Innocent Smoothies ‘little greenies’

Well today we finally got a glimpse of the sun and I didn't freeze without a coat- success! 

Inoccent smoothie is always doing good with the likes of the big knit and now they have their 'little greenies; 'a group of young gardeners who want to get kids their age sowing & growing all around Ireland.'
The aim of this is to educate children around Ireland about sowing and growing their own vegetables and get them to do it themselves! The target is 25,000 kids in on the project so let's get cracking!

'Dalkey Garden School' will be commencing it's children's course on the 2nd of May for 4 weeks every Thursday from 4-5.30 pm. The children will not only be part of the Innocent Smoothie campaign but will learn lot's of fun and interesting things about the garden; getting hands on experience. The block of classes cost €60 and are suitable for ages 4-12 years. 
For more information on the school go to DalkeyGardenSchool.com, 'Like' their Facebook and 'Follow' them on their new Twitter. 

Be sure to pass on this post to someone you think might have some eager kids to get their hands dirty and learn some fun stuff! 

For now check out this video that was made when some children were quizzed on their fruit & veg knowledge, it's pretty cute!

Love & Hugs,

Alice May

^Adult classes are also available in Dalkey Garden School^

Haul: Louboutins, Skater Skirts & Eye Shadow

I haven't done a haul in quite some time but I got myself a few bits as I felt I deserved a wee treat!

Firstly are my very first pair of Christian Louboutins. You would expect to see sky high stilettos with the signature red sole. Although these beauties have the red sole they are anything but high!
I'm sure you're all familiar with Siopa Ella the 'swap boutique and consignment store'.  They stock a lot of designer gear and I always keep my eye on Siopa Ella's Facebook for anything extra special; which is exactly what happened when these Brown Christian Louboutin leather Chelsea boots showcased themselves. Before I knew it I was in the shop trying them and handing over my card.
They set me back €195 but considering they where hardly worn and worth a lot more I didn't get too upset! I've been looking for a nice pair of Chelsea boots for ages so actually I'm extremely happy!

The next thing was another thing I spied in my daily LivingSocial(discount coupan website) email. I usually hate these emails and always try to remember to unsubscribe myself from the annoying at least 5 a day subscription servive. But I saw that they had a deal on a 120 eye shadow palatte for €15 when normally it's about €60 from KwikStore. I've wanted a palette like this for my kit for ages so was delighted at the cheap price! I've used a few colours and so far so good!

 The last 2 things are from BooHoo.com. I love the skater skirt trend as their super flattering and really easy to wear. You don't have to worry about being bloated with  them either so this makes it all the better!

The first one is called the 'Jessie Scuba Skater Skirt' in sugar-coral and the second is the 'Jess Skater Skirt' in berry(no longer available) both where €15. I amn't 100% happy with the material of either of the skirts and if you're thinking of getting the sugar-coral get it in your size if not one size bigger but definitely not any smaller! 

So there you have it! My few purchases over the last while. If you'd like a more in dept post on any of the items I got just let me know!
I also bought my flights and put down a deposit on accomadation for my holiday with my friends this summer! I won't be spending any money for a while cause I'm officially broke again! ha ha

Until next time,

Love ya!

Alice May x

Hydrate and Conceal with Benefit's Fakeup!

retails at €26.50

Why hello there my lovelies!

On Friday evening last I was invited to a Benefit event to show us bloggers their newest product 'Fakeup'. Before I talk about this amazing new product I just want to take a minute to show you the kindness of Benefit who always throw the most amazing parties. Bubbles for everyone[not me- driving :-(] and oodles of yummy food including the cute as a button picnic style fish and chips. 

Now- back to the main post!

What is this 'Fakeup' I'm on about you are thinking? Well it's essentially an under eye concealer that has a ring of vitamin E and Apple Seed extract... huh? Basically this means that not only will you be hiding away your dark circles but you'll be doing your skin wonders. It won't crease and will last all day. 

We were all colour matched by the amazing Mark I of course am the palest of the pale(I don't look it at times but trust me-I am!) 

They come in 3 shades; Light, Medium and Deep. I was very lucky to receive all 3 the other night and boy did I have a field day when I was getting my self dolled up to go out last night. 

I used the light shade under my eyes, down the bridge of my nose and a little on my forehead I then contoured with the deep shade. I love contouring with cream products and this is a gem, easy to blend and a beautiful dewy finish too. You can see the results on me below. I can honestly tell you that throughout the night my makeup stayed on without the need for touch ups(well bar my lippy!) which was great so I could spend more time dancing the night away!

 We also got the Hello Flawless powder in honour of it's Birthday which I will review at a later date when I've used it a little. 

I hope you guys get a chance to check out this new concealer and if you do let me know your thoughts bur for now I hope you are all enjoying your paddies day while I nurse an incredibly large hangover..

All the best,

Always,

Alice May xx

ps last night I was asked for not my number but my twitter... weird. (commence twitter censor!)

Photo robbed from the Benefit facebook page!

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Sparkling Together for 30 Years; Marc Jacobs for Diet Coke Launch

Last night I was at one of the most fun events, the craic was had.
I attended the Marc Jacobs Diet Coke launch for 'Sparkling Together for 30 Years'  in BT2 on Grafton Street, Dublin.
I'm sure you have all seen the add with the undeniably sexy gardner(video at the end of the post if you haven't). Well he of course was in attendence so we all (eventually) worked up the courage to get our photo's taken with him oh and of course he is even better looking in person (swoon).

The event had people going round with the pretty Diet Coke bottles(with red straws no less) designed by Marc with the idea of the 80's, 90's and 00's in mind and the most amazing, yummy cocktails too which I will admit I took full advantage of.
There were also canapé's but I didn't try any so can't comment on that(I was told they were lovely)

Every so often four models would appear from what seemed like nowhere show casing the summer collection which is now available in BT2(I was having an ole goo). To be honest they kind of freaked me out, standing there like manquins while copious amounts of people took their photo.. but they looked well and I have to say I do really like the look of the collection. Socks and sandles seems to be in again(was it ever?) just so long as their heel's!

There was a photo booth there and we all had great fun with it, I think they guy got a little fed up with our antics but we all had a great time!

Before we knew it 8 had rolled around, we were getting our coats and lovely goodie bags before heading into the night for an evening of giggles and conversation(and just a little more alcohol).

All in all I had a fantastic time. It was great seeing my lovely blogger friends and having a fab night out! I love the design Marc has come up with and am excited to see the cans all over the place. I for one will never be opening the bottles and will keep them on display for ever!

All the best,

Alice May xx

ps my camera lens decided to break after I took 2 photo's(picture's of the drinks) so the rest of the night bar Donna's(NotJustInside) photo at the top are all iphone. I used a different lens this morning to take the rest of the photo's. Sorry about that folks!