This is one of those genius inventions that I wish I had come up with. So simple – yet so effective! Canopi is the brainchild of Sandra Walsh of Sands Boutique in Dublin. It is a simply a long-sleeved garment that can be worn under sleeveless garments – great for anyone that wants to camouflage [...]
» Read MoreHere is a moodboard for a Summer capsule work wardrobe that I’ve created for a presentation tomorrow. The clothes featured are from the O’Donnell Boutique on-line store (free delivery with the Republic of Ireland). CAPSULE WORK WARDROBE – TOP TIPS Essentials: Make sure you have the basic essentials. These vary from person to person but generally [...]
» Read MoreI’m delighted to be taking part at a fashion event called Style in the Valley at the Kilcoran Lodge Hotel, Cahir, Co. Tipperary on Sunday, 17th June 2012. The event, which is a fundraiser for Burncourt Community Centre, takes place from 12 – 5pm and features; fashion shows, retail stands, professional advice from beauticians, hairstylists [...]
» Read MoreThis is more of a rave than a review. I absolutely love Salsa Jeans; so much so that I have thrown out every other brand and only stock Salsa jeans in my wardrobe. I first came across them 2 years ago in Brown Thomas when looking for the holy grail of jeans (high waist to [...]
» Read MoreIf you are thinking of becoming a make-up artist, you will no doubt be dreaming of your professional make-up kit! After many years of trial and error (mostly error), I now have a professional kit that I am very proud of. However, I did squander money over the years on silly products and equipment and [...]
» Read MoreYesterday was Friday the 13th… regarded as unlucky for some…but luckily for me I had the pleasure of attending a Style Network event at the beautiful Barbarstown Castle at Straffan, Co. Kildare which was superbly organised by Julie Cobbe, owner of StyleFish.ie and Clara Halpin, Head of Personal Shopping at Arnotts, and kindly sponsored by [...]
» Read MoreToday’s outfit features a few nice new bits and pieces that I purchased from Dunnes Stores yesterday. It’s typical of my casual look i.e. consists of simple separates that are pretty, comfortable, easy to wash and iron. Click on image to expand. Top: Savida at Dunnes Stores (SS12) €20 Cardigan: Savida at Dunnes Stores (SS12) [...]
» Read MoreI love gorgeous beauty products. I love getting parcels in the post. So, imagine my excitement when I get a ‘beauty box’ in the post filled with 5 luxury make-up, skincare & hair products. Every month! About GLOSSYBOX I’m referring to GLOSSYBOX - a mail-order subscription service which sends you a selection of sample-sized beauty products every [...]
» Read MoreIn this video I discuss what products I use in my daily skincare routine. Click here to watch “My Skincare Routine” on YouTube. Featured products Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution Rose Water Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Anti-Wrinkle Serum Oilatum Cream Clinique Repairwear Intensive Eye Cream Blistex Daily Lip Conditioner
» Read MoreVictoria Beckham is used to having her appearance savagely scrutinised by the press, and in fairness to her she responds with a diginified silence. But I took my hat off to her this week when she counter-attacked nasty media comments regarding her pale appearance at New York Fashion Week: “I’m not getting much sleep at [...]
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