Elaine O Callaghan Make Up Artist, Cork, Ireland

Time for a little “Impulsive” competition… see what i did there :)

Absolutely loving Vogue Wilson’s “do” for the launch of Impulse bodyspray’s newest scent ‘Very Pink’. (Making mental note to self to invest in some pink extensions) I’ve long been a fan of these handbag staples and their latest offering was no disappointment. Its a light fresh scent with citrus notes and delicate feminine florals and, dare I say it, a hint...

20 June 2011 | 0 Comments

Bargain Beauty Buys

Lately I’ve been astounded at the quality that I’m finding in what was traditionally lower end / lower price (lower quality) make up. Don’t get me wrong, I love my lush brands and there’s a hidden snob in me that just adores getting something nicely packaged from Mac or Dior for example But...

15 May 2011 | 0 Comments

Teaser pics/vid from last shoot

Had a very busy Easter this year ending in an entirely mad but oh so fun photo shoot with my good friend and awesome songstress/diva/nutjob (I kid) Sian Brown ( http://www.sianbrown.ie/), photographer Kait Hussman (http://www.kaithusmann.com/) and lots of help from Corinne Brown.The shoot was on location at the old lunatic asylum (which is beyond...

04 May 2011 | 2 Comments

Airbrush Make Up

Its official, I’m in love, and just in time for Valentines day and all. The bad news however is that its not with a Johnny Depp millionaire lookalike, its with a rather fabulous piece of equipment that I procurred at IMATS, I know i’m a make up nerd (I will write a review on...

10 February 2011 | 1 Comment

Ernst & Young Fashion Show

Accountants aren’t just boring suits …. Or so Ernst & Young will demonstrate when employees of the Cork office throw away their calculators and take to the catwalk to raise funds for Cork Simon Community and The Saoirse Foundation. Monies raised will help support the homeless in Cork and also fund life saving treatment for...

28 October 2010 | 0 Comments

I’ve got a Golden Ticket..

Well, it is preferably to the Oompa Lumpa song, but when it comes to your tan sometimes there is a fine line separating the two. I’ve asked salon owner & all round beauty expert Edel Hegarty of the “Beauty Spot” (Glounthaune, Cork) to share with us some pearls of wisdom & expert tips to...

16 September 2010 | 0 Comments

Ok so not make up related but thought I’d stick it up anyway…..

Would strongly encourage everyone to check out this gig, Sians outstanding live & her album is amazing.

14 September 2010 | 0 Comments

Mac Rodarte Collection, a step too far?

Mac have recently gotten themselves in some hot water for the insensitive naming of their new products in their Rodarte collection. With countless number of blogs, Youtube videos & online petitions drawing attention to their, well, very bad taste, they weren’t gonna get away with this one. From Fox News “World-renowned cosmetics brand MAC...

28 July 2010 | 0 Comments

Vita Liberata Spray Tan @ The Beauty Spot

Being naturally sallow skinned, I don’t do pale very well & the recent cloudy skys are not conducive to the healthy summer kissed look thats just sooo me.With this in mind, last Friday I called into The Beauty Spot, Glounthaune for a spray tan.This salon now offers the Vita Liberata tan which boasts such...

27 July 2010 | 0 Comments

How Now Eyebrow??

Cognitive psychologists now believe that the role of the eyebrows in face recognition is more important than that of the eyes.Your eyebrows add prominence to your facial features. They draw attention to your eyes and can sometimes define your perceived character. Think for a second of any cartoon villain, skulking in the shadows with...

14 July 2010 | 0 Comments

Haute Couture Awards 2010 – The final

Lucky me, I was again asked to do make up for the Haute Couture Hairshow in Silversprings on Sunday last. The flamboyance & abundance of creativity involved in these shows, easly make these my very favourite jobs. The above entry (& winner of second place in the fantasy category) was by a Dublin salon...

30 June 2010 | 0 Comments

Mineral Make Up

The following article was written by me for www.debsdiary.ie Unless you’ve been living beneath a large (mineral) rock for the past few years, you will have heard of the rise in popularity of mineral make up. Its virtues have been exalted from on high as the holy grail of cosmetics, the make up that...

28 June 2010 | 0 Comments

Summertime Glow

I wrote the following article for wwwdebsdiary.ie So, are you glowing? Is your youthful skin radiant as the day is long? Or has the hot /cold Antarctic vs. Adriatic weather of recent played havoc with your skin. Well if it’s the latter then no need to worry; here are some simple steps to fake...

28 June 2010 | 0 Comments

Bridal Make Up

Your wedding day will see you be the center of attention for the entire day. Everyone will be looking at you & your look will be forever immortalized in your wedding photos (no pressure there then )… basically, you want to look stunning. Your make up plays an important role in complimenting your...

07 May 2010 | 1 Comment

Haute Couture Awards 2010

Hi allI’m a bit late in posting these but here are some pics from the 2010 Haute Couture Hairdressing awards that was held in Silversprings, Cork on 25.04.10I was asked to do make up for Vanity Hair, a fantastic salon located on Washingtion St, Cork Tel: 021 4222993 Here are some pics from the...

07 May 2010 | 0 Comments

The Beauty Spot

I recently visited a salon called “The Beauty Spot” in Glountaune, Cork.My skin had been feeling particularly bad after a few weeks of wearing make up everyday & was in serious need of a pick me up so I booked in for their Daniello Microdermabrasion. I must say I was quite nervous, I had...