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Blonde or not?

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:27:55 GMT

When I was 15 I was sitting on the sink of the toilets of a gig venue chatting to friends when a well-meaning matron approached me. “I used to do that to my hair too love, believe me, it's not worth it.”

Hair’s to Cheryl ... top in style stakes

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:25:30 GMT

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole has the best hair in showbiz, a new poll has revealed.

Posh Spice perfect for heels study

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:44:26 GMT

A scientist studying the effects of wearing high heels reckons Victoria Beckham would make a perfect case study.

Fashion secrets behind X Factor

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:53:06 GMT

When The X Factor's familiar opening music starts at about 7.30pm every Saturday, millions of people across the country will be sprucing themselves up for a night out, using the show as a soundtrack to the blending of blusher, or the application of hair gel.

I am 100% real, says De Burgh’s daughter

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:01:42 GMT

Ireland’s former Miss World Rosanna Davison has hit back at rumours that she's had a sneaky boob job.

Veteran designer: Don't flash the flesh

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:52:29 GMT

The King of Cling, Richard Lewis, excels in slinky, feminine silhouettes and his latest collection for autumn/winter 2008 was unveiled at his salon in Dublin yesterday.

Belfast’s slimmer sheds half her body weight

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:00:50 GMT

A Belfast woman has managed to turn her life around by shedding an amazing 11 stone in just 18 months.

Flirtatious fashion causes a flutter

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:35:37 GMT

Fashion with a big heart paced the catwalk at the Four Season's Hotel in Dublin yesterday at the Irish Heart Foundation's annual show.

Christine Bleakley's make-up secrets

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:00:15 GMT

Christine has naturally flawless skin but given the nature of her job, heavy lighting and the constant application of powder to reduce shine on TV screens, she has to be wary of dehydration. So, as often as she can fit it into her hectic schedule, Christine enjoys treating herself to a nice hydrating facial.

Stripes or hoops? Fashion myth uncovered

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:51:19 GMT

The first rule of fashion – that vertical stripes flatter the figure – is a myth, according to a study conducted by scientists at York University.

Stripes or hoops? A fashion myth uncovered

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:25:24 GMT

Women who avoid wearing clothes with horizontal stripes in the belief that it makes their bum look larger should be reassured by a scientific study showing quite the opposite. It found that horizontal stripes actually make people look slimmer.

Hold on to your undies, bra inspectors Trinny and Susannah are coming to Dublin

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:29:50 GMT

Ladies, watch your bra straps. Tighten the reins of your tummy-flattening undies. Yes, Trinny and Susannah have hit the town and will be at large in Dublin over the next four days.

Search for Ireland's next top model

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:38:41 GMT

Ellis, top modelling talent scout, will be in Victoria Square, Belfast, this Sunday at 3pm looking for the next Irish supermodel for a new RTE television show.

Make-up for men - Because he's worth it

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:35:06 GMT

Forget Guyliner – YSL's new Touche Eclat is make-up blokes might actually use.

Victoria Beckham's new look is short, Beck and sides

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:29:14 GMT

What a difference a week makes when you’re making headlines. Victoria Beckham had a busy day in the Big Apple yesterday — front row fashion, clothing line launch and new hairstyle.

Belles and Whistles

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:15:41 GMT

Jane Shepherdson made Topshop hot - can she do the same for Whistles?

Fit for the Queen: Elizabeth II is Dolce & Gabbana's muse this season

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:00:07 GMT

In Milan six months ago when Dolce & Gabbana's D&G collection was first shown, the surprise – and even confusion – of this influential Italian label's following was almost palpable.

Sex and the City stylist brings Manhattan to M&S

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:15:33 GMT

If the highs and lows of Marks & Spencer are one of the retail world's favourite soap operas, then the British chain has just revealed its most daring plotline so far. On Saturday night, in New York, at the start of the city's fashion week, the Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field showed the collection that will appear in M&S stores from next month.

Diamonds are Fraser Brown's best friend

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:01:16 GMT

New York diamond specialist Fraser Brown, originally of Portaferry, knows everything there is to know about his trade. Jane Hardy caught up with him on a recent trip home

Make-up artist reveals how to get Madonna’s latest look

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:36 GMT

Brilliant Belfast make-up artist Paddy McGurgan has made up some of the world’s most famous faces. He shares top tips on how to look like a star

Tipperary Rose is pick of the bunch

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:05:55 GMT

Thousands of people across Ireland tuned in last night to watch Aoife Kelly be crowned this year’s Rose of Tralee.

Curls aloud: Nadine Coyle's sister is the face of new hair product

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:20:42 GMT

The sister of Londonderry’s Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle says she was flattered to be named as the face of a new hair product.

Be in with a chance to win a pair of jeans from USC

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:37:17 GMT

Go West in this season’s coolest trend and win yourself a pair of fab jeans, too. By Judith Cole

Irish model Roz 'practically celibate' in New York

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:48:51 GMT

Gorgeous model Roz Lipsett (24) is one of Ireland's most successful clothes horses after making a splash in the Big Apple. But she has revealed that she is "practically celibate" when it comes to her New York love life.

Trinny and Susannah: Out of fashion

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:30:09 GMT

They were queens of the makeover show, and a generation of women trusted their style advice. So what caused Trinny and Susannah's crowns to slip? By Carola Long