Perfectly Plaid As well as classic tartans Mulberry gave plaid a pretty twist with pastel shades. Go all the way this season with a tartan two-piece or try a soft-launch statement jacket. Animal Instinct Leopard stalked the catwalks. Break it up with printed separates or wear head-to-toe for traffic-stopping style.
In The Spotlight Why not follow the lead of Italian designer, Fausto Puglisi, the newcomer to the helm at Emanuel Ungaro, and mix classic black and white spots with some leopard print for autumn. Houndstooth Whether classical black and white print or a more modern take as showcased at House of Holland the traditional houndstooth print is certainly making a renewed impact this season.
Photographer: Khara Pringle www. Enjoy the atmosphere of bustling coastal towns like Coleraine, Portstewart and Portrush. Or if you want to find out more about the history of the area, visit the medieval Dunluce Castle or the numerous old churches and museums in the area. Mussenden Temple, located near Castlerock, is perched on a dramatic ft cliff top.
It offers spectacular views over the Downhill Strand. Architecturally, it was inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, near Rome. Dunluce Castle is perched on a steep cliff top and is a breathtaking site. The castle building dates from the fourteenth century although the site is much older.
It is first documented in the hands of McQuillan family in but changed in the sixteenth century to the MacDonnells after the former lost two major battles. As a banquet was being prepared in , part of the castle collapsed into the sea, destroying the kitchen and taking the lives of nine servants. Now a world heritage site, it attracts visitors from across the world who marvel at the extraordinary rock.
Popular legend says it was formed by the giant Finn McCool as he tried to bridge the Irish Sea to reach his Scottish enemy Benandonner. Scientists believe it was formed 60 million years ago when North America split away from Europe. It was initially crafted by salmon fishermen who had to battle it using one handrail! Rise to the challenge and travel across it. It will be an unforgettable experience. Visit the oldest working distillery in Ireland, located in the small village of Bushmills, famous for delivering the global brand Bushmills Whiskey and you can even enjoy a guided tour.
The perfect place to bring children from to play! The Jet Centre also features a relaxed restaurant called The Diner serving a fantastic selection of great food at great prices. With loads of arcade games, you could spend hours at the Jet Centre. Sign up on Facebook to keep up with all the latest news or go to www. A Broader Picture, Portstewart A Broader Picture is filled to the brim with everyday luxuries for you and lovely items for your home.
The new season Cath Kidston range is in-store now and the Garden Bird print is a must-have! Opening in Portstewart fifteen years ago, the family-run shop is conveniently located right on the promenade and is the perfect place to find something special.
For out of towners one of the great shopping secrets of the North Coast is Moores of Coleraine which unveiled its brand new fashion floor earlier this year.
Choose from an unparalleled range of brands across its womens, mens and kids departments including Kookai, Whitestuff and Masai. Then catch up with friends over a coffee or lunch in one of its two eateries — Cafe M or The Gallery Restaurant. Oh, and its sister store the White House in Portrush is also worth a visit when taking a break from East Strand beach!
Heart Attacks: The Female Perspective For the majority of us, a typical heart attack victim is an overweight middle-aged man, clutching at his chest before falling to the ground. To be honest, I used to think so too. After all, we only hear about male heart attacks and numerically, I suppose it makes sense. More men suffer from heart attacks than women. In Northern Ireland, statistics suggest around people suffer from heart attacks every year.
Of these, are men two thirds and one third are women. On top of this men, often due to lifestyle factors like drinking and smoking, suffer from heart attacks on average nine years earlier than women do. This gender difference may also be due to the levels of oestrogen found in women before menopause when oestrogen levels drop.
Oestrogen is believed to improve heart health by improving levels of protective blood fats. Thus, older women are deemed to be at a higher risk of heart attacks than younger women although the. We all know about the dangers and symptoms of male heart attacks but what about female heart attacks? Sadly these are far less publicised which can be a fatal mistake considering they are just as dangerous for women. Although not as many women suffer from heart attacks as men the death rate when they do is far higher.
This happens because many women fail to recognise their symptoms and get help until it is too late. Despite this worrying trend, women are far more scared of the prospect of cancer than a heart attack. Yet many people survive heart attacks and can go on to lead healthy lives, if dealt with quickly!
