Ulster Tatler – August 2019

How would you describe your style?

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What are your wardrobe staples that you can’t live
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Do you have a favourite high street or designer

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Do you have any style icons?

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Do you have a different wardrobe for your

work life and social life?

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How has your style changed over the years?

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What are your fashion pet peeves?

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Tara Lynne O’Neill will play Shirley Valentine at Lyric

Theatre, Belfast 31st August – 5 October (previews

31 August, 1st & 10th September). The play will also

tour to Millennium Forum 5th-7th September.

Tickets start from £12. For booking details visit

http://www.lyrictheatre.co.uk

Tara Lynne O’Neill

Actress

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