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You've flirted, you've text and now it’s time for the first date! Eeek. What is it about first dates that bring out the gawky teenager in us? We have MOST things under control, except of course during the Sunday Fear, but now we’re acting like we don’t know how to socialise in public. Let’s be fair though, there’s so much to stress out about!

The Preparation
Tan: To tan or not to tan. Will he be seeing more than my face and arms? Do I WANT him to see more than my face and arms? What if it’s streaky or patchy or stripy or… That’s it, I’m cancelling.

Hair: Why won’t my hair sit right? I definitely used shampoo, not toilet cleaner, didn't I? That’s it, I’m cancelling.

Outfit: Why does this outfit make me look like Great-Aunt Margo? It looked banging last week. That’s it, I’m cancelling.

The Location
Coffee Shop: A first date over coffee feels like an interview. Why did he pick a cafe, for the love of God! I’ll just sit there watching his mocha moustache dance while he talks.

Bar: Oh fantastic, I won’t be able to hear a word he says and after five G&T’s, I’ll be doing my Alf Stewart impression.

Restaurant: Eating, for over an hour, in front of a perfect stranger. Abort, abort!

The 'His Place or Yours' dilemma
Hmmm, I wonder will I want to go to his? What if I want to, but he doesn’t suggest it. Oooh, can’t wait for that awkward chat at the end when we decide whether we’re going to call it a night or not! Why the HELL can’t relationships start on the tenth date.
 

Basically, you can’t win. No matter how much effort you put into your hair and make-up, you'll be certain there's room for improvement and admit it, any venue is going to tie you in knots. But just remember, if you survive the first date, then every subsequent one will be plain sailing. You have so much MORE to talk about once the first date horror has passed. And the cutest thing? You'll soon learn he was just as stressed out as you! Awwww.

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NIcki Minaj is a single woman after kicking her boyfriend of fourteen years to the kerb. Trouble is, no-one ever really knew she had a long-term man!

The singer had been in an on-again-off-again relationship with Safaree Samuels for fourteen years, but it now it seems things are really over.

Although she has never discussed the relationship in interviews and has actively avoided questions about Safaree, the couple were definitely an item. Not only was Safaree employed as Nicki's personal assistant, he was also an executive producer on her 2012 album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and often appeared on stage as a backup rapper or "hype man."

The couple apparently worked under the arrangement that Nicki was the main earner and Safaree worked towards building up her career – something he grew increasingly unhappy about.

Things came to a head when Safaree didn't show up to one of Nicki's recent gigs, forcing her to find another backup rapper at the last second.

The pair have not spoken openly about their split (no surprise there), but it appears Nicki's man has had work done to cover up the tattoos of her name and face on his chest. 

That'll be awkward if they get back together!

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There are some very special films that manage to spark amazing memories of childhood friends, while also reminding us of the gems we've been lucky enough to meet as adults. These classics will make you want to ring your primary school bessie and thank her for not telling anyone about the time you pee'd yourself on a midnight treasure hunt.

Now&Then
The bond between the four girls in this 1995 coming-of-age movie made us feel all warm and fuzzy inside and it got us thinking about the roles certain friends played in our lives. There was the friend who explained, with the help of her older sister’s magazines, what sex was all about. The friend who pulled us out of our first ever teenage meltdown with an abundance of hugs, chocolates and the promise she’d be there every month to do the same and the friend who looked like she was a long way from catching up with the rest of us, before transforming, overnight, into the girl we all want to be. If only we all had the flashlight/ bell-ringing/ walkie-talkie code the girls of the Gaslight Addition had.

Stand By Me
Ok, so we never wanted our adventures to end with the discovery of a dead body, but Stand By Me brings back memories of the wholesome fun you had with your friends during your teen years. Yeah, we know, we know- half the time we were up to no good, but what about those times we packed picnics, went on long walks or camped just inches from our back door. What about those amazing times? Admit it, they were almost always more fun than the nights spent trying to be cool while sitting on the local wall for six hours.

Clueless
Watching Clueless is like watching a playback of your teen years, minus the yellow tartan miniskirts, miniature dogs and white Jeeps obviously. Seeing Cher and her friends navigate the minefield that was secondary school stresses- jealousy, boys, virginity, frenemies and make it through the other side reminds us of the issues we faced on a daily basis in school. Where would we have been without our friends during those times? (Well, the ones we weren't fighting with at the time, we mean.)

Thelma& Louise
And what about the glorious girls we meet as adults? There’s not a single girl who’s seen this 1991 classic and hasn’t considered which friend would be the Thelma to her Louise. Deciding which buddy would be suitable to accompany us cross country, through robberies, bar brawls and encounters with Brad Pitt, had caused us many a sleepless night. They all could! Who do I pick!! Maybe the one's that take the best selfie?

 

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Well, this is definitely one of the more hilarious stories we’ve reported on today, that’s for sure. So you have Bride Wars star Kate Hudson and Dallas Buyers Club star Matthew McConaughey taking a weekend trip away with some friends to Kate’s parent’s cottage in the Canadian woods. So far, so ‘how much do we want their lives’.  Nothing unusual there, though.

