The Look by Claire Petersen

CONTENTS Page 2 Letter From the Editors Page 3 Fashion Show Profiles Page 5 Trend Report Page 9 Interview with Fashion Editor of Harper’s Bazaar Page 11 What to Expect in Fashion A/W 2014 5

Page 13 Pastel Paradise Page 19 The Fashion Internship Page 20 Swap, Don’t Shop

Page 21 Belle of the Ball Beauty Feature Page 23 Life’s A Beach Page 25 Fake It! Page 26 Pop of Peppermint Page 27 DCU Fashion Show Programme 19

CONTRIBUTORS EDITORS Orla O’Brien Suzanne O’Connor

DESIGN & LAYOUT Claire Petersen STYLIST Jessica Gaffney SPECIAL THANKS DCU Style Society All Contributors

LETTER FROM THE

EDITORS

Hey everyone, Welcome to the Fashion Show edition of The Look magazine! This issue focuses on the key trends for Spring/Summer 2014 from finding the perfect pastel pieces to choosing the right swimwear for your bodyshape. This issue of The Look also coincides with DCU Style Society’s annual fashion show to give you a glimpse into the hard work put in by the people behind the show. The theme of the show this year is ‘Wonderland’ so prepare yourselves for everything weird and wacky! We have loved every minute of putting together this magazine and we hope you enjoy it. P.S: Look out for us in the show! Orla and Suzanne xx

F A S H I O N S H O W P R O F I L E S INTERVIEWS BY ORLA O’BRIEN & SUZANNE O’CONNOR PHOTOS BY CONOR PALIN-STEWART

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This year the show is being choreographed by Claire Keegan and Fionnuala Moran. Claire and Fionnula have been working hard to portray this year’s ‘Wonderland’ theme in every walk. This is Claire’s second year choreographing the show and after modelling last year Fionnuala decided to ‘get involved in the creative construction of the show’. Claire says “ My favourite part of being a choreographer is how creative you can be with it. Modelling can be great fun but it's so rewarding to see your ideas come to life on stage!” With rehearsals three nights a week the hardest part of choreographing the show for the girls is finding the time to do it. Claire says “ I'm in my final year so I'm very busy as it is and being part of the show takes a lot of dedication but it's always totally worth it in the end.” Claire and Fionnula hope you enjoy seeing their hard work and ideas come to life on stage. 3

M O D E L S

We spoke to two of the models involved in this year’s show Aveen Kinsella and Cormac Kelly to get a glimpse into the show from the model’s perspective. Having modelled in the show for the last 3 years Aveen is very used to strutting her stuff. Her favourite part of being involved in the show is the social aspect. She says “I got to know a lot of people in DCU through it and it let me get involved in the social side of DCU.” Both Aveen and Cormac were signed with leading Irish modelling agency 1st Option Models after appearing in last year’s show. They are now both working professionally in Dublin even though neither ever thought they’d be models! When asked on how she got involved in the show Aveen says “I was dared to audition with a friend and ended up loving it!” Cormac didn’t plan on auditioning for the show either, he says “I was approached for an audition on campus during my first few weeks in college and wanted to try something new.”

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Aoife is a 2nd year Communications Student in DCU and was given the prestigious role of head stylist for this year’s show. When asked what her vision was for the intricate styling of the show, Aoife said she wanted to “incorporate all the different sides and aspects of Alice in Wonderland. I wanted the styling to reflect different characters, settings and even moods in the story”. Having to use everyday pieces of clothing and fit them into the whacky theme of the show may have seemed daunting, but Aoife and her team made it work: “All of the high street stores involved in the show have their own distinctive look and a very clear style 'voice', it was just a matter of deciding what shops suited the points in the story we wanted to illustrate. The most difficult part of styling the show was balancing it with college, other societies and work. I don't know what I would have done without my other stylists and the whole Style Committee”. Aoife has loved every minute of the fashion show experience and says that “the show has just further confirmed how exciting and creative fashion can be and I can't wait until I can describe style as my career”.

