Author: Triona

TROPIC LIKE IT’S HOT

TROPIC LIKE IT’S HOT

Greetings from West Cork! I’m in the Celtic Ross Hotel in Roscarberry today hosting an afternoon tea or Afternoon Tri as we’re calling it, raising much needed funds for for the Cope Foundation. A big massive shout out to my old school friend Sarah McCarthy-less […]

Sofa, so good!

Sofa, so good!

We searched high and low in many stores for a sofa that would suit our house.

Life column: Nailed it!

Life column: Nailed it!

A round up of all the best beauty bits and haircare hits.

HAPPY HAIR

HAPPY HAIR

Even if I was rich, I’d still buy all my hair and skincare essentials that I use all the time, at Christmas when there is such great value to be had as  companies release gift sets, like these lovelies from ALFAPARF that are a lil […]

THE MUST-HAVE PRODUCT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT

THE MUST-HAVE PRODUCT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT

I always think travelling is the perfect opportunity to pare back your beauty regime, only packing what you really love or need. I’m a big fan of mini sizes, multi-tasking make-up heroes –see pic -as well as effective skincare essentials, for a beauty boost when […]

APPY OUT WITH THE SAM MCCAULEY APP

APPY OUT WITH THE SAM MCCAULEY APP

Wanna know what makes me appy? Sorry, happy! Apps that make my life less complicated. That’s what. Being a busy Mum of two, working odd hours, with a lot of travel involved, the juggle, sorry struggle is real. I’m always pressed for time. So apps, where […]

LIFE COLUMN 22ND JULY 2018

LIFE COLUMN 22ND JULY 2018

LIFE 22.07.18 TANTASTIC     With brighter days here, it’s time to liven up your beauty duty to blast you right into summer. This and much, much more from our blue-eyed beauty expert Triona McCarthy.   THE TRIMIX I’ve realized lately, that I’ve got much […]

HOT TO TROT!

HOT TO TROT!

  “Excuse me Triona!” “Oh hello!” I said as I turned around to see a gorgeous girl behind me, in Brown Thomas, this weekend, where I was hosting a workshop. “Can I ask you a skincare question please?!” “Of course!” I said, “that’s my favourite […]

I NEVER KNEW HOW IMPORTANT WHAT PAINT BRAND YOU CHOOSE IS!!!

I NEVER KNEW HOW IMPORTANT WHAT PAINT BRAND YOU CHOOSE IS!!!

I’ve never claimed to be a Domestic Goddess, more of a Domestic Godhelpus! Lately though, I’ve been busying snazzying up our house-a converted coach house dating back to the 1800s. I work from home, so I film here, have meetings, photoshoots as well as regular […]

Valentine’s Day Gifting With Boots

Valentine’s Day Gifting With Boots

Roses are red, Violets are blue, I’ve got lots of Valentine’s beauty gifts, Especially for you!   The countdown to Valentine’s Day has begun, so be sure to bookmark this gift guide for the most romantic day-and, eh night- of the year! But guess what […]