MOODBOARD 5 7 6 November Mood 1. IM PUTTING a bow on it with a handmade silk scrunchie by www.sineadkeary.com. 39, to order. 2. IM RETAKING vows in an Hermès Kelly ring from the Kellymorphose collection. I do! 2 3. IM LOOKING THE BUSINESS 3 in monogrammed Victoria Beckhams AW22 Ready-to-Wear; shop a selection at Harvey Nicks, Dundrum. 8 by Susan Zelouf 4. IM PACKING the essentials in a no-nonsense make-up bag by Ethel Pearl Designs, available via www.etsy.com. 5. IM GOING back to black in a wide velvet bow barrette made by hand in New York by www.jenniferbehr.com. 298 including shipping/duties. 6. IM CHANNELLING #ElleFanning in Dior at Cannes. Sweet as! 7. IM SHOULDERING my share of burdens in a brushed leather Prada Femme bag. Choose scarlet, black or both. www.prada.com. 8. IM KEEPING it simple, stupid in 9 Saint Laurent. Shades, check. Choker, check. Jacket, check. Bra? Oops. 10 4 9. IM TAKING a page out of Kerry Taylors Vintage Fashion and Couture because, according to Coco Chanel, Fashion changes, but style endures. 10. IM CHOOSING a signature eau de parfum in Givenchys LInterdit Intense: An overdose of tuberose collides with voluptuous vanilla and a salty dash of roasted sesame, vetiver and patchouli. Shaken and stirred. 1 S cheduling a long-deferred date with a girlfriend becomes a game of duelling iCals as we juggle work and essential maintenance. Me: Nails at nine. Then another session with the laser hair removal crowd; geez, whats with the chin hairs, granny? Thursdays gone, like my brows: PhiBrows eyebrow embroidery, genius! The Blonde nixes the rest of the week: Colourist, Pilates, Nuala Woulfe (SkinCeuticals facial). Tidy up the auld Bermuda Triangle. Maybe get the brows threaded, too, before I head into BTs. My personal shoppers pulled a couple of things she thinks are very me. Id roll my eyes at the cut of us, except The Blonde, a successful restaurateur from humble roots, always looks effortlessly pulled together, from the tips of her HENRY KISSINGER pedicured toes to her sun-kissed balayage. She spends on key pieces, but rocks them year after year, cost-per-wear better value than the cut-price mistakes Ive racked up; some, unworn, still sport tags. Prey to wishful dressing, I often buy things suited to her lithe 58 frame instead of my chunkalicious 53. Comparing my Dolly It costs a lot to look this cheap Parton ethos to her Buy better, buy less mindset, I consider tagging along to the Designer Room at Brown Thomas for pointers on how to look more polished. Im guessing wed be treated to coffee, maybe even chilled bubbly, considering how hot off the runway I hear it gets! Something polished has been perfected, made glossy and smooth, buffed, burnished and lustrous. Ask any lapidary what it takes to cut and polish a gemstone and theyll list a labour-intensive sequence of processes crucial to achieving a mirror-like finish, prompting light to reflect off the gleaming surface and refract through the transparent stone, dazzling the eye. Theres the rub: polish takes effort. So how much effort (and coin) is needed to polish the rough diamond that is you? By you, I mean most of us, whether were younger or bolder, minted or skinted, dressing for school drop-offs or a day at the (home) office, out on the prowl or out for drinks with the girls. Whether we dress up or dress down, the way we put ourselves together affects our self-esteem. In Confidence Dressing: How Clothing Affects the Mind, a still-relevant 2012 piece for Vogue, Katherine Bernard discusses a scientific study investigating the link between brain chemistry and clothes. The studys findings, dubbed enclothed cognition 8 November 2022 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE A DIAMOND IS A CHUNK OF COAL THAT DID WELL UNDER PRESSURE. 