Don’t miss THE GLOSS MAGAZINE on Thursday February 6, with The Irish Times …
This just might be the year you learn to live a softer life. As hardened attitudes and polarised opinions prevail, isn’t it quite appealing to explore a gentler mode of living?
Fashion designers have softened silhouettes and interior designers are leaning in to frills, valances and deep-pile carpet. Suddenly everything is pink, or taupe, or mocha.
The planing-off of hard edges extends to our social life (remain more fluid, open to new experiences, go with the flow), our travel plans (don’t over-schedule) and even our own psyche (be open-minded, kind).
In The Great Softening, this new mood is sweeping in for spring, with sweet scents and mocha make-up to ease us into the new season.
We profile modern wedding trends and DIY brides, while on the other end of the spectrum is expert advice on divorcing without drama.
Edel Coffey shares book recommendations for quiet February days, writer Joseph O’Connor opens up, and Carol Dyhouse discusses dressing for pleasure in her new book, Appearances: Memory, History, Clothes.
In food and wine, Kitty Coles celebrates citrus season, Ciara McQuillan’s fairytale dining experiences, and Julie Dupouy explores Sancerre’s new energy.
Plus, Ed and Laura Miller’s life in Tuscany, storytelling events in historic houses, and see inside designer Gabriella Cortese’s pretty Paris pad.
For all of this and much more, don’t miss THE GLOSS MAGAZINE with The Irish Times on February 6.
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