A Beautiful Breakdown with James & Suzy

This week we’re joined by Aisling Bonner, co-host of the 2FM Breakfast Show alongside Carl and Roz — and the timing of this chat could not have been better.We recorded this episode in the immediate aftermath of that viral Miriam O’Callaghan interview and the eye make-up revelation that shook us all. Aisling heard the episode and decided to try the “Miriam Experiment” herself — Miriam’s seven-day lash — and she tells us exactly how that went.Not only that, but Aisling is getting married in 2026, so we chat about the emotions of trying on her wedding dress with her mum, why she’s holding off on Botox ahead of the big day… and then she drops a bombshell about her own beauty routine that will definitely upset people even more than the Miriam experiment.Iconique. Here’s Aisling. 💄✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s our ABB Christmas Special and we’re closing out the year the only way we know how — with tinsel, opinions, and the Best in Beauty 2025: The ABB Awards 🎄✨Before we get to the gongs, we spiral (naturally) through Christmas Day fashion, gift bags, Mary’s iconic stuffing, piping-hot gravy that hides everything, cranberry sauce politics, and the elite joy of a Christmas sandwich while watching the EastEnders special (with a detour into vintage Royle Family Christmas telly, obviously).Then it’s awards time: best concealer, blush, fragrance, hair, foundation, and more — including some very specific approvals and one unforgettable eye moment that defined the year.Festive, chaotic, and full glam — Merry Christmas from A Beautiful Breakdown. 💫🎁 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Beautiful Bonus comes from Sian, who’s facing the ultimate beauty challenge — two big events, an early start, and a wedding later that night. 💄⏰We talk through the perfect morning makeup base that won’t slide, crease or melt, and how to do a smart day-to-night top-up without starting from scratch. Suzy shares her go-to light base and a clever mini hydration trick that lets you powder as the day goes on, while James stresses the importance of skin prep — especially a good eye treatment (hello, Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream 👀).Plus: why full smoky eyes are a no-go for daytime, and why lashes are the real night-time upgrade.Practical, polished, and wedding-ready. ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re in the presence of true Irish fashion royalty — the legendary Celia Holman Lee. 💫Celia shares the kind of wisdom only an icon can: why correcting your posture can work as well as a boob lift, the homemade make-up tricks she grew up with (yes, soot and spit are involved), and why glamour absolutely, unequivocally never dies.Celia is timeless, hilarious, and bursting with heart - and this episode is pure gold from start to finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Beautiful Bonus comes from Pawła, who wants to know the ultimate festive question: what’s the best red lipstick for party season? 💄✨Suzy shares a luxurious cool-toned red from Dior ("the ultimate red lippy") and a gorgeous glossy red option for lighter brown hair, while James gives his full lip-prep routine - including the clever toothbrush trick that instantly boosts lip redness.We chat lip pencils, blotting, undertones, and all the glam little steps that make a red lip go from “meh” to magic.Your festive pout is about to be unstoppable. ❤️🎄 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.