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Project 51 – Irish Designers Wedding Showcase

Ciara Crossan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:21:34 +0000

I’m always happy to support Irish designers so I’m thrilled to share with you the first ever wedding showcase event at Project 51! Located in an 19th Century Georgian building, Project 51 is a modern style store stocking the very best in high-end Irish design including fashion, jewellery, millinery, and accessories.

From now until February 28th 2012 Project 51 will showcase their stylish wedding collections from their coveted designers in a unique exhibition that will inspire brides and grooms alike.

The showcase is made up of designers from the Project 51 collaborative as well as unique wedding suppliers ranging from flowers to cakes and stationery to event planning and has something to suit every member of the wedding party and every type of wedding.

Project 51’s own fashion forward designers exhibiting include Caiomhe Keane (QUE-VA), Jennifer Rothwell and Clare O’Connor. The creations of these innovative fashion designers conjure up images of romance and lace, modern style with vintage flair and sparkling couture gowns. The collectives jewellery designers exhibiting engagement rings, wedding jewellery and commitment rings include Eoin McDonnell, Yvonne Ryan, Ruby Jewels and Eily O’ Connell.

Martha Lynn who is also a member of Project 51 will exhibit her stunning hats; perfect for those ever sought after statement pieces.

Collectively this stylish exhibition will inpire brides and grooms while giving them a chance to talk directly to the designers in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Price points:

Weddings dresses from €875
Mens suits from €550
Hats from €265
Jewellery from €45

Project 51’s Wedding Showcase runs from now until Feb 28th. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 7pm.

Call 01- 679 5551 to book an appointment or email info@project51.ie Project 51, South William St. Dublin 1. http://www.project51.ie/

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For Brides, From A Groom: Advice You Have To Hear

ClaireB — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:27:46 +0000

I was speaking to a groom recently. It was three days after his return from honeymoon. He said that if he could do it again, he would give his bride, and every other bride out there, this advice:

1. Don’t take it so seriously.

Factor a few laughs in along the way. The details and all the miniscule arrangements can make things leading up to the big day very serious.

2. Negotiate every cost.

Wedding suppliers know that you are willing to pay the very best price to get just what you heart desires. In most other cases you would not be willing to spend so much money. Shop around, ask for discounts, haggle like a good Irish girl should.

3. Make time for yourself.

Every body will try and grab a piece of you leading up to the day. Be firm about your alone time. You need the breather to take the pressure off of yourself. Mr Groom admits that this is a protective request for himself. He usually ends up getting the brunt of the pressure building up inside of you. So do it for you, and for him.

{Image sourced via creative commons on flickr, courtesy of Dirk O’Neill}

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Having Fun Along The Way: 3 Hen Party Ideas

ClaireB — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:56:54 +0000

I will be heading to a hen night soon. Hen nights, Irish style are fundamentally different to hen nights in most other countries that I have been too and I have been to my fair share. I won’t bore you with the details but let’s just say that Irish girls know how to have a good time.

Here are three great ideas from girls who are still talking about their night’s out:

1. Form a girl band. Record a song.

Dance Fix Ireland help you to do this and actually pull it off. Every girl gets a copy of the song for the memory box and hey, who doesn’t love dancing and singing?

2. Organise a special night away.
Posh Fizz are a travel agent dedicated to making the hen night the best one ever. They specialise in women’s events. They give a great list to help you ensure success for your event.

3. Do something creative.
Learn how to do something adventurous. Or go on an art jam.

Have fun most of all! Let us know if you did something creative that others might not have thought of.

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Mega Deal on Skincare before Christmas!

Ciara Crossan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:00:24 +0000

Any Christmas 2011 brides take note, our friends over at Alofé are running a fantastic deal on pigsback this week where you can get a 57% discount off an anti aging skincare pack. Perfect for mothers of the bride, bridesmaids and the bride herself, this is a fantastic offer that should be snapped up immediately!

For only €59.99 you get:

Anti-Ageing Eye Gel (RRP €40.00)
Age-Defying Night Cream (RRP €45.00)
Cleansing Foam (RRP €17.95)
Skin Toner (RRP €17.95)
Foot and heel balm (RRP €12.95)
Includes Foot Rasp

Speaking from personal experience, I love the Alofé products, their eye-care range is amazing!! Head on over to pigsback to get this great deal now >>

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Clarity On Your Big Day: Laser Surgery That Works

ClaireB — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:30:43 +0000

For many people, perfect vision doesn’t come naturally. Short- or long-sightedness is very common, and while easily remedied with glasses it’s not ideal. Certainly on your wedding day you’ll want to see clearly. Having laser eye surgery before the big day could be something worth investing in; it’s long-lasting, very convenient, and gives you 20/20 vision for your big day.

