Seriously Social - The Catwalk To Kilimanjaro Launch

Daniella, Georgia, Louise and Roz at the launch.

Ireland's favourite models strutted their stuff at Harry's On The Green this Wednesday night and it was all in the name of charity.

Georgia Salpa, Roz Purcell, Louise Johnston and Daniella Moyles have all signed up for the massive climb to Kilimanjaro.

The girls took to the stage to thank everyone.

The four AR Models have been busting their asses training three times a week and starting a new strict diet plan, and it's all to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation.

But as well as raising funds, the girls were raising the fashion bar this Wednesday night, when they stepped out for the launch. So of course I have to go through all their outfits with you, as well as their fabulous hair.

Roz and Louise at the launch.

Firstly, Ireland's Top model and former Miss Universe Ireland, Rozanna Purcell looked stunning as always, this time flaunting her gorgeous long legs in floral hot pants and a flowing white shirt, paired with a red skinny belt and to-die-for soft orange high heels with studs.

And celebrating the return of Fade Street while enjoying the launch all in one night was Louise Johnston. The Dublin star kept it simple with straight blonde locks, a two toned beige and grey flowy dress and dark beige high heels.

Georgia and Daniella at the launch

Tabloid favourite and girlfriend to Calum Best, Georgia Salpa sported long black hair extensions, skin-tight jeans and a belly top showing off that super toned stomach of hers and flaunting her teeny-tiny figure.

Last but certainly not least, RTE Bulletin TV's Daniella Moyles showed off her petite figure in this gorgeous short dress. The Oxegen TV presenter also had her hair in curls, swept to the side, showing off her balayage look. (Check out her Celebrity Diary in today's Herald HERE.)

Geraldine O'Callaghan

As well as enjoying some Kilimanjaro cocktails, all thanks to Harry's On The Green, guests got to chat to the four stars, who will be climbing Kilimanjaro in October for the Make-A-Wish foundation.

Also enjoying the night was Apprentice and Celebrity Masterchef star Geraldine O'Callaghan, who works as a hostess in the bar. And also spotted at the launch was Miriam O'Callaghan's model daughter turned lawyer Alannah McGurk.

Miss UN Europe Sami Long

Other guests included Miss UN Europe Sami Long, singer Mickey Harte and his wife Louise, plus Conor Deehan (who made the hilarious video below).

Mickey Harte and wife Louise.

And let's not forget, of course the night was all in the name of charity folks and thankfully a lot of money was raised at the launch alone.

Lorna Weightman, the presenter of Style Nation, helped organise the climb and the new TV3 documentary about journey airing in a few months.

She told Miss Red that there are over 200 children on the waiting list, so all funds are really needed, and the girls are so passionate about helping out the charity.

Lorna Weightman

Such a great night had by all, and so much money raised for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Make sure to keep on donating, and of course tune in for the TV3 documentary in the next few months.

All Photos By: Una Williams

PS!!

Check out this hilarious video made on the night for the charity. Do you think his impersonations are spot on?? Skip to 2.30 to see his take on the girls!


If you didn't donate yet, you still can on www.catwalk2kilimanjaro.com.

Catwalk To Kilimanjaro

Hey guys and gals,

If you are in the Dublin area tomorrow night, make sure to head to Harry's On The Green to help the gorgeous Roz Purcell, Georgia Salpa, Daniella Moyles and Fade Street star Louise Johnston, raise some much needed funds for the Make A Wish Foundation.

The four models will be taking to Africa's highest peak this September, and will be filming their journey every step of the way, and their documentary will be aired on TV3.

To support the excellent cause, which currently has 200 children on the waiting list due to lack of funds, and to meet the stunning Irish stars, then head along to the event tomorrow night.

Tickets are €25 and can be bought at the door, all proceeds go to the Make A Wish Foundation. PS check out this message from the girls:

The Launch Of Mustang Jeans At Lost Society Bar

Last night the champagne was flowing, the music was pumping and all of Ireland's top models were posing as they flaunted the Spring 2012 range of Mustang Jeans Wear at Lost Society Bar.

The new club in Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, located on South William Street, the bar won the Best Style Award this year. The stylish bar is the new celeb hot spot, and with an exclusive guest list and top cocktail mixers, it's the perfect place to party VIP style.

The gorgeous Roz with Hannah Devane

The stunning Roz Purcell strutted her stuff last night at the fashion show. Joining her on the 'catwalk' was newlywed Pippa O'Connor, former Miss World Rosanna Davison and Britain And Ireland's Next Top Model contestant Hannah Devane.

The new range of jeans was previewed in the chic Georgian house bar last night, and I can officially say I'm in love with the brand!

