| SHOE designer to the stars Manolo Blahnik Shoes new collection will be unveiled in Brown Thomas on Wednesday by his niece Kristina.
With a career spanning more than 30 years, Spanish-born Blahnik is one of the world's top footwear designers.
The new collection will include more whimsical heels than ever before, including red leather heart sandals and futuristic black-and-white sling-back booties.
- Former Westlife star Brian McFadden celebrates his 30th birthday today.
The Dublin-born singer enjoyed a massive bash over the weekend in Sydney.
Despite being slagged by his former bandmates for being too for a boyband, Brian clearly wasn't sorry to shake off his twenties.
Writing on his Twitter page, he said: "My last weekend in my twenty's. Big party at the weekend. Gonna be lots of fun."
- NCAD student Sile O'Shea took the top €10,000 prize in the Persil Irish Fashion Awards yesterday.
The Donegal native said her creation was inspired by the architecture of Frank Gehry and the kinetic wind sculpture artist Theo Jensen.
"I'm absolutely over the moon and in complete shock," she said. Her creation will be in the window of Marks & Spencer on Grafton Street.
- The Miss University Final 2010 will in Dandelion Nightclub on St Stephen's Green this Wednesday.
The doors open at 9.30pm and celebrity judges, including Michelle Heaton, will there to select a winner.
The €10 tickets can be bought in Dandelion Bar or missuniversity@ afterdark.ie or call 086-37-37-940.
- Leading high street brand Lipsy will unveil an exclusive collaboration next month with British singer songwriter du jour Pixie Lott.
The Pixie Collection has been co-designed by Pixie and comprises two distinct looks -- Pixie Festival and Pixie Party. It will be available in Lipsy in Dundrum Town Centre as well as through www.lipsy.co.uk.
- Ronnie Whelan and Keith Duffy are hosting a charity golf event next month with proceeds going to the Myasthenia Gravis Association Ireland, Irish Autism Action and the Marie Keating Foundation.
The golf classic will be sponsored by Ladbrokes.com and includes sport and TV celebrities. It takes place on May 13. |