Forget the selfie because the ‘nelfie’ is taking over. Yes, the ‘nelfie’, or nail selfie if you want to break it down, is a trend coined by Dubai-based salon SoH and it truly takes nail art to the next level. As you’ll see from the below Instagram posts, nail art here is intricate, detailed and […]

10 years ago

Every fruit has its nutritional benefits but there’s one that seems to be winning across the board when it comes to expert advice. If you tend to opt for berries of the red variety over blue, it might be time to change that because blueberries have multiple health benefits with 17 different dietitians agreeing that they’re […]

10 years ago

The Penneys effect strikes again. If fashion is your kryptonite or you just LOVE a good bargain, then you’ll probably have heard of the Penneys gingham dress breaking the internet at the moment. It’s sold out completely in the UK, even making it to eBay for three times the price and having chatted to the […]

10 years ago

Real-life, true love exists and although this might sound like an extreme statement, the latest story breaking the internet explains why. Californian teen Mackenna Newman tweeted the below photo this week, explaining how her mother Marci has had to undergo radiation isolation treatments for thyroid cancer and to ensure she doesn’t feel alone, her father, Jon, set […]

10 years ago

Hmmm. A study, conducted by Victoria Milan, says that one in four people in long-term relationships don’t kiss as much as those who have just started seeing each other. The survey, which involved 4,500 people, found 25% of people in long-termers kiss during sex while 79% of those who have just started seeing each other are […]

10 years ago

Have you ever tried this? Dry shampoo has become a staple in our makeup bags for those days when hair-washing just simply isn’t an option but this must-have beauty buy has a few other uses too. Hairspray is an absolute must for holding curls in place because more often than not, those painstakingly-styled curls fall […]

10 years ago

Dream team. If there’s one celebrity couple that appears to have it all worked out, it’s Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. They seem well able to pull the absolute p*ss out of one another, a relatively important factor in any relationship to be fair, and they genuinely seem crazy happy together. Ryan is quite the […]

10 years ago

Dreamy. If you have a special occasion coming up or just feel like treating yourself to a beautiful outfit, then H&M’s new Conscious Collection should be your first port of call. A sneak preview of the collection was shown to Irish press this morning and these pieces are starting to arrive in store now. The […]

10 years ago

We get it – juggling a gaggle of small ones, work, the school run, and family activities is draining. So unsurprisingly a load of mums will admit that having to then also face meal prep in the evenings is pretty tedious. But just THINK how much easier it would all be if we had our […]

10 years ago

Previously, we learned that a glass of wine is as good as an hour at the gym (APPARENTLY) and now science says it’s good for the brain. Excellent. According to The Sunday Times, a leading neurologist believes drinking wine “engages more of our brain than any other human behaviour.” Dr Gordon Shepherd, from the Yale School […]

10 years ago

Oh you know, only ONE HUNDRED different varieties of gin to choose from. Galway’s first gin bar, Tigh Nora, has opened and it’s perfectly located in the heart of the lively Latin Quarter, right next to The Front Door (another popular watering hole as Galway goers well know). Although gin is the focus at Tigh […]

10 years ago

This is very specific and a little surprising too. New research, collated by the Centre of Economic Performance at the London School of Economics and Political Science, says that there are two ages at which we feel happiest, and yes that’s the happiest EVER. Apparently, you reach peak happiness at the grand old age of 23 but […]

10 years ago

Spanx you’ll actually want to wear. The shapewear brand has created a bridalwear collection, entitled the Spotlight on Lace collection and it is beyond fab. The pieces, which you can see in detail in the Instagram posts below, come in four colours (black, white, blush pink and grey), with prices starting at about €50. In […]

10 years ago

FAB Friday fashion news. If you live and breathe all things style, you’ll be delighted to know that high-street favourite H&M is launching a new brand. Arket, which follows in the footsteps of H&M’s sister brands COS, Monki, & Other Stories, will launch online this autumn at the same time as the first flagship store […]

10 years ago

The skin condition can be painful and distressing, as anyone who has experienced it personally can attest to. There are many contradicting opinions about what actually works to break the vicious cycle of recurring blemishes and the thing is, what works for one person won’t necessarily work for someone else. However, there’s one thing you […]

10 years ago

Most mums will tell you that when you have kids your wardrobe gets that bit smaller. Firstly, we have no money. Ever. Secondly, going out for fancy dinner and drinks is a pretty rare occurrence (frankly even heading to the chipper can seem like a tall order). So when we do update our closet, it’s gotta […]

