Stocking stuffers for €50 or under

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

When choosing Christmas gifts you don’t always have to blow the budget, even when shopping in Brown Thomas. You just need to have a clear idea who you are buying for. We have done all the legwork, and below is a list of fabulous gifts to suit everyone on your list. The best part is, they all come in at €50 or under. It is never a bad idea to grab something you do not think you will need either. Someone always shows up Christmas Day bearing gifts that you invariably were not expecting.

Magic knickers at Elegant Undies

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Shapewear has become a staple item in most women’s wardrobes with many women discovering you may drop a dress size with the right foundation, without the dreaded diet. Elegant Undies, located on the lower level of Corbett Court Shopping Centre, is fast becoming known as a lingerie measuring specialist. It is where women in the know have been heading to get measured for their perfect bra, and now Elegant Undies also boasts the widest selection of shapewear.

Plug in to your personal power

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Aonacht, an Irish word, means “oneness”, but not aloneness. It is the ability we all have to stand strong and independent, in full ownership of ourselves, but still strongly connected through our innate energy with everyone else. Aonacht is about getting back in touch with your personal intuition. It is about peeling back all the layers of negativity that have built up over the years, gradually obscuring your individual energy. It is about rediscovering who you are.

Mind, Body, and Soul fair in aid of Foundation Nepal  

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

The inaugural Mind, Body, and Soul Fair will take place at the Harbour Hotel on Sunday December 5 from 2pm to 7pm. The event is the brainchild of Galway woman Nicky Deasy, CEO of the Galway based Irish registered charity, Foundation Nepal, to raise funds for the charity. Foundation Nepal works in some of the most impoverished parts of Nepal. The fair will also gather like-minded individuals together and offer a great day out to visitors and practitioners.

The power of the dress

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

The party season is around the corner and now is the best time to think about your party dress. At the Glamour in Galway event which took place recently in the Radisson Hotel, I had a little chat with Brendan Courtney from Off the Rails. When I asked him what was his top tip for women in Galway he quickly answered, “Wear a dress!”

Chic maternity wear at the Bump Boutique

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

With the help of Galway’s newest maternity boutique expecting mothers can dress up their bump rather than hiding it. At the Bump Boutique the aim is to source the most stylish, fashionable maternity wear and provide a shopping experience you will want to repeat. Galway native Orla Loughlin endeavours to cater for all maternity needs, be it work wear, party wear, casual, and of course those special occasions such as weddings, christenings, and black tie events.

All the labels stocked have been carefully designed to go with you throughout your pregnancy. You will find labels such as Seraphine (exclusive to the Bump Boutique), Bellybutton, Mamalicious, Ripe, QueenMum, and many more. Also instore you can purchase a full range of skincare products designed especially for mums-to-be and the new bundle of joy. The shop stocks many great gift ideas for mum and baby including Mama Mio and BooBoo.

Notes for the season

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

You know that feeling you get the minute you see the heroine slip down the dark staircase to check the noise in the basement and you silently scream at the telly, “Runnnnnnn!”. Below is a list of five beauty pitfalls that should elicit the exact same response.

Treating sports injuries with traditional Chinese medicine

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

Playing sports is a wonderful way to stay in shape and have fun with friends. Whether you are a casual sports player, a weekend warrior, or someone who trains hard every day, acupuncture can be extremely valuable for you.

Bluebird Care Galway wins the Bluebird Care office of the year award

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

Bluebird Care, a premier provider of home care services for young, old and disabled people, has named Bluebird Care (Galway) as the winner of the Bluebird Care Irish Franchise of the Year award 2010.

Living with loss

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

It was Easter weekend 2005. The Murphy family were looking forward to a short break in Co Cork.

How to dress up and dress down your favourite dress

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

I have been asked on several occasions about the best ways to dress up and dress down for various occasions. This week I want to focus on how to dress up and dress down your favourite dress. Let’s take the example of this elegant red dress from Standun boutique. It is versatile and feminine, comes in green, purple, or black, and it will suit most shapes.

For a fun day look team it with black tights, kitten heels or boots, and a cropped leather jacket. Finish the look with a warm coloured knitted scarf wrapped around your neck.

Bridal wear for less at Áibhéil of Adare

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Are you looking for a gorgeous wedding dress that will not break the bank? Áibhéil of Adare in Co Limerick always has a selection of sample dresses that can be bought off the rack at greatly reduced prices. These wedding dresses have only ever been tried on in the shop and have never been worn. They are a brilliant bargain and, unlike some second hand dresses, they have never been altered to fit someone else.

Notes for the season

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

First thing every girl should have — a signature scent. How you smell says just as much about you as how you look. A familiar smell instantly floods us with memories of a certain person. Every time I smell Estée Lauder’s Beautiful I think straight away of my best friend, who actually only wore it one summer many years ago. One to try at the moment is Tom Ford’s Black Orchid. It is warm and sensual and I love to wear it when it is raining outside — it the perfect scent for this time of year. Come into Brown Thomas’s fragrance wall and Joan or Ali, fragrance experts on counter, will get you sorted with your own signature scent.

Golden skincare event at Heaven Scent Beauty Spa

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Heaven Scent, located on St Augustine Street (above Provedance Market Kitchen), offers a wide range of treatments such as facial, massage, chocolate body wraps, manicures, pedicures, Gold Experience waxing, air brush make-up, threading, and the two week miracle polish, Shellac.

Acupuncture as a treatment for pain relief

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Acupuncture is a Chinese therapy that works miracles for different diseases, especially for relief of acute pain. According to traditional Chinese medical theory, there are energy pathways called meridians that flow through your body. A blockage of these pathways results in health related issues. When needles are inserted in the areas which influence the energy flow through the meridians this relieves the pain.

Learn to heal your body at Galway seminar next week

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Internationally respected pioneer in healthcare and best-selling author, Michael O’Doherty will speak at a seminar in the Clayton Hotel next week. Entitled Learn to Heal Your Own Body, this seminar, organised by Plexus Bio-Energy, will motivate and empower people to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing.

The celebrity Cho Yung slimming tea craze has hit Galway

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

The tea everyone has been talking about is now available at Therapie Clinic on Shop Street.

Face facts

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

A new skincare range from the Body Shop has been clinically proven to give firmer-feeling skin from the first day of usage.

Keeping snug in style this winter

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

It’s all about the essential wardrobe item this winter, the coat, so keep in style with trend tips from Debbie Norman, manager of BORN Clothing in Newtownsmith – winner of Galway’s Best Fashion Retailer 2010.

Power in surrender

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

At a recent talk in Athlone, the audience were enthralled with the concept of there being power in surrender regarding conflict resolution.

While conflict occurs in most of our lives, isolated incidences of conflict are part and parcel of the norm with everyday living. It is when the conflict becomes more consistent, more threatening to our wellbeing and happiness, that we must surrender power and change our priorities. Most conflict in our lives originates in the workplace or the home. Then why do we allow conflict to fester and dominate either of the two places where we spend most of our waking hours?

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