UL Magazine. Issue 1 2016

ULSTER LIFE MAGAZINE | MARCH 2016

2016’s Must-have Fashion

FASHIONWEEKSprings into21st Season

WITH EVE BRANNON

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fashionistas in their fifties and beyond, as well as

the re-introduction of the Fashion & Retail Awards,

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A leading stylist in Northern Ireland, Eve Brannon has a wealth of experience in the industry. Each month she offers a fashion focus into the most coveted designers, trends and styles of the season.

GET AHEAD WITH 2016’SMUST-HAVES

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As much as the passing of

New Year means we are

technically in the ‘new season’

and we love pouring over

the latest looks strutting

down catwalks well ahead of

schedule, it can be ever so

frustrating waiting those long

transitional months before we

can actually buy and wear.

Instead of waiting for the

shops to fill up with gloriously

fresh trends and the weather

to actually change, why not

indulge in a few key pieces

that will see you floating

into the new season trend-

ready? What’s more, you

can purchase them now!

We’re all sick of the sight

of sale dregs, fed up with

our go-to knitwear and ready

to pack away the practical

winter coats, so let’s perk up

our winter wardrobes and

integrate them with a few little

pops of SS’16 style to get a

head start on the season.

Don’t panic, we’re not

talking bare legs and crop

tops just yet, spring is still

a distant ray of light away:

these key pieces are good to

go and are super-accessible

in stores now. Even better,

you may already own some

of 2016’s revival pieces, so

dust off the cobwebs…

Cold Shoulder TopsWhether it’s just a sneak peak

or full cold shoulder, here’s

a trend that will last through

the cold spell into the summer

sun. Sexy shoulders are the

flesh to flash right now.

The Backless ShoeThe Babouche, the slipper,

the flat mule… whatever you

wish to call them, the backless

shoe is the style of the season.

Seen at countless shows,

from Jil Sander to Victoria

Beckham and Céline, this

flawless footwear is your super-

versatile throw-and-go shoe.

The New ShirtLike us, are you bored of

the button-up? Fortunately

spring sees the classic white

shirt revamped. Fresh details

update this smart separate –

asymmetric hemlines, balloon

sleeves and oversized bows,

Zimmermann SS’16

The backless shoe

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Contact:Eve Brannon, Fashion Stylist and JournalistW: evebrannonfashionstyling.comE: info@evebrannonfashion

styling.comT: 0 (44)78 1759 7067

to name a few. Our favourite

is the high ruffle neck,

Victorian-inspired blouse,

spotted on the catwalks of

Alexander McQueen and

Zimmermann. Until the

temperatures heat up, layer

yours under a cashmere knit.

ChokersThey’ve been around for a

while and are not showing any

signs of hibernating for the

next season. We will continue

to adorn them in every

carnation: oversized metallic,

beaded, velvet and intricate

charm chokers. The latest

IT-style is the lariat choker:

double chain and pendant.

Oversized CardigansSo, picture the chunkiest,

oversized, granny cardi you own

and dust it off, as cosy casuals

enjoy a spring-style makeover.

Think feminine, thrown-together

styling – layer your knit over

a silky slip dress, satin cami or

floaty midi skirt. For inspiration

check out Christopher Kane ’s

take on restyling this staple.Christopher Kane SS’16

Chokers

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Northern Ireland

School of modelling

held the prestigious

Miss International competition

in the Clayton Hotel Belfast

in June 2015 to give three

lucky ladies the once in a life

time chance to model abroad

on an all paid professional

fashion shoot in Portugal with

a highly prestigious team of

makeup artists, hairdressers,

designer gowns and a top

of the range photographer.

Whilst staying in a fabulous

5 star accommodation.

Agency to open mid-year

anyone interested in joining

please contact Ann through

details provided. Here is a

glimpse at our winners and

the fabulous CC-Harriett.

