Fashion and Beauty

Dressing up for the festive season — Sparkling sequins, luxurious velvet, and bow-trimmed accessories
Dressing up for the festive season — Sparkling sequins, luxurious velvet, and bow-trimmed accessories
‘Tis the season to be perpetually dressed as a Christmas tree, but instead of being a grinch about it, embrace the joy it brings to the world

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Attractive woman enjoying face massage, closeup. Beauty procedure
The best beauty treatments to book this year
After taking over the reins of Beauty editor at Weekend in June, Sally Foran has tried dozens of treatments to recommend the best to our readers. Here is her standouts from 2025.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Desire Lines: The new fashion collaboration perfect for your 12 pubs night out
Desire Lines: The new fashion collaboration perfect for your 12 pubs night out
Plus festive gifting ideas and Christmas experiences

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Nighty-night: Nine ways to wear winter-warmer pyjamas
Nighty-night: Nine ways to wear winter-warmer pyjamas
Should the dashing, dancing and prancing prove too much, calm your sleep-deprived mind with the promise of a well-earned bed-and-boxset binge. 

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

The expert's guide to choosing a fragrance for the person you love
The expert's guide to choosing a fragrance for the person you love
Andriana Tsankova of Kilkenny's Valley of Roses shares her advice for selecting a scent 

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

10 timeless things for men to wear this Christmas for effortless Yuletide style
10 timeless things for men to wear this Christmas for effortless Yuletide style
He’s got the look

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Desire Lines: A mood-boosting orange cashmere sweater to brighten your winter
Desire Lines: A mood-boosting orange cashmere sweater to brighten your winter
Lucy Nagle unveils her latest cashmere collection: a vibrant, mood-boosting drop designed to brighten the winter season.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

A fashion editor's guide to the 12 dresses of Christmas
A fashion editor's guide to the 12 dresses of Christmas
The season of sparkle has arrived and with it a flurry of festive plans. Office soirées, yuletide cocktails, winter weddings: each occasion calls for a look that shines. So, get set for your gúna glow-up, folks. These are the dresses your wardrobe has been waiting for. Bring on the bubbles, and the compliments!

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Cosmetology attribute in gift box. Flat lay.
Eight of the best new beauty releases in December 
From Charlotte Tilbury to Cerave, here are the new products that have caught beauty editor Sally Foran's eye

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

These Irish brands have your Christmas wish list covered
These Irish brands have your Christmas wish list covered
Irish brands have your Christmas wish list covered with an array of special pieces

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

modern female buying clothes online in room at Christmas
The fashion editor's gift guide: 12 stylish things to buy this Christmas
From boyfriends to mothers, here are the Irish fashion gifts Style editor Annmarie O'Connor recommends this Christmas

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Beautiful emotional woman holding present box
The beauty editor's Christmas gift guide: 12 things to buy for everyone in your life
From daughters to mothers in law, Sally Foran reveals her makeup and skincare gift ideas for Christmas

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

'Tis the season for the razzle-dazzle of opulence to shine brightest
'Tis the season for the razzle-dazzle of opulence to shine brightest
There is no other time of year when outshining a disco ball feels more like an achievement and less of a faux pas

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Irish fashion legend Paul Costelloe dies aged 80 after short illness
Irish fashion legend Paul Costelloe dies aged 80 after short illness
The celebrated designer behind decades of London Fashion Week shows and a long-running Dunnes Stores line has died aged 80

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

It’s time to get geansai-ready — here are nine jumper styles for this season
It’s time to get geansai-ready — here are nine jumper styles for this season
Jonesing for a new jumper? First ask yourself, “What’s my ‘why’?” Are you looking for a canny cost-per-wear, something to dial down your dressier wardrobe pieces? 

