How to dress for success — part two

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

In last week’s column I stressed that a woman’s working wardrobe should give her confidence and contribute to her success in the workplace. Communication is 90 per cent non verbal (ie, body language and the tone of your voice) and 10 per cent verbal. This means that the way your present yourself will have far more impact than what you actually say. This is why dressing accordingly is crucial in helping you achieving success.

How to dress for success — part two

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

In last week’s column I stressed that a woman’s working wardrobe should give her confidence and contribute to her success in the workplace. Communication is 90 per cent non verbal (ie, body language and the tone of your voice) and 10 per cent verbal. This means that the way your present yourself will have far more impact than what you actually say. This is why dressing accordingly is crucial in helping you achieving success.

I explained that there are three categories of career, and what type of clothing you should wear according to the message you wish to send. This week I will emphasise the corporate, law, banking, or finance sectors. I will share my tips and advice on making the right impression in the workplace.

Brighten up, summer is here

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Thinking about bringing that summer feel into your home? What better than picking bright natural colours outside and using them in your interiors. Look in the garden and select colours from your favourite blooms. Summer flowers offer a plethora of colour selections — fuchsia impatiens, purple pansies, pink hydrangeas, and lavender lilacs are just the beginning of the cool floral rainbow.

Good design makes the difference

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Most people would agree that their home is more important to them than anywhere else in the world. After a long journey or a hard day at work, there is nowhere better than home. Increasingly, the garden or outdoor space is being considered for its potential as an extra room outside. Even a tiny back yard can be converted into a delightful oasis of calm, somewhere to enjoy a barbecue with friends, or for children to play.

Regardless of the size of the space, a good design is essential. In this way, the needs and desires of everyone in the household can be satisfied.

Facing up to stress

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Your heart is racing and you find it impossible to concentrate, work and sleep. Your waking hours are full of dread and anguish about your job, money, your family and your ability to provide for them. You feel stressed all the time and each day is a struggle.

The Poor Clares

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

In the early 17th century there were no convents of nuns in Ireland or Britain... you had to go to the Continent to become a nun.

Old Reynard read The Tribune

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The Easter Rising on Monday April 24 1916, not only took the British authorities by surprise but also the general population of Ireland. In many places, including the town of Galway, the news that fighting had broken out in Dublin was greeted with amazement, and disbelief. Remember World War I was raging at the time. The Battle of Verdun, which was to continue until December with horrendous casualties, was at a critical stage. Its progress was extensively covered in all newspapers. Furthermore, as a result of an intensive recruiting campaign in both the town and county, there was barely a home in Galway that was not affected by the war. Young men in their thousands joined the British armed forces to defend their homeland, to protect the women of Belgium, for a sense of adventure and a decent wage; and in the words of the Irish Parliamentary Party, ‘ to win freedom for Ireland’.

Following the news that Sackville Street (O’Connell Street) in Dublin was in flames, came the more disturbing news that rebels were active in Clarinbridge and the Athenry area, barely 30 miles from Galway. A massive public meeting was called on Wednesday April 26 in the Town Hall on how best Galway could protect its citizens and businesses from these ‘disaffected fanatics”.

How to dress for success

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

With the current economic climate it is even more important to present yourself appropriately in the workplace while sending the right message, whether it is for a job interview or when meeting your clients or colleagues. By developing a capsule wardrobe of basic pieces (such a dresses, suits, jackets or coats, etc) that you can mix and match, you can be confident of looking your best in any business situation. The looks will vary with the type of work you do:

Get fit for summer with Energie

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Let Energie Fitness give you the confidence to embrace summer 2009 and proudly show off your new figure in only six weeks! As a member of Energie you can look forward to a total transformation of your physical appearance and a much more positive mental attitude.

Expert skin author to visit Galway

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Top health and beauty expert and author Alex Kirchin will be at Evergreen Health Store, Headford Road, Galway, for one-to-one consultations on the afternoon of Monday June 22.

