Ask A Model; With Chloe Arnold

NAME: Chloe Arnold

HAIR COLOUR: dark brown

EYE COLOR: brown

HEIGHT: 5'9"

BIRTH DATE:12th December

FAVORITE SCENT/PERFUME: The One by D&G

FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD: Paris and New York

PEOPLE SAY YOU LOOK LIKE: not sure really, not Irish any way....

HOMETOWN: Dublin

LIFELONG DREAM: To continue to be happy and healthy. Live life to the full and never compromise!

BEST BEAUTY SECRET: Drink plenty of water.

BEST CONFIDENCE-BOOSTING TIP: learn to like yourself,if you don't, how can anyone else like you?

WORDS TO LIVE BY:" However I may appear to be, the power and strength of the universe rests in me". Some people will try to bring you down but know that its only their insecurities and unhappiness driving their negativity.

ROLE MODEL/IDOL: I suppose my beautiful mummy, she is just wonderful!

MOST EMBARRASSING MODEL MOMENT: My stiletto coming off on the runway for a very big designers show.... won’t say who but they know who they are!!!!

I LOVE MODELING BECAUSE: Modeling is something that just happened for me, I didn't set out to be a model. I was scouted when I was 15 and it just went from there. I have always loved fashion and knew that something in it was always going to be a career possibility for me, so what better way than modeling to get contacts and get a feel for the industry! Modeling has given me the opportunity to make great friends, wear beautiful creations, meet such interesting and talented people, to see the world and of course not work conventional hours!

How do you stay in shape? (Aoife, 17, Mayo) I not very disciplined about exercising religiously, I hate the gym. I find it really boring and monotonous. I do love walking; I try to walk 3 times a week. I especially enjoy going for hill walks in the countryside. I do that most weekends. I also practice yoga every week. I find it really beneficial for calming my mind down and strengthening my core area.

How do I get my makeup to stay all day long without smearing? (Gemma, 15, Enniscorthy)

I'm not a massive makeup wearer when I'm not working to be quite honest, however when working on shoots etc the makeup artists tell me that a good primer is really effective for long lasting coverage. Laura Mercier do a great one that you put on before your base.

Which products do you use to keep your face clear? (Rachel, 14, Tullamore)

I don't have a particular product that I use, I'm always rushing or trying new products all the time. I would recommend drinking plenty of water-about 6-8 glasses a day minimum. Also eating lots of fresh fruit and veg is a must to flush out any toxins that may be giving you spots etc.

Models' skin always looks so soft and clear. My skin is rough, and lotion just doesn't seem to help. How do I get my skin to have such a healthy glow? (Sinéaid, 17, Listowel)

Well, what you see in magazines is never a true reflection of the models skin in reality. Lots of the time Ad campaigns and editorials are airbrushed giving the illusion of flawlessness, lighting and a great makeup team also are imperative for the overall look. However having said that models entire career is based on their appearance- they must be a blank canvas for the "artist" to work on. Looking after your skin is imperative and a must in this business. I would recommend exfloliating 3 times a week, if you don't have a good exfoliator or don't want to the spend money, use a wet warm face cloth and gently scrub it over your face. It should get rid of any gunk from daily debris. Then use an alcohol free toner to close your pores and finish with a light moisturiser.

MORE TIPS TRICKS AND INSPIRATIONAL WORDS TO COME FROM THE LOVELY CHLOE ARNOLD! And Please stay tuned, Chlo0e has her own website CoCoStyle.ie that will be up and running within the next few weeks!

Fall Cleaning!

With the onset of fall we all want to update our looks and clean out our closets. The best part of the new season is switching up our style and updating all our products!

Don't forget that when you splash out on new make up for the autumn months, it is important to keep all your tools at their working best.

Most cosmetic Zionists will assure you that it is of the utmost importance to clean up and condition your make up brushes on a weekly basis. Even I don't subscribe to this, it seems a bit mental, but it is important to keep them tidy!

Though most of the time we apply fresh make up to a spanking clean face, daily and routine touch ups are done to shiny, oily faces, slick with pollutants and germs. After that you stick the brush back into your make up bag or even worse - dip it back into some of your products!

So although I don't feel you need to donate a night each week to the sanitization of your beauty tools, I'm sure you see no why regular cleaning is important!

If you've spent a pretty penny on high end make up brushes you owe it to yourself to care for them properly as washing your brushes will make them last even longer!

Keep reading if you'd like some do it yourself tips for keeping them fresh!

• Start off by running the brush - handle up, bristle down - under some luke warm water in your clean bathroom sink. Swirl the brush in the water until the water runs clean.
• Add a small amount of gentle shampoo in to the palm of your hand and then gently dab the bristle tips into it.
• Rinse your hand and the brush thoroughly and then using a towel, wring out the water from the brush's tip. Make sure you get all the soap and water out of the brush so that it can retain it's original shape. Lay the brushes flat down on a towel to dry for a few hours.

**Always remember to be very careful when you share your make up brushes or pads with a gal pal because it may lead to an icky infection!***