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It's that time of year again where our dads get a day just for them – and they deserve a bit of spoiling, don't they?

If your dad is the proud owner of what could easily be a sock shop but this year, why not try and be a bit more imaginative this year?

If you're in this boat, then don't fear – this gift guide is going to swoop in and save the day. 

So let's get cracking…

1. Slim Gold Croc Strap Watch

Slim Gold Croc Strap Watch
M&S, €40.00

2. Mini Crevasse Pack

The North Face, € 90.00

3. L’Occitane Cedrat Fragrance Collection 

L'Occitane, €69

4. Bodum Travel Mug 

Arnotts, €23.16

5. Taste of Dublin ticket

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dublin.tastefestivals, from €15

6. Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine

Blowing the bloody doors off by Michael Caine
Easons, €8.99

7. Fleetwood Mac Greatest Hits vinyl

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Tower Records, €16.99

8. Ralph Lauren Polo Red Men's Eau de Toilette 125ml

Boots, €34.05

9. Adidas Trail Maker

Sports Direct, €82.80

10. Leather Belt

Brown Leather Belt
Next, €17.50

11. BBQ Grill Set And Carry Case

Amazon, €22.16
 

12. Skullcandy Riff Headphones – Blue Speckle Sunset

Skullcandy Riff Headphones - Blue Speckle Sunset
Prezzybox, €‌30.00

 

13. Personalised Wallet

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Etsy, €15.25

14. Smartphone Projector

Smartphone Projector
Prezzybox, €‌20.00

15.  Stevie Wonder concert tickets

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Ticketmaster, €136.65
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Listen up beauty fans.

This time of year is when we want to look out most glam but realise that our bank accounts cannot support this.

So what's a gal to do?

Bargain time, right?

We've gathered a few beauty bits and pieces that won't break the bank but will make you feel like the bell of the ball this festive season.

La Roche Posay Cleansing Christmas Gift Set

Available in selected retailers, €24.00

Too Faced – 'Sexy Prime Time' Makeup Gift Set

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debenhams.ie, €14.00

L'Oreal Paris Millionized Lashes Eye Kit Gift Set For Her

littlewoodsireland.ie, €18.99

Burt's Bees Treat Pot

littlewoodsireland.ie, €10.99

Cruella De Vil Lipstick

Cruella De Vil Lipstick

www.primark.com, €4.00

Cocoa Brown GOLDEN GODDESS Shimmer Oil

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cocoabrown.ie, €11.95

Waxperts Advent Calendar

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waxperts.bigcartel.com, €10.00

BENEFIT Confection Cuties Mini Makeup Trio

arnotts.ie, €17.55

All Covered Under Eye Concealer

All Covered Under Eye Concealer (see shade matching guide)

inglot.ie, €20.00

Luxury Gift Mini Bar Small

bareessentials.ie, €15.00

ELIZABETH ARDEN Grand Entrance Mascara Set

arnotts.ie, €27.00

Mini Hollywood Liquid Lipstick Charms

MINI HOLLYWOOD LIQUID LIPSTICK CHARMS

charlottetilbury.com, €21.00

SMASHBOX Always On Liquid Lipstick Duo

arnotts.ie, €12.60

LANCOME Monsieur Big Mascara Gift Set

arnotts.ie, €24.75

Yves Saint Laurent – 'Elle' eau de parfum natural spray

debenhams.ie, Now € 40.50 – € 52.00, Was € 81.00 – € 104.00

VOGUE NAILS Amazing Manicure & Pedicure Offers at Vogue Nails, Dublin 1

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pamper.ie, RRP from €20Now from €15

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED collection

€72.00, Worth €163.75

Yves Saint Laurent – 'Manifesto' eau de parfum 50ml

Now € 40.25, Was € 80.50

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Buying Christmas presents for your significant other can be especially tricky; you worry they won't like it, not to mention sizing can be a whole other challenge, but really you want to buy them something that will show how much they mean to you.

Not to worry, we've put together our 10 best Christmas gifts for your guy for winter 2018, and each is as wonderful as the next. From skincare, to cologne to amazing experience packages, this list is better than ever. 

He'll definitely be thanking you for getting him any of these crackers, his gratitude will know NO BOUNDS. Hopefully…

1. Smartbox karting experience

Smartbox is the number one gift experience company in Europe, and it's not hard to see why. They aim to give people gifts which aren't material objects; instead they focus on giving adrenaline-fueled memories, romantic getaways and travel tokens as gifts.

It's a great idea to give to a loved one, and we know our significant others would ADORE a karting experience for Christmas.  

Buy: www.smartbox.com
Price: €99

2.  Clarins Men hydra-sculpt

Hydra sculpt focuses on moisturising and firming the skin, sculpting facial features, and uses the energising and soothing Clarins Men complex as well as the Clarins Men Anti-Pollution complex.

Give your man the best possible skin treatment with this gem of a product.

