Author archives: Mai

Alon Livné: Celebrities’ Favorite Designer

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He is the favorite designer of the stars. Beyonce and Lady Gaga already commissioned him to customize clothes for their world tours to perform their overwhelmingly elaborate, glamorous shows in front of thousands of people. Thus, his garments shine with overpowering brilliance, which is like the ultimate embodiment of femininity...

This Week’s Movie News: Batman vs. Superman

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Comic book movies had long been considered incarnations of bad taste. Do you remember George Clooney as Batman? Well, George Clooney probably doesn’t want to remember George Clooney as Batman. Anyone who mentions this role gets his money for the movie ticket from Clooney. Also, Ben Affleck as Daredevil and Jennifer...

Bar Rafaeli - Angel or Supermodel?

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The blonde beauty floats on the catwalk of Victoria Secret like a goddess, as if she would dictate over the rest of the angels with her outstanding grace. We all know that hundreds of thousands of men and women burst into tears when the Israeli export hit with the hot,...

Is Israel suffering from Anorexia?

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When Israeli model Hila Elmaliach died of anorexia and shocked the world in 2007, another 6 more years had passed until the Israeli government, the Knesset, finally responded to a devastating problem in Israeli society. In 2013, they finally imposed a ban on skinny models that, sadly, had been in...

The sweetest animals on Instagram

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There is hardly anything in the world that is as amusing as a sweet animal photo on the Internet. Whether they are naughty cats, happy dogs or amusing hedgehogs, who doesn’t like animals? Seriously, only sociopaths hate animals, right? Instagram, the largest photo sharing website on the World Wide Web doesn’t...

Unorthodox Orthodox Fashion!

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[caption id="attachment_133056" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Uncommon Creatures[/caption] Sometimes, the fashion world is simply unpredictable. Who would have imagined that the traditional clothing of the Orthodox and ultra-Orthodox Jewry would be considered a great inspiration for numerous designers in the modern world? The followers of this Jewish movement would have probably been the...

3 Israeli Models on their way to Fashion Olym...

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[caption id="attachment_133024" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Sofia Mechetner, Bild: ©Dior[/caption] With their blonde hair, blue eyes and porcelain skin, they turn our heads. They seduce us with brunette mane and green eyes or get us on the knees with their dark, sun-kissed skin, full lips and the African look. Israeli models are as...

Gary Oldman - Master of Transformation

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There is probably hardly another Hollywood actor who is as changeable as Gary Oldman. The British actor, director and producer left school at the early age of 16. Nevertheless, he received the chance to study drama at the Rose Bruford Drama College thanks to a scholarship. "Gary Oldman? Never heard of...

Noa Raviv to herald the Future of Fashion wit...

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A digital grid landscape covers the gowns of Noa Raviv, heralding a new era in the fashion world with its innovative mindset. With the help of a 3D printer, the Tel Aviv-based designer created fascinating constructions which were mounted to the female petite body in a geometric, curved style and...

The Best Fashion Blogs from Israel

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[caption id="attachment_132956" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Moody Roza[/caption] Israel is undoubtedly one of the most unique countries in the world. When the representative democracy of Israel was proclaimed in 1948, the rest of the world had long known that the land of milk and honey was a pillar of the human history. It...

The 3 hottest Boys on Instagram

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[caption id="attachment_132710" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Broderick Hunter, Image: © Dae Howerton[/caption] Undoubtedly, the majority of cultures that have evolved over the history of mankind agree on one thing when it comes to gender roles and the definition of femininity and masculinity: women are the fairer sex. In fact, the perception of beauty...

Philip Treacy - visionary and milliner

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It is a misery that wearing a hat in today's society is a practice which is nearly threatened with extinction. It seems that couture hats are only reserved for the aristocrats who, even then, only decorate their heads with the queen of all hats, the Fascinator, for special events. However, the...

3 Amazing Actors Who Deserve an Oscar

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[caption id="attachment_132919" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness[/caption] In February 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio finally received the Oscar, the most coveted film prize in the world as part of the Academy Awards, for his lead role in the movie, The Revenant. Indeed, there are a few talented and remarkably...

The Irish Aran Sweater : An Indispensable Fas...

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[caption id="attachment_132643" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Blarney[/caption] Life on the Aran Islands at the west coast of Ireland was hard and tedious. The weather was rough like the sea which separated the islands from the mainland. In order to brave the lashing pitiless wind, which often turns the raindrops into wet missiles during...

Kerry Fashion Awards 2016 – Ireland’s mos...

