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Giant Kenny inflatable costume
October 3, 2010
VOL 27 NO 40
The Fix - This Week's Greatest Hits
Outfit from Reiss
Tea Towel from nofixedabode.ie
Kiehl's new shop on Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
Food from Plenty by Diana Henry
Playstation hub on South William Street, Dublin 2
Dressing Up - Kenny live
It's not too early to start planning an amazing Hallowe'en outfit and it doesn't get much better than a giant Kenny from South Park inflatable costume. Although you'll probably be relived to climb out of it at the end of the night. It's €64.99 from www.partyandjokes.com and there is next-day delivery in Ireland.
Fashion - bag a bargain
Wowser. How can something so perfect cost only €30? A/wear has done itself proud with this red and stone satchel. Ideally we would hold out for a Proenza Schouler but as they're in the region of, oh €1,600 or so, when we want our chic and cheap bag de jour, we're getting this.
Style - skirting the issue
So demure yet so sexy at the same time, this is that rare look that covers myriad occasions. Hot date? Dinner with the girls? Meeting with the boss about time-keeping issues? Check on all fronts. Reiss, we're loving your work. Sweater, €110; skirt, €110; suede bag, €220; shoes, €210.
Homeware - hang them out to dry
We have a theory – and it's a solid one – that the only way to get through housework is to glam it up. Wear something impractical, and promise yourself a cocktail afterwards, even if it's only 3pm. Most importantly, use chic cleaning accessories like these tea towels from nofixedabode.ie (€10 each). Washing up will never seem like a chore again.
Beauty - In for the kiehl
We're thrilled that Kiehl's, one of our favourite beauty brands, has set up shop at 35 Wicklow Street, Dublin, and the timing couldn't be better – we're not sure that we'd make it to the other side of winter without its hero body moisturiser, Crème de Crops. This stuff works. €19.
Cookery - plenty of good ideas
Our new food writer Diana Henry joins the magazine this week (page 34). Derry-born Henry has written five books to date and was voted cookery writer of the year in 2007. More important than her credentials are her moreish, delicious recipes. Her new book, Food from Plenty, is all about creative and inexpensive cooking and it's a must-buy. It's published by Mitchell Beazley and costs €33.
Games - know your station
Like free stuff? Love games? Then take yourself along to 50 South William Street, Dublin, where PlayStation has transformed some empty premises into a state-of-the-art and very cool gaming zone, the PlayStation Hub. It's your chance to experience the new PlayStation Move controller and play a range of PS3 games releases. Go to www.facebook.com/sonyplaystationireland for details.
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