Buy: www.clarins.com
Price:€50

3. My Name Is Ted luxury leather magic wallet- special edition

My Name is Ted use 100% natural, vegetable tanned full grain Italian leather from Tuscany which takes two months to produce. Their newest edition of the Magic Wallet is absolutely gorgeous, is hand-crafted with seven credit card slots, a secret internal cash pocket in black olive with luxury suede lining and Christmas inspired stitching.

Buy: www.mynameisted.ie
Price: €99

4. Clinique for men giftset

Clinique for Men's latest giftset is for all skin types, and is a travel-friendly trio of daily facial formulas which encourage long-lasting hydration. Get your guy the skin products he deserves; this set includes the Charcoal Face Wash, the Cream Shave and the Anti-Age Moisturiser.

Buy: www.clinique.com
Price: €35.64

5. Payot Charcoal Exfoliating Gel

Payot's original black texture combines the super-absorbent properties of charcoal taken from Japanese oak trees with purifying and unclogging effect of kaolin, a well-known soft clay.

Blemishes are drastically reduced after this effective exfoliating gel, which has proven results. Your significant other will thank you after he gets the clearest skin imaginable.

Buy: www.payot.com
Price: €18.65

6. Lab series

The High Performance duo set and the starter series are both perfect gifts for a man this Christmas.

From anti-ageing to oil control; spf to razor burn; targeted solutions to all-in-one multitaskers- The Lab Series' range has definitely got you covered. Their Lab collection is formulated for men's skin, to keep it smooth and supple after shaving and maintain oil balance. 

Buy: www.labseries.com
Price: Duo Set, €55
Price: Starter Series, €27.65

7. Lierac Anti-Wrinkle Repairing Fluid

This revolutionary repairing fluid is for men aged 30 and over, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles over time. After it smooths and perfectly hydrates the skin, it regains its elasticity and tonicity. 

If he's worried about the visible signs of ageing, get him this fluid, trust us.

Buy: www.lierac.com
Price: €30.25

 

8. Delarom Homme Eau Sport 50ml

Delarom are a world-renowned French cosmetic brand, and luckily for men, have released their Homme eau Sport cologne which smells divine.

Since launching the cologne in 2012, the product has become hugely popular and is showing no sign of slowing down. Get your significant other this fantastic gift and he'll be smiling from ear to ear, and smelling even better.

Buy: www.delarom.com
Price: €39.80

9. Smartbox adventure experience package

Probably one of the most fun gifts you can ever give to someone, this package includes over 70 adventure experiences and will be sure to give your adrenaline junkie parter the ride of his life. From helicoper rides, sailing, bungie jumping and windsurfing, there's so much to choose from this wild present.

Buy: www.smartbox.com
Price: €249

10. Irish Socksciety

A quirky and humorous take on the Emerald Isle, the Irish Socksciety is one of the best possible present ideas; they're simple yet fun.

Socks may seem like a very ordinary gift, but not with this brand they're not. Their socks range from business, to Irish humour to Christmas themed, each as hilarious as the next.

They also custom make designs, so you can choose your own special one for your partner.

Buy: www.irishsockciety.com
Price: from €9

Happy shopping, ladies. Whatever you buy your man, we're sure he'll adore it.

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Let's face it – we are all broke.

We don't know where our money goes (ok, so online shopping, daily mocha frappicinos and like, rent, take up a fair bit of cash) but we are kinda freakin' out now that the festive season is almost upon is.

Because, that means buying gifts and it means big spending…or does it?

We've whipped up a few ideas for those of us (read: all of us) that just can't afford to splash out on a mad pressie.

You're welcome.

Gin And Bear It, €10.50, arnotts.ie
The Importance of Being Aisling, €14.99, www.easons.com
Frosty Gingerbread – Yankee Candle, €9.99, candlemania.ie
Revolution Re-Loaded Palette Newtrals 2, €4.50, beautybay.com

 

Travel Mug, €12.00, prezzybox.com 
Fiorelli Rose Gold Filigree Heart Drop Earrings with Clear Crystals, €13.00, littlewoodsireland.com
Burts Bees – Mistletoe Kiss Gift Set, €14.00, debenhams.ie
Mug Cakes book, €9.95, prezzybox.com 
Colour Play Lipliner New Shades, €15.00, inglot.ie 
Hot Chocolate Mug Gift Set, €13.00, next.ie 
The Tequila Mockingbird Kit : Cocktails with a Literary Twist, €7.46, bookdepository.co

 

Mini girls brown leopard print beanie hat, €13.00, riverisland.ie 
Black Patent Quilted Bum Bag, €14.99, newlook.com
Stag Ring Holder, €13.00, €marksandspencer.ie 
Silver Crane Petticoat Tails Tin Filled With 300g Shortbread Petticoat Tails, €8.50, www.boots.ie 
Mini MAC Lipstick, €12.00, brownthomas.com
Soap & Glory Flake Away Body Polish 300ml, €10.00, boots.ie
Heart Jewellery Dish, €6.50, next.ie
No7 Gel Finish Nail Duo, €10.50, www.boots.ie 

 

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Pop culture Halloween costumes are always all the rage every year.

I mean, who wouldn't love getting all dressed up as your fave movie character/social media star/gas meme?