Left-right: Little Miss International 2015, Shaeleigh Faulkner; Miss Teen International 2015, Kristen Kavanagh and Miss International 2015, Model-Maria Devlin

Northern Ireland School of Modelling

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MUALynda Strain Make-up ArtistMullaghbawn, NewryT: 02830 889427

HairdresserEden Hair StudioEnniskillen, BT747EGT: 028 6632 2672

Bridal BoutiqueSerendipity Bridal Boutique63 Main StreetFivemiletown, BT75 0LD T. 02889 521 371E. [email protected]

PhotographerSam McDermott ABIPP APPANI LSWPPUnit 8C office 5, Kilroot Business ParkCarrickfergus, BT38 7PRwww.sammcdermott photographer.com

Northern Ireland School of Modelling-EST 42 Yrs.Ann ConnorBen MadiganBelfast, BT36T: 07877292189E: [email protected] ofmodellinguk.co.uk

International model: CC-Harriett; Makeup up by Lynda Strain MUA and hair Eden Hair and beauty; Dress by Serendipity bridal boutique

MISS INTERNATIONAL 2015Model-Maria Devlin; Makeup up by Lynda Strain MUA and hair Eden Hair and beauty; Dress by Serendipity bridal boutique

LITTLE MISS INTERNATIONAL 2015Model- Shaeleigh Faulkner; Makeup up by Lynda Strain MUA and hair Eden Hair and beauty

MISS TEEN INTERNATIONAL 2015Model-Kristen Kavanagh; Makeup up by Lynda Strain MUA and hair Eden Hair and beauty; Dress by Serendipity bridal boutique

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1. Cinderella lipsA new cosmetic trend with

women is called ‘Cinderella

lips - The quick and painless

procedure uses saline solution

to temporarily plump the

lips for up to 12 hours

A topical numbing cream

is applied to the area for 15

minutes before the saline is

injected into the lips, instantly

Luscious LipsWITH LUSCIOUS LIPS NOW AN EVER INCREASING TREND WITH FEMALES, MADE FASHIONABLE BY CELEBRITIES SUCH AS KYLIE JENNER. WE LOOK AT WAYS YOU CAN ACHIEVE THIS LOOK.

plumping them and increasing

the volume.Unlike fillers,

the results wear off after 12

hours and are absorbed into

the body with no risks of

side effects or infection.

2 Injectable lip fillerLip augmentation is a cosmetic

procedure that can give you

fuller, plumper lips. These

days, injectable dermal filler

is the most commonly used

method of lip augmentation.

There are many types of

dermal fillers that can be

injected in your lips and

around your mouth. But

the most common fillers

today are products that

contain substances similar to

hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic

acid is a natural substance

found in the body. It helps

increase volume in your

lips. These types of dermal

fillers are sometimes called

"hyaluronic acid fillers."

3 Lipstick How the lipstick is applied can

give the illusion of plumper

fuller lips and the use of a

lipliner pencil can give this

effect. Also on the market, are

some forms of lip plumper.

Women with thin lips should

avoid darker colours and

also use a lip gloss to give a

greater illusion of fullness.

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For 2016 I decided to start the year working on the premise that

beauty comes from within and it is more than just skin deep. And now that we're in February I can see some great results, with not a potion in sight!

NEW YEAR, NEW ME... WELL, ACTUALLY, JUST OLDER ME, BUT MAYBE A SLIGHTLY LESS BEDRAGGLED ME THAN PREVIOUS JANUARYS.

Spa SleuthThe first item on my

to-do list for 2016 was the FitFodder.com #30DAYCHALLENGE which entails dropping consumption of all alcohol, caffeine and refined sugar as well as maintaining a dedication to fitness through at least 3 FitFodder

PT sessions per week in 30 days. The rationale behind the timespan is that just over 4 weeks will allow the body to forget old habits and establish healthier new ones. I was told - and now I know for myself - that this is not a quick fix and nor is it a crash diet. It is a healthy life

By Cathy Martin

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choice which is sustainable and realistic in terms of a long-term lifestyle goal.

But back to the plan - not only does the FitFodder team send you healthy, fresh and ready-to-cook produce which is high in protein (and lean in terms of fat) directly to your door, the team can also allocate their official nutritionist Gillian Killner to assess your food intake before the programme starts and chat to you about where you might face pitfalls, challenges and so much more. And before that again, the medical experts at 352 Healthcare can also take bloods (for glucose, cholesterol and kidney statistics) plus other details like at a pre-programme assessment just to be 100% certain. Over the 30 days I realised that I was essentially addicted to sugar - it was so hard to give up and on days 2-3-4 and 5 I was falling asleep everywhere, I had no idea how much false energy sugar had been providing me. Caffeine was easy because I rarely drink tea or coffee and don’t drink fizzy drinks at all, I upped my water intake to 2.5/3L per day and increased my boiled

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water + fresh lemon slices to about 3 cups per day. Alcohol was easy enough although I did break on Day 21 with a few glasses of cava which in turn led to a takeaway the next day. I was well and truly off the wagon for 24 hours!

