Easter Made Easy

Easter is an egg-citing time with the spring in full swing and summer on the way.

Banish the winter blues and embrace the season with the help of our ultimate Easter Life & Style Guide.

1. Think sleek and chic with spring’s definitive fragrance - CHANEL No5 EAU PREMIERE (75ml and 100ml), Boots

A decidedly lighter, fresher and softer interpretation of N°5, CHANEL No5 EAU PREMIERE is a silky-smooth harmony of notes that reveals the delicate facet of the world-renowned fragrance.

2. Think Bananarama, headscarves and peg leg denim - Dorothy Perkins Purple Batwing Top

80s Retro is one of the seasons hot looks, but you don’t have to be super cool to pull it off. By simply taking a few key pieces, the look can work for all ages. Chose one of Dorothy Perkins batwing tops for a more subtle disco look, sure to make a classic 80s statement.

3. Think Audrey Hepburn meets Rhianna - Dunnes Stores Frill Mac in Hot Pink

The mac is back and nobody does it better than Dunnes Stores, the perfect light trench for the spring/ summer seasons unpredictable weather.

4. Think footwear - Wicker Style Wedge in Deep Blue, New Look

Pair Pepe peg leg denim jeans with New Look’s towering wicker wedge, the height of seasonal comfort and style.

5. Think kitchen sink - North South Pushlock Bag, Penneys

This green patent bag with padlock is the crucial spring over the shoulder kitchen sink holder.

6. Think relaxing reading in the spring sun - Eason Once in a Lifetime by Cathy Kelly

Kenny’s Department Store‚ with its handsome Edwardian façade and unique cherry picked goods‚ is the jewel in the Irish town of Ardagh′s crown. Star Bluestone sells her beautifully crafted tapestries at Kenny’s. Made with natural dyes‚ they embody her mother earth spirit and creative vision. She has a special reason for caring about Kenny’s beyond her sales. Meanwhile for Ingrid Fitzgerald‚ hotshot political interviewer and wife of David Kenny‚ the store is the ′other woman′ in her marriage. With her children leaving home and her career blossoming‚ she is worried by the toll the store is taking on her husband. Charlie Fallon‚ one of David’s staff‚ is one of the first to hear the rumour that Kenny’s is faced with a takeover bid. As the threat of closure looms and with an owner who doesn’t seem his usual self − what does the future hold for the women who are bound together by its fortunes?

7. Think Denim Domination! - Pepe Jeans Mercure Loose Jeans

With jeans back on the fashion agenda this season thanks to the divine denim seen at Mulberry and Balmain, it’s good to know that Pepe Jeans have got the trend sewn up.

8. Think to capture the moment - Pixi Foto Professional Photography

Capture a special moment with Pixi Foto. Look out for the latest Pixi Foto promotion. To book an appointment visit the Marshes studio, alternatively call (042) 933 9428.

9. Think colour - Lurex Stripe Beaded Scarf, River Island

Neon’s and acid brights will liven up even the dullest of days. Team with spring florals for a fresh, cool look.