Our new daily Fashion TV show 'The Style Show' delivers your daily dose of fabulous fashion! In today's segment, "Style Scout" reporter Ciara O' Doherty popped along to Dunnes stores Autumn Winter showcase, their first fashion show in over five years! We saw some absolutely gorgeous looks and left very inspired. Watch the video above to check out all the looks from the show.
Us Irish aren’t known for our stunning good looks, but we have to admit there are a few beautiful specimens on our lovely Emerald Isle all the same!
Here’s our official list of the most delicious Irish actors out there… We know what DVDs we’ll be renting tonight!
10. Colin Farrell
Dublin lad Colin has perfected the standard “cheeky chappy” look that Irish guys can do so well. And if you’re not a fan of his looks, we bet you still found him just a little bit charming during Intermission and In Bruges!
9. Cillian Murphy
Cillian is surely Cork’s greatest export (aside from maybe Ronan O’Gara). Those eyes! Not to mention that fact that he is an incredible stage and film actor as well. An all-rounder!
8. Chris O’Dowd
This funnyman won us over in Bridesmaids, and we love that he’s stayed loyal to his hometown of Boyle, Roscommon, by filming much of his series Moone Boy there.
7. Devon Murray
Yes, we feel a bit creepy looking at him in the Harry Potter films now, but 25-year-old Kildare man Devon has come a long way since playing little Neville Longbottom. We wonder if he’s on Tinder!
6. Robert Sheehan
Admit it, you cried when Darren came to his messy end on Love/Hate. This Dubliner has been moving up the ranks since he began acting back in primary school. We can’t resist those piercing green eyes.
5. Aidan Turner
Aidan hit the big time with his role as Kili in the Hobbit series and we’ve had a soft spot for him since. Sadly though, he’s dating the equally gorgeous Irish actress Sarah Greene. Boo!
4. Michael Fassbender
If that incredible jawline, perfect beard and sculpted arms weren’t enough for you, there’s the adorable fact that Michael brought his mammy as his Oscars date this year. We’re melting here.
3. Colin O’Donoghue
This Louth man made a name for himself in Ireland with appearances on The Tudors and The Clinic, but he’s since gained recognition Stateside with his role as Hook on Once Upon A Time.
2. Jack Reynor
Jack was born in Colorado but moved to Wicklow aged just two. Yes, we agree he’s more than a bit freaky in What Richard Did, but there’s just something about that baby face! Sadly Jack’s engaged to Irish model Madeline Mulqueen. Sadface.
1. Jamie Dornan
He’s playing Christian Grey. Need we say more? Jamie deserves the number 1 spot for this picture alone:
Amanda Bynes is creating some serious cause for concern with her latest tweets this evening.
The actress has accused her dad of making sexual advances towards her, writing: “He called me ugly as a child and then asked me if I wanted to have sex with him and i did not know how to respons and I said no and then … I was forced to live with my dad which was a total nightmare … My dad fondled himself in front of me so many times that i started recording him on my phone in hopes of catching him.”
He called me ugly as a child and then asked me if I wanted to have sex with him and i did not know how to respond and I said no and then
— amanda bynes (@amandabynes) October 10, 2014
I was forced to live with my dad which was a total nightmare
— amanda bynes (@amandabynes) October 10, 2014
My dad fondled himself in front of me so many times that i started recording him on my phone in hopes of catching him
— amanda bynes (@amandabynes) October 10, 2014
The actress, who was accused of shoplifting and caught on tape erratically dancing in a shop, also spoke of her mum, who she says knew of the abuse: “My mom knows that my father’s literally and physically incestual towards his own daughter and the fact that she never called the police on .. Him embarrasses me no end.”
My mom knows that my father's literally and physically incestual towards his own daughter and the fact that she never called the police on
— amanda bynes (@amandabynes) October 10, 2014
Him embarrasses me to no end
— amanda bynes (@amandabynes) October 10, 2014
Amanda says she will meet with a lawyer and look for a restraining order against her dad, who has not spoken of the allegations yet.
There is no sign yet that Amanda’s account may have been hacked but hopefully the accusations are addressed soon by her lawyer.
We really hope things get better for her soon.
Ireland is full of amazing small towns and villages – here are the signs you grew up in the country (and proud!)
