Notes for the season

Thu, Sep 16, 2010

Good looks on guys

Notes for the season

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

All those sacrifices your parents made. Those years of commitment, the hard work, and the studying, the walking to class in the rain. The exams. Today is the day it all pays off. Today is graduation day. Today you get that dress. I mean, your degree. Today you get your degree.

Get dramatic results with a Jet Peel at Therapie

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

If chemical facial peels scare you, but you still want a treatment that will give your skin dramatic results, why not try the Jet Peel facial at Therapie on Shop Street.

This treatment uses a saline solution which is sprayed over your skin at supersonic speed to slough away dead skin cells. Your therapist then chooses a prescriptive vitamin solution to add to your skin after discussing your own specific concerns.

Romance meets elegance with the new VILA range at Paco

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

VILA is a luxurious collection focusing on feminine elegance. The VILA range is based on a separate trend story to enhance a unique and luxurious feel. These pieces can be styled individually as well as together, with other must-haves within the VILA collection.

The Pagodas Temple, the one stop shop for martial arts in Galway

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

Pagodas Temple martial arts centre was started by Chris Hickey, fourth degree dan black belt, the highest graded judo black belt in the west of Ireland. Hickey always wanted to have his own dojo (training centre) where he could pass his skill and knowledge on to others with a passion for the martial arts. This is due largely to the training and mentoring he received travelling around the world, representing Ireland at the highest judo level.

What Community Catering is all about

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

Michael, a retired psychologist, has been using COPE Galway’s Community Catering service since January of this year. Michael initially read about the meal delivery service in the Advertiser which prompted him to contact Community Catering based in Ballybane.

Speed work training

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

In order to get fitter we have to take our body out of the comfort Zone and put a little stress on it. Our bodies learn to adapt to the new training thus making the new training less of a challenge. This is what happens when you hit a ‘Training plateau’. for example when you first start lifting weights maybe you can only bench press 20kg but after a few weeks of repeating the bench press you find this weight easy and will be able to add on more weight.

Twenty-one beauty tricks

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

1. Experiment with different foundations. You can mix two together to get the perfect result. When choosing a foundation opt for one that suits your skin type. Do you have a shiny or dehydrated complexion or is it balanced? Are some fine lines creeping in around your eyes and lips? A natural looking foundation will enhance your colouring and disguise any imperfections. If you are buying a new shade test it on your jawline to ensure there is no difference between your face and neck colour.

Vani-T is more eco chic than ever

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Recently described as the Victoria’s Secret of the organic and natural beauty market, Vani-T tan has set the standard for tans in image, delivery of results, quality, and purity, with a high natural and organic ingredient content, presented in glamorous recyclable packaging.

Get a fashion fix at BT month-long style event

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Fashionistas can learn about choosing the perfect coat at style events presented by top stylist Marietta Doran at Brown Thomas on Friday and Saturday September 10 and 11.

They are some of a series of fashion and beauty events taking place at the store next month. Experts will be available to help people “revive and rejuvenate” their current looks for the forthcoming season.

Be inspired and join in with the Elverys Sports Galway Bay Half Marathon

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

This year’s Elverys Sports Galway Bay Half Marathon is expected to attract more than 1,000 runners. The event will take place on Saturday October 2 in Salthill.

Galway is twenty eight kegs lighter thanks to LighterLife

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

LighterLife’s weight loss and weight management counsellor Adam Butcher has been helping men and women in the Galway area lose weight and keep it off. Over the past 12 months he has helped his clients successfully lose an incredible 249 stone or 3,486lbs — the same weight as 28 kegs of Guinness.

Treating sports injuries with traditional Chinese medicine

Thu, Aug 26, 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.

From the Chinese medical point of view, the body is an energetic collection of functions, not just a mechanical collection of parts. We contain life energy, or qi, and a person is said to be in perfect health when this energy is flowing unimpeded, and in an adequate amount throughout the entire body.

Preparing for school

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

“Back to school time” is just days away and parents are busy organising uniforms, books and lunchboxes. Soon, children will be getting used to getting up earlier as the start of the new school year beckons.

Notes for the Season

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

Women often say, half jokingly, that they would rather lose their wallet than their make-up bag. Most of us would admit to being ridiculously, even emotionally, attached to the contents. With this in mind I walked the gorgeous Brown Thomas cosmetic hall recently and asked the experts which products were in their own make-up bags. I got the inside scoop as, truth be known, we try and test drive every single product that comes through the door. Though some of the picks were new, many were iconic and very much synonymous with the brands that make them.

Easy steps to a wardrobe that works for you

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

It is an exciting time of the year, with shops bursting with the new season’s collections. You probably can’t wait to hit the shops and buy those must have pieces that will get you through the season, but before going you need to make sure that your wardrobe works for you. Do you feel you have so many clothes, you can’t see them? Or nothing goes with anything, and the tag is still on some clothes? Or maybe you feel completely lost every morning when you open your wardrobe?

Stock up on skincare for winter

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

If you are looking for a good deal or bargain in quality skincare drop in to Therapie Laser Clinic on Shop Street which is currently offering three skincare products for the price of two.

Now is the time to stock up on quality brands such as L’Oreal’s exclusive Professional Range, Keraskin, and the well-known favourite, Dermalogica. Offer ends August 31.

Vintage fashion and décor fair goes west

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

The Vintage Fashion and Décor Fair is heading west for the first time, bringing with it another feast of vintage fashion and 20th century design and style.

Shop for your shape this autumn

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

The new season is fast approaching and this is always a good time to think of revamping or clearing out your wardrobe and shopping for exciting new pieces. Because style is all about understanding what suits you, I want to help you to look more closely at the shape of your clothes and know if they work for you. My top tips will help to find what is really right for you.

If you feel you are pretty much straight up and down and you want to introduce womanly curves, you may have what we call a boyish or a column figure. The shape of your clothes can help you create curves. You need to add bulk where there is a lack of curves. For example a shirt with ruffles at the front will create a fuller cleavage. On a skirt, look for volume on the hips and bum. Use as many details as you want, such as pockets, horizontal lines, or layering, and go for higher necklines.

Going for gold

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

If your summer tan is fading why not give your skin a golden glow without the risks of damaging UV rays? Jane Iredale’s new Bronze A Go Go is formulated with natural, face-saving ingredients - micronised minerals of pure pigments, chemical-free colourings and protective antioxidants.

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