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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Louise McSharry: How to strip back your make-up look when the weather hots up
Unfortunately, dampness doesn't exactly lend itself to most of our beauty practices. Make-up melts off, hair gets frizzy, and crevices get stinky. So how do you stay looking good when the heat comes a-calling? My advice is always to lean into it. Sure, you could invest in expensive setting sprays and anti-humidity hair sprays, but if you know things are going to be really damp, there's no point in stressing about your face or hair getting wrecked. Instead, I like to think about how I can manage to maintain a look even if the sweats are intense. Last week, at Primavera Sound in Barcelona, I went to see musicians Charli XCX and Troye Sivan perform their Sweat tour, so you better believe I employed this tactic. For make-up, this meant that I kept it relatively simple. As far as I'm concerned, there's no point in applying heavy foundation in these circumstances; it won't look good as you sweat and will feel uncomfortable. Instead, I accept that my skin simply will not look flawless and use a pot concealer, like Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer (€35 via to cover major blemishes. Elsewhere on my face, I do what I can to distract from my less-than-perfect skin with long-wearing cream products and glitter. Bronzer, blush and highlighter go a long way to adding life to your face, and while they won't last forever, they will wear relatively evenly, meaning you won't end up with weird patches. Also, they're handy to pop in your bag and can be tapped on with your finger tips should you decide to top it up. Makeup by Mario's cream products are excellent — easy to apply and long-wearing. I recently bought Sculpt & Pop On-The-Go (€34 via which includes two mini versions of his excellent contour sticks and blush sticks. Their small size makes them ideal for travel, and the formulas themselves are great. They're available in three shade pairings. I'm also absolutely loving Charlotte Tilbury's new Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks (€40 via These chunky blush sticks come in six shades and deliver a fresh and youthful flush to the face. They blend easily, and I find they look great on the lips as well, making them a handy product to carry with you. The eyes are my real focus on sweaty days, however. Eye crayons have come a long way and, in my experience, are some of the longest wearing products on the market. If you go for a grungy look, it will actually improve with wear and look more authentic as the day goes on. I love Half Magic's Sparkle Sticks (€23 via which are packed with glitter and come in 10 shades. I wore Punk Pony, a deep blue, to Primavera, and it was still on 28 hours after application. Finally, a tubing mascara is your friend. The good ones won't move until you remove them with oil. 5. Maybelline Lash Sensational (€12.99 via is my favourite and has never failed me. Now, go forth and sweat! Lost in translation I feel like I can't turn a corner without someone asking me about salmon sperm these days. (What a life I've built for myself!) Why? Because of the beauty treatment which injects it into the skin. Well, sort of. Salmon sperm contains a high concentration of DNA fragments known as polynucleotides, which are thought to improve the appearance of wrinkles by stimulating collagen and elastin production. Are they effective? Yes, sometimes they have a visible impact on the texture and appearance of the skin. Will they make you look like a newborn? No. It's also important to remember that your response to a treatment like this might not be the same as someone else's, so it's always a bit of a 'buyer beware' situation. Something old… I remember the first time I tried a beauty product that 'adapted to your skin colour to formulate your perfect shade', and it was a very long time ago. Like, decades ago. Since then, they come and go, seducing a new generation of youngsters into thinking it's some sort of magic. Brands suggest that their product provides a unique shade via the skin's pH but, in my experience, the shade is always the same. If you photograph said shade on a variety of skin tones, it will look different, but isn't that just their individual skin tone shining through? Me? Cynical? Never. Anywho, that doesn't necessarily mean the shade it provides isn't pretty and, as the result, is usually sheer and glowy, I've known and loved many of these products in my time. The first of them was a Barry M lipstick I used on my cheeks, and while it doesn't exist in that precise iteration anymore, the brand's Colour Changing Gel Blush (€7.99 via provides very similar results. ... Something new To be honest, I was shocked to learn that Dior was getting involved in the pH-balance tomfoolery but, nonetheless, here we are. In fairness, it has been at it for some time with its Lip Glow and Rosy Glow products. Additionally, it's not launching a single blush stick and claiming it will adjust to every skin tone — instead the Backstage Rosy Glow Blush Stick (€49 via is available in six shades, which features 'pH-activated colour' for a 'made-to-measure' result. Do I think that's a load of nonsense? Yes. Are the products beautiful nonetheless? Well, yes. The formula is light and creamy, gliding onto the skin and delivering sheer but buildable colour. Do I think you need it? If you already have a cream blush you like, probably not.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rita Ora poses up a storm in trendy summer tank top as she licks icy lolly in racy summer snaps
