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Gifts for Him
Deodorant Sets: The running joke about receiving a Lynx Africa set from every female relative is told each year but this is unfair. We get given them because of how versatile they are as a gift. Read more…
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Gifts for Her
Beauty bits: If you want to stray from the typical Boots Christmas sets, try something a bit different instead, like makeup brushes. Any makeup lover would be beyond happy to receive a Real Techniques set under Read more…
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Christmas in Retail
You’re standing behind the till, queues upon queues of people facing you, some of whom don’t even bother to mutter the word hello. You greet every customer with a smile and engage in the same Read more…
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How to have an Irish Thanksgiving
While Thanksgiving may primarily be an American tradition, it shouldn’t stop us from celebrating the holiday’s ideals. There are lots of lessons to be learnt and ways to celebrate. Heck you can even simply treat Read more…
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The Finest Fixing Sprays
After trying mist after mist, Setting Spray connoisseur Áine Monk has decided the best two to buy Having your makeup move about is a thing of the past with the use of setting sprays. These Read more…
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The Vegan Student’s Handbook
There was once a time where vegans were stereotyped as socks and sandal wearing tree huggers, who only wore tie-dye and probably grew illegal plants in their basements – but not anymore. The 2016 vegan Read more…
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Safe Skating
The ice-skating rinks in Dundrum, Blanchardstown, and the RDS are officially open for business, and with student discounts and safety equipment provided, it could not be easier to walk (or skate) in a Winter Wonderland Read more…
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Helping the Homeless
Christmas is a time for giving and receiving, however, not all of us are fortunate enough to be in a position to celebrate the festivities of the season. With winter weather a reminder of shorter Read more…
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KENZO x H&M
A jungle inspired collection with bright vivid colours and elaborate animal prints molded into motifs and ruffles is something most people would find peculiar to wear in November. However, this wasn’t the case for the Read more…
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Men’s Health, Mental Health, and Movember
After almost two years with a beard, last Monday night I decided to root out the old razorblade and reveal the baby face hidden beneath the rugged and manly exterior that so many people have Read more…
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Black Friday Bargains
Black Friday is almost upon us, and although primarily an American tradition, it remains one of the biggest dates on the calendar for Irish shoppers. Rachel Farrell takes us through some of this year’s best Read more…
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Khloe Kardashian meets Good American Denim
Reality star Khloe Kardashian and fashion executive Emma Grede launched their new denim collaboration ‘Good American Denim’ last month, alongside their Good American (GA) squad. Good American is a designer jean line created to fit Read more…
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Mental Motivation
It can be easy maintaining a healthy lifestyle when you are an athlete or in training. But most of us average Joes know how tough it can be to get just five sit-ups done in a Read more…
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Making the Marathon
With the Dublin Marathon just a few days away, anxious first time runners will be looking for some last minute tips and advice. Compiled here is a guideline of how to tackle the forty-two kilometre distance. Read more…
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Pumpkin Pottery
Autumn is here which means one thing, Halloween. So grab your pumpkin spice lattes, blanket scarves and get carving some cool and original pumpkins. Here are four hacks on how to make the designing a Read more…
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Killer Clown Craze
As Halloween approaches, the atmosphere becomes more and more sinister. Walking alone in the dark has never been more terrifying. As you’re walking home after a late shift, completely exhausted and ready to jump into Read more…
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Guilt-free Goodies
With Halloween and sweets going hand and hand, here are a few easy and healthy snack ideas to keep your diet on track throughout the holiday.
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Facing Fatal Fears
While the Halloween holidays may seem all fun and games based around the fear factor, our ability to scare and be scared, fear by definition is in fact ‘an unpleasant emotion triggered by the threat Read more…
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Halloween Romance
Horror movie dates are arguably the most daunting dates of all. Not all of us find much pleasure in watching blood and guts splatter all over the big screen. It’s doubtful that a month of Read more…
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Five Trends from Paris Fashion Week
By all means, if you have the money and desire, buy that Chanel robot helmet that opened the show at Paris fashion week. Can I guarantee it will be anything but high fashion for more Read more…
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The Basic Guide
The leaves are turning brown, the cold weather is creeping in, this can only mean one thing: Autumn is officially here, also known as basic season. If you are basic, there is nothing to be Read more…
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Back to Basics with Urban Decay
As a self-confessed make-up addict I have bought almost every eyeshadow palette on the market, from Mac to Maybelline I have found there is always one colour I neglect to use in each of my Read more…
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Getting the Shift: Boys
Locking lips is not always as easy as it seems, there is a skill and tact to the infamous notion we call ‘shifting’ these days, Andrew Byrne and William Dunne talk us through their shifting tips Read more…
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Pokémon Go, Go, Go
If you were out and about at all this summer, you probably noticed a lot of people buried in their phones as they strolled past you in the park. It is not the usual Facebook, Read more…
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Consider Consent
Consent is not a subject that should be lightly tip-toed around, as rape cases rise and reported cases fall, people should not fear standing up for their consent as it is their basic human right. Read more…