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Brides and their bridesmaids. We've heard all the horror stories… but would you go without a bridal party on your big day?

Having your closest BFFs by your side on your special day is tradition, but we all know of those chill friends who become absolute bridezillas the minute a ring is put on their finger.

And while being asked to be a bridesmaid can be one of the best moments of your life, having to factor in time off work, money, and weekends spent dress shopping means there's going to be a lot on your plate for the next few months (or year).

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Well because of this, it seems like some brides are opting to ditch the bridesmaids in 2017.

According to HelloGiggles, brides don't want to deal with the drama of a bridal party anymore.

More people than ever are turning to Pinterest to find ideas for their wedding sans bridesmaids, with a trend report saying, "less is more – brides are choosing to go with fewer bridesmaids, or sometimes none at all!

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"This decision ensures the focus is all about you and your partner."

Pinterest also noted that it has seen a 100 per cent your-over-year increase in millennials searching for options with no bridal party.

Some factors to think about when ditching the bridal party is not having the awkwardness of having to choose one friend over another; or, not having to put up with an all-out family war because you didn't pick your third cousin who you only see at Christmas to walk down the aisle with you.

Do you think you'd opt for this trend? 

 

 

 Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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In today's current political climate, the vast majority of us prioritise safety above much else when shortlisting potential holiday destinations.

Considering this, it may be worth noting research collated by the World Economic Forum and published in its Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report.

According to the data which focussed on 136 economies, Finland is the safest, most secure country to travel to in the world.

"Finland remains the safest destination globally, despite rising concerns in most Europe, including Finland, regarding terrorism," reads the report 
 

According to reports featuring the data, researchers came to the conclusion based on 'sets of factors and policies that enable the sustainable development of the travel and tourism sector, which in turn, contributes to the development and competitiveness of a country."

In addition to being named the safest country, Finand was recently placed fifth on a United Nations' list of 'happiest countries'.

Coming in behind Finland in the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report was the United Arab Emirates, Iceland, Oman, Hong Kong, Singapore, Norway, Switzerland, Rwanda and Qatar.

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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So, remember that time Making a Murderer took over your life and you didn’t leave your room for two days?

Well, get ready to do it all over again, because Netflix are set to release a new seven-part murder documentary series, and we’re already sold.

The Keepers tells the story of the unsolved murder of Sister Catherine ‘’Cathy’’ Cesnik, a nun and teacher from Baltimore.

The 26-year-old vanished in December 1969 before her body was discovered two months later. 

According to People, much like Making a Murderer, the series will investigate Sr. Cathy's life, the lives of the many people she touched and the hidden stories in Baltimore that may be connected to her mysterious death.

The trailer is set to drop this week and the full series will be available to watch on Netflix from May 19. 

We can't wait for this. 

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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An estimated 100 million women around the world use the contraceptive pill everyday.

They give us the option to plan and control our reproductive choices, but they can also bring on some pretty awful side effects.

In a recent study, scientists at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden confirmed that this popular form of contraception can actually have a negative impact on a woman's quality of life. 

Researchers gave 340 healthy women aged between 18 and 35 either hormonal contraceptive pills or placebos over a three month period.

The results found that the women who took the hormonal pill reported reduced feelings of overall well-being, including negative impacts on mood, self-control and energy.

However, researchers did note that despite these findings, the pill didn’t actually appear to increase the participants’ risk of depression.

In a slightly concerning statement on the institute’s website, the scientists admitted that the medical community knows “surprisingly little” about how the pill can effect a woman’s health, and emphasized the need for further studies into the subject.

They also noted that because the changes observed between the participants were relatively small, the results should be interpreted cautiously. 

However, the study's co-author, Dr. Niklas Zethraeus, did encourage women to take these findings into account when choosing a method of contraception. 

So, if you reckon your pill is making you feel a bit worse for wear, you're not the only one. 

 

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For many of us, it took a few false starts and some over-plucked eyebrows before we finally landed at the door of the salon which gave us the treatments we’ve wanted (and needed) for years.

