Metallics are always expected to make a resurgence when autumn/winter comes around, but this year they are taking center stage as a glimmering rebuttal to the bare faced trends seen on most runways. Silver in particular has really become the colour de jour
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Brown Thomas Dublin and BT2 Grafton Street promise a night of pure fun, fashion & beauty indulgence at Vogue Fashion’s Night Out on Thursday, September 8th….and everyone is invited! The world’s biggest fashion party is taking place from
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Pictured: Michelle Massey & Panos Zambetakis; Rosanna Davidson; Linda Moorhead, Kirstie McDermott & Elaine Butler Doolin. Pix Brian McEvoy.
Last Tuesday night (19th October) Essence launched
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If you have 60’s fever after reading Katie’s piece and subsequently gone out and bought yourself some key pieces to emulate the look then you will need to finish it off with a modern take on a classic 1960’s makeup
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The Galway Races, perhaps the biggest race meeting of the summer, are just around the corner. There’s still time to put the perfect finishing touches to your look. Stick to these three simple pointers and your guaranteed to stand out for all the right reasons. Erin O’ Connor, Joan Collins and Colleen Rooney demonstrate how it should be done above…
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By International Makeup Artist Ciara O’Shea
(fresh from working on the Dior Couture show in Paris if you don’t mind!)
I see a trend in old school glamour this season. Lace, beading, intricate designs and couture tailoring. I see a return to sleeves, shoulders, and straps, more so than ever before. The vibe is Grace Kelly; the mood is late 1940’s. I am thinking velvety lips, shimmery lids and expensive lashes. This is the time to indulge your inner goddess.
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By Ciara O’Shea
I don’t know about you but I am always ashamed of the amount of neglect my body suffers through the winter. Then regretful when it comes to summer and I have to unveil my dull drab skin. So if like me your skin needs a little extra help, here is the lowdown on how to get your body looking divine (without any nasty dieting). To make it easier to manage I have broken it down in to parts.
Part 1: NECK, ARMS & BOOBS
Body wash – Just to cheer us up in the morning. Try Korres Fig Body Wash. It’s a beautiful deep pink colour, looks good in the bathroom (essential) and gets the body perfectly cleansed without stripping any excess oils.
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By Makeup Professional Ciara O’Shea
Girls this season think rebellion. Wear make up with a sense of ownership, a “what are you looking at attitude” rather than “look at me“. Colour features heavily but don’t get confused thinking it is heavy colour. It is colour viewed through a smoke screen – see through and romantic. Think coral, pink, lavender, yellow/gold and plum/burgundy. Raw naked skin set against upbeat colours bring spring summer to a new destination this season. Heavy foundation is a no no.
The other big trend is hard, luxury, rebellion. Own it. Its all about individuality. Work that anti establishment look
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By Debbie Spillane
Perfect party peepers need to shimmer and shine this Christmas, and if you’re looking for a dizzying array of pigment-rich shadows to make your eyes sparkle, I can point you towards the ultimate – and affordable – collection.
To celebrate Urban Decay’s 10th birthday, the team packed 10 of their best-selling eyeshadows into a delectable, super-slim case.
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By Rachel Kavanagh
For all you girls out there who feel like you really deserve to treat yourselves in the lead up to party season-I have just the thing! Renowned make up artist to the stars Ken Boylan has opened his gorgeous new private make up studio in the fabulous Zeba hair salon on South William St, Dublin.
He has teamed up with Zeba’s creative director Stephen Kelly for an offer I certainly couldn’t refuse and have already taken advantage of.
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