Ariana Grande has opened up about the emotional reason behind her previous cosmetic works.
The Dangerous Woman singer has revealed that, in the past, she received regular cosmetic procedures for Botox and lip filler.
As part of Vogue’s ‘Beauty Secrets’ YouTube series, Ariana chose to open up about her relationship with beauty.
During one part of the video, the 30-year-old admitted that she used to regularly undergo cosmetic fillers, and only recently stopped doing so.
“Full transparency, as a beauty person, I had a ton of lip filler over the years and Botox. I stopped in 2018 because I just felt so… too much,” she confessed.
The actress, who is set to appear as Glinda in the Wicked films next year, went on to get emotional as she admitted: “I just felt, like, hiding, you know.”
“For a long time, beauty was about hiding for me, and now I feel like maybe it's not since I stopped getting fillers and Botox,” Ariana continued through tears.
“I know, for me, I was just like, I wanna see my well-earned cry lines and smile lines. I hope my smile lines get deeper and deeper and I laugh more and more,” she exclaimed, adding that ageing is “such a beautiful thing.”
Many fans have since taken to the comments section of Vogue’s video to praise Ariana for her honesty.
“I’ve never heard any celeb talk about getting lip filler and Botox so freely and transparently and I love it!” one fan wrote.
“I love how honest she was during this video and how open she was about her insecurities,” another added.
Binky Felstead has been sharing an insight into her life recently after the birth of her baby boy Wilder.
The former Made in Chelsea star welcomed Wilder into the world back in April with her husband Max Darnton. The couple also share their two-year-old son, Wolfie, while Binky had six-year-old India during a previous relationship.
As she settles into life as a mum-of-three, Binky has opened up about her motherhood experience, admitting that she receives ‘nasty comments’ about her parenting.
While speaking with OK!, the 33-year old explained, “It’s no easy thing leaving the house with three kids, even if it’s just for a coffee. We have the dog too, so it’s definitely a game-changer trying to fit everything in the car!”.
“I’ve been dealing with people saying nasty things since I was pregnant with India at age 26, and I was the first of my friends to have a baby too so I had no one to turn to. I only really had my mum for advice”.
“The people who make comments about my kids and how I parent them are the ones that really get under my skin because I know I’m a good mum, I’m smashing it as much as I can”.
Felstead also says that she’s able to ‘turn a blind eye’ to the negative messages because of the strong support she has around her.
The former reality TV star then revealed how helpful her daughter is when it comes to helping out with her younger brothers.
“She’s very maternal. In the morning, she’ll get Wolfie out of his sleepsuit and get him a bottle. She’s really excited to help out as much as she can. I haven’t got her changing nappies yet though!”.
Opening up about how little Wilder is getting on, Binky explained, “His little eyes keep looking up at me and smiling. Currently, he just stares at me smiling and isn’t any trouble because he can’t do much yet. But I think I’ll start noticing the difference when he starts crawling, walking and fighting!”.
“I can’t wait to see them all playing together. We went to Sweden recently and it was just so lovely seeing them playing on the beach and entertaining each other. It’s wonderful”.
In a recent Instagram post to her 1.4m followers, Binky shared a sweet video of her three children reading a book together.
She admitted, “Proud is an understatement. My gorgeous little creatures. Heart cannot handle this”.
Davina McCall has been opening up about her relationship with her partner Michael Douglas.
The Masked Singer host and celebrity hairdresser have been an item for three years but mostly keep the details their relationship out of the public eye.
Revealing that she wants to ‘keep that aspect of her life to herself’ the 55-year-old divulges why privacy for her 'magic' relationship is important.
While speaking to OK!, Davina revealed that the key to happiness is “keeping my love life private”.
“I give so much of myself to the public that I need something just for me,” as it helps to, “keep the magic”, in their relationship.
“Michael is so funny, he’s just amazing. It’s nice to do things together like walking the red carpet at the NTAs, and it’s not like we’re purposefully trying to hide away from anyone".
