Women's spring 2011 accessory trends

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

After addressing the season’s key looks and clothing trends, Debbie Norman, manager of BORN clothing in Newtownsmith — winner of Galway’s Best Fashion Retailer 2010 — outlines the key accessory trends for spring/summer 2011.

Cosmetic trends

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

If you ever want to know what the very latest trends in cosmetics are, swing by the MAC counter in Brown Thomas. New on counter at the minute is the Wonder Woman collection, complete in comic book style packaging. It includes the supersized mineralised skin finish, eyeshadows, lipsticks, and powder blushers. Readers of this column will not be at all surprised to know my favourite item in this collection is the Reflex Glitter, in pearl and bronze. Though a plain and simple girl in most ways, and already owning four Bobbi Brown shimmer brinks, I could not resist this glitter. I tend to think glitter has mystical powers and improves all circumstances. This one is unreal. It can be used over a creamy eye shadow to add dimension or over cream blush to highlight. The sparkles practically dance on the skin, I love it. If you are baring your shoulders you can dust it over the tops of your arms (when a MAC make up artist suggests you to go sparingly, you know you may have gone a bridge to far with it in the past).

Largest ever range of ladies’ fashions at Standún

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Standún is now open after its winter break and has its best ever range of spring/summer fashion this year in all departments.

Top stylists are waiting for you at David Martin

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Since opening in 2008, David Martin hair salon at Kingston Road has proved to be a huge success. This is the second salon opened in Galway by the David Martin group, the first situated at New Dock Street.

Spring trends in lingerie available at Change

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

There are two big trends in lingerie and lounge wear this season — romanticism and graphic purity.

Acupressure — needle free therapy helps energy flow freely

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Acupressure is a Chinese method of healing that has been practised for some 3,000 years and which works on the meridians, energy channels that run in a network through the body. In a healthy body, the ‘chi’, or essential energy, flows freely and evenly through the meridians. When blockages occur, the body becomes unbalanced, chi is trapped, and disease occurs.

Galway people urged to send recipes for inclusion in book

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

International health guru Udo Erasmus is inviting Galway people to send him their healthy recipes. He plans to publish a free Irish healthy recipe booklet later this year and hopes to include at least one recipe from each county.

The creator of Udo’s Choice® Ultimate Oil Blend, he says the authors of the chosen recipes will share a prize fund worth €4,600.

Sleep tight

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

When the alarm goes off in the morning do you spring out of bed, eager to face the new day? Or maybe you linger a little longer mentally building yourself up to the challenge of leaving blanketstreet? Or do you press the snooze button and go back to sleep?

Cheaters’ guide to Brown Thomas

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

One shortcut that I take in Brown Thomas regularly (and you can too!) is that I will visit each counter and department, simply asking “what’s amazing here?” It is a true short cut to success. It will help if you can add, as a by the way, that you love the sophisticated seventies look, or that you are sticking to the sharp feminine lines of the Mad Men era, or that you are a pared down kind of girl, or more is more with you, whatever your style is, reveal it. Be specific but not close minded. Nothing is written in stone, especially when it comes to style. The experts on cosmetics and fashion can steer you down the right path to achieve your desired look. If you are unsure what the best look for you is, ask one of the stylists. It is a complimentary service and she will spend time with you to determine what works best. Then the fun starts. Sometimes what is amazing will not necessarily be what works for you, but it is fun to know what is current and may influence your aesthetic in other ways. Soak it all in. A cohesive(ish) theme tends to run through cosmetics and fashions for every season.

Spring style ideas for all occasions

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

Spring fashion kicked of at last week’s Milano’s Fashion Show where boutiques from the county revealed little gems, giving us some great style ideas and a glimpse of what we can expect to update our wardrobe this season.

Ten steps to good health

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

1. Eat healthily. Try to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. When doing your grocery shop stock up on healthy snacks, such as rice cakes, celery, cucumber and low-fat cheese. Try to incorporate wholemeal foods, bread and pasta and low fat yoghurt into your diet, too. Avoid sugary and fried foods and salt as much as possible. Grill, bake, microwave but steer away from frying. Watch out for the hidden fats in creams and sauces as well.

How to wear this season’s trends — seventies

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Inspired by iconic movies and celebrities such as Diane Keaton in Interiors, the seventies styles are this season’s hottest trend.

The seventies look incorporates modern and original styles, lean, long, and fluid silhouettes, bright colours, and bold patterns. Flowing maxi dresses, flared trousers, denim, shorts, and A-line skirts are among the statement pieces for this look.

Notes for the season

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

In order to be taken seriously in this climate, we have gone back to the notion that keeping up personal appearances is important. To be taken seriously at work, or indeed when looking for work, everyone is upping their game to remain competitive.

Hypnosis and smoking

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Are you sick and tired of coughing and sputtering, paying a cigarette mortgage each month, or do you simply want to grow old gracefully without the premature wrinkles, wheezing lungs, and stained teeth? If you have finally made a decision to be free from smoking and you want to kick the habit the easy way, then Irish Hypnosis could be your solution.

Treat stress, anxiety, and depression with Chinese acupuncture

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

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.

Treating childhood constipation

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Constipation is a common health issue among infants and children. Nutritional therapist Heather Leeson gives her view on the condition.

Rolling back the years

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A new combination facial treatment promises to revitalise tired skin with its benefits continuing for months.

Hair flair

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

If your life is peppered with bad hair days then check out Aldi’s new Carino Professional Hair Care range.

Delivering salon-like softness and shine this new range contains aquarich which is proven to strengthen and improve hair condition.

A cocktail of colour

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Max Factor has ushered in spring with its boldest and most colourful collection of eye shadows, lip glosses and nail polishes.

Sleek looks from Peruzzi

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

This season’s twist on classic silhouettes from Peruzzi ushers in a look of grown-up glamour. There is a kaleidoscope of colour with lush pinks, vibrant reds and Wedgwood blues.

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