On the whole though, my skin, hair, nails and digestion all improved. I lost a little bit of weight (but that wasn’t my goal) and despite a few dodgy moods at the beginning

(think 'hangry' 24/7) I felt so much better overall. I learnt that improving your lifestyle and diet can work wonders for skin and beauty - and it just takes a little bit of effort to focus on the long term goal over the short term craving to get you through. A result for me!

After working beauty from the inside out, I decided to work top-to-bottom next; so I headed to The Dressing Room in

Holywood for a Nioxin scalp renew dermabrasion treatment. We diligently exfoliate our faces and bodies, but what about the skin on our heads? As most of don't see it on a regular basis thanks to long locks, we never even think about how we treat our scalps – but being the gateway to healthy hair, exfoliating it helps promote hair growth.

As a self-confessed dry shampoo addict (who isn't nowadays?), I'd been

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overloading my scalp with products, causing congestion so in a bid to 'reset' my scalp I booked in with The Dressing Room for what was basically it's an anti-ageing facial for the scalp to accelerate the removal of stubborn scalp debris and build up around the follicle sites such as dead skin cells and oil.

The first step was a quick assessment of the hair and scalp to choose the system best suited to the

hair type (in my case it was system 5, normal-to-thin looking chemically treated hair). Next up the team used the Nioscope (which is a specialised magnifier to study the scalp, it can show clients before and after images of their scalp via an iPad just in front of them - and super close up scalp shots can be a wee bit scary it has to be said!). But the results are visual, obvious and immediate. Then, the science bit - the

scalp renew dermabrasion treatment was applied all over my scalp on dry hair, massaged for 1 minute and left to process for 10 minutes while I relaxed. It felt minty cold but comfortable and cool. This was followed by the Nioxin 3 part system cleanser, revitaliser and scalp treatment (all massaged in diligently!) and, to finish, a teeny drop of the rejuvenating elixir and a blow dry as normal. My scalp was reassessed with the nioscope and I noticed visible improvements with much healthier looking hair. Firstly my hair looked swishy and shiny and felt insanely soft, with a weightlessness that lasted weeks. My roots felt lighter than ever, all my congestion appeared to have cleared and I was washing my hair (and dry-shampooing it) less frequently – bonus! I've arming myself with the at-home Scalp Renew Dermabrasion Treatment to keep the build-up minimal and the skin cells turning over.

The whole process took approximately an hour and a half and costs £45, which is not a bad investment for great, healthy hair.

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My hair isn’t straight and it isn’t curly, it’s just big. Every day after washing, drying and straightening it, as soon as I leave the house it’s huge again!

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This alone would make the treatment worthwhile but the best bit is that my hair now stays straight and smooth all day long.

The process was so simple and really relaxing as I don’t often get to take time out to relax in a salon. Christine washed my hair until squeaky clean to get rid of any product build up. The product was then applied, my hair was blast dried and straightened to lock the treatment in and at this stage I could already see how amazing it was going to be. It was then re-washed, blast dried and without the use of any straighteners the results were fabulous!

I’d never dream of leaving the house without straightening my hair and for at least the next twelve weeks I don’t need them at all which will definitely improve the health of my hair.

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On Thursday 4th February 2016 plus size fashion brand Yours

Clothing opened a brand new store in the Richmond Shopping Centre, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It’s the brands third store opening in Northern Ireland with many more planned for the future.

Resh Dorka, Managing Director at Yours Clothing commented, “We are excited to have opened our third store in Northern Ireland this year. To be able to bring the Yours Clothing brand to a new market, by offering the latest fashions in sizes 14-36 for exceptional prices, has been our promise to our customers. We want our customers to have a unique and enjoyable shopping experience.”

The store will be opening it’s doors at 10am and Yours Clothing will be offering £5 off each customer’s first purchase, when they sign up to the Yours Clothing emails. Customers need to sign up

YOURS CLOTHING OPENS NEW STORE IN DERRY CITY

It’s allYours!

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before the store opening to qualify. They will then receive an email the day before the store launch with a voucher for them to present in store. Customers can sign up for the offer at www.YoursClothing.co.uk.

The new Yours Clothing store features all of the unique details that Yours Clothing customers have come to expect from the brand, such as the talking changing rooms that compliments you as try on the latest fashions and friendly staff that are real fans of the brand.