"But when you get into a couple, people start asking you questions about the nitty-gritty and I just don’t want to share that”.
She continued, “Privacy keeps our relationship special to us. There’s something lovely about it and that’s all it is. It keeps it really magical and I like that”.
“I would never talk about how our relationship works, about arguments or even things like what we eat for breakfast and who drives the other crazy. I want to keep that for me”.
The former Big Brother presenter then added, “I will give you guys everything. But there are one or two things that I just want to keep to myself, and he’s one of them”.
Davina and Michael, who now live together, officially started dating in 2019 following her split with ex-husband Matthew Robertson in 2017.
Davina and Matthew share three children together- 21-year-old Holly, 19-year-old Tilly and 16-year-old Chester.
Uzo Aduba and Robert Sweeting have had many things to celebrate recently since announcing they’re expecting their first child together and now the couple are marking three years of marriage.
The Orange is the New Black actress has marked her and Robert’s big day in a special way by penning a heartfelt tribute to her husband.
Sharing the moving message on social media, Uzo admitted that Robert ‘made her entire life better’.
Aduba posted the sweet words alongside stunning photos from their wedding day to her 2.2M Instagram followers.
The 42-year-old wrote, “Our Anniversary. This is from our Traditional Nigerian Wedding Ceremony(Igba Nkwu). This day meant so much to us”.
“You have made my entire life better, more full. I am so thankful our souls found each other. I’ve loved sharing every step of this journey with you, @robertsweetinglife and cannot wait to experience new chapters, next chapters, new pathways with you”.
The Painkiller star closed off by adding, “I love you so much. Thank you also for loving me. So much. Happy Anniversary. Your Wife, Uzo [camera emoji] @peytonrbyford”.
The beautiful snaps show Uzo and Robert dressed in traditional Nigerian attire while they looked lovingly into eachothers' eyes and posed for the camera.
The couple revealed they were expecting their first child together back in June when the expectant mum shared a video of herself holding up a baby grow to Instagram.
She wrote, “What a blessing. My husband Robert and I are so happy to enter this next chapter together as parents. I am beyond excited. I get to be someone’s Mommy!”.
“I know as the three of us continue to grow, our only, ONLY goal will be to love you, little one. My goodness. Look what God has done”.
The parents of a late teenager who died from sepsis have spoken out about the key warning signs of the illness.
15-year-old Seán Hughes, who was known as Lil’ Red in his up-and-coming career as a rapper, tragically lost his life in January 2018.
Seán collapsed at his home in Finglas from cardiac arrest. Just a few hours later, he sadly passed away in hospital. Seán’s post mortem later found that he had died from sepsis, caused by a combination of influenza B and the bacterial infection Staphylococcus aureus.
As today (September 13) is World Sepsis Day, Joe Hughes and Karen Phoenix have now spoken out about the need for more public awareness surrounding sepsis.
Seán Hughes
In an interview with the Irish Independent, the pair stated the harm that sepsis can cause – including the fact that it kills one in five people who are diagnosed with it.
“We knew absolutely nothing about sepsis before it stole our son's life. Seán was only 15 years old when he passed away. The lack of public awareness of Sepsis led us to setting up Lil’ Red’s Legacy Sepsis Awareness Campaign. Sepsis is a time-critical medical emergency,” Joe and Karen explained.
“Sepsis does not discriminate against age, gender or race. Sepsis deaths are preventable deaths. Early recognition and rapid treatment are the keys to surviving sepsis. Awareness is paramount,” they stated.
As part of their World Sepsis Day coverage, the HSE has detailed groups who are most vulnerable to contracting sepsis.
"Those most at risk are aged 75 or over, have certain medical conditions such as cancer, COPD, diabetes, chronic kidney or liver disease, have a weak immune system or are very young children,” they noted.
For adults, the HSE has relayed that the most common signs of sepsis are:
S – Slurred speech, new confusion, too sick to communicate, drowsiness.
E – Extreme shivering, muscle aches, fever.