1. You Consider Roads Without Grass In The Middle To Be ‘Main Roads’
2. When Someone Beeps You Presume They Know You
3. Your Parents Secretly (Not That Secretly) Live In Fear Of You Bringing Home A Townie
4. You’re Related To Roughly 63% Of The Village
5.When You Don’t Know Someone At Mass Your Parents Get Extremely Insulted
6. Everyone Presumes You’re A Snob If You Dare To Live Elsewhere
7. People From Other Places Don’t Understand Your Accent A Lot Of The Time
8. Your Neighbours Were Either Actual Family Or May As Well Have Been
9. Going Back Home Is A Mammoth Task
10. You’ve Had The Same Friends Since Baby Infants
11. But They’re Still Not Quite Sure How To Get To Your House
12. You Moving To College Was A Terrifying Experience For Your Whole Family
13. You Have Zero Fear Of All Animals
14. You Had Many, Many Pets Growing Up (Including Lambs, Calves And Butterflies).
15. Your Parents Have Driven Up To Visit You Twice In Four Years, But You’re Expected To Hop Home To Them On A Weekly Basis
16. The Word ‘Bog’ Induces The Fear Of God Like Nothing Else
17. When Your City Friends See Pictures Of Where You Live They Basically Lose Their Lives (Because It's So Pretty!)
18. You Grew Up With People Constantly Coming And Going And Find An Empty House To Be A Little Bit Sad
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Maybelline have your eye and brow games sorted this season, with the launch of two brand new products: the Master Graphic Eyeliner and Brow Satin tool.
It’s all about super bold lids with the Master Graphic Eyeliner, which promises fierce graphic eyes in one single stroke.
As the brand’s very first tri-angled tip liquid liner, this new makeup must-have gives thick, bold lines with a sharp edge and super-resistant finish.
Maybelline's latest product in liner technology goes hand-in-hand with the launch of their new Brow Satin tool, which vows to create your ultimate “wow brow” in two simple steps.
Brow Satin operates using a tinted velvety fixing gel to shape brows and fill gaps, as well as a super soft powder that defines the brows and sets them in place.
Available in four shades, and with zero budging, Brow Satin promises fuller, ultra-youthful brows that will impress.
Maybelline’s Master Graphic Eyeliner and Brow Satin both retail at €8.29, and are available now from all good stockists.
Michelle Keegan is famed, not only for her acting, but for her amazing figure and even won greatest celebrity bikini body during the summer.
She wowed and even shocked some people with a photo of her toned abs not too long ago, and now she’s sharing her secrets!
Well, one secret at least.
The former Corrie star shared an image with her Twitter followers that highlights the importance of eating breakfast, captioning the photo: “DONT skip meals … Here’s the reason why…”
DONT skip meals … Here's the reason why… pic.twitter.com/2U9RNoxJbR
— michelle keegan (@michkeegan) October 9, 2014
We agree, Michelle, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!
The X Factor is famed for its back stories, right? We always get an insight into the lives of the contestants and this year is no different. Finalist group Blonde Electra have spoken out about their religious upbringing and the love-hate relationship they have with their seventy-four-year-old father.
Jazzy and Ruby share initimate details of their early family life saying: “We lived nine years in the Ukraine without running water. We weren't allowed to listen to music- no TV. Our dad is very religious and he's got his own crazy ideologies. He's not happy about [The X Factor]. He writes us these crazy emails saying, 'Repent' and that we're sinners.”
With reports emerging that finalists are threatening to walk out of the X Factor house amid claims of the producer's overbearing rules and regulations, it certainly sounds like the girls are experiencing pressure both on and off screen.
The American-born siblings are currently in rehearsal for Saturday night's first live show and despite their rocky relationship, the girls hope to make their father proud. “We hope that by doing a really good performance on the show, we hope to show him that this is what we wanted to do.”
Hopefully the girls will be able to establish a happier relationship with their father in the future.
We’re all guilty of going the lazy route sometimes and swiping a cleansing wipe over our face – but if you want glowing and healthy skin you need to give things a little time and TLC!
A good evening skincare routine is easy to put together and simple to follow. Here are a few tips…
1. Take off your make-up BEFORE you cleanse
A foam or gel cleanser is not designed to remove make-up, but to remove smaller particles like dust and dirt. Start by removing your make-up with cleansing oil or cleansing water, to get off foundation, blusher, bronzer and lipstick.
2. Before careful when removing eye-make up
The skin around our eyes is far thinner and more delicate than on the rest of the face. As well as this, eyelash hairs can break easily and must be handled gently. When removing eye shadow with cleansing water or eye make-up remover, close your eye and swipe down the lid toward the lash line, rather than wiping from side to side.
