I have some news & reviews Ladies!

Once you try out the sleep rollers (which I would highly recommend) you should think about your nails and how you can make them potentially the most amazing the world has ever seen!
I have designed 'Lipstick Gossip' nails in collaboration with Dolly Nails and I may be prejudiced (definitely) but I think they are the business :)

I have gotten a lot of questions about a dark lipstick I wore to the premiere of 'The Sweeney' during the Summer. It is shade #04 of the Kate Moss Rimmel lipstick range. I love it! It has great staying power and the vamp-lip look is the epitome of style this season.

In fact the entire range is very feminine. If dark lipstick is not your g-string on a chicken wing there is a wide variety of choice in colours for ladies of all tastes.

I really enjoyed company mag the other day. I sat in a cafe and had a vanilla latte in a cup as big as a small bucket and trawled through the pages. I loved the 'fashion speak' vocab list. You dolls should pick it up. I love when magazines are handbag sized.

I am ridiculously excited about my street style photoshoot with Stellar magazine tomorrow. At 5'3 this will be a day where I will feel like a tall lady & channel the fabulous crazy 'Tyra Banks smiling with my eyes mantra' !!! :-) I am wondering what to wear in light of embracing Autumn and whether I should go for a sleek high ponytail or wavy locks! If this is my biggest issue things are looking good. I am a huge fan of Stellar magazine so tomorrow is a pretty cool event.

I hope everyone is having a lovely week! And remember..

Be Bold, Be Brave & misbehave.

xo L

Threw me for a 'Looper' @ the Film Fest!

I recently attended the Film Fest hosted in Cineworld Dublin. Many films, previews and trailers were aired exclusively at the event which was the place to be for cinephiles nationwide. I covered the Film Fest for www.afterdark.ie My review of 'Looper' is now up online.

Click here to read the review of 'Looper' which hits Irish cinemas September 28th.

The make-up special effects were amazing in the film. Joseph Gordon Levitt looked remarkably believable as a young Bruce Willis.

xo L

Megawhite Teeth whitening - Tried and tested!

I may look like something out of Alien Vs Predator but I am in fact getting my teeth whitened. A venture I had never tried before so I was excited for a pain-free process that would yield noticeable results. Megawhite perform an express laser teeth whitening treatment with the full procedure carried out within 30 minutes or less, the Mega White teeth whitening experience is simple, safe, fast, and effective with a guaranteed improvement, some clients can achieve 12 shades in just one visit. My teeth reacted well to the procedure and I left thrilled with the result.

Cutting edge technology and 21st century equipment combined with the exclusive Megawhite whitening product leaves clients with a celebrity white smile in less than 30 minutes.

Click here to check out 'Megawhite' teeth whitening on Facebook!

Check out my new gnashers! I think it has really enhanced them. There is nothing nicer than feeling confident about your smile. As a red lipstick connoisseur I love to feel like my teeth stand out against the colour of a statement lipstick, like my personal favorite 'Lady Danger' by mac which I am wearing in the image below.

My teeth post-whitening

For the smile of your dreams contact the Megawhite customer service team. You can call  086 3424809 to book an appointment @ the clinic located in the Dartmouth Court, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.

What do you think? Would you try teeth- whitening?

xo L

Style of Dublin Celebrity Fashion Show in aid of ABII!

The Dublin Fashion Festival has come to a close... Read my Fashion.ie article to absorb all the fashion & gossip from The Style of Dublin-Celebrity Fashion Show in aid of Acquired Brain Injury Ireland <3  Dublin Housewives cast gets steamy, Calum Best canoodles his new squeeze, Brian Kennedy sings a few tunes. Style Guru Brendan Courtney talks the talk and Dublin’s celebrities & sexiest models walk the walk down a red carpet in 37 Dawson Street and support a great cause! <3

Click here to read my article: 'Catwalk Kisses at 37!'

 

xo L

Lipstick Gossip shortlisted for Blog Awards Ireland!

I am very happy that I have been shortlisted for an award in the categories of 'Best Fashion and Beauty Blog' and 'Best Popculture Blog' for the Blog Awards Ireland.

Woooooo! Excitement!!!! 

