Must haves to update your office wardrobe in 2011

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Update your office wear with these wardrobe staples that will take you through the year.

Notes for the season

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Spring is the perfect time to detox your closet. This time of year we start thinking about decluttering and buying a few key pieces to transition into spring. Before you buy a single piece, gut your closet by emptying every single thing out of it. A ‘quick tidy’ is vastly different from a ‘gut’. You will know this because it is more time consuming, creates more anxiety, and is ultimately more satisfying. Not to sound all Joan Crawford-ish, but its time to retire any wire hangers you may have. Store bought hangers are relatively cheap and make all the difference in keeping your clothing in good nick.

Notes for the season

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The whole point of a make-up bag is that it should act as a kind of security blanket. You hope that the make-up you applied before you left the house (or the car as the case may be) lasts all day, but if it doesn’t you are prepared for any touch ups with the arsenal in your make-up kit. An over-full or disorganised bag brimming with 20 eye shadows and six lipsticks serves no useful purpose. Lots of items could/should stay at home, like your mascara (which should never be reapplied on top of old mascara), and your bottle of foundation (all you need is a smart compact for touch ups).

Style Counsel

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Do you want to know how to be style fabulous in 2011? Follow my tips for clever thinking when it comes to your style.

Black and white story

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

It is one of the most popular trends from the international catwalks and now black and white is making its presence felt in make-up.

Flower power

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Spring/summer fashions are full of bright, cheery colours aimed at lifting our moods and conveying a spirit of confidence for the New Year.

Spare your blushes

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Blusher is a great way to give your skin a radiant glow and balances and links up colour on the eyes and lips.

Hair flair

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Does your colour treated crowning glory need a New Year boost? If so, the Full Shimmer collection from Shu Uemura Art of Hair promises to do just that.

Leg it

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

If your legs or feet are feeling the chills of winter then what could be better than fleece lined tights?

Make 2011 the year you shop for your shape

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

We all have part of our body that we don’t like. We can easily get confused on what shape we are and what to look for when it comes to shopping. Here are some of my top tips and guidelines to make you feel much better when it comes to shopping smarter and finding what is right for you.

Cheat your way to slimness

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Is your waistline showing signs of over-indulgence during the festive season? Did too much plum pudding and chocolates pass your lips? If so, you may be seeking ways of disguising this extra weight as your prepare to shed it through embracing a fitness and healthy eating regime.

Need some Therapie after the festive season?

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Mince pies, brandy butter, chocolates, and mulled wine… Christmas is a time of excess so let’s make New Year a time of redress. This year why not make a resolution to be healthier and happier all year round and start the year as you mean to continue with a host of detox offerings from Therapie Clinic, all available at affordable prices.

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:

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