LITERARY LOVER Áine Toner’s love affair with books
Áine's Top 10 'Quotes'
'Pictures of perfection, as you know, make me sick and wicked,'
wrote Jane Austen to her niece, Fanny. This keeps me amused on...
RULES SMULES! Why we owe those feisty fashion renegades our wardrobe freedom
Let’s hear it for the rule breakers. Those rebels who ignore tradition and go their own way. Say what you like about preserving standards...
HIJABI BARBIE A symbol of repression or a sign of inclusiveness?
There’s a new Barbie in town and she’s wearing a hijab to cover her head, chest and hair. The Mattel doll is based on...
WHERE’S KATE MIDDLETON? AND WHY IS THE MEDIA GASLIGHTING US WITH ENDLESS LIES?
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What is going on with the British Royal family? They are behaving in a manner that...
BRANDO’S MENTOR The legacy of acting guru Stella Adler
In Spring 2017, Irish actress Jenn McGuirk received a scholarship to the iconic Hollywood school Stella Adler Academy of Acting and...
SNEAK PEAK Behind the scenes on Catriona Hanly’s new season shoot
The majestic Kilronan Castle in Co Roscommon provided a fitting backdrop to a unique fashion shoot for Irish designer Catriona Hanly’s opulent creations. Exquisite.ie’s...
CARAVAGGIO AND VERMEER The National Gallery’s exceptional return
The Historic Wings of the National Gallery will re-open in June after more than six years undergoing a complete refurbishment and renovation. It's being...
BOWIE DUFFY Exhibition by the late photographer who captured this iconic image
Dublin's Ebow gallery has reopened after a five year hiatus to play host to the Irish instalment of the ‘Bowie by Duffy’ exhibition. The show...
CHILD’S PLAY When is the right time to discuss money?
My five year old Patrick is known to say, 'Just buy another one,' after the breakage of a toy/glass/vase/lipstick/shall I go on? The poor...
HARVEY WEINSTEIN Why do we tolerate the intolerable?
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The recent Harvey Weinstein revelations have thrown up many questions about why society facilitates adult bullies and sexual predators. Blogger Laurie Morrissey...
