Parfumarija

Perfect Scents: 1. DJ Gile Murphy and Avila Lipsett; 2. Maria Fusco; 3. Marija Aslimoska and Anne Marie O'Connor. (Pix. Conor McCabe)

Parfumarija (pronounced ‘perfume-maria’) Ireland’s first niche perfume boutique dedicated to exclusive perfume and colognes opened in the Westbury Mall last week. The brainchild of perfumer Marija Aslimoska, and her husband Brendan Coyle, Parfumarija has been created to be the home of rare scents in Dublin; stocking different and special fragrances for men and women, made by some of the world’s top perfumers.

There is also nu_be, a collection of five creative but simple fragrances for men and women, oozing crisp Italian coolness; and The Different Company, a leading name in haute parfumerie, founded by Jean-Claude Ellena, in house perfumer of Hermes, with celebrated perfume bottle designer, Thierry De Baschmakoff.

Other Parfumarija collections selected for their adventurous spirit and unconventional approach include  Ys-Uzac, a Swiss niche perfume brand by perfumer Vincent Micotti; and Agonist, a Swedish range with six unisex perfumes, each characterised by a finely balanced combination of natural fragrances.

Perfumer Marija Aslimoska was classically trained in Grasse, the historic home of perfume in the South of France, and has been described as an exciting fresh talent in the creation and selection of scents.  Marija’s ambition is to change the way Irish people perceive fragrance, taking individuals on a journey of discovery into niche perfume, she says.

 www.parfumarija.com

Jameson Cult Film: Die Hard

Yippee-Ki-Yay: 1. Johanna Asmniadin and Julien Rubio; 2. Cian Healy and Holly Carpenter; 3. Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore. (Pix. BME)

The Jameson Cult Film Club pulled out all the stops for its explosive double screening of the 1988 action classic DIE HARD. Following on from the successful screening of the gritty Irish crime flick INTERMISSION back in June, organisers treated ticket holders to an exclusive viewing experience at Dublin’s Tivoli Theatre, which was completely transformed into the foyer of Nakatomi Plaza for the evening.

The crowd were completely immersed in the film from the moment they arrived as sirens and police cars barricaded the entrance while LAPD’s finest Sergeant Al Powell interacted with the gathering crowd and offered words of support to John McClane on the police radio.

Once inside characters from the movie led by Hans Gruber used props and themed special effects to act out key scenes in front of the audience including Marco’s body falling from the roof onto Al’s police car, shards of ‘glass’ and ‘debris’ landing on the audience during one of the bigshoot out scenes.

Enjoying the Jameson Cult Film Club experience were rugby player Mike McCarthy, Devon Toner as well as David Coffey, Aidan Power, Dermot Whelan and Lottie Ryan.  Following the screening, the party continued in true Jameson style with guests tucking into ‘Yippee-Ki-Yay Burgers’ and Jameson, Ginger and Lime long drinks while DJ Aidan Kelly took to the decks.

BooHoo summer

BooHoo: 1. Louise McDertmott and Glenda Gilson; 2. Model Clara McSweeney; 3. Fiona Kelly and Caroline Weir. (Pix. BME)

The sun shone brightly for the launch of the boohoo.com Summer 13 collection in Dublin.  Models Thalia Heffernan and Clara McSweeney kicked off the event at the penthouse of the Morgan Hotel with a range of vintage inspired dresses in sugary pastel shades of mink, peach and nude.  

Among those at the event were Emily O’Donnell who got into the boohoo #GlobalStyler vibe, Dr. Eva Orsmond and stylists Brendan Marc Scully and Cathy O’Connor.  TV presenter Glenda Gilson and blogger Rosemary MacCabe both chose their favourite boohoo pieces from their wardrobes to wear for the occasion. 

The collections included super feminine shapes in glistening metallic fabrics and embellished with sequin details creating a perfect Summer occasion look, taking inspiration from Oscar de la Renta.

Halo 4

Halo Effect: 1. Tara Talbot and Malcolm O’Kelly; 2. Jackie Brannigan; 3. Trevor Rigley and Melanie Morris. (Pix. Kieran Harnett)

Former Irish rugby players Malcolm O’Kelly and David Wallace lined out at the launch of the most anticipated blockbuster Game of the Year, Halo 4.  More than 200 fans flocked to the launch party at 4 Dame Lane to be amongst the first to experience the Xbox 360 game.

Halo 4 is the next blockbuster installment of the iconic franchise that has shaped entertainment history and defined a generation of gamers. Developed by 343 Industries, Halo 4 continues the story of the series’ iconic hero the Master Chief as he returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. 

Jameson Film goes Leeside

Cork Film Club: 1. Denis Hurley and Neasa Cotter; 2. Jessica Moloney and Rachel Daly; 3. Julie Nyhan and Thomas O’Leary. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

The Jameson Cult Film Club made its debut in Cork with an unforgettable screening of Snatch at the Cork City Hall. This event was brought on the road following the highly successful screenings of cult classics Reservoir Dogs, Alien, The Usual Suspects and The Blues Brothers in Dublin.

Guests were also treated to ‘Micky O’Neill’ burgers and ‘Turkish’ sausages while enjoying the refreshing Jameson and Ginger cocktails.  Enjoying the experience were rugby stars Thomas O’Leary and Doug  Howlett as well as Munster player Billy Holland.

Cork City Hall was completely transformed into a series of sets from the film; including an open trailer park and a boxing ring as characters from the movie greeted guests and re-enacted famous scenes from the movie live on stage. Throughout the screening, live theatre, props and staging transported the audience into the world of a London Gangster, creating an electric atmosphere in the venue.