The jean scene at Born
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
There are very few things in life worse than jean shopping. We here at Born have heard it described as ‘hell on earth’, a ‘torturous experience’ and ‘my worst nightmare’. Let us just say: we hear you.
Read more ...Brown Thomas Galway presents the insider’s guide to autumn fashion
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Choosing the perfect wardrobe and keeping on top of the latest fashion and beauty trends has been made a lot easier this autumn with the help of ‘Your Walk-in Wardrobe’ at Brown Thomas Galway.
Throughout September the staff at Brown Thomas in Galway are offering advice on how to choose key wardrobe staples and essential items, presenting informative wardrobe workshops each week, hosting fun and enlightening events with renowned international fashion designers and make-up artists, and giving customers access to some of Ireland's best beauty guru's and fashion stylists.
Read more ...What to wear this season
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Now is the time to re-think your wardrobe, have a sort out, and consider some purchases that will update your look with timeless pieces that you will love to wear. Here is a sneak peek at what is hot for your wardrobe this season.
Read more ...Choose your good hair day and receive twenty per cent off at Yourell’s
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Yourell’s has announced a new 20 per cent off promotion on hair colour — customers can simply pick the day to have their hair coloured and avail of discounts for Blonde Monday, Brunette Tuesday, and Redhead Wednesday.
Read more ...Controlling your cholesterol
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Heart disease remains the country’s biggest killer. However, for many people their risk of developing it can be dramatically reduced or delayed by making some simple lifestyle changes.
Read more ...Healing House open doors to healthy living
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
To celebrate its second year in business, the Wholistic House of Healing will be hosting an open door day on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
The Wholistic House of Healing offers treatments for a variety of illness, from stress therapies to fertility treatments.
Read more ...White collar boxing returns to the city
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Would you like to get yourself in great shape, make new friends for life, turbo charge your confidence levels, and give yourself the option of eventually stepping into a boxing ring for an actual contest by engaging in an eight week programme in the noble art of self defence?
Read more ...System 10 — the complete weight loss programme
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Diet and exercise are critical to a good weight loss programme, but the most important and powerful key of all is your metabolism. Your metabolism is the ‘switch’ that allows your weight loss to happen. Your metabolism controls the benefits of any diet and exercise, but it in turn depends on your diet and exercise to operate properly. In other words the three keys interconnect — metabolism correction, diet, and exercise equals a weight loss plan specifically designed to target stubborn body fat, especially on your stomach, hips, and thighs. This weight loss plan is the only way to re-balance top or bottom-heavy bodies.
Read more ...Controlling your cholesterol
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Heart disease remains the country’s biggest killer. However, for many people their risk of developing it can be dramatically reduced or delayed by making some simple lifestyle changes.
Read more ...Healing House open doors to healthy living
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
To celebrate its second year in business, the Wholistic House of Healing will be hosting an open door day on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
The Wholistic House of Healing offers treatments for a variety of illness, from stress therapies to fertility treatments.
Read more ...White collar boxing returns to the city
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Would you like to get yourself in great shape, make new friends for life, turbo charge your confidence levels, and give yourself the option of eventually stepping into a boxing ring for an actual contest by engaging in an eight week programme in the noble art of self defence?
Read more ...System 10 — the complete weight loss programme
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Diet and exercise are critical to a good weight loss programme, but the most important and powerful key of all is your metabolism. Your metabolism is the ‘switch’ that allows your weight loss to happen. Your metabolism controls the benefits of any diet and exercise, but it in turn depends on your diet and exercise to operate properly. In other words the three keys interconnect — metabolism correction, diet, and exercise equals a weight loss plan specifically designed to target stubborn body fat, especially on your stomach, hips, and thighs. This weight loss plan is the only way to re-balance top or bottom-heavy bodies.
Read more ...Born in the Galway Shopping Centre
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
We at Born Clothing are delighted to announce that we have brought a host of our popular labels to our new Galway Shopping Centre branch on the Headford Road. Opened last Friday by proprietor Joan Lynch and assistant manager Ciara Murray, this will bring the number of Born Clothing stores around the country to five.
Read more ...Great children’s clothing lines at Scallywags
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The new Scallywags store in Barna has been open for two weeks, and according to proprietor Norrie Coen business has been very brisk. Scallywags stocks the Name It brand of children’s clothing, which is quite a durable, affordable, brand.
Read more ...The pencil skirt — a key piece for autumn
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
The pencil skirt is the foundation piece of the autumn silhouette. From fetish to forties glam, with blocks of colours and texture, it is so versatile and feminine. Smart for the office and on trend for the evening, wear it with summer sandals or knee boots. Team it with a boxy fine wool jumper, or a leather jacket with a polo neck will work wonderfully. The shirt is making a huge comeback this season — make sure to wear it buttoned up with your pencil skirt.
Read more ...Get Selected at Born Menswear
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Elegant with an edge, not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of menswear, but this is the ethos of successful menswear line Selected. Perhaps smart-casual is a better way of describing the collection. Born menswear, on level 1 of the Newtownsmith store, stocks a vast range of the brand with everything from smart coats and blazers to trendy jeans, James Dean print T-shirts (€24.95), and knit cardigans.
Read more ...Notes for the season
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Recently packing for a trip to New York has made me take a hard look at my beauty routine. Could it possibly take that many products to get me out the door? And what about out of the country? My God, have I turned high maintenance or is this all perfectly normal?
Read more ...Putting on the style
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
“Help, I’ve nothing to wear,” is an all too common wail from women. Despite having wardrobes full to bursting point with outfits for all occasions many of us still find it near impossible to make a choice.
Read more ...Helping men dress for success
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Some men effortlessly exude style. Everything they wear looks good on them be it denim jeans, a casual jacket and trousers combination or a sharp suit. Sartorial elegance is their middle name.
Read more ...Is your metabolism stopping your weight loss?
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
There are three main keys in genuine weight loss — food, exercise and correcting your metabolism faults. Your metabolism refers to a complex series of chemical processes that convert food into energy as well as establishing the rate at which your body burns calories.
Your thyroid gland, your adrenal gland, your liver, your digestive system, your blood sugar levels, and your hormone balance are some of the key components of your weight loss. The health and functioning of these components has enormous control over how successful your weight loss will be and how much you will get from your dieting and exercising. This is the very foundation of good weight loss.
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