Showing posts with label Guest Post. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Guest Post. Show all posts

Thursday, October 08, 2015

Louboutin Lipstick Lip Swatches & Review ~ A Guest Post by Katie Healy!



When I saw Louboutin was to release lipsticks there was just one lady I knew I could trust with a review. Katie Healy of What Katie Healy Did is the epitome of glamour online, just one peek at her Instagram HERE will tell you that. If you are lucky enough to know Katie in real life though you'll know that it's not just a digital persona, she is truly beautiful and exudes every ounce of elegance in person that she portrays online. 

All of that and she's a Louboutin super fan. While I couldn't justify the €85 tag, I knew she wouldn't be able to resist. I was right. Before you empty your life savings for a Louboutin lipstick, take a look at an unbiased, informative review from a lady that really knows what she's talking about. Take it away, Katie!

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Origins Original Skin Renewal Serum - Quarter Life Crisis Averted?


Yep, Origins are one of my favourite high-end skincare brands but in the case of serums for your #QuarterLifeCrisis, I know when I'm bate. Instead of  using the serum myself, because, let's face it, I'm slightly older than the target market *coughs* and that'd be cray, I've enlisted the help of not only one of the funniest, wise beyond her years gals but also the creative genius behind one of my favourite blogs John, It's Only Makeup. Could Lorraine's face get any fancier? Let's find out: 

Origins Original Skin Renewal Serum, €42, is the new kid on the new block. Skin care ranges for millennials are being improved, expanded and launched at a rate of knots. Keep reading - if you look away now, you'll look back to find this page has been replaced by a pot of a twenty-something's face cream. Business is booming.

Reserve judgement for a second. I was sceptical when the hype reached me, and almost wrote it off as another underarm brightening cream marketing fail (or win, if creating problems where there aren't any lines your pockets). After research and a good aul think, I'm on board. There's the teen market, which is blemish-busting gels and light lotions. Follow on from that, and you're onto anti-aging creams. Now, there's a handy middle ground for skin that isn't in the throws of puberty but still suffers with growing pains.

Origins Original Skin Renewal Serum is my favourite newbie. It's different to most serums that I've tried, in that it quickly soaks in and leave a velvety finish. I'm thinking that's intentional and done with fickle young adults in mind; a more comfortable, less slippery consistency is a great base for makeup, especially when you want to get it all done without faffing around too much. 




That finish ties in with its blurring tech - there's a dose of algae oil to reduce the appearance of pores. It's subtlety tinted in pale peach, which I think is where the radiance boost comes from. Both of these effects are temporary and purely cosmetic. You'll wash your glow and little pores down the drain when you remove this, but it's nice while it lasts and, again, a welcome enhancer under your foundation.

Long term skincare benefits are geared mostly toward skin with texture issues, the odd spot and general shine. It's got salicylic acid and chestnut seed extract, which purify and reduce inflammation without stripping away too much moisture. The drier areas of my face are coping just fine with this, and the oilier areas are being kept in check.

If you're starting to invest in skin care, make having a look at this a priority.

You'll pick up Origins Renewal Serum in all large Debenhams & Boots stores or online HERE. And you'll see more of Lorraine's whip smart reviews HERE. 

Tell us, are you in the market for millennial skincare? 

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Estée Lauder: Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick - Defiant Coral. A Guest Post from Lorrrrrrrrraine!




You know what we haven't had around here in a while? A visit from a Fancy Face, let's remedy that, shall we? Thanks for popping by Lorraine of John, It's Only Makeup, what have you got for us today?
Did I need another coral lipstick? Er, maybe not. Did I need another coral lipstick in the new Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting formula? YES. Hey, I probably wouldn't have turned down a lime green from the range. 
The lipsticks are blend of all the best bits you want - longevity, comfort, moisture and high colour. 

How'd they do it? I'd imagine the zillion years and billions of eurobux that Lauder can pour into research helps, but the nitty gritty is a premium selection of ingredients. Hyaluronic acid keeps things looking and feeling smooth, while buckets of pigment and bonding agents make for full-on colour that lasts.
And, even though it's bursting at the seams with fantabulosity, it doesn't feel like it. The texture is light, creamy and totally comfortable. Blindfold me and I'd think I was wearing a balm.
Defiant Coral: €29

Defiant Coral, is the one that Cherry Sue gave to me. It's not a true coral - orange tones are low and there's a dusty pink element that makes it much more wearable. 
It's not cheap, but there's no compromise in quality. A great lipstick, packaged in sleek and sturdy casing - it's luxe in every way. 

