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Beauty and Fashion In The Pink
Orla Kielys lovely, colorful expressive bags offers that basic human thing, happiness. And its not just the ordinary folk who are great fans of Orla Kielys lovely, colorful expressive bags. Young Hollywood loves her style too, as Kirsten Dunst, Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson have all been spotted brandishing Orla Kiely bags or clad in her retro-style. Read more below….
Orla Kiely - Happiness In The Bag
The seriously talented Irish designer Oral Kiely, described as a "quiet force" in the fashion industry, along with her partner Dermott Rowan, has built a hugely successful global brand in no time at all.
Instantly recognizable, it is amazing at the number of women I see on a daily basis strolling along with one of Kiely's beautiful, colorful, retro style bags, clothing and accessories. Certainly Orla Kiely has become a distinguished name in the British fashion industry, describing herself as an "Irish designer based in London". But many of us may not be aware of just how enormous the Orla Kiely brand has become worldwide.
Kielys work, heavily influenced by 1950s to 1970s Scandinavian designs and favored for its nostalgic charm and wit, now sells extensively throughout the world. In the past five years export sales have trebled, winning the company the top prize at the UK Fashion Export Awards earlier this month. Truly a women’s designer oral Kiely is now rated her as among her top five designers.
So next time you are out and about look out for stylish mums, managing their kids, pram and her Orla Kiely handbag all at the same time!
Eco-Advice For Everyone
Sophie Uliano offers easy, practical green tips:
In Gorgeously Green, Sophie offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life. Each chapter covers topics from beauty to fitness, shopping to your kitchen—even your transportation. Whether it's finding the right lipstick, making dinner, buying gifts, or picking out a hot new outfit, finally, there is a book that tackles your daily eco-challenges with a take-charge plan. Just consider Sophie your go-to girl with all the eco-solutions. Find out how to:
Green your entire beauty regime
Detoxify your home
Indulge in guilt-free shopping
Adopt a home fitness routine
Prepare eco-licious treats
Give your kitchen a green makeover
Become more aware of your impact on the earth
Beauty Wisdom From Our Experts:
Always Exfoliate: When your skin looks dull use an exfoliate to help slough off dead cells, which will ultimately help with moisture adsorption. Exfoliation can be refreshing too and the difference may well surprise you!
Super Eye Brightening Trick: Applying concealer to the spot just next to the inner corner of the eye will open up your eyes, and give you a fresh and bright eyed look.
Two shades of foundation!: It is a really good idea to have two shades of foundation – one for winter, and one slightly darker for summer when your skin colour tends to darken even unintentionally. This may seem obvious but it is amazing how many of us stick to our old favourite foundation all year round.
Powder Not Great For Dry Skin: If you find that your skin feels dry, limit your powder use to a light dusting around the nose, forehead and chin.
Tap! Tap! Tap! It is important to tap off excess powder blush from your brush before you apply. It is much easier and more natural looking to build colour gradually in a few light layers.
Always Use Lip-liner: Your lipstick and gloss will last much longer if you line and fill in the lips with lip-liner before applying colour.
The Eyebrow Crowns The Face: Never forget your eyebrows! Gently fill in sparse areas or holes in your eyebrow with creamy eye pencil. For a natural look also layer a light dusting of face power on top of that.
Black eyeliner For Georgeous, Sexy Eyes: Black eyeliner is the ultimate secret to georgeous, sexy eyes. Layer black on top of your normal liner on the upper lash line only and see the difference!