11. IM TAKING the knee in Stuart Weitzmans Reserve boot. 850, at Brown Thomas. 12. IM POLISHING off the competition in a masterpiece by Irish jeweller www.nigeloreilly.com. 13. IM MAKING nudes in Chanels Le Vernis in skintone shades from Dénudé to Infinité. At counters nationwide. 14. IM ZIPPING around town in Paula Rowans Jacqueline gloves, at Paula Rowan, Westbury Mall, Dublin 2. 11 13 14 12 conclude your outfit may alter how you approach and interact with the world. Bernard asserts that wearing pieces from brands we associate with a variety of positive, powerful attributes can endow the wearer with those same qualities, so its no accident if you feel powerful in Prada, cerebral in Dries, boss in BOSS and romantic in Rodarte. Whats the secret to looking polished? A plethora of advisors, both online and in-store, is ready to help us assemble a hardworking (!) capsule wardrobe and see ourselves from behind, but dont depend on anyone else to tell you who you are. Gems form deep within the earth, under great pressure and heat, surfacing in explosions of molten rock. A stones imperfections (called occlusions) tell its story, every flaw a birthmark. Honour your own story, even as you seek to smooth rough edges and youll find you are lit from within. A little polish goes a long way. @susanzelouf PARTY DRESSING / POTENT SCENTS / BOOKS / BUTTER BOARDS / ART-FILLED HOTELS / WHAT WRITERS READ / REINVENTING MEN'S STYLE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2022 with THE IRISH TIMES s.ie os gl www .th e Add Sparkle! Jewellery trends and how to wear them VERONIKA FAUSTMANN CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE THE GLOSS MONTHLY REMINDER SIGN UP to receive a monthly reminder by email when THE GLOSS is out so that you never miss an issue. Simply register your details on WWW.THEGLOSS.IE. ñó øó MILANESE STYLE Four architects at home in Milan Pre-loved purple bo GLOSSIP TWO UP Gloss~ip On The Agenda FLEXIBLE JEWELLERY Little somethings and getting happy GO GREEN: Ivy linen napkin set, 90, Liquorice Interiors; www.liquorice.ie. BE FRUITY: Luna by Luna lipstick in Cherry Opal, 12; www.lunabylisa.ie. Pieces you can adapt to your mood see Boodles Be Bo MOODBOARD 5 7 6 November Mood 1. IM PUTTING a bow on it with a handmade silk scrunchie by www.sineadkeary.com. 39, to order. 2. IM RETAKING vows in an Hermès Kelly ring from the Kellymorphose collection. I do! 2 3. IM LOOKING THE BUSINESS 3 in monogrammed Victoria Beckhams AW22 Ready-to-We Official fuel consumption figures for the Evoque R -Dynamic HSE PHEV in l/100km: WLTP Combined TEL- TEH 3.0. CO2 emissions WLTP combined g/km:35 (TEH only). The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturers tests in accordance with EU legislation. For comparison purposes only. Real worl A F A M I L Y S T O R Y Yasmin and Amber Le Bon wear Raindance JEWELLERY elet ck brac fany Lo if o. T C ld & o y g , Tiffan Yellow monds ia d h it w Gold cable-knit cashmere sweater, Johnstons of Elgin, 229; gold-tone Arial rhinestone stretch cuff, 120; gold-tone and rhinestone bracelet, 113; both Christina Goldston; all at Kildare Village; www.kildarevillage fope.com JEWELLERY 5 7 FINELY Judged 1 2 4 3 A discreet gold jewellery trend has emerged: delicate pieces worn every day like a second skin. Think fine chains and tiny, gold-set diamonds and semi-precious stones. Friends Margaret ORourke of MoMuse in the Powerscourt Town Centre and stylist Ingrid Hoey ADVERTORIAL GORGEOUS GIFTS Snap Camera Bag, Kate Spade, €249. LOVE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING... at Kildare Village, where new boutiques, restaurants and services make Christmas shopping a pleasure K ildare Village will be a twinkly wonderland this Christmas, home to festive cheer, seasonal surprises JEWELLERY 2 1. Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227R in rose gold, at Boodles, 71 Grafton Street, Dublin 2; www.patek.com. 2. Rolex Oyster DayDate 40 in 18ct yellow gold and green, www.weirandsons.ie. 3. Rado Switzerland Classic Florence Black Gold, 1,200, www. rado.com. 4. Longines Master Collection 190 GET STARSTRUCK NEW THE HOLIDAY COLLECTION Photographed By François Nars JEWELLERY 5 2 Vintage-style cameo cufflinks, Suzanne Donegan, $295; www. suzannedoneganjewels.com ANNA PORCU 1 4 THE CAMEO Comeback 3 DIOR SS23 1. Ornate Demetra necklace in shell, jet and silver, 2,200, Anna Porcu; www.annaporcu.it. 2. Cameo earrings, POA, Hemmerle; www.hemmerle.com. 3. Gol ADVERTORIAL Peigín Crowley with her BMW iX at Hayfield Manor Cork. DARRAGH KANE One of the new Ground gift sets. STYLE MEETS SUSTAINABILITY Why Irish wellness entrepreneur Peigín Crowley endorses the new BMW iX M eaningful and purposeful is how Irish holistic therapist and wellness entrepreneu 4 JEWELLERY PEARLCore 2 1 3 1. Micro Egg pearl-effect clutch bag, 550, Simone Rocha; www.matchesfashion.com. 2. Night Sky pearl ring, 198, Harris Reed X Missoma; www.uk.missoma. com. 3. Interlocking G earrings with pearl, 380, Gucci; www.gucci.com. 4. Chambre de Fleur, 550, Sophie Brille Brahe; SAINT LAURENT TRENDS & THE MIX 2 1 JEWELLERY IS JUST ONE WEAPON IN THE ARSENAL AGAINST WRINKLED NECKS AND CREPEY CHESTS EXPOSED THIS SEASON ... 3 5 4 1. Octagon earrings,695, Saint Laurent; www.farfetch.com. 2. Green agate Jungle necklace, 189, Aria V; www.aria-v.com. 3. Silk Wolves scarf, 95 F I N E JAuction EWE L L E6R December Y & W2022 ATC H E S Tuesday th Auction Tuesday 17th May 2022 at 4.00PM FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES Selling the very best of antique, vintage & signed Jewellery at auction A Rare & Collectible Lapis Lazuli & Gold Alhambra Sautoir Necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels, Elegance is an attitude Kate Winslet THE LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION 3 FASHION Event Dressing 4 For you shall go to the ball, birthday party or Christmas do! 5 2 1 7 6 10 8 9 BLACK VELVET Looking for outfit inspiration for a formal event or just fancy upping the ante for a festive party? Take inspiration from Chanels AW22 haute couture show (above). A bla RADO.COM MASTER OF MATERIALS TRUE SQUARE OPEN HEART FASHION 3 Silver Medallist 1 VALENTINO 2 4 5 IMAXTREE 8 6 7 9 SILVER AND SEQUINS Alexandra von Furstenberg Miller (Pia Getty and Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greeces sister) knows that anything sparkly exudes all-eyes-on-you glamour. She recently celebrated her 50th birthday with a wi Shop in-store or online at www.newbridgesilverware.com THE HOME OF CHRISTMAS FASHION 2 1 3 PEDRO DEL HIERRO ðs Minimalism 4 5 7 6 9 10 9 IMAXTREE 8 LESS IS MORE An elegant black silk-satin dress is always on trend. Slip into one of these understated, dresses and youll be ready for just about any do, with as little effort as possible. Usually cut on the bias or se Extra Space. Effortless Organisation. Discover the new Siemens XXL American Style Multi Door fridge freezers. Need help choosing your kitchen appliances? Let our Siemens appliances experts guide you. Visit our Siemens Appliances Showroom. BSH Home Appliances Ltd, M50 Business Park, Ballymount, Dubl IN T E R IO R S + DE SIG N 25 Rockhill, Main St, Blackrock, Co Dublin 01 9631383 info@rockhillinteriors.com www.rockhillinteriors.com JEWELLERY TRAVEL CUT AND TRUST Irelands jewellery scene is thriving thanks to a sparkling mix of family