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

EYE Bright - Top 3 Solutions for Tired Eyes - Guest Post from Snapped Up

This morning we are joined by Stephanie from SnappedUp.ie. One of the most put together and ambitious gals in the Irish blogging community these days, her love of all things pink and the head on her shoulders led her to intern with tan of the moment Cocoa Brown, so impressed were they with her work that she's now their PR & Marketing Exec - Go Steph!

Take it away, Stephanie!



Its one thing to get your skin looking great but another story all together to brighten up tired eyes, especially if you're…well, constantly tired.  Whats worse, it's usually the first place a person looks when you meet them, unless they have some freakish social anxiety disorder and can't look you straight in the eye. In that case, you probably shouldn't go there.

Truth is, tired eyes are the most common thing in the world like back pain or migraines. Who doesn't suffer from them? Foundation helps cover up lumps, bumps, redness and even gives us a more tanned complexion. However, to get rid of those dark, swingy under-eye bags is a more tricky task. 

Fret not, my friends. I am queen of under-eye baggage and I can assure you, mine was not always Louis Vuttion baggage. I want to share with you some products that, in just one whizz, will change your fake Prada bags into, er…looking not so fake. 




On a Monday morning, who doesn't need an 'instant lift'? I'm a huge Clarins fan and this product lifts and lives up to its promises  - Its one of my favourites from their range for sure. 

The concealer is a runny, thin consistency which allows it to be swept and blended under the delicate eye area.  It has added aloe vera so not only does it hide tired eyes but it refreshes and soothes 'em too. For €24, its sounds close to the price of a foundation but a little goes a long way and I can honestly tell you mine has lasted over 6 months at this stage. €24/6months = not that expensive. 




This is a newbie from GOSH and I absolutely love it. Its really been a while since I've got my hands on anything from this range.  The Prime and Refresh Illuminating Eye Roll-on is a refreshing roller ball that you glide under and over your eyes before you apply your makeup. It leaves a trail of white liquid which you then blend right in making a smooth surface for makeup to adhere to. 

The product gives you a boost on application, with its cool, sensual rollerball. Also, when you blend it in (I just use my finger)  it sets into your skin it counteracts the dull shade of your skin, brightening it up and also tightening it in!




How could I finish up this feature without a special mention for my main man, YSL. This is a pricey product but worth its weight in gold. I pick one up whenever I'm in the airpot to save a couple of yoyo's on it and it has definitely become a makeup bag staple of mine.

The best thing about this baby is that its suitable for all skin types and I think thats why its loved by so many women across the world. The award winning sleek beauty tool claims to be "powered by the radiance-boosting Luminocaptide Complex".  I'm not so sure what that is, but it definitely works a treat for me. 

This product also doubles up as a highlighter too, which is no harm considering the price tag.  I take it everywhere for little makeup touches on the go and it looks pretty sleek too so I'm only too proud to whip it out in public. 


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

One Shadow To Rule Them All. The Eye of Satin Taupe! - Guest Post from Dolly Rouge!





This morning I'm delighted to say we're joined by one half of one of my favourite Irish blogs, Kat from DollyRouge.ie. Kat is a no nonsense, tech savvy sweetheart, working on a post grad in medicinal chemistry and debunking the beauty blurbs one by one. If you have a question about 'the science bit' Kat is your gal, also if you're a bunny lover, I've no doubt Kat is your pal too. Be sure to head over to Dolly Rouge to check out their straight up awesomeness as a blog. 

Take it away, Kat!







In the Land of MACdor where the shadows lie... Ok I'm sorry I'll quit with the LOTR quips now. I just couldn't help myself!

There's a belief in the beauty world that one needs an array of eyeshadows in every colour of the rainbow. An eye look is not complete without using at least 173 of said shadows on the little canvas that is your eyelid. YouTube gurus, makeup artists and bloggers alike are all guilty of perpetuating this myth. Well, as the laziest beauty blogger in the world, I'm here to tell you, IT'S ALL LIES. Srsly. All you need is one shadow. O.N.E.

Not good at pairing complimentary colour combos? Haven't quite mastered the art of blending? Have about 0.2 seconds to get yourself together in the morning? This post is for you. The key is to pick an eyeshadow with duochrome, and it can do all the work for you. Case in point? MAC Satin Taupe. I'm sure many of you have this in your collection already. If you don't, don't rush out and buy it. Wet N Wild do a perfectly passable dupe in their Silent Treatment trio, the one marked “eyelid”.