Yours Clothing have a fantastic range of clothing in sizes 14-36, designed to fit and flatter, including the latest fashions in evening and daywear, all at highly competitive prices. Yours Clothing is committed to offering a range of plus size clothing to customers that is both stylish and great value.

yoursclothing.co.uk

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On the weekend of the 16/17th April 2016 chartered architects in

every corner of Northern Ireland will be opening their offices to volunteer their time and expertise to help raise funds for cancer research.

The Ask An Architect initiative will give members of the public the opportunity to get expert advice from a chartered

Ask An Architect

architect on building projects of all shapes and sizes. For an hour long consultation people will be asked to make a £40 charitable donation to the Jill Todd Trust which was set up to commemorate Jill whose life was taken by cancer. Jill was 23 and the daughter of local architect Barrie Todd. The Trust will present all funds raised through Ask An Architect to the Cancer Research

Centre, Belfast via its affiliated charity the Friends of the Cancer Centre.

The initiative is being organised by the Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA), PLACE - The Architecture Centre and the Jill Todd Trust.

An online booking system is being set up which will allow you to select the architect and the particular time slot of that weekend that suits you best. The booking system will go live around six weeks ahead of the Ask An Architect weekend. To make sure you get first pick, follow the organisers on Twitter and Facebook. More details will be made available nearer the time. Watch this space

Any architects who want to register their interest in volunteering for the Ask An Architect initiative or any other organisations that would like to support the initiative should contact Ciarán Fox, Director of RSUA, at [email protected].

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SPREAD A LITTLE LOVE THROUGHOUT YOUR DECOR THIS MONTH BY INJECTING SOME

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Home is where the heart is

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LSA Flower Collection vase £38, Bedeck Linen Green, Dungannon

& Lisburn Road, Belfast

Vegas circus light £39, cultfurniture.com

Catherine Lansfield vintage cushion £12, very.co.uk

SOPHIA VICTORIA JOY personalised mason jar £11.95, notonthehighstreet.com

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KYLEIGH’S PAPERCUTS framed art £22, notonthehighstreet.com

Carnival ‘LOVE’ light £20, findmeagift.co.uk

Painted heart mural £23.50:m, muralswallpaper.co.uk

LSA Bar Collection champagne bucket £56, Bedeck Linen Green, Dungannon & Lisburn Road, Belfast

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Porto Stoneware plate £8, thewhitecompany.com

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Champagne ice bucket £99, champagne goblets £58 per pair, cuddle throw £200: Get 20% 8th - 13th February

Arrangement of Roses carried by Angel doves £300: 20% off 8th – 13th February

Ten Square Hotel provides an elegant setting to enjoy our Afternoon Tea

with a twist, consisting of freshly made finger sandwiches, a colourful

array of freshly prepared tea pastries, as well as traditional baked

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Only £19.95 per personAvailable Daily from 2pm - 4.30pm

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Following the launch

of this season’s

West Coast Cooler

FASHIONWEEK, our

fashion pages are brimming

with the hottest trends due to

hit the busiest catwalk in town

this March. Returning for its

21st season, FASHIONWEEK

kicks off from 10-13 March with

a superb schedule, including

nightly catwalk shows, a ‘Fifty

over Fifty’ show and the return

of the Fashion Awards, so there

is no better place to get your

fashion fix than at the West

Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK

shows. The full FASHIONWEEK

schedule is available online at

www.belfastfashionweek.com,

tickets are priced at £20 (or £30

for FROW) and are available

by calling 028 9024 6609.

The full show schedule is available online at www.belfastfashionweek.com, along with further details of this season’s trends plus links to all participant retailers and sponsors. Tickets are available now from the Belfast Welcome Centre on

T: 028 9024 6609 or via the website, www.belfastfashionweek.com

S/S 16 Fashion Trend Report

Kevin Jon Orange Jumpsuit, POR @ Blush Boutique

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Bashful brights are staples for any fashionista’s Spring/Summer wardrobe, so pop and block until you drop. Think contrasting fabrics and colour clashes for a bold look.

Splash of Colour

Orange Lace Up Culotte Suit, £24.99 @ DV8

Principles by BDL Cobalt Midi

Dress, £55 @ Debenhams at

CastleCourt

Butterfly by Matthew Williamson

Backpack, £45 @ Debenhams at CastleCourt

Modern Compact Rib Skirt, £40 @ Topshop at

Victoria Square

Swing Coat, £55 @ Next

Heart Print Blouse, £40 @ Topshop at

Victoria Square

Floozie by Frost French Red Heart Sunglasses,

£16 @ Debenhams at CastleCourt

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Ditch the loose fits and think made-to-measure as tailoring resurges this season on the FASHIONWEEK catwalk. Team slim-fit denims with chambray shirts for that classic masculine look in denim-to-die-for.

