A bluffer’s guide to perfume

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

For more than half the adult population Christmas shopping turns into ‘Stressmas’, according to a recent survey. The Royal Mail research found that more than a third of Christmas shoppers would rather visit the dentist! While shopping can be stressful for women, spare a thought for the 25 per cent of all Irish men who will purchase a perfume or beauty product for their loved ones.

Three steps to looking and feeling fashionably fantastic with Delila

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

We asked Delila, our fabulous Galway Advertiser stylist, to give us some special tips for looking and feeling great this Christmas.

Win a €2,000 wedding package at the Dream Wedding Exhibition

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

It's now full steam ahead for the Dream Weddings Exhibition taking place on Saturday January 10 and Sunday January 11 at Leisureland. The exhibition puts couples directly in touch with wedding service providers to help make wedding dreams come true and will be full to the brim with specialists who know everything about choosing dresses, venues, flowers, cars, and cakes.

No fuss party looks for bareMinerals

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

A range of new box sets from bareMinerals will have you looking fabulous through the festive season.

David Martin opens in Knocknacarra

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

David Martin recently opened its latest hair salon in the city in the Burkeway Construction development at Kingston Road, Knocknacarra, formerly known as O’Brien’s Pavilion Stores. David Martin, one of the city’s most established and well-respected salons, now offers its renowned expertise to the Galway west population. This is the second salon by the David Martin Group, with the first situated at New Dock Street.

This salon is perfect for those who don’t want to face city traffic, providing easy access and 130 free car spaces right at the door. Along with the best in hairdressing, leading gel nail and eyelash extension technician Naoise Martin has joined the team in Kingston.

Feet first

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Hitting the Christmas shops can be hard on your feet and even harder if your killer heels are now actually killing you! So why not treat your feet this Christmas to Aldi’s boot slippers (€6.99) which are in the shops from Thursday December 18.

Bags of style

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Choose the perfect bag to complement your festive outfit and boost your style appeal in an instant.

Get knitted

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Young girls who step out in multi coloured knits this season are guaranteed to look great.

That’s the fashion advice from K2 and Klassy Kids at Cross Street. Girlswear labels, Catimini and Kenzo, put stylish knitwear in a rainbow of colours top of their priority lists.

Pamper those peepers

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

If your eyes are looking less than sparkling as the party season beckons check out Eyesential, a unique, non surgical gel that promises to temporarily erase bags, puffiness, fine lines and dark circles, in minutes.

Beat the bugs

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Are you going into hospital soon but worried about superbugs, viruses and bacteria? If so, you may be interested in the bug beating Patientpak kit.

It includes sprays, wipes and a body wash containing a patented anti-microbial formula - the most powerful skin-friendly one available - according to the makers. The kit also includes surface wipes which will kill a wide spectrum of bugs and a hand sanitizing spray to leave your skin refreshed and free of microbes.

Festive glow

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

Fancy brightening up your skin in time for the festive season? Then, check out No7’s Highlighting Star Palette (€18) which promises to give your face a healthy glow.

Perfect for any skin tone, according to the makers, it has a soft peachy-rose base colour to warm the skin while highlighting tones of silver and lavender help to accentuate the cheekbones.

Making faces

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

How can you stay at the height of fashion during the festive party season? By accessorising your most glamorous outfit with this season’s must-have make-up purse from Clarins.

Look after your feet

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

During a typical day our feet endure a cumulative force of several hundred tons, with the average person, engaging in non-strenuous activity, walking approximately four miles per day or about 115,000 miles in a lifetime. All too often our feet are ignored, or squeezed into ill-fitting shoes in the name of fashion. The result for many people is sensitive or troublesome feet and difficulty in finding footwear to alleviate the problems caused.

Robert Lyons from Green Comfort Medical Footwear will be at Homecare Medical Supplies in Terryland Retail Park on the Headford Road from 10am to 4.30pm today (Thursday) to offer advice on footwear for problem feet.

Twice the choice at Riah hair salon

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Riah hair salon has been operating in Tuam for the past three years under the capable management of Jason Murray, but as business has grown Jason decided that it was time to introduce a new partner.

Great results with Tantastic

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Tantastic has launched the innovative VersaSpa™ automatic skin treatment system at its Prospect Hill premises.

VersaSpa, the world’s first patent-pending high-volume, low pressure (HVLP) automatic skin treatment spa, combines numerous healthy skin therapies with exclusive comfort technologies. With a completely mist-free application environment, an open, non-claustrophobic design, top-quality skin treatment solutions and features such as intelliSENSE™, EZ-2Breathe™, and Comfort-Dry™, customers can now feel relaxed, comfortable, and dry before, during, and after their VersaSpa experience.

Fine dining at great prices

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

I heard through the grapevine that Stefan Matz, the executive head chef from Ashford Castle, had taken charge of the kitchen at the g Hotel. Stefan was the person who created the excellent value/quality menu at Cullen’s restaurant in the grounds of Ashford Castle and I wondered if he would bring a similar offering to the g Hotel. He is also responsible for all the kitchens at Ashford Castle and has many serious awards to his credit including the Georgina Campbell chef of the year in 2007. Suffice it to say that the g is now a must visit for all food lovers and indeed for anyone who perhaps looked in those glittering windows and thought “I can’t afford to go in there”. The main covers are priced at €19 to €32 and that includes your vegetables. That, my friends, is very, very, competitive, and an example of what is on offer is black sole with crab meat in a velvet crab sauce for €25, and venison with redcurrant cream and crisp venison mousse for €22. Starters range from €6.50 to €15.50 and include inventive dishes to suit every palate.

Il Folleto brings a bit of Italy to Quay Street

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

New Italian restaurant Il Folletto on Quay Street really is little Italy in the heart of Galway. As you walk in the door straight away you are transported to a warm summer’s evening in southern Italy. The traditional rustic appearance and precise attention to detail really is something to behold. Nothing has been left to chance in creating a warm inviting homely Italian welcome. From freshly imported Italian cured meats, cheese, and pastas to full bodied or lightly fruity Italian wines from the extensive wine menu, everything is the real deal. Even the staff are Italian!

The advantages of arnica

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Do you suffer from muscular aches, pain, stiffness, sprains, or bruises? Vogel Atrogel arnica gel could be the answer, especially for those who prefer a natural, organic product. Arnica has been used for many years to ease the symptoms of muscular aches, pains and stiffness, sprains, bruises, and swelling after injury.

Style Counsel

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Q: What are your tips for party wear this season?

Keep it natural with Cleo Cosmetics

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The newly opened Cleo Cosmetics in Abbeygate Street, Galway, offers customers a wide rage of natural beauty products including mineral make up, natural soaps, relaxing bath bombs, moisturisers, body scrubs, lip balms, and massage oils.

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