So here's the story (Rory). MAC Satin Taupe/ Wet N Wild Silent Treatment Eyelid shade is a mushroomy, brown-taupe shot through with a silver frost. The silver frost catches the light, while the taupe hides out in the recesses. This means that when applied all over the lid and blended into the crease, Satin Taupe alone does the job of multiple shadows – giving brightness on the lid and darkness in the crease. Don't believe me? BOOM.



For a daytime look, apply with a fluffy blending brush, ensuring to soften the edge above the crease. Pair with your daytime liner/mascara of choice and a nude lip and get out the door! It's a lovely, work appropriate look.



For a nighttime look, also smoke the shadow under the eyes and pair with black liquid liner, or smudged out kohl on the upper lid and water line. It goes very well with a strong lip, as the following pictures show.



There you go, that's my precious secret. Most times I've had compliments on my eyeshadow in my YouTube videos, this is what I've been wearing. Another one to try is MAC Club, which is a darker brown with teal duochrome. The teal comes through on the lid and the brown marks the contour. Gorgeous.

Will you be trying The Eye of Satin Taupe?

Kat. 

Monday, May 19, 2014

Image Skincare Vital C Review - Guest Post by Glitter Mama Wishes

First up on our guest post whirligig we have Yaz from Glitter Mama Wishes chatting about Image Skincare's Vital C Moisturizer.
Yaz is a young Mum to three gorgeous children and still finds time to post regularly about beauty, parenting and lifestyle over on her blog. You should check her out tout suite.

Take it away Yaz!

Image Skincare, Vital C, Clinical Skincare, Dehydrated Skin

Hello Cherry Sue readers. I am delighted to be writing a review on one of my all time favourite blogs! Thanks so much Sue for having me :))

Today I'm showing you my favourite skin care brand as of late, Image Skincare. I came across this brand and have since been literally obsessed with their products. A lot of research and care goes into each of their products so as a beauty therapist and skin care addict I really trust this brand with my skin.

Image Skincare's Vital C range is ideal for anyone with dehydrated/fatigued skin due their environment, smoking or stress etc. It has a rich blend of natural botanical and of course Vitiman C. All the Vital C line Is packed full of antioxidants to protect and nourish your skin! Yummy!

The Vital C Hydrating Intense Moisturizer (bet your skin feel thirsty now!!) comes in a handy pump dispenser tube so no dipping of dirty fingers in jars. The cream comes out really thick but glides onto your skin like silk. From the second you pump this out you will get such a gorgeous smell....exactly like oranges, very fruity! 



After applying, I find my skin feels so refreshed and hydrated. Also what I love is that I can feel it protecting my skin all day without my skin looking shiny or feeling heavy. It seems to leave a really light barrier on my skin preventing it from feeling dry and tight later on in the day....I hate that tight dry feeling so much! No more of that with this though!

As well as being super hydrating and it also stimulates collagen thanks to an ingredient called palmitoyl oligopeptide.

I think this is a great all-rounder moisturiser while helping slow down the ageing process, especially for smokers and anyone with sensitive/dry skin, certainly during those harsh winter months it's a little miracle cream!

A 50ml tube will set you back approx €64. It may seem a lot to some but I promise it's worth it and as I always say your face is the most looked at thing by others and yourself so keeping it in good condition is money well spent!

Hope you guys enjoyed my review, I could go on and on about how much I love Image Skincare but I would be here all day lol! Let me know if you think this is something you'd like to try or if you have tried any of Image Skincare's other products?

Yaz xx

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Summer Nails Courtesy of LacqLustre (The Most Talented Nail Artist I've Seen in YONKS)

Summer Nails, Nail Art, Floral Nails, Gerbera Nails, Sunshine, Bright Nails

We know I'm a nail nut, we know I'm partial to a touch of my own nail art and we know I love to find people as crazy about the art as I am. Cue a chance encounter on Reddit last week, where I came across these stunning Easter Chocolate and Caramel Bunny nails by LacqLustre. It was only when I followed the link to her site that I found some of the most incredible nail art talent I've seen in quite a while, naturally I asked for a guest post immediately. Take it away, T!