businesses, auction houses and ateliers. Here are some gems ... KEANES JEWELLERS 93-95 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork. Established in 1948, Keanes Jewellers has stores in Cork, Limerick and Killa JEWELLERY TRAVEL RARE JEWELLERY DESIGN SOTHEBYS 29 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. Established in 1744, Sothebys is synonymous with exceptional art (its annual Irish sale is on November 16-22 at the RHA, Dublin 2) and luxury objects, with a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categorie TA I LO R E D TO F I T head to toe, inside & out bespoke hand crafted living FOR EVERY ROOM OCONNORSOFDRUMLECK.IE SHOWROOM BY APPOINTMENT D RUMLEC K, C ASTLEB ELLIN G H AM, C O LOUT H T: 04 2 937 2 6 2 5 IN FO@OC ON N ORS OF D RUMLEC K.IE BEAUTY Beauty Notes HALPERN SS23 By Sarah Halliwell M ake-up can be the best accessory. From shots of bright colour to sheen and sparkle on the skin, we are looking to the little touches and tweaks that liven things up for winter. For me, a great scent is always the first way to amp up a mood, w BEAUTY MENS STYLE I DONT WANT ANYTHING WINSOME OR RESTRAINED AT THIS TIME OF YEAR: THE COLD STOKES A DESIRE FOR SOMETHING EARTHIER, COMPLEX, SEXY, INDIVIDUAL. UNSTOPPER-ABLE Paris-based perfumeur Christine Nagel has created another powerful scent. POTENT POTIONS A quality fragrance is an importan Cashmere www.lucynagle.com Champagne lamé leather Clic Clac clutch bag, JEROME DREYFUS, 260, at Costume, Castlemarket, Dublin 2. Bamboo cutlery, 120 for five pieces; WWW.SIGNATURE-EDITIONS.IE. Le Vernis nail polish, CHANEL, 28 each, at Arnotts. Napkin and plate, stylist's own. TAKE YOUR HANDBAG out to lunch This seasons minibags and clutches are so delicious, they deserve a place at the table ... Photographed by VERONIKA FAUSTMANN Styled by AISLINN COFFEY and SÍOMHA CONNOLLY Cream Nicole vintage-style frame handbag with brass clasp, 353.95; WWW.MASHU.CO.UK. Poppy lip sh Texture and tweed BELOW Black and beige houndstooth wool Nico mini bag, ANINE BING, 299, at Seagreen, Monkstown and Ranelagh, Dublin. Silver-plated picks, 35 for set of six; WWW. NEWBRIDGESILVERWARE.COM. Silver-plated Greca salt and pepper shakers, 46; WWW.DESAIVE.DE. Metal Vivienne Westwood 05 geo Gold detailing RIGHT Forest green leather Suki handbag with gold chain shoulder strap, 420; WWW.EMMABYJANE.COM. Red stripe Irish linen napkins, 120 for six; WWW.SIGNATURE-EDITIONS.IE. Black monogram Sydnee handbag, LAUREN BY RALPH LAUREN, 479, at Arnotts. Ochre pleated leather bracelet pouch bag, LOEWE, 1,200, at Brown Thomas. Gold Montserrat gloves, 495, at PAULA ROWAN, Westbury Mall, Dublin 2. Rose gold cutlery and plate, stylist's own. Your art collection will get jealous. The difference is Gaggenau. Grand architecture demands grand interior pieces. Your wine climate cabinet, much like your collection, speaks to who you are. Every Gaggenau piece is distinctively designed and crafted from exceptional materials to offer professiona MENS STYLE Indigo slim-fit dry selvedge denim jeans, 160; www.apcstore.com. Making an Impression Black cashmere roll-neck sweater, Autograph, 155, at Marks & Spencer. Grey check oversized wool-blend coat, 99.99, at H&M. Dressing up is on the agenda this month Grey herringbone tweed blazer, 219 Dublin showroom, by appointment 19 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 +353 087 911 4946 MAOLIOSA.COM Giraffe Dusk by Diane von Furstenberg FOOD is for HAPPY Admired by WH Auden as one of the greatest American writers, food writer Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher (1908-1992) never focused on just the food set before her, rather she described the whole experience, from company to setting