Embrace your sweet side this Easter with chocolate tones and glazed lips reminiscent of the ’90s with Up Cosmetics. The ’90s beauty trends are having quite the renaissance (but thankfully the pencil-thin brow hasn’t gained the momentum it once had!).
However, other memorable and more wearable trends have made a comeback. Up Cosmetics’ timeless collection is here to offer a grown-Up take on chocolate-toned eyes, glass-like lips, and that classic ‘90s nude lip.
A brown eye look is universally complimentary. Brownie 5-Second Eyes (RRP €16) from Up Cosmetics is the cream shadow of dreams. This highly pigmented fool-proof shadow is a deep chocolate brown with a subtle shimmer. Swipe across the lid with a fingertip or fluffy brush, blending upwards and slightly outwards to the corner of the eye for a simple modern look.
Brownie 5-Second Eyes by Up Cosmetics
For a perfect ’90s pout, a great nude lip is a must. Perfect Nude Lipstick (RRP €20) from Up Cosmetics is just that. A beautiful satin-finish, beige-nude, it is buildable, moisturising, and comfortable for all-day wear.
Perfect Nude Lipstick by Up Cosmetics
For a high-shine Euphoria-esque finish, add a slick of Las Vegas Lip Gloss (RRP €18) to finish the look. Enhanced with Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter, the punchy pink and gold shimmered gloss will leave lips looking and feeling super hydrated.
Las Vegas Lip Gloss by Up Cosmetics
UP Cosmetics is a luxury cosmetic brand created with the everyday woman in mind, feel-good products, to enhance everything you already have.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of an assault which resulted in death in Co. Limerick to come forward.
Gardaí are investigating a fatal assault on a woman that occurred at approximately 1.30pm today, Tuesday April 4, 2023 at a residential property on Dock Road, Limerick City.
The woman, aged in her 20s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and her body remains there.
The scene is currently preserved for technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
Gardaí are appealing to any person who has information that can assist with this investigation to contact them. They are appealing to anyone who has camera footage from the Dock Road and O’Curry street areas of Limerick City from 1.00pm – 2.00pm to contact them.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Louise Thompson has admitted to ‘getting emotional’ as she brought her son to the hairdressers for a new look.
The former Made in Chelsea star shared a video of her 17-month-old son, Leo, as he got a trim which was ‘long overdue’ according to his mum.
The tot looks so cute and calm as he got his hair cut and nibbled on a biscuit. Louise also revealed it was Leo’s first time with a hairdryer and he “handled it like a pro”.
Taking to Instagram, Louise shared the experience of feeling like her baby boy is growing up to her 1.4M followers.
She started off with a joke to say, “When you go to the hairdresser and ask for ‘a little trim’, but you panic they misunderstood the assignment the moment you see that hair hit the floor”.
“Only being silly… Leo loved his outing this morning which included a biscuit and a blow-dry. Oh to live the life of a 17month old and to ACTUALLY REMEMBER IT. It was a long overdue snip and he looks like an incredibly smart little boy. I’m thrilled as a dog with two tails”.
“I actually feel a little bit emotional seeing him all grown up. I hardly recognise him from behind. But I guess it will be good for my ‘stimulus discrimination’ homework in my trauma therapy”, she added.
Many of the 33-year-old’s fans headed to the comments to share how impressed they were with Leo being so quiet as his hair got the chop.
“Bless him he’s so good! He’s growing so much”, wrote one fan, while a second said, “Such a good boy for his mummy & hairdresser”.
“He’s so damn adorable. And so good!! Awww he’d make your heart melt”, added another.
Louise welcomed Leo into the world in November 2021 with her fiancé Ryan Libbey. The former reality TV star unfortunately experienced a traumatic labour and was later diagnosed with anxiety, postnatal depression and PTSD after spending a month in hospital after the birth.
The full official cast for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie has just been announced, and it is filled to the brim with household names.
The production team behind the film, which is due to be released in cinemas this summer, have also shared promotional posters for each member of the cast.
