M - K A E

With an emphasis on delicate, feminine designs built on a foundation of strong and structured equivalents, M-Kae is the creation of Maria Kragmann, a 24 year-old Danish blogger. Her passion for design and love of mixing the high-street with high end found her sketching up her own creations on a vacation a few years back and within a year her beautiful imagined drawings were brought to life in the form of this collection where power is found in the dainty and authority in the girlish refinement of her own style.

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R O T A T E

This Copenhagen based brand is of otherworld proportions beautiful. Think statement dresses and jumpsuits, in metallics, feathers and the dreamiest bold patterns your all-monochrome-everything heart never realised it needed. Created in the most distinctive Scandi-cool manner and dreamed up by Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimars, two Danish stylists and influencers who, in understanding exactly what they were missing in their own wardrobes envisioned the perfect closet and so Rotate was born. Rotate is the cool girl’s go-to for party pieces that will ensure your night is one to remember, and you very much remembered.

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S A I N T B O D Y

Saint Body is an independent fashion brand founded by Kasia Porycka and Manuela Pieniak with the intention to create classic, ultra-feminine yet comfortable bodysuits that are functional in the every day while also ensuring the wearer benefits from the serious attention to design, looking absolutely boss lady hot. Running short series, each piece is produced locally in Europe and gaurantees to compliment the female form.

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W E S T 2 2

West 22 is a top secret fashionistas paradise. With dupe versions of the latest Bottega’s, in full leather, cute cashmere beanies, the prettiest hair accessories and endless fashion finds that add the perfect touch of fabulous to any outfit, this website is one of my favourites to get a stylish fix or little pick-me-up.

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C E C I L I E B A H N S E N

Feminie, frilly and oh so freaking fabulous, Cecilie Bahnsen is one of Denmark’s most infamous designers to emerge over the past five years. Despite being in contrast to the stereotypical minimalist aesthetics of Danish designers, the brand has made waves throughout the industry, with editors and consumers falling head over heels in love, collection on collection. The young designer operates at the centre of couture and ready-to-wear, creating a perfect line of luxury pieces that are timeless, elegant and youthful in their unimaginable uniqueness.

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Working Out in L.A, Part I

January 9, 2020TravelRebecca O'ByrneComment

T H E C L A S S B Y T A R Y N T O O M E Y

If you’re looking to feel alllll the feels, The Class by Taryn Toomey is the ultimate life-changing workout for your mind and body. The Class, as created by fitness and well-being genius Taryn Toomey, is a unique physical training experience that engages the mind like none other while working to build a long, strong, lean and toned physique. Through a simple collection of repeated calisthenics and plyometrics series you can expect to challenge your body’s ability to move like it’s never before while also seizing the opportunity to engage your mind and capture the relationship between mind and body in all it’s previously undiscovered glory. Try to book when Taryn herself is in town or if not then just get your butt to any available class because whichever trainer you get, you can be sure they’re about to rock your world.

BOOK // theclass.com

B A R R Y’ S

In a word, Barry’s is K.I.L.L.E.R. Killer as in the most insane ass-kicking workout you can do, in any city you might find yourself in (they have locations all over the planet now). Working from the second you step inside the Red Room to the second you leave, the session is different every time with a focus on a different body area each day of the week. However what remains the same is the treadmill to weights format and the fact that whether it’s your first time or your a Barry’s seasoned pro, you will leave on a naturally occurring endorphin high - not to mention a stiff and sore body (in all the good ways though of course). Try out the WoHo location, it’s the OG of all Barry’s and the L.A vibes are, well , let’s just say V L.A.

BOOK // barrysbootcamp.com

S O U L C Y C L E

From city to city, SoulCycle is a go-to staple in the life of anyone who moves on the regular. A workout of sweaty proportions, this bike based session is build to make you feel like you’re on the night out of a lifetime - the music is loud and absolutely vibe-ing, the lights are low and moody, the instructors are hot AF and the experience is a whole entire thing. It’s all about peddling your way to an inner happiness and the body of a SoulCycle-r. Try the Beverly Hills or West Hollywood locations, you never know who you might be spinning with!

BOOK // soul-cycle.com

B O D Y B Y S I M O N E

Created by Aussie trainer and dance extraordinaire Simone De La Ru, Body by Simone, known as BBS to those in it’s ‘inner circle’, is a favourite of major celebrities like Reee Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Karlie Kloss, Sandra Bullock and of course Chrissy Teigen. BBS consists of five class varieties, including Dance Cardio, Trampoline Cardio, ABC (Arms, Back and Core), HTB (Hips, thighs and Buns) and Full body. No matter the class or the location, any of the signature classes are the perfect time to leave all your inhibitions at the door and get your sweat on, dancing your way through the graceful and powerful BBS method. Try the WoHo or Brentwood locations.