to eating, all imbued with a sense of joy and celebr GIFT TO GIVE BACK With LOCCITANE A journey that starts in Provence and continues with you... At LOCCITANE we seed, we grow and we harvest the finest sustainably sourced, natural ingredients. This Christmas, gift the magic of Provence safe in the knowledge that you are also giving back to the planet FOOD WE SAT IN THE GLASS-ENCLOSED BOURGEOIS SPARKLE OF THE MAIN DINING ROOM WITH A FINE COMBINATION OF TIRED BONES AND BOTTOMS, THIRST, HUNGER, AND THE EFFECT OF ALTITUDE. AUNT GWENS FRIED EGG SANDWICHES INGREDIENTS Half to 1 cup dripping 12 slices bread 6 fresh eggs Waxed paper The dripping is Take the time to just breathe. IrelandsEye Knitwear. Combining contemporary styles and stitches with vibrant colours for a fresh modern look and feel. www.irelandseyeknitwear.com FOOD Buttering Up Little Extras To Elevate Eating At Home LOW SOLIFLORES Trish Deseine is making a crazy new food trend her own e have come a long way since the liquid nitrogen-fuelled beginnings of regressive molecular gastronomy. Do you remember the world in which Chicago chef Grant Achatz stag Giving feels good Shop early for great gifts instore or online at mccauley.ie/Christmas WINE Bubbling Under Julie Dupouy recommends well-priced sparklers nd of year is fast approaching and November, as a prelude to the hectic festive schedule, is a good time to enjoy a little treat under the guise of some research for your Christmas wine shopping list. Fortunately (this year in parti READER EVENT THE GLOSS in association with Moët & Chandon FESTIVE & FABULOUS Buy. Sell. Collect. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. The Worlds Finest Jewels and Watches A CHAMPAGNE DINNER ON DECEMBER 7 TO CELEBRATE THIS SEASONS FAVOURITE FLAVOURS THE GLOSS Wine Dinner series at THE MERRION is back! Its time to FOOD Starry Nights THE OAK ROOM, LIMERICK THE DINING ROOM An elegant oakpanelled room with ornate ceilings, The Oak Room is Limericks first restaurant with a Michelin star. Tall dinner candles, silk damask curtains and views over the formal gardens make it feel very grand indeed. Whether you expe INVESTMENT CLUB JOIN THE GLOSS x Goodbody INVESTMENT CLUB THE GLOSS x Goodbody Investment Club aims to provide women with the knowledge and confidence to take control of their finances. Join more than 600 women in our Investment Club community who already enjoy access to our Investment Club hub; e FOOD ADVERTORIAL FOOD WINTER TREATS AND CELEBRATIONS Warm up this winter at a Butlers Chocolate Café or take home a treat to try ... OX, BELFAST THE DINING ROOM The interior of one Michelin star Ox, by Belfast creative studio Oscar and Oscar, is light and bright, with turquoise wood panelling, p TRAVEL Glossy Stays Hotels with gallery-worthy collections are on Penny McCormicks radar this month L Lough Eske Castle, Co Donegal The Clarence, Dublin The Haymarket, London uxury hotels using fine art to impress guests is nothing new. American hoteliers Steve Wynn (former owner of the Bella The Perfect Gift Get closer to whats important Scan Me Give the gift of an experience at Killeavy Castle Estate What could be a more desirable gift than an escape to a tranquil rural retreat, a soothing spa experience, afternoon tea for two or a meal in an exquisite fine dining restaurant? From l TRAVEL ADVERTORIAL TRAVEL EVA BERGS TRAVEL DIARIES Its possible to squeeze a lot into an overnight break in London, as the well-travelled Pilates professional reveals The open-plan lobby and bar area at The Hendrick. The Laslett N Eva on the terrace at The Laslett obody does multicultural ex TRAVEL FASHION Villa Feltrinelli, Lake Como Fauchon Lhôtel, Paris Batty Langleys, London Villa