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Jessica Simpson is the cover for the May issue of ‘Marie Claire,’ in which claims the photo was taken “with absolutely no makeup or retouching.”

“I don’t have anything to prove anymore,” Jessica told the magazine. “What other people think of me is not my business.”

She looks fresh-faced and gorgeous, but no makeup at all? Not even a little bit? You decide

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Seeing as we are in the midst of a recession we thought why not cheer you up each week with a spot of bargain hunting!  You can just sit back and relax, let us do the hunting and hopefully we’ll uncover some gems along the way.  If you know of any special offers that may be of interest let us know or post them in the comments box below.

We are going to be on the look out for anything from fashion, beauty, hair care, cosmetics, spas/salons, weekend breaks, dining… blah blah blah – you get the message.  So watch out for our weekly Bargain Bin post for up to date special offers.  As Mother’s Day is just over a week away it features a lot so that should take the hard work out of planning what to do for yours!

This week we  have a variety of lovelies to kick start us.

Cosmetics

Boots key offers until 23rd March:

Sanctuary – free Sanctuary Me time spa treats worth €15 when you spend €15 or more on Sanctuary Spa.

No7 gift with purchase worth €45 when you spend €30 or more on No7 – includes extreme length mascara, Mini P&P I, Mini Time Resisting Day cream, mini P&P eye cream for men, mini age defence cleansing balm, high shine lip gloss and mini eye shadow.

Saving of €15 on skincare (Roc,L’Oreal,Olay..), up to half price on Fragrance (Cerruti Femme,Davidoff Cool Water, Ghost..).

Save 1/3 on selected Extracts range and Soap & Glory range.

Visit Lancôme at Brown Thomas from Monday 15th February to Sunday 7th March to receive a complimentary gift. The ‘weekend away’ gift is worth €95 when you purchase 2 or more products one to be skincare.  Great if you are buying for Mother’s Day.

One hundred benefit lipsticks to be won every day on www.flake.ie.

Nosh

The 5 star Heritage Hotel in Killenard, Co. Laois are offering Afternoon Tea Buffet in their Ballroom which will take place on Sunday 14th March with first sitting at 2pm & second sitting at 3.45pm, serving sumptous delights & relaxing melodies from our resident pianist. Rates from €15.00 per person.

Pampering

At The Buff Day Spa, March Midweek Madness Spa Package! For only €75 you get: 30 Minute Stressbusting Back Massage, Dermalogica Buff Express Facial, Dermalogica Skin Rescue Kit (Worth €30), €20 Spa Voucher to use for your next visit to the Spa

Fashion

ASOS.com has reduced their delivery rates to Ireland. As of March 2nd, Standard Delivery to Ireland is only €2.99.

In Whitewater Shopping Centre Newbridge, The Debenhams new season spectacular is on from 3rd-6th March, with up to 25% off throughout the store and 10% off beauty and fragrance.

Newbridge Silverware in Newbridge Co. Kildare have been having a massive sale for the past week, with €70 off certain necklaces and massive discounts off other items.

www.meghanfabulous.com 30% off sale on sale items this week. Also, international shipping is free for orders over $150.

30% off these gorgeous little clutch bags, perfect for Spring/Summer! Also offering Buy one Get one Free on all gift sets which are perfect for Mothers Day! www.riomoda.com

Styletonic.ie offering free next day delivery for any orders over €100.

20% off at Coast for 2 days only.

Hair Care

For a limited time the Peter Mark Style Club Salon on South William Street, Dublin, are offering 20% off all salon services – www.styleclub.ie. 20% off all cut & colours nationwide all week.

www.hqhair.com are having an end of season sale with up to 50% off selected products such as Hairdo by Jessica Simpson & Ken Paves. 23 Inch Wavy Clip-In Extensions, were £69 now £34.50.

Getaways

Brook Lodge & Wells Spa.  €50 per person B&B or €80 per person B&B plus dinner.  Book a treatment at the spa and get one FREE!

Entertainment

Newbridge Greyhound Stauium are offering a 4 course meal, admission and racecard for €27.50 per person on Friday night, 5th March only. The same package cost €45 per person last year so this is a great reduction.

Celebrate with House of Fraser in Dundrum on Thursday 4th March and join their Alice in Wonderland themed birthday celebrations and enjoy many in store specials and events including meeting Graham Knuttel and Ken Boylan and champagne receptions…

Events

GLOW magazine has teamed up with EBS Building Society to bring the ladies of Ireland the ‘GLOW Feel Good Days’ roadshow.  There will be 800 goodie bags up for grabs at each event filled with beauty and skincare products.  There will also be 150 VIP goodie bags at each event for those who pre-register online for a Financial Health Check with the EBS.  FREE hair and beauty makeovers at each event.  For nationwide venue information see www.feelgooddays.ie.

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U.S. boutique Juicy Couture is set join the 55 designer outlet boutiques at Kildare Village this coming March. Founded in 1994 by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Taylor, the label has established a huge celebrity following with the likes of Madonna, Eva Longoria, Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.

It’s not only the Juicy tracksuit the celebs favour, this season they have nailed the trench trend with Fergie, Naomi Watts and Eva Longoria all opting for the Juicy versions. Below we see this seasons Juicy take on the trench coat (short version pictured top), the military style jacket and the must have leather jacket, all of which are available at BT2.

You can expect to see the statement clothing adorned in the typical Juicy slogans including “Have a Juicy day”, “Peace, Love and Juicy” and “Some girls have all the Juicy” arrive on Monday, 22nd March. If you can’t wait that long to juice up your wardrobe then all looks pictured are available at BT2 now, having had a smooch around I can report they have a great and varied Juicy collection.

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