Packing for holiday or honeymoon
I’m working on the basis of a two-week trip to warmer climes, but this list can be adjusted for any holiday. With current baggage restrictions this quantity of clothing will also suffice for a longer period than two weeks, as long as some washing and ironing can be accommodated during the holiday. I always indulge in an all-over body tan before holidays. Rather than arrive on the beach in my glowing white winter state. (Professional tan always looks better than when I do it myself! But that might be me!!) Packing tips All garments, accessories, shoes etc should be laid out on a bed or...
Read MoreBest Nail Polish to match your tan/skin tone?
Nail polish colors should flatter, or at least compliment the wearer’s skin tone. Nail Polish color trends change each season. Just because a shade is ‘on trend’ – doesn’t mean it suites everyone. Different nail polish colors flatter different skin tones, varying from light to black. Identifying your skin type will help you choose make up that best suits your natural beauty. Now let’s have a look; which colours are best for your skin tone? Fair Skin Tone: (often burns easily, has freckles and a blue undertone to their skin tone) Women with light or fair skin tone appear to...
Read MoreSelecting the most flattering ring for your hand shape
When you want to find the most flattering ring for your hand, take a look at the shape of your fingers as well as the size of your hand. Differed hand shapes look best with different shapes and sizes of stones. The guidelines below can help you pick the most flattering ring for you. Keep in mind that you don’t have to give up ring shapes you really love; these are just guidelines. Consider a different size or choose a cluster style that has flattering stones shapes around your favorite shape of gem. Remember that a person with large hands and short fingers is likely to look best in...
Read MoreGuest blog: NonSurgical Face-Lift!
Guest Blog: Marians Boyle invited the experts at the Elmtree Clinic (Oranmore, Co. Galway) to give us the low-down on Facial Rejuvination!! Definitely what’s needed as we approach the winter and holiday season. We advise that you consider the Guest Blogs (more to come) on their own merit and do your own research – we simply put these posts forward for your information, comparison and consideration. If you do use our guests services, please share your experience, how you got on, how effective the service was, etc. NonSurgical Face-Lift! Imagine restoring your facial...
Read MoreBody Confidence – Why Didn’t God Make Me Perfect?
By Katherine McGee If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror, thought you were less than perfect and perhaps said any of the following: “If only my lips were thinner/plumper” “My hips/bum is too big/small” I’m too thin/fat My boobs are too small/big I’ve no waist My nose/ears is too big/small I wish I had better hair My teeth are too crooked I’ve horrible legs Why did God give me such an ugly body part? Indian Folklore tells the following story, of the Peacock; this story is for you if you ticked any of the above. The story of the Peacock Why has The Peacock – The most...
Read MoreTips for beautiful lips
Lip Plumpers There are many types of lip plumper in the market like translucent lip plumper; opaque lip plumper; and tinted lip plumper. They can either be worn alone just as lip gloss is applied or as a complementary cosmetic to other lip products like lipsticks (sheerer versions of lip plumper are sometimes applied under lipstick.) This lip makeup cosmetic is useful for those women who have thinner lips but want to have fuller lips. A lip plumper, when applied on lips, irritates the thin, delicate skin of the lips due to its ingredients like menthol or camphor. This, in turn, makes the...
Read MoreWardrobe Reformation!
As we come into the new season, this is a good time to re-access our wardrobe needs. For younger friends, who are building a wardrobe, we will do a ‘must have’ story with a list of all the suggestions for items that make up a core closet (as the yanks say!). For mature fashionistas, the core suggestions list, can be used to check off the basics. With maturity, comes a blasé approach to core classics. Here are the golden do’s and don’ts: DO… Check all garments for stains, holes, fallen hems, loose buttons etc and arrange disposal, repairs, dry cleaning or washing. Investigate...
Read MoreHandbags & Shoes
The essential staples: One pair of “I’ve arrived”, statement shoes for when you want to be noticed. Black medium-heel court shoes, that are versatile, elegant and sophisticated. Comfy ballet flats in a variety of colours. Hiking/walking boots, tan is usually the best shade for a casual trendy look. A really great handbag, that makes you feel good and adds elegance and style to the overall look. Carrying a bag that is in proportion to your figure can literally take pounds off you. Be it designer or High Street, learn to choose the perfect bag for your body shape. There are two...
Read MoreMARIANS Jewellery Box
I open my jewellery box every morning and count my treasures… SILVER is the blessing of meeting a new day. GOLD is the friendship shared. PEARLS are the tears I’ve shed…for sorrow and bliss…. RUBIES are the passion in my heartbeat. AMETHYST is my awakening spirit. EMERALD is the faith that keeps me going…and DIAMONDS are the love that makes it all worthwhile……...
Read MoreHow To Walk Tall In Your High Heels!
Those five-inch stilettos look so beautiful on their plain white pedestal in the store window. You know exactly what dress they’d be perfect for, but what you don’t know might hurt you. Sprains, foot aches, blisters, ankle injuries, hammertoes and other long term damage can be caused by wearing shoes with heels that are too high. Podiatrists say wearing high-heeled shoes puts too much pressure on the balls of your feet and your lower back. Calluses and corns are the least of a stiletto-wearing fashionista’s problems. Constant pressure on the feet can result in the thickening of tissue...
Read MoreHow To Wear It – LEATHER
On visiting very warm climates, such as Spain, Portugal etc., you’ll have noticed that the locals all wear leather jackets. In Ireland we traditionally consider leather to be a winter garment. Why then, in warmer climes do the inhabitants wear leather during the hot summer months? Leather, being natural skin, is a fantastic wind barrier, and gives protection from rain and inclement weather. It being a natural fibre, like cotton, wool and silk, leather maintains a body temperature of 17/19 degrees. When wearing leather in winter the body temperature won’t drop below 17 degrees,...
Read MoreHATS: choosing the most flattering style for your face-shape and body dimensions
You can call into us at MARIANS and we will advise and direct you as to the best hat for you to wear with any style OR you can read on and have fun doing it yourself! It can be tough to find the perfect Hat; one that suits your head and face shape, some women believe they can’t wear a hat at all. Which actually isn’t the case, everyone can wear a hat; the trick is to search for the right one for your shape and size. Primarily hats are FUN, add glamour, and are SO Hollywood in the good ol’ days. They really finish off a look or style. Anyway, I’ve put together some tips, which...
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