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SHUTTERBUG: At the Launch of the 2013 Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Campaign

Jennifer Maguire and Michelle Doherty

RTE Broadcaster Aine Lawlor officially launched this year’s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign at Brown Thomas Dublin last week. The launch event officially unveiled the iconic Fashion Targets Breast Cancer T-shirt, which is now available at all Brown Thomas and BT2 stores and all proceeds raised will go to the Irish Cancer Society and Europa Donna Ireland. The T-shirt incorporates the … [Read more...]

INTERIORS: Culti Home Fragrances Arrive in Ireland

Culti

I’m slightly obsessed with home scenting and have been a fan of the Culti brand of home fragrances since I first experienced their offerings at a hotel in Rome. The brand recently launched in Ireland and is available exclusively at Brown Thomas. Culti was launched in the early ‘90s and is best described as a luxury lifestyle brand offering a bespoke collection of candles, room sprays and … [Read more...]

BOOKWORM TUESDAY: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN – THE BOOK

Christian Louboutin book

If the funds won't quite stretch to a pair of Louboutins this Christmas, how about buying the book and dreaming about the beautiful shoes within its pages. A work of art, this coffee table tome is an elegant monograph revealing the artistry and theatricality of the world of Louboutin. Beneath the five-piece fold out cover of pink faux-leather is a magical interior of pop-up and gilded pages … [Read more...]

GET THE LOOK: GUCCI A/W 2012 HAIR & MAKE-UP

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Pre-raphaelite was the buzz word for Gucci’s autumn/winter show this year and the result was a mixture of romance and classic French femininity thanks to a slick of deep burgundy lipstick and naturally styled hair. Hair: Hair was tonged to create soft, natural waves and then parted in the middle before being twisted and clipped into place. To create this type of wave a styling wand is … [Read more...]

WHAT LIES BENEATH: THE LINGERIE ROOMS AT BROWN THOMAS

BT LINGERIE

Do women buy nice lingerie for themselves or for those who will see it? The eternal question rages on, but with the selection available at the Lingerie Rooms in Brown Thomas, who the hell cares! Last week, Irish models Sarah Morrissey, Daniella Moyles and Yomiko Chen showcased some of the delectable choices on offer, including new lingerie label, Scandale (delicious name). Ranging from … [Read more...]

SHUTTERBUG AT THE LAUNCH OF FRAN & JANE IN BROWN THOMAS DUBLIN

Laura Nolan, Fran Nolan, Jane Baker and Lisa Fitzpatrick

  Last weekend, Fran & Jane celebrated opening in Brown Thomas Dublin with the exclusive launch of their limited edition ‘Oscar Collection’ evening gowns, hosted by Lisa Fitzpatrick. Customers joined Fran and Laura Nolan and Jane Baker, the businesswomen behind the successful Irish fashion label, for a glass of champagne and mini cupcakes from Jennie’s Bakeshop to view the … [Read more...]

THE LOVE LIST: FRAN & JANE’S OSCAR COLLECTION

Fran & Jane Oscar

We are full of love this week at Daily Update Towers; yesterday it was A|wear’s gorgeous LBD collection, and today it’s Fran & Jane’s fabulous ‘Oscar Collection’ dresses. The limited edition collection of occasion wear gowns is made up of seven styles, with only 25 of each design produced. Priced from €299 to €599, the designs are classic and timeless and perfect for injecting … [Read more...]

SHOE LUST: MADONNA’S TRUTH OR DARE FOOTWEAR COLLECTION

Madonna truth or dare main

After several months of speculation, last week saw the launch of Madonna‘s Truth or Dare shoe collection, which is available exclusively at Selfridges London and also online at www.selfridges.com The collection was created by Madonna and her stylist Arianne Phillips, who has dressed the singer for the last 15 years. Inspiration came from the various shoes Madonna has worn over the years. From … [Read more...]

LIMERICK SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN STUDENT PICKS UP FIRST PRIZE AT THE TRIUMPH INSPIRATION AWARDS

Photo Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

21-year-old fashion student Jordan Edmonds Moore to represent Ireland at the global final in Shanghai in October   Last Wednesday evening, Brown Thomas Dublin hosted the Irish National Final of the Triumph Inspiration Awards 2012 with students, their friends, Brown Thomas customers and a number of press, stylists and bloggers all enjoying the occasion. Leading lingerie brand, … [Read more...]

SHUTTERBUG AT THE 2012 TRIUMPH INSPIRATION AWARDS

Jordan Edmonds Moore, Sarah Morrissey and Bruno Tonioli

  On Wednesday evening, Brown Thomas Dublin hosted the Irish national final of the Triumph Inspiration Awards 2012. The atmosphere in the store was electric with students, their supporters, Brown Thomas customers and a number of press, top stylists and bloggers all enjoying champagne and canapés before the fashion show. Sixteen second year fashion students from the Limerick School … [Read more...]