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We popped along to the launch of Dublin Fashion Festival last night… and it was fabulous!

With fashion and food – not to mention a few famous faces – in plentiful supply, the event was suitably stylish. 

Taking place in the spectacular City Hall in Dublin's city centre, the venue had been decorated with stunningly bright pink lights, pink banners and even art installations from Balla Ban Art. Actually, we reckon the City Hall never looked so on-trend.

We were initially greeted by some very lovely air hostesses from City Jet – and the used their expertise to show us the way into the main area where we also enjoyed some tasty canapes from San Lorenzo's on George's street.

The new face of the festival, Pippa O'Connor (whom we also exclusively interviewed yesterday) then addressed the crowd, telling us all about the week-long festival and her excitement to be the new face of the DFF.

Pippa wore a gorgeous black fitted jumpsuit from Arnotts for the occasion. 

The subsequent fashion show showcased all of Dublin's biggest retailers from Brown Thomas to Arnotts, H&M and Forever 21 and also gave us major trend alerts to get us ready for the season ahead. 

Dublin Fashion Festival will take place this year from the September 7 to 13. It is the first time Dublin will be holding a week long event (previous instalments have been shorter) so you can expect everything to be bigger and better for 2015. 

There will be more than 250 retailers, restaurants, bars and hotels taking part and daily fashion shows will also be taking place.

We are going to see oh-so cool catwalks on Grafton Street and Henry Street, night-time runway shows, workshops, make up master-classes and more. 

The Young Designer Of The Year award will also be taking place – a recognition of the creme de la creme of young design talent in this country.

And if last year's winner, Ciaran Gormley, is anything to go by, it's going to be a tough competition – but we can't wait to see who comes out on top. 

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Kildare Village has just introduced a new service for canine-keen customers: kennels for dogs so you can bring them along with you while you shop. 

Yep, forget about a creche for the kids – dog minding is about to take over. 

The chic shopping outlet has introduced a total of four new kennels on site so you can leave your pooch behind while you have a look around the shops in peace. 

The service is complimentary too: just go to the Tourist Information Centre when you arrive and they will sort you and your hound out.

It is the first service of its kind in Ireland.

The Village itself is currently expanding with 36 new shops due to open this November. The retail spot first opened in 2006.

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Not to be out-done by Kim Kardashian (who was also stripping off this week),Christina Aguilera wants to get her fans to know her a bit better – A LOT better, in fact. So she opted for a largely nude selfie on Instagram to grab their attention. 

And it certainly did just that!

The 34-year-old singer posted the snap this week telling her 1million followers that she wanted to share something intimate with them. 

AND she then promised that there are more nudes to follow… OK then!

In the picture. she posed in her bathroom only wearing bright pink undies and a fedora hat. She captioned it: "Just so you know me, it's all real, all the time". 

Hmmm, she looks great, but should the mum-of-two put it away?

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If you suffered from acne as a teen (thanks, puberty), we know your pain. Acne is the skin problem from hell! And at the time it seems like they will NEVER ever go away. 

But even if you do manage to move on from the spot-stage in your earlier 20s, a lot of people are left with marks and scarring on their faces – a bit of a beauty no-no. 

However, as skin care technology has improved massively in recent years, we have some kick-ass ways to get rid of (or certainly massively reduce) that acne scarring forever…

 

1. The best way to not have any scarring is to try to prevent the acne in the first place. Yes, we realise for some that no matter what you do they are always going to pop up. But that is no excuse to give up on your skin altogether.

Try to keep your hands away from your face at all times and never touch the spot. Leave it alone because if you start messing with it, the scarring will end up much worse. Instead, apply a spot treatment that contains either salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or sulfur. These ingredients will diminish the blemish and reduce the scarring.

 

2. Use a mild exfoliator on acne scars to smooth out the skin. You should look for products with the ingredients of rice extract or lactic acid. These will help skin cells turn over faster and bring fresh new skin to the surface. 