Freya and Claudia, both final year Journalism students in DCU have put their heart and soul into making this fashion show the best one yet. They have both had an incredible amount of fun working on the show but Freya says it is also like taking on a full time job with it being daunting and exciting at the same time: “The production is massive, there is close to 70 students working on this show and the pressure to pull it off is immense! But it is a great way for the society's members to get involved and get a taste for working in fashion!” Claudia echoes this by saying that “there is so much preparation involved with the show, from meeting with venues to planning walks/ music and generally organising people.” A major challenge for the producers was ensuring that the show stayed cohesive and coherent to one ideal: “The look we wanted to portray was a twisted but funky fairy tale. This meant making sure everything from the lighting and sound to choreography and styling had to compliment each other.” Overall, it has been a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for these up and coming talents. Freya says that the experience has been invaluable for what she wants to do in the future which hopefully involves curating fashion exhibitions. She has been delighted to dedicate a lot of time to “sourcing giant tea cups, flamingos and fingers crossed, putting on an amazing show”. Claudia has also loved producing the show saying that “it has been such a good experience and has definitely given me a thirst to do more things like this in the future. Watch this space!”

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I WANTED THE STYLING TO REFLECT DIFFERENT CHARACTERS, SETTINGS AND EVEN MOODS IN THE STORY

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P R O D U C E R S

TREND//REPORT

Dress, Catch, €32 Shoes, Catch, €50

Dress, Catch, €30 Shoes, Catch, €50

TREND//ART SCHOOL

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This season we’re ready to fully embrace Summer and the bright colours that come out of the closet after their hibernation! From graffiti to cubism, Art inspired the SS14 catwalks - think pop-art prints and bold colours!

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Leather Jacket, Unique, €170 Hoodie, Jack & Jones, €39.95 T-Shirt, Jack & Jones, €14.95 Jeans, Jack & Jones, €69.95 Watch, Unique, €20 Shoes, Jack & Jones, €34.95

TREND//MONOCHROME

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This season designers gave monochrome a modern makeover! Black and white patterns were embraced to give the classic trend a fresh, cool feel.

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Dress, Catch, €24 Shoes, Stylist’s Own

ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER: CLAIRE PETERSEN STYLIST: JESSICA GAFFNEY MODELS: AUDREY RYAN MICHAEL OMODELE

TREND//REPORT

PHOTOGRAPHER: CONOR PALIN-STEWART

MARVELLOUS MONDAYS All clothes available from Ilac Shopping Centre. Ilac will be running special student discount days (Marvellous Mondays) on the last Monday of March, April and May when stores throughout the Ilac Centre will be offering special deals for students.

Blazer (part of suit set), Unique, €120 Shirt, Unique, €40 Jeans, Jack & Jones, €79.95 Watch, Unique, €20 Shoes, Jack & Jones, €34.95

Linh Ly joined the team at Harper’s Bazaar in 2010, and has worked from the ground up to hold the coveted position of Junior Fashion Editor. Talking to The Look she describes what it’s really like working in such a glamorous but cut-throat industry, and gives some invaluable advice for budding fashion journalists. HOW DID YOU START WORKING IN FASHION? I studied Business and Media at university but always knew I wanted to work in the fashion industry, so during my holidays I started interning wherever I could, I just wanted to learn. I started by undertaking placements at Tatty Divine, Premier Models and More magazine. From there I went on to intern with other magazines and started assisting stylists. HOW DID YOU GET YOUR JOB AT HARPER’S? I joined Harper’s Bazaar as a freelance assistant, working with the Fashion Editor on her celebrity and beauty shoots. I continued to work with various editors and was offered the full time junior assistant role. I was later promoted to Senior Fashion Assistant, and recently Junior Fashion Editor. WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU DO ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS? My day is never the same. One day I’ll be working on a cover shoot, researching and finding the samples that the stylist requires, or I could be running around town going to various press days, viewing the newest collections. Other days I could be working on my own shoots and pages for the magazine or editing shopping pages for the website. My role is very diverse.

WHAT’S THE MOST EXCITING THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? I love my job so there are so many things that I find exciting about it, like working on photo shoots especially. It’s always exciting working on shoots with people you admire, from the celebrities to the photographers, and of course the stylists that I learn so much from. It is always amazing jumping on a plane to an exotic destination to work on a fashion story! Going to fashion shows or Paris for presentations to see the new collections is extremely exciting. There is always such a creative buzz that everyone thrives off.

