Lifestyle
I took the plunge, will you?
Record numbers in Ireland took up the activity in 2020, and the popularity of sea swimming continues to grow. So, what do you need to know about sea swimming? Read more…
The Hype. The College View
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The pandemic has proven that the future of fashion is rental
For a lot of fashion rental services, 2020 was the year that they had just found their feet. It was also a year where the fashion industry was already experiencing an existential crisis of sorts. Read more…
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Journalist and Entrepreneur Anne-Marie Tomchak on sharing her joy
The faces behind the fashion are Irish women who have leveraged conversations around mental health, fashion and sustainability. From women such as Roz Purcell, Louise McSharry, Dr Doireann O’Leary and IamIrish founder Lorraine Maher, each woman has a positive, powerful contribution to make that extends far beyond a piece of clothing. Read more…
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Garnier products are now officially cruelty free
Speaking on the brand, Garnier Global Brand President, Adrien Koskas explains that they “have been committed to a world against animal testing since 1989.” Read more…
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Imposter syndrome: The cycle and how to overcome it
Imposter syndrome is something we have all heard of but probably don’t know much about.
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From “Shy Di” to fashion’s favourite: The evolution of Princess Diana’s style
From epochal ball gowns to iconic athleisure wear, throughout her public life Diana’s wardrobe captivated the world’s attention. Portraying such a paragon of fashion is no easy feat, nor is recreating her style. Yet these were the mammoth challenges Emma Corrin and costume designer Amy Roberts found themselves tasked with in the latest season of The Crown. Read more…
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Geraldine Carton of The Useless Project: “The only way is up”
From the rallying cries of Extinction Rebellion protesters to the enactment of the Climate Ambassador Programme, Carton feels we are a nation that has a propensity to do the right thing when it comes to climate action. Read more…
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Curbing the maskne epidemic
Despite face masks holding significant importance in our current climate, we did not expect the unwarranted skin irritation that would accompany it. Thankfully, with expert advice and recommendations, we can curb the maskne epidemic one step at a time. Read more…
Features
The power of street art
A walk through Temple Bar strikes a political pulse as the “Repeal the 8th” mural reminds you of a past triumph. Cutting through Love Lane, your inner romantic ignites itself. Read more…
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When motherhood isn’t the mission
From being gifted toy new-borns as children, to being taught how to feed, bathe and care for them, women have channelled a predetermined mode of womanhood through no fault of their own. Read more…
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Turn and face the strange
There is not one person who remains untouched by Covid-19. We are all still mourning things that we have sacrificed or that have been taken from us by the pandemic, which can make moving forward into such unusual times even harder. According to psychotherapist Olivia Feehan, this is totally natural, and she reassured that it is possible to move on while feeling the pain of our grief, but we must acknowledge our losses for recovery to begin. Read more…
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Why acids should claim a spot in your skincare routine
Skin acids have a myriad of beneficial qualities and are mostly known for their use as chemical exfoliators, meant to remove dead skin cells and leave your skin looking smoother and brighter. Read more…
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Myths about contraception are a bitter pill to swallow
From contradictory pill guidelines to discrepancies in what a withdrawal bleed represents, there is a need for women to be placed on a higher platform to vocalise their sexual health queries and qualms. Read more…
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How we greet our aunt Flo needs re-evaluation
In Ireland, the situation stands at almost 50 per cent of teenage girls aged between 12-19 finding it difficult to afford sanitary products, in a survey conducted by Plan International Ireland. Read more…
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How fashion retailer SHEIN’s cultural awareness is bursting at the seams
Faith and fashion have repeatedly crossed paths and is continuously becoming normalised in the fashion world. This makes it harder for fashion conglomerates to avoid appropriating a culture or religion to monetise it. Read more…
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Ethical shopping habits to implement as we prepare to exit lockdown
As Covid-19 has brought all consumerism to a standstill, shopping habits are one such avenue that requires re-evaluation; questioning what we buy and why we buy it has never been so apt. Read more…
Articles
The wrath of Michael Myers, 40 years on
Halloween reminds audiences what a ruthless killer Myers really is, slaughtering anything that comes across his path. He is completely void of emotion, an unstoppable killing machine. This is the true terror of Michael Myers. Read more…