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STYLE RULES Go-to Makeup Pr o d u c t - Ayu, To t a l L a s h mascara
Fa v e haircare product Vo y a S i l k y by Nature Shampoo
Fa v o u r i t e Skincare - Image Skincare Pr e v e n t i o n + Daily Moisturiser
Cliona O’Brien
Owner Moon + Mellow sleepwear
How would you describe your style? My style is casual with a rocky edge. Over the last 2-3 years I have made a conscious decision to invest more in everyday pieces that I feel good in and I know I will wear to death. I live in high waisted flared jeans and I love to pair them with an oversized knit. I am all about little details that elevate everyday pieces like an unusual tuck or fold or a little bit of something extra like studding. If I do buy dressier pieces I think about how I can dress them down with runners or boots and a slouchy cardigan so that I can maximise the number of wears. What are your wardrobe staples that you can’t live without? I couldn’t live without my Tomorrow Kersee Jeans. I discovered this brand in Emporium Kalu last summer and bought their vintage look denim flares, which I have worn on repeat since. They fit perfectly and are really soft and comfortable. Now my sister and my mum
have them too and I have bought a second pair in black. That says it all really – true love! Do you have a favourite designer or high street brand? I am so lucky that Moon + Mellow are stocked in some of the best stores in Ireland. So I am constantly following them and the brands that they stock. I pick up really nice pieces when I call in to see them. I tend to go for pieces that I find on the day rather than following a particular brand religiously. In saying that I have been staking the Isabel Marant website over the last few months. I love her style and find that when I admire styled shoots in magazines and check the credits it is very often Isabel Marant pieces that I fall head over heels for. I have also been coveting Colin Burkes knitwear for the last year and I always love Sportmax, Veja and Anine Bing. 46
Brand to Wa t c h Moon + Mellow
Do you have any style icons? I love admiring what other people wear even if it might not be what I would choose for myself. I think it’s all about individuality and wearing what works for your style, figure and complexion. At the end of the day anything goes and a huge part of what makes a look stylish is the confidence of the person wearing it. I do love Isabel Marant’s style. She has a real natural beauty and a distinctive style all of her own. Do you have a skincare regime? I am a big fan of La Roche Posey, Pestle and Mortar and Image Skincare. I developed adult acne after the birth of my son. So I have to be really careful with my skin and am regimented about keeping to a daily skincare routine. If I use a product that doesn’t agree with my skin I can have massive flair ups which can take weeks/ months to get back under control. I use the La Roche Posay Effaclar cleansing gel and
