Category Archives: music

Bee mine

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

We all sometimes need a little pick me up to help us look and feel like the strong and powerful people we know we are. But if you can’t find the energy for that body-strengthening gym visit today, try a … Continue reading →

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Time to Talk … with Mandi Perkins, lead singer with of Verona

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

The name of Verona comes from one of Shakespeare’s earliest known play, ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’. With the smallest cast of any of the Shakespeare plays, the band imagined it as the underdog of sorts, surviving on the sheer virtue … Continue reading →

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Party and bullsh!t*

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

If you’re heading out to celebrate tonight – a wedding, birthday, engagement or just making it through the week – then do it in style with Bourjois Smokey Trio Eyeshadow in ‘Gris Party’ and Volume Clubbing Mascara – Black Party. The shadow … Continue reading →

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Time to Talk … with Fiona McCallion, writer, logophile* and music-lover

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

If you love cake and conversation, the musical genius of Josh Ritter, and the poetic mystery of Northern Ireland, then you’re sure to adore the company of Derry-based writer Fiona as much as I do. What is most important to … Continue reading →

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Time to talk … with Bauer

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

With indie chart hits including, ‘Feels Like Heaven’, ‘Connected’ and ‘Starting Again’, along with support slots for class acts like I Am Kloot, Snow Patrol & Turin Brakes under their communal belt, Bauer have already been making musical waves for … Continue reading →

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You’re effortless, you know you are*

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

For all of us who don’t do well in the morning, and really can’t get out of bed on a Monday without some determination, here’s a time saving product that will transform your actual bed head into chic bed head … Continue reading →

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What happened to the weekend?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Has Monday morning caught you unawares again? Are you still on weekend time? While I can’t turn the clock back for you, I can offer a way to hide those dark circles and less than wide-awake eyes. Stock up on bareMinerals SPF … Continue reading →

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Light up, light up …

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

… as if you have a choice. Name that song?* For those of you who want a simple way to shine, you’re in luck as L’Oréal Paris present Elvive Nutri-Gloss Crystal Shampoo. It’s specially designed for long, fine or dull … Continue reading →

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He bangs the drums

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

There are days for kicking back and going with the flow, and there are days when it’s time to make things happen. So boys, are you up for a day of feeling strong, powerful and in control – think Tom Cruise … Continue reading →

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Called out in the dark*

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Who fancies a bit of word association for a Wednesday? If I say ‘daytime’, what comes into your head? I think – light, bright and a time for sensible behaviour and hard work. But if I think of ‘nighttime’, I … Continue reading →

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