At Nouba, we love to get creative with our makeup, leaving the cold winter and entering into spring is the perfect excuse to do just that. But, it can be difficult to create a look that embraces festivities such as St. Patricks day whilst not making you look like a shamrock. Nouba has a brilliant…
Although we’re fully wrapped up in hats and scarves and the heating is still on full blast, the start of February means we’ve conquered the worst of the winter. The small stretch in the evenings and waking up to the sun already risen helps us look forward to the warmer months day by day.…
The name Jenny McCarthy is synonymous with Irish weddings. An industry powerhouse whose lens has been front and centre at nearly 2,000 nuptials spanning her 16-year career as a premier wedding photographer, including snapping the high-profile ceremonies of Pippa O’Connor, Glenda Gilson, Brian Dowling, Karen Koster, Lottie Ryan, Colette Fitzpatrick, Rosie Connolly, Suzanne Jackson and…
Storm Dennis might be ripping through the country right now but that doesn’t stop us dreaming about pedicures and open toe sandals. Early Spring is a great time to take a holiday. We all know that good weather can transform our mood and work wonders for our health. While it might be too early for…
Whether you’re planning a romantic meal with your loved one or opting for a ‘Galentines’ celebration with your favourite gal pals, February 14th calls for the perfect makeup look! Well get ready to fall head over heels for the gorgeous new products from the essence and Catrice Spring/Summer 2020 collections which have…
CUH Charity is to hold a special Mother’s Day Lunch on Sunday, 22nd March next month at Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork, to raise funds to provide a unique Neonatal Family Sanctum for mothers, babies and families at CUMH (Cork University Maternity Hospital). The Mother’s Day event promises to be a warm, fun event which…
When I entered the busy carpark at Ferrycarrig late one Friday evening I already knew I was in for a treat. The bustling hotel was holding a wedding and was fully booked for the weekend that I was staying and outsode there were some wedding guests looking stylish and content. It’s strange the way…
Time to grab a brush and let our inner makeup artist shine through! This fabulous gift set is the perfect present for those as obsessed with makeup as we are here at Hi HQ. For perfect results artists need the right tools, so true make-up artists and fans of the latest beauty trends love good…
You’ve probably heard skin care experts stress the importance of exfoliating. Turns out, they’re on to something. Apart from SPF, exfoliating two to three times per week is one of the most important things you can do for the overall health of your skin. Exfoliating is the process of ‘waking up’ the skin, which leads…
Some dread it. Others embrace it. It doesn’t matter which camp you are in, Valentines’ Day is hurtling down the tracks at us and it’s probably best to address it rather than ignore it. So we have five ways to make this Valentines’ Day stand out for you – whether your smugly coupled up or,…