Problems are likely to have been developing for years, with the build up of fatty tissue in your arteries, even if it only takes one clot to bring on a heart attack. The main message of the Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke is prevention and doing what we can to ensure we never have to suffer from a heart attack or stroke to begin with. Smoking damages your heart health most of all.
It destroys the lining of arteries which leads to the build up of fatty tissue. Getting regular exercise is something we always hear about but it does help your general well-being as well as strengthening your heart! Diet is another important factor. We could all do with cutting back on saturated fats found in products like butter, cheese, pies, cakes, biscuits and fatty or processed meats.
Red and processed meats are particularly damaging. Try and incorporate healthier foods, with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats like olive oil, sunflower oil, avocado and nuts and seeds. Fibre is also good as it improves cholesterol levels by lowering blood pressure and reducing belly fat.
And finally, some good news! Having a glass of wine a day can improve your heart health. So what should you be looking out for? The most common symptom for men and women is chest pain. It can last two or three minutes and return.
Shooting pains up and down your arm are also common. Yet women, far more than men, also complain of a range of other symptoms as well. These other symptoms can develop in the hours, days and even weeks before a heart attack strikes and include fatigue, anxiety, indigestion and a sore neck, jaw and shoulders.
They are often so subtle that they are mistaken for other ailments such as the flu or acid reflux. Below are less well-known symptoms which women have experienced before or during a heart attack. Each of them can happen for a number of reasons but it is important to be aware that they can be linked to female heart attacks. If you experience one or more of them or have noticed a marked change, it is far better to be safe than sorry.
If you are concerned at all or believe you could be experiencing heart attack symptoms, ring straightaway. Fatigue is familiar to all of us and can be caused for a variety of reasons.
Unusual or extreme fatigue could be an early heart attack symptom or a warning sign of heart disease. Sleep disturbances should also be noted. In another study, almost half of the women experienced sleep disturbances in the days or weeks leading up to their attacks. Unexplained shortness of breath during normal daily activities is one of the most common early heart attack symptoms.
Heart attacks decrease the pumping function of the heart whilst increasing blood pressure in the lungs and heart. These are commonly associated with heart attacks because nerves which supply the heart and stomach are similar and some areas of the heart, when injured, can cause nausea.
Many women also mistake a heart attack with acid reflux because the latter causes pain right behind the heart. If you are experiencing these whilst feeling calm or doing a calming activity, then this could be a sign of the latter. Around a third of women experience extreme anxiety, meaning that a heart attack is mistaken for a panic attack. You can get these done by your doctor or the NICHS offers cardiovascular risk assessments, both in their premises and in workplaces and local communities.
World Heart Day is on 29th September In January , Sinead Scullion suffered a sudden heart attack when she was thirty six, mere weeks after she had given birth to her third child. I took a sharp intense pain in my left shoulder blade. Within minutes I broke out in a thick clammy sweat with beads of perspiration on my forehead. The pain continued under my left arm and I felt nauseous.
The intensity of the pain can never be fully expressed. My husband contacted our GP who subsequently sent an ambulance. On route to the hospital I suffered cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated several times, both in the ambulance and in hospital.
My life has been affected. I had two stents inserted into two main arteries which were blocked by clots. I have permanent muscle damage and symptoms of fatigue and dizziness can hit me at any time. I was unable to return to work and I am on cardiac medication to support my heart functionality. While this benefits my cardiac condition, it has side effects like stomach problems and low blood pressure which need to be managed.
I attend the Royal Victoria Hospital twice a year and my cardiac function is monitored. I did a twelve week cardiac rehabilitation programme six months after my illness, followed by another eight week programme six months later.
This is an education programme coupled with a supervised exercise programme. It is necessary for giving you the confidence to know there can be normality after such a massive life event. Having a heart attack is surreal, particularly when you are in good health and are living a good lifestyle. I never thought for one minute that I was having a heart attack.
On Yer Bike! Watching them in the Velodrome at the London Olympics has prompted many people to get back on their bikes. Toddlers, pensioners, the able-bodied or people with disabilities can all enjoy cycling if they have the right equipment. In fact, cycling is the third most popular recreational activity in the UK. An estimated 3. It saves you money, gets you fit, and is good for the environment. This means the employee is reducing their tax and NIC contributions. Whether you get on a bike to take yourself to and from work or purely for pleasure in your free time, regular cycling can help you lose weight and tone up, reduce stress and improve your fitness.
