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Drag queen Bonnie Ann Clyde talks to DCU

February 14, 2018

Former communications student, Bonnie Ann Clyde, who now performs at The George as a Drag Queen spoke to DCU students last week.

Beating the Christmas binge

February 7, 2018

The reality is that ‘new year new me’ is much easier said than done. The aftermath of excessive alcohol, greasy food and too many selection boxes can come back to smack us right in the face (or double chins). Rachael Martin shares her top tips for kickstarting a healthy lifestyle.

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Life through rose tinted filters

February 7, 2018

Instagram aesthetics have been around for a while now, but in recent years they’ve become almost vital to the success or brands and bloggers worldwide. Rachel Farrell explores the reasoning behind a perfectly curated social media feed.

Vegan this Christmas

December 6, 2017

With more and more people becoming vegan, there will be even more people hosting vegan christmas dinners this year, but what does that entail?

Grub Guide: San Lorenzo’s

December 6, 2017

When searching for a place in Dublin to grab a tasty brunch, specifically one that does a mean eggs benedict, the restaurant prides itself in serving “the brunch of champions” seems like the obvious choice.

Basics behind bulking and cutting

November 29, 2017

We live in a world where anything and everything is possible thanks to social media and the immediacy of sources and information on any given topic. An area that appears to be building up strength by

Get wiggy with it

November 29, 2017

Wigs have always been associated with dressing up for Halloween. Helen O’Neill takes a look at Hairspray’s new lace front wigs, changing that perception.

Soothe the winter itch

November 22, 2017

Winter weather can cause chaos with your skin, especially if you suffer from itchiness or eczema. Shauna Coen looks at how to prevent and soothe any irritation this winter.

The beauty review: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter foundation

November 22, 2017

Huda Beauty launched their new foundation range including 30 different shades so Edina Zejnilovic put it to the test in terms of wear and coverage.

Don’t fake it with makeup

November 15, 2017

Makeup can be pretty expensive so when there is fake cheap alternatives out there it it can be tempting to try. This is why you should never use fake makeup

Makeup guide for Men

November 15, 2017

An increasing amount of men are dabbling in the world of makeup and skincare today. This is a list of some products suitable for a men’s makeup look.

Flirting with misogyny

November 15, 2017

The #metoo campaign has faced some harsh criticism. Adam Daly spoke to Dr Rosaleen McElvaney to get an insight into this misogynistic mentality.

Pop culture costumes

October 26, 2017

Today, costumes are a reflection of how up to date you are with popular culture. Helen O’Neill discusses this Halloween’s top sources of inspiration.

The world of SFX and prosthetics at Halloween

October 25, 2017

Lifestyle editor, Katie Gallagher spoke to some makeup artists trained in prosthetics and sfx makeup coming up to a busy halloween period.

Stressed out skin

October 25, 2017

The life of a student can be very stressful and our skin can suffer as a result. Rachel Farrell tells us how to deal with stressed out skin.

His and hers: a skincare guide

October 25, 2017

Amy Rohu recently discovered her boyfriend’s face scrub. Since then, male skin care products have been her go to beauty buys. She gives us a rundown of her favourite new products.

Baby on board: parenting in a wheelchair

October 18, 2017

When Niamh Ni Ruari fell pregnant, she knew that her life would change forever. She tell us about what its like being both a mother and wheelchair user at university.

A girl’s guide to moving on

October 18, 2017

Róise McGagh and Aoibhin Mary Bryant give their top tips for dealing with a break up. Some new rules and some old.

The beauty review: Seventeen Contour kit

October 11, 2017

Contouring is a massive trend in the makeup world so Elsa McEvoy reviewed an affordable contour palette she’s tried recently.

The beauty review: Garnier Skin Active

October 11, 2017

Skincare is such an important step in your daily routine so Ellen reviewed Garnier’s new skincare range, Active skin to test if it is worth it.

The beauty review- Skinny Tan

October 11, 2017

Tanning Thursdays have become iconic in Ireland amongst us girls so Lifestyle editor, Katie reviewed a new tan release in Ireland, Skinny Tan.

Chasing health and happiness

October 11, 2017

Fitness vlogger and snapchat star, Siobhán O’ Hagan told to students in DCU last week how she took the risk of quitting her job to pursue health and happiness.

Lady Gaga’s chronic pain- what is fibromyalgia?

October 4, 2017

Fibromyalgia is hard to pronounce, hard to diagnose and even harder to live with. We take a look at the mysterious condition that caused Lady Gaga to cancel her European tour.

‘In The Night Garden’ – Winter Florals.

September 27, 2017

Florals were all over the runway and are going nowhere this autumn regardless of any previous connotation that they were refined to spring or summer.

Fenty Beauty breaks boundaries

September 27, 2017

Singer and superstar Rihanna has taken the beauty world by storm this month with her new makeup collection launch, Fenty Beauty.