IN YOUR CAREER SO FAR WHAT HAS BEEN THE THING YOU’RE MOST PROUD OF? The first time you see a “styled by” credit in the magazine is always a proud moment. My first big credit was in the most recent September issue, a still life fine jewellery story that was completely my idea. It is quite rare for assistants to get such big stories to work on, but my Fashion Director and Editor are incredibly supportive and like to give us opportunities. Now that I’ve been promoted to Junior Editor I will have many more opportunities like that one, which is 9 incredibly exciting!

WHAT ARE THE PERKS OF THE JOB? I’m lucky enough to get many perks like travelling around the world, staying in luxury hotels and sometimes gifts from designers. I feel very privileged to be doing a job I love. IS IT ALL AS GLAMOROUS AS IT SEEMS? Yes and no. It’s not like the films or tv programmes at all. Yes the fashion shows, parties, celebrities etc are amazing and very glamorous. However what you don’t see is that everyone in the industry works extremely hard. More often than not I am in my trainers running around on set, steaming or unpacking/packing up. I’ve developed muscles from all the heavy lifting I do! EVERY JOB HAS ITS DOWNSIDES, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY THE DOWNSIDES OF WORKING IN FASHION ARE? The hours are long and unpredictable, so if you have plans in the evening, don’t be surprised if you have to cancel to work late. Sometimes I’ll get to the office around 7.30am and won’t leave until 9pm. Working weekends is a regular occurrence too! The money isn’t great, but then again I could be working in a very boring job looking at spread sheets! For me personally, the pros outweigh the cons and I count myself lucky to be doing a job I love for a brand that I am proud of.

Be indispensible and hard working. Treat all internships like a real job. I always appreciate interns that work extremely hard and are eager to learn. They are the ones that always stand out. Remember that the industry is very small. I often recommend good interns on to friends at other magazines and have also put people forward for jobs which they ended up getting as a result of a Harper’s Bazaar recommendation.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE TRYING TO BREAK INTO THE WORLD OF FASHION? Read and research! Know the market. The fashion industry is fickle and will wait for no one. It’s a very small industry and there are literally hundreds of people applying for one assistant job. You need to make yourself stand out. It’s very important to have a good work ethic. FOR SOMEONE JUST STARTING OUT, WITH NO EXPERIENCE, CAN YOU TELL THEM HOW THEY SHOULD GO ABOUT GETTING AN INTERNSHIP SOMEWHERE LIKE HARPER’S? Everyone has to start somewhere. Apply to any magazine, newspaper, PR agency that you can. It can be hard to get your first internship but be persistent. Your first placement might just be for two weeks, but use every opportunity you get to learn. I prefer to hire interns that have had some previous experience. This is due to the nature of the samples we have, (luxury, couture etc) so I need to know that whomever I book in will understand how a fashion cupboard works. WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST MISTAKES THAT INTERNS MAKE? The worst thing an intern can do is not to listen. We are so busy and rely on our interns to do jobs quickly and efficiently. Always ask if you are not sure about something, I much prefer lots of questions than things going missing or not being done properly.

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Be polite! There is nothing worse than an intern calling me “babe” or “darling”. Remember you are there to work, not to be my friend. It’s also very important to have a good telephone manner, you never know who could be on the other end of the phone!

WHAT TO EXPECT IN FASHION FOR AUTUMN/WINTER By Niamh Doherty

Season after season, fashion trends are constantly changing, evolving and influencing the way we dress. Fashion holds no boundaries. If you can pull something off with confidence, regardless of it coming fresh off the runway or not, wear it. Trends merely help to inject some inspiration into your style train of thought. Whether you want to be a slave to them or completely rebel against them, there is no way you can deny the existence of fashion trends. There was no surprise that at this year’s Autumn/Winter fashion shows, the loyal fashion crowd were ever-present, flocking to New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks to indulge in all that is Autumn/Winter 2014. Being well prepared and organised is key in the fashion world, so of course the trends for Autumn/Winter have already been set in stone. With A-List celebrities, fashionistas and bloggers raving about the catwalk shows, excitement is rife about trends for the coming months. We take a look at 5 trends set to get us winter fashion ready.

