Here’s What Team STELLAR Is Loving This Week

It’s officially the weekend!

If you’re celebrating Halloween this week, good for you! If you’re not, also fair play.

We’re doing lots of nice things, including looking back at what we’re been loving this week.

From manicures to lip products to getting super cosy, here’s everything we’re into.

… Meat-free dins

 

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As a vegetarian (sometimes pescatarian), there’s plenty of things I can’t eat anymore.

Spaghetti, burgers, some curries… the list goes on. The good thing though, is that these days, there are plenty of meat-free alternatives for all of the above.

Sons of Butchers are doing amazing things in the world of vegan food, and they’ve recently just expanded their range to include meat-free bolognese and a plant based curry.

All you need to do is heat them up, add rice or pasta, and you’re good to go. Let it be known, I am more than excited to try these bad boys.

… Leigh-Anne’s sold out Dublin debut

 

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Little Mix stans flooded The Academy in Dublin this week for Leigh-Anne’s first headline solo gig, packing out two sold-out nights and bringing serious energy. It’s been two years since she last performed here with Little Mix on their Confetti Tour at the 3Arena, and although this was a smaller, more intimate venue, Leigh-Anne delivered an unforgettable show that had fans buzzing.

The setlist leaned heavily on her debut EP, No Hard Feelings, plus singles like Don’t Say Love and My Love, which the crowd knew every word to. And in a perfect shout-out to her Little Mix days, Leigh-Anne surprised fans with a medley of the group’s greatest hits near the end of the show.

Her Dublin solo debut was an undeniable success, with Leigh-Anne showing off her insane vocals and leaving us fizzing for what she has in store next. The tour continued earlier this week in London, where her former bandmates Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall were spotted in the crowd, cheering her on every step of the way.

… Chocolate (and a fresh mani)

Do you like chocolate? Do you like getting your nails done?

Would you like to enjoy both at the same time over the course of one weekend?

Well, get ready because Lir are partnering with Tropical Popical for a weekend of beauty and chocolate – obsessed.

From November 7-9th, clients booking appointments during these dates will be treated to a complimentary box of Lir chocolates, while indulging in the latest nail trends, including the much-buzzed-about chocolate mani. 

Tropical Popical’s expert nail technicians have taken inspiration from Lir’s stunning range of chocolates and created their bespoke, fun and must-have version of the viral chocolate mani.

How glam? And tasty.

… Getting cosy

Autumn/winter is all about being cosy.

Working while cosy, eating while cosy, entertaining while cosy, and sleeping while cosy.

And what better way to enjoy your cosiness than with a piece from Cozy Earth? They’re experts after all.

The premium loungewear and bedding company have got a whole range of gorgeous, soft sweats, hoodies, PJs, and more that are sure to bring your nights in from okay to absolutely blissful.

Their clothes are made from temperature-regulating viscose from bamboo too, so you know you’re going to be the most chill.

… A solid lip liner

 

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Having only recently entered into the lip liner sphere, I’ve been struggling to find one that I actually like.

Either they’re too subtle, too dry, or make me look clown-esque. There is no in between.

Then I tried Hildun Beauty’s Longwear Lip Pencil, and it’s without doubt the best liner I’ve used in long time.

Soft, creamy, and even waterproof (!), these liners are next level, and actually make me look forward to doing my makeup. Just gorge.

… Having a Tipple

Silly season is almost upon us, and if you’re anything like us, you’ll have a whole host of bookings and events already planned.

And if you’re like us, you’ll probably be having a drink or two at each of these events too – drinks that can add up, dehydrate, and generally just make you a bit wrecked the next day.

Enter Tipple, a new ‘hangover defence’ that works to recover the body before you even wake up in the morning.

The supplement includes electrolytes, vitamins and minerals to leave you feeling fresh the next day. I’ve been taking one sachet with my first drink the last few nights I’ve been out, and I definitely haven’t been feeling as wrecked the next day.

Game changer.

… Jetting off

I’m addicted to booking holidays, and listen, that’s okay.

The only thing that can ruin a potential trip is the very concept of a connecting flight. They’re stressful, time consuming, and just generally annoying.

That’s why when I learned that Aer Lingus are launching direct flights to Nashville next year I was very excited. Nashville! Imagine!

The new direct route  will commence on 12 April, 2025, with four flights per week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Fares start from €499 return too, so you won’t even break the bank heading over. Yeehaw, girls! 

… A blowdry (at home)

Look, we know, not all of us can afford to head for a blowdry every other day. We’re not made of money!

That’s why having a good hairdryer at home is key – and it’s even better if that hairdryer is personalised and a stunning colour you really enjoy.

LanaiBLO’s festive range is here, meaning that your hairdryer can now make as much of a statement as your hair.

Just look at that pastel purple? Stunning.