Fans of the highly-anticipated movie will already be aware that Margot Robbie will be taking on the titular role of Barbie, while Ryan Gosling will be portraying her sidekick and love interest, Ken.
However, the full casting details surrounding one of the most exciting films of this year have been kept relatively under wraps – until now!
In a lengthy thread posted to social media, the producers have divided up the Barbie characters into three categories – the Barbies, the Kens, and the Humans.
Alongside Margot Robbie, playing the roles of eccentric Barbies will be Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, My Mad Fat Diary star Sharon Rooney, actress Ana Cruz Kayne, singer Dua Lipa, Sex Education star Emma Mackey, Transparent actress Hari Nef, The Umbrella Academy star Ritu Arya, Tick..Tick… BOOM! actress Alexandra Shipp, comedian Kate McKinnon, and Insecure star Issa Rae. What a lineup!
Then, joining Ryan Gosling amongst the Kens will be Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa, Grace and Frankie star Scott Evans, Vera actor Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Marvel alum Simu Liu.
If you thought the film would only include ‘dolls’, then you thought wrong! Writer and actress Emerald Fennell, Juno star Michael Cera, Stath Lets Flats creator Jamie Demetriou, Sex Education actor Connor Swindells, comedian Will Ferrell, child actor Ariana Greenblatt, and Superstore star America Ferrera are all confirmed to be a part of the Human cast.
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Last but not least, as suggested by her voiceover work in Barbie’s teaser trailer, actress Helen Mirren has been given the role of the film’s narrator.
As well as the individual cast member photos, the team behindBarbie have also treated fans to the official promotional photo for the movie, which showcases the main Barbie and Ken lounging about in a giant 'B'. We're obsessed!
Directed by Little Women and Lady Bird’s Greta Gerwig, Barbie is set to be released in cinemas worldwide on July 21. We can’t wait!
When we think of Easter eggs, we usually tend to consider them as being chocolatey, delicious goodness. However, did you know that not all Easter eggs are chocolate-made?
That’s right! Many of our favourite brands have been experimenting in recent years with different kinds of Easter eggs, and one of our favourite categories for this alternative is beauty.
Just like their iconic advent calendars at Christmas, L’Occitane have now gotten into the Easter spirit and have devised an incredible alternative to a chocolate Easter egg. These magical metal eggs are guaranteed to make beauty and skincare lovers go wild, as they contain some of the brand’s most popular products – and at a great price, too!
So, this year, if you or someone you love is looking to kick back on chocolate consumption but you still want the excitement of an egg, then why not go for one of these beauties? Check out L’Occitane’s selection of exquisite Easter eggs below:
L’Occitane Almond Easter Egg (RRP €20.50)
The Almond range is one of L’Occitane’s most popular collections, and now it’s available as the perfect gift for Easter! This gorgeous mint-coloured egg contains three miniature products from the Almond range. The Almond Shower Oil luxuriously moisturises and enriches your skin, the Almond Delicious Soap gently scrubs away dead skin cells, and the Almond Delicious Hand Cream helps to moisturise any dry areas. Available to purchase here.
L’Occitane Cherry Blossom Easter Egg (RRP €20.50)
Bounce into the spring season with this beautiful cherry blossom scent! This lovely coral egg includes three adorable mini products that your skin will love. The Cherry Blossom Shower Gel will help you to feel refreshed with each use, the Cherry Blossom Body Lotion will give your skin some well-deserved moisture, and the Cherry Blossom Hand Cream will keep your hands feeling soft and smooth as the weather begins to change. Available to buy here.
L’Occitane Assorted Egg Box (RRP €35)
If there is someone in your life that can never get enough hand cream, then this gift set would be the perfect Easter treat for them! This collection includes four mini steel Easter eggs, all of which contain a pairing of some of L’Occitane’s best hand creams. Whether it be Almond, Shea Butter, Verbena or Cherry Blossom, these miniature hand creams will delight with both their delicious scents and their soothing properties. Available to purchase here.
Another Love Island couple has called time on their relationship.
