I hated university for a lot of reasons, and I think a lot of it was to do with the fact that I went to university in Cork. Almost nobody in England seems to do this. People who were born in Oxford go to uni in Cambridge, and vice versa. I, on the other hand, lived my whole life in Cork, and attended UCC. There was no fish-out-of-water scenario where I trudged along a dormitory corridor...
Style
Miss Daisy Blue, Market Parade is home to armfuls of figure hugging wiggle dresses and floaty 50's styles in sizes up to 24. We fell in love with this gorgeous print peplum creation, just the thing to liven up your work wardrobe.
Wear this straight-cut crêpe contrast shirt with a leather pleat skirt for evening or smart trousers for the office. €29.95, H&M, Opera Lane.
Give your favourite outfit some texture with this bargain lace jacket, now just €30 (was €52) from Warehouse and Warehouse.co.uk.
Lena Dunham's hit TV show Girls swept the board at the Golden Globe awards, scooping Best Comedy Series and Best Newcomer. Accepting the prize, Dunham said: "This award is for every woman who felt like there wasn't a space for her. This show has made a space for me." Catch it on Sky Atlantic HD on Monday nights.
It was all about the fishtail gown at this year's Golden Globes, with everyone from Kelly Osbourne (pictured) and Hayden Panettiere to Taylor Swift and Amy Adams rocking the sweeping style. This silhouette, set to be one the most popular for the coming year, is a dream for the curvy girl as it accentuates your best bits, but it can also add va-va-voom to a boyish figure, giving the illusion of...
Double denim was one of the hottest trends of 2012, but don't ditch the combo yet: simply add an extra denim accessory, like this embellished hat, for a fresh take.
Shirt, €13, Shorts, €13, Hat, €5, Penneys
Are your skinny jeans still a little tight after party season? If so, then a breakthrough new weight loss ingredient discovered in raspberries could help you burn fat, accelerate weight loss and dull your appetite. The only problem is that you’d have to consume 90lb of raspberries per day to get enough of it to make a difference! Luckily scientists have extracted the ingredient into a...
It’s 4.30am. I have woken up, very suddenly, and something or someone is responsible. I’m not a light sleeper, and I have years of sleeping long past my bus stop to attest to this. I look at Chris, who’s been tossing and turning for the last three nights, deep in the clutches of Man Flu. I soon realise that this is not the reason I’m awake: it’s a smell. A deep,...
Be honest: do you hit the gym in ancient sweatpants and that t-shirt you wear on fake tan night? Wouldn't you feel better about exercising if you were wearing something that made you feel good? A clever gym wardrobe features the basics: good leggings, two fitted tees and a comfy jacket or hoodie and a wildcard or two, like this Fantasia-print sweater, €41.67 from ASOS.com
Zaggora has expanded its range of technology enabled sportswear to help women lose weight and maximise their workout by increasing perspiration by up to 80%. New products include two styles of leggings, seen here on American star Kristin Cavallari, which target thighs, calves and the bottom. The new range is available online from €62.50 at zaggora.com.
In Ireland, bad weather is a given. Make sure it doesn't stop your from achieving your fitness goals by investing in a good waterproof jacket like this Berghaus Womens Calisto Lightweight Waterproof Jacket, €41.54, mandmdirect.ie.
Comfort is key when it comes to exercising so invest in quality support; we love the adidas Reversible Bra, €22, Littlewoods.ie.
By grilling on a George Foreman you can reduce the fat content of you meal by 42%, without compromising on taste. These handy gadgets grill from both the bottom and top simultaneously, cooking food twice as fast while unwanted grease is channelled away into the drip tray provided. The George Foreman Compact Grill is available at just €22 in the Debenhams sale.
From the elite athlete looking for an edge, to the sedentary person looking to discover fitness for the first time, kettlebells offer an easy way to squeeze cardio, strength and flexibility training into an already overbooked schedule. Call My Bodyworks in Pouladuff (021 423 0002), Women’s Fitness Plus at South Ring Business Park off the Kinsale Roundabout (021 4966904) or Rb Fitness...
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