September is almost here, and summer is slowly creeping towards autumn. And much as I love summer, I think this season might be my very favourite one of all. I love the crisp mornings. And that fresh back-to-school feeling. I love the evenings that are getting darker by the day, where we all want nothing […]

3 years ago

Non-vegan fruit? You probably think this is a joke – surely all fruit – by nature – is vegan? But this is not the case – at least not in Tesco. The supermarket chain has come under fire recently for adding animal products to some of its fruit – as the store is currently selling […]

3 years ago

It’s like it’s 2005 all over again. They were comfy, versatile – and even supermodels wore them. And remember Gossip Girls? Sure ballet flats were practically soldered to Blair Waldof’s feet, Cast your mind back to the mid-noughties, and I am pretty sure we all had a pair (or more than one pair) of ballet […]

3 years ago

Summer can be tough on our feet. Wearing sandals, walking around in our bare feet, sand, and saltwater – it is no wonder our heels often feel dry and flaky this time of year. Some even experience those dreaded heel cracks, which can be so painful to deal with. If this sounds familiar, you have […]

3 years ago

Roll on, November. If you, like us, fell in love with Netflix’s Firefly Lane when it dropped back in 2021, you have no doubt been waiting eagerly for a second instalment of the show to hit the streaming platform. Well, wait no more – according to an initial report by Deadline, Firefly Lane season 2 has […]

3 years ago

We totally get why. Goodbye, summer – hello cosy season. If you are looking to give your home a refresh this autumn, interior experts have revealed the one trend everyone is loving right now – and we got to admit, we totally get it. The trend experts at Wethrift have analysed Pinterest data to uncover […]

3 years ago

‘Good things are worth waiting for.’ Despite missing their lavish, Georgia-based wedding last weekend over what a source previously told PEOPLE were “parental obligations at home, Casey Affleck made sure to wish his brother’s new wife welcome to the family in the sweetest way. Casey, who at 47 is three years younger than his big […]

3 years ago

They love our names. Traditional (and unique) Irish monikers have become more and more popular here at home over the past couple of decades. But were you aware that we are not the only ones loving Irish names? New muns and dads across the globe are also opting for Gaelic names for their little ones […]

3 years ago

I love summer. I mean; who doesn’t? It is the season of sunshine and carefree days and balmy evenings and lots of time for friends and family. A season for travels, bright evenings, exploring, al fresco meals, making memories and taking time off. We wait all year for it – and yet when it finally […]

3 years ago

That summer glow. Summer makes everything – and everyone – look better. Sun-kissed skin and hair, freckles, soft, tanned limbs – is it any wonder we want our summer beauty to last all year long? One of the most important things we can do to keep our summer glow going strong is to make sure […]

3 years ago

We don’t know about you, but we pretty much binged the latest season of Virgin River as soon as it was out. The heartbreak! The revelations! The drama! We are hooked – and already counting down until the next season comes out – even if we have to wait another while to find out what […]

3 years ago

Move over, Kate and Meghan. We got a new royal-style crush – and she is not only gorgeous, but at 49, Queen Letizia of Spain has spent years perfecting the art of mixing high street and high fashion – and the result is nothing short of fabulous. Letizia, who is married to King Felipe of […]

3 years ago

Get in line. If you have been looking for the perfect dress to wear to a wedding, Christening, party, hen – you name it, look no further. French brand Sezané (prepare to want everything) created a dress as part of their summer collection last year that was so popular it sold out in no time. […]

3 years ago

Princess perfect – every time. Being a member of the royal family means you are photographed a lot. Pretty much every time you leave your house, and certainly when you are out in official royal business. The Duchess of Cambridge is one of the most watched women in the world – and although thousands and […]

3 years ago

About time. Google the name ‘Andrew Tate’ and your search will yield more than 45 million results. In the past couple of weeks, the 35-year-old former kickboxer has been Googled more than both Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian – and has shot to stratospheric fame for his very controversial views. Tate first became known back […]

3 years ago

Team Aidan, anyone? Big’s untimely and tragic death was a major plot point of And Just Like That …‘s first season. And with that, SATC fans were left wondering what was next for Carrie. Would she remain grieving over her Big Love forever – or would there, perhaps, be other loves in her life? Well, […]

3 years ago

Yes, please. August is here, and with it, the last month of summer is upon us. I don’t know about you, but being on the cusp of a new season always makes me feel like a change – especially when it comes to my hair. And right now, I know what I want my hair […]