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[caption id="attachment_132551" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Mulholland Jewellery[/caption] Umit Kutluk, Natalie B Coleman, Emma Manley, Helen Steele, Una Burke, Don O'Neill, Laura Jayne Halton, Delphine Grandjouan, Colin Horgan, Niamh O'Neill, Sinead Doyle - these are the names of world-renowned Irish fashion designers who have one thing in common: They are all participants and...

Visual delights - the best food channels on Y...

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[caption id="attachment_132905" align="aligncenter" width="800"] SortedFood Choc Brownies[/caption] When famous American TV chef Julia Child published her worldshaking cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking in 1961, she didn’t only paved her way to a brilliant career as an award-winning and well-loved television cook, but she also brought French cuisine to America...

Fashion Trend 2016-50 Shades of Green

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[caption id="attachment_132465" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Prada Campaign 2016[/caption] Green is the color that is commonly associated with Ireland. The fabulous, breathtaking landscapes of the island nation are namely green. Green is also the color of the Irish Catholic, whose missionaries made use of the green three-leaved clover to explain the trinity of...

Simone Rocha - Sweet Bondage Art

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John Rocha was and is one of the most important fashion designers of Ireland. In 1993, the fashion designer was even awarded Designer of the Year as part of the prestigious British Fashion Awards. It's almost natural that so much talent and passion for fashion is plugged into the blood,...

Amazon Originals - The Man in the High Castle

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World War II was by far the most devastating disaster in human history that caused 80 million deaths including with the victims who lost their lives by the subsequent war crimes and consequences of war. When Germany surrendered in 1945 and Adolf Hitler took his own life from cowardice and pride,...

Top 3 Models from Ireland

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[caption id="attachment_132576" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Thalia Heffernan für die Marke Brown Thomas[/caption] A fiery red, waving mane, porcelain skin, girlish freckles that decorate the doll-like face – this is how one imagines a typical Irish beauty. Beauty in abundance can also be found in the Irish model industry, where one beauty appears...

Our 5 favorite Irish Fashion Designers

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[caption id="attachment_132440" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Danielle Romeril[/caption] Lá fhéile Pádraig Sona dhuit! Ireland is celebrating its world famous national day: St. Patrick's Day, when everything and everyone shines in a sea of 40 Shades of green and doesn’t shy away from alcoholic indulgence. The opposite is even required. Fortunately, Irish fashion is...

Transparent - Award-Winning Tragicomedy on Am...

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In February 2014, Amazon captured the Video on Demand market with an outstanding offer and service that is called Amazon Video today. Prime members can choose from more than 25,000 movies and series while comfortably sitting in front of the TV or PC. With only a few simple clicks, you...

Umit Kutluk: An Advocate of Femininity

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The earthly femininity in all its glory is depicted in the extraterrestrial beautiful fashion of Umit Kutluk, who is considered an advocate of overwhelming elegance, merciless femininity and uncompromising grace. The Turkish-born fashion designer has been influencing the Irish fashion scene with his unique skill and talent since he has...

3 Irish Fashion Bloggers rock the Fashion Wor...

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[caption id="attachment_132432" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Anouska Proetta Brandon[/caption] Guinness, a beautiful coastline and meadows, smoked salmon and friendly open-minded people who shine with warmth. This is what Ireland is known for. However, the global fashion world also looks to the land of rainbows when it comes to the latest fashion trends, because...

3 Must-Have Amazon Products for Globetrotters

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[caption id="attachment_131855" align="aligncenter" width="800"] LifeStraw®[/caption] Voyage, voyage - more and more people take the saying "Life is a journey." literally and satisfy the desire for adventure by boarding the next plane to discover the new and unknown in foreign countries. Experienced globetrotters and adventurous travelers encounter many problems during their adventures...

Fashion Trend 2016: The Caftan – Light Eleg...

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[caption id="attachment_131831" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Camilla[/caption] Flying to the south and escaping the cold winter. So many want to bridge and shorten the cold season to take a break from snow, frost and cold, sipping cocktails on the beach and soaking up the soothing sun. After having arrived in sunny Egypt, hot...

Voyage Clothing – A Journey through Our Sen...

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Fashion is a journey through the world of different senses and cultures. This is proven by the creations of fashion label, Voyage Clothing, whose name hits the bull’s eye. The versatile style of the label literally takes the viewer at hand to experience a fashion adventure together. The feminine pieces of...

3 Hot Girls on Instagram

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[caption id="attachment_131860" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cindy Prado[/caption] For some of us, Instagram is nothing more than a collection of eye candies, as far as the eye can see. Why not? Thanks to Instagram, we get an insight into the hot, luxurious and exciting life of beautiful girls who’ve managed to become famous...