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I'll be out in the streets of Dublin on Sunday painting pretty faces and meeting people from across the globe. Sundays don't get better than that :)

I was very sad to hear about Inglot founder Mr. Wojtek Inglot passing away suddenly at the weekend. A little bit of colour is gone from the world

Oscar-winning special effects artist Alec Gillis uses his Hollywood skills to help a woman half a world away. Watch the video and be inspired.

Indonesian woman gets new nose from Oscar-winning special effects artist A woman whose nose was cut off in a vicious attack is getting a new nose from an Oscar-winning special effects artist.

Only thing better than getting a new lipstick is getting a free new lipstick!! Thanks Back2MAC :)

This is exciting!! Sugarpill Cosmetics have the best eyeshadows and this collaboration with the stunning Amelia Arsenic looks amazing!!! Can't wait for it to launch!!

Another sneak peek at our Cold Chemistry collection we previewed at IMATS last June! A collaboration between Sugarpill and makeup artist / designer Amelia Arsenic. Coming soon! Check out Mai's swatches: http://www.portraitofmai.com/2012/06/new-sugarpill-pressed-palettes-and.html

Only 5 days to go! Look Dead…The Zombies are Coming!! Dublin Zombie Walk

Look Dead...The Zombies are Coming!! On August 4th the dead will assemble in St. Stephan’s Green in Dublin’s city centre. Yep, it’s nearly time for the 3rd annual Dublin Zombie Walk!! The zombie walk is about dressing up, shuffling,...

Nailed it.... One of my favourite looks is colourful leopard print so I thought I would give it a go on my nails. I have terrible, short, weak nails but when I have them painted up nice I don’t hate them so...

Blog post on one of my icons!

Yes...she really is 42!!! Yep…forty-two years old!! No Doubt are back and Gwen Stefani is looking as amazing as ever! She’s 42 and could still pass for 22. At 28 I already look older than her!! No fair :( During the 90’s I...

Finally got some time to write some blog posts :) http://bare-layer.tumblr.com/

Bare Layer The many layers of makeup by Ruth Hirsch

Illamasqua's new campaigh will be 'Generatin Q' which will celebrate the fact that beauty has no limits and is ageless. This is a pretty fresh train of thought in an industry obsessed with youth and 'traditional beauty'. The brand say "Generation Q is a celebration of beauty. Ageless, without limits or restrictions. It’s our declaration to the world that beauty is inclusive, not exclusive". I for one am very excited to see more of this collection!

I can't stress the importance of wearing a good SPF enough. I know it's 'only Ireland' but if there is daylight (super sunny or not) there are UV rays hitting your skin. Boots currently has loads of offers on a big range of suncreams so you can find 1 to suit your skin type. Hope you all enjoy the sun safely!

Very excited about the new Sugarpill Cosmetics palette, Heart Breaker, which launches May 18th. Can't wait to get my paws on it!!