MENSWEAR AS WOMENSWEAR

EMBELLISHMENT

The masculine, boyish trend has crept its way onto the list of key trends for Autumn/Winter again this year. Alexander Wang’s collection really embraced the androgynous trend. His models sported very dapper looking comb-overs and Miley Cyrus style bleached brows. Oversized jackets and thigh high boots are a must, according to Wang.

Once again, embellishment will reign supreme this year. It wouldn’t be Autumn/Winter without its fair share of sparkle and an extortionate amount of jewels. Not only did Hérve Legér By Max Azria’s collection resurrect bandage dresses from the fashion cemetery this year, it also proved that embellishment is best. We have to agree.

MONOCHROME

GLAM GRUNGE

Our favourite Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham championed her signature love for monochrome at her New York Fashion Week AW14 show. In typical Beckham style, dresses, skirts and skirt-suits were structured and tailored to utter perfection. Monochrome is a fashion classic but with the addition of a few flashes of red, chains, ruffles and sheer panelling, the trend was given new life.

DKNY’s incredible punk-inspired ‘glam grunge’ collection is one that’s guaranteed to get any fashion lover excited. An obnoxious amount of sequins, leather and some fur for good measure is the perfect recipe for eye-catching edginess. The glam grunge trend oozes attitude with extravagant glamour. The brilliant thing about it is it’s so easy to incorporate glam grunge inspired pieces into your own wardrobe, as they’re all so easy to find on the high street.

FUTURISM

Many of the trends this year have futuristic elements to them. Laser cut details, interesting shapes and neon colours are set to go down a treat for the ‘sweater weather’ months of 2014. Subtle hints of neon are coming to the forefront and will most certainly play a major part of the futuristic trend. Whether it’s neon yellows, greens, blues or pinks, you will be spoilt for choice this AW14.

HANNAH wears: Jumper, Warehouse Skirt, Penneys Belt, Ted Baker Necklace, Om Diva

LOUISE wears: Coat, Oasis Top, Penneys Jeans, Zara Necklace, Om Diva CIARA wears: Dress, Penneys Jumper, Warehouse

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CIARA wears: Dress, Coast Shoes, Stylist’s Own

LOUISE wears: Jumper, Penneys Necklace, Om Diva Shoes, Stylist’s Own

HANNAH wears: Jumper, Penneys Shorts, Penneys

CIARA wears: Jumper, Penneys Skirt, Coast Shoes, Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own

LOUISE wears: Coat, Oasis Dress, Warehouse Necklace, Oasis

CREDITS PHOTOGRAPHER Emily Greene

STYLIST Jessica Gaffney

HAIR ﾃ（ne Marie

MAKE-UP Linda Smyth

MODELS Louise Byrne Hannah Cassidy Ciara Meagher

HANNAH wears: Coat, Oasis Jumper, Warehouse Jeans, Penneys Necklace, Om Diva 18

The Fashion Internship by Orlaith Farrell We’ve just entered Spring, and already the summer plans are beginning to circulate around our groups of friends. Some may be heading off on a typical J1 booze session, while others are planning to backpack through Thailand and experience the infamous Full Moon Party. But you might be looking for something a little different, something with a little more intrigue and a bit of a challenge. Why not try an internship this summer? Last year, thanks to DCU Style Society I organised a fashion internship with Ponystep Magazine, a bi-annual underground fashion magazine that is based in London. So let me give you a bit of background. It all happened on one dreary evening in Larkfield, I opened my emails to find an email from the Style Soc about an internship in a fashion magazine during the summer. I quickly contacted the junior fashion editor, Dee Moran, a former student of DCU and one of the co-founders of the Style Society. Dee gave me a brief of what the internship would entail; long hours, a lot of collections and returns and a chance to get a first-hand taste of the fashion world. Music to my ears. Luckily, my sister lives in London full time, so accommodation was not a problem for me. So after a short skype interview with Dee, all I had to do was book the flights and I would be living the London dream in just a few months. Fast-forward a few short weeks, and I was on the flight to Stansted. I decided to do the internship for five weeks, which in hindsight was a bit short, I’d definitely recommend to stay for at least two months. Now it’s not easy work, I usually started at about 9.30/10am, which was lovely but I didn’t finish until half 8/9 at night which can really be exhausting. There are a lot of returns and collections involved, so that means you have to cart a suitcase the same size as yourself around London! I also got lost on a daily basis; there had been numerous occasions where I’d been walking around in circles, but thanks to my iPhone I was never lost for too long, PRAISE GOOGLE MAPS. But besides those little details, the internship was