Beauty and Fashion are two passions of my life so I am very humbled and delighted I got to this point.
I love styling and make-up copious amounts! And this blog has been my channel as not only a Journalist, but a fashion and beauty connoisseur with an appetite for pop culture to be showcase what is going on!

Hopefully I will make it all the way! Keep your eyes peeled!

xo L

Get Dolled with GiGi pro make-up brushes!

I have found the dream make-up brushes without the hefty price tag! In the image above I have used the brushes to do my eye make-up and foundation for a striking night time look. I couldn't believe the matte finish and the high-quality of brushes. I picked them up at the Ultimate Girl's Day Out in the RDS. The brushes are the best I have ever used. The brand is Gigi Pro. They are very affordable and compete with the extortionate prices of make-up brushes of premium brands in the high street nowadays! Lipstick Gossip has a set to give away to one lucky reader!

If you want to win a set of these brushes all you have to do is tell me why YOU deserve a set of GiGi Professional brushes! Email me your answer to:

lipstickgossippodcast@gmail.com

Click here to find GiGi Pro on Facebook!

xo L

Laura Whitmore to open Boots Blanchardstown!

MTV's finest Dubliner Laura to cut ribbon at Dublin’s newest beauty & health paradise this Wednesday in Blanchardstown! I caught up with the young presenter at the IFTA's earlier this February when she was arm in arm with her beau Danny O' Reilly from The Coronas. It is so great that she will be opening the huge Boots store in Blanchardstown. Will I see you there?

“I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here” and MTV presenter Laura Whitmore will be on hand this Wednesday, 12 September 2012 to open the new 1,100 sq ft Boots Ireland flagship store in Blanchardstown Centre. This will be the largest Boots store opening in Ireland and the UK in 2012 and will replace the two smaller Boots stores in the shopping mall.

The new store will offer a premium beauty hall including brands such as Lancôme, Clinique, Smashbox, Elizabeth Arden and Estee Lauder.  The full No7 range will also be available in the store offering the new ‘No7 Foundation Match Made Service’ which helps women to discover their perfect foundation shade and type for their skin in just minutes. What's more, the store will offer a full pharmacy and healthcare offering as well as vitamins, cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances, helping people to feel good every day.  Photo products, electrical beauty and baby products will also available.

The first 100 customers to visit the store will receive a Boots gift bag!! So exciting!!
                                                                                                     

Boots Ireland pharmacists work at the heart of local communities and with 71 stores, 66 of which are pharmacy stores, across Ireland. Their high street and community healthcare expertise provides an excellent model for engaging, informing and inspiring the public about their health.

The huge Boots in Blanch will be your one-stop- health and beauty shop!

So excited for the launch Wednesday to catch up with Laura Whitmore!

xo L

Electric Picnic Withdrawal Symptoms!

A week later and I wish I could go back in time to Electric Picnic. The atmosphere was infectious, the obscure bands exciting and the main stage acts like The Cure and The Killers were out of this world!!!!! The VIP area was a hive of activity. I did interviews at the Body & Soul area and caught up with some of the quirkiest festival-goers and individuals you can imagine.

I high-fived Bono, interviewed Wallis Bird, talked fashion with Paul Galvin and all in all embraced the festival mood! To read all about my adventures clicking the link below:

Electric Picnic - Can we go back? Read about it on fashion.ie !

You can 'HYPE' my festival look on lookbook.nu!

http://lookbook.nu/lipstickgossip

As well as covering the event as a fashion correspondent I was also a reporter for 'In Colour' on RTE 2xm. The show was broadcast on 06/09/12 from Stradbally on site at the Electric Picnic and looked back over the Electric Picnic weekend. You can listen back to the show on the RTE radio player by clicking the link below: 

Click here to listen to an hour long show about Electric Picnic featuring all the best music, news and views from the weekend!

What a weekend! The weather was unreal as were the acts. Wouldn't miss it for the world next year.

xo L

Snow white and the macbook pro!

I ordered a really cute hand-painted transfer online from America for my laptop. I just received it in the post after a two week wait. As a Disney obsessive it seemed perfect - well if the shoe fits! What I love most about the transfer is how detailed and colorful it is. It is like Snow White just jumped off the screen with the apple alight in her hands. Additionally, It is the perfect size for the macbook and adds a bit of magic to my equipment. Check it out for yourself!

