Stellar Magazine

Lollipop Day 2012

sandra — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:21:34 +0000

Lollipop Day 2012 is happening this Friday 24th February and Saturday 25th February in aid of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund. Pop along to Arnotts, Henry Street, Dublin 1 to enjoy on-street entertainment from the Dublin Gospel Choir from 12pm – 2pm on Friday. Ireland AM’s Sinead Desmond will also be there to raise awareness for this worthy cause, as Ireland has one of the highest rates of Oesophageal Cancer in Europe. Thousands of volunteers throughout the country will take to the streets to sell lollipops and they’ll also be available to buy for €2 at participating stores and pharmacies. Check out www.lollipopday.ie for more deets.

Win tickets to Harvey Nichols Fashion Show

stephanie — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:53:44 +0000

Want to be one of the lucky ladies that gets to sit front row at the Harvey Nichols fashion show and see the catwalk looks first hand? Well who wouldn’t?

To celebrate the most stylish event of the season, the Harvey Nichols Spring Summer Fashion Show, we are giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky STELLAR reader.

To be in with a chance to win front row tickets along with post show cocktails and a goody bag for you and a friend, just like the link on our STELLAR page about the event or retweet the link of twitter – it’s that simple.

The stunning fashion extravaganza will take place on Thursday March 8th, showcasing the latest looks from the Spring Summer 2012 collections. Don’t worry though if you miss out on winning the tickets they are available to purchase for €10 by calling 01 2910412 or email dublinevents@harveynichols.com.

We can’t wait!

Kelly Brook gets sexy

sandra — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:29:46 +0000

Most of us have seen and loved Kelly Brook’s previous vintage-inspired swimwear collections for New Look, but now, just in time for Valentine’s day we can treat ourselves, or preferably be treated, to some gorgeous underwear designed by the buxom beauty. Ms Brook designed the range with her own underwear tastes in mind; girlie, glam and most importantly comfy. These smalls celebrate the female silhouette by flattering all shapes, not forgetting to mention the adorable detailing like frills, lace and pretty bows throughout the collection. She added floral, heart and polka dot luxe fabrics, for a fun and girly feel, with red and black options, for those nights when you want to let your inner sex kitten reign. The great thing about the lingerie range is that it’s lemonade money, champagne taste. Oh la la!

The collection hits New Look stores by Valentines Day so start hinting now!

Wake Up and win

sandra — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:18:26 +0000

No time to catch eight hours sleep? Then you’ll be thanking your lucky stars for the new Wake Me Up Foundation from Rimmel London. This is Rimmel’s first liquid foundation that instantly re-awakens skin with a radiant glow, whilst also minimising signs of premature ageing. Best of all, it stays put and keeps you shine free for up to 10 hours.

The high-tech formulation features peptides, which help increase skin elasticity, so it can recover and bounce back more quickly. Skin looks more radiant, fresher, and less tired and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is reduced. Finally because the future beauty of your skin is all-important, Wake Me Up Foundation has an SPF 15 to help protect it from the sun’s damaging rays.

Rimmel London Wake Me Up Foundation is available in six shades from January 2012 priced at €10.95/£8.99.

To celebrate we have a Rimmel goodie bag worth €50 to give away to one lucky reader. All you have to do is answer the following question.

Which famous supermodel is the face of Wake Me Up Foundation?

Send your answer along with your name, age, address and phone number to stellarcomps@gmail.com by March 14th.

G’luck!

New issue out now

sandra — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:15:07 +0000

Spring is definitely in the air with Stellar this month and we’ve brought you a jam-packed issue. From tiny tweaks to brighten up your life and your home, to spring cleaning your body and rebooting your commute. Stay ahead of the fash-pack with the spring summer catwalk report and banish fashion faux pas forever with the 50 top style tips every girl should know. Cover girl, comedienne Jennifer Maguire talks about love, life lessons and babies, and four Irish celebs introduce us to their number one confidante in a crisis. All this plus:

- The beauty buys the top models just can’t live without.

- Look who’s stalking: Stay safe on the internet

- Get happy on your lunchbreak: one hour mood boosters

- Online dating according to Sarah Beeny

- Run for the body you’ve always wanted

UCD FASHION Show

sandra — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:31:52 +0000

Ahoy fashionistas! STELLAR is delighted to announce that this year we’re one of the proud sponsors of the UCD Fashion Show. It’s back for its 26th year and is taking place on the 21st and 22nd of February in O’Reilly Hall, UCD. As always, the event will showcase the up and coming Irish talent, with exciting awards for Model of the Year and Young Designer of the Year. As if that wasn’t enough there’ll be special celebrity guests in attendance as well as live music – definitely not one to be missed. Buy a ticket and not only will you be attending the glam event of the year but you’ll also be doing your bit for charity as all proceeds from the show will be donated to the Marc Owens Medical Fund.