Hello everyone! I'm just a girl who loves nail art and can never pick a favorite color. I have an obsession for the whimsical, the cheesy, and the sparkly! I started LacqLustre as a way to justify my insatiable polish hoarding, and it turned into an amazingly fun hobby. My favorite nail art to do is a three way tie between florals , food, and polka dots. 

Gerbera daisies are one of my favorite flowers and they never fail to cheer me up. I hope they do the same for you! 

Polishes Used:
Background color: China Glaze Electric Pineapple
Black: Wet N Wild Black Creme
Yellow: OPI The It Color, China Glaze Happy Go Lucky
Pink: China Glaze Sugar High, China Glaze Designer Satin
Orange: Sephora By OPI Paisley Me Attention
Red: China Glaze Roguish Red, China Glaze Ruby Deer

Thanks to Sue for giving me the chance to share them with y'all! -T



Well, huh? Isn't she a natural genius? Do yo'self a favour and go check out her site LacqLustre.com today, if you're a nail art nut on even the smallest scale you appreciate this girl's mad skillz. 

Thanks a thousand T, I'm definitely going to give these a shot now that the sun in shining in Dublin town *touches all the wood*. Also, China Glaze Electric Pineapple will be mine! 

If you'd like to see your work, nail art or
otherwise featured on CherrySue, do drop
me a line and let's chat!


Thursday, March 20, 2014

New Clinique Cheek Pop Blusher - Plum Pop - Guest Post from Lorrrrrrrrraine!


All the R's (so titled, by me, because of her Twitter handle @lorrrrrrrrraine) (that's NINE) is not only one of the fanciest faces I know but she's one of the most effortlessly hilarious writers to grace this here Interweb. She's popped by (see what I did there?) to give us the 411 on one of my most lusted after beauty products in quite a while - The Clinique Cheek Pops:
Ah, sure look - this was always going to be a positive review. I've been mooning over Clinique Cheek pops, €20, since the first promo pix hit the internet, with a deep-seated certainty that they were just my kind of blusher.
And yep, they are. A gorgeous floral design on the product itself is matched up in ooh-that's-grand by sturdy but simple packaging that clicks shut with a satisfying clunk. No handbag disasters anticipated!

Plum Pop is a cool pink that, depending on how heavy-handed you are, looks like anything from a sheen of baby pink to a block of fuchsia. I've got a light swipe on the picture, but this stands up to layering very well. It allows the texture of your skin to show through, no matter how close to Boy George territory you get.


What looks like sparkle in the pot translates to a subtle radiance when applied - a huge bonus for folks like me with mammoth pores to conceal. General pink nicery aside, the texture of this blush is seriously good, creating a veil of colour and glow without any drawbacks. 
I see these selling out fast, so get your rear in gear if you fancy a gander! I'll bet my best hat you won't be disappointed. 
As of this morning, Clinique Cheek Pops STILL aren't available online but Imma hunt some down IRL (in real life) TODAY!
Please be sure to drop by Lorraine's blog, John, It's Only Makeup and show her some love - if you don't already. You won't regret it - trust meh!

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Moo Goo Irritable Skin Balm & Soothing MSM Cream for Infantile Eczema - A Guest Review from Karen Mulreid (& wee Seán)



When I saw the ever hilarious Karen from Beating Myself Into a Dress waxing lyrical on Facebook about Moo Goo and its astounding powers of healing for her little chicken, Seán, I knew it would be something that would interest a huge amount of Mommas as Infantile Eczema is one of the most common skin complaints for childer in Ireland today. This here is her full review of Moo Goo Irritable Skin Balm & Soothing MSM Cream. Take it away Karen: 


What is it?

MooGoo is an Australian company that makes a range of natural products designed for people with skin and scalp problems. The legend goes that the founder adapted a cream used to keep cows’ udders in good condition for milking, to help a family member with a skin problem. It worked so well that friends and neighbours started asking for samples and thus the MooGoo Company with its original Skin Milk Udder Cream was born. (MooGoo, heh, see what they did there?) 

Since then, the company has expanded to other products including shampoos, soaps, face cream and even tanning lotion, all made with safe, natural ingredients. They don’t use fancy marketing gimmicks to get their products noticed, instead relying on good old fashioned word of mouth and personal recommendations to spread the word.


Does it work?

