Beauty

Compiled by PHYL CLARKE

Beauty and the beach

Cool blue nails look hot on the beach - choose a quick-drying formula like NYC's Water Street Blue €1.29 Apply Kerastase Huile Celeste to towel-dried hair for shiny locks with a shimmering finish. The protective oil stops dryness and the sun's harmful rays - pop in your beachbag and reapply during the day. €24.30 Squinting at the sun is a real no no if you want to avoid wrinkles. Take the stylish option with these Rayban Wayfarer shades, which put a new twist on the classic with a burst of floral print €127 from claimtheframe.com Slick on a bronze kissed glow with Isadora's Glow Stick Blush €15.50, a neat little stick for highlighting cheeks and shoulders

Skip mascara and define eyes with a slick of gold liner. Kohl Kajal in gold €1.49 from NYC

Protect yourself

WITH SHIMMER

Get glamorous body protection with Ambre Solaire’s Shimmering Lotion, €23.99, with it’s SPF 20, lustre finish and delicious scent, it’s a holiday in a bottle.

WITH COLOUR

A hint of a tint and SPF 50 makes Le Roche Posey Anthelios XL Tinted Fluid a summer facial must-have – a great alternative to powder bronzer for giving the decollate a lovely protected finish. €17.75

WITH BENEFITS

Powerful protection in a corrective cream, Skinceuticals Brightening UV Defense SPF 30 evens out discoloration and evens out skintone. €39 skinceuticals.co.ukfor your nearest stockist

I can't live without... PAULA ROWAN, glove designer

Elizabeth Arden 8-hour cream This is such a multi-tasker and for someone like me who travels so much, it works as a balm, a moisturiser and a gloss.

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation I like this because it gives great coverage but still looks and feels natural. It’s a great base either on its own or with the full works on a more glamorous occasion.

My runners I walk everywhere, for inspiration and for exercise, so a good pair of runners is a must. I find my creative muse among the people and the landscapes around Dublin Bay.

Yes to Carrots Leave-in Conditioner My trademark curls need constant moisturising and I like this because it’s a natural product and I can leave it working in my hair all day.

My antique gold and diamond ring I chose it myself and rarely take it off my finger. When I tried it on I just knew it was me. It represents a special time for my business – when I decided to expand my brand into the UK, so it carries some positive energy.