Olivia Hawkins has confirmed that she and Maxwell Samuda are no longer together.
Speaking to Goss, a rep for the actress and ring girl shared the sad news. “Things weren’t the same between Olivia and Maxwell after they left the villa,” the statement said. “Life has been hectic and they both decided it was best to end things.”
Credit: Olivia Hawkins Instagram
However, according to her rep, Olivia is looking forward to the future. “Olivia is happy to focus on herself right now and has a lot of exciting work projects coming up, including a role in the next Fast & Furious movie,” they teased.
In the end, the rep confirmed that the former Islanders parted ways amicably. “It’s sad it didn’t work out but there’s no hard feelings between them,” they added.
The confirmation of the couple’s split comes after they were surrounded by speculation for days. Rumours of their breakup had been rife from the moment they arrived back in the UK from South Africa.
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Fans of the Love Island couple grew concerned when, shortly after they returned home from the villa, Maxwell jetted off to Cancun in Mexico without Olivia. However, he reassured his audience that the trip had been booked before his stint on Love Island.
Speaking on Instagram at the time, the 23-year-old said: “Me and Olivia are going great, we’re going great. I’m just on holiday with my friends,” he promised.
Meanwhile, in a recent interview with OK!, Olivia was hopeful about her relationship with Maxwell. "I definitely see it going long-term,” she explained.
Credit: Olivia Hawkins Instagram
"I’ve never had a boyfriend before, but I definitely see it going in that direction, for sure. I think I’ve just been way too picky in the past when it comes to guys,” she added.
Olivia and Maxwell were officially coupled up for around 2 weeks on the show. The pair found romance in Casa Amor, but then were subsequently voted off by the public at the dramatic Island Beach Club dumping.
A new report carried out by the World Health Organisation has found that 1 in 6 people worldwide experience infertility.
The new study finds that with around 17.5% of the world’s population being affected by fertility issues, there is an “urgent need to increase access to affordable, high-quality fertility care for those in need”.
The research shows ‘limited variation’ in the prevalence of infertility between regions, but found comparable rates of infertility across high-, middle- and low-income countries, to indicate a “major health challenge globally”.
Lifetime prevalence was 17.8% in high-income countries and 16.5% in low- and middle-income countries, according to the report.
The Director-General at WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated, “The report reveals an important truth: infertility does not discriminate”.
“The sheer proportion of people affected show the need to widen access to fertility care and ensure this issue is no longer sidelined in health research and policy, so that safe, effective, and affordable ways to attain parenthood are available for those who seek it”.
WHO have described the full definition of infertility as, “A disease of the male or female reproductive system, defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse”.
The report finds that infertility treatments such as IVF are, “Underfunded and inaccessible to many due to high costs, social stigma and limited availability”, as in most countries, the treatments are funded out of pocket.
Dr Pascale Allotey, Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research at WHO has said, “Millions of people face catastrophic healthcare costs after seeking treatment for infertility, making this a major equity issue and all too often, a medical poverty trap for those affected”.
“Better policies and public financing can significantly improve access to treatment and protect poorer households from falling into poverty as a result”.
Innovative skincare brand Seoulista Beauty® are announced as sponsor for Season 2 of the much-loved Tech Powered Luxury podcast. Recently profiled on The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTE Radio 1 during a conversation on Metaverse Fashion, Founder and Presenter, Ireland's own Emily in Paris, Ashley McDonnell explores of the unison of luxury and technology, providing a platform for industry leaders to share their experiences and insights.
Founded by Cookstown, Co. Tyrone native Una McGurk, Seoulista Beauty® is a multi-award-winning beauty brand that combines cutting-edge technology with natural and hi-tech ingredients to create products that are both effective and gentle on the skin. Focused on bringing the power of cryo-inspired beauty to the masses, Una teamed up with world-renowned South Korean dermatologists to create an at-home, salon-quality authentic beauty brand that is at the forefront of innovation in the industry.
