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Another successful installment of the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival took place last weekend. Glamour, entertainment, and gourmet foods were the order of the day with local, national, and international visitors celebrating the official start of the oyster season. In recent years the festival has attracted huge attention from European and Asian visitors with this year’s festival the focal point for an Australian and Japanese TV documentary.

Portumna Castle and gardens will host an event on medieval fashions this Sunday as part of Heritage Week.

Gorgeous styles are still available around for those still looking for that special number for next week’s races.

It is that time of year again when staff at the four star Ardilaun hotel, Taylor’s Hill are busy preparing for another busy Galway Race Week Festival. One of the highlights this year will be a unique event in conjunction with the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) with lunch, fashion, and races fever on Tuesday July 26 at the hotel, with proceeds on the day going to this very worthy charity.

I recently attended a fashion show organised by the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival committee at the Marine Institute. First, the originality of the venue astonished me, then the gems of styles that boutiques revealed wonderfully surprised me. Although special occasions outfits were very much featured during the show, stylish and easy to wear day looks dominated the catwalk. The one outfit that stroked my eyes was a light turquoise sequin jacket with an aqua blue shorts and white tee from Galway boutique Daisy – this quirky and elegant number can be worn day to evening.

The Festival of Fashion will kick off at 8pm today (Thursday) with a wine and canapés reception in the stunning Marine Institute in Renville, Oranmore. The event, in association with the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival, will get you ready for a season of festival fun from racing to arts and music to oysters. You are sure find a look to suit you with festive collections from Ail Ruin, Squisito, Sorelle, Concepts, Select, Madison, Nestor’s, Daisy, Brown Thomas, Shenil Shoes, Demora, and Standún.

Fancy being pampered and raising money for a good cause? If so, go along to the Pampering Night in aid of Galway Simon at the Radisson Blu Hotel (tomorrow) Friday at 7pm.

A hat is one of the best parts of dressing up for the races. They add drama and balance the overall look. If wearing a hat, make sure it stays in place. If hats simply are not your thing, then try a fascinator, hair band, or flowers.