Dressing for occasions — weddings

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

When it comes to dressing for a wedding, I believe that it comes down to what you like, and not what is in fashion. So please yourself, as long as the outfit flatters you.

Put a spring in your step at Kingfisher

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Spring is a time of regeneration, new beginnings, and a renewal of spirit. To help you kick start that fitness regime and get your body and mind in tip top shape The Kingfisher Club have a wide range of classes and a special offer for the month of March for new members.

Not only do the Kingfisher Clubs offer fantastic facilities but they are also a step above the rest for quality services at a low price. With membership starting from only €9 per week the Kingfisher clubs strive for affordable fitness for all.

Flower power a big hit at Ryan’s fashion show

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Pretty, floral print dresses ushered in a hint of summer at Anthony Ryan’s spring fashion show recently.

Update your spring wardrobe

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Spring is around the corner and shops are already bursting with the season’s new collections. Follow my top style tricks to help you update your wardrobe.

If you have not done it yet, start by doing a wardrobe clear out. This involves taking out what does not suit you or does not fit you. You need to look at the colour, shape, and style of the garment and make sure that it suits you. Once you have done this first step, create a pile for the garments that need to be repaired or altered to bring to your dressmaker.

The Yoga Shala now open in Barna

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Laragh and David Cunningham’s Yoga Shala has established itself as one of the most highly regarded yoga centres in Ireland. After five years in the city they have opened a second school in Barna, offering instruction for total beginners to advanced practitioners, athletes, and mums to be.

Flower power

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

If you want to cut a dash this spring/summer incorporate some floral prints into your wardrobe.

Flash those pearly whites

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

A “white” smile is more of a priority for Irish people than cavities or receding gums, according to the latest research.

Perfect presents

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Do you ever dream of having a personal shopper to help solve difficult gift buying dilemmas?

Now thanks to a new website, giftguru.ie you can have just that. Be it Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, a new baby, wedding or special pampering gift for yourself this one-stop online shop offers a wide selection of gifts and gift ideas suitable for every occasion and budget.

Candy Girl

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Look sinfully sweet this spring with the new 17 Candy Collection of nail, lip, cheek and eye colours. It features delicious shades guaranteed to bring girly glamour to your look.

Harnessing the positive power of negative emotions

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Most of us, if we had a choice, would opt for positive emotions. Feeling happy, uplifted, excited or eager certainly beats being miserable, cross or anxious you would imagine.

Recycling your favourite pieces

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

You may own a leather skirt that is relatively new or is a couple of years old; this week I would like to show you how to transform it to get more wear out of it. The following rules and examples can apply for other type of skirts such as the pencil skirt or the denim skirt.

Beauty bargains from Avon

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Avon offers unbeatable value for money across all ranges in its brochure, with daily hair care, skincare, and self tanning products, not to mention the fantastic new fragrances coming soon.

Learn the language of tango

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Caminos de Tango will begin its latest course for beginners starting on Monday March 1 at 8pm in The Rowing Club.

Galway students Excel in International Irish Championships

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

A selection of students from Shane Fitzgibbon’s “Connacht Taekwon-do Schools” recently attended the International Irish Championships in Neptune Stadium, Cork. With representation from seven European countries, the standard was extremely high. The local group held their own however to bring back a fine haul of silverware. The Galway instructors who attended were Shane Fitzgibbon (Galway and Oranmore), Lisa Connolly (Labane & Kinvara), Sally Whelan (Barna) and Sandra Doyle (Loughrea). The results were as follows: Black belt results —Shane Fitzgibbon – Gold, silver, bronze; Cillian Howard (Oranmore) – bronze; Shannon Holland (Galway) – bronze; Kenneth Duignan (Galway) – bronze; Cathal Kilbane (Galway) - silver; Jason Costello (Oranmore) - bronze; Sandra Doyle (Galway) - bronze; Ciaran Doyle (Galway) - bronze. Colour belt results

Recycling your favourite pieces (part two): The dress

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Continuing on our journey to learn how to recycle our favourite pieces, this week I would like to show you how to transform your dress.

Recycling your favourite pieces

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Part one — the jacket

Get fit with a personal trainer

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

David Geler is a personal trainer who has represented Ireland in competitive international bodybuilding on behalf of the Republic of Ireland Bodybuilding Federation. To date he has won two national and one international title and he continues to represent Ireland on the international stage. He has become a role model for those who desire similar results and general overall fitness. He would now like share his knowledge with others by being their personal trainer.