When removing mascara, again close your eye and swipe down the lashes. Then open your eye and gently wipe under the bottom lash line to remove the excess mascara. If some still remains, a tiny dab of moisturiser under the eye allows you to wipe away even waterproof mascara easily.
3. Choose your cleanser wisely
That squeaky clean feeling might give the impression that our cleanser has done a great job, but it’s actually a sign that all the moisture has been stripped from our face. Unless you have very oily skin, go with cleansers that leave your face feeling soft and supple. A cream cleanser or a mild gel cleanser are great options. For oilier skin, look for a product with salicylic acid to help remove excess oil and sebum.
4. Do you really need toner?
Even alcohol-free toners can be very drying so should be avoided unless you have extremely oily skin. For dry and normal skin types, a splash of cold water on your face will do the job just fine.
5. Make the most of your moisturiser
It’s not just for hydration, you know! Applying moisturiser in the morning and evening is a great opportunity to massage your face to reduce puffiness and encourage a brighter complexion. Gently rub the skin in outward circles starting from the nose and moving toward the edges of your face.
6. Don’t neglect your neck!
Your neck has delicate skin too that needs looking after just like the rest of your face. Cleansing and moisturising the neck area will reduce sagginess and wrinkles later in life.
Dry shampoo can be an absolute life-saver when you've no time to wash and dry your hair – but did you know it's a great styling aid too?
Here are some of the best secret uses for our favourite wonder product!
1. Tames your brows
Dry shampoo keeps brow hairs in place without leaving a sticky or clumped-together look. Spray a little bit on your finger and wipe it along your brows to ensure they stay sleek!
2. Boosts volume
A spray of dry shampoo mattifies the hair meaning it won't sit so flat on your head. For an extra boost, flip your hair upside down before spraying. Focus on the roots, but finish with an all-over spray on the rest of your locks. Instant volume!
3. Makes for easy back-combing
Dry shampoo will hold back-combed hair without the stiffness of regular hairspray. A couple of spritzes before the hair is pinned in place is all that's needed.
4. Gives bobby pins better grip
If your bobby pins always slide out of place leaving flyaway hairs everywhere, give them a quick spray of dry shampoo before inserting them to increase grip and hold.
5. Adds texture for updos
Second-day hair is best for updos, but if your hair is freshly washed, a few sprays of dry shampoo will do the job nicely!
Things seem to be going from bad to worse for poor Amanda Bynes. Recent reports include parental concern and a spontaenous engagement,but if that's not enough, we can now add troubling CCTV footage to the mix.
The controversial 28-year-old star was caught on camera acting manically in a New York store, dancing wildly, flailing her arms and twerking against a man believed to be her driver.
A store clerk confronted Amanda and accused her of shoplifting, but luckily for her, footage of the alledged offence wasn't caught on camera and Pookie & Sebastian, the store in question, have decided not to file charges.
The saga doesnt stop there though. Amanda was accused of the same offence in Barney's, in the same twenty four hour period, and again was fortunate that the store decided not to take the situation any further.
We hope somebody steps in to help the young actress very soon.
Kim Kardashian’s latest Instagram post has hit the headlines today – and it’s adorable!
The KUWTK star shared a photo of herself as a baby alongside a photo of little North West to show the likeness between the two – and it truly is astonishing!
Though we do think North resembles her daddy Kanye West too, there’s no denying there is LOT of her mum in there, including the facial expressions!
The proud mum captioned the sweet image: “ME/NORTH #MiniME.”
We agree, Kim, she is certainly your mini me!
So much so, that the couple are said to have hired Nori her very own stylist who will replicate each of her outfits with her mum’s.
We know it might be extravagant but there’s no doubt about it – it will be adorable!
With autumn comes a whole bucketload of new style choices, and we say, why stop at your clothes?
Let your nails reflect the changing seasons with these gorgeous colour palettes and designs…
1. Floral fancy
We love the deep red accents in this look, and the cute floral design reminds us of falling autumn leaves!
2. A Saturday night twist
Just because you're using more muted colours doesn't mean your nails have to be boring! Ombre-style glitter is much more subtle than a full on sparkling nail, too:
3. Get geometric
This geometric pattern is a great way to add a lighter shade to an otherwise vampy look!
4. Tribal touches
Who said grey has to be dull? These ethnic designs are a great year-round option:
5. Think Pink
October is breast cancer awareness month, so have some fun with your nails to show your support!