P – Has not passed urine in the last 12 hours and does not feel like passing urine.
S – Shortness of breath, lips tinged with blue, feels like your heart is racing, dizzy when you sit or stand.
I – I feel like I'm going to die.
S – Skin mottled and discoloured, new rash that is still visible when pressed on with a clear glass.
For more information about sepsis, visit the HSE’s dedicated website page here.
Kendall Rae Knight has shared an insight into her pregnancy journey so far after sharing the news that she’s expecting.
The former Love Island star, who appeared in the series back in 2018, announced she’s expecting her first child with her footballer partner Andrew Hughes last week.
Now that she’s revealed the wonderful news, Kendall has shared an update on her pregnancy by answering some of her fans’ burning questions.
While doing a Q&A on her Instagram Stories for her 745K followers, Knight spoke about why she won’t be sharing her due date with the public when a fan asked how far along she is in her pregnancy.
The 31-year-old explained, “I'm not going to say exactly how far along I am for a couple of reasons”.
“One, because people get so fixated on the date, whether it’s people around you or myself or whatever”.
“Two, for medical reasons because I have in the past had a few treatments and operations, things that can make me high risk of having a baby super early”.
Kendall went on to say, “I’m having all that checked out soon so fingers crossed everything is going to be alright and I’ll be able to carry to full term. That is the dream because I just want to be safe, happy, healthy and I just want to look after my baby”.
“So, I've done four months and I feel super swollen… I don’t really have much of a bump”.
The former reality TV star then opened up about her pregnancy symptoms so far, with sickness being her worst side effect.
Kendall admitted, “I did not know your sickness could get that bad that you just want to give up and just lay on the sofa and cry”.
“The first three months- sick at least five, six times a day on average, like couldn't keep anything down”.
She also added, “I am still being sick now! But I'm taking only being sick once a day now”.
When announcing her pregnancy with the world, Kendall shared a sweet snap to Instagram of her holding her baby bump while Andrew proudly held up their baby’s scans.
The expectant mum penned, “Mummy & Daddy. After 5 amazing years together we couldn’t be happier to say WE’RE HAVING A BABY!!”.
Meghan Markle has finally arrived at the Invictus Games!
The sporting competition, which was founded by Meghan’s husband Prince Harry in 2014, is currently taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany. The games give wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans from around the world the opportunity to compete together.
This year’s Invictus Games were officially opened last Saturday (September 9), and are due to close this Saturday. While Prince Harry has been in attendance so far, fans of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were disappointed to note Meghan’s absence.
However, yesterday evening, the 42-year-old finally completed her journey from California to Germany!
Wearing an elegant black buttoned dress, the Duchess of Sussex addressed a crowd at an Invictus party, as her husband stood proudly beside her
"It is so special to be here, and I’m sorry that I’m a little late for the party,” Meghan exclaimed at the beginning of her speech.
Credit: Invictus Games Foundation Instagram
“Just like so many of you, we know this is about family and friends of the community that Invictus has created and that Fisher House has created,” she praised, referring to one of Invictus’ main sponsors and help resources for veterans.
The former Suits actress then went on to explain the reason behind her delayed appearance.
“I just had to spend a little bit more time getting our little ones settled at home. Three milkshakes, do the school drop-off, and then I just landed a couple of hours ago,” she teased, referring to the couple’s two children – Prince Archie (4) and Princess Lilibet (2).
Credit: Netflix
“I’m thrilled that the first event that I can do for Invictus is here with all of you. It is amazing and I hear it has so far got off to a good start, is that right?” Meghan asked, followed by cheers and claps from both her husband and the audience.
The mother-of-two concluded her speech by noting that she would one day love to bring her children to the Invictus Games so that they can experience it for themselves.
Disney+ has released the trailer for the fourth season of The Kardashians and it promises a very dramatic new season ahead.
As the cameras start rolling again to show an insight into the personal lives of Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie, we see explosive arguments, new beginnings and second chances.
Kendall teases an exclusive look into her and her family’s life as she explains, “People think they have us all figured out, but things are not always how they seem”.