Rita Ora posed up a storm in a trendy summer tank top as she shared some racy sunny snaps to Instagram on Wednesday. The singer, 34, paired the simple white top, which read 'America's Sweetheart' with large black sunglasses and chunky chain necklace. Keeping cool in the summer heat, the songstress seductively licked a rainbow coloured ice lolly. In another snap she grabbed her assets in a quirky green top which read 'girls are the coolest'. She paired her top with large orange tinted sunglasses as she showcased her natural curly locks. Alongside the array of snaps, she penned: 'What are you all up to during this HEATWAVE?' Her post comes after she took to the stage at World Pride Music Festival in Washington DC earlier this month. She put on an electric performance for at Festival Grounds At RFK Campus, alongside the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan on the line-up. The star arrived at the music festival in style as she caught a ride with pals Paris Hilton and Cara Delevingne in Paris' private jet. The heiress shared a slew of snaps from the lavish flight, writing: 'Boarding Sliv Air with the hottest crew. World Pride, we're coming for you!' Meanwhile, the month also saw the release of the music video for Rita's latest sizzling song Heat. The sexy single boasts several racy lyrics, including: the single, she sings: 'Sex on sight, anywhere you like. Inside or outside' and 'Only one thing I need, your heat on me.' Speaking to The Sun this week about the track, she explained: 'It's the need of it happening right now, in this moment. It's the idea that I want it on right now or I don't want to hear about it. It's that simple. 'I think that comes from the excitement of the song. I wanted it to feel instant and to have an impact. It is a brave, straight-up demand that you can use in any way you want.' Alongside her album, she penned: 'What are you all up to during this HEATWAVE?' Heat is expected to feature on her upcoming, still untitled, fourth album, which will be her first album release since her 2023 You & I. Rita told the publication: 'I wanted to really celebrate my sexuality and the way I am as a woman. My last album was so different, it was about my love life and getting married. 'But with this next lot of music I wanted it to be so carefree and back to how I was coming up in the industry. I wanted to celebrate everything I have become. It's not super deep, just fun.' Rita has recently been supporting Kylie for the first leg of her tour after she previously revealed that Kylie's 2023 mega-hit from Tension, Padam Padam was nearly given to her. The synth-pop banger - penned by Norwegian singer-songwriter Ina Wroldsen and producer Lostboy - was a viral hit for Kylie. But several artists were asked if they wanted to record it, including the Anywhere singer, because they didn't feel it was a Kylie song. Rita began performing as the support act for Kylie's Tension Tour in April at Atlanta's State Farm Arena. Gushing about the gig afterwards, she said: 'First night of the tour, wow the reception was incredible and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to connect with North America. It feels like such a huge compliment to open up for such an icon.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ahead of Her Worldwide Pride Festival Tour, Kim Petras Drops New Jewelry Collab Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Celebrating anyone who's ever been called 'too much', Awe Inspired (a luxury jewelry brand centered on giving back to advocacy groups) just debuted its fifth and latest Pride campaign starring global pop icon Kim Petras as their 'Queen of the Fairies' — launching just as she embarks on a worldwide Pride festival tour. More from Rolling Stone 'The Wizard of Oz' at Sphere: How to Get Tickets to See the Classic in Las Vegas Sink Your Teeth into Nautica's Bold New 'Jaws' Clothing Drop, Ahead of the Films 50th Anniversary How to Watch LA Dodgers Games Online Without Cable The German singer-songwriter recently performed at the 2025 World Pride Music Festival alongside Troye Sivan, Jennifer Lopez, Reneé Rapp and more, and is the first out trans woman to win a Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Sam Smith. The 'Unholy' singer is also taking the stage at the SoSF Pride Festival, Nashville Pride Friday Concert, and more throughout June and July. But she's also taking time to turn on the magic as the muse of Awe's latest Pride collection, with the 'Queen of Fairies' being described as one who 'lives beyond the rules — an untamed force who bends nature to her will.' shop now on awe inspired Offering a luxe take on the 'fairycore' aesthetic trend you've probably seen fill countless Pinterest boards, Awe Inspired and Petras' Queen of the Fairies collection aims to reclaim the slur 'fairy,' transforming it into an emblem of enchantment, pride, and femme self-expression. Launching in three separate drops throughout the month of June, the jewelry is all crafted in 14K gold vermeil and sterling silver, and embraces the 'surreal elegance and escapism' of fantastical fairy iconography while keeping it grounded in a good cause. The first drop is available to shop now on while 'Secret Forest' will be shoppable on June 17, and the third and final drop, 'Bug Brooches,' goes live on June 24. From sculptural rings and intricate earrings to layered charms, delicate brooches, and a standout fairy nameplate necklace, the collection is meant to be equal parts whimsical and elevated. You'll find twisted botanical