How Cute?!?

For all the talk there has been about too many models posing in bikinis, and all the flack these ladies get about not being proper models, at the end of the day they are adorable, bubbly and seemingly fun loving girls making a living. Not to mention that they are all gorge. Say what you will about hair extensions, make up and fake tan, I think these girls are lovely and I love this picture! Check out Showbiz.ie for the full article and more snaps...Let us be honest - not too many women could look that good in get ups like that! FaBuLoUs!! xxox

Spotted Out - Mid November 09

As you can probably tell, I've been really slacking the past week! I'm really sorry folks and I promise the rest of my Recession Era Shopping Posts are coming shortly but for now, wet your style whistle with some Society news courtesy of of one of my many gLaM spies! xxox "The Annual Race Against Breast Cancer Day recently took place at Leopardstown Pavillion. Ireland's glitterati were out in force to help raise money for Breast Cancer Ireland. The guest list was scattered with many high profile guests. Rosanna Davison arrived looking radiant in a black and red coat which she wore over a stunning dress. Rosanna was accompanied by Wesley Quirke and her parents. Chris de Burgh even gave a highly appreciated impromptu live performance at the event. Rosanna was joined at her table by model best friend Laura Toogood, who made her first public appearance since darkening her hair. A number of well known personalities were in attendance including TV stars, Brendan Courtney, Sinead Desmond and Aisling O’Loughlin. Assets models Sarah McGovern and Aoife Cogan turned heads in their striking outfits. Mary Kennedy acted as MC for the afternoon. Tina Koumarianos of Image magazine wore a striking hat and former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds had the pleasure of celebrating his birthday on the day. The event, which is now in its fourth year of running, raised over €290,000 for Breast Cancer Ireland"

Winter Hue....

Come the winter months most of us see the colours of our wardrobe transition slowly from bright neons or pale pastels to deeper, richer tones and holiday-esq colours but, your clothing isn't the only way to update your look and feel more in season. Take a cue from the lovely Laura Toogood and darken your tresses as well!Richard Keaveney is the colourist who transformed Miss Toogood from blond to brunette. Richard is part of the the wonderful Keaveney family, who founders of Peter Mark, and is one of the top colourist. Just when we though Laura's eyes couldn't be any more GORGE, this new colour totally makes those baby blues pop! Jeal of Laura's new look, than check out the Peter Mark link above and find a salon near you!

Give In To Temptation NOW

We Love models here at Cineal Saoil, even former models turned-something elses (insert actor, musician etc. here). We love former models turned something-elses who are dating current models that we already love. We love love love models.

That out of the way, none of the afore-referenced reasons honestly have anything to do with our love of Justin Manville and his latest single 'Temptation'. This love is purely for his raw, unadulterated talent. Like a sexier version of Sting meeting a hipper version of Jack Johnson, Justin has such a great vibe running through all his music and this latest single has a really naughty up-beat to it. I cannot stop humming this tune! Great track to blast while driving, fun to throw on while you are getting ready for a night out. I played it three times last night while I was making dinner! Just a super good song and as you can see above, very glam video!

The song is available on www.downloadmusic.ie for 99c. To get it, go to the site or text "MUSIC 4033" to 57501 and then go online and download! If you aren't tech savvy get old school and head to HMV Grafton Street, Henry Street or Tower Records and enjoy! Definitely check Justin Manville's tunes out, you will not be sorry! http://www.justinmanville.com/

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!

Eyes All Over This City

So, I may be stuck in bed with the Swan Flu (I've re-named it, Swine sounds awful!) but I've got eyes everywhere kiddies! ome of the country's most gorge celagutites and models were out and about this week as I lay coughing up a lung in my apartment! Here's what went on our FaB capital; Monday: The Conrad hotel hosted the annual Marie Curie Fashion Show.

Working the catwalk for this noble cause were: Suzanne McCabe, Laura Toogood, Aisling Pugh, Diana Donnelly, Louise Kavanagh, Georgia Salpa and Nadia Forde. Looks and ensembles from from Marks & Spencer as well as Arnotts delighted those who attended!

Tuesday: Zuku by KSO Launch and Fashion show organised by stylist, Roxanne Parker at the Attic on Henry Street.