Former Apprentice star Breffney hit the decks at the start of the night with the amazing Nikki Hayes taking over for the after party.

Pippa O'Connor and Rosanna Davison

There's a pair of Mustang Jeans headed my way, so I'll be sure to do a full review when I get them. Although I won't be able to strut myself like Roz, I'll still squeeze on a sexy pair!

How You Can Win A FREE Installation Of Holtoxs Hair Extensions

You Can Get HOTLOXD like Roz!

Yes it's competition time once again on Miss Red.

This time you can win yourself a completely FREE full head of Remy hair extensions from Hotloxs Hair. Yes, you can get the same hair loved by Roz Purcell, Georgia Salpa, Vogue Williams, Glenda Gilson and Louise Johnston!

The lucky winner will get a full head of 100% real human hair and can choose from the Pre-bonded or Micro-rings options.

All you have to do is 'Like' the new Hotloxs business page, by clicking HERE and post a picture of yourself on the their page. The person with the most likes on their picture will win the competition!

Model Pamela Ryan got hotloxd last week! Blondes look great with this hair!

So get Liking the page and make sure to post your picture and tell all your friends to 'Like' it. The competition ends on Sunday the 24th of August, and the winner will be announced on the same day.

Best of luck everyone xx

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Oxegen 2011 Highlights

There are so many highlights from this year's Oxegen Festival. From watching Black Eyed Peas boost a move to seeing Foo Fighters rock the entire site, there was so many perfect moments this year.

THE ACTS

I have to say my highlight of this year was seeing Beyonce perform and the amazing Coldplay follow her with a sensational set.

After performing earlier on Sunday at T4 in the park in London, Beyonce flew to Punchestown, Co. Kildare by Helicopter yesterday and wowed crowds with her sexy dancing and phenomenal voice.

Black Eyed Peas Headlined On Friday

Although she only played for one hour and she played the exact same set list as Glastonbury (even saying the same quotes) she was still amazing to see, and had a great interaction with the audience.

Wearing a sexy see-through piece and her signature Afro curls, Beyonce began the show with 'Crazy In Love'. As well as playing a mix of the Destiny's Child hits, the singer also performed her new tune 'Girls (Who Run The World)'.

The wife of Jay-Z was great with the crowds and even went into the front row of the audience. One lucky fan got his five minutes and she gave him the microphone and let him sing a line of 'Halo'. She also took a flower hair band from a devoted fan and told the audience; "Ireland is one of my favourite places in the world to perform, cause ya'll got so much party."

Beyonce rocked the stage in front of 60,000

Ending with 'Halo' the graceful singer descended under the stage holding a flower head piece made by a fan in the audience.

But I have to say the performance of the entire weekend was from Coldplay. At 10.25pm last night tens of thousands of festival goers rushed to the main stage to cheer on the English band.

Photo via The Irish Times

Unlike Beyonce they strayed from their Glastonbury set and Chris Martin seemed way more comfortable speaking to the audience. The husband of Gwenyth Paltrow opened the show speaking Irish "Cead Mile Failte," he screamed down his microphone. "Conas ata tu, how are you all?" he added.

Mixing newer tunes with old classics like Yellow and 'God Put A Smile On Your Face' Coldplay sealed the deal for me this weekend. They have been dubbed one of the best live bands in the world and I can definitely second that.

With a fireworks display and the releasing of massive balloons the band clearly wanted to make their mark on one of Europe's biggest music festivals.

Amanda Brunker played the main stage on Saturday.

A gorgeous and extremely humble Chris thanked the audience for supporting the band. Saying "Beautiful Irish people out on a sunday."

Then after playing a sensational 'Everything's Not Lost' Chris was over the moon with the reaction from the crowds "All the shit we've been through as a band is worth it, when we hear 60,000 Irish people singing our song back to us."

Danny O'Donoghue of The Script jumped into the crowds on Friday night.

My personal favourite was their performance of 'Polotik' as that is my number one favourite song. The band also played an old classic 'Shiver' and Chris revealed that was the first song they ever played in Ireland, over 11 years ago.

Chris Martin completely bypassed my expectations and I would see them again in a heartbeat. Overall Oxegen 2011 was amazing.

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

As well as the musical entertainment Oxegen did well this year to add new forms of fun. Firstly the 2,000 square foot Pennys Pop Up Shop was a massive hit, with queues going out the door all weekend.

As well as that the Captain Morgans tent was debuted this year. Every half hour male and female dancers danced to the cheering crowds in front of the Captain himself. I have to see the choreography was outstanding, and it was nice to get away for a while and chill with a Captain Morgans.

VIP AREA

Daniella, Louise and Roz in the VIP area.