Indeed’n it does. Well, it did for us. When our son, Seán, was four months old, he suddenly broke out in a rash on his tummy, the backs of his knees and at the creases of his arms. It was red, rough and flaky and spread alarmingly fast. We tried everything, all the usual lotions and ointments that you can get on pharmacy and supermarket shelves, but nothing worked. We took him to our GP who diagnosed infantile eczema and recommended another cream to use along with a rigorous hourly creaming schedule. Despite our best efforts, it didn't work, in fact his condition worsened. He was covered head to toe in the rash, itchy and uncomfortable and he had started scratching the backs of his knees until they bled. In desperation I put a call out on Twitter and Facebook for some recommendations and the name that kept popping up was MooGoo. 

We got our hands on a tube of the Irritable Skin Balm – designed specifically for eczema - applied it several times a day and held our breaths. It was slow, but it worked. Within days the rash had reduced from fire engine red to a light pink, the roughness slowly softened, the rash slowly decreased. It wasn't overnight, but it was working. We then moved to the MooGoo Soothing MSM Cream which is a little stronger and that cleared it completely. He is now eczema free, he has no rash, at all, anywhere on his little body.

Look at this happy little cherub - does he look like he's being plagued by Infantile Eczema? No Siree!

What does it smell/feel like and will it look purdy on my bathroom shelf?

The skin creams we've tried are thick and unctuous so a little goes a long way, but they’re not greasy and are absorbed quickly, leaving the skin feeling really soft and smooth. They smell simply ‘clean’ and fresh, there’s no strong scent. Most of the products are called something cow related and come in really sweet packaging – for example the Soothing MSM Cream comes in a pump dispenser but is packaged in a cardboard box in the shape of an old-fashioned milk carton. It’s oney gorgeous!

Where can I get my mitts on it?

MooGoo is stocked in selected shops and pharmacies around Ireland and also ships to Ireland via its online store www.moogoo.ie. For a full list of Irish stockists click here (http://moogoo.ie/stockists/). Prices vary depending on the product but for example a Butter Milk Soap costs €5.95, the Irritable Skin Balm is €15.95 while Seán’s favourite, the Natural Mini Moo Bubbly Wash is €14.95.


Thanks so much Karen, I'm absolutely delighted that you've found a product to give you both that relief. You'll find Karen in a couple of places & I'd advise you to do so immediately - her Twitter, her site  and helpfully she has set up a supportive Facebook page/forum for Mommas working from home called Two Cups of Coffee and a Packet of Crisps & you'll find that here.

Are you a Moo Goo fan? Think you might give this one a shot? 

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

McHughs Pharmacy: Christmas Event, Hampers Galore AND a Giveaway! - Guest Post





While popping into my local pharmacy McHughes here on Duke Street, Athy to stock up on cold medicine for my little ones I noticed a fabulous array of gift baskets for Christmas. They have every shape & size imaginable and prices start at €4.45 for a trio of candles. I really liked the Vichy one at €14.99 it’d make a great present for the Mother in law.


While chatting they told me there is a customer event coming up on Friday 22nd November where you can get 15% off their Christmas gifts. I took a few snaps to show you what’s available also they are giving Cherry Sue a Kneipp herbal product hamper to give away to one of you lovely lot!



So if you happen to be around Athy on Friday 22nd pop in to enjoy festive drinks, mince pies but more importantly discounts! Fear not if you are busy as they are having another event on Thursday 5th December. 



We've got one of these beauties to give away!

Thanks a million, Sis and well done on the eagle eye bargain spotting, it's fab to see family run businesses providing great value, well worth the drive from Dublin too imho!

If you'd like to be in with a chance this beautiful hamper of natural Kneipp products worth €25, thanks to McHugh's, simply send a mail to cherrysuecomps@gmail.com with:
  • Your name
  • Your Address (ROI only)
  • Phone no. for the courier
  • Method you use to follow the site i.e Twitter/GFC, Facebook

We'll let this one run for just one week as there's giveaways aplenty on the way for the relaunch. Winner will be announced on Tues November 26th. 
Good luck everyone!!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Up Costumes for Halloween: Prepare for THE CUTENESS (Guest Post)


Afternoon all, here I have a fab post from my even more fab Sister, Corrina (WHO SHOULD HAVE A BLOG) about how she's brought Pinterest to life and dressed her two little lads as the characters from Pixar favourite, UP, on a shoestring. Enjoy!
Source

