Annette O'Brien

Saturday, 7 March 2015

Glitz and Glam at The Europe Hotel

Last night I attended the Kerry Fashion Week Awards at The Europe Hotel, Killarney. And was it one glamorous night! I was so honoured to be a finalist in the "Makeup Artist of The Year" category. Myself & Ciara had a fun afternoon of prepping for a great night ahead!

A quick trip to Cathriona Rohan Hair Salon in Castlegregory to sort the locks! Thanks so much to you & Grace for doing a super job as always!

Smokey Eye Tutorial - For Green & Brown Eyes

Have a look at my latest makeup tutorial. I now have a YouTube Channel which you can subscribe to (below the video on YouTube) and I would love you to comment and let me know what you think! All products are listed below.

A x

PRODUCT LIST:

Eyes:

Mac shadows: vanilla, coppering, black tied, carbon,nylon.

L’oreal bronzer used on the cut-crease

Catrice Liquid Liner in Black

YSL Shocking Mascara

Urban Decay - Midnight Cowboy Rides Again

Brows:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipdown Pomade in Medium Brown

Face:

Mac Prep & Prime primer

Mac Prolongwear consealer NC20

Kiko illuminating stick

Makeup Forever HD Foundation No 127

Mac Blush - Melba & Dollymix

Powder Highlighter - picked it up in NewLook but you can get them in Bobbi Brown

Lips:

Fuchsia Lipliner in Flesh

Mac Lipstick Myth

A little bit of Heaven

Do you ever feel like a peaceful break? Somewhere close but far enough to get away from it all?

You all know or have heard of Inchydoney Lodge & Spa in West Cork. I know this hotel quite well. I grew up a few miles away from the hotel and I started my beauty career in their prestigious Spa. I am a regular makeup artist for weddings at the hotel so, to say I know it well, is an understatement.

So when I got to go there I was so excited to spend time as a guest rather than in work mode.

As soon as we arrived we decided not to budge from the hotel for the whole 2 days - it's so easy to take a quick trip to Clonakilty for a wander which I love doing so much but, I really wanted to enjoy every single minute at Inchydoney and quoting John Spillane - "Wake up to the sound of the sea"

We arrived to "The Island" (as locals call it) on one of the best days - lots of sunshine and so, so mild. Not a puff in the air, hard to believe for January! We checked in and immediately relaxed into the soft, comfy couches with an Irish Mist (a signature liquor by Inchydoney) while our luggage was taken care of. Exactly what we needed after our 2 hour drive.

Irelands Top MUA

Opened my emails this evening to more fantastic news... I have just been nominated for "Ireland's Most Talented MUA" with RSVP Magazine, yay!

It is such an honour to see my name among the top MUA of Ireland - I am thrilled!

If you wish to vote for me you can do so HERE - thank you for your love & support

Lots of celebrating this weekend, A x

NYFW Fall 15

Here's a quick look at the NYFW Fall makeup trends so far. The makeup look for each designer is pretty without being overly done. Nude or barely-there lips all round with fresh, bright skin. Very feminine and elegant.

Have a look at my favourite runway makeup: