belfast based blog Sugahfix.com. And slowly but surely the news is spreading southbound. Sugahfix is your one stop shop for all things fashion, beauty and goss. Editor, Katrina spends her days scouring all that's beautiful and interesting to bring her readers the very best tips, advice and latest news. So whether you are wondering what the latest trends for winter are or want to know what the X-Factor contentants are wearing this week, Sugahfix.com is your new BFF!

    Sugahfix.com, Irish wedding blog

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  • My Beauty Diary

    Thursday 5 November 2021 - Advice, Beauty - Tags: beauty, diary, beauty-regime-for-wedding, skincare, skincare-for-wedding-day

    This is an article in the latest issue of B Magazine, but I thought I would put it up because thanks to all the help I got, this beauty regime works...try it!

    I have always feared being high maintenance. I strived to be the girl who wore hardly any make-up, who could be ready in 20 minutes and who was happy to throw her wet hair in a pony tail and call it good. It was not until I started working for a magazine that the reality hit me...I am high maintenance and... I like it. I don’t go anywhere without make-up on, I need at least an hour to get ready and I style my hair every day, I have about 15 different types of shampoos and conditioners and about 30 different types of hair and skin products that I use on a regular bases (not to mention the other 15 for special occasions) and my strict skincare regime is as constant in my life as my three meals a day. I know beauty is fleeting and that there are far more important things to worry about than the shade of my teeth, but I want to feel confident and beautiful as I walk up the aisle. So I called in the experts; I talked to Laura, owner of the reputable Advanced Laser Light.

    Week 6: Beauty Reality Bites! I am going to need more than facials, mud masks and exfoliations to get my skin in tip top shape, so I made an appointment with Laura from Advanced Laser Light in Dublin.

    Laser Acne Treatment: I was nervous at the thought of lasers, but I heard it was the best way to get to the core of problem areas. It was obvious Laura knew exactly what she was doing. The first thing she does with every bride is a consultation which includes something called skin mapping. She put my face under a special light which showed every single blemish, clogged pore and sun spot...to say it was frightening is an understatement, it was horrifying. All my years of sun beds and beach holidays have left disgusting marks underneath my skin; it made me want to cry. But Laura, being the kind and encouraging person that she is, was there to console my deepening insecurities by telling me that what I saw on my face is normal. She reminded me that the point of the skin mapping is for her to see how she can make my skin look the best it can, not make me want to cry.

    She decided my most problematic area was the spots and pores on my chin and to do a low dose of the laser acne treatment for the area. Once again, the word ‘laser’ threw me a little, especially considering my extremely low pain threshold. But the treatment took about four minutes and felt like a little pinch, and then it was over. The lasers bring the bacteria to the surface in order to clear the pores. Laura warned me that I would break out after having the treatment. I have had quite a few spots the last couple days.

    Find skincare products: I am trying Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturiser and La Roche Posay Effa Clar.  I know that it is not the best time to be trying new products, but I have heard great things about these two. They seem to be just the thing to tone down breakouts and smooth my skin.

    Hair Masque: I love Pureology, so I decided to try their Essential Repair Masque. The best thing to do is use it weekly from now till the wedding.

    Week 5-The Tanning Bed Confession.... I have been completely stressed out this week. I am moving into a new apartment, and trying to get all our invitations out. My beauty routine is really the last thing on my mind; I did manage to fit in another trip to Laura at Advanced Laser Light.

    Get a Facial:  After my laser treatment last week, the next step was a Medibac facial. The facial lasted about an hour and half and was like heaven. It was just what I needed this week. Laura started by cleansing my skin, then a two part exfoliation and then she did the extractions (in laymen’s terms ‘spot popping’), she then did a relaxing neck and shoulder message and finished by applying a mask. I felt really refreshed and relaxed, and my skin is looking great.

    The tanning begins! Confession... I use sun beds. I don’t condone it, but I abhor fake tan and the beds really are the most natural tan without actually going somewhere with sun. I started with five minutes; I am hoping to go a couple times every week, gradually adding minutes.

    Week 4-Swine Flu Protection I haven’t been sleeping, my mind refuses to switch off at night and for the first time in my life, I have developed mouth ulcers, which I am told is caused by stress. I checked on WeddingsOnline.ie and it seems to be a common occurrence with brides.

    Stock up on Vitamins: The chemist suggested I start taking a dose of vitamins every day which will help the ulcers and give my immune system a boast (one of the reasons I am not sleeping is fear of catching the swine flu). So I bought a daily vitamin drink full of all the different nutrients, I also picked up a pack for H2B!

    Eye Brow Trial:My sister gave me a good piece of advice; get an eye brow wax trial a month before the wedding, this avoids the ‘missing half an eye brow’ disaster the week of the wedding.

    Week 3- Skinsational Results My skin is looking great! After a couple weeks of breakouts from the various treatments, I can really see a big difference in how smooth my skin is. It is so rewarding to see the results after all the hard work.

    Thread Vein Removal:  I went into Advanced Laser Light one last time to have a couple unsightly thread veins removed around my nose. In all honesty, I had never paid attention to them before, but now that they are gone, I can see a big difference.

    Exfoliating Facial: Laura was happy with the progress after the acne treatment, but wanted to do one more facial for deeper exfoliation and to close the pores to prevent further break outs.

    Dermalogica Products: She sent me away with two items she calls miracle workers; Dermalogica Active Moist and the Daily Resurfacer. She said they would be just the thing to give my oily, acne prone skin that dewy bridal glow. I am using the Resurfacer for exfoliation every other day.

     

    Week 2- Final Touches This week is about getting things done. I tried to be as prepared as possible, but with all the other wedding odds and ends, I have found it quite difficult to fit everything in.

