And the award goes to…

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

If I ever won an award (preferably an Oscar) I would make sure I wore the mother of all ball gowns, bring the red carpet to a standstill, pose for the paps until my cheeks hurt and blow kisses at the adoring crowd. Well I can dream, right? Award season is well underway; the Golden Globes set the bar for exquisite style from Michelle Williams and Charlize Theron, the SAG awards let Angelina have her moment in Jenny Packham and the BAFTAs this week brought the black evening dress back to the fore. That said, celebrities do have the choice of every gown known to man; but not to worry, there are plenty of formal dresses making an appearance this season and at really affordable prices.

Leading Scandinavian natural hair colour now available in Ireland

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Naturigin organic based hair colour is completely new to the market. Made in Denmark without ammonia and parabens, the hair colours have much lower levels of PPDs than other leading brands. Naturigin is the market leader in Scandinavia, where health conscious consumers have long been demanding less harmful chemicals in personal care products. In fact, Naturigin is the only hair colour permitted to be sold in pharmacies in the Nordic countries.

Popular celebrity beauty treatment now available at Therapie

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Therapie Clinic has been a leader in the health and beauty industry for 11 years now and has introduced us to some of the most effective and advanced skin treatments available in the world. Take the JetPeel facial for example — prior to this, the JetPeel was the best-kept secret in Hollywood and a must-have treatment before every red carpet event.

Embrace the new season with Design House Barna

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Step into spring with Design House Barna. New season stock has arrived at the company with a new label, Just B, now available along with gorgeous collections from One Step, Evelin Brandt, Kate Cooper, James Lakeland, Johnstons Cashmere, Rosner, and Mat de Misaine.

The new smart casual

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

When I am helping clients sort out their wardrobe or shopping, the most common question I am asked is, ‘What can I wear for smart casual?’ When it comes to dressing smart casual there is a fine line between being overdressed and looking like you are going for a walk.

The new smart casual

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

When I am helping clients sort out their wardrobe or shopping, the most common question I am asked is, ‘What can I wear for smart casual?’ When it comes to dressing smart casual there is a fine line between being overdressed and looking like you are going for a walk.

Your local dentist

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

In Ireland we are blessed with a range of professional, dedicated, and experienced local dental services. We have an excellent selection of general dental practitioners providing care for the community and a range of more specialised dentists providing oral surgery, periodontics (gums), endodontics (root canal), orthodontics, (braces), paedodontics (children’s dentistry), technicians, and technology to rival anywhere in the world.

HSE should use St Francis’ beds says Connolly

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Galway’s city councillors want the HSE West to use empty beds in St Francis’ Nursing Home as step down beds for University Hospital Galway, and to employ the extra staff.

Lose weight in ten days

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the root of excess weight is an imbalance within the body caused by malfunctioning of the spleen and liver.

Acupuncture with traditional Chinese medicine can make it easier to deal with stress, frustration, and anxiety that can trigger overeating and bingeing on fattening foods. Endorphins also affect the digestive and hormonal systems, so acupuncture can help rebalance the organ systems. Some people opt for drugs or fad diets; too often this is counterproductive. The problem may well be that, after years of impaired digestion, their metabolism may simply not be functioning as well as it should.

The nine to five

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

We all experience the feeling first thing on a Monday morning, dragging yourself out of bed, jumping in the shower, and then opening the wardrobe doors asking the same question: What will I wear? The traditional work wear attire consisted of the standard suit, for both men and women. For women, that has changed somewhat; the suit is disappearing and in come dresses and separates, which in essence, are far more flattering and comfortable to wear all day. That is not to say that dress policies specify what we can and cannot wear to work, so make sure you familiarise yourself with this before taking on any fashion experiments at work.

How to use colour blocking to flatter your shape

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Whether in delicious pastels or vibrant hues, this spring colour blocking is bigger than ever. Here is how to wear this look to suit your shape.

Get your lips ready for Valentine’s

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Cold temperature, wind, matt lipstick, and even medication can all dehydrate fragile lips, leaving them sore and chapped, a big no no when it comes to romance. Not only are dry and cracked lips less than attractive, they can also be painful and extremely uncomfortable.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, ensure lips are in kissable condition with Eau Thermale Avène Cold Cream Lip cream, an ultra-rich cream specifically developed to treat dehydrated and severely dry lips, bringing immediate comfort, rapid repair, and long lasting protection.

Valentine’s Day

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

A young woman awoke from her nap and told her husband: “I just had a dream you bought me a pair of Louboutin shoes, I wonder what that means?” Her husband replied: “You’ll know tonight.” That night he came home and handed her a beautifully gift wrapped package, and inside was a book entitled The Meaning of Dreams.

Basilico, Oranmore

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

This week I visited Basilico Oranmore for the launch of the new daily special offers menu. I think the early bird special is now becoming old hat and many restaurants are doing special deals every day and not just up to 7pm. In fact I think that many people now are not interested in the traditional menu, they just ask what is on special today. In addition to this many restaurants have used the Groupon method to gain extra customers. Sites like Grabone, Livingsocial, and boardsdeals are mushrooming like never before and while they do attract 100 or 200 customers the poor restaurant gets practically nothing. I may stand corrected, but the way I believe they work is the company asks that you cut your normal price by half for the offer, then it takes 50 or 60 per cent of that smaller figure as its charge, leaving the restaurant with maybe 20 or 25 per cent of the normal full price. My last word on these sites is that if you are a regular user, you may like to know about a site that has been created, it is called www.mydealpages.ie, if you log on you will immediately see every deal on every groupon site in Ireland at that point in time.

Anyway back to Basilico; as you may have noticed it is no longer in the Clarinbridge location and if you are wondering whether it will reopen later in the year the answer is no, the owners are going to concentrate on Oranmore. They have two special value menus now, one being a midweek menu of a starter and main course for €15.50, available Sunday to Thursday all night and Friday and Saturday up to 7pm. There are four or five starters and four or five mains, and the menu is changed each week. The other menu is based on an idea that seems to be finding popularity in many towns and cities; it is for a single special dish each night of the week. Monday’s offering is any pizza for €9; Tuesday’s a grill main course €9; Wednesday’s is pasta, €9; Thursday’s catch of the day, €9; Friday is wine club night with a bottle of wine and a cheese platter €19.95; and on Sunday night a child’s main course comes with a free dessert.

Aniar’s top chef is Chef of the Year

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Head Chef, Enda McEvoy of Aniar Restaurant on Dominick Street was recently announced as Chef of the Year by the prestigious Bridgestone Guides.

Eat at Massimo join prestigious Euro Toques

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Eat at Massimo, the gastropub located on William Street in Galway has been accepted to the prestigious Euro Toques group of restaurants and has also received a Georgina Campbell recommendation. It is relatively rare for a gastropub to be permitted to join the renowned European Community of cooks and chefs.

Enjoy Sunday lunch at Kylemore Abbey

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden in the heart of Connemara is the ideal destination for a day out with something for all the family to enjoy. Get outdoors and enjoy woodland walks or explore the Victorian gardens, all just an hour from Galway.

Change your lifestyle and health for the better at Orsmond Clinics

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Attitudes towards health and its links with weight gain have been changing at an extraordinary rate in recent years, with many campaigns and health professionals encouraging the nation to change their lifestyles for the better by shedding excess weight, a change that make all the difference with conditions such as diabetes.

Great ways to get in shape at the Coast Club

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

It is that time of the year again, we have piled on a few pounds and our clothes are feeling a little snug. Now is the perfect time to make a new start and increase your energy levels for the year ahead.

Real weight loss with System 10

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss plan — diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. These three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys. It is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

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