For tinier offspring, childseats and trailers are fantastic options, or tag-alongs for slightly older children. There are plenty of traffic-free paths in Northern Ireland to start cycling on to build up your confidence before you venture either out onto the road or onto more technical off road trails. If you are starting out and want to know more about these trails and cycling in NI in general an invaluable website is www.
Cycling sportives and challenge rides are fast becoming one of the most popular cycling disciplines in Ireland and Great Britain. Many people tackle this route on mountain bikes and hybrid bikes. For the longer distances, a road bike is required. For more information on the growing number of sportives in Northern Ireland visit www.
The weekly one-hour, studio based chat show combines lighthearted cycling conversation with wide-ranging features on everything connected to life on two wheels. With regular riding stars and bike mad celebrities. The show aims to offer something for everyone, from the newcomer to the hardened weekend warrior and this year they will take to the road with a number of visits to Ireland, and will include a special edition women-only programme.
Lashes are multiplied and precisely defined one-by-one with radiance and volume. Are your lashes too short and not curved enough? Nuxe Nirvanesque. Stresses experienced on a daily basis can be harsh on the skin. With the introduction of the Nirvanesque Range from Nuxe your skin will be immediately de-stressed and more relaxed day after day. Flirtatious with the juicy bite of red apple and the opulence of jasmine, rose and gillyflower, mingling with the sensuality of soft, blush suede.
Ask the Experts These colours can be found in the new Clarins Forest Shade Collection. Daytime Look 1. Apply Khaki 1 to the eyelid, working from the inner corner outwards. With the pointed applicator tip, take up the liner shade. Apply the Intense Bronze 3 along the upper lash line, working from the inner corner outwards. Continue this line under the lower lashes, but only about half way. To create more open looking eyes, dab on the Pale Gold 4 highlighter just under the eyebrows.
For a Captivating Look 1. Apply Khaki 1 from the inner corner of the eye to the middle eyelid, then shade Satin Taupe 2 to the other half to the outer corner of the eye to add a touch of subtle satin colour. Intensify this look by applying liner shade Intense Bronze 3 using the thin applicator.
Finally, illuminate the eyes by dotting the highlighter shade Pale Gold 4 under the eyebrows. Recently when I waken up in the morning and get out of bed the backs of my legs are very sore round about my heels.
It is quite painful to walk but then loosens up after 5 minutes or so. What is causing this and what can I do about it? Kay says: If you are waking up with pain in the back of your lower legs in the morning and it is particularly bad, then you might be suffering from Achilles tendonitis or some related condition.
The Achilles tendon is the large tendon that can be felt just above your heel and connects your calf muscles to the heel. It is this muscle group which lifts you up onto your toes. It is a major tendon and it is this whole calf complex that gives you power to walk, run and jump. The Achilles tendon complex also connects on around your heel into the Plantar fascia.
The Plantar fascia extends along the sole of your foot right up to your toes, so if there is an injury in this region you could be feeling some degree of pain, and find walking difficult. Treatment from a qualified Chartered Physiotherapist will help with this and make a difference from the very first session. This may involve some massage, ultrasound and the use of locally applied ice.
You will be given exercises to do which will involve stretching the tendon and also making the whole muscle work to lift you up onto your toes. They will discuss some of the factors which may have caused the problem initially and make adaptations where necessary. Sara says: For the past decade we have been bombarded by fast-moving trends and disposable fashion- now there is a movement towards classic, quality pieces that scream style over a particular season.
Sales are a perfect time to invest in a classic item - bear the following in mind when shopping: look for the best quality you can afford, this item should last for years. Only buy something that fits well and is comfortable. Invest in something that blends with your existing wardrobe, or even better - updates it - and makes you feel great when you wear it.
Bad weather in early summer and austerity has produced a disastrous season for retailers, which has in turn produced fantastic sales in both the high street and designer markets. Shoes and bags are a fantastic sale investment - unlike garments they are not affected by weight fluctuations, more likely to be looked after and mended, and not as easy to be defined by a certain trend or season. The trend in shoes over the last few years has been for more and more extreme platforms, which have recently reached dizzying heights, before being pared back to a more minimal, elegant court shoe style.
My first baby is due very soon and I am wondering once he or she is born do I need to be eating or avoiding certain foods? Rachel says: Just after giving birth, the one thing you will need lots of, is energy! Diet along with plenty of sleep and help will obviously be very important. You should follow a heathy balanced diet. Eat regularly, 3 small meals and healthy snacks will help to boost metabolism and help give you a steady supply of energy throughout the day.