just incredible. I got to help out with fashion shoots, do music video shoots, do research for styling shoots, ring designers and choose clothes, accessories and shoes myself. I think it was exactly the amount of responsibility I wanted and needed in the job. I also got to meet the most extraordinary group of people. The people in the Ponystep office were all individually so unique and different and collectively fantastic. I got to work under Phoebe Arnold, the former fashion editor of LOVE magazine and Richard Mortimer, the founder of Ponystep. As well as that, I got to meet upcoming designers and stylists on a day to day basis. They say working in fashion is one of the hardest industries to be a part of; not only is it incredibly difficult to break into the industry, but there also seems to be this preconception that everyone who works within fashion is stuck up and basically downright bitchy. This definitely is not the case when it comes to the magazine I worked with. Not only were they some of the most down-to-earth people I have ever come across, they were also some of the most considerate and warm-hearted people I met in London. I know it sounds like I had rose-tinted glasses on, but there was no negative aspect of the internship in any shape or form. As for working in fashion for the rest of my life, I haven’t exactly made my mind up yet. At Ponystep, I was more involved with styling rather than writing, so it definitely opened more doors for me, and gave me a different taste from what I was used to. If you want to try something different, I would definitely recommend doing a fashion internship, the experience that you acquire and the work ethic you gain will be an achievement in itself, not to mention being surrounded by uber-fabulous clothes! Word to the wise, the fashion world appears glamorous and easy-going, but it’s anything but that. It’s tough work, but if you love it, you’ll enjoy it.

The lead singer of Marina and the Diamonds is a well-known lover of charity shops and loves to experiment and make her own outfits. In an interview with an American fashion website, when asked what would be her dream outfit to a prom, she replied “I would probably get an old wedding dress from a charity shop and kind of like sew ribbons in my hair”.

SWAP DON’T SHOP We’ve all been there. The frantic search through your wardrobe before a night out. Emptying the contents of every drawer onto your bedroom floor and hoping something wearable is hiding there. And every time, despite the wardrobe being fit to burst from the clothes, you decide that you have nothing to wear. You can always outfit repeat I guess, but then there’s the frenzied clicking through all of your Facebook photos to see if this one has ever been photographed. It’s no wonder we need to buy so many new clothes all the time. But before you think that you need to give up eating hot meals to afford your outfits, you should jump on the bandwagon for the new clothes swapping and thrifting trend. As I myself work in a charity shop, I know first-hand the amazing pieces that you can find in these shops. From the amazing dress I picked up with the tags still on it, to the Chanel blouse I randomly came across, charity shops are a gold mine. There’s a pre conception that charity shops are just filled with horrific clothes from the 80s that some elderly woman has donated. The images of shoulder pads, wind breakers, and lycra are hard to remove from people’s minds. But with royalty such as Kate Middleton rumoured to have donated old outfits to charity shops, you genuinely never know what you’ll find. Charity shops have been on the increase in Ireland since the recession hit in 2008, with more and more people discovering their benefits. The clothes are all easy on the purse and you can put together a stellar outfit that’s original. It’s also great to nab designer pieces at a bargain. Last year, Victoria and David Beckham publicly donated boxes upon boxes of their designer gear to a charity shop. The haul included designer clothes, shoes, and some of Victoria’s Spice Girl memorabilia.

