Capsule Summer Work Wardrobe

May 16th, 2012 by Caroline. No Comments »

Here 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 [...]

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Quick Make-up for Tired Mums

March 5th, 2012 by Caroline. No Comments »

Victoria 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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How to Clean Your Make-up Brushes

February 17th, 2012 by Caroline. No Comments »

What You Need Warm water 2in1 shampoo & conditioner (see a previous post on this topic) Paper towels Bowl (optional, for storing shampoo or clean brushes) Clean towel Large flat surface How I Clean My Brushes Step 1:  I lay out all my brushes on the counter top adjacent to the kitchen sink.  I tend [...]

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Have Confidence in Front of the Mirror

February 11th, 2012 by Caroline. No Comments »

My little baby is 6 months now and has recently discovered the mirror.  He loves looking at his reflection (not realising that it’s himself) and he gets a great kick out of the fact that the ‘mirror baby’ smiles and laughs back at him!  I love watching this and I often think how great it [...]

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Duraline: Revives Dried Out Gel Eyeliner

February 10th, 2012 by Caroline. No Comments »

Gel eyeliner is a staple in my make-up kit.  I love the intensity and durability of coverage that it offers, the fact that it’s waterproof, and also that it’s easy to apply.  However, the one major drawback of gel eyeliners is the fact that they dry out so fast – I barely manage to get [...]

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Prevent Nail Varnish from Chipping

November 2nd, 2011 by Caroline. No Comments »

I’m by no means an expert in nails – I’ve just about got the hang of a good French Manicure and the most dramatic thing I ever do is a sweep of red nail polish!  I look on with sheer awe at nail artistes such as Maryam from  Zama Nail Art who can transform their [...]

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Style During Pregnancy

August 22nd, 2011 by Caroline. No Comments »

Pregnancy was a very interesting time for me style-wise.   By and large I found it to be an easier  and cheaper process than I had anticipated.  For the most part, I was sensible and conservative with my purchases, so hopefully my experiences may be of use to you: 1.  Before buying maternity clothes, examine your [...]

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Look Good in Photos: Part 3 – Expert Tips

July 13th, 2011 by Caroline. 2 Comments »

Following on from my previous posts on how to look your best in photographs, professional photographer Shauna Kennedy from Morning Star Photography has these expert tips to offer: Choose the right photographer for you:  Shop around for a photographer (at least 6 months in advance for weddings) and be sure to examine their portfolios to [...]

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Look Good in Photos: Part 2 – Style & Make-up

July 13th, 2011 by Caroline. No Comments »

In my previous post I concentrated on the basic principles on looking good for photographs, namely facial expression, posture and pose.  In this post, I’ll give you a few pointers on selecting the right outfit and make-up for occasions where cameras tend to lurk! Photo-Friendly Style Comfort:  You won’t look comfortable unless you feel comfortable.  It’s [...]

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Look Good in Photos: Part 1 – Posing

July 13th, 2011 by Caroline. No Comments »

How are you when it comes to standing in front of a camera?  Would you give Elle McPhearson a run for her money – or are you more likely to run a mile at the sight of a photographer? If you chose the latter option, join the club!  As it happens, most people feel a [...]

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