Organic wines

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

I am often asked whether drinking organic wines will stop certain reactions like redness of the face or nasty headaches. These are some of the reactions that certain people get when drinking wine and it is not very pleasant I’m sure. First of all, the theory: ‘organic wines’ have to be made from 100 per cent organic grapes. This is important as if you see a label that says ‘made from organic grapes’ this may mean that only 70 per cent or more organically grown grapes were used in the making of the wine. Organic wines are grown without any manmade pesticides or fertilisers. Historically there were tons and tons of this stuff used, and there are legendary tales from the wine regions about fertiliser salesmen who became very wealthy unloading disgraceful amounts of this stuff with sales pitches where they told each grape grower how their neighbour was using so many tons per hectare, etc. Organic wineries do not add bags of oak chips to add flavour and they use only a very basic and traditional method for making the wine.

Free range meat direct to your door

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Brendan and Derek Allen are the inspiration behind Castlemine Free Range. They are the latest generation to be involved in the family farm in Four-Mile-House, Co Roscommon. The Allen brothers saw an opportunity to move away from the more intensive farming methods to more traditional, slow growing style of farming. Their farming philosophy is simply that slowly grown equals greater taste.

They produce beef, lamb, rare breed pigs, and poultry and are familiar faces at the farmers’ market in Moycullen. They also have just launched an extensive meat box scheme and have put together a number of set beef and lamb boxes which vary in size, contents, and price. If you prefer to choose your own contents they will also put together a meat box based solely on your requirements. All meat boxes are delivered direct to your door and they offer free delivery in Galway and surrounding areas. As well as once off deliveries, a regular delivery of their high quality produce can be arranged. More details are available by calling Brendan on (090) 6629886 or by visiting www.castleminefarm.ie

Feng shui in the kitchen

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The kitchen is sometimes described as the soul of the house. It is where food that nourishes the residents get cleaned, prepared, cooked, and stored.

Successful slimming

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Are you anxious to shed some extra pounds but find it difficult to find a method which succeeds for you?

How to choose your perfect summer shoes

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

When choosing your summer footwear there are two points to take into consideration — the thickness of your ankles and the length of your legs.

Ten steps to the perfect tan

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

St Tropez offers 10 tips to ensure your tan stays gorgeous for as long as possible.

Get a summer glow with Smashbox

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

New Smashbox Sheer Focus tinted moisturiser provides the perfect solution for summer skin, perfect for giving you a healthy glow or enhancing a summer tan.

Bits and bites of foodie news

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

This week, I want to cover several smaller bits of news and suggestions for places to visit. I recently found a great place to buy free range eggs and the method of payment is definitely a novel one. Just outside the front door of his house, ‘The Egg Man’ has a crate of fresh newly laid eggs each day. You open the box, select your quantity of eggs (which are wonderfully ungraded, so you can choose massive ones if available), you then calculate the cost at €1.50 per half dozen and put the money in the letterbox. It is called an “honesty box”, and does not give change! The yolks are deep reddish/gold and they taste great, they are also wonderful for cooking. If you want to call to him, take the road across from the water tower in Clarinbridge, drive past Walsh’s Crane Hire and after about one mile on the right hand side you will see a sign outside a bungalow ‘Free Range Eggs’. The Egg Man has also launched a delivery service and guarantees 20 per cent cheaper than retail prices. Call (087) 7682464.

Currying favour

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Curry is one of the most traditional English dishes dating back to the East India Trading Company. Curry may be delicious when made well, but Indian food it is not. Now the spices and their combinations used in curry are indeed very much Indian, but in India they tend to be fresh and far more fragrant than what we see in Ireland. The name curry originated from the word kari, which means spiced sauce. Curry powder was a British invention which allowed the spice combinations of the Indians to become far more user friendly, also transporting a powder is a lot simpler than moving complex varieties of foods across continents.

Delicious chicken

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Enjoy some al fresco dining with these delicious chicken recipes from Bord Bia, perfect for a barbecue or a sunny weekend lunch.

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