BOOK // bodybysimone.com

T R A C Y A N D E R S O N

Founded by fitness and health pioneer, Tracy Anderson, the Tracy Anderson Method is something of a cult favourite among celebrities and fitness fanatics alike. With personal clients including Gwyneth Paltrow (who loved Anderson’s method so much that she invested as a business partner after initially training with her for her role in Iron Man), Tracee Ellis Ross, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez, Anderson has justifiably build a global fitness empire on her very credible and long-lasting results. Through immense research, self-testing, and refinement of her method over the past 20 years, Anderson is all about changing things up, never letting working out get repetitive or boring and her classes are held in specific temperatures (86 degrees with 69 percent humidity) over a duration of 50 minutes. Combining strength training and cardio, via an ever-changing series of dance moves, the results are undeniable no matter your genetic dispositions.

BOOK // tracyanderson.com

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Healthy Hair, Happy You - Clean Haircare Brands We Love

January 8, 2020StyleRebecca O'Byrne2 Comments

A C T + A C R E

Act + Acre is a brand that could, legit, swear under oath of it’s place as the world’s best hair care company in a court of law. No joke, this Irish founded, New York based company was created by hair boss Helen Reavey and her husband Colm Mackin and boasts a completely clean approach to achieving your best hair yet. Uncomplicated yet indescribably effective, each Act + Acre product is created by a cold pressed method so as to contain the integrity of each carefully chosen ingredient. Kicking the million trillion products/steps in the butt, the Act + Acre process is a effortless three step affair, beginning with the brand’s hero product, the Scalp Detox which works to eliminate all the product buildup and sweat that naturally gathers in the scalp over time - moving on to the cleanse and conditioner which leaves your hair smooth, soft and totally hydrated. If there’s one hair care brand you try this year let it be this one!

Hero Product(s) // Scalp Detox // Cleanse // Conditioner

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O U A I

Founded by celebrity hair goddess, Jen Atkin, Ouai is one of the industries new little hotties on our shelves. Atkin, who has worked as a hairdresser since - well as long as social media has existed - and includes Chrissy Teigen, Jenna Dewan Tatum, and just about every member of the Kardashian-Jenner family as some of her most famous clients. It was no shocker so when she brought out her own brand. However, unlike many celebrity endorsed or created brands and products, this is actually the shit. Tried and tested (as all these brands are here in the article), Ouai is one to go back to again and again.. and again. The matching shampoos and conditioners are a staple in my shower, while the Hair Oil is something I use daily, not to mention the Texturising Spray, which is other level. For anyone looking for a haircare supplement too, the three available from Ouai are totally legit and once you start you just can’t get enough. You can be sure too that the brand continues to grow with it’s loyal customers as Atkin uses the feedback she receives on social media to better existing products and create new ones.

Hero Product(s) // Hair Oil // Oily Hair Supplement // Texturising Spray

FOLLOW @theouai // SHOP at spacenk.com

O L A P L E X

Repair, protect and strengthen is Olaplex’s motto and with their patented active chemistry, the products work on a molecular level to repair damaged and broken elements of each strand that are compromised by the natural ageing process of the hair, environmental damage and general lifestyle harm. Often used by professionals, Olaplex products can be used at home together or as individual additions to your current routine. Following a simple yet effective route to better hair, Olaplex is all about the repair and maintenance of your hair, bringing the shine and lust back into your do.

Hero Product // Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector

FOLLOW @olaplex // SHOP at spacenk.com

L I V I N G P R O O F

Created by world-class biotech scientists and beauty experts who seek to bring all the sleek and shine to your tresses, Living Proof is a long term treatment style collection of products that work to nourish your hair over an extended period of use. Living Proof seek to restore your hair to it’s natural glossy self and take no short cuts, it’s all about the long term results of continued good hair care. Their dry shampoo is infamously wow and leaves little to no residue which is always a plus whether you’re just a little stuck for time in the mornings or simply just want to get one more day before shampooing! Come on, we all do it, right?!

Hero Product // PhD Dry Shampoo // Restore Treatment Mask

FOLLOW @livingproofinc // SHOP at spacenk.com

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5 Brands to Love this Fall

October 14, 2019StyleRebecca O'ByrneComment

B E V Z A

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Jewellery Brands To Fall in Love With

January 29, 2019StyleRebecca O'ByrneComment

Dainty jewels are always a good idea. And as we come to the end of January, not to mention the end of those January blues there’s absolutely every excuse to treat yourself to a little self-gifting of some pretty little treasures. In a follow up edition to my new “Considered Curation” series, a new venture in which I share the brands, people and places I love, today it’s all about decorating yourself and those you love with something beautiful from local and international designers who have built something that simply must be shared and worn.

So darlings, get in, we’re going shopping!

SORU JEWELLERY

Soru is a UK based jewellery brand that has brought all my jewellery dreams to life. Soru, meaning sisters in Sicilian, was aptly created and curated by two half English-Sicilian sisters Francesca Kelly and Marianna Doyle in 2013. Full of ornate flair and made for the every-day wearer, carrying her to those every-night occasions, each Soru creation is ethically handmade in Italy or Turkey using gold plated sterling silver, set to precious metals and semi precious gemstones. Francesca and Marianna’s story is a gorgeous one and their philosophy, that jewellery should complete a look and make you feel transformed, is part of the brand’s elegant aesthetic. To say I’m in love would be an understatement.