3 years ago

It took me a while to get around to it, but now I am never looking back. Shampoo bars are such an easy way to save money and reduce plastic waste – and our environmental footprint – all in one. Easy to use, compact, perfect for travel – shampoo bars may look like a regular […]

3 years ago

We can all feel the pinch these days. However, according to the National Women’s Council of Ireland, some of us feel it more than others as they point out that the cost-of-living crisis is having a disproportionate impact on women. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast earlier this week, the council’s Head of Policy, Jennifer McCarthy Flynn, […]

3 years ago

Even Kate Middleton is said to be a huge fan. Look, we get it – salads are perfect summer food. They are refreshing, healthy, and require no cooking, just chopping and assembly. What’s not to love? The best thing about salads, in my humble opinion, is that there are endless options and variations to go […]

3 years ago

August, please last forever. We spend all your longing for summer (not just me, no?), and yet when it gets here, it always races past so much too quickly. It’s hard to believe we have already started on August, the last official month of summer, and trust us, we plan to make the most of […]

3 years ago

Dreaming of a chic and comfy daybed for your garden or terrace, but don’t really have the funds right now? Step right this way, ladies. We have got the perfect solution for you. Pallet sofas (or pallet daybeds) – do a quick Pinterest search and you will discover a world of possibilities. And the best […]

3 years ago

Count us in. Feel like you are all clued in as far as Scandi lifestyle trends go with your hygge candles and blankets? Brace yourself for something even better. As a Scandi myself, I am here to tell you the best lifestyle trend to come out of my part of the world has remained a […]

3 years ago

Like to stay ahead of the trends? Well, then you might want to know what names experts believe will be trending with 2030 babies – a full eight years from now. Having scanned the popularity charts of some of the current most popular baby names,  baby name website, Nameberry  noticed something fascinating. Many of these […]

3 years ago

*Content note – this article contains reference to eating disorders. The pandemic lockdowns were a major trigger, experts agree. According to Freedom of Information figures obtained by Newstalk, the number of children under the age of 16 who were hospitalised with anorexia almost doubled last year. The figures showed that 237 children and teenagers had […]

3 years ago

I love to travel. Who doesn’t? And as someone who writes about beauty and wellness for a living, I am pretty much a human guinea pig when it comes to curating the perfect holiday skincare and beauty packing list. I have tried and tested countless lotions, creams, sprays, balms, gels, scents, makeup products and haircare […]

3 years ago

If you have ever let your breast size dictate your workout, you’re not alone. Having bigger boobs might make you feel great in certain tops and dresses, but as all of us who fall into this category of body type knows, it does come with some challenges when it comes to physical activity. In fact, […]

3 years ago

Warning: This content will be seen as triggering and upsetting to many. Our thoughts are with Archie Battersbee’s family. They have been fighting so hard to keep their little boy alive, even looking to take their case to the European court of human rights (ECHR). However, according to the Daily Mail, the Battersbee family have […]

3 years ago

Season 3 is here – and it is GOOD. Is anyone else as obsessed with Studio McGee and their Dream Home Makeover show on Netflix as we are? Syd and Shea McGee, the husband and wife duo behind the popular design firm Studio McGee, have earned themselves millions of fans across the world who love […]

3 years ago

Run, don’t walk. If you have been lusting after some gorgeous shape- and loungewear from Kim Kardashian’s brand, SKIMS, you are in luck – as the new dupes at Penneys mean you’re about to save yourself a ton of money. The new shapewear and underwear line landed in Penneys stores rather recently, and it did […]

3 years ago

This is pretty shocking. We all know how people can be quick to judge – and heck, we might even have to check ourselves sometimes too. But when it happens to our children, it somehow just hits differently, I think. Taking to LinkedIn in a post that has since gone viral, TV presenter and entrepreneur […]

3 years ago

“Poor Charmaine. She’s been pregnant for three years.” If you are anything like us, you had been eagerly awaiting the fourth instalment of Netflix’s Virgin River series – and binged it all as soon as it hit the streaming service a mere week ago. And – spoiler alert – season 4 did not disappoint. There […]

3 years ago

Today marks International Day of Friendships. We all know how important our friends are to our happiness. Good friends not only make good times better, but they also help us get through and navigate the bad times better too. In fact, according to a study of 323,000 people across 99 nations, those who revealed they […]

3 years ago

There is nothing like having your very own outdoor space – especially when it is summer and the mornings are bright and the evenings balmy. However, we don’t all have big gardens to enjoy the sun in. For most city dwellers and more and more of us, apartment living is slowly becoming more common in […]

