The glow! Luminous, healthy looking skin is the Holy Grail for most of us, and there is no shortage of beauty products out there to help us achieve this. However, knowing what to use, how to use it and in what order to get that movie star glow, well, it’s not always so straightforward – […]

3 years ago

Roll on, July. We are a mere few weeks away from finding out what happens next with the gang in Virgin River – as season 4 is due to drop on Netflix on July 20th. After what has felt like the longest wait, we can’t wait to finally discover who is the father of Mel’s […]

3 years ago

The image of daddy! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released a brand new picture of Lilibet to mark the little girl’s first birthday – which the family celebrated at Frogmore Cottage over the weekend. According to sources, Harry and Meghan hosted a ‘relaxed’ garden party last Saturday for little Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor – […]

3 years ago

The only bag you need these next few months. Once reserved for country-dwellers picking up their market vegetables in Provence, the straw bag – or basket bag – has well and truly become a summer wardrobe staple, whether or not you are heading to the market, or the beach  – or even the park for […]

3 years ago

Warning: These are addictive and your avocado budget is about to blow up. Got an air fryer sitting on your kitchen counter (or tucked away in the kitchen press) and not quite sure what else to use it for? Two words: Avocado fries. To clarify – avocado fries are just what they sound like: strips […]

3 years ago

I don’t know about you, but I have always found the Zara website really bad. Yes, it looks the part – like a cool editorial in a high-end magazine – but when it comes to using it to actually browse, look for something or trying to figure out how things would actually look on a […]

3 years ago

Two British icons. A star studded Party at the Palace concert took place outside Buckingham Palace last night as part of the four-day long Royal Jubilee celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne. Acts like Rod Stewart, Queen, Andrea Boccelli, Alicia Keys, Diana Ross, Elton John, Giles Terera and many more performed […]

3 years ago

It has been capturing the internet all week – with Swedes – and other nationalities weighing in on what has now become known as #Swedengate. It all started with a Reddit post where one user shared their experience at a Swedish friend’s house in response to a question on the “weirdest” things people have had […]

3 years ago

Silver strands? Most of us will at some point start to slowly see a few grey hairs creep in – some as early as in our 20, while others will only notice the first few greys when we enter our 40s and beyond. Many feel compelled to cover up their greys straight away, hating the […]

3 years ago

It’s the Jubilee weekend, and Britain is preparing to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s remarkable 70 years on the throne. Ready to celebrate with her is the Queen’s entire extended family – including Harry and Meghan alongside their two children Archie and Lily – who flew into London earlier this week in a first since they famously […]

3 years ago

Fast fashion retailer Missguided is on the brink of collapse.  According to UK media outlets, this comes after the company was issued with a winding-up petition by creditors, with the BBC saying the business – which employs about 330 staff –  could have to all in administrators as early as Monday. Missguided was founded by […]

3 years ago

Honesty is the best policy. Imagine you are getting ready to go on a date with someone new. You have bought a new outfit, have splashed out on a blowdry, have taken extra care with your makeup and are literally just about to head out when you get a text to say: “So sorry! Got […]

3 years ago

It’s fair to say veganism is no longer a fringe movement. More and more of us are opting to seriously cut back – and even completely eliminate – animal products from our diets, and even overall lives. And what this means, is that the demand for vegan everything is drastically increasing – including vegan skincare […]

3 years ago

Ever heard of Ayurveda? The ancient healing and wellness philosophy hails from India, and has been used for thousands of years as a method to heal the body and bring it into balance. It’s being spoken about more in recent years as many in our western part of the world are also starting to see […]

3 years ago

This can only be a good thing. We are mere days away from Love Island season eight kicking off, and let’s just say anticipation is already running high. A whole new group of contestants are about to enter the (brand new) villa, and this season, while the romance and drama will no doubt be similar […]

3 years ago

One is not happy, apparently. The Crown is one of Netflix’s biggest ever success series, and fans across the world are now eagerly awaiting season five of the show, which is due to land on the streaming platform sometime this November. However, it seems like filming of the popular show, which chronicles the life and […]

3 years ago

Feels like summer. Bright evenings, warm breeze, sand between your toes, sun-kissed skin, food eaten outside – summer is a feeling, isn’t it? Happy, warm, carefree, sexy – this is what the season is all about, and right now, H&M has managed to capture it all in their brand new homeware collection – and having […]