That is until Matthew goes missing. Concerned for her friend’s safety given the rural surroundings, Kate ventures into the dark, eerie woods and finds the 44-year-old Texan actor butt-naked, standing on a rock and howling like an animal. First we had naked bongo’ing, now we have naked howling. Take a bow, Mr. Mc Conaughey.

Calling her friend ‘one of the most passionate and dedicated actors’ she’s ever worked with, Kate wasn’t in the least bit surprised to find Matthew naked and yelling on a cold, dark night. In fact, his behaviour confirmed for Kate that everything was A-OK with the star of recent hit show True Detective saying her immediate reaction was to think: “Ok there’s Matthew McConaughey and he’s fine. He’s totally fine.”

Maybe this little chanting interlude was rehearsal  for his role in The Wolf of Wall Street?
 

 

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Coldplay front man Chris Martin and ex-wife, Ironman Man 3 star, Gwyneth Paltrow  “consciously uncoupled” after ten years of marriage in March of this year, but it seems like the famous pair are still on very good terms if this cute, albeit fleeting moment where Gwyn gently rubs Chris's face is anything to go by. The footage, captured in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, suggests there's still a lot of affection between the actress and singer.

Even though Chris is currently dating Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence and Gwyn has devoted a lot of her time to fan-girling over US president Barack Obama, these two seem like the type eager to maintain good relations with each other.  Are we overly surprised? Not really. 

The pair met in December 2002, married in 2003 and, after the birth of daughter Apple in 2004 and son Moses in 2006, became one of the most wholesome families in Hollywood for much of the decade. Not only did Gwyn and Chris introduce us to the term ‘conscious uncoupling’, it seems this pair can teach us a thing or two about how to treat your ex as well!

 

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Sometimes, even though you know in your heart you'd be perfect for a certain job or company, things don't go your way.

And while it can be easy to say it was just bad luck, there are many other factors at play when a recruiter or hiring manager is deciding on the right person.

Knowing what you might have done wrong means you're in with a better chance the next time the perfect job advertisement rolls around, so read on for reasons why you didn't make the cut…

1. Your CV was weak
Your CV is there for one reason only – to get you noticed and get you an interview. Avoid long, rambling sentences or "personal statements" about your dreams and desires and instead focus on your skills and what you can bring to that position. One huge no-no is firing out ten copies of the same CV to ten different companies. Tailor each CV and cover letter to the job and company you are applying for. Employers want to know that your skills are relevant and that you could be the right person for the role they're offering. 

2. Your application got lost in the mix
If you're applying to a large company, try to avoid sending your CV out into cyberspace with a bland "To whom it may concern" at the top. Some quick Googling will usually provide you with the name and email address of someone in a relevant role – ideally the person you'd be reporting to or a HR manager. Already you're showing initiative and are more likely to be remembered.

3. You didn't have the right experience
If all your experience is in graphic design, don't assume you'll get that restaurant job just because it's "easy work." Again, tailoring your CV is key. If your experience is  not exactly relevant, focus on skills you used in each previous role that would help in this new job. And remember, all experience counts if it's linked to the job you're applying for. 

4. You had big gaps on your CV
Maybe you were unemployed for a year or maybe you were off seeing the world, but don't just leave a whole twelve months blank on your CV. If you did any freelance or volunteering work, be sure to include it to show that you weren't just watching Netflix for a full year. Unless you were, in which case, let's hope they love Orange is the New Black too!

5. You didn't prepare for the interview
When in doubt, over-prepare! Whether that means printing three copies of your CV, having a list of references ready, or bringing a portfolio of writing samples, being organised will make you stand out. When it comes to research, don't just focus on the company and the job description, but also on the function of the job. Try to get an idea of the day-to-day roles and what it would take to become successful in that specific role. If you're not clear, ask informed questions at the interview – it'll show you're interested.

6. You spoke too negatively
Ok, so your last boss was a crazy a**hole. Rather than getting off on the wrong foot with your new prospective employer by telling her how much you hated your old job, put a positive spin on your experience. You "weren't challenged" or you "didn't feel it was a good fit." Speaking negatively in an interview is a big dealbreaker. Even if you're asked to speak about a difficult situation you overcame, be sure to end on a positive note and discuss what you learnt from the incident.

7. You didn't follow up
Where possible, send a follow-up email within 24 hours of your interview ending. This is especially important if you interviewed with just one person as you're already building up a personal interaction with them. A quick thank you is all that's necessary to make you stand out from the crowd.

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You’ve come to the right place if it’s a good movie you’re after! Let us help you spend your pennies wisely and ensure you see the right flick at the cinema this week with our movie round-up.

Niamh Geaney shows you what’s doing well in the box office and if it should be doing well, like this new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles flick and also tells you what to avoid. If you fancy staying in we’ve picked a killer film to find online and in our pick of the week we chose a powerful Irish drama to watch out for!

Join us back here tomorrow for Spotlight where we chat to Made in Chelsea’s Louise Thompson.

