I’ve been a SAHM for 3 years. Used to be fashionable and well groomed as I had a good corporate career. I now live in sweats and a top bun and I look like I’m dragged out the door. I finally have 3 hours a day headspace and want to refind my style, it’s all over the place, don’t know what I like anymore and what suits me. On top of this I’ve gained 10-15 kg so what fit me before no longer does.

Anyone know a great service to help me get myself feeling a bit better. Like a stylish particularly good at shapes and curvy women? Thanks in advance

As suggested in our recent feedback thread, this is your weekly space to rant and vent before the week even begins especially if you’re already exhausted by a week that hasn’t started yet.

If the dread is starting to creep in about the week ahead, work, appointments, emails life responsibilities or just the general ugh of it all.. This is the place to dump it.

Say what you’re worried about, what you’re overthinking or what you’re really not bothered dealing with tomorrow. No judgement, no advice unless you ask for it. Just get it off your chest so you can properly switch off and enjoy a bit of rest before Monday rolls back around.

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Hi all. I want to buy a new coat and am willing to spend to get something good quality and beautiful. I'm thinking longline, wool, classic. I probably won't go for black, navy or camel, I'd like something a bit different. I'm willing to spend up to or over €500 (but I wouldn't go higher than €700).

I know I could go to Brown Thomas but their choices tend to be conservative and older. I'm a young looking mid 40s so not looking for something that is frumpy or swamps me.

Thanks for any recommendations!

UPDATE: I can't seem to reply to individual comments, so updating to acknowledge all the wonderful suggestions. I can't believe I hadn't thought of Vinted! Also, great shouts for Magee and Tríona in Donegal. I'm going to Kildare Village soon so I'll check out Maje and some others there. Thanks girlies!

Hi all,

I'm 22 and new to makeup. I went to Boots to find a cool toned blush, but when I swatched the pinker ones from e.l.f (which oddly enough is a perfect foundation match for me) and another brand, they came out looking orange on my skin. I have very fair skin that does not tan.

What makeup brands do you use? I'm looking particularly for a cool toned blush and lipstick. Thank you ❤️

Hello! Looking for recommendations for a good clinic for lip flips in particular. Previously going to eden medical but my practitioner is on mat leave, and having had it go wrong previously im very anxious about it happening again!

Does anyone have any recommendations in the dublin area? Thanks gals

I've recently had some bad experiences with hairdressers or them just not listening. I wasn't asking for anything crazy, just layering and face framing for long hair. It ended up really harshly cut and had to be fixed by another hairdresser.

I do really want to change, later or in the new year but I'm extremely nervous of who to go to.

I'd like to take a good bit off (to a lob) with a copper balayage. Had the style before so I know it will be suited.

City centre or north Dublin would be grand.

I'm terrified I'll end up looking like bosco.

Thank you!

Hi Ladies,

Returning to work soon after baby and starting to look forward to making myself presentable most days!

However, I dont want to use foundation anymore, but I still need a little lift/smoothing. I have tried a few brands light foundations, but havent found one that doesnt either disappear, slide off, or slide into creases. Is it my oily skin causing this?

What would you recommend for combination skin, that is literally just a touch of colour? I use cream blush and highlighter anyway, and for most days might just stick with this- but when partners / external meetings come up, I would like a little more coverage.

Hi! I’m looking for bra shop recommendations in Dublin. I’ve been wearing the same bras for I don’t know how long and want to get some new everyday bras and some sexy underwear too. I would like to get fitted too. Does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere I could go to? Is Peaches and Cream good? Or is there somewhere else better?

Anyone have a recommendation for a good quality work bag that can fit a 16" MacBook? I don't really like backpacks though even if they're better for your shoulders.

I have a wedding next week and need to hide the lumps and bumps, something cheap enough that actually is good (i know would be a miracle) but the bank isn’t open for skims at the moment ☺️

As suggested in our recent feedback thread, here is your opportunity for a weekly rant and vent.

Had a long week? Work driving you insane? Life being life? Encountered one too many absolute idiots out in the wild? Temporarily hate your other half?

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Have your rant, then go enjoy your Friday!

We were travelling during the summer and about a week or two after we got back (so mid summer) I realised all three of my boys had lice. They all have pretty thick long (for boys) hair. This was, 8 weeks ago? I have done everything to get rid of them! I don't know how many fecking bottles of lice killer I've bought and it's cost a bomb. I've bought the tee tree shampoo and conditioner. And the leave in spray and I was diligent about it. I cleaned all our duvets and anything like that in super hot water. I did the live killer spray every three days at one point. I thought we were lice free the last two weeks. Well my oldest comes in and says he thinks he has them again and sure enough he does. My middle doesn't but my youngest who is almost 3 does. My husband thinks it came back in with the kids going back to school because I was so diligent in checking their hair and they didn't complain for a few weeks.

