“What was I made for?” as Billie Eilish sings here, but something I was thinking about today when watching this footage of myself walking the red carpet for @armanibeauty at Venice Film Festival. You have to remember I grew up devouring every fashion magazine I could get my hands on in West Cork & drooled over every red carpet & runway where it seemed a young, rail thin canvas was favoured for fashion’s greatest creations. However, I’d like to think that from the very beginning of my career, I’ve tried to do my bit to change the landscape of what is considered “beautiful”. I’ve always said that I wrote a beauty column because “I’m not a model” but rather a real woman with real spots & cellulite & 25 years later, real wrinkles, so I, eh, really need all those lotions & potions of my devotions! I’ve flown the flag in fashion for how style has nothing to do with size & women can be empowered by the art of the outfit, not obsessed by the shape of the body wearing it. The industry it seems has always preferred that we don’t see ourselves reflected in magazines or nowadays online but rather see what we can never be & so we’re disappointed in ourselves as a result, eventhough the majority of western women now wear a size 16 or more. So the joy I feel when a brand like Armani wants to work with a woman like me who’s not only a size 14 but 50 years old-numbers usually far too big for the others. I’ll finish now by saying how sometimes it seems as Billie Eilish sings, I feel …the need to remind us all that sometimes, we CAN do, something we’re not made for! AND, if getting older scares you, I am here to tell you, 50 is just another F word & so F it, I’ve decided that I will not let age change me, but I will change the way I age. #armanibeauty #armanimakeup #Venezia80 #Armanibeauty #makeup #skincare #SaySi
It was Venice indeed to celebrate art 🎨 & 🎥 cinema at the world premiere of Michael Mann’s independent film “Ferrari”here at the 80th Venice Film Festival. Thank you to the magic team @armanibeauty for making me red carpet ready ✨ 💄LipColour: Armani Lip Power in 507 🧴Foundation:Armani Luminous Silk in 5.5 #armanibeauty #armanimakeup #Venezia80 #Armanibeauty #makeup #skincare #SaySi
Grazie mille 💗 @armanibeauty for getting me #redcarpetready for last nights #ferrarimovie world premiere in Venice 🎥 The pink graphic eye was in homage to the great #lindacantello iconic beauty look from the Giorgio Armani A/W 2018/19 Haute Couture fashion show, where models took to the runway wearing a glowy base (#luminoussilk) with a technicolour pop of pink neon eye makeup.💕 FYI Linda is the inventor of the #smokeyeye & one of my absolute idols 👑 To see how @armanibeauty MUA @rusznyakgyula recreated this look-take a look at my stories today 👁️ #armanibeauty #armanimakeup #Venezia80 #Armanibeauty #makeup #skincare #saysi
Grazie mille 💗 @armanibeauty for getting me #redcarpetready for last nights #ferrarimovie world premiere in Venice 🎥 The pink graphic eye was in homage to the great #lindacantello iconic beauty look from the Giorgio Armani A/W 2018/19 Haute Couture fashion show, where models took to the runway wearing a glowy base (#luminoussilk) with a technicolour pop of pink neon eye makeup.💕 FYI Linda is the inventor of the #smokeyeye & one of my absolute idols 👑 To see how @armanibeauty MUA @rusznyakgyula recreated this look-take a look at my stories today 👁️ #armanibeauty #armanimakeup #Venezia80 #Armanibeauty #makeup #skincare #saysi
Grazie mille 💗 @armanibeauty for getting me #redcarpetready for last nights #ferrarimovie world premiere in Venice 🎥 The pink graphic eye was in homage to the great #lindacantello iconic beauty look from the Giorgio Armani A/W 2018/19 Haute Couture fashion show, where models took to the runway wearing a glowy base (#luminoussilk) with a technicolour pop of pink neon eye makeup.💕 FYI Linda is the inventor of the #smokeyeye & one of my absolute idols 👑 To see how @armanibeauty MUA @rusznyakgyula recreated this look-take a look at my stories today 👁️ #armanibeauty #armanimakeup #Venezia80 #Armanibeauty #makeup #skincare #saysi
Grazie mille 💗 @armanibeauty for getting me #redcarpetready for last nights #ferrarimovie world premiere in Venice 🎥 The pink graphic eye was in homage to the great #lindacantello iconic beauty look from the Giorgio Armani A/W 2018/19 Haute Couture fashion show, where models took to the runway wearing a glowy base (#luminoussilk) with a technicolour pop of pink neon eye makeup.💕 FYI Linda is the inventor of the #smokeyeye & one of my absolute idols 👑 To see how @armanibeauty MUA @rusznyakgyula recreated this look-take a look at my stories today 👁️ #armanibeauty #armanimakeup #Venezia80 #Armanibeauty #makeup #skincare #saysi
She’s here!!!! 🎁 Get ready to eh, SLAY🛷 this Christmas season 😂 with the ultimate beauty advent calendar from Brown Thomas! ✨ 🌟 Go over to my stories to see me go through the 25 Days of Beauty advent calendar, the perfect way to count down the days until Christmas in style. 🗓️ Each day, you’ll discover a luxurious surprise behind every drawer, featuring make-up, fragrance, skin & haircare treats from iconic brands such as @charlottetilbury @narsissist @lelabofragrances @lamer @drdennisgross.uk & many more💄🧴💅 🎉 And here’s the best part – this limited edition advent calendar is worth over €1,000, but you can get your hands on it for just €300! 😱 Talk about a festive steal! 🎁💰 🏬 So whether you prefer to shop in-store or from the comfort of your own home, 🎁📲 Brown Thomas has made it super easy to simply purchase it instore or online at brownthomas.com. 🛍️✨ 🎅 FYI this is going to sell out FAST so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to treat yourself or a loved one to the ultimate beauty experience this holiday season. 🎁✨ Spread the joy & share the love with the Brown Thomas 25 Days of Beauty advent calendar! 🎉🎄 AD #BrownThomas #ChristmasCountdown #BeautyAdventCalendar #TreatYourself #spreadthejoy