FOLLOW @sorujewellery // SHOP harveynichols.com

BEATRIZ PALAOIS

Founded in Madrid in 2011 by Beatriz Palacios Jiménez, Beatriz Palacios, is an elegant mix of feminine strength and unconventional sophistication. After graduating as a mining engineer, Beatriz worked as a jewellery designer in Dublin before moving back to her hometown of Madrid to embark upon her own creative journey with her now well-established brand. With a strong insistence on quality and craftsmanship, each season sees a newly developed collection originating from the depts of her innate sense of playful experimentation with new forms and previously unused materials.

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LEAH ALEXANDRA

Creating the pieces that can’t be found anywhere else, Leah Alexandra, knows exactly what we need in to create the most beautifully adorned jewellery wardrobe. Having spent time as a metalsmith, Leah now marries her love of creation by traveling the world to source the most unique, beautiful materials which play part in the distinctive nature of all her designs. Versatile and timeless, investing in a Leah Alexandra piece will never loose it’s charm.

FOLLOW @leahalexandrajewelry // SHOP leahalexandra.com

MOMUSE

Delicate by nature and simply irresistible, MoMuse Jewellery is a stunning collection of contemporary jewellery pieces designed by Irish native Margaret O’Rourke. Margaret has seen herself go from selling her designs at weekend markets to being recommended by the New York Times as one of the most coveted shops to visit in Dublin (don’t miss her haven, MoMuse in the Powerscourt Townhouse in Dublin’s city centre). Classic and unapologetically simple, her designs are a clear vision of her own beautiful way of seeing the world and have made their way into the lives and wardrobes of many in all their elegantly understated glory. Expect diamonds in white, champagne and black as well as emeralds, sapphires & rubies set to the backdrop of 9 karat gold metals.

FOLLOW @momusejewellery // SHOP momuse.ie

MEJURI

Setting the ethical standards high, Mujuri is an everyday touch of luxury at dangerously seductive prices. Working to make luxury so affordable, this beautiful brand teams up with their manufacturers to sell directly to their consumer, meaning they get to create using top quality materials and craftsmanship without the mainstream markups. Each piece is inspired by the idea of quality essentials being a fun and fabulous part of your everyday looks.

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Online Stores HSF is Loving Right Now

October 1, 2018StyleRebecca O'ByrneComment

Online browsing (ok who are we kidding, it’s full on shopping) is a dangerously addictive and highly enjoyable act. However small and no matter the price, if you’re like me and you much rather shopping online these days, my new series “Considered Curations” in which I will be sharing the brands I love to hit up is here to help you find your next wardrobe hit. With the excitement of your parcel arriving to the door and getting to try things on in the comfort of your own home, while also getting to test it out with other existing pieces and do the whole mix-and-match review (we all do it) and well, with the ease of online returns these days there is little left to say but this..

Get in darlings, we’re going shopping!

FRANKIE THE SHOP

Classic with a twist, Frankie the Shop is consistently a firm favourite. Authentically cool in pretty much everything they produce, it’s a perfectly inspired place to seek out your next ‘unfussy, minimal, wallet-conscious’ purchase. With locations in NYC and Paris their online store is a mixture of on-the-pulse designers and Pinterest worthy pieces.

FOLLOW @frankietheshop // SHOP frankietheshop.com

LES HEROINES

Founded by Australian born fashion stylist Vanessa Cocchiaro, Les Heroines is a stunning creation focusing on occasion-wear and custom made designs for bridesmaids; taking care of your every wedding day dress dream; whether your looking for your bridesmaids or simply something fabulous to wear as a guest. Elegant and gracefully stylish, Cocchiaro designs for the abundance of shapes, ages, tastes and styles of women everywhere.

FOLLOW @lesheroinesofficial // SHOP lesheroines.com

WITCHERY

From simple everyday essentials to tasteful one-off finds, Witchery covers your every need in terms of taking you from a casual look on your day off to the bright lights of a Saturday night out. With a focus on muted tones and a satisfactory balance between separates and one-piece buys, shopping on Witchery is exactly the place to add a little something different to your style story.

FOLLOW @witcheryfashion // SHOP witchery.com

GU-DE

Gu-De, one of the hottest new kids on the block, is a luxury leather handbags brand that had just been picked up by Net-a-Porter. Timeless beauty and unique design dusted with delightful ladylike details are the foundations to this 70’s inspired handbag collection, brought to life by Seoul-based founder and designer, Ji Hye Koo.

FOLLOW @gu_de_official // SHOP gu-de-official.com

A.EMERY

For those who shop summer in winter (cause let’s face it, whoever let the weather deter from a good shoe investment), A.Emery is an Australian shoe brand that is set to light your heart on fire. It’s minimalist modernism meets Ancient Greek and their core collections are something your wardrobe will forever thank you for.

FOLLOW @a.emery_ // SHOP aemery.com

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