The Feminine Hunter

She is a mystery and a dream wrapped into one. The enchanting grounds of Ballynahinch Castle Hotel in Recess, Connemara, Ireland, and the fairy tale–worthy designs of Christian Siriano inspire the woman who enjoys skeet shooting in the morning followed by high tea and petit fours in the afternoon. She is the huntress that lives in every woman, and the princess that lives in every girl. The VIE team was thrilled to produce this dreamy cover shoot across the pond. Find her story in our feature article, “An Enchantment,” in the November/December 2016 issue and see more of western Ireland in our special Voyager section with stories from our sister magazine, Connemara Life, also published by The Idea Boutique.

Photography by Alex Hutchinson | Hair and makeup by Bellissimo Galway | Models Clara McSweeney and Faye Dinsmore, Andrea Roche Agency | Wardrobe by Christian Siriano | Accessories by Surell | Jewelry by The Jewel, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin