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The One Beauty Essential We Can All Afford… Win €500 Voucher at BT2 Most Stylish Pfizer Offer Help to Quit Smoking… Movember’s Dedicated Followers of Fashion WIN – El Hair & Beauty voucher worth €65 Get Alesha’s Dancing with the Stars Look Leading Leather Ruffles of the Day! Brown Thomas Master of Fashion & Beauty Events Littlewoods Most Stylish Lady & Gent at the Ploughing Championships.. AWear Now Serving Shoes! Camel Winter Coat for Under €100! -16 Ask the Expert: Cleansing Advice for Oily Skin Deal of the Day – Urban Beauty Special Product Review – John Frieda Weather Works Style Creme Meet Designer Pauric Sweeney Deal of the Day – Pamper Pack The News 4: Fashion Buzz
 
The One Beauty Essential We Can All Afford…

The One Beauty Essential We Can All Afford…

The one beauty essential we can all afford is water! One of the most important, if not THE best way to nourish your skin is to drink plenty of water, at least two litres a day.  Water assists the body with it’s natural elimination process by flushing unwanted toxins out, and keeping the skin hydrated, [...]

Win €500 Voucher at BT2 Most Stylish

Win €500 Voucher at BT2 Most Stylish

Get your glad rags on and head to Dundrum this Thursday and you could bag yourself a €500 BT2 voucher and a make-over!  If you fail to win at least you meet with Wow.ie‘s favourite stylist Angela Scanlon, and pick her brains with any wardrobe issues you may be having. The Dundrum Shop and Rock [...]

Pfizer Offer Help to Quit Smoking…

Pfizer Offer Help to Quit Smoking…

Ok, so no smoker wants to be nagged into giving up the dreaded habit.  Even lecturing about how aging it is on the skin, gives you many facial wrinkles, especially around the mouth (also known as cats bump mouth! Lovely!), not to mention yellow teeth and many more undesirable smells etc. If you are a [...]

Movember’s Dedicated Followers of Fashion

Movember’s Dedicated Followers of Fashion

Amid the authentic 1920’s surroundings of the famous Waldorf Barbers, a host of Ireland’s best known fashionable men lent their upper lips this Movember and showed us how to dress as a true gentlemen should. With veteran Movember snapper Steve Ryan behind the lens, this once off shoot features bag designer Pauric Sweeney, RTE’s Off [...]

WIN – El Hair & Beauty voucher worth €65

WIN – El Hair & Beauty voucher worth €65

Boardsdeals.ie are offering 3 lucky readers a chance to win a voucher at El Hair & Beauty!  This prize will give the lucky winner a Shampoo, Style, Blow-dry and Redken treatment – worth €65!.  It’s simple to enter – Just tell us where the El Hair & Beauty Salon is located and submit the answer by the [...]

Get Alesha’s Dancing with the Stars Look

Get Alesha’s Dancing with the Stars Look

If you were watching Dancing with the Stars on Saturday night you’ll have seen Alesha Dixon looking stunning in a hot sequin mini dress that’s bound to get you results on a night out!  If you want to create this sexy look you’ll find the dress at Chica Boutique or at their online store chicaboutiqueonline.com. [...]

Leading Leather

Leading Leather

Long before leather satchels or shearling lining became this seasons fashion trend, Garvan de Bruir was producing his leather satchels and laptop bags with real sheepskin lining.  Although relatively new to the accessory scene, Garvan de Bruir has been producing architecture, furniture and sculpture from his Kildare town workshop for a few years now and [...]

Ruffles of the Day!

Ruffles of the Day!

Savida have tickled our fancy again with this Sahara ruffle dress which could work for both day or evening wear.  It’s due in store this week for the absolute bargain price of €28 or £24. Jessica Simpson was spotted recently wearing a similar dress with ‘almost’ matching lipstick!  Maybe give red nail varnish a miss [...]

