Local designer Samantha Kennedy made the brave decision to go into fashion full time this month. Her colourful jewellery including the vintage-inspired Enchanted Collection featuring pieces covered in beads, buttons and charms, is now available at The Dress Bar (No. Lavitt's Quay, above Black Tie), while her gorgeous taffeta Bow Bag clutches, complete with vintage buckle are just the thing to...
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This Wynne Pearl Neckpiece will add vintage charm to a plain shift dress or blouse. €58, Coast, Patrick St.
Have you been ever so good this year? If so you might want to add Orla Kiely’s fabulous leather Tonal Leather Ivy Bag to your Santa list. €435, Kilkenny Shop, Emmet Place and Shanagarry.
Some time ago, as you might all remember, I was in the deepest, darkest throws of misery. I was a recruitment consultant. Recruitment is a profession that should only really be functional in the recesses of history, in a time before phones or the Internet or any other facility that exists that allows people to find their own bloody job without the intervening 'help' of a parasitic consultant....
Want to make sure Santa gets it right this year? Draw a discrete circle around these 9ct Diamond Bar and Pearl Drop Earrings (€295, Keanes) and leave this page where he can see it...
Comfy and cosy, with a touch of glam in the pearl embellishment on the shoulder, €73, this gorgeous knit ticks all the boxes for Christmas Day. Snap it up now at Amity, French Church St.
Clever gals are rifling through the rails at TKMaxx for bargain party dresses. There's gorgeous gúnas in an array of shimmering golds, emeralds, black sparkles and ruby reds and prices start from €34.99.
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!
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