Notes for the Season

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Whether packing for a festival or business trip, taking stock of your wardrobe, and editing ruthlessly, is ultimately a cleansing and worthwhile chore. Every item in your wardrobe should only be there if it is working hard for you, on a regular basis.

Fashion fixes

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

1. If you have wide hips, avoid clingy fabrics, anything tight waisted, brightly patterned dresses and pleated skirts. Steer away too from heavily textured fabrics and knitted outfits. Opt instead for tailored trousers and boxy jackets.

Nutrition and training — get the balance right

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

The core of good nutrition starts in the supermarket with the foods you buy, and in the kitchen with the meals you prepare. It is important to understand that nutrition is not a “one size fits all” science. Each individual has varying needs and requirements, based on a variety of factors such as food intolerances, age, activity level, sex, etc.

IdealWeddings.ie makes dream weddings come true

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

What is better than getting the wedding of your dreams while doing something for charity? Well, a Galway-based businness, IdealWeddings.ie, is offering just that, helping couples to better plan, and afford, the big day while at the same time raising money for children’s charity ISPCC.

Swimming in style

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

A glorious sun drenched holiday awaits you. Ice cold drinks, endless golden beaches, azure skies, leafy palm trees. No wonder you cannot wait to get to this exotic haven.

The Yoga Shala

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

David and Laragh Cunningham of the Yoga Shala have just returned from four months studying and working with Australia’s most respected yoga teachers and physiotherapists in Sydney. Simon Borg Olivier and Bianca Machliss have propelled yoga into mainstream Australian life through their innovative teachings over the past 25 years.

“It’s exciting to be the first to bring yoga synergy’s teachings to Europe. The style is a merging of elements of traditional and ancient hatha yoga styles and Simon and Bianca’s in-depth scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology,” Cunningham explained. David and Laragh have established themselves through their Yoga schools in Galway city and Barna among Ireland’s most respected yoga teachers. Their work with the Connacht rugby team and Galway footballers has encouraged more men to try yoga to help with their sport and wellbeing.

Disability group wants Government to reinstate essential services

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

An organisation which is campaigning against budgetary cuts to the Brothers of Charity services is calling on the Government to guarantee families that essential services already cut will be reinstated and that frontline services will not be curtailed.

Tips for choosing your hat for the races

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

A hat is one of the best parts of dressing up for the races. They add drama and balance the overall look. If wearing a hat, make sure it stays in place. If hats simply are not your thing, then try a fascinator, hair band, or flowers.

Notes for the Season

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

For those suffering from World Cup saturation, the focus is starting to turn towards glamour, and just in time to get ready for the just finished Film fleadh, Arts Festival and famous Galway Races, during which the g Hotel is hosting a Best Hat Competition. The fashion world is buzzing about what’s coming over the next few months.

We’re excited to see that tailoring is still timeless, yet we can swing to the other end of the spectrum too with asymmetrical short dresses, cleverly done in Love Moschino in jersey, and to a more structured, almost architectural degree, in Karen Millen.

Get Glam for the races with key looks

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

In this week’s column get some hot looks ideas for the racing season

Off to the races with Emily-Jean designs

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The race is already on at Emily-Jean Designs, which is busy creating custom made hats and headpieces in advance of the Galway Races. Although it is only a few weeks away, there is still time to create a bespoke design to stand out on race day. To help women find the right look Emily-Jean Designs has introduced a highly popular spring/summer 2010 collection of ready-to-wear occasionwear hats.

Caring for the carers

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

More education and training is needed for carers to help them cope with their role, according to the manager of the HSE West’s carers’ department.

Beating the summertime blues

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

“Yipee, it’s holiday time again.” That is the chant from primary school children as they cast aside their books, bags and uniforms and get set to enjoy the long summer break.

No more classes, homework or getting up early - at least not for two months. There may even be a chance to lie on in bed longer in the morning and stay up later at night.

Beating the summertime blues

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

“Yipee, it’s holiday time again.” That is the chant from primary school children as they cast aside their books, bags and uniforms and get set to enjoy the long summer break.

Teen style

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Jeans are noted for their versatility and wearability. Easy to dress up or down they are the ideal choice for casual summer style.

Golden rules to shine at the races

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

As the Galway Races are fast approaching, during the month of July I will be featuring top style tips on what to wear and how to wear key trends, accessories, and shoes for this year’s races, for men and women.

Comfort: The key to style is to ensure that the cut and colour of the outfit works for you. There is no point picking up a fabulous dress if you are not 100 per cent comfortable in it. Comfortable reads confidence reads stylish.

Huge reductions at Stephanie Lynch

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

For best sale find in Galway a visit to Stephanie Lynch Boutique, No 39 Eyre Square, is a must.

Galway’s newest hair lounge set to make you blush

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Blush make up boutique and nail bar has opened a new hair lounge on Cross Street in Galway.

Hair extension breakthrough

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Flip-In Hair, the new revolution in hair extensions, is now available exclusively at David Martin Hair Salons.

Dress to dazzle

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Elegance and sophistication are the keynotes of the summer collection from Molly Jo. Dreamy, feminine dresses in dazzling shades bring cheer to the gloomiest of days.

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