Another trend sweeping our cash-strapped nation is clothes swapping. We all do it among friends, but did you know that there are actually proper Swap Shops? SWOPSHOP is a clothes exchanging roadshow in Dublin, and claims that it is an event “where you can upgrade your wardrobe at a fraction of high street prices, with even greater value on designer and premium labels”. There are also many online options for swapping clothes with other fashionistas, you need only Google them. Kelly Brook famously launched a Swap Shop in 2010, saying “during these times of recession, because you’re watching your pennies, it’s a good opportunity for girls to get some new things.” This trend shows no sign of dying out, and why would it? With even the stars getting into donating and clothes swapping, this is one trend that is continuing to rise. You might as well grab a piece of the very cheap pie.

by Suzanne Cooper

BELLE of the

Ball INGLOT MAKE-UP MASTERCLASS

PHOTOGRAPHER: CONOR PALIN-STEWART ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPER: CLAIRE PETERSEN MODELS: AVEEN KINSELLA & FLORA DALTON 21

INGLOT PRO STORE SOUTH ANNE STREET ARE OFFERING 10% OFF FOR ALL DCU STUDENTS ON TUESDAY 11TH OF MARCH AND MAKEUP MASTERCLASSES WILL ALSO BE HELD IN-STORE ON THIS DAY. GET YOUR MAKE-UP DONE FOR THE STYLE BALL AT INGLOT FOR JUST €30.

The tin of roses has been well and truly demolished, the New Year’s resolutions have been made (and broken) which can mean only one thing; Summer is looming. Bikini season is upon us. Whether you’re holding out for the possibility of another glorious Irish summer or you have made plans to jet away to finer pastures, the highstreet has your swimwear attire sorted. From daring cutouts, to a 1950s flare, the highstreet stores are bursting with swimwear choices to fit any budget this Summer. Topshop’s 2014 swimwear collection is brimming with pattern, colour and an obvious 1950s theme. Bright, tropicalinspired pieces fill the collection, from lilacs to oranges to vibrant printed bikinis, Topshop’s range is diverse and bound to please any taste. The collection features a vast selection of pieces from high-waisted bikini bottoms to scalloped-hemmed swimsuits and bold cut-outs. Bikinis can be bought as a set or separately which is bound to evoke a “hallelujah!” for those bigger on top and smaller on the bottom or vice-versa who can often find bathing suit shopping a tedious endeavor. 23

As always, Penneys have produced an affordable, on-trend swimwear collection for this Summer, dominated by colour and pattern. Do they ever disappoint? Vibrant, tropical prints are sprawled across the range to ensure that you will stand out this Summer. Their cute cover-ups and bold accessories also compliment the swimwear beautifully. The downside to this cheap and chic swimwear is that the collection’s bikinis come as a set so getting the right size to fit on the bottom and on the top may be tricky but at these uber-affordable prices, we can make it work. If you wish to purchase your beach attire from the comfort of your own home, there’s plenty of choices available online. ASOS have a wide-variety of swimwear to cover every budget and taste. Their own range of swimwear is filled with all this season’s trends from ruffled-bikinis to mesh insert plunging swimsuits, you’re bound to find something to suit you. Boohoo.com also have a great range that is perfect for anyone watching those pennies! But the Crème de la Crème of swimwear this bikini-season is at the hands of River Island. Loud and bold, River Island’s Summer 2014 swimwear won’t fail to get you noticed on the beach. Intricate patterns, statement embellishments and cleverly constructed cut-outs in a variety of styles make River Island’s swimwear the standout choice among the highstreet. The swimwear looks expensive and chic and is bound to make you feel like a goddess this Summer. The collection even features a “tummy control” black bustier swimsuit and an array of gorgeous cover-ups for those less exited about the prospect of stripping-off. So whether you’re on the hunt for a simple black swimsuit or an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for this bikiniseason on the highstreet.

FAKE IT!

This gradual tan from St. Tropez gives an even finish and a perfectly bronzed look while also moisturising and hydrating your skin with aloe vera. That ‘fake tan smell’ is also greatly reduced, perfect for a gorgeous all year round glow!

MAC’s ‘Creme Cup’ lipstick is a perfect blend of nude and pink shades to create a subtle yet colourful summer lip to compliment a shimmering tan!

