Gem and Jo's Super Showers. #2

No one likes to be scaly or flaky (We know, gross thought, right?, Unless you're a lizard, in that case more power to you!), So today we decided to scrub a dub dub and show you guys the body scrubs we have been using for the last little while. 

Gem's Selection:

Soap & Glory Pulp Friction Body Scrub. 

Let us take a moment and revel in the wonderous miracle workers know as Soap & Glory. I honestly believe they have secret magic that they use to make all their products. They are that good. This past while I have been using Soap & Glory's Pulp Friction Body Scrub and let me tell you, this is one of the best body scrubs I have ever used. 

The consistency is quite thick, and before you say "ugh, I hate thick products", boy is this one is worth the work! Thick means you loose less down the drain which is always a plus, especially when products are a little on the pricey side and it means you get a good coverage. And that means you smell great everywhere! No spots missing. Whoop Whoop! 

And before you ask, yes you are going to want to put this all over you, it smells incredible. As in I could spend a good 30 minutes in the shower rubbing this in. It contains, wait for it this list is extensive, fig powder, pumice, peppermint oil (One of my life obsessions), lemonade tree liquid, orange waterjuice and vitaminballs. And that's not all! The fragrance contains frozen yuzu, orange oil, green fig, and jungle pomelo essence. 

Now I haven't a bogs notion what half of that is (That's Irish talk for "haven't a clue"). BUT altogether it smells amazing! 

I would not recommend using this wonderful stuff on your face, because, 1. its a little harsh for that sensitive face skin you've got and 2. I got in my eyes and you do not want to go there! Pain is not the word, imagine those lovely smelling vitaminballs in your eyeball. Hell. 

Would I buy this product again? I wouldn't particularly go out to buy this, but if I got it in a little set, like I got this one last Christmas, then I would be one happy girlo. 

My opinion on this product? LOVE it! It is well worth the hype and it does wonders for dry skin. 

Check it out here

Buy it here (It's on 3 for 2!! Buy it quick!)

Jo's Selection:

Baylis & Harding french lavender & cassis body smoothing scrub

I recently got this in a gift set and I have got to say this stuff smells amazing! The lavender and cassis scent is so luxurious and is perfect for this time of year. To be honest I'm not totally sure what cassis is but boy does it smell good!(good job cassis). The floral scent isn't too overwhelming as well so it doesn't feel like you're drowning in a pile of lavender. It has the perfect balance and I have been loving using this after a busy day, the scent fills up the shower and really helps me to unwind and de-stress (gotta love lavender for that!). 

   The product itself has more of a gentle scrub texture with very small scrub particles so if you're looking for a something a bit rougher this unfortunately will not do the trick. Fear not though! This works great as more of an all over shower gel with a bit of extra scruby action! The product foams nicely too so that's awesome! Also can I just point out how pretty the packaging is, It would look really nice in any bathroom. 

Would I buy this product again? I wouldn't buy this again if I was looking for a scrub but if I was to get it in a set I would be very happy. I would definitely think of getting this in a set as a present for someone though. Baylis and Harding do really cute and lovely sets that I think would be great as a gift (the holidays are just around the corner!). Speaking of their sets, Debenhams have a load of Baylis and Harding sets on sale at the moment, perfect for stocking up for Christmas. check that out here

Check out Baylis and Harding's website here.

What scrub have you been loving lately?

Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time, 

Gem and Jo's Top tunes

Good day and welcome to another installation of Gem and Jo's Top Tunes. Today we shall invite you into our playlists and share with you the music we've had on repeat lately. Prepare yourself, some of these are likely to get stuck in your brain for approximately 6 3/4 days. (don't hold us to that, we actually have no idea. Jo once had a song stuck in her head for 2 months. Torture).

Gem's Playlist: 
Taylor Swift - Blank Space

The Script - No Good in Goodbye

One Republic - I lived

Imagine Dragons - I Bet My Life

Olly Murs - Wrapped Up

The Coronas - Just Like That

Jo's Playlist:

Stars - From the night

Bombay Bicycle Club - Luna

Johnny Marr - Easy money 

Kopecky Family Band - Heartbeat

Arctic Monkeys - Brick by brick 

Came across this song on my iPod during the month and now can't stop listening to it! 

Zero 7 - Simple Science

What songs do you have in your playlists? 