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Excited senior woman throwing glitters
The ultimate guide to mature make-up for Christmas — with expert tips
Make-up artists Aimee Connolly of Sculpted by Aimee and Lisa Shannon of Poco Beauty share their top tips

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Animal print is back on the prowl — here are nine ways to lead the fashion pack
Animal print is back on the prowl — here are nine ways to lead the fashion pack
Whatever your animal instinct, venturing into the wild is always in vogue

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Thinking of investing in an LED mask? Here's everything you need to know
Thinking of investing in an LED mask? Here's everything you need to know
Promising brighter, smoother, and calmer skin, these futuristic-looking devices have become a staple of at-home skincare. Sally Foran asks the experts — are they worth the price tag? 

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Desire Lines: Woolly wonders, Christmas presents and more
Desire Lines: Woolly wonders, Christmas presents and more
London designer Damson Madder has teamed up with crafting company Wool and the Gang to offer what’s sure to be a much-desired gift for crafters this festive season.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Cover it up: Nine new ways to bundle out in winter coats
Cover it up: Nine new ways to bundle out in winter coats
"Let’s start with Helen McAlinden’s impeccably cut ‘Beryl’ herringbone tweed coat. Wear with cropped trousers and loafers or a knit dress and boots and let the tailoring do the talking."

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

10 ways to add a preppy aesthetic to your wardrobe this season
10 ways to add a preppy aesthetic to your wardrobe this season
Think sweater vests layered over crisp shirts, paired with classic penny loafers

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

In detail: Here’s what President Catherine Connolly wore for her inauguration
In detail: Here’s what President Catherine Connolly wore for her inauguration
Described as 'a look that feels polished yet effortless', here's what our new president wore to begin her term

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Purls of wisdom: The faces behind the revival of Irish knitwear
Purls of wisdom: The faces behind the revival of Irish knitwear
For decades, Irish knitwear was more prominent in souvenir shops than runways. Now, everyone from Taylor Swift to Sarah Jessica Parker is embracing Irish wool. Holly Warren looks at how our ancient craft became cool 

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Desire Lines: Denim jackets, facials and Christmas experiences
Desire Lines: Denim jackets, facials and Christmas experiences
Arboretum, the family-owned garden centre and lifestyle retailer, has just launched its Christmas gifting collection. 

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Check Mate: Nine new ways to square off with plaid, tartan and tweed
Check Mate: Nine new ways to square off with plaid, tartan and tweed
It’s not what you wear, as the adage goes, but how you wear it. So, get ready to dress outside the lines. Here’s how.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Sally Foran: New to Korean beauty? Here are my top picks to try
Sally Foran: New to Korean beauty? Here are my top picks to try
Once the preserve of Asian beauty stores, you’ll now find Korean beauty products in almost every retailer, from Boots to Brown Thomas. These are our top picks.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Desire Lines: Cool French fashion and relaxed lingerie fittings
Desire Lines: Cool French fashion and relaxed lingerie fittings
"Founded by Morgane Sézalory, Sézane has built its reputation on high-quality wardrobe staples offered at fair, accessible prices — while maintaining impressive eco-friendly credentials"

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Nine new ways to wear faux fur this season
Nine new ways to wear faux fur this season
This season’s memo? Simple. Whether a whimsical accent or a full-length commitment, anything goes. Just pile on.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Sally Foran: The best of November’s new beauty releases
Sally Foran: The best of November’s new beauty releases
Luxurious indulgence to serious science, here's my round-up of what to shop this month 

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

From cooling mists to CBD serums, these are my hero products for menopause
From cooling mists to CBD serums, these are my hero products for menopause
Sally Foran offers eight products to help ease menopause related skincare issues

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

How to achieve Claudia Winkleman's Celebrity Traitors look
How to achieve Claudia Winkleman's Celebrity Traitors look
Dubbed castle-core, the raven-haired presenter’s steady stream of covetable looks is what keeps us on the edge of our seats

