Health & Beauty

Leading fashion house Emporio Armani has brought a touch of Italian chic to the Irish high street with the introduction of a range of glasses at Specsavers Galway. Fashionistas can be sure to make a standout specs statement with a choice of 24 styles, each designed by the team responsible for the fashion collections seen on the catwalks.
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Functional training with healthy eating equals sustainable weight loss, according to personal trainer and co-founder of Body Dynamics, Rory Connellan. Many people try to lose weight with unsustainable diets and sometimes neglect their training regime, leading to those lost pounds being quickly re-added once they’ve stopped the diet.
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Summer dresses, bikinis and sandals are already hitting the shelves in many of our favourite stores. However, following a week of snow, hail and Baltic temperatures we are unlikely to need any of them any time soon!
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Fashionista Fearne Cotton is back with yet another funky clothing collection for online department store Littlewoods Ireland. From stylish season staples to signature statement pieces, Fearne’s new spring collection has a great range of wearable separates and we really love her take on the pointy-toe stiletto, which makes a stylish reappearance this season.
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Kiss those winter hair woes goodbye and learn to love your locks again with the fabulous hair care brands available at Barry’s Hair Studio this Valentine’s. Nestled on Shop Street in Galway’s city centre, Barry’s Hair Studio has everything your hair needs to feel a little love again this Valentine’s.
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Smokers should not read on unless they are sick, tired, embarrassed, ashamed or just plain frustrated with wasting their hard earned money, losing control of their future and feeling ‘trapped’ by cigarettes Did you know that the average smoker spends thousands and thousands of euros per year on cigarettes? Can you think of better things to spend that money on? What if you could save all that money while feeling better than you have in years? Imagine if you had a simple ‘quit smoking’ solution and system that would enable you to: - Add years to your life and euros to your bank account - Have more money to spend on things you actually
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Is your complexion looking a little dull? Try Pukka Ayurveda’s Gentle Cleanser and Uplifting Toner, which promise to both purify and brighten your skin. The Gentle Cleanser (€13.80) purifies by utilising seed oils and butters to dissolve dirt, make-up, pollution, perspiration and excess sebum without disrupting the protective acid mantle of the skin.
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Whether you’re loved up or happily single, puppy love is for everyone this Valentine’s Day with the range of gifts and cards from Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Gift options costs from €12 to €50 and include cuddly teddies, gift bags, leads and collar sets and cards that feature images of adorable puppies who will go on to become future Guide and Assistance Dogs, helping people who are blind or vision impaired and families of children with autism.
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When the fashion forecast reads neon, it’s not always a welcome sight. For some, it brings back nightmares of 1980s spandex and legwarmers but despite its sometimes garish nature, neon can actually be quite chic.
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Looking for a new way to develop your family’s flexibility and fitness this year? The Galway Tai Chi Academy is now offering a family rate on their January courses Children are the embodiment of change, and change can be very stressful.
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With the glamour and decadence of autumn/winter styling coming to an end, it’s time to look forward to what trends we can expect during spring. The black and white colour combination is something that never dates and once again monochrome is making a splash on the catwalks.
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How’s that New Year resolution to get in shape working out? Are you still going strong or is your resolve faltering a little? If you need a little pick-up-me before heading out for your daily walk or some encouragement to keep lifting those weights at the gym, check out the collection of affordable fitness gear at Penneys.
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Late nights, rich food, central heating and a little too much to drink over the festive period can leave your skin feeling dry, tight and dull. Your skin loses up to a half a litre of water a day through its surface so it’s vital that this moisture is replaced in order to keep the skin healthy and looking its best for all the social occasions which the Christmas season brings.
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When you have sensitive eyes, wearing mascara can prove a challenge. Traditional brushes can rub and catch the lashes and the formula may dry out and harden over the course of the day, causing dryness and leaving lashes feeling rough and uncomfortable.
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