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We've had our eye on the talented actress Eve Hewson for some time now. 

Now aged 24, her career already spans a decade – though in the last few years she's really gone stratospheric.

Indeed, she can currently be seen in the second series of Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick and will also star in the forthcoming Steven Spielberg film, Bridge Of Spies, alongside Tom Hanks.

Now a spread in GQ magazine's October issue is also making waves: featuring gorgeous, sexy snaps of the Dubliner, she can be seen sporting the likes of a plunging Missoni swimsuit, Marc Jacobs snakeskin heels, and green Agent Provocateur underwear. 

The daughter of Bono and Ali Hewson also reveals in the accompanying interview that though she's based in living in hip Williamsburg in New York, she's ended up living across the road from an Irish bar.

"It's the bane of my life!" she laughs.

In fact, she recently had to break up a fight by yelling: "shut the f*** up," out her window

Still, with her profile rising, her days of cursing out windows are probably numbered.

"I'm going to have to start behaving in public!" she acknowledges, though she reckons she's still pretty anonymous. 

"I have a 'blur face,'" she adds. "I assume no one will recognise or remember me."

 

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A 148-year-old Italian winery has suddenly become the hottest thing in New York at the moment. 

But this Italian winery isn't just your ordinary winery.. oh no, it's so much more.

Having once supplied the Vatican with it's house vino, Contratto winery is breaking into the Big Apple. 

Under new management, Contratto, is hitting the trendiest restaurant and bars that the city has to offer. 

It's crimson-coloured Aperitif and Bitter liquors are low alcohol, bitter spirits, that are meant to be consumed before dinner. 

Just think of them as a hipper version of the popular Italian herbal aperitifs like Campari and Aperol. 

“Campari is one-note and dry, [a flavour] that everyone has grown accustomed to,” says Adam Schuman, spirits portfolio manager at Michael Skurnik Wines, which began distributing the Contratto bottles earlier this year.

“Contratto is a little softer and more delicate… and wildly complex.”

They're also natural, getting their vibrant tones from carrots and beetroot, not artificial colouring, like Campari does.

Contratto Aperitif has just 13.5 percent alcohol, a soft bitterness and subtle herby flavour. Mixed with sparkling wine or club soda, it’s a refreshing way to start a night.

The deep-magenta Bitter is 22 percent alcohol with a stronger, more medicinal taste, but it’s still an early evening sipper.

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Hozier… a man after our own heart.

The singer was in New York yesterday to record an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and he took over the show's Instagram account for the day while he was at it.

Among the many behind-the-scenes snaps was this AMAZING photo of his backstage grub, which included Barry's Tea, Tayto and Dairy Milk (Whole Nut AND plain, obvz).

 

Behold. The fuel of my kinsmen fills the @hozier band-room. #FallonTonight

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He might be a global superstar with a heap of prestigious awards to his name, but it seems all Hozier wants backstage is a taste of home. 

It's not only his food tastes that are low-key, though – the singer is known for having a ridiculously out of date phone, too:

 

Hey America. I'm up in your skies. Answering your calls +1 646-812-3313

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Yet he STILL manages to post to Instagram? Strange. 

Over the last couple of months the Bray native, whose is real name Andrew Hozier Byrne, has been touring the US and Canada, though he did make time for a visit to his beloved Ireland last month.

Just in time for the end of "summer":

 

It's good to be back in Ireland, rain and everything.

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Well, at least the food never lets us down…

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The internet is positively FULL of them. And while they're not celebrities, to their thousands of followers, they're most certainly very famous.

Welcome to oh-so privileged lives of Instagram's pampered teenagers: a strangely hypnotic world brimming with designer labels, expensive watches, beach-breaks and totally OTT 16th and 18th birthday bashes. 

Now we've stumbled upon Lilli Hymowitz, the so-called 'Prom Queen of Instagram,' who's causing an online storm among her 12,500 (and climbing daily) followers. 

BFFs with the likes of 18-year-old model Hailey Baldwin and 16-year-old singer Madison Beer, her father is the wealthy hedgefunder investor Gregg Hymowitz.

