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[Announce-style] DCU Fashion Show Tickets/ Launch Party
by Melanie Farrell 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Hey guys, Hope everyone has recovered from the Rag Ball!!! Here's what we have going on this week! DCU FASHION SHOW 2009- TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!! Tickets for the DCU Fashion Show 2009 are now on sale. 'Cirque de la Couture' is the theme of this year's show and will see a combination of Fashion and fantasy. Through theatrical performances and a stunning backdrop, this year's show promises to be an unforgettable experience. The show is expected to sell out so make sure you get in there early to secure a good seat! Tickets can be purchased from the Helix Box Office (01 700 7000) or online at thehelix.ie. Don't miss out on what promises to be a fantastic night! LAUNCH PARTY Myfashionfair.com is a brand new Irish Fashion website. The website is being launched this Friday March 6th and Style Soc have been invited as special guests. MyFashionFair.com LAUNCH PARTY INVITE You are cordially invited to celebrate the launch of Ireland's most exciting and innovative fashion website, MyFashionFair.com. The event kicks off with some welcome drinks for all you stylish ladies in the Porter House on Nassau Street. There we will be met by RTE's Expose, who will film the gorgeous group strutting up Grafton Street en route to the fabulous Shelbourne Hotel for a champagne celebration! If you want to take part in this fun fashion fiesta then get your glad rags on and meet the MyFashionFair.com team in the Porter House @ 2:30 PM on Friday 6th March. Bring all your girlfriends with you and prepare for a day of glitz, glamour and excitement! Please RSVP Sineadgillett(a)gmail.com to confirm your attendance and put your friends on our guest list. Spaces are limited so get in touch as soon as possible so as not to miss this fab event! MyFashionFair.com is the future of Irish fashion providing a unique style swap shop online! To hop onto to the glamor wagon simply join up to MyFashionFair.com Have a great week! Melanie Farrell Chairperson DCU Style Society

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[Announce-style] SWAP SHOP/RAG WEEK EVENTS
by Melanie Farrell 22 Feb '09

22 Feb '09

Hi all, Hope you're all prepared for a great Rag Week! This week Style Soc have a lot of stuff happening so here goes... SWAP SHOP Style Soc along with DCU Islamic Society will be holding a Swap Shop in the Bar on Monday night. You bring along any unwanted clothes, shoes, accessories, jewellery etc and swap them for anything we have. Afterall, 'one wonman's trash is another womans treasure'!! So come along and see if you can pick something up! We will have a collection jar at the event, as it is Rag Week! STYLE SOC CLUB'S & SOC CALANDER We will be selling our Club's & Soc's Calander all week in the HUB. The calendar was produced specifically to raise money for the Rag Week Charities. So get out and buy one, a good momento of DCU's Club's and Soc's. RAG BALL GLOWSTICKS!!! We cannot wait for the Rag Ball, the best theme yet I think. Style Soc will be selling glowsticks at the event along with the Charity Committee. E1 each and of course everything goes to the Rag Week Charities! So make sure you don't miss out this week. Let's make it the best Rag Week yet!!!! In other news, we are putting together our PR team for the DCU Fashion Show 2009. Being part of the PR team is a great way to get involved with the show. If you are interested please contact our PRO Susan McAteer(susan.mcateer3(a)mail.dcu.ie)! That's all folks! Have a great week!! Melanie Chair DCU Style Soc

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[Announce-style] DCU Fashion Show Model Auditions
by Melanie Farrell 15 Feb '09

15 Feb '09

Hi Guys, Hope everyone had a great first week back! This week Style Soc are holding Model Auditions for the DCU Fashion Show 2009. Don't miss out on your chance to be a central part in DCU's biggest Student run event. Winner of the Best National Event 2008, the DCU Fashion Show is an event not to be missed! Auditions will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Venue between 1 to 7. Don't miss it!!! See you there! Melanie Producer DCU Fashion Show

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[Announce-style] DCU Fashion Show 2009
by Melanie Farrell 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Hi all, Hope the exams went well! The DCU Fashion Show is not too far away so remember those of you wanting to get involved we have a job for you! This is the last call for anyone interested in becoming a stylist for the show. The last of the interviews are being held early next week. Male stylists are needed for the show. So anyone interested contact David McGovern (david.mcgovern1(a)gmail.com) as soon as possible! For those of you interested in modelling for the show, model auditions are being held on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th(Week 2). So keep an eye on your e-mails and posters for time and place! Thats all for now! More to come! Enjoy your last week of freedom! Melanie Chairperson DCU Style Soc 2009 Producer DCU Fashion Show 2009