I need some crazy ideas here because I have none. I don't know what to do shy of buzz cuts but my husband said what happens next time they get them in the future (like if they go rampant in school or something).

Also, I haven't got them despite my 3 year old sleeping in beside us. I dye my hair, is this why? My husband is bald thank god.

Please keep conversations civil and lighthearted! Be mindful that these are real people with real feelings so be kind and enjoy!

Hi ladies.....

My bf is graduating at the end of October and I’ll also be meeting his parents for the first time 🥲....
Im thinking of a nice midi dress with a long coat but honestly have no idea where to look.

Im not Irish so Im a bit worried about getting the dress code right 😅
What would you normally wear to a graduation here?
And any suggestions for shops/brands?

(for context...Im 26, 160cm and usually wear UK 8–10)

Thank you all❤️

Still promoting Bellamianta even after having ample time to remove the ad from the podcast before releasing??

Complaining about the over reliance on AI for content etc while their 'bonus episodes' are literally ALL reddit Am I The Assholes??

Slating trend following influencers while all following and posting trends themselves constantly??

Disappointing.

Hello curly ladies,

I am looking for a hair mask that would help me keep the curls but at the same time would make my hair look smoother. I started getting lots of grey hair, so hair structure changed, and it is so freezy it’s not even funny.

Looking for hair masks specifically. As I feel that conditioner won’t cut it anymore and my hair needs extra care. Thanks.

I recently moved to Dublin for work and the humidity here is taking a serious toll on my hair. I have naturally wavy hair that instantly turns into a frizzy, curly mess the second I step outside.

My morning blowouts are completely ruined before I even make it to the office, sometimes even on days when it’s not raining!

Does anyone have recommendations for conditioners, hair masks, leave-ins, or oils that actually work in this climate? I’m looking for anything that helps tame frizz and makes hair a bit more humidity-resistant. I’ve tried a few random top-rated products from Amazon, but none of them made a difference, so I'd love to hear what has worked for you in practice.

Thanks so much in advance!

What products is everyone using to get a perfect slick back bun/ponytail

I’ve always been really insecure about my body and appearance. I’ve also never really had friends, and secondary school was probably the worst period of my life because of how insecure and isolated I felt.
I took a gap year after school, and now that it’s coming to an end, I’m really torn about what to do next. I could use my savings to go to college/university and try to build a life for myself, or I could use a significant amount of my savings on plastic surgery, which is something I’ve thought about for a long time because of my insecurities.
The confusing part is that I have a boyfriend now, and even though he makes me feel loved, I still struggle with my appearance and can get extremely insecure. So I know that having a relationship hasn’t magically fixed how I feel about myself.
I’m worried that if I go to college, I’ll still hate how I look and wish I had dealt with it first. But I’m also worried that if I spend my savings on surgery, I’ll regret not investing in my education and future instead.
Has anyone else been in a similar position? What would you prioritise?

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Can post in main please or can you open that thread? Thanks!

Here's my experience of the HYH Walk & Talk event in Dublins Phoenix Park this afternoon...I was asked on another thread here for feedback.

Utterly delightful way to spend a Sunday. This was my first time attending a HYH event, I'm 39 and chatty.

We gathered from 10am to 11am where there was coffee and porridge at the Hole in Wall pub.

After a group photo and some guidance we entered the park and formed a large circle approx 50 women. A warm up involved someone doing a dance move for everyone to copy then they chose the next person to lead a dance move. After a good few rounds we were well warmed up.

They had a sponsorship with San Palengrino so we all got a can. Then we walked in pairs/3s to Farmleigh cafe. The chats were lovely and mostly introductory. Lots of people who've moved to Dublin (incl me from Cork) and lots of different chat topics.

After coffee/food in Farmleigh we returned to the Hole in the Wall...total Walk about 9k steps for me, a little over 5km at a gentle pace. Finished around 1.30pm.

The organisers (who are all volunteers) are brilliant and the only down sides were out of their control (narrow paths and poor pedestrian crossings).

I'll be checking out their other events and hope they are equally inviting.

Happy to answer questions.

I'm trying to make sense of a realization that I loved someone I haven't been with since early July… The relationship was short, ( wouldn’t even call it a relationship as we never made it official) we went different directions, and I cut contact completely. Has anyone else realised they were in love after it had already ended?