For more info, check out www.facebook.com/pages/UCD-Fashion-Show

Stellar meets Diane Von Furstenberg

sandra — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:37:43 +0000

The Smell of Success

Fashion owes a massive debt to Diane Von Furstenberg for inventing the wrap dress back in 1973, but now it looks like the beauty world is going to indebted to the talented designer and former Princess on the back of her brand new signature scent, simply titled Diane. STELLAR caught up with the fashion legend to talk fashion, beauty and living without regrets.

What was the inspiration behind your new scent?

“The Frangipani flower I discovered in Bali, which is a very special place for me. And I love the violet because it is delicate, but also strong and mischievous. It is a powerful combination. All of my secrets of seduction are in the bottle!”

How did you ensure it would appeal to women all over the world?

“It helps to understand women, which I think I always have. And I do not design anything I would not wear. So I try to create something for myself that other women can relate to. DIANE was no different. It is very personal, yes, but it is a classic. It is a scent every woman can wear and feel like herself.”

Apart from your own perfume, what other fragrances do you wear?

“I only wear DIANE now but before it was created, I wore Joy and Diorissimo.”

What is your first olfactory memory?

“The smell of the woods after the rain.”

How important is scent in a woman’s beauty arsenal?

“Fragrance is the ultimate accessory! It is the only thing that stays in a room and in a man’s memory, after you have left. Every woman must wear perfume.”

What’s the best beauty tip you’ve picked up over the years?

“A photographer once told me to wear my hair curly…and I have ever sense. But the best tip I think is to be yourself, to be confident and that will be beautiful.”

What is always in your beauty bag?

“Tracie Martyn firming serum.”

Any plans to develop make-up products?

“There are always more plans! We will have another beautiful, light summer scent next year.”

If you could go back and talk to your 25-year-old self, what would you say?

“I would say go for it. You only regret the things you don’t do!”

What do you consider your best feature?

“My legs. And my heart!”

What are the greatest lessons life has taught you so far?

“The most important relationship is the relationship you have with yourself. If that is strong… if you know who you are and if you stay true to that, all of your other relationships will be stronger and more meaningful.”

How do you feel about ageing?

“Age is life… we should live it and never hide it!”

Your wrap dress is a design classic, what other garment do you wish you had invented first?

“That is hard… I am pretty happy with the wrap dress, but maybe blue jeans.”

What are the items every woman should own in their wardrobes?

“A black dress that travels well… a pair of really high heels, a crisp white shirt, a sleek trouser, and a beautiful ladylike bag.”

Do you believe luxury is just as important in these hard times?

“Quality is important. Luxury is different for everyone.”

Your new collection reveals a return to ladylike looks, what epitomises a lady in your opinion?

“A lady is a woman who knows herself and is not afraid to be that…she knows what she wants and goes after it.”

What items are you coveting for spring?

“I am obsessed with my Harper connect handbag because I can take my iPad with me everywhere and still look incredibly chic… so I am looking forward to all of the new colors it will come in for Spring.”

What is the secret of your success?

“I don’t know if there is a secret, exactly. I knew the kind of woman I wanted to be and I worked hard to become that woman. So know yourself and be willing to work hard. Maybe that is the secret.”

How do you think the DVF woman has changed over the years or has she?

“I think confidence is timeless. The DVF woman is always fearless, she is strong and beautiful and empowered.”

What other designers excite you?

“I have so many friends who are designers, I hate to name just a few. But I always loved Pucci and Halston, Galliano, and Prabal Gurung and Rodarte are fierce new talent.”

Any advice for anyone planning a career in fashion?

“Know what you want and go for it! Work hard. Find a way in and then be the first in the office and the last one to leave. People will notice.”

Do you ever worry about ‘the competition’?

“Not really. I am my own competition. I try to be the best version of myself. That is all we can do.”

Is retirement an option for you?

“I suppose it’s an option, but not one that I find very appealing.”

Any regrets?

“No. You only regret the things you don’t do… and I have done it all!”

DIANE is available nationwide, priced €69 for 50ml.