Few brides will want to wear glasses on their wedding day. You’ll want to look your best and chances are you’ll have spent a fair bit of money on having your hair and make-up done, there is no sense in spoiling the look with glasses.

There are various alternatives out there:

Contact Lenses

Obviously, contact lenses are a more subtle alternative to glasses, and can be a better option for your big day. However these might be uncomfortable if you’re not used to wearing them, and they can make your eyes feel dry. Then there’s the issue of remembering to take them out at the end of the night after drinking and dancing at the reception. This is a fiddly process, and it’s not really something one wants to have to think about on their wedding night!

Laser eye surgery

Laser eye surgery is the most convenient, confidence-boosting option for clear vision on your wedding day, not to mention continually for the rest of your life. There is a huge amount of information available on the actual process available here so you can fully understand what the treatment involves. The procedure is quick, non-invasive, and can be done in a lunch hour. The cost these days is very affordable with laser eye surgery offered from as little as £395 per eye. Clear vision is certainly worth investing in.

A range of vision issues can be treated with laser eye surgery. At the very least many clinics such as the Ultralase Clinics in Ireland offer free consultations to help you decide whether it is right for you. This consultation will involve the well know vision chart test, but will also involve your eyes being mapped to get a complete understanding of your lenses. This will enable the optometrist the knowledge to advise you for the best course of action for your vision correction.

Your wedding is one of the most important and memorable days of your life and feeling confident will make all the difference on the day. Being able to see clearly, without contacts or glasses can be positively life changing.

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Wedding Shoes: A Picture Gallery of Inspiration

ClaireB — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:00:59 +0000

wedding shoes, a gallery on Flickr.

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Strawberry Laser: Shed Those Pounds Fast!

ClaireB — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:00:13 +0000

The advanced technology- Strawberry Laser has just arrived in Ireland, after a successful time in England. It offers a 20 minute, non-invasive, no down time laser that can lose up to 5 inches per session! This technology is perfect for you if you are looking to lose those final few pounds instantly (pre wedding shedding). The treatment is set in a luxurious relaxing Spa atmosphere and could be the perfect pampering package .

How it works: when the laser paddles are placed on the skin, the cold red laser beams penetrate the skin just deep enough to reach the layers of fat. When the light hits the fat cells, a rapid chain of events takes place. Firstly, pores form on the cells causing them to spill out. The water, Glycerol and fatty acids move into the interstitial space beneath the fatty layer in the skin. Then further water, fatty acids and glycerol spill out. These effects do not affect the neighbouring structures such as the skin, blood vessels or nerves. The lymphatic system then removes the fat through the venous system, where they are processed in the same way as fatty foods that are digested.

Women who would never consider liposuction are queuing up for Strawberry as it doesn’t even break the skin. You will feel nothing but relaxing waves! The most popular areas for treatment are the inner and outer thighs, love handles, bingo wings, podgy knees and post-baby jelly belly. It’s also a good alternative to a tummy tuck for eliminating the dreaded caesarean overhang – the bulge of flab that hangs over a caesarean scar and refuses to budge, no matter how much weight you lose.

Use the Strawberry Laser Lipo Clinic Finder to book your place today!

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Stop Stressing! 3 Tricks To Let It Go

ClaireB — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:00:14 +0000

1. Keep Perspective.
It might seem really important, right now. But the long term view tells us it isn’t. No, not even the guest who is being strange, not your mother law who is being difficult, not your friends who are whining about this and that. None of it. In the long run, they are all just very small things. Keep the perspective.

2. Be alone.
everybody wants a piece of you leading up to the big day. Keep a piece for yourself. Get away and think. Think about your new life, this commitment you are making and why it matters. Think about whether this is something you want with all of your heart and soul.

3. Be quiet.
You can be alone and fill the space with noise. Switch it off and listen to what is crashing around in your brain and in your heart. Just let it be what it is.

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Nothing Like A Little Bit of Nooky: 10 Charts About Sex

ClaireB — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:20:13 +0000

Sex: that unspoken of element on the wedding day. How much thought have you put into it since the day the question was popped? What do you want from your sex life? Can you communicate what you want? oktrends share 10 interesting charts on sex. Like this? You might also like:Real Life Proposal – Don’t read more...

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Vintage Wedding Photography: 3 Characteristics That Set It Apart

ClaireB — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:05:26 +0000

Vintage wedding photography has a particular style to it. It can be seen in three primary areas:
1. The crops that the photographer use are creative. They are often illusive because they are cut off.
2. The colour is most often determined by the amount of natural light available.
3. The focus is mixed between the details and the people.
Enjoy the following examples from Vintage Photographer: Christina Brosnan from Brosnan Photographic.

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