*calls hairdresser immediately. The hottest hair trend of winter 2021 is here – and let it be said – this time, blondes do not have more fun. If you have been fancying a change when it comes to your hair lately (the change of seasons will do that to you), this latest brunette trend might […]
Got a coffee addict on your shopping list this Christmas? Nespresso has got you covered with their brand new festive offering – a limited-edition collection in collaboration with Colombian fashion designer Johanna Ortiz. Inspired by the beauty and depth of the forests, Nespresso’s ‘Gifts of the Forest’ collection highlights the brand’s devotion to the environment […]
‘Tis the season for… manic spending, shopping frenzy and over-consumption. Black Friday is approaching, an American concept that is well and truly established here in Ireland too at this stage, and known to be one of the busiest shopping events of the year. Between picking up bargains and bits for yourself, many are also trying […]
You can effectively buy a real Christmas tree for just €10
Yes, please. Christmas is a time for indulgence, and speaking of – I think we just found this season’s must-have stocking filler. A UK gourmet brownie company has created a giant half-kilo Ferrero Rocher – and honestly, it is now all we can think of. The famous taste of Ferrero Rocher is, of course, adored […]
As refreshing as it is to sip on chilled rosé and Aperol spritzes in the summertime, when the afternoons start getting darker and the weather starts getting chillier, it just doesn’t feel quite the same. However, you’ll be happy to know that a winter version of Aperol Spritz exists, and it is as addictive and […]
Got a beauty lover on your Christmas list this year? And worried about what the heck to get them in a pool of lotions, potions and luxury gadgets? Fear not – we got you. These unique, exciting and high tech beauty gifts will be sure to impress and delight any beauty-obsessed people you have to […]
Sexy, moody and oh-so-perfect for winter. The festive season is about to kick off, and with Christmas parties and outings with the gang/family/gals once more on the horizon, I think we all have started thinking about our beauty prep. But before you go booking yourself in for a manicure requesting your usual festive deep, dark […]
Keeping it local. Ever since the start of the pandemic, many small businesses have shouldered a heavy financial burden. Forced to both close their brick-and-mortar stores and try to compete with giants such as Amazon for online retailing, it is no wonder we all feel very passionate about supporting local and Irish this Christmas. In […]
Entertaining this festive season? Gone are the days when it feels right to put out platters of cheese or cold cuts, and let people fondle their way across olives, crackers and grapes – or, God forbid, do a double-dip into the chutney. Nope, now we have to think out of the box a little – […]
“Things Your Mom Might Not Have Taught You.” When it comes to valuable need-to-know life lessons on anything from how to fold a fitted sheet or wash my hair, to how to be a mother to my children, my mum has taught me pretty much everything I know. She is my best friend, my life […]
A dream for retailers, a nightmare for the planet, our wallets and also our homes. This year, according to new research, the average Irish adult will spend €470 on Christmas presents for their family and friends. It’s a lot of money. And while these sums might be acceptable if the gifts we were buying and […]