Masculine Maturity

Raspberry Mouliné Knit Crew Neck Sweater, £59, Dark Denim Jean, £59.95 @ Remus Uomo

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Chambray Blue Three Piece Suit, £199, Navy Knitted Cotton Tee, £49 @ Remus Uomo

Red Shirt, £29.99 @ DV8

Navy Denim Jeans £25 @ Next

Dip Dye Sweater, £32 @ Next

Stone Mac, £90 @ Next

J by Jasper Conran Taupe Bow Detail Drivers, £65 @ Debenhams at CastleCourt

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Grace Neills is firmly back on the map as one of the top attractions in Donaghadee.

33 High Street, Donaghadee, Co.Down, BT21 0AH

T: 028 9188 4595Email E: [email protected] W: www.graceneills.com

1b Donaghadee Road, Groomsport, Co. Down, BT19 6LGT: (028) 9146 4229 W: stablesandgordonssuite.co.uk

Check out our Gordons Suite, perfect for all occasionsWeddings • Christenings • Family Gatherings • Parties • Christmas Parties

COMING SOON JANUARY 2016New Year • New Menu • Newly Refurbished Bistro

WHAT’S ON


Beauty Bootcamp.Whether you want to polish up your professional look or

wow at the weekends, Ireland’s first Beauty Bootcamp is

the ultimate platform for learning how to style yourself like

a red-carpet-regular from Image magazine’s award-winning

Beauty Editor Liz Dwyer. Running in Belfast on selected

Saturdays in February, March and April for £65 pp. Tel: 028

9099 5744 or Email: [email protected]

Castle EspieFrom Saturday 13 February to

Sunday 20 March the world’s

most popular toy will bring

families closer to nature at

Castle Espie Wetland Centre

near Comber. The Giant

LEGO® Brick Animal Trail

will see nine Lego sculptures

sitting among some of their

real-life cousins. The awesome

models, which include a giant

otter, a massive mallard and a

colossal kingfisher, will form a

trail for kids (and big kids) to

inspire them to build a better

future for nature. Follow the

trail around the nature reserve

to discover how many LEGO

bricks have been used to make

each animal. Visitors can also

enter a competition to win

their own LEGO kit. There is

no extra cost to meet the giant

LEGO brick animals at Castle

Espie Wetland Centre, the trail

is included in the admission

price. Book online at www.

wwt.org.uk/castleespie/lego

to save 10% on admission.

WHAT’S ON


Mothers Day 6th MarchIf you are looking a special treat for Valentines or Mothers

Day, the Titanic have a wonderful afternoon tea treat.

Step back in time to a period of luxury, elegance and 5-star

service as you enjoy our luxurious menu featuring a delicious

selection of finger sandwiches, classic scones with Cornish

clotted cream, mouth-watering cakes and exquisite éclairs

and French Fancies! - See more at: titanicbelfast.com.

Afternoon Tea - £25pp Afternoon Tea including a glass

of Prosecco - £30pp Afternoon Tea including a glass of

Champagne - £35pp Children’s Afternoon Tea - £10pp.

Odyssey Arts at Odyssey Cinemas will screen; As you like it live from the National Theatre

on 25th February at 7pm. Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change. Disguising

herself as a boy, Rosalind embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love.

This marks the start of a great programme of events at Odyssey Cinemas including screenings

of live theatre, Opera and Concerts more information available at www.odysseycinema.co.uk

Tickets for As you Like it are available at www.odysseycinemas.co.uk at a cost of £12.

Annie – The Musical 23RD Feb – 27th Feb. ANNIE,

the world’s favourite family

musical, comes to Derry/

Londonderry for 1 week only,

starring Birds of a Feather star

Lesley Joseph as the tyrannical

Miss Hannigan. Set is New York

brave young Annie is forced to

live a life of misery and torment

at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage

her luck changes when she

is chosen to spend Christmas

at the residence of famous

billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.

Spiteful Miss Hannigan has

other ideas and hatches a plan

to spoil Annie’s search. One

of the great musical classics,

this show has songs and

entertainment for every age.

www.millenniumforum.co.uk

BEAUTY


With Valentine’s

Day

approaching

it is the ideal

time to give some much needed

TLC to our skin. The extreme

weather changes, central

heating, car heaters and the

winter environment generally

causes our skin to become more

sensitive, dry or dehydrated.

