Five days after arriving in Colombia, Fiona Barry and Keith Ward met a rescue pup called Gracie, who gave them paws for thought, says Paula Burns.

Being restrained by the boy band code and possibly his age — after all, he was only 16 when he joined One Direction — it took a few years for Harry to really put the style into Styles, writes Paula Burns.

Big wave surfer and ocean adventurer Al Mennie’s new book teaches people how to deal with fear by planning for stressful situations, writes Paula Burns

Want a relaxed Christmas party look? Then incorporate athleisure into your festive wardrobe, writes Paula Burns

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Elegance is key at winter weddings with deeper shades, faux furs, and flattering, longer hemlines being the order of the day, writes Paula Burns.

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Book clubs can inspire busy adults to rediscover a love of reading, but they are also places to meet, gossip, socialise and drink tea and coffee, says Paula Burns.

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Lena Dunham’s thoughtful take on the present generation of young women offers a warts and all portrait of modern life, says Paula Burns.

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The season of communions and confirmations allows mums to take their place on fashion’s altar, so be a revelation with Irish design, says Paula Burns.

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A stroll through the two social media platforms has me convinced that the millennials do deserve some of the stick they get after all, writes Paula Burns

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You don’t have to spend Valentine’s in a restaurant paying a fortune for food when you could be having real fun with another activity, writes Paula Burns.

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The proliferation of social media has led to a wave of digital influencers, whether it be through their blogs, Instagram, or Snapchat. Paula Burns finds out how they work.

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Paula Burns sees some similarities with Nicole Scherzinger. Mostly it’s their cougar status. Is age really just a number in the dating game?

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With music-industry drama ‘Vinyl’ offering stylish muses for the summer, get hip with halternecks, wide-legged jumpsuits and platform wedges, writes Paula Burns

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This is your captain, Paula Burns, speaking. As we’re swapping the catwalk for the runway, check you have comfy-but-chic travel attire, from aviator’s jacket to retro shirts, and of course sunnies to puzzle the paparazzi. Enjoy the flight

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Fairly-traded clothing can be a bit muesli, but Paula Burns finds some great sustainable threads that abide by the fundamentals of fashion — beautiful things you’ll want to wear

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Shrug off any inhibitions, and embrace the cold-shoulder, writes Paula Burns

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

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The seasons have been battling it out but spring will prevail, as will classic styles, writes Paula Burns