Copenhagen, Copenhagen Comfort and Joy Claridges, London A thoughtfully designed hotel room brings both, says Tim Magee hat has happened to the Do Not Disturb signs? I dont mean the eye-rolling hard BEST SHOPS HOWBERT & MAYS Best Shops Ireland 2022 STABLE Westbury Mall, Balfe Street, Dublin 2. Sonia Reynolds and Frances Duff have created a fresh and modern take on Irish weaving and craft, presenting old-world skills and traditions in a new light. Stable works with more than 30 different prod BEST SHOPS DOREEN KILFEATHER GEAROID LYNCH LITTLE WOODEN PEG 55 Georges Street Upper, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. At the The Little Wooden Peg, shopkeeper Ruth Cross stocks timeless, sustainably produced childrenswear. There is also a range of toys and books, nursery items and a small collection of BEST SHOPS HUNTER PAPER CO 366 Upper Newtownards CIÚIN TRACEY Road, Ballyhackamore, Belfast, Northern Ireland. After establishing her wholesale card and print business in 2016, illustrator Emma Johnston opened Hunter Paper Co in 2020 with her husband Ross. The shop has a printing press that Emma BOOKS BOOKS Reading Notes Orna Mulcahy selects nine books to read in November B rrr.Winter is the excuse we need to stay inside and snuggle under some layers, preferably with the company of a good book. November tends to be a quieter month in publishing, coming as it does after the glut of Octob BOOKS WHAT WRITERS READ Writer and broadcaster Pandora Sykes asked writers, including Nick Hornby, for short essays on their favourite books for a collection in aid of a literacy charity K nowing an authors favourite book feels like a delicious piece of insider information like peeking behind t ADVERTORIAL S Naomi Overend at Airfield Plenty of places to play ROLE MODEL FARM Overends Kitchen Borders in the walled garden Airfield House At Airfield Estate in Dundrum, the philanthropic legacy of sisters Letitia and Naomi Overend lives on The Victorian glasshouse isters Letitia and Naom THIS GLOSSY LIFE This Glossy Life MILANESE STYLE In Milan, Italys capital of fashion and design and cauldron of creative talent, living well is an art form. The four women architects on the following pages exemplify Milanese style ... we get a glimpse into their individual, super-original homes 7 THIS GLOSSY LIFE THEIR UPBRINGING NURTURED AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT PERFECTION MEANS TO CLIENTS AND WHAT IT TAKES TO ACHIEVE IT. F amily has always played an important role the lives of twin sisters NATHALIE AND VIRGINIE DROULER and Nathalies home, opposite, was created at the Milan design studio THIS GLOSSY LIFE PEOPLE THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY TO BE SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY ON SOMEONE ELSES HOUSE, LAUGHS DIANA, BUT I COULDNT RESIST. I nterior architect DIANA TERRAGNI rents an apartment in Palazzo Trivulzio, overlooking the beautifully baroque SantAlessandro church. People thought I was crazy to THIS GLOSSY LIFE The living room ALTHOUGH SHE IS NOT OFTEN IN THE KITCHEN, SHE MAKES SURE IT IS WELL STOCKED AND READY FOR A PARTY. M ost days, you can find NATALIA BIANCHI sitting at the round table in her studio, usually with one of her children. Thats my spot, she says, well, when Im home. Na ENVIRONMENT A Drop in The Ocean Heat your house, not the planet, says Holly Hughes If boiling potatoes on the hob, add a steamer on top of the pot to simultaneously steam vegetables or fish. Make sure every pan has a lid on it to reduce energy use and cooking time. The microwave is your friend. B SOUTH WILLIAM STREET, DUBLIN 2 01 616 9967 BLACKROCK, CO DUBLIN 01 210 8630 WWW.BROWNSUGAR.IE RANELAGH, DUBLIN 6 01 485 1988