Yes, camel is EVERYWHERE this season and a great colour trend as it’s muted colour so should sit with most of the clothes you already have in your wardrobe.  This particular camel swing coat is available this week from Savida and caught our eye when we went on the hunt to bring you a bargain Winter coat which would have you on trend and on budget!

The coat is priced at priced at €70/£50 and will see you through the season.

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If it seems like we are bringing you more deals from Boardsdeals.ie than normal that’s because we are!  They seem to be on a beauty buzz at the moment so no harm in taking advantage of the offers they have running before they turn back to car valets! 

Urban Beauty is a well known spa in Rathmines, Dublin which has also featured on Xpose, so this will be a popular deal.  They are offering €30 instead of €75 for beauty treatments.  There are no stipulations on what treatments you go for, you can have any treatments of choice.  Basically you are saving €45 or 60%, great if you use the salon regularly for waxing etc.  The deal is on and will be up for grabs over the next two days.  Enjoy!

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Boardsdeals.ie are offering another pamper deal: €48 instead of €118 for a Relaxation Package at Lotus Beauty and Holistic Sanctuary.  Lotus Beauty is in Blackrock, Dublin for anyone thinking of buying this deal.  On offer with this one you’ll get:

- An Organic Balancing Facial

- Ayurveda Head and Upper Body Release Massage

- A Medicated Herbal Foot Soak

There’s just over one day left to make it yours… the deal is on so it’s yours for the taking.

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We’ve grown accustomed to checking in with boardsdeals.ie regularly to up date you on any great offers they are running.  It was to our delight when we discovered they’ve another pamper steal on offer today, this one is for your bonce!

Cats Hair Salon (part of the Westbury Mall), are giving a €96 treatment for €40!  The treatment consists of a wash, cut, blow-dry and Kerastase treatment – that in itself could cost you €40.

The deal is on (i.e. enough sold already to confirm it..) so you are assured to bag the offer if it tickles your fancy.  A great crimbo pressie for the sister or mum that has everything or just some plain old self indulgence as the cold weather creeps in.

See here to find out more.

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I generally wear make up every single day, unless I’m really really sick and have no intention what so ever of climbing out of my super comfy bed.  Whether it’s to go to the shops, work, the doctor or even walking the dog, I really do feel naked without my bit of slap.  I have a vast collection of powders, creams, liners and glosses and I love trying out new products.

A flush of excitement washed over me when I saw this cute little compact trio and I could not wait to put it to the test. It is an ideal size for those nights out when you are just bringing your clutch and don’t have room for your usual larger colour palette.  I tried the shade ‘grey obsession’ as it stated on the back that it is ‘tailor made for blue eyes’.  I wore it to work where I knew I would be busy just to see if it would last me the day without creasing or irritating my eyes.

I applied it dry for a subtle look but it can be applied wet for a more dramatic evening look.  It went on smoothly, blended really well and didn’t leave a lot of powder particles falling all over my face.  It looked fab all day long and stayed put which is great.  I felt no irritation on the area what so ever and it didn’t need to be touched up at all during the day.  I would definitely recommend this product and with nine different shades, there is something for every eye colour.

Price: €12.34

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It has to be said ladies, the ultimate cherry on the cake for your make up has to be the false eyelashes.  Whether it’s for a party, wedding, girls night out or your debs, the false eyelashes will top off your gorgeous look and will make you stand out from the crowd, unless everyone has the same idea, in that case, you will all look ab fab!

If you are surviving on a budget, then I would recommend the Girls Aloud Lashes at €5.99 from your local chemist.  There are five to choose from so there will most certainly be one to suit your style.  I would advise that you get a good friend to help you apply the lashes, as they can be quite tricky to do on your own and you will often be left looking like you have one lazy eye!

If you find you have an extra bit of cash, then why don’t you pop down to your local beauty salon or lash bar for a more professional look.  Try to find somewhere that uses the individual lashes as they can be tailored to suit your eyes and often look more natural.  Prices will vary from about €15 – €30 so be sure to shop around for the best value.  Before you head in for your appointment make sure to have no mascara on as you want the false lashes to stick to your lashes, and not to the mascara.  This way they will last longer.  You can apply mascara afterwards when the glue has dried, but if you want your lashes to last longer, then do not apply mascara, as the oils in it break down the lash glue quicker.  When you are getting your lashes done, your eyes might water a little as the professional glue used in salons is much stronger than the latex glue you get in over the counter products.

Removing False Lashes:

You should expect these lashes to last about one week.  Don’t use oil based eye make-up remover on the lashes as that will dissolve the glue, unless you are trying to take them off.  Using a cotton bud to cleanse eye make-up off without going near the lashes will extend their life span.  If you are having trouble removing the last few lashes, try working a bit of Vaseline into the roots for a few minutes, or indeed leave a light layer of Vaseline on over night and they should slide of quite easily the next morning.  Home kits usually have small capsules with removal liquid in the packet.  Now go get that camel eyed look for your big night out!

For more read our Ask the Expert: Individual over Strip lashes post.

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Here’s another great offer we just spotted on Boardsdeals.ie.  The recession has seen over priced salons have to come back to earth in terms of the prices they are charging plus a little extra.  There are bargains to be had and if at first you don’t see any at your local salon, ask, they are bound to be running a monthly or even weekly deal.

For anyone who’s had to tighten their spends leaving pampering treatments in favour of must have waxes, this deal will be of particular interest.  The offer consists of a Swedish Full Body & Cranial Massage for only €30!  Normally this treatment would cost €70 and you get 75 minutes which you still get for €30, so it’s a genuine offer with no snags.  You’ve 2 days and 19 hours to bag this offer…

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Ok, so we don’t actually want to you get the glum look but check out Chezza’s nails.  Love it, sophisticated evening time to party look that can’t be that hard to recreate at home minus the room full of pamper people!  The nail varnish Ms. Tweedy wears here is actually from Nubar and is from their Autumn Winter collection.  They are predicting blue as the new hue!  As this is an eco friendly varnish it’s a hit with the celebs already and apparently Lily Allen is also a fan of this brand.

Anyway, this varnish will cost you €9.50 and if you prefer something a little brighter than Cheryl’s Navy blue they also have the Mali blue.  Use a wooden orange wood stick dipped in nail varnish remover to clean any mishaps from around the edges.  Don’t forget your base coat as this WILL stain your nails a nasty yellow and throw on a lick of top coat to give it an extra shine.

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Doo-lally have some great Summer steals running and the moment.  We decided to pick one of their gorgeous Summer dressed and ended with three!  See for yourself they are real cuties with price tags to match.  The Monaco dress with it’s puffball hem was also featured in last months Grazia.

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Hot on the heels of that fantastic deal in Dylan Bradshaw, Another great deal from the guys and gals over at www.BoardsDeals.ie – Thankfully I did not spend too much over the Bank Holiday weekend, as this one is right up my street!  Their current offer is €35 for €100 worth of treatments at the French Beauty Day Spa in Dublin city.  Looks like I am not the only one who thinks this is a great deal with over 100 bought already.

More details on www.boardsdeals.ie

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