When the skin is dehydrated

it is dull, lacking moisture, can

have dry patches and fine lines

are more visible. Increasing

your water intake will help

the skin in general. The skin is

the largest organ in our body

though it is the last to receive

any water. That is why it is

very important to treat the

top layers of the skin with a

correct daily skincare regime.

Dry skins are lacking oil, have

dry flaky areas and lines are

more visible. Gentle cleansing,

changing your moisturiser,

adding a night time serum

into your routine and making

sure you are exfoliating twice

a week will help the effects

of the winter on our skin. For

sensitive skins or skins that

have become sensitised it is

vital to protect the skins barrier

function. This will prevent

damage and protect the

already stimulated capillaries.

Using a physical SPF rather

than a chemical SPF will help

this but also by avoiding harsh

products and investing in a

good moisturiser. In the salon

on a professional level we use

electrical facial treatments and

look at the current products

you are using to see if there

are any changes are needed.

The Guinot Hydradermie2

facial is an excellent choice

and is one of our most popular

treatments. It is a full facial

treatment using galvanic and

high frequency currents. This

facial also includes a pressure

point lymph drainage massage

and a treatment mask. It

rehydrates and penetrates

deeper into our skin layers

than manual application can

to treat fine lines and wrinkles.

Preventing premature aging

of the skin means less deep

lines in the future. A regular

facial treatment every 4-8

weeks is recommended or

start off with a course of four,

one a week for four weeks.

Beauty Culture1a Bloomfield Road BelfastBT5 5LR

T: 028 9046 0100E: [email protected]

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FITNESS


New Year, New You..?

By Eve Brannon

So here we are again:

another season

behind us, full of

family gatherings,

holiday parties and festive

feasts. With January comes

the predictable promise of a

fresh start. However, behind

the seductive lure of “New

Year, New You” lies a common,

yet obvious pattern. Starting

the New Year with the same

intentions that the ‘old you’

has proclaimed every year for

the last… how many years?

Obediently signing up to a

fancy bells and whistles gym

membership every January

may be the best choice you

will make this year, but if (like

many of us) it hasn’t quite

worked out for you in the

long term as yet, perhaps it’s

time for a fresh approach.

More than two thirds of us

will have started 2016 with

the greatest of intentions and

THE DEFINITION OF ‘INSANITY’: “DOING THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND EXPECTING DIFFERENT RESULTS” - ALBERT EINSTEIN

joined a gym. Whilst this is a

positive step and a great idea

in theory, despite our best

intentions new research has

shown that by February, over

a third of us will have quietly

called up and cancelled our

sparkly new gym membership

before we’ve even worked up

a sweat. Or, in a potentially

more depressing outcome:

we don’t cancel the payments

and will continue to pay out to

sit on the sofa of an evening.

With the average person only

getting around to cancelling

this membership after 18

months, as a nation we’re

wasting £37 million a year on

unused gym memberships.

So why is this the case?

Research shows an astonishing

three quarters of us feel we

need motivating in order to

exercise at all and shockingly,

a massive four in five Brits

who do make it as far as the

gym floor will consider giving

up after a mere 20 minutes

of ‘self-supervised’ exercise.

Without being too harsh,

various factors can take a

little of the blame: dark,

out of there, with a spring in

your step! These classes run

around the clock from 6am

– 7.30pm, so I have found it

easy to slot into my routine.

With a variety of offerings from

beginners’ classes to private

sessions, there are options

for all needs and abilities.

Reform understand that

life is busy, so using the free

app means it is simple to

book and manage your own

schedule, with no contracts

or small print. For just £10 for

the first two classes, there’s

really nothing to lose and I can

thoroughly recommend it to

beat those New Year blues!

FITNESS


Reform StudiosFirst Floor 607 - 613 Lisburn RoadBelfastBT9 6GT

T: 07840 389004E: [email protected]

facebook.com/reformbarre

@reformbarre

@reformbarre

shorter, colder days and hectic

work schedules aren’t the

ingredients of motivation.

However, I’m a firm believer

that variety is the spice of

life… if you are interested

in commencing a ‘new’ New

Year’s resolution, read on and

possibly change your pattern.

