Get the Floral Look

20 April 2010
Trends



(model shot – A/wear)

If you prefer a softer, a more romantic look then this season’s floral look will be a good option for those who prefer to be less edgy but more down-to-earth. Here are some handpicked gorgeous floral pieces….

Floral print bow dress

Floral print bow back dress €39 from Jane Norman available from Dundrum Shopping Centre or Debenhams

Floral tote bag €54 from Accessorise

Floral tote bag €54 from Accessorise

Bustier style bra €54.99 from Top Shop

Bustier style bra €54.99 from Top Shop

Blue floral print structured dress €110 from Monsoon

Blue floral print structured dress €110 from Monsoon

Red rose corsage shoes €35 from New Look

Red rose corsage shoes €35 from New Look

Floral rara style skirt €28 from a/wear

Floral rara style skirt €28 from a/wear

Floral cuff €21 from Next

Floral cuff €21 from Next

floral kaftan €250 from Monsoon

Floral kaftan €250 from Monsoon

Floral print scarf €25.50 from Accessorize

Floral print scarf €25.50 from Accessorize

Floral print jump suit €210 from Monsoon

Floral print jump suit €210 from Monsoon

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Get the Nude Look

8 April 2010
Trends
White, cream, vanilla, biscuit, this season offset your nudes with a darker shade! Team it up with accessories such as gold, brown, cream and don’t feel you have to wear it with lots of tan to make it work! Less is more sometimes…

Nude look from House of Fraser

Nude laser cut dress €45 from A|wear.

Gorgeous dress suitable as a cute day time dress or for a special occasion teamed up with the right accessories! Think a nice oversized clutch and platform style heels…

Nude drape Jacket €75 from Evans

Great to team up with a pair of white slim leg trousers

Shelly Shopper €47 from Accessorize

Do a Sheryl Cole or Victoria Beckham and carry this look off with a pair of oversized shades.

Nude ruffle front blouse €55 from Wallis.

Wear with a biscuit shade or a pale cream. Keep accessories to a minimal while with the ruffled detail just a large bangle is suffice.

Nude sandals €155 from Faith available from

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Get the Denim Look

8 April 2010
Trends

Bring on the blues…. Key denim key pieces for this summer such as shorts, jacket or bag and wear them as double helpings.

Shot D1: Denim Biker Jacket €59 by Love Label available from Littlewoods Ireland. The denim jacket is definitely one of this season’s key pieces.

Denim Biker jacket

Shot D2: Blue shorts €35 from River Island. Shorts are a new-season must buy from thigh high to leather to denim studded one’s

Blue Denim shorts

Shot D3: Blue denim western style shirt €20 from a/wear. For this season’s look wear it with another pair of jeans or jeans skirt.

Blue denim western style shirt

Shot D4: denim peep toe shoes €60 from Dorothy Perkins

denim peep toe shoes

Shot D5: dark denim waistcoat €25 from a/wear. Cute over a white T or more dressed up with a white blouse

dark denim waistcoat

Shot D6: Side stripe denim track pants €39 from Next

Side stripe denim track pants

Shot D7: Denim tier dress €54 by Red… read more…


Eyebrow Tips

8 April 2010
beauty tips

Did you know that perfectly groomed brows can transform a face in an instant and can sometimes take off 10 years!!! Start shaping those brows girls!

Available from pharmacies and department stores nationwide. This is a great product to create well groomed brows by it hair colour co-ordinated powder containing different suitable colours to fill your brows in and a colourless wax to groom and style them.

Brow Tech €22 by Smashbox

Brow perfecting duo €24.50 by Estee Lauder. This duo expertly shapes and contours brows leaving them looking natural and in place. Each compact contains a shaded powder for blending and filling in brow colour and a natural tinted wax to set the brow shape and impart a soft, beautiful shine.

Brow perfecting duo €24.50 by Estee Lauder.

Clear brow set €16.50 by MAC. After refilling your brows, gently apply the clear gel to brush your brows keeping them groomed all day long.

Clear brow set €16.50 by MAC

Arch de Triumph double sided eyebrow pencil by Soap & Glory available from Harvey Nichols €11.50. This pencil will ensure… read more…

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How to Wear Blusher

7 April 2010
beauty tips

Blusher brings colour and a healthy glow to your face. It’s vital that blusher should complement rather than overpower the rest of your makeup. Where you put blusher is very important and it should be built up slowly to give you a natural glow rather than a stripe of colour.

What colour blush should you pick?
A simple rule would be the fairer the skin the lighter the shade, the darker the skin the deeper the shade. In general pinks or peachy tones are a safe bet.
Blondes should try pink-shade blushers, brunettes should try rose or brownish blush, and for all those red heads, try peach-toned blushers. Make sure when applying blusher that you tap off any excess blush from your brush and build up the colour until you get the desired effect, remembering to always blend well!

Types of Blusher – There are so many choices on the market now from powder to cream to mineral powder blush! Which one should you try?

Powder Blusher – this is the most popular type of blusher – similar in consistency to pressed face powder. This works well on all skintypes especially oily skin. Powder blushers should be… read more…

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Make-Up Tips

7 April 2010
beauty tips

 From liquid, mineral powder to compact one’s, nowadays there are plenty of choices and options suitable for different skin types and age. Top make-up artists Aisling Eyre gives us some tips and recommendations helping you to choice the best option.


 
Tinted moisturiser
This is a moisturiser and foundation blended into one product and is very handy if you are in a hurry! It is light on covering up so its best suited to good skin in need of a little cover or added colour. Ideally this is applied with your fingers and used as a daily moisturiser.
 
Mineral powders
Taking the make-up industry by storm at the moment are the ‘Mineral Powders’. I needed some convincing when these first arrived and now I’m a fan! Not only are these powders packed full of ingredients which are good for your skin, but are also suitable for all skin types and especially sensitive skin. They are most effective when brushed on with a good solid thick ‘kabuki’ brush.
 
Liquid foundation
The base most of us are familiar with. This can be used to create light cover or larger amounts can be used for stronger cover. Traditionally these were… read more…


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