There you go now!! #offsideruleexplained #girlsplaining #offsiderulefunny Credit @stylejunkyboutique
I wish you could reach into your phone & feel how soft my hair is after just one go of the @lorealpro #absolutrepairmolecular I trialled yesterday at the London launch 🚀 with hair legend @adamreedhair I’ll get a reel up shortly with a bit more info but really all you need to know is that the new patented range offers a groundbreaking hair repair solution for stronger & healthier hair 👏🏻 now at a molecular level. 💪 #newhairtechnology #presstrip #damagedhairhelper
Right before this happened, I had just been saying to everyone how I’d love to be a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader 🥴
I think of September as a chance to press the reset button & do all the things I never actually put into practice in January when I was making my #newyearresolutions . So I’ve been trying to get a bit better at #selfcare & carving out a lil time for myself in the evenings & doing my skincare which I think of as selfcare ✨ I much prefer to shower in the evening & use my favourite @drhauschka.ie products including the Lemon 🍋 Shower Cream & the NEW Bergamot Lemongrass Vitalising Body Milk -they work so well together-mmmm-no need to add a separate perfume -people keep asking me what my scent is & it’s this! 🍋 Anyhoo, if you fancy trying it out yourself the good news is I have a discount code for ALL full price Dr.Hauschka products @allcarepharmacyirl Use TRIONA20 for 20% off & eh, happy new year!😜 AD
Smile 😊 Raise your eyebrows 🤨 Stop smiling ☺️ #thatsyourmodelface 😜 Mini mewing #mewingtutorial
For the day that’s in it!! #johnmcenroe #youcannotbeserious #wimbledon #johnmcenroe🎾
I don’t always shop @chanelofficial but when I do eyebrows 😆 #justbrowsing • • • #chaneldenimbag #chaneldenim #chanelgoldhardware
A mani @minkdublin to celebrate @drjart_uk Ceramidin Moisturising Hand Cream ✨ FYI the Ceramidin range is renowned for its skin-loving ingredients that deeply hydrate & strengthen skin’s barrier, leaving skin feeling supple, smooth & super mmmmm moisturised. There’s also a new Ceramidin Milky Lotion & Ceramidin Lip Balm in ze range 💛 Press Invite #drjart #ceramidincream
Competition closed @justjulie552 is our winner 🏆 ✨GIVEAWAY✨ To celebrate the father or father figure in your life, I’ve decided to giveaway this luxury hamper from @standunireland ✨ It’s filled full of fabulous gifts 🎁 from the gorgeous Galway store 🏬 A5 Journal Whiskey Playing Cards August Socks – 3pk Rustech Wood Magnet Periodic Table Mug Mini Bicycle Tool Hand Wash & Lotion Brona Chocolate bar Whiskey Stones ⭐️TO ENTER⭐️ 1. Follow @standunireland 2. Comment below 👇 That’s it! I’ll announce the winner at 9pm this evening so we can get it posted out tomorrow morning. Best of Luck 🤞 #gifted #standungalway #irishgiveaway #irishcompetition
An evening with Miriam Margolyes: the Queen of candid conversations, tackling taboo topics & giving us all a lesson in living authentically 🌟🌈 #EmbraceYourself #westcorkliteraryfestival
Bag amazing deals with your @tescoirl Clubcard! 🛒✨ Scan your Clubcard at the till and track your points and vouchers easily with the Tesco App. ✨ Plus, save big on your Tesco Mobile bill by turning €5 worth of points into €15 off your bill or Prepay top up! 📲 Download the app and join the Clubcard family today! #AD
Paddling through summer with the best crew by my side 🚣♀️💕 Kayaking with @summersupcork #FamilyAdventures #makingmemories❤️
💖 We sat down with the incredible @triona.ie to speak about her journey from studying to be a beauty therapist to following her goal to work at the crossroads of fashion, beauty and media 🚀 Live now across all podcast platforms. This season of Tech Powered Luxury is proudly brought to you in partnership with @seoulista_beauty and our sponsors, @sineadkearythelabel and the @digitalluxurygroup 💡Live from our location partner: @iconicoffices ’ Green Room, a private cinema on St Stephen’s Green ☘️ #techpoweredluxury #seoulistabeauty #digitalluxurygroup #sineadkearythelabel #trionamccarthy #livepodcast #iconicoffices
West Cork is home to some amazing creatives, such as Oscar winner & film legend David Puttnam! 🌟 Beyond his 1982 Oscar for Chariots of Fire, he’s known for his work in education, environmentalism & activism. ✨Thrilled to have bumped into him for a chat on the street in Skibberen-outside @ludgatehub where we met previously when we were both asked to help launch it 🚀 What a privilege to have such talent in our community! #WestCorkPride #DavidPuttnam #OscarWinner #FilmLegend #imakemoviestoo #LocalTalent 🎥🏆
If you’re wondering what to do on a wet day in West Cork, why not check out my childhood friend Johanna Connor & her husband Michael Quane at @bluehousegallery in Schull. 🖼️ Their exhibit ‘Paper – Pencil – Chisel – Stone’ is a beautiful testament to their creativity, joined by the captivating works of Mary E. Carter and Helen O’Keeffe. 🎨💫 #thingstodoinwestcork
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