Between Kim and Kourtney’s clashes that ends with Kourt telling her younger sister that she ‘hates’ her as she calls her a ‘witch’, to Khloé revealing, “I don’t deal with people that don’t tell the truth”, as she accuses Kris of lying to her, this new season is going to be jam-packed with shocking twists and turns.
A tearful Kris admits “I’m not even talking about it anymore”, as she later tries to emphasise the importance of keeping her family together.
While Tristan Thompson appears in the trailer, Kourtney honestly tells him, “I don’t think you deserve Khloé”, after the up-and-down relationship the pair have had over the past few years.
Kim adds, “The dynamic is changing. Everyone’s lives are going in different directions”, between shots of Kylie ‘feeling like herself again’ after her second child, and Kourtney announcing she’s expecting a bundle of joy with Travis Barker.
As the sisters embark on these new chapters of their lives, we cannot wait to see everything the new season has in store for us!
The highly-anticipated Original series will return September 28 exclusively on Disney+ in Ireland and the UK, with new episodes every Thursday. The first three seasons are available to stream now on Disney+.
Up until September 20, if you don’t already have Disney+, new and returning customers can subscribe to Disney+ for €1.99/month for three months by visiting www.disneyplus.com, with no hidden costs and the ability to cancel anytime. This is an €21 saving compared to the regular monthly €8.99 price for three months.
In a heartwarming display of community support and collaboration, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind has announced an exciting partnership with the Basketball Ireland Super League champions, Ballincollig Basketball. This powerhouse team, now proudly named "Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig @MTU," is set to defend their title in the upcoming season at the MTU Arena in Cork. What makes this partnership truly remarkable is that it has been made possible through the generosity of an anonymous local businessman from Ballincollig, who shares a deep passion for both organizations and their growth.
Basketball has been gaining immense popularity in Ireland, thanks in part to European players excelling in the NBA and American professionals gracing Irish teams with their presence. The collaboration between Ballincollig Basketball and Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind represents a beautiful connection between sports and a noble cause.
Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig @MTU players Dave Morris and Shawndale Jones, and Puppy in Training Gullivar
Ballincollig Basketball Club is a prominent basketball team based in Ballincollig, Ireland and is the current Basketball Ireland Super League champion. Adrian O’Sullivan, the captain of the Ballincollig Basketball team, expressed his enthusiasm, saying,
"We are thrilled to partner with the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind – so many boys and girls in our club see the Guide and Assistance Dogs in training in Ballincollig, and now they can support the charity and their basketball club each weekend."
This partnership goes beyond just a financial sponsorship; it is a union of shared values and a commitment to the community. Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is renowned for its dedication to improving the lives of visually impaired individuals through the provision of guide and assistance dogs.
Tim O’Mahony, the Chief Executive Officer of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. He stated,
"We are delighted to have this opportunity to engage further with the local community on the doorstep of our National Training Centre. We are always looking to raise awareness for our work with new audiences, and one person’s generosity allows us to do just that. We wish the team the very best for the season, and our Branches, clients, supporters, and dogs will be with them all the way."
The season for Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig @MTU kicks off in style at the MTU Arena on September 30th with a local derby against Energywise Neptune. Fans and supporters can expect an incredible display of talent and sportsmanship, coupled with a strong sense of community and purpose.
The future looks bright for both the team and the charity, and we can't wait to see their journey unfold on the basketball court and in the hearts of those they inspire.
Brian Conley has confirmed he is leaving EastEnders.
Fans of the hit soap have been sharing their reactions online after Brian, who has played Rocky Cotton since 2021, spoke out following news of his departure.
Rumours started swirling about why the 62-year-old decided to leave EastEnders but he has now set the record straight.
In a video shared to his 106K Instagram followers, Conley confirmed that there are ‘many reasons’ why he’s leaving the drama, and shut down reports of a ‘clash’ between him and his bosses.