Spotted at the fete?Assets model Laura Toogood rocking a long, black, Gothic-style skirt with a white corset by Coast. Fellow Assets model and musician Una Gibney was on hand in a gorgeous navy number by Chloe dress. Author Marisa Mackle donned fitted purple dress with a coordinating and very on trendy purple necklace. Noirin Kelly of Big Brother 'fame' was every inch the recessionista-fashionista in a black and silver sequined dress copped in Dunnes Stores while Xpose's Karen Koster looked stunning in pink dress from the new collection being shown. A bevvy of Assets models strutted down the runway including, Amy Ronning, Aoife Cogan, Sarah Morrissey and Yomiko.

Jealousy is coursing through my veins! Sounds like another gLaM week in Dublin! xxox kiddies!

White Hot Night in the Capital

Entertainment.ie has a FAB gallery of all the comings and goings last night when Residence held the Samsung Pearl White Mobile Launch.

Danielle Bux, or I suppose we should say Lineker now!, was on hand to help Samsung and other FAB people launch the latest Blackberry in the Pearl collection.

The recession seemed outa sigh and outa mind last night as the event was quite reminiscent of days of yore (or should I say more!) With a white theme and busting goodie-bags that even included the new coveted phone, Dublin's 'It' girls were out in force and - we think - gave the gorgeous lingerie model a run for her money!

Models Sarah Kavanagh, Ruth O'Neil, Louise Kavanagh, Laura Toogood, Charlotte McCabe and Naomi Cullen all looked gorge in their gleaming white!

The party was filled with TV3's best and brightest as Glenda Gilson, Aisling O'Loughlin, Lisa Cannon, and newbie Sean Munsanje were all their rubbing elbows and get all the latest goss we're sure!

Check out the Herald to hear Mrs Lineker's thoughts of our city and her new found married life!

*photos courtesy of entertainment ireland*

Spotted Out - Racing Edition

While plenty of racing fans headed to Leopardstown on Saturday for some serious horsey action, there were two other very good reasons to hit the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes - Celag Watching and Fashion! With a €5,000 shopping voucher up for grabs chic ladies swarmed the racecourse in their finest, and the competition was as fierce off the track is it was on! A keen equestrian herself, our girl Laura Toogood, remarked of the Stakes "Sea the Stars stole the show, [he] ran a superb race." As for the fashion stakes? Miss Tooogod pretty much stole the show herself! Coming in 3rd in the Ladies Best Dressed Race, Laura was stunning in a turquoise (nobody wears this colour better than she!) LK Bennet dress with a matching handbag. Being a recessionista-fashionista after our own heart, she completed the look with shoes from Penney's and topped it all off with a phenomenal hat she scooped up at Debenhams. Chic, talented, a brilliant shopper and smart! We'd hate her if she wasn't one of the sweetest girls on earth! TV3's newest member of the Xpose Team, Sean Musjane, was on hand to dole out the awards with sponsor Lipton's Grainne Galvin. The two searched high and low around the track, narrowing it down to 10 finalist and finally a top 3. Gift certs from fab boutiques like Lara and Fran & Jane were up for grabs as well as a weekend stay at Monart Spa. Ok I know, now the important part - who was there!! Celebs, socialites and models all buzzed about Leopardstown on the day. As mentioned model (and absolute doll) Laura Toogood enjoyed the race with boyfriend Nicky Arnold, VBFF Rosanna Davison, Rosie's other half the gorge Wesley Quirke, and the lovely and talented Marissa Mackle. Miss Mackle was oh so FAB in a green and black patterned dress from BT2. The totally glamorous Chloe Arnold kept it chic in greys and blacks on the arm of her boyfriend, the musician Justin Manville. There was a strong Assets vibe on race day, as the agency's lovely ladies strutted the catwalk within the Lipton's tent for a special fashion show. Naomi Cullen and Aoife Cogan showed off hot new threads, with Kerri Ingram and Julie Kavanagh worked the crowd for Lanson Champagne. Also from the TV3 family, Dennis Kirwan was about interviewing sporting heroes from Eamonn Coughlan, Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn and rugby god Rob Kearney in part of the ALL-Ireland Championship Weekend. There you have it, another weekend in the life of the FAB and wonderful! As I am stuck in doors this weekend I have to thank my FAB informant for keeping me abreast of this weekend's happs! xxox enjoy your Sunday kiddies!