Category: Fashion & Beauty

MYSLF Eau de Parfum – Yves Saint Laurent

Looking for Christmas gift ideas for him?  Look no further.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to MYSLF, an expression of who you are, with all your nuances.

This new masculine, refillable fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent is packaged 100% plastic free and includes a 10ml travel size to take with you on the go.

A statement of modern masculinity, for embracing all your facets and emotions.

My scent, MYSLF.

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80s Revival

The latest binge-worthy series to hit our screens is Rivals, the Disney+ adaptation of the 1988 Jilly Cooper novel. People are tuning in to see the rivalry between the old-money and new-money characters, the catty behaviour and all their shenanigans. I am tuning in for the fashion… it is 80s decadence on steroids: big hair, shoulder pads, fur coats, over-the-top patterns and silhouettes. With Christmas parties coming up, I have a feeling that fashion choices will give a nod to this glamorous decade.

Burgundy

The colour of the season is burgundy, from rich merlot to oxblood red – you will see this colour popping up everywhere.

Nothing screams autumn/winter more than a sumptuous shade of red and there are many ways you can add it into your wardrobe – whether it is a subtle flash of colour with a burgundy handbag, or a head-to-toe ensemble. Our ‘Girl About Town’ and NI’s top fashionista, Nuala Meenehan, also made reference to this season’s colour in her column for the October Ulster Tatler – so don’t just take my word for it – get out and be beautiful in burgundy.

‘Derry Girls’ star Ian McElhinney wins Lifetime Achievement Award at Tatler Awards.
One of Northern Ireland’s finest actors Ian McElhinney has been awarded with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement accolade at the 17th annual Ulster Tatler Awards 2024, which took place at Belfast City Hall. Born in Belfast in 1948 and married to playwright Marie Jones, herself a former Lifetime Achievement recipient, Ian received the award to a huge standing ovation from a full house of more than 400 guests at the ceremony.

The star of TV blockbusters such as Game Of Thrones and Derry Girls joins a growing list of local luminaries who have picked up the award in the past, including Dame Mary Peters OBE, Sir James Galway, Brian Friel, Phil Coulter, Gloria Hunniford, Michael Longley, Gerry Armstrong, Barry McGuigan, Terri Hooley, wife Marie Jones, Ciaran Hinds, Pat Jennings, John Linehan, pianist Barry Douglas MBE, and local legend Pamela Ballantine who was honoured at last year’s ceremony.
In a career spanning more than 40 years, McElhinney has established himself as one of the most acclaimed and distinguished actors that Northern Ireland has ever produced, starring in a host of hit films and TV shows, including Star Wars (Rogue One), The Tudors, Cold Feet, Krypton, Unforgotten, Queer As Folk, Hornblower, The Fall, Taggart, High Country, and, of course, Game Of Thrones and Derry Girls.

Ian McElhinney is a prodigious talent and has contributed hugely to our cultural life, not only here in Northern Ireland, but also much further afield,” said Ulster Tatler managing director Chris Sherry.
“He has graced our screens and appeared on theatre stages around the world, gaining global recognition and much critical acclaim along the way. His portfolio of work is hugely impressive. You name it, he’s done it: live theatre, popular TV drama series, sci-fi, comedy, critically acclaimed movies, the list goes on, everything from small-scale productions to blockbusters.
“He has also enjoyed considerable success as a director, and with his rich, distinctive voice, he is always in demand for voice-over work for animated movies and video game characters.
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“With his imposing presence, whether on stage or on screen, he has an uncanny ability to capture the essence of the character he is playing,” continued Chris. “He’s done everything from Shakespeare to local drama, and has contributed enormously to the Arts in Northern Ireland.
“In conclusion, I can think of no more deserving recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award than our very own Ian McElhinney.”
Other big winners on the night, which was hosted by UTV presenter Pamela Ballantine, included Newtownards gymnast Rhys McClenaghan who picked up the Sportsperson of the Year Award after winning the Gold Medal in the men’s pommel horse at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris, becoming the first gymnast to win an Olympic medal for Ireland.
The Ulster Tatler Special Merit Award 2024 was presented to football club Cliftonville FC after lifting the Irish Cup for the first time since 1979. Cliftonville manager, and former Northen Ireland international, Jim Magilton received the award on the night, along with a congratulatory video from Cliftonville superfan and local TV star Tim McGarry.
The Celebrity of the Year award was won by Cool FM’s Rebecca McKinney while Belfast ‘celebrity chef’ Paul Rankin was recognized for his Outstanding Contribution to the Food Industry in Northern Ireland.
Originally from Ballywalter in County Down, Rankin trained in London with the world-renowned chef Albert Roux, before returning to Belfast to open his first restaurant Roscoff, which went on to become the first restaurant in Northern Ireland to win the prestigious Michelin Star. Paul went on to become a household name, presenting the TV cookery show Gourmet Ireland with his then-wife Jeanne, publishing cookery books, opening the award-winning Cayenne restaurant and launching his own range of bakery products.
Winners in other categories included:

Businessman of the Year: Stephen McKendry, Derry
Businesswoman of the Year: Cherry Love, Limavady
Arts Personality of the Year: Gemma O’Neill, Mourne Mountains
Spa of the Year: The Spa at Slieve Donard, Newcastle
Beauty Salon of the Year: Fabulous Beauty, Newry
Hotel of the Year: The Rabbit, Templepatrick
Fashion Boutique of the Year: Pretty Robin, Aughnacloy
Interior Designer of the Year: Thompson Clarke Interiors, East Belfast
Hairdressing Salon of the Year: Hair & Co, Newtownards
Restaurant of the Year: Stove, Belfast
Coffee House of the Year: Bridewell Coffee, Donaghadee
Family Business of the Year: Thompson Travel, Portadown
Aesthetic Clinic of the Year: A Aesthetics North Coast
Sportsperson of the Year: Rhys McClenaghan, Newtownards
Celebrity of the Year: Rebecca McKinney, Belfast
Special Merit Award: Cliftonville FC, North Belfast
Outstanding Contribution to NI Food Industry: Paul Rankin, Ballywalter, Co Down
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ian McElhinney, Belfast

Beetlejuice Fever!

The much-anticipated Beetlejuice sequel has hit the big screens, 36 years after the original jumped onto the scene in 1988.

Tim Burton has a magic touch, turning his films into cult classics and he is known for his quirky visuals. This includes the use of fashion in his movies – usually gothic (perfect for this time of year in the lead up to Halloween). When you think of Beetlejuice, you think of black and white stripes… and it seems high street stores are taking inspiration, as I have been seeing stripes everywhere. Who knew Beetlejuice could be such a style icon!

Jo Malone London has very excitingly launched a new fragrance, Hinoki & Cedarwood – a wonderful addition to our Cologne Intense Collection inspired by faraway lands and treasured ingredients.

The scent itself is an immersive fusion of clean aromatic notes and woody intensity, with a powerful trail of elegant cedarwood and hinoki. It’s an intensely fresh and distinctive scent which is inspired by the grounding presence of the hinoki tree, experienced through the Japanese ritual of forest bathing.

‘Hinoki & Cedarwood really takes you away, to nature, to a different place. I love the idea of the serenity that comes from the immersion in the forest. The smell of hinoki reminds me of a dry, clean sauna. It’s just beautiful’ – Céline Roux, Global Head of Fragrance

Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense Details:

Hinoki and Cedarwood Cologne Intense 50ml £112.00
Hinoki and Cedarwood Cologne Intense 100ml £160.00
Available in-store and online at jomalone.co.uk from 3 September 2024