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Desire Lines: DeBarra's Palestine fundraiser, Sisters sequins
Desire Lines: DeBarra's Palestine fundraiser, Sisters sequins
Plus: Award-winning Irish jewellery brand Juvi is renowned for its gemstones and personalised designs.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Suede smarts: how to wear the season's shades in the soaking rain
Suede smarts: how to wear the season's shades in the soaking rain
It’s not that we can’t wear what we want. We just need to be craftier in how we approach it. Here’s a quick primer.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

There’s a knit for everyone — here are 10 ways to wear them
There’s a knit for everyone — here are 10 ways to wear them
These aren’t your granny’s knits

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

We tried some of the top spa experiences in the country — here's what's worth the splurge
We tried some of the top spa experiences in the country — here's what's worth the splurge
From Kerry to Kildare, Cork to Dublin, the Irish Examiner’s lifestyle team review some of the top spa experiences in the country

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Are Vinted and Depop just a type of fast fashion under a greener guise?
Are Vinted and Depop just a type of fast fashion under a greener guise?
Are platforms like Vinted and Depop encouraging a more sustainable future, or simply enabling the same overconsumption under a greener guise? Holly Warren investigates 

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Desire Lines: Cosy fashion and design, breast cancer awareness and more
Desire Lines: Cosy fashion and design, breast cancer awareness and more
Sinead Keary’s newly launched partywear collection embraces these rich, seasonal tones, introducing a new version of her signature Aurora jacket in a luxurious plum.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

What I learned when I went to France to see how Chanel make their No. 5 perfume
What I learned when I went to France to see how Chanel make their No. 5 perfume
Joseph Mul’s farm in Grasse is a remarkable place. It is where delicate jasmine flowers are harvested especially for perfumery - and where Chanel No. 5 was created. Vickie Maye takes a walk through the fields – and meets the Head Perfumer at the luxury house, Olivier Polge

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

ieStyle Live: Standing ovation as Annmarie O’Connor speaks about when 'life falls apart'
ieStyle Live: Standing ovation as Annmarie O’Connor speaks about when 'life falls apart'
Irish Examiner Weekend Fashion Editor Annmarie O'Connor spoke movingly of rebuilding her life after her Parkinson's disease diagnosis

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Asian young woman getting facial massage with gua sha at beauty spa. Attractive girl lying on massage bed, getting physiotherapy
A natural face lift: The best sculpting facials to book now
Beauty editor Sally Foran rounds up some of the most effective lifting, sculpting, and firming facials to book before your next big occasion 

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner
'We should be insulted': Concerns raised over Kim Kardashian's Skims pubic hair thong
The latest addition to the underwear range, a barely there thong with fake pubic hair, has raised a few eyebrows, to say the least

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Girl power is back: An emphasis on the feminine silhouette with an added edge
Girl power is back: An emphasis on the feminine silhouette with an added edge
Think leather-bound pencil skirts paired with lace that reveals just enough to keep it ladylike

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Just two days to go until ieStyle Live — here's what you need to know
Just two days to go until ieStyle Live — here's what you need to know
Guests will enjoy a drinks reception, a showcase of the latest fashion, thought-provoking live discussion, and an unforgettable dining experience

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Desire Lines: Autumn fashion must-haves and cosy, comfy treats
Desire Lines: Autumn fashion must-haves and cosy, comfy treats
"We adore this stunning Isla knit cape from Donegal designer TRÍONA, paired with the Niamh double-breasted coat in brown and red houndstooth check"

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Here's everything we learned at Ireland’s first Fashion Week
Here's everything we learned at Ireland’s first Fashion Week
Ireland Fashion Week gave space to emerging designers alongside established names, each showing collections with clarity and intent

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

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From small player to powerhouse — how TikTok has shaped the fashion world to be more inclusive
A movement is taking place in the fashion industry. Barriers that once existed are being broken down, and social media is responsible. As Ireland celebrates its first fashion week, Breda Graham explores the transformative impact that TikTok has had and continues to have on the fashion world

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

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