STYLE RULES

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Hazel McWall Psychic Medium

How would you describe your style? Although I’m 50 years old, I would like to think that I’m still trendy and I don’t dress ‘mumsie.’ Nor do I dress like a fortune teller with big hoop ear-rings and baggy clothes. I like to stay on trend and classy.

What are your wardrobe staples that you can’t live without? I love well fi tted skinny jeans and tailored jackets. Levi Jeans are the best fi t for me and although they are skinny jeans they hug and accentuate my curves. I have loads of skinny jeans and I couldn’t live without them.

Do you have a favourite designer or high street brand? The Pearl Hanger in Forkhill is undoutedly my favourite shop. They have the most stunning collections from Cavalli and Vivienne Westwood. I like their dressy outfi ts which you can also dress down, such as my Vivienne Westwood jacket. It’s multi-coloured and goes with everything – it’s a timeless classic.

Do you have any style icons? Not really, I dress for me and what I feel comfortable in. I change my style to suit my mood. Even over lockdown, when I was doing phone readings from home, I could have been sitting in a tracksuit or loungewear, but I dressed like I usually do going to work, complete with full makeup and false eye-lashes! Being dressed up, even at home, made me feel like I was going to work and I believe helped me to get into my zone, before the readings, which shows respect to my clients.

Fashion Must Have - Levi jeans (available from Very.com)

Signature Scent -

Versace, Bright Crystal

Do you have a skincare regime? Yes, I’m very particular about my skin. I regularly attend ‘Beautifi ed by Paula Smyth’ in Newry, who is amazing. The fi rst thing I’m doing after lockdown is booking a Tropic Skincare Retreat Facial in her salon. This treatment is magical and helps to promote collogen in your skin and rejuvenate it. Then I’ll treat myself to a hot stone massage with her too. For my event in The Crumlin Road Gaol, I’ll defi nitely get Paula Smyth to do my make-up. Martina Collins in Belfast also gives me botox and fi llers a few times a year, which helps to turn the hands of time.

What is your signature scent? Versace Bright Crystal. It’s a very fresh scent, not over-powering, and lasts all day. I also love Gucci Rush and Coco Mademoiselle. I usually change my scents every fi ve years.

Are there any haircare products you recommend? Tresemme Day Two is fantastic. It’s a spray on dry shampoo and is so reasonably priced. When you’re in a rush, or even during lockdown and you can’t be bothered or have time to wash your hair, this treatment will make your hair look and smell as if it’s freshy washed.

What is your go-to makeup product? L’Oreal’s anti-redness cream, CC Magic, clears any imperfections. I put it on before I apply makeup, even if I’m getting my makeup done professionally for a photo shoot, TV interview, podcast or event.

How do you keep fi t and healthy, are there any exercises or health foods your swear by? I swear by Brenda Feron’s Curves classes in Newry and I’m looking forward to starting back. I haven’t been in a while with the lockdowns and a back injury, but before my car accident I went fi ve times a week. I lost 20 inches within 12 months and went from a size 12 to a size 10. I also drink a lot of water and take vitamins C and D. Cronium tablets from Holland and Barrett help take sugar cravings away too.

Psychic Medium Hazel McWall will be doing a live show at Crumlin Road Gaol on Saturday, 26 June. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk

BAGS OF STYLE

Mini Iris in pale

slate, Mulberry, £850.

‘Drycote’, Dune London,£75.

Orange woven shoulder bag,

Marks & Spencer, £25.

Immortal in ripple,

Native Dubai.

‘Bom’ handbag with chain,

Yuzefi, £380.

COSMETIC SKIN TAG AND MOLE REMOVAL

Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr. Chris Hoo specialises in the removal of cosmetic moles and skin tags. In the vast majority of cases all of these lesions are benign. But if there is any clinical concern about the nature of the lesion it can be sent off for testing.

Q & A with Chris Hoo

Q: How are skin lesions removed?

“In most cases these can be done under a local anaesthetic. If there are no concerns about its nature they can be either shaved off, or excised. Some skin lesions can also be treated by freezing the skin – termed cryotherapy. All options are discussed with the patient beforehand.”

Q: Does it hurt having these removed?

“Since these are treated under local anaesthetic it shouldn’t! The worse bit is having the injection of anaethetic, which many patients describe as a mild stinging sensation. Cryotherapy does not even need an anesthetic.”

Q: How long does the procedure take?

“This depends on what’s being done, but most procedures take between 15 and 30 minutes or so.”

Q: Can I drive home afterwards?

“That depends on you! If you are the sort of person who can drive home after a filling at the dentist then there should be no reason why not. But if you are a bit squeamish, best to bring someone with you. They can at least tell you how brave you were, even if they don’t need to drive!”

Q: What about aftercare?

“If stitches have been necessary these are generally removed after 5 – 7 days. For best results a combination of steristrips and scar massage are required and which you need to do will be discussed.”

Q: Will I have a scar?

“Scarring is an inevitable consequence of surgery in anyone’s hands, so yes. But of course the whole point is to be cosmetic and so everything is designed to minimise this. It’s best to consider this as replacing one cosmetic blemish with another one, which should be much better. But it is unrealistic to expect an invisible scar no matter who your specialist is.”

For further information or to book a consultation please call Cosmetech on 028 90423200 or visit www.cosmetech.co.uk

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