I had a VIP Media pass so I spent some time in the VIP area. Celeb spotting was great in the private outdoor area. Irish stars such as Fade Street's Louise Johnston was spotted with Oxegen TV presenter Daniella Moyles and top model Roz Purcell.

Backstage celebs enjoyed playing fooseball, games of pool and played mini golf. VIP's also get a real bar (unlike the arena) where they could purchase any drink they wanted. And the most important thing about the VIP treatment is REAL toilets!

Also seen in the exclusive area as was model Caprice,  Xpose stars Glenda Gilson and Lisa Cannon. My highlight of the VIP area was meeting MTV presenter Laura Whitmore. The Bray blonde looked gorgeous in person and was really nice to chat too.

Gorgeous Laura interviewing The Script

Other celebs seen in the VIP section were Calvin Harris, Tinie Tempah, The Script and Example.

OVERALL

I honestly would say that this has been the best Oxegen festival yet.

For the first time in years there was no mud, puddles or constant rain. This year punters could relax in the sunshine, sit on the grass and listen to the great music the world is producing right now.

I cannot wait for Oxegen 2012!

Aoife Hannon Sizzles On New Photo-shoot

Wowza, I wouldn't even recognize her!

Yes our newest Miss Universe Ireland Aoife Hannon has finally come out of her shell and oh my is she looking hot!

The Kerry native who won the amazing title after representing Spin Southwest, let her hair down for a brand new photo shoot with Ireland's top fashion photographer Lili Forberg.

Wearing mostly dresses from The Ivory Closet, the 19-year-old looked fierce as she posed with volumized brown highlighted hair with a very natural make up look.

Following in the footsteps of the amazing Roz Purcell, Aoife looks set to beat dozens of girls at this years Miss Universe competition in Brazil. The stunning brunette has absolutely no modelling experience, but as you can see from these pics, she will have no trouble getting the judges attention.

Aoife is definitely starting to show off her sexier side, soon enough she will be flaunting her body in a teeny tiny bikini on the catwalks of Brazil, and once again she will definitely have no trouble achieving a high score on that round!

No matter what happens in Brazil Aoife is still taking a year out from the University of Limerick to bring her new title to it's full potential. Former Miss Universe Ireland Roz Purcell didn't win the overall contest, but after getting to the highest spot any Irish women has got in years, she has landed a modelling contract with Donald Trump, a lucrative contract with Gosh cosmetics, and she has travelled all over the world, from Paris to South Africa, as well as living in New York.

So if Aoife keeps her head in the game she could establish an amazing modelling career for herself. Even though the sports enthusiast will have to leave her boyfriend behind to travel the world, it's clear from these pictures alone that she is well capable of becoming the newest Irish top model.

With a portfolio like this and looks like that Miss Red is 100% sure that Aoife will go far, and we are all behind you!

Miss Red,

xx

All Photos Taken By Lili Forberg

Fashion Fix - Roz Purcell and Hayley Rock

One of my favourite fashionista's was out last night at Alfie's 3rd birthday bash!

Yes the stunning Roz Purcell was snapped with hot model Hayley Rock strutting their stuff at the exclusive restaurant.

Matching in strappy wedges the girls bring day-time casual to a new level. Roz looks gorgeous in this simple outfit, the blank skinny jeans matched with the brown leather jacket brings out her skin tone perfectly, and I'm loving the new hair extensions.

Hayley also pulled off the perfect summer look, with teeny-tiny white shorts and a linen white shirt. These are the two perfect looks for summer sophistication girls!

Keep up the good work girls!

Assets Launch New Modelling Competition For The Over 25's - Face Of Woo Woo

Finally some of the more mature ladies can start kicking ass in the modelling industry!

Forget about being young and stick-thin, if you have the face for beauty and you're over 25 then you it's time to start your modelling career.

Assets Models boss Derek Daniels has begun a new search for models over 25! The modelling guru already has models like Nadia Forde and Georgia Salpa on his pay roll and now he's looking for an older woman!

The new Model Search competition entitled 'Face of Woo Woo' for women aged 25 years or over has kicked off and Derek says a woman over 20 will make fit perfectly into the commercial side of the industry:

“It’s all down to the fact that older women feel more inclined to buy a product if they can identify with the model in the picture!”

The online model competition has begun on www.faceofwoowoo.com and it's open to all women from all 32 counties in Ireland! Woo Woo is a new pre-mixed yummy cocktail sponsoring the whole competition. Setting the tone of the contest, fun, flirty and tasty!

Corina Grant and Assets Model Sarah Morrisey

The winner of the fabulous competition will be the face, the winner will front a marketing campaign for sexy drinks brand! She will also feature on ,the highly in demand, Assets Model Agency books for a year and be photographed by top fashion photographer Lili Forberg, who is actually one of the judges of the competition!

