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Galway Advertiser

November 16 2006

NEWS

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FASHION

BEAUTY

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H E A LT H

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LIFE

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If you have hearing difficulties, you may be interested in the latest addition from eircom. Specially designed for people who are hard of hearing or who suffer from hearing loss the eircom dB30 telephone boasts many audio enhancing features. It features an extra loud ringtone (you can increase the volume up to 30 times the standard volume) and large buttons and is suitable for the visually impaired as well as the hard of hearing. Other features include a "tone selector" to maximise clarity and a signal processor which minimises background noise. The large dial pad includes 12 single touch memory buttons for storing frequently used telephone numbers and a visual ring indicator. The dB30 telephone offers people with a hearing or visual impairment an important means of staying in touch with family and friends. The phone is also proving popular with customers who work in noisy work environments such as factories and garages due to the extra

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loud ringer and amplified handset. It comes with a two year warranty and retails at 64.95 including VAT and delivery. If you are an eircom social benefit scheme customer currently renting a standard telephone, you can exchange your existing one for this. For further information freephone 1800 202 073 or visit www.eircom.ie/talktime

Helping hearing impaired people stay in touch

Nights in white satin
There may be a chill in the air but do not let that put you off dressing up to the nines this autumn. Before you don your winter woollies how about giving some of the season's other top styles a look-in? City shorts are big for daywear, according to German brand Steilmann which recently launched its latest collection. A favourite of Hollywood starlets, these are a must-have right now. Teamed with patterned tights and a blouse or long-sleeved T-shirt, they make the perfect outfit for a relaxed Saturday afternoon. Worn with a matching jacket, crisp shirt and knee-high boots, they also make a great alternative to the usual office wear while a pair of sky-high heels and a glitzy top will turn the shorts into a stylish party outfit. Jeans make their presence felt also, worn tucked into boots and teamed with a cosy sweater and stylish parka or paired with a well-cut tweed or boiled wool blazer.
Green parka 140, fuchsia knit 70 and Steilmann jeans 100

Masculine shapes tend to dominate office wear looks with a basic colour palette of black and grey. This is softened by luxurious yet hard-wearing fabrics such as velvet, wool and tweed. The result is office-wear that will get you noticed in the boardroom but keep you comfortable and last for seasons to come. Steilmann pulls out all the stops when it comes to dressing up to meet the night. The accent is on full-on glamour. Shimmering fabrics such as taffeta, satin and silk are used to create beautiful dresses and separates in a range of jewel colours including amethyst, jade and sapphire. Steilmann's latest collection is available from Choice boutiques at the Galway Shopping Centre, Anthony's Ryan's, Shop Street, The Sweater Shop, Abbeygate Street, Ali Run, Gort, Mary's Fashions, Mountbellew, K Connelly, Ballinasloe, Fahy's,Tuam, Govannas, Portumna, La Vida, Oranmore and Standun's, Spiddal. Telephone (01) 4290900 for further stockist information.

Chocolate wool jacket 140, chocolate camisole 45 and Steilmann jeans 100.

All about Eve
Fed up with plastic bra straps? Then, maybe it's time to make the switch to Eve's Bra, the strapless, backless bra that promises not to let you down. It is available in natural and black and comes in sizes A, B, C and D. The adhesive is bonded to the material so will not rub off. It can be washed often and still retains its stickiness. It costs 29.95 and is available from Debenhams/Roches Stores and local fashion and bridal shops.

Topaz silk taffeta dress 140

Billion Dollar Babes pre Christmas extravaganza
encil in Saturday November 25 in your diary if you are a dedicated follower of designer fashion, not to mention bargain hunter. That's the date Billion Dollar Babes, the world famous designer sale, takes place in Dublin. Since it began five years ago, BDB has become a worldwide fashion phenomenon with exclusive invitation only events in LA, New York, San Fran, Chicago, London and Dublin. Check out what the organisers term this "shopping paradise for bargain lovers who want to save a buck (or, in many cases, hundreds and thousands)". There will be a feast of autumn/winter styles from some of

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the world's top labels on offer, including designer garments, shoes and accessories from Gianni Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, and Aideen Bodkin at "outrageously discounted prices". The organisers stress this is not an ordinary sample sale, it will feature makeovers, hairstyling, etc. The event which takes place at Custom House Quay, Docklands IFSC, Dublin 1 is invitation only - there is a 4 fee which goes to Action Breast Cancer. To obtain an invitation guests must register online at www.bdbinvite.com Log on to www.billiondollarbabes.ie for further information.