No funds for a holiday this year? Or want to look sun-kissed for your first day on the beach? This quick guide will show you how to fake your way to looking like a glowing goddess! By Suzanne O’Connor

Strip eyelashes tend to be a bit heavy for the summer sun, so these individual lashes from Eylure are a perfect alternative! Apply all over the lash or just add a few at the sides to create a natural summer look with minimal effort!

Mineralize skinfinish from MAC Cosmetics will give your skin a perfect metallic finish when highlighting your cheeks bones. Alternatively, apply the powder lightly all over the face to give a summer glow.

Soap and Glory’s ‘Arch de Triumph’ eyebrow pencil includes a highlighter for underneath the brow and on the inside corner of your eyes to really make those peepers pop!

Urban Decay’s newest arrival ‘Naked 3’ includes shimmering soft pink and natural shades to compliment your summer make-up, along with darker blacks and browns for your crazy summer nights!

POP OF

PEPPERMINT by Orla O’Brien

One key trend that has been hitting catwalks for Spring/Summer 2014 is the colour mint. Now not only your favourite flavour of gum, the pastel shade has been featured on the runways of Chanel and MiuMiu to name but a few. If you aren’t brave enough to rock an all-mint ensemble (as shown by Philip Lim), the easiest way to incorporate this trend into your summer wardrobe is through your accessories. Kim K has been seen sporting a mint blazer over her trademark all-black outfit and Fergie and Beyonce are both fans of the new six-inch, mint Louboutins. If you want to channel the mint trend without breaking the bank, then your nails are the easiest way to go. Essie’s Mint Candy Apple is the perfect shade of peppermint and is available in Boots for just €11. Whatever way you want to work the trend, this season everyone is going mental for mint.

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IN AID OF BUYMYDRESS FOR DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND

WALK ONE The Victorian Dance

WALK SEVEN The Tea Party

WALK TWO The White Rabbt

WALK EIGHT The Dark Forest

WALK THREE Down The Rabbit Hole

***INTERVAL*** Project Young Designer

WALK NINE The Maze

WALK FOUR The Walking Flowers

WALK TEN Croquet

WALK FIVE Tweedle Dum & Tweedle Dee

WALK ELEVEN Off With Her Head

WALK SIX The Caterpillar

WALK TWELVE Slay The Jaberwocky

thank you

Freya Drohan, Claudia Gocoul, Claire Keegan, Fionnuala Moran, Aoife Rice Murphy, Niamh Doherty, Robyn Kehoe Roche, Jessica Gaffney, Orlaith Farrell, Hannah Farrelly, Maeve Shannon, Sophie McKenna, Katie Rogers, Laura Skelly, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, FM104, Vita Coco, Style Eyes, 1st Option Models, The Wright Venue, DCU SLC, DCU Circus Arts, DCU MPS, Dean Sherry, Fiona King, Tony Murphy, Ruth Ni Loinsigh, Lorna Claire Weightman, Natalie Coleman, Inglot Makeup, Dylan Bradshaw, Vanity X Makeup, Scope Media.

stockists

Warehouse, Oasis, Coast, 9 Crow Street, Urban Outfitter’s, Starla, The Dress Pantry, Covet, Swamp, Om Diva, Penneys, Shutterbug, Cath Kidston, Blanchardstown, Vero Moda, iClothing, Dorian Black, Louis Copeland, Jack & Jones, Bertoni Neon, W.A.R. Clothing, Tommy Hilfiger, Miss Fantasia.

models

Ciara Meagher, Rebecca Flynn, Aveen Kinsella, Suzanne O’Connor, Ashling Croughran, Orla O’Brien, Kate O’Dea, Audrey Ryan, Naomi Pierse, Niamh Kavanagh, Flora Dalton, Elizabeth Purdue, Danielle Cosgrave, Aoife McCormack, Ciara Kavanagh, Andrew McGonagle, Cormac Kelly, Luke O’Riordan, Michael Omodele, Ahmedd Dafalla, Tim Cronin, Cian Prendergast, Adam Mynes, Tadhg Morrissey, Cathal O’Reilly, Rajiv Kumar, Karl Redmond, Jack O’Dea,27 Dylan McCann, Daniel Collins.