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[Announce-style] DCU Fashion Show 2009
by Melanie Farrell 18 Jan '09

18 Jan '09

Hi all, Hope the studying/assignments are going well! ITS HERE!! DCU'S biggest student run event..... The DCU FASHION SHOW 2009!!! The theme of this year's show is Cirque du Couture, which will see a mix of high fashion, brilliant theatrics and lots more! The show is taking place on April 1st 2009 in the Helix Mahony Hall. There is so much involved, so whatever you're interested in, we've a job for you! We will be seeking models, a PR team, dressers, front of house staff for the night and lots more, so if you want to be involved, there are plenty of options! Keep a check on e-mails for updates. For those of you interested in styling the show, David McGovern is the Chief Stylist this year and is currently looking for a team of Stylists. For those of you that would like to get involved in styling the show, please e-mail David outlining your interest(david.mcgovern1(a)gmail.com). He will be holding interviews soon. I know people have a lot of work still going on so for those with exams etc, interviews will be scheduled at a later stage. Just make sure to send him an e-mail as there will be a lot of interest! Good luck with the exams/assignments! Melanie Chairperson DCU Style Society

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[Announce-style] CHRISTMAS PARTY/ THE LOOK/ CLUBS & SOCS CALENDAR/ CANDY CANES FOR CHARITY/
by Melanie Farrell 14 Dec '08

14 Dec '08

Hi all, It's 11 days till Christmas! Here's some things to keep your mind off those assignment deadlines! STYLE SOC CHRISTMAS PARTY This year Style Soc are having a joint Christmas Party with Dance, Drama and MPS. It's on this Tuesday in the Old Bar kicking off at 8pm. There's lots of things happening, including sexy santa competition and candy canes for charity. There will be a performance by Dance Soc, Kareoke and lots more. Don't miss it, it's guaranteed to be a great night! LAUNCH OF THE LOOK AND CLUBS & SOCS CALENDAR It's here! The antisipated launch of Style Soc's magazine 'The Look'. Congratulations to everyone involved, who have worked long and hard to ensure the production of an amazing publication. The Club's & Soc's Calendar 2009, sees all your favourite clubs and societies depicting some of your favourite movies. On sale for E10 in aid of the rag week charities, so make sure to pick one up! Both publications will be launched on Tuesday 3.30pm in the Seminar Room in the HUB. There will be mince pies and goodies to get you in the festive mood. Make sure you pop up and get your copies! CANDY CANES FOR CHARITY As it is that time of year, Style Soc will be selling Candy Canes all week and at our Christmas event and the Christmas Ball. All proceeds of the Candy Canes will be going towards the Rag Week Charities also! DCU FASHION SHOW 2009 It's the end of semester one and things are underway for the DCU Fashion Show 2009. The biggest student run event on campus so make sure you're part of it! We will be sending out an e-mail shortly regarding the Show which will take place on April 1st. We will be looking for models, stylists, a choreographer and much more. There is a job for anyone who wants to get involved, so keep an eye on your e-mails and get ready for Semester 2, thats when the madness begins! On behalf of myself and the Style Soc committee, we would like to thank all of our members for a great firat semester and wish everyone a HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Melanie Farrell Chairperson DCU Style Society

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[Announce-style] STYLE SOC CARRERS WEEK
by Melanie Farrell 07 Dec '08

