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?

Stamp out colds and flu with fresh echinacea

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

Echinacea is one of the most popular herbal remedies to help boost immune systems and fight off colds and flu. However research has shown that not all echinaceas are the same. Fresh echinacea contains almost three times more active substances than from the same amount of dried herb, helping to stamp out winter sniffles and ensure your immune system works more effectively.

A Vogel Echinaforce is a herbal remedy made from fresh echinacea that helps your body fight the symptoms of cold and flu. Fresh echinacea improves the efficiency of a weak immune system, helping it to recognise and kill bugs before they have a chance to cause trouble in your body.

All that Glitters

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

Party season is just around the corner and sparkling fashions are everywhere. If the thought of embracing this trend head-on scares you consider incorporating some subtle touches into your wardrobe. Like leopard print a little sparkle can go a long way.

Cover ups

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

Are you seeking a stylish alternative to the jacket as the winter winds begin to bite? Then, look no further than the fashionable cardie which is the perfect cover up this season.

Steps to tanning success

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

* It is important to exfoliate the skin before you apply your tan. With the change of season there may be a build up of dry/worn out skin left sitting on the outer skin. This can be caused by artificial heat and the change of weather conditions. If the skin is not exfoliated the tan can look clumpy and will not sit smoothly. For those who find exfoliators a little rough add a little moisturiser to it and work a smooth lather into the skin.

* The summer/autumn months allow for a deeper tan so it is important to re assess your colour for the cooler months ahead. If you applied two layers of fake tan during the sunny season perhaps apply one layer for winter. The look of the season is quite natural so less is more when it comes to tan application.

Treat stress, anxiety, and depression with Chinese acupuncture

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

The internal imbalance caused by the exposure to external stress can lead to what is called an energy blockage, resulting in difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture treats the root cause of this condition.

World famous healer now in Galway

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

The seventh son of the seventh son, Danny Gallagher from Maghera, County Derry, according to ancient Celtic lore, possesses the power to heal people by simply touching them.

The weight loss doctor

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Dr Eva Orsmond is probably best known for her role as RTE’s hugely popular Operation Transformation diet and nutrition expert. Her battle to re-educate people on health and fitness is changing hundreds of people’s lives every day.

This season’s coolest coats

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

As days are getting cooler, it is the time to look for your winter coat. So here are top trends and tips to find your perfect winter coat:

Hair extension breakthrough

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Flip-In Hair is now available at David Martin Hair Salon’s. Flip-In Hair is the new revolution in hair extensions. It does not damage your own hair in any way, as it does not attach to it, it attaches instead to your head by a thin wire that is hidden by your own hair. No clips, no glue, no weaving, no damage! It takes literally one minute to flip in and one second to remove, and is fine to use with thinning or damaged hair.

Notes for the season

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

A Good Foundation
“The importance of a good foundation cannot be over emphasised”. I read that opening line in an article in National Geographic magazine about architecture but it is equally applicable in the cosmetic world.

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