Reform Studio offers a

55-minute instructor-led

workout that addresses various

elements harmoniously:

challenging the core, building

strength and flexibility, while

enhancing balance and

coordination – all through the

medium of Reformer Pilates. I

am six weeks into my training

at Reform and can honestly

say it has been a breath of

fresh air. The sessions are full

of variety, which keeps the

body guessing and the mind

busy. The 55 minutes tick by

and before you know it you’re

WEDDINGS

Weddings at Loughshorewww.loughshorehotel.com

Rosalyn and Ryan Byrne

recently married in Dungiven

Chapel. The Wedding reception

was at their private home

in Drumsurn, just outside

Dungiven. The Couple say they

wanted to utilise the gorgeous

grounds and keep everything

homely and comfortable for

invited guests so they had

a lavish marquee reception

just behind their home.

Her Dress was 'Galia Lahav'

and shoes by Jimmy Choo.

Rosalyn loved the simplicity

and elegance of the dress and

of course the fact that it had

an edge with the embroidered

back and train. The Couples

honeymoon began in Vegas

where they stayed a few nights

before hiring a car and traveling

across the US via Death Valley,

up to Yosemite National

Park, across to San Francisco,

down to Santa Barbara, then

into LA where they stayed in

Beverly Hills for a few nights,

The couple also had a lot of

small town stops en route.

Wedding Photography

by Sam McDermott,

www.sammcdermott

photographer.com

WEDDINGS

Weddings at Ten Squarewww.tensquare.co.uk

WEDDINGS


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Upcoming Wedding FairsSunday 14th Feb: Newry, Magill Entertainments Live Band Showcase. Canal Court Hotel & SpaEntry: Free, 2pm – 5pm

Sunday 21st Feb: Derry/ Londonderry, Millennium ForumEntry: Free, 12pm – 6pm

Sunday 21st Feb: Belfast, Europa Hotel wedding show.Entry Free, 1pm – 4pm

Sunday 28th Feb- Armagh, Spring wedding Show, Armagh City HotelFree Entry, 2pm – 5pm

Sunday 8th May: Belfast , The vintage & Handmade wedding fair, Belfast Castle£3 Entry Free, 12pm – 5pm

Belfast Loughshore Hotel. Spring Bridal

Fayre Sunday March 20th from

2pm to 5pm

EXPERT


THIS WEEK DR DAVID MURNAGHAN LOOKS AT FACIAL AESTHETICS SUCH AS BOTOX AND DERMAL FILLERS.

Mouth full

If you’re feeling dismayed

at the unwelcome

effects that another year,

and another season of

excess, have taken on your

looks, you might have begun

wondering if there’s anything

you can do about it. With that

in mind, this month we ask

2016 Irish Dentistry Rising

Star* Dr David Murnaghan

about facial aesthetics such

as Botox and dermal fillers,

with an eye on reports of

risky practice across the UK.

Are facial aesthetics worth the risk?It really depends on where

you go to get them. There’s

no reason whatsoever why

patients should be putting

themselves at risk because

non-surgical treatments like

Botox and dermal fillers are

inherently safe procedures

and there are clear guidelines

for their use. For example,

in the UK, Botox can only

be prescribed by a qualified

medical professional after a

consultation with the patient

– you can’t just walk into a

clinic and get injected no

questions asked, at least you’re

not supposed to be able to.

The problem is unqualified

people are attracting patients

with cut price treatments,

ignoring the guidelines and

causing life changing damage,

as reported in The Times just

before Christmas (http://www.

thetimes.co.uk/tto/health/

news/article4645278.ece).

How do facial aesthetics work?Botox blocks signals from the

nerves to the muscles. It’s

most often used on forehead

lines, the lines around the

eyes known as crow’s feet,

and frown lines. Dermal fillers

are made from hyaluronic

acid, a natural substance that

attracts water to the skin and

plumps it up. Hyaluronic acid

depletes with age, so dermal

fillers are simply a top up on

the areas of your face most

affected; usually fine lines

around the nose, mouth, lips,

cheeks and forehead. Both

treatments are temporary

and last around three months

but longer with top-ups.

Who can I trust with my face?Dental practices are your safest

bet. It makes sense when

you think about it because

dentists study the anatomy

of the face for their entire

careers and are probably more

experienced than anyone at

facial injections. On top of

that many dental practices

employ a medical doctor for

facial aesthetics so the patient

benefits from the combined

experience of two disciplines.

For example at Boyne Dental

& Implant Clinic we have Dr

Orlaith O’Daly, who is a GP,

and myself doing the facial

aesthetics work. You’ll find

that responsible practitioners

EXPERT


Ireland’s mostadvanceddental practicehas arrived

Boyne Dental & Implant Clinic,The Old Courthouse, 4 LudlowStreet, Navan.