10 years ago

Okay, this is a surprising one. Primer is a key step in helping to make your makeup last the day and so, it makes sense to get into the practice of applying it each morning before concealer and/or foundation. It might be another thing to remember before you get out the door but if it […]

10 years ago

A winning combination. We are loving the royal mama’s fashion choices of late and her most recent outfit is a glamorous combination of forest green and metallic gold. Kate Middleton attended the annual Portrait Gallery fundraiser wearing a lace full-length Temperley gown, gold high-heeled sandals, a small gold clutch, and gorgeous Kiki McDonough earrings. Kate’s subtle […]

10 years ago

Lancashire-based family, The Radfords of 19 Kids and Counting, have announced they’re adding to their brood . Sue and Noel Radford announced that they were expecting another baby to add to their nineteen-strong brood via social media, with the caption “Boys – 10, Girls – 9 and BABY makes it 20. Arriving Sept 2017”. According […]

10 years ago

The red dress is number one on our wishlists.

10 years ago

A Dublin-based primary school teacher is on a 24-hour mission to teach her class the power of social media. Deirdre got in touch with us this evening to explain how she’s hoping to teach her fourth class students about how quickly social media spreads and the potentially dangerous implications it can have. She uploaded the […]

10 years ago

Miniature-sized runners have a strange effect on us. There’s something about a child’s first pair of Converse that makes us go all gooey inside, high-pitched squealing and all. This gives us the perfect excuse to go and pick a selection of the cutest children’s sneakers available right now. Puma are winning hands down – the […]

10 years ago

When it was first released back in 2004, James Blunt’s You’re Beautiful received so much airplay that no one ever wanted to hear it again. While we all imagined it was a love song, even proving a popular option for the first dance at a wedding, James Blunt has since explained that it has little or […]

10 years ago

If you’re dreaming of interiors, this will be of interest. Similar to fashion, interior design is always one step ahead and we already know what colours will trend in 2018. The Pantone colour predictions for next year have been revealed on Elle Decor and there are lots of bright, vivid tones including Cornsilk Yellow and […]

10 years ago

How did we ever manage without Shellac? It might be a first world problem but doing your nails yourself is far from an easy task. You wait ages for the nail varnish to dry and even then, you can be sure it will smudge as soon as you touch something…and don’t even get us started […]

10 years ago

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, March 26th, and if you’re at a loss as to how to spoil your Mammy, a spa day is always a good call. Day spas are extremely convenient as you can pop in and out at your leisure and spend as long or as little as you like…perfect for the Mam who […]

10 years ago

Chee-licious! If you’re the person who favours the cheeseboard over the cake option for dessert, you’ll love this new ‘Easter Egg’. The Cheester Egg is made entirely from cheese (independent artisan company Wildes cheese FYI), 260g to be precise, and it retails at £14.95 (about €17). Described as a “hard, slightly crumbly cheese with a […]

10 years ago

Steve Wall’s brother is still fighting for his life.

10 years ago

Strange and all as it might seem, your lady garden is a thoroughly sensitive area and it makes sense to take as good as care of it as you possibly can. So how do you go about it? The number one rule is to be VERY careful when it comes to your nether regions. While the vagina […]

10 years ago

Victoria Beckham has long been said to be a Soul Cycle devotee and it seems she may have a fellow celeb fan of the cult fitness regime. Beyoncé is said to be impressed by the “indoor cycling re-invented” class and often attends classes, accompanied by husband Jay Z. A source told Us Weekly that Queen […]

10 years ago

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a whistlestop tour of Paris. The royal couple attended a black tie dinner at the British Embassy in Paris on Friday night and Kate’s stunning gown was the subject of much attention. The icy blue embellished dress drew comparisons to another famous Royal, albeit a Disney one. […]

10 years ago

Monopoly has changed forever. Yep, the iconic board game responsible for many a family fight has changed three of its playing tokens, and there’s no going back. A T-rex, a rubber ducky, and a penguin will replace the traditional thimble, wheelbarrow and boot with the news coming just in time for World Monopoly Day which takes […]

10 years ago

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” or so the saying goes but it must be noted that diamonds are also VERY expensive. With that in mind, coupled with the financial demands of planning a wedding, it seems more and more couples are now opting for coloured gemstones as opposed to diamonds. Rubies and sapphires are […]

10 years ago

Most of us probably think that arguing is a bad sign for a relationship but in reality, the problem goes much deeper than this. Obviously, constant fighting takes its toll on a couple but there are other glaring signs that suggest things might be coming to an end. According to research entitled, Stages of Change in […]

10 years ago

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have begun their two-night whistlestop tour of Paris. Last night, the couple attended a black tie dinner at the British Embassy in Paris and of course, Kate’s outfit is the subject of much attention this morning. The icy blue embellished dress which reminds us of a grown-up Queen Elsa, […]

10 years ago

Reports suggest she is of Irish nationality.

