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.

Paco to officially launch its new Galway store

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

The new Paco boutique is an exciting designer collection featuring premium fabrics and details and offering something special for every day.

Notes for the Season

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Lisa Lane
[email protected]

Things to do, people to meet at the Kingfisher

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

This summer, with time on your hands, the Kingfisher Club is your home away from home. The options are endless as the award-winning gym provides top class facilities, all in luxury surroundings. Whether you are looking to make new friends or just relax and unwind, whether you are looking for a new challenge or simply to have some fun, the Kingfisher Club is the place for you.

Get geared up for fitness at Anatomy

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

=Anatomy ladies’ exercise and leisure boutique on Abbeygate Street promotes healthy lifestyles and fit bodies.

Families wanted for new TV series

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Galway families are being sought for a new Irish language reality programme which seeks to help families with some good old-fashioned practical advice.

Getting lippy

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

This summer stay on top of all the latest must-have products with the help of Essence make-up. This recession friendly, bright and cheery range is kind to your face and wallet.

Dreamy dresses

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

From sleek and fitted to loose and ruffled, there is a wealth of choice when it comes to summer dresses from Peruzzi.

Shine like Cheryl

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

With colours ranging from flirty corals to blushing pinks, shimmering purples to striking reds, the new Glam Shine Reflexion collection from L’Oreal Paris promises to wake up your make-up bag.

Saving face

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Purses at the ready, it’s time to make a beauty beeline to Aldi to stock up on its award winning Lacura Multi-Intensive Serum Anti Ageing (€4.79 50ml).

Notes for the Season

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

If you are currently looking in the mirror at skin you just know could be better, and a make-up routine that needs a bit of revamping, you could not have picked a better time to reassess. We are now living in a revolutionary era for skincare and cosmetics, with more and more products delivering exactly what they promise. Box clever! Getting serious about your skincare (you will know when the time comes) involves investing in a few hardworking luxury products like Crème de Mer eye concentrate — it actually quenches and reconditions the delicate eye area while reducing the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, and of course Elizabeth Arden’s Prevage anti ageing serum — packed with powerful antioxidants, it gives great results on wrinkles, age spots, and scarring. The ingredients are powerfully concentrated, and you will find a little goes a long way, there is no need to lash it on. You know what area needs the most help and that is where to invest in a superior product.

With good clear skin to start off, you can think about being brave and replace your full coverage foundation for a tinted moisturiser, in fact a much more youthful look. Bobbi Brown, which recently launched its much anticipated Denim and Rose collection on counter, does a tinted moisturiser in eight real life shades, with an SPF15. Of course if it is a scary thought for you to go the tinted moisturiser route, you might want to have the experts at the counter match your perfect concealer. Finish this look with a pop of pink blush on the apples of the cheeks, and bear in mind the secret weapon of make-up artists worldwide is finishing powder. It sets your make-up for the day and my favourite, Christian Dior’s Capture Totale loose powder, adds luminosity and gives high definition radiance. It is sheer luxury, the Holy Grail of powders.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.