Best known for their award-winning, cult-favourite Instant Facials™, Seoulista Beauty® have evolved their initial lineup, offering a targeted selection of products, catering from haircare through to face, hands, feet and body. The brand have further consolidated their position as a leader in cryo-powered beauty, harnessing the incredible power of cryo-technology since inception, recently picking up the highly coveted global award at Cosmoprof Worldwide 2023, for the newly launched Seoulista Cryo Cool® Skin Tool.
Seoulista Cryo Cool® Skin Tool
When speaking of their season 2 sponsorship of Tech Powered Luxury, Seoulista Beauty® founder Una McGurk says, "We are thrilled to be sponsoring season two of Tech Powered Luxury. As a brand that is at the forefront of innovation in the skincare industry, we are excited to be part of a platform that explores the intersection of luxury and technology. We believe that this partnership will help us connect with our audience and share our vision for the future of skincare."
When speaking of Seoulista Beauty’s involvement, founder and presenter of Tech Powered Luxury, Ashley McDonnell says, "We are delighted to have Seoulista Beauty as our sponsor for Season two of the Tech Powered Luxury. Their commitment to innovation and technology in the skincare industry makes them the perfect partner for the podcast. We look forward to working with them and bringing our audience insights into the latest trends and developments in the luxury and technology industries."
Ashley McDonnell
Founder & presenter of Tech Powered Luxury
With new episodes released every Tuesday, Ashley speaks to the brightest leaders in Luxury, Fashion and Tech, diving into the topics that are defining the future of the luxury world today. From Metafashion to Influencer Marketing, the role of AR and VR in the future of Fashion and Beauty, the impact of Big Tech in launching modern luxury brands and how digital is redefining heritage Maisons, Tech Powered
Luxury will explore the entire meaning of Luxury and Technology.
Throughout Season 1, Tech Powered Luxury achieved sensational highs. With 17 guests from 8 different countries, covering a wide range of topics from Web3 to digital media, biotechnology, content creation, alcohol-free premium wines, lab-grown diamonds and innovation within the luxury beauty and fashion industry.
Tech Powered Luxury topped charts within the Business as well as Fashion & Beauty categories, featuring consistently across Spotify and Apple Podcasts, peaking at #1 in Singapore, #1 in Ireland, #2 in Estonia, #3 in India, #5 in Portugal and Austria, #8 in Spain, #9 in France, #13 in Switzerland, #14 in Hungary, #17 in Italy and Hong Kong #19 in the UK, #23 in the UAE, #26 in Germany and #32 in Canada.
Tech Powered Luxury is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Dani Dyer has shared a new glimpse into her pregnancy!
The former Love Island winner is currently expecting identical twin girls with her boyfriend, footballer Jarrod Bowen.
Dani is already a mum to two-year-old Santiago from a previous relationship, and now, she has shared an adorable moment between her son and her unborn twins!
Taking to Instagram earlier today, the 26-year-old treated her 3.6M Instagram followers to a collection of snaps, some of which showcasing the family-of-three experiencing a 4D baby scan at home.
The first image sees Dani lying down on her sofa at home, as boyfriend Jarrod pours the ultrasound gel onto her growing bump. Toddler Santiago watches on in amazement, and the sweet photo also shows a glimpse of one of the baby twins’ faces on the scan machine.
The second snap pictures Santiago beaming in delight at Jarrod tickling his belly, presumably after he got to see his unborn siblings for the first time.
Dani’s final two photos showcased adorable matching knitted outfits and white shoes that she has purchased for her little girls.
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“Heart feeling so full,” Dani wrote in her caption of her post, alongside two pink hearts to represent her twin girls.
“counting down the days,” father-to-be Jarrod also gushed in response.
Dani and Jarrod initially announced their pregnancy on January 20, after first going public with their relationship in December 2021.
The couple shared some adorable pregnancy shoot photos, as well as one of Santiago holding up a sign that read: ‘I’m going to be a big brother to twins’.
Credit: Dani Dyer Instagram
“So excited to meet our babies and watch santi be the best big brother..”, the expectant parents exclaimed at the time.
