GIRL ABOUT TOWN

EDITED BY

NUALA MEENEHAN

CROCS OF GOLD

Love them or loathe them, the much-maligned Crocs are being heralded as the footwear to have this summer. The plastic clogs are in such demand they’re giving trainers a run for their money. Famously referred to by the fashion elite as the ‘ugly clogs’, there has been a 70% spike in average resale prices this year. In one of the greatest brand comebacks, last month celebrity fan Nicki Minaj posted a picture of herself wearing a pair of hot pink bedazzled Crocs, customised with Jibbitz (charms made by Crocs), the post caused the website to crash and saw 4,900% spike in searches for pink crocs. They have been seen on the runway at Christopher Kane and Balenciaga. The biggest ‘moment’ however was being the fi rst ugly shoe on the Oscar’s red carpet after musician and DJ, Questlove arrived wearing a pair of gold Crocs. If you thought you would NEVER wear them, you might need to think again!

DANCE FLOOR GLAMOUR RETURNS

From Bianca Jagger’s dresses at Studio 54, to Jackie Kennedy’s pillbox hat and Liza Minnelli’s glittering stage outfi ts, the fashion designer Halston was the last word in American glamour in the late 60’s and 70’s. Now with the help of the new fi vepart Netfl ix series Halston, the legendary fashion designer, immortalized by Andy Warhol will be on the radar for a new generation. Magnetically charming, Halston lavished fl attery on clients, cleverly downsizing his clothes so customers thought the size 14 they were slipping into was a size 10. Amongst his iconic designs, he created his signature look of a black polo neck, slicked-back hair, and sunglasses. All Hail Halston! Get ready for some serious dance fl oor glamour!

SLEEP ON IT

Dreams can be baffl ingly bizarre and at times darn right weird but apparently, that’s the point! A new theory suggests by injecting some random weirdness into our sleep state we’re left better equipped to cope with the unexpected. I must be bloomin’ superwoman if my latest dreams are anything to go by!

GET ‘NIGHT-OUT’ READY

1. Polished London

– Teeth whitening gift set, £54.99.

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2. KISS – Falscara fake lash starter kit,

£24.99. 3. Kevyn Aucoin –3. Kevyn Aucoin –

The Volume Mascara, The Volume Mascara, £22.

4. AYU –Perfect Skin Foundation, Cool Contour, Liquid Light Highlighter and Sheer Cream Blush.

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5. Kash Beauty

–Crystal Nights eyeshadow palette, £26.96.

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6. Note – Mattever Lip-Ink, £7.95.

Deborah Elwiss-McNally

Deborah is an advanced aesthetic nurse practitioner.

Jackie Donnelly

Jackie Donnelly is proprietor of The Clinic on Belfast’s Lisburn Road.

Life after lockdown

With lockdown restrictions easing, The Clinic is glad to welcome back our clients (while still adhering to all COVID-19 rules to keep you and our staff safe). After being stuck indoors, lack of our usual routines and the added stress caused by the pandemic, our skin can take a huge knock. Now is a great time to dedicate time to our skin again and book a rejuvenating treatment.

Book a one-to-one consultation with our advanced aesthetic nurse practitioner Deborah, who has over 20 years of experience and 19 of them at The Clinic. She will discuss and advise on the most suitable treatment for your skin type and requirements before you embark on your skin journey.

Anti-wrinkle injections

A course of anti-wrinkle injections can smooth out unwanted lines and deep wrinkles. A safe and virtually pain-free method, these injections relax the facial muscles, reducing excessive facial movement on specifi c areas of your face, including frown lines, forehead and crow’s feet. Results are visible within three to seven days, lasting anywhere between four to six months, revealing a softer, more revived look.

Dermal fi llers

One of the most popular fi llers offered by The Clinic is Juvederm, a hyaluronic-based gel, that, when injected into the targeted area, such as the lips, it acts like a natural hydrator, volumizer and cell protector by replacing the hyaluronic acid that the skin has lost over time

A range of dermal fi ller treatments are available at The Clinic:

JUVEDERM VOLUMA is excellent for cheek enhancement. It adds contour to the face, replaces volume and reverses the sagging that we get with weight loss. Its smoothness allows it to be injected with a relatively small needle that minimises bruising, giving an immediate effect.

VOLUX

If you want to tone up and fi rm your jawline, then Juvéderm VOLUX is the treatment for you. a specifi cally formulated gel which promises to restore the shape of the jawline for 18 months or more. This noninvasive jawline enhancement procedure works by restoring lost volume in the face, fi lling lines and wrinkles and hydrating the skin, leaving the neck refi ned, defi ned and smoother than ever. Taking only minutes to complete, any possible swelling disappears 1-2 days after the treatment meaning recipients can enjoy minimal downtime and maximum results.

VOLIFT

A non-permanent, reputable dermal fi ller such as VOLIFT will help to achieve a more alluring look without the need for invasive surgery or a long recovery time, leaving you ready to smile with a new-found confi dence.

PROFHILO

PROFHILO is moisturiser in a jab. The product is injected into several areas across the skin, leaving it plumped out, fi lled and with a glow that comes from within. This treatment can be used on the face, neck and décolletage.

For more information please contact Jackie Donnelly: T: 028 90 663063 E: info@thecliniclisburnroad.co.uk 184 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AL

To celebrate World Environment Day on the 5th June Jordan Oral Care are sharing their top tip’s for environmentally friendly oral care habits. Sustainable oral care is as necessary as a conscious beauty routine, when trying to save the world. 4.7 billion toothbrushes are manufactured across the world every year, 99% of which are plastic-made and will eventually end up in landfi lls. When faced with the choice of planet or plastic, it’s a no brainer.

Turn off the tap

Turn off the tap whilst you are brushing your teeth to save water. This is an easy way to cut down on your water usage. The same tip applies when washing your hands. Turn the water off whilst massaging the soap into your hands. Imagine how much water you will have conserved after only a few days.

Make environmentally friendly choices when shopping

The next time you buy a new toothbrush, why not go for a more sustainable option such as the Green Clean toothbrush? The handle is made from 100% recycled and FDA-approved plastic. The source of this material is food containers such as yoghurt cups, making it safe for use in your mouth.

Disposal of oral care products

When you have used up one of your dental products make sure to check how they should be disposed of before throwing it away. Mixing unrecyclable plastic and recyclable plastic may result in it all being burned along with regular waste or sent to a landfi ll. Different countries and cities have different rules, so check with your local area for guidance.

Pass your environmentally friendly oral care habits onto your loved ones

Why not include your loved ones in your effort to make more conscious choices. Share your great tips and encourage them to try them out too. We can all work together to make more choices with the environment in mind, so why not pass these habits on to little ones with the Green Clean Kids Range.

JORDAN ORAL CARE GREEN CLEAN RANGE is available from Gordon’s Pharmacy.

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.”