Speaking directly to the camera, Brian explained, “Hello lovely people, it's me, Brian Conley, AKA Rocky from EastEnders- sending out this message especially to all the EastEnders fans”.
“You may have heard reports that I am leaving EastEnders and it was but it is true, I am going, and I made it for many reasons, that decision”.
“It was tough because they are such a wonderful crowd in front of the cameras and behind the cameras and I have loved my three years there”.
Brian went on to say, “So that’s the truth in those reports. There’s other parts of reports saying that I clashed with TV bosses and the crew. I didn’t clash with anyone, I didn’t have a rant”.
“I’ve gone with their blessings at the Beeb and I am excited about the future and where it's going to go and I am excited about Rocky's exit because I know it's good!”.
The actor closed off by adding, “So I am sending you much love to all EastEnders fans and enough said”.
EastEnders then also released a statement to their Instagram to confirm Brian’s exit and reveal that there was no feud between the company and him.
They stated, “We can confirm that Brian Conley will be leaving EastEnders. There is absolutely no truth in any claims of a feud with bosses and the show fully support Brian in his decision to leave which was made some time ago”.
“We wish him the best of luck for the future as we continue to work towards his exit storyline which has been in the works for some time”.
Fans were quick to share their disappointment on social media over the news that Brian is leaving the show.
One fan commented, “I wish you didn’t leave! Eastenders won’t be the same without you”.
“You're going to be missed. Love your character”, penned another viewer, while a third added, “I'm absolutely gutted!! You've been my favourite the last years!! You've been absolutely amazing”.
L’OCCITANE has been studying the unique skincare benefits of the immortelle plant for over 20 years.
The Corsican variety helichrysum italicum has shown unmatched protective and regenerative skin properties, and the extraction lab specialists in France have so far obtained 7 different active extracts from the immortelle plant, containing over 300 natural molecules. A double extraction method allows L’OCCITANE to capture new molecules from the heart of the plant to produce the immortelle super extract.
The brand uses dried flowers that have already been through the distillation process. Each of these flowers is harvested in a 100% traceable supply chain, from being harvested and distilled locally, to being used in products in the labs in Provence, which are thanks to long term sustainable partnerships with local immortelle producers in Corsica.
Clinical testing has proven this Super Extract is even more powerful than retinol, vitamin E and vitamin C. So it's with delight, that we learned that the brand has improved the Immortelle Divine Cream to make it EVEN better (if that was possible) and have added a new neck cream to the range.
The newly improved Immortelle Divine Cream 50ml
Since launching in 2009 and going on to win multiple beauty awards, while securing a place as a global best- seller, L’OCCITANE’s Divine Cream has undergone several reformulations and improvements. The latest formulation with a cashmere-like texture contains four different immortelle plant extracts, including the new ‘super extract’ along with active ingredients such as zinc, copper, adenosine, hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E and nourishing plant oils including borage, camelina rosemary and evening primrose oil.
As part of L’OCCITANE’s commitment to Reducing Waste, L’OCCITANE have removed the plastic spatula and cellophane wrapping, replacing it with a cardboard outer pack, housing the 40% recyclable jar. L’OCCITANE:
source 100% organic immortelle
do not use pesticides or chemical fertilisers in their fields.
have traceable and sustainable long-term partnerships with their producers.
Ingredients with radiant benefits:
Immortelle Essential Oil – this natural antioxidant powerhouse, twice as powerful as vitamin E, helps to protect skin from external aggressors such as air pollution.
Immortelle Oily Extract – keeps skin healthy with Omegas 9 and 6 known for their nourishing properties.
Immortelle Aqueous Extract – rich in polyphenols this powerful antioxidant helps to counter the skin damage caused by external aggressors.
Immortelle Super Extract – this natural alternative to synthetic retinol is as effective on wrinkles yet gentler on skin. More efficient than Vitamin C on age related hyper pigmentation, which reduces melanin production by 53% it offers more radiance evenness for more dense skin.