A former pupil at the €40,000-a-year Riverdale Country School, Lilli is now home-schooled privately.

She lives on Manhattan's swish Upper East Side in a century-old €30m abode belonging to her father, but also spends lots of time with her photographer mother, Debby, in her multi-million dollar apartment in the same locale.

 

thinking of being here rn is like looking at a plate of french fries while eating a salad

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She evidently likes bikinis and horses – because her Instagram account @lillievehymo is FULL of both. 

Indeed, Lilli has been involved in equestrian competitions since the age of four, and is a seriously accomplished horsewoman now – although partying is increasingly getting in the way of the sport.

This week, an interview she did recently with New York magazine went to print. In it, she admits: "I got a lot of followers when I became friends with some people that have names out there."

 

horseshows nowadays

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Dubbed a real-life Gossip Girl Serena or Blair by many of her peers, her 16th birthday caused a serious stir: themed Lilli’s Dark Circus, a soiree in her honour was held at Le Bain, a chic cocktail bar in the city's Meatpacking District. 

Teens who attended some months ago still refer to it as the “party of the year.” Probably with good reason too: mega-star Jason Derulo performed.

The heiress admits to having a fake ID and no curfew – and certainly she goes out an awful LOT. She also thinks there are few feelings better then a shower the morning after the night before.

Still, Ms Hymowitz acknowledges that not everything you see online is always the real-deal. "You can edit your life on Instagram," she states in the recent interview. 

"I think people think I’m cooler than I am."

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For months she was seen at high-profile events sporting an array of eye-catching wigs in black, blonde and even blue.

Kylie Jenner later admitted the reason behind her love of artificial hair: her own tresses were seriously damaged after years of dyeing, styling and straightening.

However, the sacrifice seemingly paid off – and she marked her recent 18th birthday by swapping to a gorgeous ashy blonde.

"It took months of not dyeing my hair and wearing wigs to get my hair back to health so I can do this!!" she explained on Instagram while unveiling her new look.

So why is Ms Jenner, and just two weeks after the dramatic change, now back to wearing wigs?

Donning bright green, mermaid-style locks, she was on hand to launch the Sugar Factory American Brasserie in NYC – to which she also wore a stunning ivory crop top and matching pencil skirt from surprisingly affordable Aussie label, Zachery

Although known for her love of mega-expensive designers, Kylie's outfit cost just €125 in total – €52 for the top, and €72.50 for the skirt.

Still, it was very much her hair that proved the talking point of the event – with many fans speculating that the reality TV star's bleached mane is already suffering.

Indeed, in recent days her mop has certainly looked tired and stressed, with the originally 'dirty blonde' hue turning to a more brassy shade. 

As well as successfully launching the Sugar Factory, an event to which hundreds of fans and photographers showed up, Ms Jenner is enjoying something of a boon in popularity since turning 18 last month.

Despite the presence of numerous other high-profile celebrities, she and her rapper boyfriend Tyga, 25, have been the toast of New York Fashion Week.

Yesterday, she also modelled pieces from her brother-in-law Kanye West's new Yeezy season 2 collection, the unveiling of which took place at the Skylight Modern venue in Manhattan's swish Chelsea district. 

That and the app that she unleashed this week is proving to be a runaway hit.

And on social media, she is still the world's most viewed user on Snapchat, while on Instagram she now boasts some 36million followers. 

 

I love you guys so so much.

A video posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on

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Hurrah! New York Fashion Week has just kicked off.

And while we've been suitably absorbed by the gorgeous catwalk attire on display (thank you, Victoria Beckham) we've also been distracted by one rather worrying trend: blue eye-shadow.

It's not just a trend, in fact – it's now a full-blown, there's-nowhere-to-hide, cosmetics CRAZE.

We're blaming Diane Von Furstenberg: DvF, we love you lots, but during last night's spectacular NYFW show, ALL of the featured top models sported ol' blue eyes.

Meaning this is one look we're just going to have to embrace in some capacity.

Yes, Kendall Jenner, Karlie Kloss, Jourdan Dunn, and Gigi and Bella Hadid all sashayed down the catwalk with beautiful azure-hued makeup.

