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The inspiration for this shoot came from one Victoria Beckham did for Glamour Magazine, which featured pictures with a gorgeous golden Labrador puppy. My shoot features a recent addition to our household – Ted, our Pomeranian puppy. Super cute and fluffy but oh-so-cheeky!

Pics Featured in The Dubliner Magazine – thedubliner.ie

Photography by Naomi Gaffey

Stylng by Alison McGilligan

Make-up by Lesley Keane for MAC

Hair by Kevin from Wilde Salon, Donnybrook – wildeabouthair.ie

Shot on location at Rosedale house, Shankill, Co. Dublin - rosedale.ie

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We had great fun working on this shoot, and I loved having a fringe for the day. I was lucky to have a fantastic creative team to transform me:

Photos by Agata Stoinska in D-Light Studios – stoinska.com/d-lightstudios.com

Styling by Liadan Hynes

Make-up by Seana Long, Brown Sugar – brownsugar.ie

Hair by Paul Davey, Davey Davey – daveydavey.com

Rx

Thought it was about time I put up pictures from some of the shoots, shows and events that happened over the summer.

Enjoy

Rxx

Hi all,

Hope you’re having a wonderful bank holiday weekend so far and looking for to tomorrow’s Easter celebrations. I’m thrilled to announce that the sequel to last year’s children’s book, The Girl in the Yellow Dress, has just been published! Written by best-selling author Marisa Mackle and illustrated by me, the book is a comedy about Lucy who has gone to America to become a star but becomes disillusioned with the fake world of TV and child stars. Her magic yellow dress is up to its old tricks! The book will appeal to girls aged 9 – 11.

We’re kicking off the book tour next week, Tuesday April 26th, starting with a signing in Easons, Swords at 1pm. On Thursday 28th we will be in Douglas Books, Douglas Shopping Centre, Cork at 12pm; Easons Cork at 1.30pm and Waterford Book Centre at 3pm. On Friday 29th, we will be in Dubray Books, Bray at 12pm and Bridge Street Books, Wicklow at 1.30pm.

Hope to see as many as possible there!

Happy Easter

RxXx

The puns were flowing yesterday when I took to Dublin’s O’Connell Street in nothing more than a dress made of lettuce, to help promote a special green-themed St. Patrick’s Day message on behalf of PETA: “Turn Over A New Leaf – Go Vegetarian”. Despite the freezing weather and high winds threatening to blow up my leaves and slip a nip, as a dedicated vegetarian, I was delighted to have been asked to help promote animal welfare by such a globally influential organisation. I was also pretty hungry by the time I had to step out in my greenery, and just about resisted the urge to buy a jar of mayo and gobble my guna. Thankfully the local pigeons and bemused passers-by weren’t particularly keen to sample the vegetation and my blushes were spared.

For more info on how becoming a vegetarian will benefit your body, animals and our planet, please visit www.peta.org

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, green Saint Patrick’s Day!

RxXx

Ladies! It’s time to dig out those runners and start pounding the pavement with your girlfriends as the spring evenings get longer and brighter. The Flora Women’s Mini Marathon is only a few months away now, and it’s time to get those entry forms in and the training started, whether you run, walk or jog! I plan on running it once again for the ISPCA – www.ispca.ie – an incredibly worthy charity and, as an animal lover, one close to my heart. This week, alongside a few fellow models from the armodelagency.com, we officially launched the Mini Marathon with Radio DJ Ruth Scott and Betty Hand, who has run the marathon EVERY year since it began 29 years ago. Pretty inspiring!

To anyone who has never participated in the mini marathon before, I would absolutely encourage you to get together a gaggle of girls, choose a great charity to raise money for, and get involved!! It’s a fantastic day, with a super atmosphere and nothing beats the sense of satisfaction when you complete the 10k and step over that finish line.

Enter online here: www.florawomensminimarathon.ie

Or keep an eye out for details in The Evening Herald: www.herald.ie

See you all on Bank Holiday Monday June 6th!

RxXx

Well it’s almost the weekend, and as Charlie Sheen would say…. we’re all WINNING!!

Here are some ideas if you’re stuck….

Are you tired of playing with balls? If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a skateboarder, it’s time to don the baggy jeans, brush up on your street slang and feed your inner adrenaline junkie, where bikes, boards, and blades galore will descend upon Monkstown at Gravitation 2011. Intended to showcase the best of Ireland’s unusual sports and urban vibe, showcasing their special skills will be some international names. Pretty rad, man!