Immortelle Overnight Reset Serum 30ml
The perfect “plus one” to the iconic Divine Cream is L’OCCITANE’s Overnight Reset Serum, which leaves skin looking rested and refreshed after just one night.
Suspended in a hydrating light-gel texture are over 3,000 golden bubbles of immortelle essential oil ready to burst onto the skin upon application. Their benefits are further amplified by:
Acmella Oleracea: touted as ‘a natural alternative to botox’, this plant extract relaxes muscle tension beneath the skin surface to instantly help smooth the appearance of expression lines.
Marjoram: known to revitalise skin by reactivating gene expression functions that have become sluggish due to natural ageing and external damage caused by UV and pollution.
After 1 night 93% of people found that their complexion looked fresher, more revitalised and that skin discomforts were soothed and after 28 nights, 97% found that their skin looks more radiant and revitalised.
New Immortelle Shea Neck Cream 50ml
Blurring the lines between body care and face care, L’OCCITANE is proud to introduce its first ever targeted neck cream. Often requested by consumers and aiming to mitigate the effects of increased technology usage, and consequential strain on our necks, the L’OCCITANE R&D team has set out to create a truly indulgent and effective treatment.
Combining the powerful properties of two iconic L’OCCITANE ingredients, immortelle and shea butter, this luxurious formula is made up of 96% natural origin ingredients hand-picked to tackle skin dryness, firmness and elasticity.
A unique blend of 4 ingredients:
Shea Butter – Deeply nourishing and rich in omega oils as well as vitamins A and E, it forms a protective layer and strengthens the skin barrier. Organic, fair trade and sustainably sourced from Burkina Faso
Immortelle – Immortelle essential oil is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin whilst promoting better collagen production and improving its firmness and elasticity. Organic, fair trade and sustainably sourced from Corsica.
Oat Seed – when absorbed into the skin surface, the oat extract forms a micro-elastic film and creates an instant tightening effect and smoothing of the skin. Organic, fair trade and sustainably sourced from France.
Peptides – Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks of proteins such as collagen. On the skin, peptides act as messengers, triggering skin cells to perform specific functions such as producing more collagen.
Immortelle Shea Body Balm 200ml
Powered by nature, this award- winning body balm combines immortelle essential oil to tackle the signs of ageing skin, shea butter for nourishment and pea peptides for firmness and elasticity. That’s improved elasticity, firmness, uniformity, hydration and nutrition – all in one.
Immortelle Shea Hand Cream 75ml
This highly concentrated serum- in-cream is formulated especially for the hands. Easily absorbed, with a velvety finish, it leaves hands soft, silky and subtly scented. Each day, the skin feels more evenly toned, more elastic and smoothed, plumper and brighter.
The Immortelle Divine collection is available instore and online from L’OCCITANE.
In 1983, the shopping hotspot began life as Roches Stores, a classic department store and household name, offering drapery, homewares and a popular café.
The Frascati Centre quickly become a landmark for south Dublin shoppers and was redeveloped numerous times in the past forty years. The current magnificent, contemporary centre, which has been extensively modernised and extended in the last five years, now offers over 170k sq. ft of retail accommodation, and has an annual shopper footfall of around three million people.
Now home to over 40 stores and services, largely Irish-owned, many of the original staff, whose first job was in Roches Stores in the 1980s, are still happily working or shopping at Frascati.
Frascati Family Party
Last weekend, Dublin's Frascati Centre celebrated its four-decade milestone with a festival featuring music, entertainment, giveaways, food and drink tastings and a massive prize draw.
Throughout Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th, children delighted in rhyme-time, glitter tattoos, face-painting, science and magic shows, music and dance sessions and balloon modeling. The little ones also had the chance to meet their TV favorites, Percy Pig and Barney.
Westend singing superstar Rebecca Storm
Renowned West-end singing superstar Rebecca Storm was among the celebrities who participated in the stylish Centre's Ruby Anniversary celebrations.
New store offerings, Irish-owned HomeStore+More and the GNC health and wellbeing store, ensure local home-owners have supremely organised kitchens, bathrooms and lifestyles, with fabulous affordable great quality ranges.