Drink plenty of water, at least 2 litres per day. Even mild dehydration will add to your fatigue. Fibre is also very important as many woman suffer from constipation after birth. Never heard of it!!! To lighten your hair might be difficult based on the build up and depth of the artificial colour, if its very dark, the lightening process will be long and gradual if its a mid-brown or dark blonde less so, the length of your hair will also dramatically effect the result as there will be varying degrees of colour build up and lightening could affect the condition considerably if the hair is already dry, brittle or coarse in texture.
It is vital to have a strand test in preparation for any hair lightening process as this will determine the possibilities. To strip or remove the colour to expose your natural colour, is risky and the results are usually less than impressive.
A short textured crop, with the emphasis on the shape as opposed to the shade is a very liberating and exciting thing to do. It may take more than one cut, but if you work with a great stylist who is confidence inspiring and creative, you will enjoy the different looks and freedom a new look can offer.
Many woman of all ages are now embracing grey hair, and as numerous articles in the fashion mags tell us.
Grey really is the new black!!! If you have any questions you would like to have answered by our experts please email your questions to info greerpublications. Well according to experts at UltraSlim Clinics, ultrasound cavitation lipo is the most effective non-surgical body sculpting treatment available on the market today. Inches can be lost off any given area of the body with a short, simple treatment administered in a comfortable, relaxed environment.
Here UltraSlim Clinics answers some of the most common questions asked about ultrasound cavitation lipo. Cavitation is a natural phenomenon based on low frequency ultrasound.
The ultrasound field creates bubbles in the liquid that surround the fat cells, which gradually grow, and implode. As the membranes of fat cells do no have the structural capacity to withstand the vibrations, the effect of cavitation easily breaks them, while sparing the vascular, nervous and muscular tissue. Ultrasound cavitation lipo is a painless treatment to remove fat cells and reshape the curves of your body. It is a non-invasive and non-surgical approach to style your figure.
Patients can return to normal day-today activities immediately. Each treatment takes minutes and will also include a consultation. Often results are visible after the first session but will improve further over the course of six treatments. We will assess the final results after completing your initial bookings. Maximum results require at least six to twelve treatment sessions per area depending on size.
However, most clients will lose one to three inches after only one treatment. The fat cells treated with ultrasound cavitation lipo will not return or re-grow, so that is a permanent effect.
However, the length of time that the body shaping will last for is really in your hands. How much you eat and how much exercise you take will also affect your long-term body shape.
So if you take in more calories than you use, your weight and fat will increase and the permanent removal of fat cells from your treatment will be hidden by your weight gain. As the ultrasound passes through the fat cells inside your body it causes the fat inside to change from a semi-solid state and to become a liquid.
Once liquefied, the fat will begin to drain from the cell. The fat then passes through the lymph node system and exits the body through the digestive system in the normal manner. The fat will continue to drain from the body for the next 72 hours. Ultrasonic cavitation is an extremely safe treatment. However, some people do experience some redness of the skin which should return to normal within a few hours. You will need to avoid alcohol for three days after each treatment because your liver will be busy processing the fat that has been broken down by the ultrasonic lipo therapy.
Also try to drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated before and after treatment. Patients should be advised that following treatment they should maintain a low calorie intake for four days. This will ensure that fat energy released as a result of the ultrasound cavitation lipo treatment is used by the body.
However, this depends on the area being treated. If you. Your therapist will discuss this with you when you have your initial consultation as several conditions can exclude patients from therapy. A full list of exclusions can be found on the website at www. Ultrasonic liposuction is used to restyle your body rather than specifically reduce weight. Ultrasonic is ideal for these targeted areas, helping to smooth contours and reshape your figure.
We recommend using the crazy Fit vibration plate, which burns around calories in just ten minutes, directly after treatments as this will speed up the weight loss process by increasing your metabolism. Remember ultrasound cavitation lipo is not a licence to eat more or exercise less. The long-term results are in your hands. Please contact the clinic on or email: info ultraslimclinics. The Crystal Clear Microdermabrasion facial promises instant results including fresher, tauter, radiant and significantly younger looking skin!
It also deals with problem skin, from acne scarring, open pores, fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and sun damage. The treatment certainly promises a lot so I was excited to have the opportunity to try it for myself.