Until next time, 

Gem and Jo's Winter Tv Picks

Ahh Winter. What goes great with winter you ask? Why Television of course! Nothing better than sitting on your couch, wrapped in a blanket with a good cup of tea and an excellent programme on the tele. Bliss.

What was that? You don't know what to watch this winter? Don't you worry your pretty little heads, we shall guide you in the right direction!

Gem's Picks:
Stalker

Do not watch this alone. You will be terrified of your own shadow after it. 

This show is centered around Maggie Q's character and a new detective who work together in a unit in the LAPD who focus on catching stalkers. However Maggie Q is being stalked and the new detective is stalking his ex-wife and basically every one is being stalked. Stalking everywhere. 

Despite the overflow of stalking, the show is quite good and has me hooked from the first episode.

Arrow

What a show! Serious plot twists, superheros and hot guys, what more could you want?

My favourite character from the very beginning has been Felicity and this season you get to see a bit more into her past, back story is really important to me! Definitely a good one to watch this season. 

Scorpion

This ones new on the scene and so far it has seriously impressed me. It revolves around a group of misfit geniuses who help the FBI with cases that no one else can solve. Each with their own skills, the team solves everything from the airport landing software malfunction to bombings which no apparent targets. It also includes a woman who helps the geniuses translate the real world and in turn they help her genius son connect with her. Sweet stuff with a bit of action rolled in. 

The 100

If you haven't watched season 1 of this show you should go and do that now, like right now. And if you have watched it, then get yourself caught up on season 2 because it is seriously amazing! Think creepy radiation poisoning, mountain men and action, lots of action. This season is so much creepier and who ever wrote the script either needs a slap or deserves an award, I can't decide. 

The Flash

Supposedly the most watched tv premier on The CW and it is deserving of that title! Think hot geek who rocks abs, runs at super speed and has a desire to help everyone! God he is gorgeous. 

Basically this guy gets struck by lightening and is turned into a superhero, however, said lightening also struck others and they are not so kind hearted. 

Bold people + freaky lightening = supervillains. 

Throw in some dad issues and a best friend who he's in love with and you've got yourself a hit show. Simples.

Jo's Picks

Once Upon A Time

If you know me then you'll know that I am OBSESSED with this show. If you haven't seen this show you need to stop what you are doing right now and go watch it! seriously go!! (actually on second thoughts maybe read to the end of this post and then go). This has had me hooked since season 1. The actors are great and the story line is fantastic. Also this season the characters from frozen are in it (can't get much more wintry than that). I am actually so excited to see how this season turns out. 

The Vampire Diaries

I only recently started watching this so you could say I'm a little late to the party. I wasn't too sure if I was going to like to at first but I am a complete convert. Something is always going on in the show and as soon as you think you have time to catch your breath they throw something else at you. The show is actually really funny too which is something I always appreciate and the whole dark atmosphere really goes well with the dark evenings. Also they have a spin off, The Originals, which I am starting on as soon as I'm all caught up. I pretty much have my winter TV viewing set for the winter with this one!

Grand Designs

Everyone is going to think that I am a middle aged man with this one but you know what, I really don't care. I love this show. Each episode follows the construction of a different house and documents everything that goes right and wrong with the project. What's really cool is that usually they are experimental buildings, like ones build into the sides of hills, or made out of shipping containers or in one of the recent episodes this couple built a floating house! The presenter Kevin McCloud is really funny as well and just makes the show. There's just something really nice about watching this with the family and a nice cup of tea (God I really do sound like a middle aged man!). 

New Girl

New girls is back for another season and I couldn't be happier! It's as funny as ever and Nick is definitely my spirit animal. If you watch it then you'll know what I'm taking about. The Thanksgiving episodes are always hilarious too and I can't wait for it this season! If you need a good laugh sit down watch and laugh your pants off, that's an order solider. And can I just say..."I have a bag of meth in my wardrobe".

What are you watching this winter? 

Until next time, 

*All images are from IMDB. No copyright intended. 

Gem and Jo's Face Of The Day

Lads and Lasses, welcome to another installation of Face of The Day. As usual you shall read about what we decided to chuck on our faces for the day, and boy do we mean chuck. Jo had to be in college super early and Gem was supposed to be up at 9.00am, however getting out of bed at 10.00am made her slightly late. Only slightly. Therefore makeup was chucked. 

