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on the london scent trail… avery fine perfumery

By kate o'brien 3 June 2014 beauty+fragrance, home 3,033 Comments
on the london scent trail… avery fine perfumery

Tucked away on a little cobbled lane in London’s Mayfair is Avery Fine Perfumery, a showcase for artistic perfumery. A traditional aviary typically houses birds; those presented at Avery Fine…

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jo malone: lessons on life

By kate o'brien 20 May 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, home 4,908 Comments
jo malone: lessons on life

  ‘The same heartbeat but two different brands,’ is how Jo Malone cleverly differentiates between the eponymous Jo Malone and her latest venture, Jo Loves. Few will not recognize the…

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runner’s face

By kate o'brien 24 April 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, skincare, wellness 3,268 Comments
runner’s face

  It goes without saying that regular exercise is the best investment you can make for your heart, lungs, circulation and overall productivity. And your skin too as long as…

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And the winner is…..

By kate o'brien 8 April 2014 experts, wellness 1,287 Comments

  As a qualified nutritionist I feel compelled to post this in an attempt to spread the fundamental message to as wide an audience as possible.     Over the…

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supercharge your mind

By kate o'brien 23 March 2014 Uncategorized 10,314 Comments
supercharge your mind

The hugely popular holiday island of Bali celebrates Nyepi, its New Year, on March 31st. It’s not the all-night boozy affair that happens in many other corners of our world,…

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supercharge your diet

By kate o'brien 19 March 2014 experts, spas, wellness 8,775 Comments

  You are now well on the way to supercharging your skin and pumping up your exercise regime. For these efforts to be truly effective, optimising your diet is a…

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supercharge your skin

By kate o'brien 11 March 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, skincare 3,569 Comments
supercharge your skin

  Daily care for the skin is everything. If you are not prepared to spend the few minutes it takes to effectively cleanse, tone and moisturise morning and night, then…

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supercharge your health

By kate o'brien 8 March 2014 experts, home, wellness 1,610 Comments
supercharge your health

At spas+beyond March signals the onset of spring. Nature is waking and the first buds of the year are beginning to bloom in the strengthening sunshine. What better time to…

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respite on lough lein

By kate o'brien 20 February 2014 skincare, spas, wellness 6,342 Comments
respite on lough lein

Steeped in history and home to endless castles and lush breathtaking scenery, Ireland is fast becoming a major player in the spa world. The southern part of the country boasts…

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happy valentine’s day to all you amazing women…

By kate o'brien 14 February 2014 beauty+fragrance, wellness 2,908 Comments
happy valentine’s day to all you amazing women…

  The vision created by Thierry Mugler…  A special tribute to women the world over on this Valentine’s Day 2014, the year of desire A revolution in your resolutions. Let…

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seductive scents

By kate o'brien 8 February 2014 beauty+fragrance, home 1,874 Comments
seductive scents

 Woo your loved one in the most sensual way possible this Valentine’s Day with the following top signature scents…..   Tom Ford Café Rose Described by Allure magazine as ‘a…

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new beauty – team #fitnotthin

By kate o'brien 21 January 2014 home, wellness 2,385 Comments
new beauty – team #fitnotthin

  By 6.15am one recent cold January morning the car park at my local sports complex was full. I shrugged thinking that for most of these car drivers, this new…

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a very scottish affair

By kate o'brien 14 January 2014 spas, wellness 1,302 Comments
a very scottish affair

  Fast forward through a challenging 2013 to December 27th and I was ready for a longed-for stay at the Gleneagles Resort in Scotland. Flying from Ireland it was clear…

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seasonal advice from the expert

By kate o'brien 24 December 2013 experts, wellness 3,140 Comments
seasonal advice from the expert

With the seasonal overindulgence taking its toll spas+beyond turns to wellness guru Helen Norman for some last minute energy boosters and tips on staying calm and grounded over the coming…

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festive fragrance

By kate o'brien 16 December 2013 beauty+fragrance, home, Uncategorized 9,897 Comments
festive fragrance

A great perfume is always a delightful gift and while choosing fragrance is entirely personal, here are a couple of my special favourites to ensure memories linger well into the…

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festively flawless

By kate o'brien 10 December 2013 beauty+fragrance, experts, home, spas, Uncategorized 3,667 Comments
festively flawless

     Go to any beauty department this month and what do you see? Gold, silver and bronze. When it comes to perfecting that festive party look – I look no…

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the promise of tatcha

By kate o'brien 17 October 2013 experts, skincare 8,156 Comments
the promise of tatcha

I have to admit that I’m really picky about what I use on my skin. Call it age if you will, I like to say it’s because of my work!…

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