Dodgy Eighties' disco divas be gone – these ladies showed how to seriously pull off the look for 2015.

Away from the glamour of celebrity events, for the rest of us a load of top cosmetics brands have this year also embraced gorgeous shades of aqua, sapphire, electric and sky – so there really is a perfect tint out there for every skin-tone. 

Here, SHEmazing! rounds up the five best ways to tackle the trend…

 

1) Keep it simple:

Make the look modern by keeping the rest of your make-up to a minimum: that means no contouring, heavy lips or dramatic lashes and brows.  

2) Liner is your friend:

If you don't fancy a full-on shadow, liner is brilliant for road-testing the look. Sweep under your eye and smudge gently before applying mascara and hey presto! you've nodded to the trend without going all out.

3) Ice-cool, baby:

Icy blues work well on all shades of iris – use on the inner and outer edges to broader out your eyes. Or keep the look clean by adding the same hue to the centre of your lid.

4) Get blending:

Still not convinced? Work with nude colours you already have in your make-up bag. A brown and blue blend really well together – so apply an earthy brown as normal, and then finish off with a bright blue. 

5) Just take the plunge:

Fake it until you make it – go full-on DvF catwalk with liner and exaggerated shadow. Embracing a tricky look with confidence can really go a long way and anyway, you might just in the process stumble upon your new favourite, oh-so flattering look. 

 

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Back in 2013 while expecting North, she was often criticised for wearing 'pregnancy inappropriate' clothing.

But now, and just three months away from giving birth to her second child, Kim Kardashian's attire has regularly won widespread praise.  

And certainly, the 34-year-old hasn't been afraid to push the fashion boat out with a series of daring looks.

Today in New York, she kept the style stakes sky-high with a black leather wrap-around skirt teamed with a ripped beige t-shirt.

She also draped over her shoulders a stunning, full-length Balmain coat with oversized gold button detail, completing her look with over-the-knee black boots.

The reality TV star and her rapper husband Kanye West, 38, also wowed in Givenchy last night – with Ms Kardashian in particular looking stunning in a black lace number which complemented her baby bump.

Kim is due to give birth to the couple's second child – a boy – in December and evidently has been enjoying a healthy and happy pregnancy so far. 

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It was a good week for Ellen DeGeneres!

The funny woman launched her own fashion line, ED, this week in the major American superstore, Bergdorf Goodman.

“I’m so emotional right now, I could cry," said Ellen as she posed for pictures.

The chat show host announced that she was feeling nervous as she stood beside wife, Portia de Rossi.

While guests were waiting for the launch, they sipped on organic rose cocktails in a very suave dining area, decorated with deep pink flowers and green velvet chairs.

“It’s such an honour to launch in this way,” added Ellen.

“Bergdorf Goodman is so picky! People hope for years and years that they will select them.”

Ellen wore a sleek black fitted suit from her new line but she wasn't the only one dressed to impress on the night.

All dolled up and sipping cocktails were the likes of Diane Sawyer, Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Pharell Williams and Donna Karan.

It sure was fancy!

When Ellen was asked what is on her shopping list for the new season, she said “Saint Laurent, Givenchy, and, of course, ED," adding, "I think I’ll get a discount if I buy here now!”

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Jessica Alba was the epitome of natural beauty as she officially launched her new collection of beauty products last night. 

The 34-year-old actress revealed her new line at the Trump SoHo Hotel in New York. 

She wore a stunning pink-hued lace dress with a white slip underneath and teamed the frock with bright pink pointed-toe heels. 

Jessica swept her hair back so she could showcase her new make up. 

The actress posted a photo on Instagram, telling fans exactly which of her beauty products she was wearing. 

She said in the post, "my look – Heather Mauve Eye Shadow Trio, Playful Kiss LIp Gloss, Truly Thrilling Cream Blush, Truly Lush Mascara."

The mum-of-two is clearly her own best form of advertising since her net worth is $340m (€303m) thanks to her business ventures. 

The Fantastic Four star founded The Honest Company in 2012, with only 17 products. Skip ahead three years and the business now sells over 120 items that are stocked in more than 4,000 stores across the United States and Canada. 

