Living with MS

Thu, May 24, 2012

When Anne-Marie Hayden was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a progressive neurological condition, at age 20 she entered a “completely different world”.

Style Isle

Thu, May 24, 2012

This season has so many trends going for it that I can safely say it is hard to keep up. And coming from me, that's a pretty serious matter. One trend that has completely dominated this year is the clash. No, not the British band of the 1980s — prints, colour, and textures can be mixed and matched and there are no rules. You can literally wear what you like with whatever you like. The best place to start with the clash, is prints; florals in particular.

Notes for the season

Thu, May 24, 2012

Getting cheeky
For me, applying blush is the hardest make-up technique to get right. Getting the right colour, placing it in the right area, and using the right amount of pigment all seem to create the perfect storm for human error, so I am always asking the girls in the Brown Thomas make-up hall for techniques.

Style Counsel

Thu, May 24, 2012

The Down Syndrome Centre is urging women to donate dresses to one of Ireland’s most fashion-forward fundraisers, Buy My Dress, supported by Kellogg’s Special K. The Down Syndrome Centre hopes to raise €120,000 this year through the fundraiser, which will take place at various locations around the country on Saturday. The Galway Buy My Dress event will take place in the Hotel Meyrick on Saturday from 11am to 5pm.

Find the perfect hat at the Galway Hat Shop

Thu, May 24, 2012

Do not choose your headwear for this season’s weddings without first visiting the Galway Hat Shop, which offers an amazing selection of hats and headpieces. All the new colours and styles for summer 2012 are now in stock. You can choose from every shape and size imaginable. You can either hire or buy your hat; every budget is accommodated for with pieces ranging from €25 to €800. You can also have a hat or headpiece dyed to exactly match the colour of your outfit.

Get in shape for summer at the Coast Club

Thu, May 24, 2012

May is drawing to a close, swimsuit season is just around the corner and you want to get in shape fast. Sound familiar? The good news is that you can slim down and shape up in as little as four to eight weeks.

Revolutionary new heart screening system coming to Galway

Thu, May 24, 2012

Pulsewave Ireland is returning to Galway with the revolutionary Bpro pulse wave analysis device, providing affordable and accurate heart and artery screenings.

Notes for the season

Thu, May 10, 2012

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Running to a meeting in BT’s last week, I tried to dash past the lingerie department, but to quote the Clash, I had an “If I go with there be trouble? If I stay will it be double?” moment. I stayed. Ciara, lingerie fitter extraordinaire, was giving an impromptu lesson in lingerie session. Catching the tail end, I was intrigued to learn about the latest must-have secret weapon sweeping the fashion world - skinny britches. Who knew? A super lightweight version of spanks, they have amazing compression powers and because they are laser cut, you have no unsightly bulges ruining the line of your dress. Talk about revolutionary. Completely seamless, annoying twisting is a thing of the past. But the best part is they now come in a high waisted version.

Kilkenny’s Fashion Fix Gabs handbags

Thu, May 10, 2012

This week’s fashion fix brings you arm candy from top international label Gabs, an essential for any fashionista.

Going underground

Thu, May 10, 2012

Would you ever consider opening your home to paying diners? Have you ever visited a 'secret' restaurant? Did you know that such a thing existed right here under your very noses? Well, the underground food scene in Galway is alive and lives in Spanish Arch. This is the location of The Nutmeg Feast, you could call it a restaurant or supper club, a ‘guestaurant’, or a paying dinner party.

Spaghetti a la carbonara

Thu, May 10, 2012

This is a traditional Italian dish from Lazio in the south of Italy. It is simple and easy to make. This is very convenient if you happen to have cooked ham left over from dinner the day before; no need to sauté it on the pan if this is the case. Simply warm the ham and add with the cream and other ingredients for a super quick dish. I like to add mushrooms for variety but you may choose to omit them. For a low GI diet you can substitute milk for cream.

Healthy body, healthy mind

Thu, May 10, 2012

The correlation between health and beauty is an obvious one but one that can be all too easy for us to ignore. We can point to the likes of Kate Moss, who live unhealthy lifestyles yet are famed for their beauty. What we often forget is that few people are blessed with such good genes and that every cigarette and late night has a tendency to show up in later years.

Treat stress, anxiety, and depression with Chinese acupuncture

Thu, May 10, 2012

The internal imbalance caused by the exposure to external stress can lead to what is called an energy blockage, resulting in difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture treats the root cause of this condition.

Well known healer to visit Tuam

Thu, May 10, 2012

Paddy Hughes is a well known healer who claims to possess a gift which has been in his family for over a century. His aunt, also a healer, passed her gift on to him more than 30 years ago.

Accessories - the key to stylish dressing

Thu, May 10, 2012

Accessories are the secret to looking well. They speak volumes and are the key to revitalising jaded outfits, adding the finishing touch to elegant ensembles and reflecting your sense of style.

Beating backache in pregnancy

Thu, May 03, 2012

Back pain is one of the most common complaints in pregnancy. About 70 per cent of expectant mothers experience some degree of it.

The nine to five

Thu, May 03, 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.

Notes for the season

Thu, May 03, 2012

Seven deadly sins of beauty

Fashionistas rejoice as Brown Thomas launch Oh Buoy

Thu, May 03, 2012

Brown Thomas is right on trend with its nautical themed event, which takes place from Thursday May 10 to Sunday May 20. There will be launches across the store in beauty, fashion and swimwear.

Report reveals teenagers do not get a fair deal on health

Thu, May 03, 2012

Widespread inequalities mean that many young people in the WHO European Region and North America are not as healthy as they could be, according to a new report on the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, published yesterday (Wednesday, 2 May) by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The HBSC Ireland study is based in the Health Promotion Research Centre at NUI Galway.

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