motifs, winged silhouettes, and delicate insect-inspired details — think dragonflies, beetles, and enchanted flora. shop kim petras queen of the fairies collection Prices range from $150–$1,240, and as part of the launch, the Queen herself (Petras) curated three of her favorite necklace stacks (two are currently in-stock online, while the final 'Secret Forest' set will be released with the June 17 drop). In celebration of Pride, $10 will be donated with the purchase of select pieces (labeled 'GLSEN Gives Back') to GLSEN, an organization working to ensure safe, inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ youth nationwide by supporting educators and advocating for policy change in school. This contribution supports critical resources and education as political attacks and funding cuts continue to intensify nationwide. With this campaign, Awe Inspired has added a new queer icon to its Goddess Jewelry Collection. Past Pride campaigns featured Indya Moore as Marsha P. Johnson and Zane Phillips as Achilles, with each launch supporting GLSEN's mission. Shop the of drops, while supplies last, at and for more ways to support the LGBTQ+ community, check out some other 2025 Pride Collections and queer-owned businesses to support this month and beyond. Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rita Ora performs in leopard-print top and micro shorts in Washington, DC
Rita Ora wore a matching leopard print lingerie set and micro shorts during a performance at World Pride Music Festival in Washington DC, on Friday. The singer, 34, took to the stage for the two-day event in the sensational outfit. and Troye Sivan were also among the famous names performing at the event. The pride festival is held at Festival Grounds At RFK Campus in Washington D.C. Rita recently boasted about her latest song Heat, which was released on Friday. In the single, she sings: 'Your heat on me. Sex on sight. Anywhere you like. Inside or outside.' Heat is expected to feature on her upcoming, still untitled, fourth album, which will be her first album release since her 2023 You & I. Rita has recently been supporting Kylie Minogue for the first leg of her tour after she previously revealed that Kylie's 2023 mega-hit from Tension, Padam Padam, was nearly given to her. Several artists were asked if they wanted to record it, including Rita because they didn't feel it was a Kylie song.
Telegraph
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Primavera Sound, Barcelona review: Charli XCX lets fans down, but Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan soar
Who runs the world? If the music industry is anything to go by, it's the girls. Pop is now dominated by solo female superstars, and so it made perfect sense for Primavera Sound – one of Europe's largest festivals – to turn to the holy trinity of Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan to headline this year. A huge Powerpuff Girls statue designed to look like the three singers welcomed festival goers to the sprawling site in Barcelona, and from there began three days of agenda-setting pop, rock and electronica. The first evening featured the weakest of the three sets: an oddly flat, disjointed affair courtesy of XCX and her frequent collaborator Troye Sivan, reunited to bring their much-hyped 'Sweat' tour to Europe. XCX has had an incredible 12 months, riding high off the success of last year's viral album Brat. But her set let the thousands of fans who had turned up in Brat-themed lime green merchandise (and paid €350 for tickets) down: it began not with her own anthems, such as 360 or Club Classics, but a staid three-song run from Sivan. To sum up how much of a vibe killer this was, I caught a girl next to me Googling, 'Who is Troye Sivan?' midway through his rendition of Got Me Started. Once XCX finally arrived on stage, her stripped-back production – a green curtain, some flashing lights – and propensity for miming did little to help. Those who criticised Glastonbury for not choosing her as a headliner this year would have been wise to watch this set. It just wasn't good enough. Thank heavens, then, for the subsequent pair: Carpenter and Roan, both newer artists whose ascent to pop's big leagues has been a mere two years in the making, were exceptional. Carpenter has put sexy, old-school glamour back at the heart of pop, her songs flitting between Britney-esque ditties and scathing takedowns of ex-boyfriends. Themed around a 1950s variety show, the set opened with the US singer shimmying along to Busy Woman, before she treated the audience to chart-topping hits like Please Please Please, Taste and Espresso; country-influenced new track Man Child also got its first live outing. Roan rounded off the weekend, and proved, once again, that she is exactly the sort of boundary-pushing artist the industry has been crying out for. Not since Lady Gaga has a pop artist's debut album – in Roan's case, the superb The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023) – become such an overnight classic. Its most popular singles (Pink Pony Club, Hot to Go!) were electric live. Dressed in an array of medieval princess-inspired costumes, Roan's soaring vocals never suffered for a second as a result of all the bells and whistles. There was also plenty on offer for those not into bubblegum pop, from indie bands at the absolute peak of their powers – Wolf Alice, Fontaines D.C., LCD Soundsystem – to gorgeous Americana (Waxahatchee) and ferocious hardcore (Turnstile). Excellent weather, an expertly curated lineup and €5 beer – what more could you want from a festival?