Taking us (and our nonexistent brows) into the 21st century, the folk at the helm of the brow and lash business in this country have done much to remind us all of the power of a good eyebrow and lash treatment.

And we couldn’t let the inaugural SHEmazing! Awards pass without paying tribute to the men and women who have given us brows to be proud of and lashes to lust after.

So, without further ado, here are your five finalists for Brow and Lash Salon of the Year.

Up To My Eyes

Located in Greystones Co Wicklow, Up To My Eyes specialises in Eyelash Extensions, EmBrowdery, and HD Brows in addition to countless other treatments.

If this salon is your go-to establishment, and never fails to leave you feeling amazing, it's time to give them the nod… and the vote!

Elysian Brows and Beauty

One of the best known establishments on Dublin's South William Street, Elysian Brows and Beauty has been catering to the masses for years.

And it sounds like they've certainly impressed you guys as they've found their way onto our finalists' list!

Millies

Located in Naas, Co Kildare, Millie's provides a range of services which ensures everyone who passes through their doors leaves feeling totally pampered and utterly indulged.

From tinting to tweezing and threading, this salon plays host to some of your most sought-after brow and lash treatments.

WaxWorks

One of Limerick's best known salons, WaxWorks is our fifth finalist in our Brown and Lash Salon of the Year Award.

With more than ten years experience, the therapists at WaxWorks are dedicated to ensuring each and every customer leaves feeling totally indulged.

 

The Brow Artist

Based in Ranelagh, The Brow Artist specialises in complete brow re-design.

Experts in shaping, threading, tinting and Semi-Permanent Brow solutions, The Brow Artist has made a serious impact on the industry… and you guys!

 

Ellen Kavanagh, co-founder of Waxperts, is one of our guest judges.

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Who knew Saoirse Ronan was such a messer?

The Carlow beauty is set to star in Ed Sheeran’s Galway Girl video which was filmed in Galway last week and it looks like the pair had a few laughs on set.

Ed, who is no stranger to body-art, asked Saoirse to write the title of the song on his arm so that he could get it tattooed in her handwriting. 

However, our Saoirse saw the opportunity for a bit of mischief and ran with it.

Instead of 'Galway Girl', Saoirse wrote 'Galway Grill', which has now been permanently inked on Ed’s arm. 

Speaking to the crowd at his gig in Glasgow on Sunday night, the singer said, "When we were filming it I meant to get a tattoo of her handwriting saying Galway Girl from her point of view.’’

"It actually says Galway Grill.  G-R-I-L-L.  She really took the p*** out of me.  Full on!"

Ed admitted that he was actually quite impressed by Saoirse’s creativity and isn’t holding any grudges.

“I’m actually quite proud of her. It’s the kind of thing I would do.”

G'wan Saoirse! 

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Growing up surrounded by camera crews can’t be easy and that's something the Kardashian clan know all too well.

Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, Kendell Jenner admitted to waking up in the middle of the night from panic attacks following an incident where a man banged on her car window outside her house.

“I wake up in the middle of the night freaking out. Full panic attacks. They wake me up from my sleep, and I need to stand up and I pace and I’m freaking out and crying.”

Kendall was granted a restraining order, but says her anxiety has escalated since sister, Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris last October.

The 21-year-old model has a security guard with her at all times, and while she does feel safer because of that, she admitted that the situation doesn’t feel normal to her.

“I don’t feel normal and I like to feel as normal as I possibly can.”

Kendall told Bazaar that despite her position as one of the most famous models in the world right now, she works hard to maintain her privacy and plans to keep any future romances out of the spotlight.

“I think it’s something sacred. It’s something between two people, and nobody else’s opinion needs to be involved in it.

“People want to start drama. If I had a boyfriend, people are going to say all this stuff that’s probably going to cause us to break up.”

Kendall graces of the cover of Harper’s Bazaar 150th anniversary edition, channelling some old Hollywood glamour. 

 

Harper's Bazaar 150th anniversary issue. @harpersbazaarus stay tuned…

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Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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Galway native Dave Donoghue has broken a Guinness World Record for the longest guitar lesson in the world.

