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Voting to protect Irish identity by keeping others out might actually destroy it
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There are some frankly knee-weakening collections of mini-beauty products this year
Sean Moncrieff: Might it be time to consider changing our flag?
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The latest fitness gear: blinding technology and plenty of brands to choose from
Time for a business-wardrobe workout
Some key looks will take you from here right through the new year
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Beauty: Laura Kennedy reports on what are basically ‘Kinder Eggs for adults’
Cutting a dash with workwear
This season’s fashion moves away from the casual to a more formal, tailored look
High-end skincare that’s actually worth it
If you are going to spend a lot of money on a beauty product, you need to choose wisely
‘What to do about the man on the train sucking a chicken leg?’
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Fashion: transform an outfit with a show topping hat
By wearing a hat, you can enliven and transform an inexpensive outfit, and try on a different personality at the same time
The history of underwear: pantaloons, petticoats, corsets and Kardashians
From pantaloons and petticoats, to bloodied corsets and Kardashians, our briefs have a long history
Fashion Forward: D&G’s Rainbow Lace graces Brown Thomas
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Silke’s scarves
Ireland’s newest scarf designer Ciara Silke has just launched a collection of bold and colourful prints in silk and cashmere
Petal power is the look of summer
Floral prints are everywhere this season. But there is a skill in putting all the elements of a floral outfit together
Belfast Briefing: Business success was in the tea leaves
There are hopes Suki Tea will become next household favourite thanks to major deal
Faking it with fur
An abundance of fur from M&S to Marc Jacobs will have you wishing for winter weather
Penneys goes for youthful and not-too-serious market
Primark to take on challenging US market at the end of next year, with the opening of a high-profile store in Boston
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