S! TV: Want fierce and fabulous brows? Here’s how to do it at home

Jul 14, 2015

As part of a new S! TV series, we'll be finding out the answers to some of our viewers' most pressing beauty questions, with the help of make-up artist Stephan Ulvund Øien from IsaDora Global.

This week, Stephan schools us on how to get strong, on-trend brows at home. As well as having the right tools – a brow pencil, pigmented powder, brow gel, angled brush and more – it's also important to work with the natural line and arch of your brows to ensure they still suit your face shape.

If you want brows to make Kylie and Cara envious, take a look…

S! TV: Expert gives advice on where to apply powder

Jul 6, 2015

by Amber Saunders

As part of a new S! TV series, we’ll be finding out the answers to some of our viewers’ most pressing beauty questions, with the help of make-up artist Stephan Ulvund Øien from IsaDora Global.

We all know that we should use powder when applying our make-up, but we don’t always know exactly where on our faces we should be putting it.

In this new video, Stephan gives the best advice on where you should apply powder.

S! TV: Discover the secret to a healthy lifestyle and glowing skin

Jul 1, 2015

by Amber Saunders

If you were wondering how Sam Smith, James Corden and Boy George achieved such dramatic weight losses, we have the answer for you.

S! TV went to Brown Thomas to meet Amelia Freer, author of ‘Eat. Nourish. Glow’ and celebrity nutritionist.

Amelia gave us some great tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle – and how to lose weight in the process.

S! TV: Get ahead and discover the trends for autumn 2015

Jun 24, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Thankfully it’s not yet time to pack our bikinis away, but it never hurts to be thinking ahead. With July soon closing in, it won’t be long before we will need to get our heads around what styles are in this coming autumn.

S! TV’s Rebecca went to the launch of the Arnotts' autumn ranger and found out exactly what you need to have in your wardrobe next season.

With a huge emphasis on autumnal colours and plenty of faux fur, this new collection will take the sting out of leaving the sun behind.

S! TV: Expert gives advice on how to apply blush

Jun 23, 2015

by Amber Saunders

As part of a new S! TV series, we'll be finding out the answers to some of our viewers' most pressing beauty questions, with the help of make-up artist Stephan Ulvund Øien from IsaDora Global.

When applying blush, it can be difficult to know exactly where you need to apply it.

In this new video, Stephan gives us an expert guide on how to correctly apply blush.

S! TV: Expert make-up artist reveals how to get rid of dark circles

Jun 10, 2015

by Amber Saunders

As part of the S! TV series, leading make-up artist Stephan Ulvund Øien from IsaDora Global gives his expert advice on how to hide dark circles.

Simply applying foundation and hoping that your circles blend in unfortunately isn’t going to cut it, but do not fear, as Stephan explains exactly what is needed to get rid of dark blemishes.

In this new video, see how to tailor your make-up regime to suit your individual skin tone and get rid of dark circles for good.

S! TV: Concealer pro tips from an expert make-up artist

Jun 3, 2015

by Amber Saunders

As part of a new S! TV series, we'll be finding out the answers to some of our viewers' most pressing beauty questions, with the help of make-up artist Stephan Ulvund Øien from IsaDora Global.

When choosing concealer it can be hard to know what shade to go for, especially if you're looking for a product to highlight and correct at the same time.

In this new video, Stephan gives us some expert tips for choosing and applying concealer for a truly flawless finish.

S! TV: The Irish love story that’s finally returning home

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Jun 2, 2015

by Amber Saunders

What started as a small indie film dreamt up by Irish director John Carney and Frames frontman Glen Hansard has grown into something much more than that.

From winning an Oscar for Best Original Song to breaking records on Broadway as a stage musical, Once's simple love story and beautiful music have charmed audiences around the world.

Now, Once is returning home to the streets of Dublin once again with a summer run of the stage show at the Olympia Theatre.

Previews kick off on July 4th, with the show's official run starting on July 14th.

S! TV's Niamh Geaney headed along to the Olympia to chat to the show's stars Megan Riordan and Tom Parsons between rehearsals – and to get a personal performance of the musical's iconic song, Falling Slowly.

Ticket prices start at €29.50 and are on sale now from ticketmaster.ie, and of course you can follow the show on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.

S! TV: We check out the future of Irish fashion

May 29, 2015

by Amber Saunders

The annual fashion showcase from the students of Dublin's National College of Art and Design is one of the landmark events of the Irish style industry.

Earlier this week, S! TV's Niamh Geaney headed along to the show at the Grafton Suite in the Westbury Hotel to check out some of the incredible designs on show this year, and to talk to the very talented students behind each piece.

Famous NCAD alumni include Philip Treacy and Simone Rocha, so this year's students had some very big shoes to fill.

Fifteen designers took part in the event, each showing six pieces from their own collection. Brown Thomas Fashion Director Shelley Corkery was also on hand on the night to choose one lucky student as the 2015 Designer to Watch. This years winner, Daniel Roden, took home a €4,000 bursary, as well as the chance to showcase his designs on the Brown Thomas fashion floor later this year.

Check out some of the beautiful pieces on show in the video above…

S! TV: An expert make-up artist gives us the lowdown on primer

May 22, 2015

by Amber Saunders

As part of a new S! TV series, we'll be finding out the answers to some of our viewers' most pressing beauty questions, with the help of make-up artist Stephan Ulvund Øien from IsaDora Global.

First up this week, Stephan gives us some expert insights into using primer to mattify, brighten, highlight, and, most importantly, prime your face for foundation so it stays in place all day long.

Any make-up artist will tell you that primer should be a key part of your cosmetics arsenal, but so many of us don't use one. We bet Stephan will change your mind…

S! TV: Our summer style wishlist is getting longer and longer…

May 13, 2015

by Amber Saunders

With pops of bold colour, stunning florals and some seriously gorgeous retro-inspired swimwear on show, we were in heaven this morning at the launch of Heatons' summer range.

From boho festival style to printed beach cover-ups, it looks like the hardest part this season will be choosing which pieces to buy.

S! TV's Lisa Kavanagh spoke to stylist Courtney Smith after the show to get the lowdown on the new Heatons range which hits stores this week… and of course to get her tips on what to pack for a summer getaway.

S! TV: Is your make-up bag festival ready?

May 12, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Festival season is well and truly on the way, but before you start rooting out your tent and wellies, it's important to ensure your make-up bag is ready to go, too.

Boots kicked off the fun with the Boots Summer Party at House on Leeson Street, showcasing the best of this year's festival looks, and S! TV were on hand to get some expert tips and tricks.

Lisa Kavanagh caught up with Seventeen Make-Up Ambassador Vanesa Guallar to find out how best to achieve that natural summer glow, as well as how to keep your make-up looking perfect all day long.