Desire Lines: Pippa's new tan, refillable perfume, and M&S's new summer collection
The tan
It's hard to believe, but Pippa O'Connor Ormond's POCO beauty only launched in late 2023. The brand launched with its multi-purpose serum/primer, Universal Glow Treatment. It's become such an iconic product, many now simply refer to it as UGT. When you've got an acronym, you know you're winning...
The brand has just entered the tanning market with a collection of skincare-infused tanning mousses, €28, bolstered with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide and a gradual tanner, €25. The mousses are available in two shades, Deep Honey (10% DHA) and Classic Honey (8% DHA). Quick-drying, it delivers an even, streak-free tan with great staying power. We're in love.
pocobeauty.com
The coffee
Nespresso's latest 2025 collection is out. A playful, retro colour pop, it's a nostalgic step back in time to summers past. Limited edition machines and accessories are soaked in soft yet vibrant tones. Try the new Pistachio Vanilla Over Ice — a coffee crafted to be enjoyed chilled.
Iced Coffee Capsules: from €6.50; Vertuo Pop Machines: from €99.
nespresso.com
The festival
Night and Day festival. Picture: Cián Flynn
With acts like José González, KT Tunstall and Lisa Hannigan confirmed for Roscommon's Night and Day festival, punters have plenty to look forward to on June 27-29.
And if it coincides with your period, you can rest easy in the knowledge that the festival has teamed up with The Period Fairies, who will provide free sanitary tampons and pads with two portaloos decked out with mirrors, fairy lights and wet wipes, to make the experience that little bit easier.
Weekend adult tickets €185 including camping tickets, with children's tickets costing €2. Day tickets are also on sale now; Friday, €55, Saturday and Sunday, €88 each.
nightandday.ie
The perfume
Zadig & Voltaire have launched a new fragrance, ZADIG, from €73 for 30ml
Zadig & Voltaire has just launched a delicious new eau de parfum for women. A floral, woody fragrance, the base blends sensual roasted vanilla and creamy sandalwood with top notes of orange blossom.
The striking wing-shaped bottle will stand out on any vanity. And, it's refillable! ZADIG, the fragrance, is available at select Brown Thomas stores, Arnotts Beauty Hall and from pharmacies nationwide, from €73 for 30ml.
zadig-et-voltaire.com
The garden aid
Nourish – The Caragh Nurseries Garden. Picture: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography 2025
Fresh from their stunning Nourish showcase at Bloom with Leonie Cornelius, Caragh Nurseries has launched Garden Stories, a new concept bringing plants together in themed collections designed to grow over time. From The Sunshine Story to The Wild Wellbeing, each pack is ready to plant. Starting at €300, each pack includes a detailed planting guide.
caraghnurseries.ie
The top
Flower bandeau top, €78. Bikini bottoms, €20. Earrings, €26. Marks and Spencer
From crochet co-ords to shell-inspired jewellery, metallic sandals and delicate bow tops, there's lots to love in Marks and Spencer's new summer collection.
We have our eye on this striking flower bandeau top, €78. In stores now.
marksandspencer.com
The book
Anna Carey's latest book, Our Song, is the ultimate summer read.
A love story for the ages, it tells the story of Laura, a woman who used to have big dreams of a music career and gave up. Until her successful songwriting partner contacts her out of the blue to complete the song they never finished.
A beautiful read.
kennys.ie
Compiled by Vickie Maye, Nicole Glennon and Jillian Bolger, weekend@examiner.ie
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