Brown Thomas Master of Fashion & Beauty Events

Brown Thomas Master of Fashion & Beauty Events

All this month Brown Thomas have been running The Masters of Fashion & Beauty throughout the country in all their stores.  There have been various events with well known characters from the world of fashion and beauty taking part in Fashion Fix Thursdays and Fridays and Style Saturdays.  We’ve also seen a series of master [...]

Littlewoods Most Stylish Lady & Gent at the Ploughing Championships..

Littlewoods Most Stylish Lady & Gent at the Ploughing Championships..

The prize to the ‘Most Appropriately Dressed Lady’ at the Ploughing Championships went to Roisin OBrien from Athy in Kildare and was well deserved.  Roisin won a €5000 shopping spree for Littlewoods Ireland (I’m green with envy just typing that!), wearing a navy padded jacket, jeans, leather boots and cowboy hat from various high street [...]

AWear Now Serving Shoes!

AWear Now Serving Shoes!

As the Weather Girls sang in It’s Raining Men… have we got news for you!  Awear are introducing shoes next month… wuhoo… oh, the excitement and anticipation of it all!  Lacking in a shoe department was my only grip with Awear, they have everything else so spot on but always lacked footwear – not any [...]

Camel Winter Coat for Under €100!

Camel Winter Coat for Under €100!

Yes, camel is EVERYWHERE this season and a great colour trend as it’s muted colour so should sit with most of the clothes you already have in your wardrobe.  This particular camel swing coat is available this week from Savida and caught our eye when we went on the hunt to bring you a bargain [...]

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All Style at the Ploughing Championships!

Littlewoods.ie announced recently that they were the sponsorship of the “Most Appropriately Dressed Lady” at the National Ploughing Championships this year in Athy, Kildare which kicks off today until Thursday, 23rd September, where the final winner will win a €5000 shopping spree (please god let my wellies fit!) with www.littlewoodsireland.ie. Judges will be searching for [...]

Ask the Expert: Cleansing Advice for Oily Skin

Ask the Expert: Cleansing Advice for Oily Skin

Q: Any advice for cleansing oily skin prone to breakouts? A: This is not an uncommon problem seeing even celebrities with all their money and experts on hand falling pray to the dreaded spot!  Adult acne is also on the rise and continues to do so year after year.  Janette Ryan gives us her tips [...]

Deal of the Day – Urban Beauty Special

Deal of the Day – Urban Beauty Special

   If it seems like we are bringing you more deals from Boardsdeals.ie than normal that’s because we are!  They seem to be on a beauty buzz at the moment so no harm in taking advantage of the offers they have running before they turn back to car valets!  Urban Beauty is a well known [...]

Product Review – John Frieda Weather Works Style Creme

Product Review – John Frieda Weather Works Style Creme

Product review: John Frieda Weather Works Style Sealant Crème This cream promised to provide ultimate protection against style ruining weather conditions, but living in Ireland, we have to think rationally.  Sometimes we can’t even step outside the door without our rain gear, so I doubt a cream is going to banish the need for a [...]

Meet Designer Pauric Sweeney

Meet Designer Pauric Sweeney

If you’re at a loose end this evening or hanging around town after work then this may be of interest to you.  Designer Pauric Sweeney will be launching his new handbag collection (drool…) exclusive to BT’s Dublin this evening. The bags are described as ‘edgy and modern but with a classical twist’.  If you fancy [...]

Deal of the Day – Pamper Pack

Deal of the Day – Pamper Pack

Boardsdeals.ie are offering another pamper deal: €48 instead of €118 for a Relaxation Package at Lotus Beauty and Holistic Sanctuary.  Lotus Beauty is in Blackrock, Dublin for anyone thinking of buying this deal.  On offer with this one you’ll get: - An Organic Balancing Facial - Ayurveda Head and Upper Body Release Massage - A [...]

The News 4: Fashion Buzz

The News 4: Fashion Buzz

Lindsay Lohan: All About The Sex? Over the past few years, Lindsay’s career has gone from teen-queen to wannabe lesbian to “oh, that fool”. Despite this, I like Lindsay, and I usually don’t like train wrecks; I think they’re sad and pathetic. But, I’d love to see Lindsay admit her problems, seek help (sticking with [...]