3 years ago

The Devil works hard – but Kris Jenner clearly works way harder. The Kardashian/Jenner/Barker clan have all descended upon Italy – more specifically Portofino – ahead of Kourtney and Travis’ extravagant wedding today. Over the past couple of days, the entire Kardashian clan has been spotted out and about in the idyllic town on the […]

3 years ago

The season of spritzes, sun dresses and beach days is almost here. After a couple of years spent mostly just dreaming of the day when we’ll be seated by a pool in the south of France or on a Greek isle with a chilled glass of rosé in hand, I think we can agree the […]

3 years ago

Is there anything more stressful than being told at check-in your suitcase is overweight and that you either have to toss something, try to cram it into your hand luggage or pay an absolute fortune for it?  We think not. Which is why we are all about smart packing and making sure you can pretty […]

3 years ago

“I was never abusive towards Becky.” The Wagatha Christie trial is still underway in the UK High Court. The court case dates back to 2019, when Rebekah Vardy sued Coleen Rooney for libel after Rooney, following her own ‘sting operation’ publicly accused Vardy of leaking stories about her to the media. Believed to be finishing […]

3 years ago

Best foot forward. Summer is around the corner, and fingers crossed the temperatures will start reflecting that soon too. In the meantime, we love nothing more than getting our holiday wardrobe all sorted – while we are waiting on the sun to make a reappearance. When it comes to footwear, call us crazy, but we […]

3 years ago

Iced coffee season is here. Finally. We don’t know about you, but to us, few things say summer like the refreshing, delicious taste of an iced coffee. And this summer, Nespresso is bringing out two new capsule flavours that are perfect for iced coffees – both heavily inspired by the vibrancy and flavours of Brazil. […]

3 years ago

The pandemic and lockdowns saw so many of us taking up a fitness routine at home. Suddenly, back when it all kicked off, we found ourselves in the position that gyms were closed, as were yoga studios and swimming pools – and due to the restrictions on movement, some of us couldn’t even get to […]

3 years ago

Do you ever wash your hair on holidays – or away from your home anyway – and think to yourself – wow, my hair feels really different? In Ireland, water hardness is a natural characteristic of much of our drinking water supply. Hard water contains high levels of natural minerals absorbed from rock and soil, […]

3 years ago

More of this, pls, TikTok. The video sharing platform has become our go-to for anything from viral food recipes to beauty hacks and craft ideas. But this latest trend might just be one of the very best ones yet – and we are here for it. Over the past year or so, a thriving body […]

3 years ago

Off to Spain these next few days? Weather forecasters warn that the country will have to brace for ‘extreme temperatures’ over the next week – in a heatwave usually unheard of this early in the season. Spain’s meteorological agency Aemet has predicted  ‘one of the hottest Mays in this country in recent years’ – with […]

3 years ago

Another baby girl! Congratulations are in order for singer Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, who have revealed they have just welcomed baby #2 to the family – after a top secret pregnancy. Se dette innlegget på Instagram Et innlegg delt av Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) Taking to Instagram late last night, the […]

3 years ago

Things not quite going your way this past week or so? Lost your keys or phone or anything else? Broken something? Running late? Forgotten something important? Ended up in an argument with someone? Technology acting up? Or things just simply feeling a bit ‘off’ kilter? Blame the planets. Or, in particular, blame one planet – […]

3 years ago

This sounds like our new Netflix obsession, TBH. We loved him as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, but it seems like Neil Patrick Harris’ latest role is about to make us adore him even more. Coming to Netflix this July, romantic comedy show Uncoupled follows the life of Michael (played by Harris), […]

3 years ago

And here’s you thinking your family is bad for merely dropping hints about when you are going to start trying for a baby. If you are getting fed up with the ‘gentle’ prods about reproducing from your parents or extended family, spare a thought for Indian Shrey Sagar, 35, whose parents are suing him for […]

3 years ago

This week marked Coeliac Awareness Week here in Ireland, an event which seeks to raise awareness about Coeliac Disease. Today, there are an estimated 50,000 people living with coeliac disease in Ireland today, and a further 400,000 who have not been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, but who to a varying degree are intolerant or sensitive […]

3 years ago

Roll on July 20th. So many cliffhangers – and we are sucked in for real. And while Mel might still be in the dark about who the father of her baby really is, at least we now know exactly when Virgin River will return to Netflix for its fourth season. Taking to Instagram this week, […]