Emily O'Donnell and Natasha Rocca Devine
Prizes Galore
After the event, GNC had offered a free Spin the Wheel prize giveaway stand, distributing hundreds of fantastic freebies and allowing visitors to sample its various brands at the mall.
Anniversary shoppers at Frascati automatically had the opportunity to participate in the Centre's Grand Prize Draw for 100 valuable prizes. Entry was available within the Centre, with 50,000 tickets distributed to customers making purchases from Thursday, September 7th, to Sunday, September 10th. The winning tickets were drawn on Sunday evening, and the list of 100 lucky winners was posted on the Frascati website.
Carol and Jane Baker
High-End Living and Hi-Style
Blackrock’s Frascati Centre is the city’s first large retail centre to develop its rooftop into prestigious own-door residential units, with 45 spacious apartments providing stylish, high-end living, and more homes to be developed in 2024.
Investment firm Invesco bought and redeveloped the landmark retail space and its surrounding seven acres of land from the Roche family in 2015. The upmarket re-design, upgrade and rebrand of Frascati Centre commenced in 2018.
Siobhan Hearne and Cait Maguire
The redevelopment resulted in a beautifully designed destination, where shoppers enjoy the best of Irish and international retail therapy, that can also be combined with head-to-toe health, hair, body, dental and beauty treatments, all under one roof.
Food retail is well served by Aldi and M&S, while cafes and restaurants offer premium fast-food, brilliant coffee, honest Irish cooking, delicious ethnic food, and elegant cheese and wines.
Fashion and footwear stores at Frascati are long established, successful family-run business, all started by the trailblazers of the Irish fashion industry.
Emma Coppola, Frascati Centre Marketing Director Rachel Supple
and Natasha Rocca Devine
Latest additions include Swan Clothing for men, Trespass for outdoor apparel, and Lorraine Keane’s sustainable Fashion Relief pre-loved fashion boutique, partnered with Breast Cancer Ireland. Fashion Relief is a treasure trove for lovers of designer labels, who visit weekly to catch the interesting pieces as they drop.
Danielle Kelly, Clara Quigley and Caitriona Brennan (Shields Dental)
Sign of the Times!
Amazingly some of today’s top Frascati Centre retailers and their products were barely dreamt of when the Centre first opened in the 1980s.
Hi-tech gadgets like smartphones, laptops, designer coffee machines, bread makers, cross-fit trainers, and nutrient-enriched bottled water did not feature in Frascati’s line-up back then.
And anything on-line meant it had just been washed; in the twin-tub!
Forty years ago, music chart toppers included Bucks Fizz, Abba, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Madness, Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney.
Viv Gaine and Carmel Breheny
"Music, fashion and technology may have changed, but the welcome in South Dublin’s family-friendly Frascati Centre remains the same", says Viv Gaine, the Centre Director.
“Fabulous fashion and accessories, the finest foods, and high-quality health and homewares has always been the hallmark of Frascati Centre shopping, and that has not changed. Frascati is still very much the Centre of choice for South Dubliners.”
Amelia Devlin, Lorraine Keane and Designer Deborah Veale
Stars were out in force
Centre Director Viv Gaine welcomed guests to celebrate 40 years of the Frascati Centre in the heart of Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Fabulous food was served to attending guests from the amazing choice of restaurants in Frascati, including Camile Thai, Musashi, Thindi, ICIAR French Cheese and Wine Bar, Natural Bakery.
Cormac Devlin TD and is wife Jennifer
Drinks were also in plenty supply from the M&S Sparkling Bar, Aldi Specially Selected wines and beers.
For those who couldn't attend the event and were experiencing FOMO, the uber-stylish Frascati will continue to offer a month of centre-wide promotions and fun activities throughout September. More details could be found on the website, www.frascaticentre.ie, and the Centre's social media channels.
Main feature image: Centre Director Viv Gaine, Emily O'Donnell and Lorraine Keane