It is also a celebrity favourite. My skin errs on the oily side, particularly around my T-zone where I am prone to spots. Beauty Secrets proprietor Lyndsey. The Microdermabrasion facial has two main steps.
This works to gently remove dead skin cells layer by layer. More concentration can be given to problem areas, in this case my chin, although it can be used to deal with any of the skin problems mentioned earlier. Although this sounds technical and scary, the reality was straightforward and painless. This step essentially acts as a deep exfoliation, working to penetrate deeper, allowing skincare products to be more effective and make-up to go on more smoothly.
The suction motion was gentle against my skin and I could feel it working straightaway. The results were immediate! I was initially sceptical when I heard how much the product promises but my skin felt tighter and fresher straightaway. So that I could see the difference for myself, Judith did the suction motion minus the crystals on my eyebrows and cheekbones.
Once she had done one eyebrow, she handed me a mirror. I was shocked by the difference! The treated eyebrow was noticeably higher and tighter than my remaining untreated eyebrow.
This is a cooling and tightening mask, designed to complement the first step by further lifting, firming and smoothing your skin. Be aware that the mask is cold, designed to cool you down after the first step. It is left on for fifteen minutes and there is a tingling sensation, which is normal. As the mask is left on, Judith also performed a massage which was a lovely bonus! After fifteen minutes, the mask is easily peeled off.
Afterwards Judith mixed two Crystal Clear products together, both of which are available to buy. It is useful for dealing with age spots. Thanks to the cooling effect of the second step, you never need to worry about leaving the salon with a red face.
Judith further advised to wear an SPF of 30 every day for two or three weeks as well. The results last for weeks and the treatment really does offer a great non-invasive, non-surgical way to get visibly younger looking skin. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Crystal Clear Micradermabrasion facial really did deliver, even after one treatment. Please note that a course of six is advisable, particularly if you have a problem area you want to be worked on.
For a course of six. Beauty Secrets is offering six facials for the price of five. Beauty Secrets, 31 Lisburn Road, Hillsborough. Tel: These original exercises were strenuous and required high levels of fitness — suiting the ballet dancers he worked with at the time.
Modified Pilates can dramatically transform the way your body looks, feels and performs. It teaches body awareness, good posture and promotes easy movement. If you have suffered an injury, then pain will prevent muscles from working in the correct way and their movement becomes altered.
Although you may recover from an injury, unless your muscles are taught to move again in the correct way, you may acquire postural alterations that eventually lead to pain. It is important that these exercises are taught under the supervision of chartered physiotherapists, as they are experts in dealing with issues like this.
Pilates starts at the core and like any other new skill the exercises need to be learned. Pilates exercises give stability to the spine by focusing on the deep abdominal muscles closest to the spinal bones. Initially this will take a lot of concentration, precision of movement and attention to detail as you or body learns or re-learns how to move at its optimal, literally forming the backbone of your fitness.
As your muscle tone improves you will find that you can move easier and see your core stability, flexibility, strength and posture improve.
Your whole wellbeing will be enhanced. For people involved in sport it gives more agility, prevents injury and improves performance. If you plan to attend a pilates class it. Kay McLorn from Blackstone Physiotherapy discusses how pilates improves core stability, balance, flexibility and strength and how these combined with concentration and precision of movement form the backbone of a healthier lifestyle.
To enable a good instructor to tailor to your needs then you should look for classes that have no more than 12 people attending. You will use lots of small pieces of equipment like resistance bands and small soft balls to challenge your strength and balance while maintaining stability. Enjoy the fun!
Reformer classes are challenging in different way — exercise using varying strengths of resistance whilst on a moving platform, makes sure you get a full body workout.
The Reformer. Blackstone Physiotherapy offers both Mat and Reformer classes on a daily basis. As we are all aware it is important that the principals of good movement are learnt from an early age. Waken up to new challenges and possibilities and find a pilates class that is right for you! The advanced technology breaks down the fat cells resulting in a reduction of unwanted fat from those difficult areas on the body and reducing appearance of cellulite.
It will only come back if new fat is created!!! Northern Woman finds out more about Empty Nest Syndrome and what you can do to beat the blues. Life would be so much easier. But when that day finally arrives, whether they are leaving for university or going on that round the world trip, parents often find the reality harder to deal with. Feeling lonely, upset and overwhelmed is completely normal. However, in extreme cases it can reach the point when months later parents are still suffering from extreme grief or even depression.
