There is no doubt that seeing a spring summer collection for the first time on a dull, wet January morning can alter your mood. We may arrive in the heavy coats of last season or if you have one, a very fancy raincoat, but that is promptly forgotten once we see first model come down the catwalk in a bright, fresh springtime hue. The bi-annual Brown Thomas press show is something I very much look forward to. For me, it…
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In my latest sponsored post for Primark, I am wearing the new trend that has just landed in store. A casual start the new year, means embracing new shades like flame red and orange peel and matching with charcoal denim. RED JUMPER, €14 BELT WESTERN STYLE BELT, €6 BAG, €10 CHARCOAL JEANS, €17 RUNNERS, (NOT SEEN), €16 All available in store now.
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The journey towards healthy hair with Viviscal started back in March . As you may have read on my Instagram stories and feed over 2019, my hair suffered as a result of years of anxiety disorder (here is my earlier blog post on this too). Anxiety can be the most debilitating thing. It manifests itself in your soul. It’s under your skin and well settled in your head. It’s hard to explain how it feels sometimes. An attack can last…
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I don’t know about you, but at this time of the year I go mad with choosing a festive outfit (well not just one). Mainly buying things that I will wear over Christmas, even though I am home more at that time of the year than any other. So this year, I’ve come up with a new strategy to try and minimise the spending (I need to get new floors in my house not more ankle boots) and make the…
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It’s gift guide time, yay! I love writing these I have to tell you. I look at lots of aspects of gift sets on offer from some of the world’s best known beauty brands. I have some criteria when putting these together which I will outline and you can keep these in mind as you read all of my guides over the month of December. Number one and quite obvious; value for money. Beauty sets can be pricey and you…
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The world of retail is swarmed by discounts year round. Sign up for a newsletter, get 25% your next purchase, or refer a friend and get money back. You can basically avail of a sale whenever you like. So on Black Friday, I feel there is no point in buying regular things that you can pick up whenever you like. To me, the more frugal way of doing it is to look at investments. Whether it’s technology, or a luxury…
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The weather is miserable. Let’s be honest. And one thing I hate about rain in particular is the risk of wet feet. It’s a horrible feeling. Surprisingly, after my decade as a stylist, you would think that I have weather-proofed my feet, but no, my New Balance white fabric trainers are still worn in the sopping wet. I just never learn. But I’ve found that this winter I’m wearing more boots. There are a few reasons. Number one, I’ve found…
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YSL Beauty’s much anticipated fragrance has been a long time in the making. Master perfumers, Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaim turned a masculine scent structure into something undeniably feminine. Orange Blossom, Lavender create balance, but a spiciness comes from vanilla and amber. This has a lot of structure, kind of like a fine wine. I’m a fan. WHY YOU WILL LIKE: There is floral and spicy notes but none overwhelm the other. If you like a classic scent, this is…
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This is one of my favourite times of the year when it comes to style. I’ve started my research on trends which I will share over the season, but part of my new blog approach is to get back to good old fashion writing. To get this off the ground, and to find things I want to write about, I’ll start with sharing some labels to love this coming Autumn Winter 2019. Some of these brands I’ve watched for a…
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