While Jessica insists that her products are totally natural, her company was hit with a high class lawsuit earlier this month which challenged the assertation that the products are chemical-free. 

John D. Rubin claimed that Honest actually sells items that contain unnatural ingredients. 

Jessica defended her company by saying the allegations are "baseless and without merit". 

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Not many people can turn a sidewalk into a catwalk, but Hailey Baldwin did. 

The model was spotted taking part in a photo shoot for Express Exp Core Performance Activewear in New York on Wednesday. 

The mega-hot 19 year-old was looking rather good for someone who was meant to have just come out of the gym as she pranced around the streets of the Big Apple. 

Sporting a tiny workout top and skintight leggings, Hailey showed off her ripped six-pack, and very plump derriere – no doubt the result of much hard work in the gym. 

Hailey is the youngest daughter of Stephen Baldwin, who is Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin's brother. Stephen is known as the black sheep of the family due to his support of Republican politicians. 

The teenager has become best friends with fellow models Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. She even travelled to Mexico last month to celebrate Kylie Jenner's birthday, where she was spotted partying on a yacht and hanging out by the beach alongside the infamous Jenner clan. 

 

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Every-so-often, New York City sparks a food craze: last year it was Cronuts – and this year it seems to be an innovative type of ice cream that has fans queuing for hours to get their hands on.

It only opened in July, but 10Below in Manhattan's hip Chinatown already has a cult following – fuelled by Instagram posts featuring its quirky, cold creations. 

Popular flavours (there are currently a total of eight on offer) include I Love You A Latte, cold-brew coffee with chocolate chips, Monkey Business, crème anglaise, Nutella and banana, and an Oreo-packed Cookie Monster.

It's ice cream – but with a twist inspired by Thai ice cream rolls. 

 

Doin' what the trendy kids do apparently #icecream #summer #45minslater

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The finished product. Every bite was a flavor carnival for the mouth! #yummylicious #thaiicecreamrolls #nycmoment

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The frozen concoction is created by pouring liquid homemade ice cream onto a cold plate which has been chilled to minus 10C (hence the name).

The expert 10Below staff then mix in toppings, flatten it out like a crepe, and then scrape it into ice-cold rolls with a putty-knife-like tool.

They sell for €6.25 a pop and the New York Post has already called it the summer's "most Instagrammable dessert". 

Taking about four minutes to create, the creators call you over to their cold plate before they begin so you can get a front-row view — understandably leading to countless social media-friendly posts.

Originally founded by Richard Tam, 23, before long his 28-year-old brother, Wilson, and their friend, David Chen, 22, were on board too. 

Richard first saw the technique in a Facebook video of a friend’s trip to Thailand, and he jumped at the chance to leave behind accountancy to turn his ice cream-making hobby into a career.

It seems the resulting sweet treats pass the taste-test too: one 23-year-old who tried out 10Below told the New York Post that her Monkey Business was like "having Beyoncé serenade you in ice cream form".

“Every single bite was the perfect blend of Nutella and frozen banana,” she added.

Any chance of 10Below coming to Ireland, so?? In the meantime, you can follow the guys on Instagram here.

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Sex And The City has remained Sarah Jessica Parker's biggest and most memorable screen performances… ever. 

But it has now been revealed that she had major doubts about her role before the show even started. 

Indeed, SJP and husband Matthew Broderick shared their concerns with American musician and actor, Seth Rudetsky.

Seth worked with Matthew and Sarah on a Broadway show throughout the year and that was were Sarah told Seth her biggest doubts. 

Talking to US Vogue, Seth said: "We, of course, talked about Sex And The City, and turns out, Sarah was reluctant to do the pilot because she didn't really want to do a series.

"However she loved the script so she filmed it and then forgot about it. Months later she found out the show was picked up and she completely wanted to get out of it. I mean, completely."

Well, this comes as a MAJOR shock.

Seth added: "She tried various ways to get out of it, including telling HBO that she would film three projects for free if they'd release her from her contract!

"Basically, they convinced her to honour her deal, and she now has no regrets." You don't say.

We are definitely relieved that Sarah stayed on the play the part of the foever-famous Carrie Bradshaw. 

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