Bag Ladies Weighty, buff, buckled fit may sound like we're describing the Marlboro Man, but in fact, they're our priorities when handbag shopping this season.

Top of the wish-list are any of Chloe's autumnal offerings. They're heavyduty fabulous, and come with that all-important padlock which raises the owner to the fashion savvy echelons of Kate Moss. True, there may be a choice between eating/heating for a month as prices start around the 700 mark, but as we all knowf no pain, no gain.

Counter Productive Fans of Origins' heavenly cosmetics, skincare and lifestyle products will certainly be giving something back to the community if they go on a big spree on Wednesday, 14 September. This is Origins' 10th birthday, and to mark the event, the brand is donating 100% of all sales generated on its counters in Arnott's and House of Fraser, Dundrum, to Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin. A seriously applaudable move. We suggest you stock up on any of the 'Ginger' range, its Peace of Mind balms, Peace of Mind skin savers, Clean Sheets scented candles and seriously effective salt scrub.

Boys to Men "Everybody f Rock your bodyf" Okay, you may now officially be too old to wave luminous wands, or wear glittery deely boppers. . . Especially on the Sabbath day, but Sunday, 23 October is a chance to re-live the brilliance that was the Backstreet Boys as they play in The Point. Yes, they all grow up so fastf and yes, they're all probably out, or married, or bothf but a chance to sing 'Quit Playing Games' with Nick, Brian, Howie, AJ and Kevin is just too good to miss. Tickets on sale now.

Phat Club If the bikini diet never quite got underway this summer, all's not lost. Unislim launches its latest plan . . . The Low GI Bodyfat Challenge . . . this month, which is guaranteed to knock you into shape. Sign on for a six-week session and in addition to a healthy eating plan to shift inches as well as pounds, you also get goals to work towards every week, admission to weekly classes and a free bodyfat monitor to assess the damage . . . and thus the rewards . . . at home. Priced at 50 for the full course, details of your nearest Unislim meeting can be found at www. unislim. com or tel: 1850 60 30 20.

Flexible Friends You've been putting it off for years, but it looks like you're running out of excusesf. The world has gone yoga mad, and with the opening of The Yoga Room on Merrion Road, Dublin 4 it's time to get with the programme. Offering 700 square foot of studio space, there will be over 30 classes a week . . . from popular types like Ashtanga and the very gentle Hatha yoga to Pilates, post-natal and, a first in Ireland, Vinyasa Flow yoga . . . a more challenging, physical variant that changes session by session.

Opening on 12 September, The Yoga Room will offer introductory courses as well as cool clothes for adults and (wait for it) 'yoginis'. For more information, call 01-219 6666 or check www. yoga. ie.

Pole Position Those 'in the family way' should be pleased to hear about the arrival of Daisy and Tom to Ireland. One of the UK's most unique children's stores, this is where you'll find everything from the uber-cool Bugaboo Buggies (as favoured by all our favourite 'Hello!'

Magazine celebrities) to furniture, clothes and toys. Plus there's kids hairdressers, a story-telling corner, a big play area and nursery advisory service. Recently open in Dundrum Town Centre, Daisy and Tom also does an excellent mail-order catalogue for those who can't be bothered to carry everything home. To celebrate the launch, we have a 500 voucher to offer a Sunday Tribune reader, or family of readers. Spend it as you will . . . on lots of small items or on a more substantial piece. To enter, simply email your name, address and phone number to hotshots@tribune. ie with the words 'Daisy and Tom Competition' in the subject box by 10am, Tuesday 6 September 2005.

Mini-movies Dublin's Darklight Festival always comes laden with plenty of chinstroking and credibility as it offers a chance to see work by many rising mixed-media stars. With sections including filmmaking, video, graphic design, post-production, art, music and animation, the 2005 festival sees the launch of The Nokia Darklight Pocket Movies Challenge. Entries must be under five minutes long and suitable for wireless delivery to the small screens of mobile phones.

Prizes are cash and awarded in two categories . . . professional ( 3,000) and student ( 1,000). For more information on entering, email competition@darklight-filmfestival. com.

Closing date: Friday 30 September That's Life It's one thing when every week becomes the same, but when every weekend follows suit, it's seriously time for a change.

Cork-based life coach Ann Kelly is one of those non-invasive power houses that helps bring balance and meaning back to her clients' lives through her one-on-one consultations, and intensive group courses. Her next series of 'White Space Retreats' happen between September 17 and 23 in a large thatched cottage in Connemara. Plenty of space and time to reflect on life and plan the next, and most effective methods for world dominationf Or perhaps a pay risef or a new jobf or a happier home lifef For course details (weekend, five and seven-day options) and more, contact Ann Kelly on 021 435 4725 or www. yourworldyourway. com Melanie Morris hotshots@tribune. ie