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SHUTTERBUG: At the Launch of the Lancôme Alber Elbaz Show Collection

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  Dublin’s Fallon & Byrne played host to a host of fashion and beauty writers, editors and aficionados last week for a private unveiling of the new Alber Elbaz Show collection for Lancôme. Those in attendance on the evening included RTE’s Claire Byrne and Nuala Carey, TV3’s Karen Koster and Dyane Connor, stylists Maria Fusco and Cathy O’Connor, fashion editor Corina … [Read more...]

INTERVIEW: The Daily Update Meets Designer J.W. Anderson

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It’s safe to say that J.W. Anderson is something of an enfant terrible in the fashion world. Not yet 30 the Belfast born, London based designer has won huge acclaim in the fashion world for his fresh and quirky designs. He won the 2012 British Fashion Award for Emerging Talent: Ready to Wear and in a huge nod to his abilities he was appointed as the successor to Christopher Kane at Versace’s … [Read more...]

SHUTTERBUG: At the Irish Premiere of The Great Gatsby

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  Irish fashionistas were out in full vintage force  for the  Irish premiere screening of Baz Luhrmann’s eagerly-awaited US Box office smash, The Great Gatsby last week. Guests on the red carpet included Caroline Morahan, special guest assistant make-up artist on the film Catherine Biggs, Charlene McKenna, Sile Seoige, Clogagh McKenna, Lorraine Keane, Brendan Courtney, Sonya Lennon, … [Read more...]

SHUTTERBUG: At the launch of Suremen ‘Formula Win’ in Dublin with Georgie Thompson

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Formula 1 fanatic, TV presenter and sports aficionado, Georgie Thompson got back in the fast lane last week as she teamed up with Suremen to launch Suremen Formula Win. The former Sky Sports News and Sky Sports F1 presenter was joined in Dublin’s Grand Canal Square by RTE rugby analyst Brent Pope and Irish model and DJ Vogue McFadden as she took a test drive in the Suremen F1 simulator while … [Read more...]

SHUTTERBUG: At the Launch of Shampoo.ie

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  Shampoo.ie threw a ‘Crowning Glory’ party at Dublin’s revamped Morrison Hotel for the launch of their new look website earlier this month. The bubbles flowed as guests had their hair styled with the new Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl and enjoyed mini manicures and advice from the ‘Hair Doctor’. Guests at the launch included Celebrity Salon’s Elaine Butler Doolin, RTE DJ Ruth … [Read more...]

SHUTTERBUG: At the Irish Premiere of Star Trek into Darkness

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  Star Trek fans were out in force for the recent Irish Premiere screening of the latest Star Trek offering, Star Trek into Darkness at Cineworld’s impressive IMAX screen. Guests included TV3's Martin King who was accompanied by kids Alex and Matthew, actor Liam Cunningham and his son Sean, NewsTalk presenter Tom Dunne, and model Gail Kaneswaren with her boyfriend Henry Daly. In … [Read more...]

SHUTTERBUG: At the Launch of the Peroni Design Awards 2013

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  Designer Matteo Alessi officially launched the Peroni Design Awards at the opening of the Icons of Italian Design exhibition at the Gallery of Photography in Dublin’s Meeting House Square this week. The national design competition, organised by Italian beer brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro, is seeking to push the boundaries of excellence and design by challenging designers to create an … [Read more...]

NEWS: Georgie Thompson Coming to Dublin for Suremen F1 Launch

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Former Sky Sports News presenter and sports aficionado, Georgie Thompson, has been unveiled as the face of a new fast-paced F1 campaign for men’s deodorant brand, Suremen. To celebrate, Suremen is hosting the Suremen Formula Win Experience at Grand Canal Dock, Dublin tomorrow May 9th from 12 to 5pm. Speed demons can put their driving skills to the test in an F1 simulator and get up close and … [Read more...]

SHUTTERBUG: At the Re-Opening of Hi Hair Spa in Monkstown, Co Dublin

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  Hi Hair Salon in Dublin’s Monkstown village re-opened with a whole host of familiar faces in attendance. The newly refurbished, state-of-the-art hair salon held a May Day reception for its loyal customers and celebrity clients to celebrate the re-opening. Guests enjoyed champagne and canapés, as well as the option to have their hair coiffed by Those in attendance included … [Read more...]

SHUTTERBUG: At the VIP Opening Night of The Lion King Musical at Bord Gais Energy Theatre Dublin

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  A host of well-known faces graced the red carpet for the spectacular VIP opening night of The Lion King at Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre last Thursday. The acclaimed stage adaption of Disney’s 1994 animated film was first seen on Broadway in 1997 and has been seen by 70 million people worldwide to date. This is the first time Julie Traymor's internationally celebrated … [Read more...]