 

3. Even if your acne scars are still on your face from years ago, the war isn't over yet. You can help get rid of the red scarring by using a skin brightening product with either vitamin A or vitamin C in the ingredients. 

 

4. If you want to use some natural products, they can be found right in your kitchen cupboard. Lemon juice mixed with an equal measure of water can help brighten the scars and baking soda is a great exfoliator.  

 

5. If all of these treatments cease to work then it's time to hit up your nearest dermatologist. There are only a handful in Ireland so there can be a bit of waiting-list, but they are so worth it. A doctor can get right down to the root of the problem and advise what the best treatment for you will be. 

 

6. And if that fails, it might be time to look into the laser route. Always make sure you go to a reputable clinic as many treatments don't suit some skin types. This is the most extreme option so proceed with caution.

 

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Could we be any more jealous of Kylie Jenner right now? The KUWTK star turned 18 last Monday, and has been in party mode non-stop for the whole week.

The celebrations first kicked off on Saturday with a family lunch, and escalated on Sunday night with a glamourous bash at Boosty Bellows club in West Hollywood, at which Kylie was presented with a €300k white Ferrari 482 Italia by her rapper boyfriend Tyga.

On Monday Kylie parked up her new motor and hopped on a private jet with a group of friends – including her sister Kendall, Tyga, model Hailey Baldwin and singer Pia Mia –  to Punta Mita, a tiny Mexican beach town.

She was snapped taking a dip in the waters of the Pacific, looking fierce in a vibrant purple bandeau bikini, accessorised with a gold choker, RayBan aviators and her hair in cornrows. 

Kylie and co. are staying at the 5-star Casa Aramara resort for their short trip, a private seaside retreat that can be hired out in its entirety by guests looking for a holiday away from the prying eyes of fans and photographers. The retreat offers a 24-hour butler service, with an "Anything" button installed in every room which guests can use to ask for, well, anything.

The estate offers personal training facilities, DJs for private pool parties, spa treatments on site, the use of Mercedes Benz Cars for guests and full use of the nearby Four Seasons and St Regis resorts.

The resort no doubt came recommended by Kylie's family – her sister Kourtney has stayed there in the past along with hr brother-in-law Scott.

Yesterday the group were snapped relaxing on a luxury yacht, joined by Casa Aramara owner Joe Francis.

The next stop for the birthday girl is Montreal, Canada, where she'll head to the famous Beach Club megaclub for an all-night party on Sunday.

 

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Have you been feeling sluggish lately? It comes to midday and you're already feeling tired? It can be tough for many people to drift off to sleep but here are a few handy tips on how to get a good night's sleep and in turn feel better all around.

 

Keep a sleep schedule 

Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every morning – even if it's at the weekend (we know, we know). If you keep to the same times every day it will trick your body into relaxing into a better night's sleep.

There is a kink in the rule though: if you simply can't get to sleep within 15 minutes, get up and do something relaxing. There's no point agonising over it as that might just keep you awake longer. 

 

Have a bedtime ritual:

Do the same things at the end of every night to tell your body it's time to wind down. This could include having a shower or bath, reading a book or listening to soothing music. 

 

Keep an eye on what you eat and drink:

Don't go to bed hungry or full. The discomfort of it will probably keep you awake and thinking about it. Be careful with how much you drink as well as it will keep you from midnight trips to the loo. 

 

Get comfy:

A comfortable sleeping arrangement is key when trying to get a good nights sleep. If the room is too bright or too noisy, it will hinder you nodding off. Try black out blinds or ear plugs to get to optimum comfort.

 

Exercise:

Include physical activity in your day time routine as it can help you fall asleep faster as it will tire you out. It doesn't have to be anything too heavy, even a half an hour jog in the park will do.

 

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Finally, we've got our summer weather back.

After a full month of lashing rain and wind, it seems we can finally put our winter coats away again… for a few days.