While thinking of what to dress my two little lads as for Halloween I started browsing Instagram & Pinterest as you do! I came across this little fella & thought he was the cutest little Mr Fredrickson from Up.
I thought it’d be easy enough to put together but I couldn’t find a black dickie bow anywhere. Even twitter couldn’t help! While out for a drink with CherrySue in The Church I spied Penny’s over her shoulder.
So I ordered a round & left her to browse the interweb while I hotfooted it across the road. In less than 10 minutes I was in & out with the complete outfit for my 2 year old all for €22.00. 
White polo tops 2 for €2.50, grey cardigan €10, brown cords €6 & dickie bow €3.50 - ALL from Penney's!
Genius idea from Cherry Sue for his glasses, just use children's 3D movie glasses & pop out the lenses. 
Cillian wondering how to get the skylight open to test these bad boys
Ok so now the tricky part, the walker, I asked the hubby for ideas of which he had none & told me “It can’t be done”. He should really know by now not to tell me that! I went to our local hardware store, Griffin Hawe and showed Anthony a photo of the walker on my phone. Hey presto, 10 minutes later he had made me one and glued it together for me for €12. A quick trip to the Euro shop for tennis balls (4 for €2.50) and little mans outfit was complete.





His older brother also needed a costume so I thought of Russell.
While on a trip to Dublin I paid a quick visit to the Scout Shop on Liffey Street. I got an orange neckerchief, woggle and 2 packs of 20 badges all for €10. Marks & Sparks had a sale on school uniforms so I picked up 2 yellow polo tops for €4.50. For the badge holder I cut up a sheet & tied it in a knot at his hip. The badges I stuck on with double sided sticky tape! Hubby usually does the sewing in this house!
After being in the Reserve Defence Forces for 7 years & hubby still serving we literally have a shed load of camping things. So I got a little back pack & tied on cups, mess tins & binoculars. Just add balloons & we are ready to rock for Halloween. Let me know what you think and if you have any costume ideas. You can find me on twitter @jordanstone4 and on Instagram as stonebabies. Happy Halloween ;)
The finished look. Kant Kope!!
What do we think? We think she should have a blog, right? RIGHT?! Thanks a mill, Sis, come back anytime.


Monday, October 07, 2013

American Horror Story Coven: Why Lorrrrrrrrraine Can't WAIT for Wednesday! (Guest Post)



My winter warmer, aside from a harem of blonde Speedo models, is a cuppa and a good box-set marathon. American Horror Story is a Ryan Murphy anthology series, comprised of stand-alone seasons. The first two award-winning instalments are atop the list of my television favourites and I'm beyond excited for season three - Coven. Here are my three reasons that you should be too!




ONE

If we pretend that Emma Roberts doesn't exist, we're left with an absolutely flawless cast. Jessica Lange, who could convincingly act the part of a bowling ball without special effects or makeup, is joined by Kathy Bates in a role that Murphy promises is five times scarier than her psycho-killer character in Misery. I can only assume that means she'll actually crawl out of my television and smother me with her side-eyes alone.
Lily Rabe, Taissa Farmiga, Evan Peters (swoon), Denis O'Hare, Francis Conroy and Alexandra Breckenridge (swoon) are back again, but my true excitement comes from new additions, Gabourey Sidibe and Angela Basset. 





TWO

It's well researched and it shows. The extensive probing adds authenticity to costume and period-appropriate themes; the former is most evident in season one's Black Dahlia scenes, a collection of gorgeously styled shots.
Awareness of the region's history turned up heinous events, ripe for inspiration. Kathy Bates plays a modified-for-television version of Delphine LaLaurie, a socialite who murdered and tortured black slaves at her New Orleans mansion. All reports of her crimes are stomach-turning. It will be interesting to see how this adaptation plays out in a modern setting.




THREE

New Girl's cute-as-a-fluffy-button Jess Day, Girl's uber-prissy Shosh, Dexter's human-Barbie Hannah - I'm pretty bored of female characters who couldn't fight their way out of a paper bag.  Thankfully, American Horror Story's women are BAMFS.
Across the first two miniseries, the main plot-points lay on female characters and it looks like Coven will be sticking with this set-up.  So refreshing to see.

American Horror Story Coven is set to premiere on October 9, 2013 and will reach a shady streaming site near you shortly after.





OK, so now I'm excited! You?
You'll catch more of the
brilliant @Lorrrrrrrrraine's talent over on her site John, It's Only Makeup. She's not only one of my favourite bloggers but also one of my favourite peeps too, be sure to check her out!