Desire Lines: Discover your modern work wardrobe in this new collection
Desire Lines: A few things the Weekend team recommends
Helen McAlinden’s new collection toys with contrasts — sharp tailoring meets effortless draping. Think strength, elegance and ease. This is your modern work wardrobe. The SS25 collection is available in a range of stores including No.19 Drury Street, Arnotts, Harvey Nichols and Brown Thomas. Cassie Brown Linen Jacket €310, Lyra Black Trousers €255, All In The Shirt €85.
Charlotte Tilbury’s latest Pillow Look collection launches just in time for Mother’s Day. The Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipsticks feature four new shades in both her Matte Revolution and K.I.S.S.I.N.G formulas, while the Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Palettes are powder-blush duo palettes that feature the award-winning Airbrush Flawless Finish powder, infused with new Colour Correcting Pigment Technology.
For those visiting London this weekend take a trip to the Rouge Coco Playground outside Chanel’s Covent Garden boutique. Skateboard on a Chanel-embossed racetrack, enjoy a scoop of ice cream, watch live professional skateboarder performances –Olympian Sam Brown flew in for the launch event last week – or simply book an appointment to try the latest Rouge Coco lip colours. This playful immersive experience closes tomorrow, March 30, but the iconic lipsticks will last a lifetime.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Max Benjamin’s candles. The Persian Rose and White Lilies collection, inspired by the Rose Festival of Kashan, offers a sweet, feminine fragrance, with white lily freshness. €14 for candles and €17.50 for diffusers.
Ahead of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, fashion editor Annmarie O’Connor will be raising funds for the charity by taking part in Parkinson’s Ireland nationwide fundraising walk — A Walk In the Park for Parkinson’s — next Saturday, April 5. Her team? The Dopamine Dolls. Support this worthwhile cause to raise funds for essential services.
We are all hailing Nuxe’s new Exceptional Cream. A day and night cream in one, it protects, smooths, and boosts radiance during the day, while at night it repairs, renews and maintains hydration. The texture leaves a satiny finish for day but is rich enough to provide comfort at night. €79.90
Irish made and affordable, Lidl’s selection of Belgian chocolate Easter eggs start at just €6.99. Available in four flavours — Dark Chocolate and Coffee; Orange Milk Chocolate with crispy Honeycomb; White Chocolate with Strawberry Marshmallow Mess, and Milk Chocolate with Salted Caramel — they are made with rainforest alliance certified cocoa. Looking for a taste of luxury? Then try the deluxe range, €12.99, from Cavan-based Áine’s Handmade Chocolates.
