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Makeup Masterclass: Derek Miller for Estee Lauder

When I heard that Estee Lauder’s Global Makeup Artist, Derek Miller, was sharing his secrets, I was on it like white on rice. With a fine arts background, Derek joined the Estee Lauder team 12...

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Summer Nails: LVX Viridian and Sally Hansen Mermaid's Tale Nail Polish

Oceanic shades of green and blue are high on my hit list this summer. Basically if it looks like I could swim in it then I want to be wearing it on my eyes, body or nails, and this combo is pretty...

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Voya Organic Purifying Defence Facial: Treatment Review

We have quite a few lovely Irish skin and body care brands but for me, Voya is definitely one of the more higher end. The products feel decidedly luxe and it makes complete sense to me that you...

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Clarins Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balms SS13

For the last couple of years I’ve really looked forward to the Clarins summer make-up collection and this year’s, Splendours, is one of the prettiest yet. I did an overview of the whole shebang...

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Best of the Highstreet: Flapper Fashion

Ok, so it wasn't quite Cannes, but the Irish premiere of The Great Gatsby was a pretty swanky affair. (Jump straight to my review of the film - and don't worry, it's a spoiler free zone!) The...

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The Great Gatsby: I Love It And So Will You

I don’t care what else you’ve read about Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby – it’s glorious. It’s so visually spectacular and engrossing that the two and a half hour running time feels...

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Irish Skincare Brand Elave Partners With Irish Cancer Society This Summer

If there’s one thing I love more than a good Irish brand, it’s a good Irish brand doing good. This is the perfect example. For the second year running, Irish skincare brand Elave has teamed up with...

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WIN! Share A Coke with Friends - On Me!

I don’t drink many fizzy drinks, but when the weather warms up, the one thing I’m partial to is a glass of ice-cold Coke. Ice and lemon, please. Ahhhhhhh… So it put a smile on my face when this...

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DIor Vernis in Princess: Review and Swatches

I don't wear a whole lot of pink, but this limited edition lovely from Dior has turned my head regardless. One of four new shimmering shades for spring, each matching a Dior Addict Gloss of the...

May 14, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Knockranny House Hotel and Spa Salveo: Review

Before I started blogging I had just one hobby, but I took it very seriously. Yes, the way I applied myself to spa breaks was so diligent, it would bring a tear to your eye. These days, nothing...

May 13, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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All Good Things Come To An End...

The sun made an appearance in Ireland last week. I was as shocked as you are, but determined to make the most of it - cue frantic toenail painting, locating of sunglasses and retrieval of summer...

May 10, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Katie Holmes at the 2013 Met Gala: Pretty In Punk

As a lover of punk, both the music and the style, I was interested in the theme for this year’s Met Ball – Punk: From Chaos to Couture. The event saw some edgy looks carried off with flair – Rooney...

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Shampoo.ie: High-end Haircare at High-street Prices!

Shampoo.ie, the Irish online haircare shop, has just re-launched with a brand new website. The brainchild of Ciaran Nevin, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the hairdressing industry, the...

May 8, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Street Feast: Sunday June 23rd, 2013. Will You Be Getting Involved?

Hands up who knows their neighbours? We certainly don't, although we'd like to. They seem like good people, and we know they have excellent taste in property... The launch of Street Feast 2013,...

May 7, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Emporio Armani Diamonds Rose Perfume: Review

Emporio Armani has given a fresh and floral twist to Armani Diamonds, with the launch of the third fragrance in the family. Armani Diamonds Rose is a sparkling, fruity number with plenty of zest –...

May 6, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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How to Deal With Cold Sores

Having cold sores around your mouth is a very painful and uncomfortable experience, not to mention embarrassing. Many find it difficult to go out in public as they feel they are being judged and...

May 5, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Sally Hansen Exotica Collection for Spring 2013

When I heard that Sally Hansen’s spring range was called Exotica, I imagined a vividly punchy collection of in-yer-face, eye-watering brights. But the seven-strong collection, part of the Complete...

May 3, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Quay 14 at The Morrison Hotel

Y’know, thinking back, I realise that my love for cocktails all started with the Morrison Hotel. When it opened in 1998 it had the most sophisticated décor I had ever seen – created by John Rocha,...

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Best In Beauty: April Favourites from Urban Decay, Nails Inc, Dior, Estee Lauder, Chanel and Clarisonic!

April was a strange aul’ month in beauty. While the spring releases were flying and some of the summer launches started to land on my desk, outside it was feckin’ freezing. Some days it even...