“The biggest surprise of our lives but feeling SO blessed.. our family is getting a lot bigger and we can’t wait,” Dani and Jarrod added.
Congratulations are in order for Alexandra Burke as she has announced she is expecting her second child with partner Darren Randolph.
The wonderful news comes after the couple revealed they had welcomed their first child into the world in July of last year.
This morning, Alexandra shared a lovely collection of photos from a pregnancy photoshoot where she and Darren are wearing matching denim and cradling her blossoming baby bump.
The pregnancy announcement comes just over eight months after Alexandra and Darren shared the news of their first child’s arrival.
They are yet to reveal whether they had a baby boy or girl and haven’t shared the tot’s name with the world yet, instead, they refer to them as Grape on social media.
When revealing their little one’s arrival they shared a snap of the newborn’s tiny feet and wrote, “Welcome to the world our little grape. We already love you more than words can say”.
On Mother’s Day of this year, Burke gushed over her baby and shared a sweet tribute to them on Instagram.
The 34-year-old penned, “My first Mother’s Day as your mama… Feeling very blessed. Can’t thank the hubby enough for making me feel so special and loved”.
“My little baby Grape – thank you for making me a better person. For making me the best version of myself and showing up in ways I thought I never could… I am so lucky to be your mum”.
Congratulations again to Alexandra and Darren on this exciting new journey for their family.
The 33-year-old shared a ‘ramble’ collection of videos last night, in which she spoke at length about health issues that have been affecting her family.
“My dad is in hospital at the moment, guys,” Sophie admitted, further revealing that he has “never been blessed with fantastic health.”
Sophie explained that she is remaining hopeful for her father’s health. “Dad is in very, very safe, amazing hands. The nurses, you are incredible.”
“So, I’m hoping that one day this week, he can do what he really enjoys doing again,” she wished, referring to her father’s passion of creating in a workshop. “I just want my Dad home,” she added.
Sophie then went on to explain that another member of her family is currently in hospital. “My Nan is also in hospital, bless her heart. She’s had a fall,” she detailed. “I know for a fact with my Nan, this will affect her quite a lot mentally.”
Sophie continued to get more emotional as she spoke about how events have been affecting her.
“It’s just a worry, isn’t it? Having loved ones in hospital is just not nice. It’s a worry, it’s something that you never want,” she shared.
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Finally, Sophie revealed that herself and her husband have been concerned for their eldest son, three-year-old Ron. “Also, Jamie and I have been going through a few different assessments and processes with our Ron at the moment,” she shared, before getting choked up with emotion.
Sophie has mentioned to fans in the past that Ron has an ongoing struggle with invisible speech disorder, for which he has attended speech therapy.
“We are, as parents, navigating through things at the moment,” she said, before concluding that husband Jamie is “my absolute glue, my rock, everything.”
The cause of death for Christine McVie has been revealed.
The Fleetwood Mac singer passed away “following a short illness” on November 30 of last year, at the age of 79.
Now, four months after her death, the cause of Christine’s passing has been shared.
After being obtained and shared by US media sources, it has been confirmed that Christine’s death certificate notes her cause of death as an "ischemic stroke".
This is the most common stroke for a person to have, and occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.
Alongside her ischemic stroke, "atrial fibrillation" and "large atrial thrombus" were also noted as part of her primary cause of death. Both of these things caused Christine’s heart to beat abnormally fast, and to develop a blood clot.
In regards to a secondary cause of death, the coroner found that the hit singer had "metastatic malignancy of unknown origin", meaning that Christine had a type of cancer spreading across her body at the time of her death.
Christine’s death was announced on social media following her passing. “On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death. She passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th 2022, following a short illness,” her team wrote at the time.
“She was in the company of her family. We kindly ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this extremely painful time, and we would like everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being, and revered musician who was loved universally. RIP Christine McVie,” the statement concluded.
Christine was best known for being a member of the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac. She officially joined the group in 1970, and enjoyed success with bandmates – her former husband John McVie, as well as Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham.
“She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life. We were so lucky to have a life with her,” the band wrote following the news of her death.