More from cover girl Lisa Cannon

sandra — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:18:38 +0000

WE LOVE LISA

We couldn’t fit Rosaleen McMeel’s entire interview with the lovely Lisa Cannon into the mag, so we’ve added some more exclusive extracts here just for you to enjoy.

On being maternal…

“I’ve a dog called Lulu who’s a Maltese and is semi-human. I treat her like a baby. But I like to think I’m maternal. I’m an only child but I have friends with kids and I’m considered ‘glam aunty Lisa’ and I’m godmother to loads of children. I was also a nanny in Paris for a number of months when I was younger and I’ve done tonnes of babysitting… so I’m not allergic or anything.”

On having it all…

“I don’t think anyone can have it all. You can work, you can have children, you can put all the hard work in, but I don’t think you can have everything. Even now I don’t have it all and I strive to have a harmonious work-life balance. I think you’re a fool to think you can. What does it mean anyway? You live your life, whether you have kids or not, a husband or not, and you just get on with it and you make the best of it as you can. I strive for contentment and to have people in my life who I cherish and cherish me. I think wanting it all is a selfish way to look at life. Why would you want that?”

On the quickest way to her heart…

“Probably a glass of Champagne, a good laugh, lots of candles and really good banter.”

On what she’s learned about love…

“Don’t go out with an actor. I’ve made some bad actor-choice decisions in the past. I can’t name names, but I have. They were quite full of their own self-importance and you don’t really get a look in with that. I once got invited to a chipper on Valentine’s Day and we had a nightlight stuck between us. Weirdly that didn’t work out. So, my love lesson is if someone invites you to a chipper, politely decline or better still sprint the other way.”

On her tips for breaking into the business…

“I’d say don’t take ‘no’ for an answer and do work for free, put the hours in and build up your CV. If you’ve got a better CV than Joe Bloggs beside you, you’re going to get the job. Go up to Ardmore and get tea and coffee for film directors even though you probably hate getting out of your bed at 4am, but it’s worth it to get a credit on your CV.”

On where she’d like to be in 10 years...

“I’d like to be content. I think the most important thing in life isn’t really to be happy, but to be content. You’re never really 100% happy all of the time. Content is better. I’d like to do more documentaries. I have great ideas, but I’d love to do something collaborative and maybe work with some of the dynamic people we have in TV3 to do something like that. But I don’t know how I’m going to squeeze a documentary in among all the red carpets.”

On her celebrity crushes...

“Al Pacino is definitely one. But I have really weird taste in men: Joaquin Phoenix, I just think he’s so weird and odd… So I probably need to stay away. He’s textbook crazy, I’d say. That’s probably why I like him. And I do like Johnny Depp, but he’s married to a beautiful French woman, isn’t he? So if we move away from actors, lets move into the other list of no-nos; musicians. I do like Steven Tyler who looks like an old shoe, but he’s so lovely and I do like Mick Jagger, the old wrinnkly rockers seem to do it for me.”

Win a 2012 Paperblanks diary

sandra — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:39:23 +0000

Paperblanks have been producing gorgeous writing journals and diaries for nearly 20 years. Made from acid-free, sustainable forest paper and 100% recycled binder boards, each diary is an individual blend of artistic expression and identity, of craft and writing, that comprises the uniqueness that is you. All you have to do is choose… and we have 15 2012 diaries to give away. All you have to do is answer the question below and send your answer, name, phone number and address to stellarcomps@gmail.com. Comp closes on midnight Jan 3rd.

How many days are in February this year?

Paperblanks diaries are available from Waterstones and start from €5.99

Win the Black Eyed Peas Experience

sandra — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:02:53 +0000

Get the party started in your living room with the world’s hottest group in the world’s hottest new dance game: The Black Eyed Peas Experience. New from Ubisoft and available on the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, it features 25 chart topping tracks from the Black Eyed Peas – including all of the biggest hits that transformed them into one of the biggest bands on the planet! You get to perform iconic dance moves alongside BEP members apl.de.ap, Fergie, Taboo and will.i.am, with professional choreography designed exclusively for the group. Take the party worldwide and jump on tour to experience all the energy and unforgettable venues inspired by their shows and music videos. The Black Eyed Peas Experience is the ultimate dance game and the best way to keep the party rocking so check out more info at http://blackeyedpeas-experience.ubi.com/.

Win one of five copies, worth €34.99 each (RRP) by answering the question below. Just send an email with BEP in the subject line to stellarcomps@gmail.com and include your answer, name, phone number and address.

What is the name of the female member of the Black Eyed Peas?

Competition closes on Jan 11th 2012. G’luck!