Dave began his lesson in Monroes Side Bar in Galway at 9am on Good Friday and finished up at 9am on Saturday.

Although, he went beyond the 24-hour mark "just in case."

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The guitar teacher, who owns Kaizen Guitar, raised funds while completing the record for Jigsaw Galway – a free, non-judgemental and confidential support service for young people in the county.

Dave his his target of €5,000 but online donations are open for another week.

Dave told The Irish Mirror: "It was something I wanted to do since 2013 and I am just overwhelmed today that it has happened. We have done it and people were just so supportive to this dream of mine.

"Some students were here for 13 hours playing. It has been a surreal 24 hours and I don't think I can ever thank all my support team behind the scenes enough."

Dave also talked about his company, Kaizen Guitar, which aims to improve the quality of lives around the world by helping people realise their full potential.

“We intend to play a significant role in the future of guitar education, making it as fun and as accessible as possible for all ages and abilities. It’s all about the individual and what their interests and passions are.

"Kaizen is the practice of continuous improvement. It’s all about enjoyment and learning through the persons interests be it sport, reading, music or art."

You can still donate to Dave's cause over on this website.

Images: Liam Donoghue and John McMahon

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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Indiependence Music & Arts Festival has announced its Day X Day line up for this summer, and we're already raring to go.

The festival is taking place at Deer Farm Mitchelstown, Co Cork, from August 4 – 6.

Indiependence also revealed that it's teaming up with IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation) to host the IMRO Big Top Stage at INDIE17.

Here's the line up, and with tickets selling fast, it's sure to be a fab weekend for music lovers:

Keith Johnson, Director of Marketing & Membership IMRO said: “Indiependence’s reputation as one of Ireland’s leading music festivals continues to grow year on year, attracting music fans from throughout Ireland and beyond.

"We are delighted to be sponsoring the IMRO Big Top Stage this year which will showcase some of the finest new talent from Ireland and we look forward to welcoming an exciting line-up of musicians to Mitchelstown this coming August."

As well as great music from Irish artists and beyond, the festival also has a strong comedy and dance line up, while the recently added INDIE VIP Garden and Mitchelstown Music Trail are set to return in 2017.

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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Kylie Jenner being Kylie Jenner just dropped some major news over on her Instagram page…

Yep, she's teaming up with her big sis Kim to launch a very exciting collaboration, and we're not even going to hide it – we're super excited.

In the video the youngest clan member posted, the sisters appear to be getting their make-up done while looking like actual twins.

 

COMING SOON @kyliecosmetics #KKW

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They're seen getting highlighter and lipstick on their fab faces – so that could be a hint in itself.

The upcoming KKW x Kylie is actually the second collab Kyl's has done with a sister.

Last year, she released a limited collection with Khloe, which was named the Koko Collection.

However, with Kim's haute couture style at the mo, we can see this collab being very fashion-forward indeed.

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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If you have an early-morning flight it might be a bit too much to lash down the vino before 9am.

Therefore, you (begrudgingly) ask for a tea or coffee when the air hostess comes around.

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However, anyone who has tasted coffee on an airplane will know that it's no barista style americano…

According to Travel & Leisure, the reason tea and coffee tastes so different (i.e. rank) on planes is because of the water they use – and it can't be avoided.

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It's understandable that the water in the tanks on board isn't the purest, but the publication reports that "an EPA report found that 12 percent of commercial airplane water tested positive for coliform bacteria, which usually indicates other gut-rocking bugs like E.coli are present."

Ew.

Well, there's one more reason to stick to the prosecco when flying…

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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Nicki Minaj was having a good oul stalk through her own Instagram page this weekend and decided to post a throwback to last year's VMAs.

While she went on a little rant about her hair (yeah, we didn't get it either), everybody else noticed that she looked like she was playing a game of Countdown.

And to be honest, they way she placed her hands on the words is uncanny to how Carol Vorderman or Rachel Riley pose during the show.

Of course, Twitter went wild for this, and many users took the p*ss:

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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