The weather has been slowly picking up all week. and according to Met Éireann we can expect temperatures of 19 to 24 degrees Celsius in many areas today, though the west coast will stay around 18 degrees. Win!

As for the weekend, you had better root out your shorts because we're in for a mild and sunny few days. While temperatures will drop to between 16 and 19 degrees Celsius tomorrow, both Saturday and Sunday are expected to be dry and sunny.

Of course, this is still Ireland so there is a risk of, you guessed it, "scattered showers". Sure what would an Irish barbecue be without the looming threat of a rain shower?

Come next week, the weather will be generally "unsettled", but the mild temperatures are expected to last into Monday.

See you at the beach!

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Cara Delevingne turned 23 yesterday, and her birthday bash has been in full swing all night.

The model-turned-actress celebrated her big day in Toronto, Canada with friends, who organised a surprise bash in her honour.

Cara's party started off calmly enough with a tea and cocktail party, attended by her close pals, models Clara Paget and Suki Waterhouse, and TV presenter Poppy Jamie among others. The girls shared a few snaps from the pre-party event, including this one of Poppy, Clara and Suki drinking cocktails from copper teapots. Classy!

"#CD23 crew has arrived," Suki wrote, with Clara adding, "Toronto tea for three #ChaiTilliDie."

Of course, a surprise party would be nothing without themed t-shirts (and a hashtag), and we're loving these bling tees, posted by Poppy to Snapchat before things kicked off:

Later on the group headed to dive bar Annie's in the Corktown area of the Canadian capital, posing outside for a quick snap… though the birthday girl was nowhere in sight.

Within a few hours things got ultra-wild, as was clear when Suki shared this snap of a mystery blonde guest (our beds are on Ms. Delevingne) posing naked with a towel behind her. We're sure the residents of Toronto loved waking up to that view!

It's not clear if other friends such as Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid, Miley Cyrus and co. were in attendance, but the birthday girl definitely felt the love on social media as her pals left various messages to celebrate the special day.

We particularly enjoyed Taylor's birthday greeting:

 

Happy birthday to cheeky, charming @Caradelevingne- who lights up my life..and regularly steals my phone & does this:

A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on

What an evening… we hope Cara posts some photos of her own too.

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The Ben-and-Jen divorce drama just keeps getting seedier.

Earlier this week, rumours that Ben Affleck was dating his children's former nanny Christine Ouzounian escalated after the 28-year-old was pictured on a private jet headed to Vegas, with Ben and footballer star Tom Brady also believed to be on board.

And rather than working to quell the rumours, Ben's long-time friend Matt Damon seems delighted that his friend is no longer married. Speaking at the premiere of HBO's Project Greenlight earlier this week – which Ben also attended – Matt said his Good Will Hunting co-star was doing "great," adding, "He's got a big smile on his face."

Ben and his wife of ten years Jennifer Garner announced they were divorcing at the end of June, though they had been unofficially separated since the early spring.

Despite the complications of dissolving a ten-year marriage and working out custody agreements, the pair have been working hard to keep things amicable for the sake of their children, even heading to the Bahamas together with all three kids 24 hours after making their divorce announcement.

However it's rumoured that it was during that very trip that Jennifer first discovered something was going on between Ben and Christine… so we can't imagine the former couple will be planning any more joint holidays in the near future.

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We thought they were the estranged couple on amazingly friendly terms.

Indeed, it was regularly rumoured that, despite splitting in December 2013, Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian were on the verge of making up.

However, this morning as Khloe made her way to the gym at 6.45am for a 7am SoulCycle class in Beverly Hills – she was AMBUSHED in the carpark by a clearly agitated Lamar. 

And things quickly turned nasty.

TMZ reports that the 31-year-old reality TV star was "blindsided" by the move.

"Khloe was on her way into SoulCycle in Beverly Hills when Lamar came out of nowhere, screaming at her," the website states.

One eyewitness reports that Lamar demanded that she talk to him, but that she "kept walking as he was screaming".

