Last weekend I was the laziest person in history however a package landed on my desk that really caught my eye. Cocoa Brown have yet to fail me in terms of price point or product performance but I was admittedly slightly skepical in relation to the tin of body make up that landed on my…
Swan Lake If you’ve never seen “Swan Lake”, now’s the time! Cork City Ballet is back, and the company’s full length production of this ballet lays claim to a legacy that extends back to its premiere at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1895. Speaking at the recent launch of ‘Swan Lake’, Artistic Director Alan…
As a beauty writer I am duty bound to find and reserach the best products coming to market in the next few months and being over 40 I am both realistic in my expectations as well as honest in my reviews. Two brands that have always come up trumps in the anti-ageing department for me…
It is official, autumn has arrived! We are putting away the flip flops and sandals and investing in some funky socks (well ok maybe that is just the Hi HQ team )but…….. We all love seeing the new season trends and when it comes to your tootsies, they are sure to love the…
Søstrene Grene’s new lifestyle collection has a range of new products for the kitchen, living room, bathroom and hallway. The collection is being launched in three releases, Thursday 5th, 12th and 19th September 2019 in all Søstrene Grene stores worldwide, including Georges Street Dublin 2, Dun Laoghaire, Blanchardstown, Cork, Limerick, Athlone, Belfast, Newry and Bangor. Søstrene Grene…
If you have recently returned from the sun or have just been mistreating your tresses in general then listen up! Help is always at hand and I have chosen some of my favourite products to give your barnet a boost this summer. Pharmcy brands are sometimes overlooked but these specialist products will help you maintain…
Let’s face it, blend is your friend when it comes to make up, especially foundation. With that in mind Real Techniques have once again come up with the goods for us. Sam and Nic never cease to amaze me with their incredibly innovative brushes. They are the easiest to clean also and dry super quickly…
Autumn is fast approaching and I love to buy Irish, especially whe pieces are multifuctional and tell a story. I have recently come across a designer based in Dublin called Sarah Swan. Beautiful gifting ideas the super-fine digitally-printed oversized scarves are produced in Italy in limited-edition small quantities from the Irish designer’s original photography.…
Who is suffering from pre payday blues? With a full week to payday at Hi Hq we are feedling like a treat to cheer us up, but we still have to eat so we are looking to update our look without spending big. Hello Catrice, which is available in Penneys and pharamacies nationwide. Whether you…
Cask also took home the title of Cocktail Bar of the Year for the third year running, while Bar Manager of the Year went to Cask’s Andy Ferreira. Cask in Cork took home the highest honour on the night at the Bar of the Year Awards 2019, winning Bar of the Year for the second…