07 Dec '08

It?s Week 11 already and this week Style Soc are hosting Careers Week. There will be a number of professionals from the fashion industry on hand to share their knowledge and expertise. For those of you interested in a career in the fashion industry, we have many events not to be missed! Sorcha Tunney-Tuesday 12pm CG12 A graduate of Journalism in DCU Sorcha Tunney?s modelling career has included working with top fashion publications Vogue and Marie Claire. She has modelled for John Rocha and ?Off the Rails? and is also actively involved in charity work with Amnesty International. Sorcha will be providing us with an insight into Ireland?s modelling scene. Gareth Pitcher- Tuesday 1pm CG 12 Driven by the ambition to open an independent store stocking standout labels, fashion-obsessed 28-year-old Garret Pitcher travelled the world looking for inspiration. He opened Indigo and Cloth on South William Street in Dublin just one year ago. Lili Forberg and Corina Gaffey- Wednesday 2pm Q120 Lili Forberg Lili Forberg has recently emerged as one of Irelands hottest young photographers. Lili began as a music photographer. Her potential as a creatively driven photographer was cemented by a critically acclaimed graduate exhibition in FilmBase and a National Student Media Award for Photographer of the Year 2005. She quickly combined her twin loves of music and fashion, becoming one of the most highly requested photographers for fashion editorials and commercial work. Corina Gaffey Corina Gaffey, top Irish stylist has styled many of Lili Forberg?s shoots. She also styles for Assets and Compton Modelling Agencies. She has styled some of the most high profile campaigns in the country. Both Lili and Corina will be giving us an insight into the world of high fashion. David Cantwell- Thursday 2pm C123 David Cantwell has been involved in the photography industry for over 20 years. He has won a nu,ber of photographic awards, and only this year was awarded with the prestigious Professional Photographer of the Year Award. After years of hard work "david cantwell photography" is now recognised as one of the leading commercial photographers in Ireland. This is a great opportunity for those of you interested in any aspect of the fashion industry, so don?t miss it! Next week will see the launch of The Look, the Style Soc Club's and Soc's Calander and our Christmas Party with Dance, Drama and MPS! Have a good week! Melanie Farrell Chairperson DCU Style Society

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[Announce-style] Body Painting Cancelled
by Melanie Farrell 04 Dec '08

04 Dec '08

Hi all, Unfortunatly bad news for those of you going to the body painting workshop this evening. Due to unforseen circumstances the workshop has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for Semester 2. Sorry for the inconvienence. Kind Regards, Melanie Farrell Chairperson DCU Style Society

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[Announce-style] BODY PAINTING/SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE-UP WORKSHOP/FREE ICE SKATING
by Melanie Farrell 01 Dec '08

01 Dec '08

Hi guys, As it is Arts week this week, Style Soc have a lot of things going on to keep your mind of those looming assignments! So here goes.... SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE-UP DEMONSTRATION In keeping with the Arts Week theme Style Soc are holding a Special Effects Make-Up Demonstration. A special effects artist will be showing us some of Hollywood's best kept secrets( think two-faced from 'The Dark Night'). This will be held at 1pm on Tuesday in CG12. It's one not to be missed. CARNIVAL COSTUME WORKSHOP Also on Tuesday, Style Soc and DCU Art are having a canival costume making workshop, just in time for the Carnival Ball on Wednesday. It's on at 6pm in the Seminar Room. Paper mache and paint at the ready! BODY PAINTING WORKSHOP One of the most anticipated events of the year, Style Soc and DCU Art host a body painting workshop, Thursday at 6pm in CG11. Where our brave model will wear an outfit entirely of paint. Come and see how its done! DCU'S MOST STYLISH INDIVDUAL Style Soc are continuing their search for DCU's Most Stylish Individual in association with Fashion Filosofy. You can win a photo on Ireland's top Fashion Blog and a Brown Thomas voucher, so keep an eye out for our camera! FREE ICE SKATING Style Soc have 30 free tickets to give away for Ice Skating at the RDS. If you're interested e-mail us at dcustylesoc(a)gmail.com Thats all for this week, next week is Style Soc Careers Week, so those of you interested in a career in the Fashion Industry don't miss it! Have a good week! Melanie Farrell Chairperson DCU Style Society

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[Announce-style] BENEFIT MAKE-UP WORKSHOP/DCU'S MOST STYLISH INDIVIDUAL
by Melanie Farrell 23 Nov '08

23 Nov '08

Hi all, This week Style Soc have a couple of things going on... BENEFIT MAKE-UP WORKSHOP Style Soc are holding a Benefit Make-Up workshop this Tuesday at 11.30am in the Seminar room. Pamela from Benefit will be showing off their range with a day look and a night look. You will also have the chance to order products at the session, without leaving the comfort of DCU. So if your make-up bags looking slightly dull and needs a makeover before Christmas make sure to come along and get some useful tips! DCU'S MOST STYLISH INDIVIDUAL This week Style Soc in association with Fashion Filosophy, one of Irelands most popular Style Blogs are holding a competition to find DCU's most stylish individual. The winner will win a Brown Thomas Voucher and the prestigous title of DCU's most stylish individual. The winner will also have their photo posted on the Fashion Filosophy website(www.fashionfilosofy.com), Ireland's First Street Style and Fashion Blog. We will be taking pictures in the HUB on Tuesday and Wednesday so make sure to come in. Remember, its about individual style so come show us what you've got! Melanie Farrell Chairperson DCU Style Society

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