May 1, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Butterfly Twists: Fashionable Foot Savers!

Currently, I have two favourite pairs of party shoes, and I'd be hard pushed to choose between them. One pair is high, black and covered in teeny tiny sequins. The others are also black and covered...

Apr 30, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Kiehl’s Actively Correcting and Beautifying BB Cream: Review; Before And After Pictures

Kiehl’s took their sweet time in formulating their first BB cream offering, and thank goodness for that. Two years in development, the result is a cream with an unusually high percentage of...

Apr 29, 2013 Like

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The g hotel launches the g suite, in roaring 20s style!

Like most of the western world, it seems, I'm besotted with all things art deco and 20s-tastic. And the launch of the new, 200-capacity events suite at the g hotel in Galway last weekend was like...

Apr 26, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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WIN! 3 x Clarins BB Cream in Shade Of Your Choice

Clarins recent entry to the BB cream market was well worth the wait. Having tried dozens and dozens of the things over the past year or two, their Skin Perfecting BB Cream is right up there with...

Apr 25, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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MAC Fashion Sets: Sneak Peek

I can think of few more enjoyable ways to spend a lunch hour than oohing and aahing over the upcoming releases from MAC. Landing first, next month in fact*, is the limited edition Fashion Sets...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Beckham Signature Perfumes and Colognes: Not Your Typical Celebrity Scents

Celebrity scents come in for a fair bit of criticism and while there's a snobbery element at play, it's also true that many of them are poorly executed cash cows for the sleb in question. The...

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Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in #9: Review, Pictures, Swatches

Hailed as 'the secret to the Armani glow', I was beyond delighted to be given one of the new shades of the brand's now-iconic Fluid Sheers. These lovelies have been scooping up awards and accolades...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Harvey Nichols Gift With Purchase 2013: Bravo!

As fellow lovers of beauty boxes or travel kits will be well aware, there is great joy to be found in a set of luxury samples. You can try out a bundle of lovely products before determining which...

Apr 19, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Rediscover Hilton and WIN! £100 Voucher Up For Grabs!

You might recently have spotted some tweets and blog posts about the #RediscoverHilton campaign. The brand is reaching out to bloggers and inviting them to experience their local Hilton hotel. A...

Apr 18, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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How To Win At The Races (In The Style Stakes, Anyway!)

Coast Fashion have just announced their sponsorship of the ‘Best Dressed Lady Competition’ at the Punchestown Racing Festival, for the second year running. There are some pretty amazeballs prizes...

Apr 17, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Makeup Masterclass: Derek Miller for Estee Lauder

Summer Nails: LVX Viridian and Sally Hansen Mermaid's Tale Nail Polish

Voya Organic Purifying Defence Facial: Treatment Review

Clarins Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balms SS13

Best of the Highstreet: Flapper Fashion

The Great Gatsby: I Love It And So Will You

Irish Skincare Brand Elave Partners With Irish Cancer Society This Summer

WIN! Share A Coke with Friends - On Me!

DIor Vernis in Princess: Review and Swatches

Knockranny House Hotel and Spa Salveo: Review

All Good Things Come To An End...

Katie Holmes at the 2013 Met Gala: Pretty In Punk

Shampoo.ie: High-end Haircare at High-street Prices!

Street Feast: Sunday June 23rd, 2013. Will You Be Getting Involved?

Emporio Armani Diamonds Rose Perfume: Review

How to Deal With Cold Sores

Sally Hansen Exotica Collection for Spring 2013

Quay 14 at The Morrison Hotel

Best In Beauty: April Favourites from Urban Decay, Nails Inc, Dior, Estee Lauder, Chanel and Clarisonic!

Butterfly Twists: Fashionable Foot Savers!

Kiehl’s Actively Correcting and Beautifying BB Cream: Review; Before And After Pictures

The g hotel launches the g suite, in roaring 20s style!

WIN! 3 x Clarins BB Cream in Shade Of Your Choice

MAC Fashion Sets: Sneak Peek

Beckham Signature Perfumes and Colognes: Not Your Typical Celebrity Scents

Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in #9: Review, Pictures, Swatches

Harvey Nichols Gift With Purchase 2013: Bravo!

Rediscover Hilton and WIN! £100 Voucher Up For Grabs!

How To Win At The Races (In The Style Stakes, Anyway!)

WIN! One month's supply of XLS-Medical, the naturally derived weight loss aid

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