Gem's FOTD:

As per usual, I started off with the best foundation ever, Estée Lauder's Double Wear in Shell and powdered using Makeup Rumours pressed powder in Nude. As I was in a little bit of a rush, only an hour or so late at this stage, oops!, I did minimal eye makeup using E.L.F. Cosmetics' Eye enhancing Palette. 

Using the E.L.F. palette I covered up to my brow with 1 as a base colour and I slightly deepened the crease of my eye using 2. Then I patted 3 onto the lid for a pop of colour. I did a tiny cat eye flick using Wet n Wild's H20 Proof liquid eyeliner and swept Estée Lauder's Sumptuous Extreme mascara across my lashes, sweeping them towards the outer corner of my eye for a bit of drama. I gave myself a bit of a glow using Front Cover's blush and shoved some Estée Lauder lip gloss on before legging it out of the house. 

Jo's FOTD:

So I had to be in college today for 8.30 this morning, which meant having to get up at 6.45 (disgusting is not the word!). So while I was having seriously withdrawal symptoms from leaving my bed, I went for a look that was quick, easy and didn't require me to be fully awake. I started with Rimmel London's Lasting Finish 25 hour foundation and then powdered with Makeup Rumours pressed powder in satin. 

For the eyes I went for a look that could be done with just one palette (no hunting around for loads of single eyeshadows for me this morning!). I decided to go for a purple(y) look using MACs bare my soul eyeshadow quad from their temperature rising collection. I started with 1(temperature rising) all over the lid, I then put 2(performance art) in the outer third of my lid, 3(swelter) in the crease and 4(beauty marked) in the outer corner. I then lined my top lash line with Wet n Wild's  Mega Liner and applied loads of Elizabeth Arden's Ceramide mascara to open up my eyes. To finish the look I swept  Sleek's Blush by 3 in sugar on the apples of my cheeks, dabbed on a bit of Orofluido's lip gloss and put a bit of Benefit's high beam on the tops of my cheek bones to make me look like I was awake (even if I was still in a sleep like trance). I then had myself a serious cup of tea and walked out the door, no longer looking like a zombie!

What is your go to 'in a rush' makeup look?

Thanks for reading!

Until next time, 

Gem and Jo Celebrate International Men's day

Oh yes ladies and gents, Happy International Men's Day. In honour of this fabulous holiday we shall provide you with some of our favourite (and seriously hot) male celebs. Prepare for hotness. (2 posts in a row filled with hot men! You lucky, lucky readers)

Ian Somerhalder.

Those eyes..sigh! Also he's super into animals conservation which puts him at the top of our list! Good Job Mister!

Stephen Amell

Another crazy gorgeous guy who's mission is to help others, Stephen has raised thousands for cancer charities through Facebook and of course he is The Arrow, so there's that too. 

Matthew McConaughey

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Three words... Alright Alright Alright! This guys acting skills are just incredible, he is honestly so talented and 100% deserved that Oscar.

Chris Pine

How could you say no this face? 

Shemar Moore

Another gorgeous guy making a difference in the world! Shemar Moore has his own clothing line, the best part? The money all goes to MS research. Amazing. 

Jimmy Fallon

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This man is one of our favourite funny people ever! He never ever ceases to make us laugh. Also can we just say one thing... ew! 

Harrison Ford

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Harrison Ford is the acutal epitome of cool. We mean he was both Indiana Jones and Hans Solo, need we say more? The icing on the top of the cake, he's also the vice chairperson of the environmentalist group, conservation international.

Did we leave any hotties out? Who's your fav? 

Remember, today is all about celebrating every man, not just those that are, as Zoolander would say, "really, really, ridiculously goodlooking".

Until next time, 

Gem and Jo Support Movember

If you have been living under a rock for the past few years then fear not, we shall fill you in on the tradition that is Movember. Movember is a charity event which takes place during the whole month of November and raises awareness and funds for men's health. The aim? To grow (or attempt to) grow a moustache and not shave it for the whole month of November. It has proven to be seriously popular all over the world and there are a ton of celebrities taking part! 
Do not fear ladies, we know it would be a little difficult to grow a moustache so you can become a Mo' Sista. Check out Movember's website here for more details! 