 

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To celebrate Kim’s 34th birthday this week, E Online decided it would be a good time to share Kim’s clairvoyant powers with the world. The footage released by the entertainment channel of 13-year-old Kim at her eight grade graduation party suggests that her love of the limelight started LONG before a starring role in a certain tape shot her to global fame. Kim has often insisted that these tapes thrust her into the limelight, but it looks like the the beautiful star craved attention and recognition from a young age.

Wrestling to get hold of the microphone, the teenage Kim, rocking a very sleek bob we might add, was definitely no shrinking wallflower. Proclaiming herself the ’dopest on the ropest’ (Ehhh, are we on our own here?), she assured anyone who’d listen that she’d be famous one day. Well, in fairness, the girl was spot-on, right? 

The future Mrs. Kanye West goes on to say that she's the most popular person in the class and everyone loves her. Good to see such a confident, upbeat teenage girl, right? Fine, moving on.

As usual, the occasion became an entire Kardashian-fest with sister Kourtney and mother, Kris taking over the dance floor to celebrate Kim’s big day. Kim’s very questionable dance moves were clear to be seen in the short video. We wonder if Dancing with the Stars would have been as quick to sign the stunning mum-of-one, if they’d seen the shapes Kim was capable of pulling back in the day.

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'The Style Show' delivers your daily dose of fabulous fashion! In today's segment, "Style Trial" our resident fashion expert James Butler and entertainment reporter Niamh Geaney give you the lowdown on some of the week's major fashion moments. This week we're checking out all the best (and worst) looks from the past seven days. Watch the video above to get all the gossip.

Ciara O' Doherty reports. 

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This just goes to show, people will believe anything – especially if there's free food involved!

Dutch lads Sacha and Cedrique pulled off the ultimate prank at a food convention in Houten, Holland. They posed as waiters at the event, serving platters of "organic" desserts, chicken and fish… which was actually good ol' Maccie D's food.

First up was McDonald's fruit and melons, which went down a treat with the foodies and bloggers…

And now for the pièce de résistance, the McNugget and Filet-O-Fish combo platter…

Wow, they must really know their stuff *sniggers*

As for the verdict – how would the food served compare to McDonald's?

This is definitely something to use as ammunition next time someone judges you for devouring the entire Eurosaver menu at 4am on a Saturday!

Watch the video in full here…

 

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Everyone has their own signature and this can be a good, or a very bad thing… 

We have all either seen these dancers or been these dancers on one occasion or another!

1. The Having a Good Time Dancer

They don't care who's watching, their dancing shoes are there and the floor is theirs for the taking. 

2. The Person Who is Actually Great at Dancing Dancer

You stand there doing your awkward dance (see below) when suddenly they break out the Irish dancing moves…

3. The Awkward Dancer

They do not feel comfortable dancing and you can really tell. They don’t want to be here but were dragged out to the floor by their ‘friends’. They haven’t had nearly enough alcohol to even pretend to be having a good time. 

4. The Ironic Dancer

Maybe they can’t dance, maybe they don’t have the confidence to try, but they don’t let that stop them from being one of the dance-floor’s favourites. They are masters of the Macerena, the Chicken Dance, the Robot, and Gangham Style. The crowd loves them and they love performing for the crowd. Like #1, they have a great time but unlike #1 they need the crowd to prove to themselves they are having a good time. 

5. The Sexed Up Couple ‘Dancers’

The nightmare dancers. 

6. The Wasted Dancer

You honestly can’t tell how they are still upright, and then they’ll fall to the ground. They try to bring their drinks out with them and the bouncers keep a keen eye on them. Usually they are alone which makes you wonder did they arrive like that and if so how did they get in? And looking at them giving it their all on the dance-floor, surely they’d have sweated out all the alcohol by now?

7. The Enthusiastic Floor Hogging Dancer

They are waving their arms and jumping around like no one else exists. They are having an unbelievable time. And are having it all by themselves. Too much vodka red-bulls for this chap. 

8. The Girls Night Dancers

These girls are out to have a good time. They are screaming ‘This is our song!’ for basically every single song the DJ plays. We've all been these girls and it is SO much fun!

9. The Unwanted Grinding ‘Dancer’

What. The. Hell. These guys never give up either – they'll just be there, at your butt all night. 

via our content partner CT

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Wow – Australian model Robyn Lawley managed to keep this exciting news quiet for a long time!

A rep for Robyn has confirmed that she is already six months along with her first pregnancy and will be welcoming a baby in January or early February of next year.

While it may have been a surprise for us, it seems it wasn’t much of one for the model, who told Australian Women’s Weekly: “I’m about six months pregnant. It wasn’t that big of a shock … we were so excited when we found out.”

This will be the first child for Robyn and her fiancé, Everest Schmidt.

Robyn has been a successful model for many years, but made headlines at the beginning of this year when Cosmopolitan described her as “plus-size” causing uproar on Twitter.

She also runs a successful blog called Robyn Lawley Eats and is releasing a cookbook next month. It surely is an exciting time for the model!

 

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