A feeling of purposelessness might pervade and sleeping and eating patterns might have changed. It is traditionally associated with mothers although it can, of course, affect either parent. It often coincides with the menopause, an already emotional and. Furthermore, if a woman or increasingly a man has shaped her personal identity around being a stayat-home parent, this can be particularly difficult.
One approach to dealing with the change is looking at the situation as a positive opportunity rather than a negative experience. It is often a proud moment for parents to see their children pursue their dreams and interests, carving out their future.
Many find the anticipation of their children leaving far worse than the reality. But do give yourself time to adjust to the change — the chances are it is going to take months, not weeks, before you feel like yourself again. Take time to invest in yourself. Single parents can be hit hard by Empty Nest Syndrome, adjusting from a full home to living alone.
It can be difficult initially but use that free time to your advantage. Reconnect with your friends and use the opportunity to network and meet new people. You may also find that you have.
If this is something you might like, look at online dating websites like eHarmony www. For those of you who are married, now is the perfect time to reconnect. Although there are horror stories of partners realising they have nothing in common once their children have left home, many have found they have higher marital satisfaction levels than ever before. Enjoy quality time together by arranging date nights once a week and saving up that extra cash to take a once-ina-lifetime trip.
All of us have hobbies we loved, whether you were the creative artist at school or an active member of your local tennis club. For those of you who have managed to keep those hobbies going, good for you!
As for the rest of us who have given them up, meaning to go back but never having the chance, why not rediscover your passion or perhaps try something new? James Street South in Belfast offers an extensive range of courses www. Fermanagh is another option www. If you love sports or just being active then why not take up a new activity?
If you loved art, dabbling with painting or drawing in your spare time, or loved music and drama, why not take a class and get back into it?
The Crescent Arts Centre has a range of classes in the visual arts, dance and drama, to suit all tastes and levels www. It can be a good time to refocus attention on your career, particularly if you gave one up or took on part-time work while your children were growing up. In order to spice up that CV, it is a prime opportunity to take a class or learn a language to boost your skills and your career credentials. The Open University offer an extensive range of courses, from business management to IT www.
You can pick a course to fit in with your schedule www. The University of Ulster also offer degrees which can be done on a part-time basis and through online learning as well www. It is often the place on your doorstep that you explore least of all. Hop in your car, or use our well-connected railways or coaches, to travel anywhere in the province or beyond.
Explore the Antrim Coast and gorgeous coastal towns from Portrush to Portstewart. Visit towns with great independent boutiques like Holywood, Dungannon, Hillsborough and Moira. For great restaurants across the country, look at our Great Eats on page?? From phone calls and texting to Skype there is no shortage of ways to keep in touch.
A quick text here and there can protect your peace of mind while you, or your child, are on the go! In saying this, many families find it useful to have a scheduled time when they catch up. Make-up artist Pamela Smyth, proprietor of The Make Up Dept, has had a long and prolific career spanning twentyseven years.
She has worked in every aspect of the industry from fashion shoots and advertising campaigns before moving into films and television.
I left school very early because I wanted to work and earn money. It was just for fun but I kept being asked if I could do the make-up at these shows.
Then when I was eighteen I went to England and worked in a theatre. I did a bit of everything from set decoration to background running and a little bit of make-up amongst other things.
When I came home after a year I had to decide what I wanted to do. I applied to be a receptionist in a hospital but the day before I was due to start I was asked to do a commercial. I did it and then every couple of weeks I was asked to do something else. Soon I was making enough to think that it could be a potential career.
How did you make the transition from commercials into the film and television industry, which you continue to work in today? I started doing mostly fashion photography shoots and small commercials. I also got a government start-up grant and spent every penny on make-up.
With each job I kept putting money back in until I had enough to barely make a living. The more I worked the more I realised how little I actually knew so I went to London and did some courses on specialist make-up. Paul Stafford also taught me hair cutting so that if anyone needed a trim I was capable of.
By the time I was twenty seven, I had been working for eight years and had around six hundred commercials on my CV. At this point, I remember thinking that I wanted to expand and move into the film industry. A friend gave me a job on his first film and I really was thrown in at the deep end! But I took every job with open arms and a mentality to make the best of it. Have you a preference for a particular area in the field or is variety the key?