10 years ago

This is likely to make you very angry. Diana Andrews, a London-based bodybuilder, has been heavily criticised after she body shamed another woman at the gym and shared the video on her Instagram account. The story has been widely publicised after Diana shared an image of a woman on a treadmill with the caption “love handles.” […]

10 years ago

Dara Fitzpatrick has lost her fight for life following a helicopter crash off the coast of Mayo. Dara, a mum of one, and three of her colleagues were returning to base after an overnight rescue mission around 1 am on Monday night when the Coastguard helicopter fell out of contact. Helicopter pilot Dara, whose flying […]

10 years ago

Say what?! So the standard method for cooking pasta is to put the water in a pot, wait for it to boil and then add your pasta. If you remember, and we continually forget this bit, you might add a drizzle of olive oil to stop the pasta from sticking to the pan. However, it […]

10 years ago

Baileys Iced Coffee has landed. Yep, Baileys in a can is happening. There are two flavours, Baileys Iced Mocha and Baileys Iced Latte, both of which sound delicious. What are they made of? Two coffee blends (Arabica and Robusta), milk, cocoa for the mocha and of course, the special ingredient, Baileys Irish Cream. There’s a […]

10 years ago

This particular item even had its own Instagram account last year. Yep, the Zara item that was spotted on every second person during autumn-winter 2016, is back and this year, it’s even better. In addition to last year’s blue and white pattern, the ‘Frayed Printed Coat’ is now available in a red and white print […]

10 years ago

Now that the weather has improved (marginally, but you know, work with us here), we’re all about sorting our spring wardrobes. Of course, it’s our duty, one we take very seriously, to inform you about all the new season buys with River Island’s latest Plus drop proving very popular. The range caters from sizes 18-28 […]

10 years ago

Gardaí have launched an investigation into an alleged abduction attempt of a two-year-old boy. The incident is alleged to have occurred in a Lidl store in Terenure, South Dublin on February 26th, when a mother was shopping with her young son. A 60-year-old man was arrested in relation to the incident, questioned, and released without […]

10 years ago

Since Beyoncé announced she was expecting twins, people have been going crazy trying to find out every little detail about her pregnancy. Obviously the world at large is already dying to find out what Queen B is going to names those bey-bies (sorry, we couldn’t resist!) once they get here, and now fans are even […]

10 years ago

Tragic news this morning.

10 years ago

She is notoriously private about exposing her children to the world of celebrity. But now Holly Willoughby has spoken out about why she is so coy. The TV presenter has three children, Harry (7), Belle (5) and Chester (2) and in a recent interview, She explained why she keeps them out of the public eye […]

10 years ago

You just can’t win! Celebrities who share photos of their family lives on Instagram leave themselves open to criticism because the sad fact is, online trolls will always find something (or someone) to target. A recent example is a photo of US singer, Ciara who is currently pregnant with her second child, carrying her son […]

10 years ago

Anyone thinking their husband’s wardrobe could do with a little modernizing need to read on. And then grab the credit card and hit the shops. The Weekend, aka Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, has just launched a new collection for H&M and never mind your boyfriend/brother/best friend, you’ll want to wear it. Highlights include the faux leather […]

10 years ago

YAY. Bronzer is one of those makeup products that we’re just a little bit afraid of because if you put too much on, it looks absolutely ridiculous. Especially if you’re whacking it on while pouring cereal, finding pieces of missing school uniforms and mopping up spilled orange juice. We might just have a solution to […]

10 years ago

A man has died after a 12 car pile-up on the M7 Dublin to Limerick road. Horrific weather conditions last night resulted in a ‘freak’ hailstorm according to The Irish Mirror, causing the victim to lose control of his vehicle. It’s believed that his car came off the road near Ballyfinnan Newport, between the junctions […]

10 years ago