Smashbox Fireball Matte Be Legendary Lipstick! (& a wee Smashboxpark plug!)

If you were following me ANYWHERE on social media this past weekend you'll know that I spent the most incredible two days with Smashbox in London, checking out their pop up shop, Smashboxpark in Boxpark, Shoreditch. A definite highlight of that entire trip has to have been discovering one of their newest Be Legendary lipsticks in Fireball Matte. 

The most stunning fiery orange/red, National Makeup Coach for Smashbox (& all 'round good egg) Janine Bird admits to shedding a little tear at its sheer perfection: 

This ultra luxe formulation glides on and settles to a silky matte finish. It boasts Vitamin C, E and shea butter for a nourishing, non drying long lasting lipstick like nothing else I've tried. And boy does it last, check out Smashbox MUA Carolina Bicudo's (pictured) after shower shot!

Smashbox Fireball Matte - REFUSES to budge!

Twice now I've sported this stunning shade and it's true what they say about people treating you differently when you're wearing a strong lip. There's an undeniable confidence in powerful colours such as Fireball, even more so when you can be confident that, once applied, it's not going anywhere. 

Janine recommends taking your time with Fireball application for maximum longevity

Apply over your favourite red lip liner for application perfection, or, as Janine suggested, over Fuchsia to bring a whole new dimension to this show stopping shade. 

Heather Jackson: Smashbox's Artistry & Education Coach ROCKING Fireball Matte

What make we of Fireball? Will you dare to wear? It joins the Be Legendary lip lineup this month at €21. Available from Smashbox counters nationwide & online from Boots & Arnott's. 

Should you be in the vicinity of Shoreditch though, do be sure to drop by Boxpark before they close in mid June. The Smashboxpark pop up is about as perfect a brand fit as I've seen in a very long while! You can even grab an aprés makeover selfie in some of the most amazing lighting available, as evidenced by Youtube beauty pal Melanie Murphy below: 

Melanie Murphy Perfecting Her Selfie Game at Smashboxpark, Shoreditch!

#Bbloggers High End Giveaway ~ Worth Over €300!

I'm always the first to try turn a negative into a positive (I AM!) so when I spent yesterday lamenting my rustled jimmies about how many off the cuff 'gimme stuff' emails and PMs I get, I got to thinking. I've been blogging/freelance writing beauty for four years now and every single day I'm asked for 'spare' products. There'll be an email, a pm, a DM, even pointed posts to my Facebook page with peeps on the cadge (though yep, some are genuine). When it comes to new bloggers, I try to help with information as often as I possibly can but providing all with products is neither my place nor my inclination.

I'm a firm believer that if you have a passion for beauty and products that posts about your own prized possessions are the ideal springboard to launch a new blog. Those are the posts that people will be drawn to, regardless of the product on show. Ultimately it's your passion and your voice that will drive engagement and build your audience.

In saying that, it's always nice to have a high end product sprinkled in the mix and to that end I'd like to help with this Giveaway. Above I have €300 worth of not spare but duplicate products that you'll most likely find reviews for on site. For the most part, I donate these duplicates to local charities for raffles or gift them to friends, family and colleagues for special occasions or when I know they'll love 'em.

If you're a #bblogger/beauty addict, looking to review some high end beauty then winning this beauty booty couldn't be easier: just make sure you're a follower on whichever social media platform suits you best (links below) and comment below with how you follow (you'll get an entry for each) and a link to your blog if you'd like some Cherry Link Love!

Do ping me a tweet to chat beauty or blogging at any stage though, I can and have spoken for Ireland on the subject <3

@ItsCherrySue

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Competition is open to UK & ROI and we'll announce a Winner in two weeks time, Friday 14th May. 

Good Luck!!

Cherry Link Love for #BBloggers: Super Dupers!

Aloha, beauty bloggers and lovers alike. Here we are with this week's Cherry Link Love and we're talking about something very close to my penny pinching heart - DUPES!

I'm talking beauty bits that are a fraction of the cost of an original product yet do an incredible job nonetheless. MUA are prolific dupers but I'm going to link my post that's an Estée Lauder Modern Mercury dupe from MAC - Superb. 

There's also an upcoming post this week about my favourite MAC shadow dupes but for now I'm dying to see your bargainous buys. Remember, if you don't have a post to hand about the topic you can still comment with your blog link and a dupe suggestion to share in the Stat Love!

 Guidelines for Cherry Link Love 

• Link up one of your posts in your comment that best suits the topic
• Be sure to leave your CherrySue follower ID so that I can backlink
• Take a mo to check out the other lovely links
• Share the love, by commenting on posts or tweeting fellow bloggers (we all know how great it feels to get a supportive comment.)
• Pay it forward: By Rt'ing links or just spreading the #CherryLinkLove word

Happy Monday, everyone! 

Cherry Link Love for #BBloggers - Holy Grail Products!

How do, lovely ladies? It's time once more for some #CherryLinkLove. 

This week we're talking Holy Grail products, products you've used that you'll buy and use for as long as they make it and even long after if you can source it on eBay.

I'll kick it off with my post about HG products but I'm DYING to see what's floating your beauty loving boats. 

Guidelines for Cherry Link Love 

• Link up one of your posts in your comment that best suits the topic
• Be sure to leave your CherrySue follower ID so that I can backlink
• Take a mo to check out the other lovely links
• Share the love, by commenting on posts or tweeting fellow bloggers (we all know how great it feels to get a supportive comment.)
• Pay it forward: By Rt'ing links or just spreading the #CherryLinkLove word

Since we've started this little love fest the blog's monthly views have topped 55,000 hits and continue to grow - with the most recent Cherry Link Love post receiving 10,768 hits (so far). I'd love to know if you're seeing a jump in your views but also and more importantly if you've found some great new blogs to follow. 

Looking forward to seeing your comments!