March 5th – 6th, 11am – 4pm

dlr Leisure Services, Monkstown

www.dlrevents.ie

When I was little, all I wanted was a job in which I could wear a sexy pinstripe power suit, sleek chignon and killer stilettos! Thankfully, I’ve since realised this is not altogether practical, but I have discovered the best cut corporate wear at Elizabeth & Claire. The brand is designed for professional women, with a clear focus on fabric, proportion and silhouette. Plus a great range of colours for all you black addicts looking for a burst of inspiration.

Suite 10, The Distillers Building, New Church St., Smithfield, Dublin 7

Ph. 01 8047226

www.elizabethandclaire.ie

The perfect lazy weekend afternoon? Great friends, a relaxed atmosphere and excellent food at an award-winning gastropub. The Exchequer offers up top-notch quality, Irish-sourced grub, good prices and service to match. For a dollop of old-school nostalgia, I love their version of jelly and ice-cream, or check out their special offer Sunday roast. And €6 mojitos? You simply can’t go wrong!  

3 – 5 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

Ph. 01 6706787

www.theexchequer.ie

I’ve been doing some serious sole-searching of late, and all I plan to be wearing this spring is a pair of shoes and a smile! For what else would you need now that the world’s sexiest footwear has arrived in Brown Thomas? Yes, shoe addicts may rejoice for the Christian Louboutin in-store boutique is officially open for business! Baby, you got sole…. red sole.

88, Grafton Street, Dublin 2.

www.brownthomas.com

Learn to shake your booty burlesque style and give yourself a 1950s pin-up style makeover à la Dita Von Teese to impress your friends or object of desire, with the sewing, styling and fashion studio When Poppy Met Daisy. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, they offer classes in creating your own fascinators, cushions, t-shirts and even your own lingerie. Oooh! I love this idea for artistic, recession-friendly girly fun.

3rd Floor,

6 Capel St.,

Dublin 1

Ph. 0876457943

www.whenpoppymetdaisy.com

As featured in The Dubliner Magazine….

www.thedubliner.ie

Grab onto your gearstick! The Irish Times Motor Show 2011 has rolled into town. As Ireland’s first national motor show in over 20 years, the grand-scale experience will feature the latest models and high-end supercars for all you motoring nuts, plus family-friendly interactive fun. I’m already revving up a group car-mad friends to pop along to the RDS and drool over the shiny chassis!

25th – 27th February

RDS Simmonscourt

Tickets from €12 for adults, free for kids.

www.irishmotorshow.ie

Do you fancy a satisfyingly deep fill of Irish meat this Saturday night? Get pie-eyed at The South William with their popular selection of gourmet pies, including their traditional Guinness and beef or bacon and cabbage. Go to the laid-back cocktail bar for its chilled-out vibe, relaxed atmosphere and funky retro decor, with music seven nights a week. Now, who ate all the pies?

52 South William Street, Dublin 2

Ph. 01 672 5946

www.southwilliam.ie

Feeling sinful? How about going to Church this Sunday and sinking a couple of pints by the organ? Head to The Church, where its bar, restaurant, club, terrace, juice bar and cafe are set on four impressive levels within an actual converted Church. I love their unique concept, with the original features, beautiful wood panelling and stained glass windows. Eat, drink and dance to the club’s resident DJ. No confessions required!

Junction of Mary St. & Jervis St., Dublin 1.

Ph. 01 8280102

www.thechurch.ie

Us girls all want a designer lifestyle on a discount budget, like those coveted red soles and double Cs for a fraction of the cost. And the best place to start is with your nails! I adore the range from brand Model’s Own, which have consistently brought out affordable alternatives to Chanel’s glorious glosses. Check out their ‘Car Key’ range to rival the ‘Les Khakis de Chanel’ collection. Talon-tastic!

www.modelsownit.com

The Lighthouse Family have re-emerged from a seven-year long break at their rocky beacon, to kick-start their UK and Ireland tour at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre this weekend. With soulful easy-listening tunes and stellar hits including ‘Lifted’, ‘High’ and ‘Raincloud’, the British duo are a must-see for anyone craving a wholesome dose of ’90s nostalgia.

72 Dame Street

Dublin 2, Ireland

Ph. 01 679 3323

www.ticketmaster.ie

www.mcd.ie

Enjoy yourselves….. and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do!

RxXx

This year’s Peter Mark VIP Style Awards are approaching and I’m delighted to have been shortlisted in the ‘Most Stylish Woman’ category. If you have a moment to spare and feel generous (go on, it’s Valentine’s Day after all!), I’d really appreciate your vote….

Just click here: www.vipstyleawards.ie , select the Most Stylish Women category and click beside my name. Simples!

Thank you very much

RxXx

Well it is the most romantic one of the year! Here are my top tips, as seen in today’s Dubliner Magazine……

www.thedubliner.ie