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Desire Lines: A capsule collection, body makeup, and a Spice Girl gúna

The blazer Founded by former corporate lawyer Sonica Beckmann, House of Kind is a mission-led fashion brand championing kindness as a force for change. Launched in London on World Kindness Day 2024, and supporting organisations that empower marginalised women, the debut collection features a capsule collection of hard-working, versatile blazers designed for women at all stages of their careers. Distinctive details include Scales of Justice buttons — a nod to the founder's background — a discreet purple love heart on the sleeve, signifying a supportive presence, and breathable lining printed with the brand mantra: Kindness is our Superpower. Blazers from £239 (approx €283) . The home fragrances Synonymous with glamour, the late Princess Grace of Monaco, had close ties to The Shelbourne Hotel. So it's fitting that the iconic Irish hotel was chosen for an exclusive partnership with Grace de Monaco, the modern luxury maison inspired by the Hollywood icon. A first-of-its-kind luxury-for-good brand offering products in fragrance, home, beauty and accessories, Grace de Monaco is wholly owned by the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, with all revenue directly supporting the Princess Grace Awards programme, which elevates aspiring young dancers, actors and filmmakers. Princess Grace also made artwork, including pressed flower creations using native blooms of her Mediterranean home. Those flowers have inspired the prints and fragrances of the new collection. Capture the essence of the French Riviera with the initial selection of Grace de Monaco at The Shelbourne, through glamorous home fragrances including candles (€260) and diffusers (€330). Our favourite is the citrus-bright Danse Étoilée candle. Visit The Shelbourne to explore the collection and look out for the exquisite fragrances launching exclusively in Brown Thomas too. The festival Soprano Eva Kavanagh. Picture: Mark Reddy The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival (BVOF) returns this week, presenting two operas for the first time — A Midsummer Night's Dream and Dido and Aeneas. Celebrating its 15th anniversary year, Ireland's summer opera festival also has accessible ticket pricing, making it easier than ever before for audiences to experience the magic of live opera in some of Ireland's most breathtaking settings. As part of the festival, soprano Eva Kavanagh, pictured, has been announced as the first-ever recipient of the Bríd Phelan Emerging Talent Award with a €6,000 bursary, supported by Kildare Village. From May 27 - June 2. The exhibition The Newbridge Museum of Style Icons unveiled a new celebrity collection this week. Victoria Beckham takes centre stage with an additional four dresses on display from the designer and singer. The most iconic? The leather mini dress she wore at the height of her Spice Girls fame. The museum also launched a new ad this week, created and shot by Dancing With The Stars judge, Arthur Gourounlian. The rosé There are now even more reasons to drink Whispering Angel, the cult French rosé from Provence. The 2024 vintage is being hailed as a stand-out, serving up finessed citrus notes with a fruit-forward profile and smooth and dry finish. And Château d'Esclans has reduced the weight of the 2024 bottle in a step towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 50% before 2030. The lighter bottle is also helping reduce transport emissions, energy use, and waste. Feel-good vibes, all round. €26.65, from independent off-licences and Avoca, Brown Thomas, O'Briens and Molloys nationwide. The body make-up Tanning has come a long way, and this latest launch from Bellamianta proves it. Designed to deliver instant, flawless coverage while nourishing and conditioning the skin, their new cream-to-gel body makeup is water and sweat resistant. Available in five shades, from fair (and it really is fair) to ultra deep, the buildable formula means you can add a touch for a glow, or build it up to conceal. €23.99. The bank holiday event Bloom returns this June bank holiday weekend. Gardening for Wild+ Well Sessions with Leonie Cornelius, in association with Zarbee's, will take place daily at 1.45pm at the Garden Stage. In celebration of nature, garden and all things wild and wonderful, a total of 40 talks and panel discussions will see a range of experts take to the Garden Stage over the five days of the festival. Diarmuid Gavin and Adam Frost of BBC Gardeners' World are among the gardening experts announced who will be speaking. Compiled by Vickie Maye, Nicole Glennon and Jillian Bolger, weekend@ Read More The sustainable closet: I tried an app to help me wear everything in my wardrobe