Call us or register online to see what 21st-century dentistry looks like

Tel. +353 169 71295www.boynedental.ie

Mouth full always seek subtle results and

use their products sparingly

with extreme care, never ever

going for the ‘frozen face’ look.

Another advantage of

choosing a dental practice

is they are run according

to hospital grade clinical

standards, which may not

always be the case for high

street beauticians. And when

you’re in a building with

experts in different types

of cosmetic dentistry like

at Boyne Dental & Implant

Clinic, you’ll be advised if

there are other ways you

can complement your

makeover at the same time.

When are Botox and fillers appropriate?Anyone over 18 can get facial

aesthetics, but they are most

popular with older patients

because of their ability to

smooth away the signs of

ageing. Anti-wrinkle injections

such as Botox reduce lines

caused by movements in

the face, which deepen with

age. Fillers add volume and

dampen static lines, and are

especially effective on the lips.

How much do they cost?Dermal and lip fillers are E350

per syringe. Botox is E225

for one area, E295 for two

and E345 for three areas.

Boyne Dental & implant ClinicThe Old Court House4 Ludlow StreetNavan, Co Meath

T: 00353 4690 28683E: [email protected]

For a facial aesthetics consultation visit www.boynedental.ie or call +353 1697 1295. Boyne Dental & Implant Clinic is located at The Old Courthouse, 4 Ludlow Street, Navan, Co Meath.

*Boyne Dental &

Implant Clinic has been

nominated as a finalist in

the following categories

of the 2016 Irish Dentistry

Awards, to be decided on

January 29 in Dublin:

Practice of the Year – Leinster

Best Patient CareBest TeamBest Rising Star –

Dr.David Murnaghan

Best High TechnologyMost Attractive PracticeMost Improved Practice

Q&A


E stablished in 2000 Beauty Culture has been a successful salon

for over fourteen years. Awarded the prestigious Irish beauty salon of the year in 2003. In May 2014 the long term manager of Beauty Culture (Caroline Purdy) took over the business as the new

owner and proprietor of the new premises on Bloomfield Road

Tell us about how you ended up where you are today? After completing my GCSEs at Newtownbreda high school I started working in the NPO Connswater store. I worked part time

while studying and having a placement for my NVQ level two. When I was moving onto my NVQ level three I started working for the Lisa in the original Beauty Culture. While continuing to further my education in the salon brands at 19 I became head therapist, shortly after we won Beauty Salon of the year for Ireland then I became salon manager at 21 when the business expanded. In May 2014 Lisa was moving away to live and the business in Ballyhackamore was closing and I had the great opportunity to open a brand new Beauty Culture on Bloomfield Road, with all the senior staff working with me. Since then all our senior staff have become Dermalogica ‘skin experts’ and we continue to bring in the latest treatments.

Is there a typical day and if so what might that look like?My day starts with answering emails, writing to-do lists and checking stock levels. Treating clients with a variety of different treatments we offer throughout the rest of the day.

“Expect to study hard as it’s an ever changing and expanding business, you will need to be prepared because this never stops.”

Beauty Culture

Q&A

What do you enjoy most about running your own business?I am a very passionate about running all aspects of the business. If I need to be flexible with my working hours I can be. Whether to suit my clients or my childcare arrangements.

Have you any advice for someone wanting to get into the Beauty industry?Expect to study hard as it’s an ever changing and expanding business, you will need to be prepared because this never stops. Getting a good placement or first job does help. It’s very important to have a interest in several aspects of beauty when starting out.

You’re Chancellor of the Exchequer for the day. What would you change to help business in NI?A lot of businesses in the service industry struggle to pay the quarterly vat bill. As a result some small businesses avoid expanding, stocking more products and employing more staff. I would higher the threshold before

you have to start to pay vat or reduce the 20% vat rate for smaller to medium businesses.

What would you do if you won the lottery?Give a lot to friends and family to pay off their mortgages and to mental health and cancer research charities. I would invest and expand the Beauty Culture brand.

One Word!Favourite Restaurant? Marco Pierre White steakhouse bar and grill BelfastDrink? ProseccoHoliday Destination? Portugal3 famous dinner party guests?Michelle Obama, Marco Pierre White and Malala Yousafzai.Describe yourself in 3 words.Emotional, passionate, creative.

Beauty Culture1a Bloomfield Road BelfastBT5 5LR

T: 02890460100E: [email protected]

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UL Magazine. Issue 1 2016