Author: Aisling

WEEKEND WARRIOR: PART 14

WEEKEND WARRIOR: PART 14

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK : A GUIDE   THE FASHION The banana clip or clamp is back, as seen at Alexander Wang – the show of the season, which took place in the old Conde Nast building (where he was an intern). Wang managed to […]

WEEKEND WARRIOR: PART 13

WEEKEND WARRIOR: PART 13

Look Back in Anger at the Gate Theatre   This play, by John Osborne, was groundbreaking in the 50’s.  The story examines issues like sex, politics  and religion, while following the life and struggles of Jimmy Porter, an intelligent young man with a rebellious nature, and […]

WEEKEND WARRIOR: Part 12

WEEKEND WARRIOR: Part 12

Grayson Perry: ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’ at the RHA Gallery     Now on display in Gallery I and Gallery II at the RHA Gallery, Grayson Perry’s ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’ takes a look at the artist’s obsession with class mobility, social groupings […]

Life Column: Dare to Bare

Life Column: Dare to Bare

Our beauty buff TRIONA MCCARTHY is going back to basics with some fun skincare and minimal make-up.   TRIONA’S TRENDS At this time of year, I’m all about a minimal make-up look, such as the one showcased at Joseph’s spring/summer 2018 show.The models had only […]

LIFE COLUMN: L IS FOR LUXURY

LIFE COLUMN: L IS FOR LUXURY

We all deserve a bit of extravagance, even in January, and I’m championing that philosophy, with lots of lust-worthy treats for the gloomiest month of the year!   TRIONA’S TOP TRENDS The party season has ended now – and it’s really dawned on me that […]

WEEKEND WARRIOR: PART 11

WEEKEND WARRIOR: PART 11

Feud: Bette and Joan    Following the bitter clash between Hollywood screen legends Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, this eighth-part series depicts the events that transpired in the lives of these actresses whilst they filmed ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane’ (1962). Both Davis’ and Crawford’s […]

BROWN THOMAS S/S18 FASHION SHOW [& VIDEO]

BROWN THOMAS S/S18 FASHION SHOW [& VIDEO]

  Brown Thomas just launched their spring/summer 2018 collections this week and held a spectacular fashion show to celebrate and showcase them. Catch a glimpse from the ‘frow’ in the video below!   THE FASHION With over 90 outfits on show, there was so much […]

WEEKEND WARRIOR: PART 10

WEEKEND WARRIOR: PART 10

VEGAN FOODIE FESTIVAL   Aimed at linking people to vegan businesses, a little different when it comes to culinary events, allowing vegan foodies to enjoy the best the city has to offer. Enjoy discounts at various restaurants across the city, so they can explore, indulge […]

LIFE COLUMN: BUDGET BEAUTY

LIFE COLUMN: BUDGET BEAUTY

Our spending power may be lower  in January, but as cosmetics conductor, I won’t let that stop the beauty train.   TRIONA’S TRENDS This week, I’m taking inspiration from Brandon Maxwell’s spring/summer 2018 show at NYFW, where the models had the most gorgeous golden glow. […]

WEEKEND WARRIOR: PART 9

WEEKEND WARRIOR: PART 9

DARKEST HOUR   Gary Oldman – who just bagged himself a Golden Globe for Best Actor (Drama) for the performance – stars as Winston Churchill, newly appointed to British Prime Minister in the early days of World War II, weighing the decision to fight or […]