Fresh from her role as judge for Miss Universe Ireland, Lili has shot the top Irish celebs including Jedward, Rozanna Purcell, Laura Whitmore and Emma Waldron. She also producers work for top Irish magazine Stellar, so getting noticed by her is a massive plus!

Other prizes include a relaxing holiday in Ashford Castle, a model and grooming course with Udazzle.ie, a €350 hamper from the Make Up Store and a specially fitted designer dress by Irish designer Jennifer Rothwell. All those who enter will be entered into a free draw for a second holiday in Ashford Castle.

Judge Lili has shot top models such as Roz Purcell

Chairmen of the judging panel Derek has said that too many models have been left behind in the industry because of her age, but this competition is set to change the way the Irish modelling industry works:

"Many high profile models in the past were phased out by their mid twenties and now, today, they can expect to have a longer lucrative and longer lasting career over the age of 25"

He added that super skinny models is a trend of the past, and the modelling guru is actually looking for more curvacious women:

"Size zero catwalk models are no longer seen as appropriate and today clothes, cosmetics and other products who want to appeal to every day people tend to opt for a more natural healthy look".

Judging this brand new competition is fashion photographer Lili Forberg, top Model Corina Grant, founder of online dress designer rental company Secretchic.ie Sarah Carberry, and leading fashion stylist Sarah Stephens of Theme One Productions.

The winner will join the Assets Models

Derek says all the judges will be searching for a beautiful "natural" face, with an overall sophisticated and chic look. He added that women in their mid-20's are always featuring in billboards, magazines and newspapers so there is definitely a demand right now!

ENTER NOW

Do you think you have the confidence and the body to be the new face of Woo Woo? All you need to do is fill in the online application form and upload a recent image of yourself (posers welcome of course!)

Finalists will be featured on the site and the you will be relying on the public to vote for you to win, these votes will then be taken into account along with the judges votes.

A final open model casting will take place before the finals on 21st July 2011 in Dublin. The competition is open only to those who are not already signed up to a model agency and who are interested in commercial work as opposed to a career on the catwalk.

So you're thinking commercial photoshoots, think clothes stories, jewellery brands etc, not high fashion shoots! Good luck to everyone, if you think you've got the luck I say go for it. Age is nothing but a number!

Rozanna Purcell Says Handing Over Her Crown Tonight Will Be Upsetting!

Stunning model Roz Purcell has told Maggie Red that she will definitely be "upset" when she hands over the Miss Universe Ireland crown to the new title holder tonight.


This years finals takes place tonight in Dublin's Burlington Hotel, and in just a few hours the sexy supermodel will be handing back her crown and giving it to a new hopefull.

The Clonmel native will lose her title that helped gain a top modelling contract with Donald Trump's agency in New York. Clearly she has massive shoes to fill, remember Roz is the most suessful Miss Universe Ireland to date, and she is still working her gorgeous ass off!

She told me this morning that tonight will definitely be strange for her:

"I'm kind of excited but I'm a little but upset about giving away my crown. I didn't really think about it until this week when people have started asking me about, I think it will be really strange not being able to say that I'm Miss Universe Ireland anymore. It's strange that there will be a new girl tonight, it came by so quickly"

Despite starting to grieve for her title, Roz gave some advice to the hopefuls tonight, the blonde beauty has already met most of the contestants and admits they are really well organized for tonight's event:

"All the girls this year seem to be so well prepared, they're all taking it so seriously. But when they go over to Brazil, it's really not a place for insecurities, the winner will have to be really confident. If you are lacking in anyway it really shows."

Despite losing feeling a big strange about tonight's event, the Roz admitted that the last twelve months have been her best yet and that she has made massive achievements:

"I'm really really happy with what I've done over the last year, I couldn't have asked for anything better."

It's true that the sexy model has already made a huge name for herself globally. The beauty has been shooting campaigns all around the world including stints in New York, South Africa and most recently the Sechelles. But apart from travelling to Coppenhagen to shoot for her much anticipated GOSH campaign next week, Roz revealed that she is relocating herself to Dublin full time now:

"I just moved into my new apartment yesterday. I'm basing myself in Dublin now for the next two months. I'll be splitting my time between here and London".

So that means more Roz for us then! Tonight some lucky girl will certainly get the chance of a lifetime, let's hope she tries as hard as our gorgeous Roz.

Hannah is tipped to win tonight.

So far Dublin native Hannah Devane is tipped to be taking the crown tonight. The 20-year-old has already caught the eye of Britain's Next Top Model judge Elle McPherson. The brunette shares the same model agency as Roz, the Andrea Roche Agency.