Sonia Reynolds
Co-founder, Stable of Ireland
EARLY BIRD OR NIGHT OWL? Very much the latter. Ideally, I’d pace myself; however, I’m known to get giddy in certain company. WHAT DOES YOUR FESTIVE SEASON LOOK LIKE?
Well, it’s our busiest time in the business, so my social life is somewhat curtailed. Our shop Stable in the Westbury Mall turns into a bit of a social spot with people dropping in while Christmas shopping, so it’s really sociable. HOW DO YOU KEEP
YOUR SKIN LOOKING ITS BEST? Lots of water and good fresh food. FAVOURITE SKINCARE PRODUCTS? Liz Earle’s Cleanse and Polish and Modern Botany face oil; I love it so much, I sell it in our shop. WHO’S IN YOUR GLAM SQUAD? Jenni Crawford in Kazumi is on speed dial if I decide to wear my hair straight; otherwise, it’s curly or in a headscarf, depending on the gig. For make-up, I’ll pop down to Charlotte Tilbury in Brown Thomas. My good friend, make-up artist Nikki Whelan, has moved home, so I’ll also be hitting her up.
WHAT GOES INTO YOUR CLUTCH AT NIGHT? All the above, plus Modern Botany deodorant, keys, phone and cards. WHICH MAKE-UP BRANDS DO YOU LOVE AND WHAT
ARE YOUR HEROES? Bobbi Brown for cream shadow sticks (Violet Plum and Golden Bronze) and eyebrow pencils. I love Charlotte Tilbury and Chanel lipstick. HAVE YOU A MAGICAL HANGOVER
CURE? Always a savoury breakfast with pots of tea. Brunch has to be Dim Sum with green tea, and you can never discount the benefits of a fine Bloody Mary.