So without further adieu, here are some of our favourite celebs with moustaches!
(Caution, these pictures contain men so gorgeous your brain might implode. Symptoms include a racing heartbeat, sweaty palms, drooling and feelings of intense jealousy towards their partners and anyone who gets to talk to them in reality). 

Jake Gyllenhaal:

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 Johnny Depp.

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Denzel Washington

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80s mustache overload!

Ryan Gosling 

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Chris O' Dowd

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Can we take a moment and appreciate the commitment here? That is some serious moustache sculpting there. 

 Bradley Cooper

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Robert Downey Jr. 

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Adam Levine

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George Clooney. 

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Hello you silver fox, you!

Zac Efron.

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Those eyes! They go right to your soul. 

Bonus Round! The Guinness World Record for the longest moustache! 

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You go Ram Singh Chauhan!

Woah, so much moustache in one place. Don't forget to check out Movember's website and donate if you can! It's all for a good cause. 

Which is your favourite celeb moustache? 

Until next time, 

Gem, Jo and a Solid Brass Panther.

This honestly has to be the randomest post we've ever done, however, there was a solid brass panther and it had to be cleaned. Therefore we will bestow upon you the knowledge of how to clean a solid brass panther using simple ingredients you have at home.

Here is the solid brass panther:

He was placed upon some old newspaper to keep our pretty kitchen table clean. 

Also some context for you: Gem's father likes to bring her home extremely random gifts, this solid brass panther is one of them. The day he brought it home he also had 15 garden hoes, 8 glass cups and a ceramic cat badge. Gem's dad has very strange ideas of what a 20 year old girl would like as a gift. 

To clean the panther we used these products:

• Salt
• Vinegar
• Flour
• Gloves
• Small cup

You might also want to have a cloth and an old toothbrush.

You're gonna want half a small cup of vinegar, a teaspoon of salt and a whole load of flour. 

Mix them together until it forms a paste. You need to just keep adding flour until it's toothpaste consistency. 

Then comes the messy bit!

Just slap some of the paste onto your panther, or other brass objects and start rubbing. It takes some elbow grease and the toothbrush is handy for nooks and crannies. Make sure to be gentle with the brush so you don't scratch the metal! 

When you think you've cleaned it enough, put a whole load of the paste onto the brass and let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse off. 

And Voila! A wonderfully clean solid brass panther as seen below:

Now go place that clean panther in a place of pride! Gem's keeping hers on a side table beside a picture of her cute as a button cousin John. 

Where would you keep your solid brass panther? Did we say solid brass panther enough in this post? Let us know, these are the important questions in life.

Until next time,

Gem and Jo's October Favourites

It's not October anymore. Who would have guessed it? Well it was October and we filmed our October favourites video to share with you guys on the last day of October (think we need a few more Octobers in that sentence! October , October, October... Yeah that should do it!).  However life got in the way (trust us if you had as many college assignments as us you'd understand). So here it is... perhaps a little late, but as they say better late than salty (no that can't be right, can it?). 

What are your October favourites?

Until next time,

Gem and Jo's November Wish Lists

We love shopping (pretty sure we could go pro!). So we've been doing a bit of window shopping lately and here's what we found that may just end up purchasing this month. 

Jo's Wish list: 

New Look: Black Ankle Strap Beaded Block Heels: €34.99

Buy them here

(These actually look amazing in person! Absolutely in love with these.) 

Sleek: Eau La La Liner in Raisin: €5.99

Buy it here

(this colour just looks amazing!)

Forever 21: Sleeveless Peplum Top:  €12.45

Buy it here

(Am in the Market for a white peplum top and this one looks good!)

Parfois: Silver Basics Earrings: €5.95

buy them here

Forever 21: Lace-Trimmed Open-Knit Sweater: €16.45

Buy it here

Gem's Wish list: 

New Look: Teen Lace Up Hook boots: £24.99

Buy em Here

Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Velvet in Meteoric Matte: €7.99

Buy it Here

Sleek I-Divine Storm Palette €9.99 

Buy it Here

Pandora Essence Balance Charm €39.00 

Buy it Here

(Hope it might help me with not falling over.)

New Look Blue Faded Authentic Skinny Jeans £22.99 

Buy em Here 

(These would look so cute in the tan boots!)

There you have it! Thanks for reading!

What's on your shopping list for the month?

Until next time, 

**All images seen in this post are stock photos from their respective websites.