    Starflower Oil: Laura is known as my new best friend around the office. The woman is amazing! She recommended I start taking Starflower Oil tablets every day. Hormones are one of the major causes of blemishes, and the Starflower helps control the effect hormones have. I started yesterday and can already see a big difference

    Final Hair Cut and Hair Dye: I want my hair to be as long as possible for the wedding day so I asked for a slight trim. I want it to look healthy, but also want to leave a bit of time for it to grow out again if there was a chopping disaster. I usually get a half head of highlights but this time I went for the full so that no matter which way I wear my hair, it would be covered.

    Teeth Whitening: I picked up a pack of white strips. They are supposed to be used twice daily for 14 days. As an avid coffee drinker, my teeth desperately needed a little polish!

    Week  1-So this is what it feels like... Even though I have been planning it for months, it’s the weirdest thing in the world that it’s actually here! I feel stressed, exhausted and genuinely happy.  All I can think is...wow I am getting married (and gosh, my skin looks awesome)!

    Hair Trial:I would have done this much earlier but my wedding is in America, so this is the only time I can do it. I scoured the internet and magazines before our appointment and brought a photo into show her what I wanted. I had used the stylist before for a wedding so I knew I liked her, and my trial went great!

    Final Tan: Five days before the wedding I had my last tanning session.

    Make-up Trial:Again, this would have been better much earlier but I am very pleased with what we have decided to do.

    Massage:Stress causes breakouts and under eye circles, so the massage was a must (or so I told my penny pinching fianc�).

    Get Some Sleep: This is much easier said than done, my mind is going a million miles a minute. I really don’t want to be exhausted on my wedding day and that tired droopy eyed look is near impossible to hide.

    Contact Laura at Advanced Laser light:

    Advanced Laser Light

    Dublin, Cork, Limerick

    www.advancedlaserlight.com

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  • And for the Hair?

    Tuesday 26 May 2022 - Beauty - Tags: hair

    Yesterday's research into veils got me thinking about my hair. My dress is strapless, mermaid cut, very classic in design (and the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!). So I want something that won't detract from the look. Also my fianc� is a bit shorter than me so I don't want anything too high on my head. I also have a bit of insecurity about my ears...which goes back to my childhood and one kid calling me 'Dumbo'...oh the scars of an 8 year old boys flippant comment! Anywho I want to stay away from anything to severe. These are a couple I found.

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  • Step-by-Step Bridal Beauty by Blush

    Wednesday 30 November -1 - DIY, Beauty, Advice - Tags: None

    Beautiful bride Katie Fox was married on March 30, 2022 with reception afterwards in Ballybeg House, Co. Wicklow. Nicola Walsh of Blush gave Katie a glamorous look, with gorgeous smokey eyes, bronzed cheekbones and a subtle lip!

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    Elma Murray Photography

    How to achieve Katie’s look:

    Step 1: Prep and Prime - Begin by applying the Retexturising Face Primer to the skin. This is a clear weightless serum (paraben-free) that leaves an opalescent smooth finish. Secondly, apply the Liquid to Powder Foundation SPF20 in the Pale Almond shade, starting at the centre of the face and blending outwards towards the hairline and just under the jaw line. This product is ideal for brides, as it’s mineral-based and leaves an air-brushed finish to the skin. Nicola says: “It’s a fantastic product for photographs.”

    Step 2: Eyes - Using the Signature Shadow Quad in Influencer shade, apply the highlighter to the whole eyelid. Highlighter provides a powder base for eye shadow, which not only avoids damp patches on the eyelid but also allows the shader shadow to blend smoothly when applied. Using the shading colour in the palette, apply eye shadow to the outer corner of the eye and blend inwards in the crease of the eye to create a soft smoky finish. Brush the remainder shader shadow one-third of the way under the eye. Tip: Use a little shadow at a time by dusting the excess off your brush. The best smoky finishes are achieved by building shadow rather than heavy application.

    Now use the Superwear Gel Liner in Noir, and apply eyeliner along the top lid and the bottom one-third. Our Waterproof Mascara in black provides a luscious look to complete the lashes.

    TIP: The less darkness under the eyes (liner, mascara and shadow), the more open your eyes will look, ideal for brides!

    Using the Brow Shader Pencil in Blonde, brush lightly through the eyebrows to enhance your natural colour.

    Lashes were also applied, but only to the outer eye corners to keep the look as natural as possible.

    Step 3: Cheeks - Here I have used our new Baked Blusher in Nectar, leaving a subtle glowing cheek.

    TIP: Use just a little blusher at a time (dusting off any excess) and building the coverage you wish to achieve.

    Step 4: Lips - Line the lips with Slimline Lip Pencil in Deep Natural, and then apply Micro Bubble Lipstick in Micro Sunberry shade. Follow this with Lip Lacquer in Crystal Pink.

    Step 5: Bronzer - For an overall glow, use Mosaic Bronzer lightly dusted all over the face.

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  • Get the Boho Look from Blushing Bride Aoife Cogan

    Wednesday 30 November -1 - Advice, Beauty, Blog Competitions, Colour Palettes, Decor Inspiration, DIY, Engagement Ideas, Fallon's Blog, Fashion, Flowers, Irish Designer Week, Jewelery, News, Photo Inspiration, Photoshoots, Real Weddings, Stationery, Steal her Style, Supplier Spotlight, Travel, Wedding Food , Weddings Abroad, What's On this Week? - Tags: None

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    Images clockwise from top: Gordon D'Arcy and Aoife Cogan, image courtesy of WENN Photography | Boho chic, Aoife Cogan, image courtesy of WENN Photography | Frog Prince Bouquet | Pearl and Gold Ring, WeddingsOnline.ie Shop, €14 | Headbands, House of Istria, from Bella Bleu | Dune Sandals | Rangoli Vintage Comb |

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