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WINTER WARDROBE STAPLES

"FASHION, OOTD, TRENDS"

The Perennial Winter Wardrobe Staples You Need in Your Life Winter wardrobe staples might appear to be diametrically opposed to everything I stand for as the Fashion Horn but hear me out, OK? Wardrobe Wars –  Style Staple or Red Herring? Who was it that said dress for the job you want? I often find myself dressing on a…

October 29, 2017
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ECSTASY OF THE NIGHT – FASHION EDITORIAL

"FASHION, STYLING"

Ecstasy of the Night is a fashion editorial about losing yourself to the moment, the music and the lure of the night. Shot by Andrew Rankin and styled by me.

October 4, 2017
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60s FASHION GETS A MODERN MAKEOVER

"FASHION, OOTD, TRENDS"

“I used to tell my clients, ‘I don’t care what your husband does from the neck down, but I don’t want them to touch you from the neck up.'" Fierce words from Margaret Vinci Heldt, creator of the beehive. The 1960s had many fashion icons whose enduring style still holds appeal. Here's my homage to 60s fashion.

October 2, 2017
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TOMITAGO SKINCARE – THE NATURAL SKINCARE BRAND I’M LOVING

"BEAUTY"
TOMITAGO

Did you ever look at Helen Mirren or Linda Rodin, or Betty White or Baddie Winkle and think 'get thee to a Botox clinic, stat.' Because I haven't. If you're looking for chemical free, Irish-made skincare products that smell, look and feel lush, Tomitago's your only man!

September 30, 2017
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THE PEOPLE’S ASTRONAUT – INTERVIEW WITH DR. NIAMH SHAW

"CULTURE, INTERVIEWS, LIFE, PRESS ARTICLES"
Dr Niamh Shaw interview

I spoke to Dr. Niamh Shaw for Woman's Way about carving out your own path in life, inspiring young people and improvising with Alan Alda.

September 27, 2017
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SEPTEMBER’S TOP BOOK RELEASES – MY TOP FOUR (AND MORE)

"BOOKS, CULTURE"
September's top book releases in literary fiction

Some of the biggest names in literary fiction, poetry and politics release books this September. It's time to hibernate, snuggle under that duvet and bury your head in a good book. Here's September's top book releases, according to me.

September 25, 2017
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RETURN OF THE WRAP TOP

"FASHION, OOTD, TRENDS"
wrap tops

The wrap top has finally been resurrected and it's had a major facelift. Think flamin' Nora pink, leg o'mutton sleeves, a fierce back story and you're halfway there. Find out why this humble garment is my new sartorial go-to.

September 19, 2017
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OFF-THE-SHOULDER TOPS – I’M BRINGING BARDOT BACK

"FASHION, OOTD, TRENDS"

Brigitte Bardot is not dead. Want to swell the coffers of your sex appeal? Of course you do. Bare that clavicle, girl, and show your pound of flesh. The off-the-shoulder trend is going nowhere so here's how to wear it for any occasion.

September 12, 2017
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SIMPLE SELF-CARE IDEAS TO GET HAPPY

"BOOKS, CULTURE, LIFE, TV"
simple self care ideas

You don't have to swallow the little book of calm to be happy. Simon says treat yo' pituitary with these simple self-care tips that might just make you miserable wretches happy.

September 8, 2017
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SUSTAINABLE FASHION – FIVE ETHICALLY SOUND LABELS YOU NEED TO KNOW

"FASHION"
sustainable fashion - Mayamiko aw17

Sustainable fashion brands - a token gesture masking clever marketing strategies or an ethically sound way of protecting our environment? You decide. Here's my favourite eco-friendly fashion brands for you to feast your moral gaze over.

September 6, 2017
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Verging on middle age; not quite sea hag, not yet swan, Mary Cate (AKA me) is a self-professed kook with a love of man-repelling outfits, raging feminist outbursts and high brow cultural escapades. Has no access to the top shelf (5' 2"). Expect hair. Lots of hair.

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