Achieve a healthy weight in 2011

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

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.

Twenty-five ways to lead a stress-free life in 2011

Thu, Dec 30, 2010

1. Learn to identify what causes you stress and recognise the telltale signs that you are under pressure. These may be shallow breathing, increased headaches, a dry mouth, muscle tension, irritability, sleep disturbance, poor concentration, memory lapses, palpitations and panic attacks.

Notes for the season

Thu, Dec 30, 2010

When you work at Brown Thomas you are virtually spoiled with all the experts and begin to take all the advice for granted. I wander around safe in the knowledge someone will let me know if I am wearing the wrong blush or ill fitting trousers. They do, and I take it all on board. Below Brown Thomas experts offer some of the top tips that will make a difference in any woman’s life.

Mary Maguire, stylist: “When shopping, always try to come wearing a light layer of tan, with your make-up and hair somewhat done. It is very hard to see if something really will work well on you without these elements in place. Everything will appear wrong if you don’t feel good about the way you look on the day, and you won’t get a genuine read on an outfit.”

Winter dry skin rescue with Voya

Thu, Dec 30, 2010

Is your skin feeling the effects of winter exposure? Even the most cared for skin can end up rebelling against winter elements of wind, central heating, and cold, harsh weather. Voya’s new Time to Shine body buff will rescue your skin and deliver skin radiance. This hard working body four-in-one buffing scrub tackles cleansing, toning, skin balancing, and dead skin removal, bringing a new level of softness and suppleness to your skin.

Sales fever

Thu, Dec 23, 2010

Christmas is almost upon us. While we are all getting ready to celebrate this special occasion and enjoy some quality time with family and friends at the back of some of our minds are thoughts of the next major event in the festive calendar - the Christmas sales.

How to dress for your party age

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

It can be difficult to decide what to wear for the party season when the shops are awash with everything from one-shoulder jewelled cocktail numbers to embellished shift dresses. The little black dress is the easy option, but if you want to try something new here are other style ideas that can be mixed with high street and designers pieces.

In your twenties: This cute dress from Demora boutique is particularly great if you have fabulous legs, but wear it with opaque tights and ankle shoes. A dress is not the only option — separates are great too.

A most important test

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

We live in a colourful world with rainbows of colour everywhere we look. The hair colour business is no different, with an array of shades available to the client. Blondes, coppers, browns, brunettes, or reds in highlights, lowlights, slashes or splashes of colour or all over — clients are spoilt for choice.

Notes for the season

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

If you find yourself with your hands covering your ears and looking like that deranged subject in Edvard Munch’s famous painting, you have probably left your tricky gifts for last. Brown Thomas has six solutions below:

Slimming tea craze has hit Galway

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The tea everyone has been talking about is now available at Therapie Clinic on Shop Street, Galway. Many celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lindsay Lohan, Eva Longoria, and Courtney Love are known to rave about this tea as part of their daily diet.

Survive festive overindulgence with milk thistle

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

One in seven adults drink more than they mean to over Christmas, but for all those revellers there is a solution to Christmas overindulgence. A Vogel Milk Thistle Complex is a cleansing herbal remedy that restores your body to full function after too much Christmas cheer.

Stay healthy and happy this Christmas

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Christmas is a time when our digestive and immune systems come under attack from rich foods, excess alcohol and, in the run up to the big day — stress.

Cold comfort

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Colds are one of the most common ailments of the winter months. Almost 90 per cent of adults get a cold at least once or twice a year, according to the latest research.

Bagging Christmas bargains

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Picture the scene. It’s late November. You are busy refurbishing your home. Everything is in disarray, even finding two matching killer heeled shoes in the morning is a mammoth task.

Party dresses for your shape

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

As the party season kicks off, here are some tips to help you find a fabulous dress that will make you feel fantastic over the festive season and beyond. Identifying your shape is essential to find out what cut of dress will flatter you.

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.

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