In the last couple of years, feminism has re-opened as a viable conversation topic. Before this, the word feminism was something of a relic, a word that your single aunt used. We talked about feminism the way we talked about Vietnam: a silly conflict, long forgotten.
Relatively recently however, we’ve sort of reclaimed feminism. It stopped being a dirty word, and started being a...
Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat; and we've been known to put on a few pounds ourselves over the holidays. This year however, we'll be making some clever menu substitutions mid-week so by the time the mince pies come around, there'll be no reason not to treat ourselves. Follow our advice and you could be slipping into a smaller size LBD before party season...
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A little while ago, you may remember me talking about my new job, the job that is nobly referred to as job hunting. The pay is dreadful, but the hours are good, and so far it's been going pretty well.
I've had interviews where I gave presentations: beautiful, intricately photoshopped presentations. I've had interviews where I have been offered free tickets to an art gallery, and I even...
This pearl embellished jumper has 'lazy Saturday' written all over it. Get it now, €65, River Island.
Stocked to the hilt with gorgeous gúnas in every colour, shape and size, Vivienne Kelly's Dress Bar has quickly become a firm favourite with Cork's style set. The handy rental service means you don't have to shell out hundreds for a new dress every time you get an invite to a party or black-tie event.
Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 6pm and by appointment only on Saturday. Call...
Make like an off-duty model and add a bobble hat to your winter look. Cosy and cool in one bargain purchase? Yes please!
1 Faux fur Pom Boyfriend Beanie, €13.20, ASOS.com
2 Basket eave beanie, €15, River Island
3 Pompom hat, €9.95, H&M
There are statistics I quote when I talk about rape. For one, date rape accounts for 67% of sexual assault. For two, six out of 10 assaults occur in the victim’s home or in the home of a friend or relative, not down a dark alley. These are things I say when I am convincing my friends that it is okay for me to walk home alone.
Saturday was a weird day. William, my website designer...
Vila on Opera Lane will be holding a Black Friday event on November 30th, offering customers 20% off all full price merchandise, like this Vala Skirt, €29.95. Lancóme cosmetics and Origin Hair Design will also be in-store from 5pm-9pm to do make-overs for all willing participants!
This fabulously frilly umbrella will put a smile on your face, whatever the weather. Get yours at La Vie en Rose, Ballinspittle, €34.95.
Few items portray style quite like a sleek timepiece and quite frankly, no outfit is complete without one; a good watch is the ultimate fashion accessory.
To celebrate the brand's latest watch collection, Style has teamed up with Tommy Hilfiger to give away a Tommy Hilfiger watch, worth €169 to one of our loyal readers!
For its Autumn/Winter 2012 watch collection...
When I was about seventeen, I discovered nightclubs. I decided they were lame about fourteen months later, and I have not revised my opinion since, but for a stretch in my late teens I thought I was IT. I still think I’m IT, but now I don’t spend my evenings glueing eyelashes to the top of my eyelashes. Which frankly, I still think is a little bizarre.
One night during this...
I have a new job. It’s called finding a job. Like any role, there are benefits and drawbacks. Benefit: it can be done while sitting in my underwear. Drawback: this inevitably means that I stay in my underwear until 4pm. Benefit: I am losing weight! Drawback: I am staring into the abyss.
Whether you’re writing over-earnest cover letters or dropping your CV into Tony’s...
I’m sitting on the floor of my mother’s stockroom, a sad space roughly the size of your downstairs toilet. I am surrounded by dozens of clear plastic bags, all filled with seasonal confectionery. There are chocolate Santas, strawberry hearts and mint shamrocks. I am fist-deep in strawberry hearts, reasoning that February wasn’t that long ago, and surely glycerine doesn’...
If you’ve set the date and booked the church, it’s high time to begin the wedding dress hunt, but where to start? If you have no idea which styles suit you, make a beeline for Say I Do, 61 Main Street, Midleton where you’ll find a diverse range of bridalwear to suit all figures, styles and budgets.
Their one-day bridalwear sale begins this Sunday, November 4th at 11am...
Cork beauty therapist Sarah Kent is gaining a following for her handy tutorials and make-up how-tos, posted regularly on her blog and YouTube channel. Find her at youtube.com/makeupbysaz and makeupbysaz.blogspot.com or email your requests to makeupbysaz@yahoo.com.
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