3 years ago

Who doesn’t love a bargain? When it comes to skincare, those of us who take cleansing, toning and moisturising seriously know that the cost can quickly rack up. Especially if you are buying high-end products that promise to make a real difference to your skin. And so we are willing to part with our hard-earned […]

3 years ago

You just won’t be able to unsee this. You know the way we like to try to remind ourselves sometimes that, really – stars are just like us when it comes down to it? Well, Kendall Jenner might have just proved this is not the case. Sometimes, it seems, stars are so unlike us that […]

3 years ago

Who’s moving to Spain with us? Those of us who suffer from period pains, know first-hand just how horrific these days can be to get through every month. Which is exactly why we are applauding Spain right now, which is set to become the very first European country to approve a law granting ‘menstrual leave’ […]

3 years ago

Impressive. When it comes to buying beauty products, it is sometimes easy to get sucked into believing that more expensive is always better. However, as with most other things, this is simply not always the case. Yes, to an extent, when it comes to certain skincare products, you might get a higher concentration of ingredients […]

3 years ago

So glitzy. The BAFTAs are taking place this evening at London’s Royal Festival Hall and it will no doubt, as usual, be a very glam affair. This year, the awards will be presented by comedian Richard Ayoade and among the nominees this year is Stacey Solomon, who just took to her Instagram to reveal her […]

3 years ago

Who doesn’t love pizza? I mean; honestly, I don’t think I have met a single person – adults, kids, no one – who doesn’t like pizza. And sure look – some like it one way – margarita purists, anyone? Others prefer lots of toppings and ‘extras’ – I’m a total pineapple-on-pizza girl myself – but […]

3 years ago

Into the blue. Dreaming of a Mediterranean getaway? Us too. But if a holiday isn’t in your immediate future, why not take inspiration from the beautiful ocean and decorate your home and terrace with shades of aqua and azure this summer. It’s like I can feel the balmy sea air on my face. Nobody will […]

3 years ago

Who would have thought? I will be the first to admit I am not a huge Kardashian fan (understatement of the year), but what I am rather obsessed with, is wellness and, in particular, healthy eating. And so when I learned that Kourtney, who now sees herself as a bit of a wellness guru thanks […]

3 years ago

Got a special occasion coming up? Sometimes, a regular aul’ hotel room just won’t do – especially if you are celebrating something major – or want to give yourself that once-in-a-lifetime experience. And right now – Airbnb is giving you that chance. For the first time ever, Paris’ Moulin Rouge – yes, that scarlet red […]

3 years ago

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Even Anne Hathaway is embracing her inner coastal grandmother. Confused? If you are an avid TikTok user, you might have come across the term ‘coastal grandmother’ these past few weeks, as the aesthetic has been making rounds across the social media platform. (In fact, #coastalgrandmother already has a whopping 26 million views). And let’s be […]

3 years ago

Magical. If you are a die-hard Harry Potter fan (I see you!), you might be well aware that the official International Harry Potter Day is today, May 2nd. Yep – there is an actual day dedicated to all things Harry Potter, and as it happens, it was declared so by none other than Britain’s at-the-time […]

3 years ago

Happy birthday, Princess Charlotte. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge always walk a fine balance of keeping their children out of the limelight and letting them enjoy a relatively normal childhood, while also allowing the public little glimpses of their lives as they grow older. One of their traditions is sharing a new picture of […]

3 years ago

Fresh starts – who doesn’t love them? Isn’t that what spring is all about? Hence the whole concept of spring cleaning – where we literally upend our homes to clean out every nook, cranny and junk drawer – so we can sit back and enjoy the result. However – why stop at your home, I […]

3 years ago

Most of us are living hectic, busy lives. Such is the world we live in. And so it’s no wonder then, that it is easy to feel overwhelmed at times. And for some of us, that anxious feeling has been almost ever-present these past two years. Between the pandemic and lockdowns, routines being upended, loneliness […]

3 years ago

I love my 30s. Sure look – my 20s were great. Filled with travel and fun and falling in and out of love and finding my feet in my choice of work and career. But my 30s are even better. Growing older, becoming a mum, it has given me a confidence and calm I didn’t […]

3 years ago

Emotional support witches indeed. This week saw the release of the last four (ever) episodes of Grace and Frankie, Netflix’s longest-ever running original series, with 94 episodes in total, spanning seven(!) years. From the show premiered in 2015, it captured hearts across the world. Strange, maybe, considering pop culture’s – and the entertainment world’s – […]

3 years ago