Packing for your holidays

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

When packing for holidays we are easily tempted to bring half our wardrobe and end up having a suitcase full of stuff that we probably will not wear during our stay.

Bella Baby summer sale now on

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Bella Baby, Ireland’s premier supplier of baby products, is now holding a summer sale with up to 30 per cent off main line products and up to 50 per cent off some lines.

Golden rules for the perfect tan

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Get your summer tan right with this advice from tanning experts St Tropez.

Prepare skin by exfoliating with St Tropez tan optimiser body polisher and moisturising dry areas with St Tropez body tan optimiser body moisturiser for the smoothest, sleekest, results.

“When he was born he was a healthy nine pounds and was 10 days overdue,” says the mother of two who lives in Rahylin Glebe, Ballybane. “He got pneumonia when he was 11 weeks old and was in hospital for a week. It was thought he had meningitis originally so pneumonia was a good diagnosis after that. He got over it and developed normally. If anything he was ahead of what was expected - he walked at 11 months. He was a chatty child who loved to go out.”

Get golden summer skin

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Get set for summer with a subtle summer glow with new St Tropez Everyday Mousse. This instant-dry formula gradually delivers a hint of natural-looking, golden, colour to the skin. With its lightweight, velvety, texture and aloe vera-infused formula, St Tropez Everyday Mousse simply glides on providing effortless glamour every day.

All new look St Tropez products now contain innovative Aromaguard™ technology, which effectively banishes the odour associated with self-tanning by reducing the smell and leaving a subtle, yet refreshingly exhilarating, fragrance that's unique to your skin featuring hints of powdery iris roots, fresh fruits and violets. The science behind the fragrance means that as the product develops, fans can relax safe in the knowledge that their skin will look beautiful, as well as smell divine. You can almost hear the collective sigh of relief from partners everywhere!

Ziaja — affordable natural skincare

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Ziaja’s (pronounced JiYa) cocoa butter range contains natural antioxidants and vitamin E. The antioxidants in cocoa butter mean that it can prevent some skin damage and give protection from free radicals. Vitamin E helps to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin and also provides the skin with collagen which assists with wrinkles and other signs of ageing.

Dress for success — part three

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

To conclude this feature, this week we will focus on the two others career categories.

If you are working in sectors where skills such as creativity or individuality are required (for instance advertising, arts, fashion, entertainment, etc,) more flamboyant styles are accepted, even expected, using brighter colours and unique accessories. The way you dress should emphasise your personality and individuality.

Dress for success — part three

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

To conclude this feature, this week we will focus on the two others career categories.

Spirit One Spa highly commended at the Irish Tatler Spa Awards

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The Ole Henriksen facial at Spirit One Spa at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway, was highly commended in the Best Facial category at the first Irish Tatler Spa Awards. The awards took place last week in Dublin's Michelin star L'Ecrivain Restaurant.

Spirit One Spa highly commended at the Irish Tatler Spa Awards

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Spirit One Spa highly commended at the Irish Tatler Spa Awards

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Irish Tatler magazine has been taking nominations over the past three months from readers for their favourite spas, therapists, and treatments. Those who have visited Spirit One Spa will agree that it deserves to be on this exclusive list!

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

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.

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.

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.

Energie aims to provide you with a wide variety of exercise options all under one membership. Along with the highly effective 30 minute circuit, Energie has a full cardio area for optimal fat burning and weight loss, and a studio with 30 classes per week, most of which come free with membership including body conditioning, aerotone, and core attack. These classes run throughout the day from morning to evening.

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.

If you have a skin, hair, or beauty problem you’d like to discuss, call (091) 564550 for a free appointment. Alex Kirchin is co-author of Looking Good, Feeling Younger and has a master’s degree in nutritional medicine. Specialist expertise includes eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, and ageing.

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.