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Real women: How online retailer Kate Gleeson balances a professional look with pieces that will keep her cool in the heat

Kate Gleeson is owner of online boutique Diffusion.ie. Here she explains how she navigates pulling together professional attire…

By Marie Kelly

FASHION

Styled by a 20-year-old and a 40-year-old: The two-way shirtdress

Hello, Autumn, my old friend. The days are getting shorter, and it'll soon be time to pack away…

By Niamh ODonoghue

FASHION

New labels to shop right now straight from your Instagram

You might have read yesterday that I find few things more thrilling than the adrenaline rush of happening…

By Niamh ODonoghue

EDITORIAL

Tomorrow is the LAST day to vote in the Boutique Awards and it’s looking like every vote will count

It has taken a nationwide search, 112 boutiques, 60+ nominees, 20,000 steps, 10,000+ entries, 16 categories, five judges,…

By Niamh ODonoghue

EDITORIAL

Eight simple, pretty and smart gadgets that make life easier. We’re sold.

Soda, or School of The Digital Age, is the new must-have brand of tech products for busy women.…

By Grace McGettigan

FASHION

When did kaftans go from beachwear to ready-to-wear?

Have you noticed on your Instagram feed that kaftans are no longer something women simply clothe themselves in…

By Marie Kelly

FASHION

I’m in my twenties and shop in boutiques and here’s why you should too

As a young girl, I assumed that boutique shopping was a high-brow experience that required deep pockets. Boutiques…

By Niamh ODonoghue

EDITORIAL

IMAGE Boutique Awards: Where to buy the best accessories in Ireland

 A recent jewellery-box clear out has sent me on a hunt to find sophisticated and fun jewellery that…

By Niamh ODonoghue

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EDITORIAL

A sneak peek inside the IMAGE Boutique Awards winners lunch

It has been a mammoth few weeks for independent retailers around the country campaigning for the eleven coveted…

By Niamh ODonoghue

FASHION

Conceal and reveal: Ten cold shoulder blouses to survive the humidity

Is the era of the Angelina Jolie thigh-high split over? For me, it just might be. On this…

By Niamh ODonoghue

FASHION

Can a crop top ever look professional? Here are three reasons why I think it can

A crop top can be flattering, sophisticated, and no, it doesn't need to involve baring an inch of…

By Niamh ODonoghue

FASHION

Boutique Awards Judge Emma Kelly on her love affair with buying Irish

Voting for our inaugural Boutique Awards is well underway. The task of compiling worthy contendents was no easy…

By Marie Kelly