Variety is the most enjoyable bit. Makeup is an art and if you do something repetitively, it is not enjoyable anymore. It is all different but hugely enjoyable! Different locations are also a huge benefit in my job. I could be in Iceland, Croatia or a dusty dark studio in the middle of nowhere! Getting up and having a look at the call sheet is really exciting. It is very difficult but there are two things which keep me going.
We also have an au pair who is a backup and can be in the house overnight if we have to get up at three or four in the morning. You are now the proprietor of The Make Up Dept, which offers a variety of courses for budding make-up artists in NI, from beauty to special effects. Can you tell us about more about this and what made you decide to move into teaching?
A few years ago, when big projects were beginning to come over to Northern Ireland, I was looking for assistants. I thought the best thing was to set up The Make Up Dept to run short courses which got people up and running for working in films. We have increased the skill-set of make-up people in Northern Ireland. Setting up the school also meant I would have a selection of good people I could use locally. Now, after three years of the school, I have a core team of really good make-up artists.
Those made me feel really good. Being part of the make-up team on Game of Thrones is another. We got an Emmy for Outstanding Make-up on a Single Camera Series Non Prosthetic in and even though I was looking after the background, it is still part of the job and that gives you a lot of pride.
Knowing that people on the other side of the world thought the make-up looked so good that it deserved an Emmy is an amazing thing. Being recognised for doing a good job is very inspiring. Working in extreme weather conditions is very challenging.
For example, if you are on a shoot in a desert you have to keep the sand out of your kit, out of your eyes and away from the actors.
As the day goes on this gets harder and you have to try cleaning them up without giving them a facial! One particular job Flood starring Robert Carlyle was quite challenging because we were filming in tanks of water. The water came up to your chest and you had to keep your kit dry. There were divers with us in case anyone slipped or went under. The set was meant to look like a room that has been flooded and the lights were flickering with real electricity.
You are trusting someone with your life! No matter what it is, you have to be willing to do it! It is hugely competitive but the more knowledge you have of your art, the better. Every job is different and every environment is different. Be open-minded and do everything to get as much experience as possible. Do that wedding on a Saturday, do a couple of days on a set, do that commercial or help out a friend for free on a photographic shoot, just to build up experience.
After all these years, I still love it. CS Lewis took the Mournes area as his inspiration for the fantasy land in which he set his Chronicles of Narnia. Travel along the coastline a little further though, towards Annalong, and you will get a true picture of the spectacular scenery he must have glimpsed in this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Glassdrumman Lodge sits nestled right in the heart of this glorious landscape, with a backdrop of Slieve Binnian, Wee Binnian and some of the smaller mountains that make up the Mournes, yet high enough to look out across rolling fields to the sea. A stunning picture, but no words can describe accurately the quiet peace of this countryside location and the incredible sense of calm it holds. The place has been run as an elegant hotel and restaurant for three decades by.
And the location is surely a blessing - the freshest lobster, scallops and fish straight off the boats at Kilkeel, locally sourced lamb and Angus beef, and vegetables grown in fields right on the doorstep - at Glassdrumman.
Things go remarkably smoothly, given that there are three pans on the go at one point but step by step he guides us and in a very short time we are sitting down to a fine lunch in the restaurant, washed down with an equally fine glass of chilled white wine. The gardens at Glassdrumman are worth a dander round after lunch. Sit down and take in the view and the smell of wild garlic in springtime, summer herbs later in the year - again, the emphasis is on using as much growing locally as possible.
You can, of course, work off that lunch with a good walk on the mountains, the level of difficulty is up to yourself, and there are plenty of other activities to do including golfing and fishing. We chose, rather lazily, to return to the promise of that comfy sofa we spotted earlier - to indulge in some Glassdrumman-made fudge and a seemingly bottomless coffee pot. Mourne Kitchen runs cookery courses all year round and special deals on bed, breakfast and evening meals.
For more information, go to: www. Add buttermilk in stages, mixing throughout. When mixture is damp and combined, but not sloppy, turn out onto floured oven tray. Shape and make a cut across the top about 1cm deep. Bake for about 20 minutes, remove from tray and bake for a further minutes until tapping the bottom of the loaf produces a hollow sound.
Allow to cool slightly, before serving with butter. Bread can be frozen and is wonderful when reheated from thawed in the oven.
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