Corina Gaffey, one of the country’s best known stylists and fashion writers, not to mention a founding member of Team Stellar, joins Vicki and Valerie in studio. She opens up about her beauty faves, dressing our favourite celebrities and styling incredible shoots around the world. Products mentioned: Glossier Futuredew Darphin Intral Dr. Jart+ Tiger Grass Camo Drops Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Eyeliner Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Image Skincare Ormedic Balancing Biopeptide Creme Charlott...
Jan 27, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In our first episode of 2020, Vicki and Valerie are joined by personal trainer, three-time best-selling author and all-around fitness guru Alice Liveing. She talks us through the 25-piece gym-ready Alice Liveing x Primark collection which has just hit stores, and the beauty products she can’t live without. Products mentioned: Armani Luminous Silk Foundation PS Naturals Overnight Sleep Mask Hourglass Graphik Eyeshadow Palette By Terry Cellularose Moisturising CC Cream Vaseline Escentric Molecules...
Jan 13, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In a special episode, it’s just Vicki and Valerie in studio as they quiz each other on their ultimate beauty favourites and the products and stories that ignited their love of makeup and skincare. Products mentioned: VICKI Image clear cell cleanser, ageless retinol and serum, Skinceuticals hydrating b5 gel Charlotte Tilbury magic away wand, NARS soft matte concealer Rimmel Stay matte liquid lipstick in Blush Revitalash serum John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper Gold Fever Extensions Ins...
Dec 30, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Beauty dynamo Jen Morris joins Valerie and Vicki in studio for a pre-Christmas beauty chat. The artist formerly known as ‘Too Dolly Makeup’ is known for her brilliant instructional videos on everything from simple glam to full-on, high octane art. Although she’s now a full time beauty influencer, she’s also also worked in PR and journalism, and fills us in on how she got to where she is today, and the beauty products that helped her along the way. Products mentioned: Lisa Eldridge Velvet Lipstic...
Dec 16, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Joining Vicki and Valerie in studio this week are fellow podcasters It Galz! Jenny Claffey and Lindsay Hamilton have gone from strength to strength since they launched the podcast three years ago, and they’re now playing sold out nights at venues around the country as well as working full time on air regaling gals and guys with their gas stories. This week they’re revealing all of their beauty secrets and fave products. Products mentioned: JENNY - Dripping Gold Lotion Charlotte Tilbury Iconic Nu...
Dec 02, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Joining Vicki and Valerie this week is Caitlin McBride, journalist and author of The Day That Changed My Life, a beautiful book featuring stories from 31 inspirational Irish women. She spills the beans on moving to Ireland as a youngster, her ‘all or nothing’ beauty personality, and why she’ll always be devoted to extensions and fake tan. Products mentioned: Peter Mark Raptures hair extensions John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper shampoo MAC Strobe Cream Rimmel Sunshimmer Matte Cocoa Br...
Nov 18, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week’s guest is former beauty queen, model, influencer, columnist and entrepreneur Holly Carpenter, who fills Vicki and Valerie in on all of her beauty faves, and spills the tea on her time as a contestant in reality juggernauts Dancing With The Stars and Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model. Products mentioned: Benefit Porefessional Primer Dior Backstage Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Wand St. Tropez Bronzing Water Mist Max Factor Radiant Lift Concealer Benefit Hoola Bronzer Sculpted by Aime...
Nov 04, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 6
X Factor finalist, Queen of the Jungle and Loose Woman Stacey Solomon (and baby Rex!) joins Valerie and guest host Megan to talk all about her beauty favourites, how being a mum has changed her habits, and fills us in on her new collection for Penneys. Products mentioned: Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Slay Cosmetics Highlighter NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Soap Brows NARS Orgasm Blusher Duo Eyelash Glue Your Good Skin Sleep Paste Sponsored by Penneys Filled with every day style staples, from cosy k...
Oct 20, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Online beauty and fashion guru Jodie Wood joins Vicki and Valerie to talk all things beauty. From how she got her start in modelling, to becoming a mum, and her thoughts on wedding makeup, we’re asking all of our burning beauty questions. Products mentioned: GHD Anastasia Luminous Foundation Glossier Haloscope Quartz Colour Wow Dream Coat Spray - Frizzy Sponsored by Penneys The Jena Frumes Loves PS… is available in stores now, a 20 strong collection of makeup and accessories created by the Ameri...
Oct 13, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Joining Vicki and Valerie in studio this week is Brown Thomas’s beauty style team lead Aidan Corcoran, who’s sharing his wealth of knowledge and all of his makeup essentials from his years making the country’s most beautiful models even more gorgeous. Products mentioned: MAC Hush Cream Colour Base Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer MAC Studio Fix Powder La Mer Treatment Lotion Charlotte Tilbury Eyeliner Pencil - Marlene Midnight Sponsored by Penneys The relaunched My Perfect Colour range is ...
Sep 29, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Vicki and Valerie are joined by beauty and skincare blogger, not to mention the owner of a beautiful and well-curated Instagram account, Simone Scribes. From Simone’s foundation obsession, to her makeup routine, and why influencers are making the move from blogging to Instagramming, it’s all on the table this week! Products mentioned: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Pond’s Cold Cream Vichy Dermablend Foundation Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eye Shadow Sponsored by Penneys Check out ...
Sep 15, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Vicki and Valerie kick off Season 2 with one of our most beloved authors, a prolific tweeter and an all-round beauty buff, Marian Keyes! Marian opens up about her extensive nail varnish collection, what she really thinks of the Kardashians, and stalking Alexander Skarsgård in Stockholm! Products mentioned: Estée Lauder Night Repair Serum Darphin 8-Flower Nectar Oil Cream Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Spray MAC Russian Red Lipstick ESPA Skin Rescue Balm Chanel Jade Nail Varnish Christophe Robin Hydr...
