Fashion
Contributor on 17 Nov 2021
Budget-conscious beauty buys
Just because a product is inexpensive doesn’t mean it’s ineffective, writes beauty expert Suzie O’Neill.
Contributor on 17 Nov 2021
Tricks of the trade: just in time for the holidays
Beauty expert Dolly Buckley is sharing her favourite new cosmetic products she discovered in 2021.
Amii McKeever on 06 Oct 2021
A ‘fossil-free future’ means the end of polyester
Plant and animal materials now make up only a tiny percentage of the textiles used in clothing manufacture. Amii McKeever is Cutting Through The Bull on what we are wearing.
Contributor on 28 Jul 2021
Fill your travel bag with Irish beauty products this summer
Beauty expert Suzie O'Neill is here to share the Irish beauty brands she never leaves home without
Janine Kennedy on 14 Jul 2021
Irish tweed design: an element of heritage
In the second of her three-part series on Irish cottage industry, Janine Kennedy speaks with Irish tweed and linen fashion designer, Bernie Murphy, who is based in Buncrana, Co Donegal
Contributor on 07 Jul 2021
Dolly Buckley: feeling younger for summer
Beauty expert Dolly Buckley is back with some top tips to help look and feel younger throughout the summer months.
Contributor on 23 Jun 2021
Travel-friendly beauty bits
Beauty expert Suzie O’Neill offers the lowdown on travel-friendly skin and make-up products as we start packing for our staycations.
Contributor on 09 Jun 2021
Make up with Dolly: getting summer-ready
Getting prepped for what will (hopefully) be a sizzling hot summer takes a bit of work, and it’s good to know the essential beauty tips that will help you get summer ready, write Dolly Buckley
Katie Barragry on 03 Mar 2021
Empowering women to feel body confident
When it comes to our bodies, we can be our own worst critic. Thankfully, times are changing and the body positivity movement is well underway within the fashion industry, writes Katie Barragry
Contributor on 10 Feb 2021
Brighter days, brighter skin
Our skin is exposed to the elements every day - especially for those of us farming. Suzie O'Neill is here to share some fuss-free products to freshen up our skin, just in time for spring
Katie Barragry on 13 Jan 2021
It’s time to wrap up – check out these Irish brands
It is very easy to stay beside the fire during these cold months, but with these outdoor essential pieces to keep you warm and cosy, you have no excuse to avoid getting out and about.
Contributor on 06 Jan 2021
Rethinking makeup for the new year ahead
Dolly is back, with her tops tips for changing up your make up regime for the new year.
Ask Miriam on 06 Jan 2021
Dear Miriam: ‘I don’t like my bridesmaid dress’
Dear Miriam, can I ask my friend to change her bridesmaid dresses?
Maria Moynihan on 09 Nov 2020
'The thing I’m most looking forward to post-pandemic is a family reunion'
We all need to focus on the positives right now, so in a new series, Maria Moynihan asks well-known faces about 10 things that bring them joy. This week, it’s women’s wear designer, Niamh O’Neill.
Maria Moynihan on 21 Sep 2020
“From success Stateside to a royal commission”
Every Monday, Maria Moynihan catches up with one of our favourite Irish Country Living cover stars - this week, it’s award-winning designer, Susannagh Grogan
Maria Moynihan on 19 Sep 2020
Plough On: Irish Country Living cover star catch-up
Maria Moynihan catches up with three Irish Country Living cover stars from the past decade, from the worlds of farming, food and fashion.
Maria Moynihan on 31 Aug 2020
'During COVID, I wanted to design the most colourful collection in years'
Every Monday, Maria Moynihan catches up with one of our favourite Irish Country Living cover stars as they adjust to the new normal. This week, it’s Fiona Heaney, the fashion designer behind Fee G.
Contributor on 08 Jul 2020
Accessorising like a pro; the devil is in the detail
Accessorising effectively finishes an outfit, adding polish to your look. Stylist Laura Jordan, in the final part of our style series, says that this is the also the best way to add a bit of “you”.
Contributor on 01 Jul 2020
The value of determining ‘cost per wear’
Stylist Laura Jordan in the third of our four part fashion series explains what 'cost-per-wear' is and why it is an important consideration for your capsule wardrobe.
Amii McKeever on 24 Jun 2020
Flatter the body that you have
Last week we talked body shape and in this, week two of our style series, stylist Laura Jordan advises us on how to balance and enhance that body shape.