TMZ continues: "At that point Lamar touched Khloe's arm and she screamed at him, 'Get off of me, get off of me. Stop. Stop.'"

Concerned for her safety, a second bystander then reportedly offered to call the police – an offer to which Lamar angrily responded: "You're not going to call the cops on Lamar Odom."  

Khloe started shouting: "How did you know I was here?" before eventually returning to her car while visibly upset.

TMZ is carrying photographs from the incident here.

Last month, after a year-and-a-half of procrastination, the duo – who wed in September 2009 – finally filed for divorce. It was expected that the necessary paperwork would be finalised shortly.

Back in June, SHEmazing! was among the first to report on Khloe's new relationship with basketball player James Harden. 

They have since been spotted on several occasions together – and James has very much been accepted into the Kardashian family fold.

Mr Harden, 26, will shortly sign an astonishing €180m deal with Adidas that will see him represent the brand over 13 years.

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At age 16 Ed Sheeran decided to drop out of school so he could spend more time dedicated to his music career. We feel like we’re not the only ones who might say he made a good call.

The chart-topping singer has been the recipient of many awards over the last year alone, and now he’s going to be adding another accolade to his mantel piece.

The University Campus Suffolk are honouring the 24-year old with a degree to recognise his outstanding contribution to music.

Ed said about the award: “I'm really grateful to University Campus Suffolk and I'm honoured to receive this Honorary Degree. I've had an amazing year with my world tour and this makes it even better.”

Ed has added that he would do his best to continue to support the university as they have done in the past for him and his music, reports the Daily Mail.

“Suffolk is very much where I call home and I'm always welcomed back and get so much support. Receiving this recognition is a real privilege.”

 

Croke Park night #1 !

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The Don’t singer has mentioned that he looks forward to “building links” with the university in the future.

This news comes just days after Ed hit the headlines when he unveiled his new giant tattoo.

The pop star was inundated with questions and queries when the media just couldn’t begin to fathom what prompted his decision.

 

Halfway and ouch

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He took to twitter to set the record straight. He said he couldn’t understand “all this kerfuffle over a tattoo”.

He got the ink in order to commemorate his sell-out gigs at Wembley stadium and first revealed the body art in an Instagram post captioned “Halfway and ouch.”

We can only imagine, it is quite the piece of art.

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Modern Family actress Ariel Winter is talking about the breast reduction surgery she underwent earlier this year.

In the new issue of Glamour magazine, the star opens up about how she now feels so much “relief” at being comfortable in her own skin.

In June this year, Ariel went under the knife in order to reduce the size of her breasts as they were leading her to experience incredible discomfort.

She says that at age 15 the change seemed to happen “overnight” and “it started to hurt so bad that I couldn’t take the pain.”

“I really couldn’t’ stand up straight for a long period of time. My neck was hurting so bad and I actually had some problems with my spine,” she revealed to the magazine.

At just 5’1” tall she had a size 32 F chest and explains that she had been considering the surgery for a long time. According to the star when she initially brought up the procedure with her doctor he said. “Your back is going to thank you so much.”

Ariel confesses that before the procedure she felt a lot of pressure from people online commenting on her body and shape.

“The Internet bullies are awful. I would post a photo where I feel good, and 500 people will comment about how fat I am, and that I am disgusting.”

She explains how she began to feel like her physical appearance was being talked about more than the work she was doing on the hit series.

"Every article that has to do with me on a red carpet had to do with 'Ariel Winter's Crazy Cleavage!' or 'Ariel Winter Shows Huge Boobs at an Event!' That's all people would recognize me by –.”

Now 17, she says that since the surgery she has found herself feeling much happier and more confident in herself. She hopes that being open about her experience will be of benefit to other young women.

 

A photo posted by Ariel Winter (@arielwinter) on

It's something that I did to better my life and better my health, and I think that can benefit a lot of young girls. I have felt happier with myself than I ever have." 

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