Sep 01, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 1
For our last episode before our summer break, Vicki and Valerie are joined by a *very* special guest… Samantha Mumba! Yes, actual pop icon Samantha Mumba talks beauty with us, from the Gotta Tell U video to that Spider-Man premiere dress to her current skincare regime. We have an absolute ball, and we hope you will too. See you in September for even more lovely beauty chats!
Jun 18, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Joining Vicki and Valerie for this episode is Nadia El Ferdaoussi, STELLAR travel columnist and former makeup artist. Nadia discusses the highs and lows of travelling for her job, the handy products she loves to take on her trips, and her super pared-back beauty routines. Products mentioned: L’Oreal Hydra Genius Aloe Water P20 Face SPF Thierry Mugler Angel MUA Blush Perfection Cream Colour Duo Benefit Gimme Brow
Jun 04, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This fortnight, Vicki and Valerie are joined by one of Ireland’s OG bloggers, Karen Constantine of Lovely Girly Bits. Karen has been one of Ireland’s most trusted names in beauty for nearly a decade now, and regularly cracks us up on Instagram. We talk about vintage products, ‘house powders’ vs ‘bag powders’, and our 2000s beauty inspirations. Products mentioned: Stila Kitten eyeshadow Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Bette Note Cosmetics BB Cream Alex Steinherr x Primark Sleep Spa Overnig...
May 20, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 14
After a little break, we're back with our next guest, Tara Stewart. Tara is making a name for herself as a DJ on 2fm and on Instagram (it's @tarastewartdj BTW), thanks to her individual sense of style. Join Valerie and guest co-host Elle Gordon as we discuss Tara's early life in Australia, her career as a DJ, and getting her eyeshadow read for filth by none other than Charlotte Tilbury herself... Products mentioned: Benefit They're Real! Double The Lip Nyx Ultimate Edit Eyeshadow Palette - Brigh...
May 07, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week's guest is none other than Tara Anderson. She's fresh off winning Best Social Influencer at the Business of Beauty awards, she's one of our favourite faces on social media and a former cover girl.. She's also a super talented makeup artist, a new mum and just an all round lovely gal! Products mentioned: Glam Doll Mirror Chanel Eau Tendre Atelier Cologne Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter Kevin Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer Stila Magnificent Metals Charlotte Tilbury Rock’n’Kohl in Eye Che...
Apr 08, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This fortnight, makeup artist and social media star Aideen Murphy (@AideenKate) joins Vicki and Val to talk creating tutorials, building an audience and of course, her can't-live-without products. Extras for show notes: NARS Radiant Longwear foundation Laura Mercier Flawless Radiance foundation Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Wand NARS Soft Matte Concealer PS Beauty Nude Basics palette
Mar 25, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This fortnight, Vicki and Val sit down with broadcaster and makeup buff Louise McSharry to talk babies, beauty before and after cancer and the best products for radiant, flawless skin.
Mar 11, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This fortnight, Vicki and Val chat to body confidence activist, Xpose presenter and international MUA Nadine Reid about struggling to find her brands that represent every skin tone, putting lip gloss on Geri Halliwell and finding her way from Birmingham to Dublin's media set.
Feb 25, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This fortnight, TV presenter, cookbook author and social media star James Kavanagh talks to Vicki and Val about his obsession with rose water, his hair transplant and finding the perfect lip balm.
Feb 11, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Vicki and Valerie sit down with beauty expert Mark Rogers to talk about his life in glam, working for a world famous brand and being a guy that knows how to rock a full face!
Jan 28, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Anti-anxiety guru, best-selling author, beauty journalist and all-round glam gal Caroline Foran sits down with Vicki and Valerie to chat everything from Issy Miyake's nostaglic power to the miracle product she swears makes her look alive.
Jan 14, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
She’s perhaps the most well known expert in the Irish beauty media, and such a laugh that the gals go pretty much completely off script! Listen to beauty journalist Triona talk about the famous faces she’s met, her crazy career and life as a 40-something accidental influencer.
Dec 17, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Rosie Connolly-Quinn has amassed an incredibly impressive social following over the last few years, chronicling her beauty and fashion looks and life as a mum and newlywed. Here, she talks about bad skin days, expecting her little girl and the scents that bring her back to the best times in her life.
Dec 03, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Andrea Horan is the co-owner of Dublin-based nail salon Tropical Popical, a self-confessed "glitter activist" and a somewhat unorthodox beauty queen who switches between a penchant for drag and a natural look. Listen as she chats repealing the 8th, strange uses for her favourite products and her tips for looking young in her late thirties.
Nov 19, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The most powerful influencer in Ireland sits down with Vicki and Valerie to chat about her transition from hugely popular blogger to beauty entrepreneur. Her brand SOSU by SJ has gone from a chance taken to a global company, and she gives us the inside track on her bestselling product, the ones she can't live without and the one thing her husband Dylan likes to nick from her beauty closet…
Nov 05, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Vicki and Valerie interview two of the most successful Irish authors of recent years, the duo behind the cultural phenomenon that is Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling. Sarah and Emer chat writing a couple of bestsellers, the difficulties of turning one of them in to a movie, and the beauty products that make them feel nostalgic and powerful.
Oct 22, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
STELLAR Presents... The Glow Up, a fortnightly podcast series in which we interview interesting Irish people about their lives through the lens of one of our favourite subjects - beauty! Tune in to hear hosts Vicki Notaro and Valerie Loftus chat to guests about their lives, careers and how good hair days, perfect products and amazing make-up enhanced their experiences and evoke nostalgia in a very special way.
Oct 19, 2018•38 sec•Season 1Ep. 1
