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NYFW
As all the celebs at New York Fashion week had their eyes on the catwalks, we had our eyes on them. Read more…
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Clever contouring
This year, contouring seems to be where it’s at makeup-wise and if you’re anything like I am, you’ll know it’s not exactly a move for the fainthearted. Get it right and you’ll have yourself looking Read more…
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Grammy fashion
There were a lot of fabulous fashionable frocks on the Grammys red carpet this year but sadly there were also a lot of absolutely terrible outfits that made me wonder why these people were allowed Read more…
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What to wear: Date night
Whether it’s your first date, an anniversary or a night out with the girls, the season of love is swiftly approaching and the time to find your perfect outfit is beginning to run out. Whether Read more…
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Romantic gift ideas
INEXPENSIVE VALENTINES DAY GIFTS: As Valentine’s Day approaches many people find themselves stuck for meaningful presents to give to their significant other. Here is a list of gifts that will not only impress your partner Read more…
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ManTalk: Textiquette
Imagine the situation. You’ve just put in the hardest nights work and miraculously it paid off and you managed to swap spit with the bombshell on the dancefloor. The night is coming to a close Read more…
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My J1 Experience
On the 8th of June last year, me and my two best friends embarked on what turned out to be the most amazing summer of our lives. We bundled into the airport at 6am, nine Read more…
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Good fad or plain bad?
Fashion trends change with the wind and that’s no surprise to any of us. However some of the things these fashion cats drag in with them can be more than a little questionable. Here are Read more…
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DCU Style’s Fashion Week
DCU Style Society will host their annual fashion week from the 17th to 19th of February. Each year major cities across the globe celebrate the fantastic fashion houses in the industry. From Burberry in London Read more…
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Cleantella
We’ve battled through the January gloom and emerged from our cocoons, bright-eyed and bushy tailed, ready for spring. However, some of us did better job at sticking to those pesky New Year resolutions than others. Read more…
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Top 5 Christmas flicks
Love Actually. This movie brings you nicely into the Christmas season with great intertwining storylines during the run up to Christmas. It also leaves you with the heart-warming message that love is all around. Read more…
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Festive Christmas Cocktails
With everyone’s favourite time of year just around the corner, here are a few seasonal drinks if you (like me), can’t wait to get your Christmas on. Pomegranate Martinis: 50 grams of sugar 170 mls Read more…
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T’is the season of sparkle
When it comes to cracking out the bit of sparkle at Christmastime, we are certainly no strangers to the glistening trend. However the downside with this look is that it is extremely easy to go Read more…
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No paint required
We can all agree that college accommodation isn’t exactly like staying at the Hilton. Spending a year in an uncomfortable space isn’t ideal for studying, sleeping or socialising. However, there are cheap, simple ways to Read more…
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The Suss’ Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas Gift ideas for guys: FCUK gift set (for the bearded men): In light of the recent surge of facial hair on men, I think this is a very thoughtful as well as very handy Read more…
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Remedies for winter skin
Winter can be tough on your skin and it’s a difficult task keeping your skin plump, glowing and spot free but it can be done with the combination of a healthy diet and proper skincare Read more…
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ManTalk: Say what you will
I’m an honest person. Well I like to think I am. I often get in trouble for saying what I want, where I want and not thinking about the consequences of it. Sometimes it’s as simple Read more…
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Top 5 indulgent essentials For Winter
The winter months have well and truly arrived so here is a list of the top five indulgent essentials you need to survive the cold run up to Christmas: Lip Balm– The cold weather Read more…
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Paul Costelloe for Dunnes Stores
Earlier this month leading Irish fashion designer, Paul Costelloe, launched his new womenswear collection for Dunnes Stores. Costelloe, who already has menswear, occasionwear and living collections within the store, unveiled the ‘studio’ collection which comprises Read more…
Travel
Growing up in the U S of A
At the beginning of the summer, I embarked on my journey back to Ireland after being given a taste of expat life for three years in the United States of America. Moving at the age Read more…
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5 top tips for the perfect fake tan
Considering we are now approaching the Christmas season and many of us fear the thought of bearing our pale, Irish legs in this Baltic climate, now has never been a better time to perfect our Read more…
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Kim versus Keira: The Photoshop debate
Last week the internet was indeed broken as Kim Kardashian revealed all on the front cover of Paper magazine. Hundreds of thousands of internet users were shocked to witness the provocative images of Kim K. Read more…
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College hacks to prevent the piling pounds
As we all start to spend a little more time on campus trying to get those pesky Christmas assignments done and dusted, the temptation to ‘reward’ ourselves with munch for managing to stay a whole Read more…
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ManTalk: An Unimaginable World
During reading week I was part of a water and public health brigade to Honduras with Global Brigades. This is a country like you cannot imagine. A country where the sky opens up for months Read more…
Food
Cookie-in-a-mug
It’s a cold November night and the winds are howling viciously around your shoebox of a bedroom. You’re missing home and you’d kill for some of Domino’s scrumptiously delicious warm cookies. But what’s that you Read more…