We all need a bit of disney in our lives - and for the modern woman 'mac decals' are the way to go!

xo L

Clothes Encounter: Lana Fever ensues!

Irish fashionistas are very excited for H&M’s Autumn campaign featuring Lana Del Rey — Photos of the siren looking ready for autumn surfaced with the stunning Vogue Italia cover girl posing in thick knit cardigans, jumpers, dresses and coats. There will also feature a short film starring Lana Del Rey for the fashion line, which will include her cover of “Blue Velvet”. The songstress may love slipping in to her blue jeans BUT we’ll be seeing her on buses and appearing in glossy magazines wearing the new range inspired by her sixties glam personal style.

 “H&M confirmed that Del Rey will indeed be the global face of H&M’s Autumn advertising — with a second campaign planned for winter.” 

And judging by the 1960‘s vibe of the images which H&M tweeted that are now viral on fan sites it seems Del Rey has finally gained notoriety in the style stakes. 

The one bag I love to have in my possession is the Lana Del Rey Mulberry Bag. This Mulberry Bag will be iconic, in my opinion it already knocks the 'Alexa' off the shelves. Sienna Miller was one of the first celebrities in line to grab this coveted, yet practical arm candy. Mulberry creative director Emma Hill first met the starlet last year and was enticed by her unique, enchanting voice. Aren't we all? Love or hate her this beauty is making her mark. She has famously said she wants her life 'to be as beautiful as a work of art.'  A consummate lover of Mulberry and brand ambassador Del Rey has said:

"Mulberry hasn't jumped on the trend bandwagon and it has a good mix of glamour, this collection is gorgeous."

It is effortlessly chic. As a handbag connoisseur I was intrigued to watch how this masterpiece was made...  Check out this video Mulberry put up on youtube today called 'Del Rey: The Making of a Mulberry Icon'

xo L

She's a 'Supercreep' on fashion.ie!

I have joined the writing panel for fashion.ie! I am very happy to be writing for such a great original site. My first article is based on my interview with Irish street wear designer Lizzie Fitzpatrick who modelled her range for me. Needless to say, I was very impressed.

To read all about it and check out the article on fashion.ie:  Click here to read 'Supercreep - Word is on the Street'

xo L

Lipstick Gossip on the RTE Fashion Blog aggregate!

Lipstick Gossip has been on the RTE Fashion blog aggregate for a few months now. At the moment you can check out my post's about the Ultimate Girls Day Out tickets competition in association with www.miinto.ie - Also you can read about Lipstick Gossip @ Leopardstown Racecourse on the RTÉ.ie Fashion blogs aggregate! The blog aggregate is constantly updated.

Click here... www.rte.ie/lifestyle/fashion/blog/  ♥

Make sure to click into the 'blogs' section on the RTE Fashion homepage and the aggregate is on your right. Also, you can check out some of my personal styling on Lookbook.nu:

http://lookbook.nu/lipstickgossip

xo L

Lipstick Gossip @ Electric Picnic!

I found out this week Lipstick Gossip is covering Electric Picnic! I am very excited to submerge myself in my two favorite things - Music and style. With The Killers, Azealia Banks, Elbow, Ed Sheeran, The XX, Grimes, Wallis Bird, Kimbra, Christy Moore, The Vaccines andThe Cure among many other amazing acts to look out for I am going weak at the knees. These are the four leading ladies in the Electric Picnic Star Style Stakes - Who will be the one to watch?

The Cure are the stuff of legend - and have been the ruling class since the '80s. Are you excited to see them?

My favorite song from The Cure is 'Friday I'm in Love' a very iconic tune: 

Who is your favorite act @ Electric Picnic 2012? There are thoughts that in the absence of Oxegen Festival this year that Electric Picnic will be bigger, better and as standalone as ever before.

These are some of the top acts at Electric Picnic this year..

What is your festival gear? Do you much it up casual in wellies and daisy duke shorts, or hippy style in maxi heaven or take the neon flashy look? The look below is very eccentric but in many ways that is what makes each look effortlessly cool. To pull off an outfit or a look in general your best accessory is without fail - Confidence. Follow your instincts!

I will have all the latest news and views about what is going on in the press & VIP area @ Electric Picnic 2012 exclusively here on Lipstick Gossip - Stay tuned....

xo L