NEWS 3: FASHION BUZZ

NEWS 3: FASHION BUZZ

02 September 2010

Paris Hilton’s Drug Bust; Last Hoo-Haa Before Turning Thirty? Paris really hasn’t been in the media much over the past few years.  Her reality TV show Paris Hilton’s Best Friend wasn’t great and the British version was an out-right joke.  The 29 year old heiress is currently facing charges of cocaine possession after the Las [...]

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Product Review – L’Oreal Matte Morphose Soufflé Foundation

Product Review – L’Oreal Matte Morphose Soufflé Foundation

02 September 2010

As a person with oily skin I was excited to try out this product as it claimed to leave your skin Matte but luminous at the same time.  It sounded far too good to be true, as I usually have to load my skin with a brushing of powder after I apply my foundation. But, [...]

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Eyes Wide Open with Falsies!

Eyes Wide Open with Falsies!

01 September 2010

It has to be said ladies, the ultimate cherry on the cake for your make up has to be the false eyelashes.  Whether it’s for a party, wedding, girls night out or your debs, the false eyelashes will top off your gorgeous look and will make you stand out from the crowd, unless everyone has [...]

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Cellulite. Dimples are so cute!

Cellulite. Dimples are so cute!

31 August 2010

Not the ones I have.  The dreaded cellulite.  90% of women suffer from it and would do anything to get rid of it.  Bad news ladies, you can never completely get rid of that orange peel skin, but there are a few things you can do to dramatically reduce its appearance. Here are some things [...]

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2 Week Manicures

2 Week Manicures

30 August 2010

This one is for all you ladies who like to have perfectly manicured talons at all times and would rather be caught dead than with a chip in your polish.  It’s a new craze to hit the world of beauty, 2 week manicures!  The brand I am aware of are called Gelish but there are [...]

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Ask the Expert: Spots After Lip Wax

Ask the Expert: Spots After Lip Wax

27 August 2010

Q: I always get little spots on my upper lip after my monthly lip wax.  Have you any tips on how to prevent these nasty little lumps? A: Firstly, I would recommend that you have no makeup or cream on the area before you head in for your treatment. Your therapist will sanitise the area [...]

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Beautiful Beach Hair

Beautiful Beach Hair

26 August 2010

Ever wondered how those gorgeous models get that fabulous sun kissed beach blonde hair?  Balayage is a hair colouring technique thought to be originally from Paris in the 1970’s.  The word ‘Balayage’ is French for ‘sweep’, a reference to the way this technique is performed.  It is designed to create very natural-looking highlights which grow [...]

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A Quick Look at Gant’s Winter Collection

A Quick Look at Gant’s Winter Collection

25 August 2010

Here’s just a very quick look at what GANT have to offer this Autumn/Winter.  The collection is in part inspired by first lady Mrs. O, hence the elegant feel.  The designers stayed Stateside for inspiration taken from Georgetown, winter nautical and Santa Fe. Vintage American sports wear influenced their Rugger collection. The two favourites picked [...]

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A/W Ring Collection at Accessorize

A/W Ring Collection at Accessorize

24 August 2010

Metallics and colour are big as is chunky.  Chunky jewellery is the way to go this Autumn/Winter and a great way to update different looks in your wardrobe without over spending.  Accessorize is a great place to pick up a couple of bits and bobs that can change a whole look from bib necklaces to [...]

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Maybelline’s A/W Make-up Trends

Maybelline’s A/W Make-up Trends

23 August 2010

Maybelline New York have sent us their Autumn Winter 2010 make-up trends which should help keep us up to date without breaking the bank… After a month-long merry-go-round of catwalk shows, the Autumn/Winter 2010 collections are over!  Autumn’s brand new beauty trends are blissfully straight-forward and universally flattering.  Not everyone can afford fashions newest It [...]

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