3 years ago

Manifestation is really having a moment. From Oprah and Lady Gaga to Ariana Grande and Drake, celebrities have been speaking about the power of manifestation for a while, and slowly, but surely, it has trickled down, and now we are all thinking our dreams into reality, it seems. According to the Urban Dictionary, manifesting is […]

3 years ago

Feels like summer. When you live in Ireland – and northern Europe in general – summer is such a short season – and so it’s needless to say we live for these warm, carefree, delicious days. Floaty dresses, Aperol spritzes, beach trips, back garden BBQs – we cannot get enough and love making the most […]

3 years ago

Yes, yes, we know – it is still July and we are only just out of a crazy heatwave. But that doesn’t mean we can’t also start to get excited for what’s coming after. Autumn with its crisp cool days, dark evenings and cosy vibes might just be one of our favourite times of year, […]

3 years ago

Ouch. It has been a couple of years now since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from their roles as ‘senior royals’ and moved stateside, first to Canada before finally setting up camp in Montecito, California. The couple and their two children, Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1, reportedly live in a mansion boasting […]

3 years ago

*Warning: Major spoilers ahead* If you have not spent the weekend binge-watching season 4 of Virgin River like the rest of us, look away now! The fourth instalment of the popular Netflix drama dropped late last week, and fans had been waiting a year to find out what the heck happened to Preacher, who is […]

3 years ago

Golden and glowing. Most of us agree we feel far better with a tan, but we all know just how harmful sitting in the sun can be. Premature skin ageing, sun spots, not to mention the risk of skin cancer, covering up with loose clothing and plenty of SPF is the best way to keep […]

3 years ago

You’re about to save yourself a lot of money. Every summer, I always seem to spend far too much money on iced coffees. I justify it by saying to myself I bloody well deserve it, it is hot out, I don’t have any other vices etc, etc. But the truth is stull the same – […]

3 years ago

Sign us up, pls! We all love going on holidays, there is nothing like it. However, the only problem? Those precious few holiday days get used up so quickly! If only there was a way to stretch them, you say? Well, now there is! Thank to a first-of-its-kind remote working retreat hosted by Irish start-up […]

3 years ago

The perfect summer food. Summer is for easy living. Lazy mornings, laid-back BBQs, slow walks on the beach or in the park. And when it comes to cooking, I am far more about assembling than I am about actual cooking. Which is why salads are my go-to every summer – fresh, tasty, easy salads that […]

3 years ago

Welcome news for so many women. The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Act 2022, which provides for the free contraception scheme – as well as the abolishment of in-patient charges for children under 16 in all public hospitals – was signed into law yesterday by President Michael D Higgins. The changes, which will come into […]

3 years ago

She is famous for her ‘glazed doughnut’ dewy skin. Hailey Bieber, who recently launched her very own skincare company – Rhode – has frequently talked about how serious she takes her skincare regime. Her goal? All the dewiness. “My standard when I go to bed at night is that if I’m not getting into bed […]

3 years ago

It’s getting hot out there. As well as trying to keep ourselves cool when the temperatures soar, for pet owners, it is important to know that this heatwave can be dangerous – even fatal – to pets too. Dogs (and cats) can quickly become too warm, and are in danger from both heatstroke and dehydration, […]

3 years ago

We have all been there. You have planned for days, ticked off lists, carefully packed suitcases, organised everything to within an inch of its life, and you are finally holiday bound and in the car – or on the plane – only to suddenly have the thought pop into your head: “Did I turn the […]

3 years ago

They’re colourful, sweet and chewy. But according to a new lawsuit against Mars, the makers of Skittles, the sweets contain a toxic ingredient that Mars concealed information about from consumers. According to the civil lawsuit filed earlier this week in California, a federal court alleges that Skittles candies, which boast the slogan “taste the rainbow” […]

3 years ago

Guys, it’s about to get scorching. The temperatures are staying hot all weekend, with Monday and Tuesday predicted to reach over 30 degrees in several places around the country. The HSE has issued both skin cancer warnings and told us to stay out of the sun when it is at its hottest during mid-day – […]

3 years ago

We are all Italian now. Picnic season is here, and we finally have the weather to match. Balmy summer evenings and lazy weekend afternoons are best spent soaking up the sunshine and eating all our meals al fresco – and as for what to eat, well, we have found the most perfect – and summery […]

3 years ago