Some of these costume ideas are so 2018 and others are pure classics.

So maybe chuck that weathered witches hat in the bin and forget about those shitty devil ears and embrace something a bit more quirky…

1. Mia Wallace

This is an iconic look, made famous by Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, this look is an easy one if you're in a bit of a last-minute dither. Short black wig, slash of red lippie, white shirt and black trousers and of course, the ciggie for show. Now al you gotta do is the twist with someone dressed as Joh Travolta's Vinny. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mia Wallace ° ° ° ° ° #quentintarantino #tarantino #movie #90smovie #vintagemovies #retro #miawallace

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2. Any Riverdale character 

This cringe-fest on the CW has given us so much Halloween inspo. You could be Betty Cooper – tight high ponytails and granny clothes, or Veronica Lodge – a sixteen-year-old who goes to school every day in a short Blair Walforf-eque dress, heels and a string of pearls.

Jughead Jones is easy – plonk a hat on your head and write 'Southside Serpent' on a black leather jacket. See? So many ideas. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Meet me at Pop's #Riverdale

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3. Mamma Mia!

It was the movie of the summer and you could literally wear something sparkly and say you're one of the characters. However, if you wanna channel Young Donna, think 1970's bohemian style – floaty dresses and flowy skirts, lots of denim and wedge sandals. Don't forget to lash on the jewellery as well and voila.

 4. Cher Horowitz 

She is and always will be a Queen of pop culture. Clueless gave us Cher, the spoilt rich LA kid embodies all that is 1990's teenage hood fashion. So break out that checkered yellow two-piece you must have somewhere and dig up a phone with an antennae. As if!

5. Carrie

One of the most famous gals in cinema horror, bullied teen Carrie White after she gets pigs blood dumped on her is a timeless nod to pop culture. 

Get a white/pale-coloured fancy dress, a sash saying 'Prom Queen' if poss and a plastic tiara. Then just go for it- slather the fake blood EVERYWHERE. The messier the better. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

#stephenking #carrie1976

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6. Ariana Grande

The undisputed Pop Queen of 2018.

This gal has been through a lot so pull that hair up into the highest ponytail possible, slick on that eyeliner and channel the 'God is a Woman' vid. 

7. Steve Harrington

It wouldn't be Halloween without a Stranger Things reference, now would it?

King Steve, Hawkin's resident babysitter, is an easy one – '80s-inspired tight jeans, a grey windbreaker, yellow gloves and whoosh up that hair with some major hairspray. Baseball bat with nails optional. 

8. Michael Myers

This one ahs been popular since the first Halloween movie came out in 1978, however in honour of the final and fab Halloween movie being released this month, we had to include the serial killer that's slashed his way through the teenage babysitters of Haddonfield. 

9. Sabrina the Teenage Witch 

Although we love the '90s Nickelodeon version, thanks to the Netflix reboot Sabrina might become a Halloween staple costume again. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Blow the candles and make a wish. Something witchy is coming your way tomorrow. #CAOS

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10. Hormone Monster from Big Mouth 

If you haven't seen this f*cking hilarious Netflix show, then do ASAP. 

The Hormone Monsters Maury and Connie have quickly become TV show classics and it's so easy to be them this year – all you need is some fake fur, a big wig and some horns. 

12. Meghan Markle 

It wouldn't be a 2018 Halloween if you didn't see at least a handful of Meghan costumes around. 

You can do wedding Meghan were she looked like a Disney princess or Royal Tour Meghan…we'd go for the bride look tho. Classy and fab. Kinda like her.  

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If you've left it last minute to pick your dad up a Father's Day gift (who hasn't?), then fear not, because we have some great ideas right here for you.

From delish whiskey to Batman playing cards and soothing aftershave balm, you're sure to find something here that your dad will love:

 

 

 

If you fancy looking through some more ideas, check out here. And don't forget a card, too!

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Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with fun summer ideas, especially if the weather isn't the best. Here are five plans that will make it a Summer to remember. Time to start making memories.

1. Random Acts of Kindness
You'll feel happy and so will somebody else. Get all the girls involved and make a persons day.

2. Go camping
How often do you spend your sleepovers in the woods? Don't forgot your onesies and marshmallows.

3. Start something new
Zumba? Rugby? Irish dancing? The gym? Go for it.

4. Take a midnight drive to the beach
Romantic or thought provoking, theres no better time to go to the beach. Yes, a little bit chilly, but great fun.

5. Keep a diary
The summer to remember which will definitely be remembered. Maybe don't organise that one with the girls though…

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You’ve been to a billion restaurants, seen every movie and are sick of staying in.

Here are some definitely not boring date ideas that you and your partner will have loads of fun with!

1. Skype date
Just because you’re not together in person doesn’t mean you can’t have a date! Watch a movie together in the background or even cook dinner together (whether it’s the same dish is up to you!).

2. Adventure
Doing something crazy together will make for some really happy memories. Go rock climbing, bungee jumping or even just a good long hike for a fun-filled day.

3. Cookery class
Not only will you learn something but he’ll have no excuse not to be on dinner duty anymore! Who said he can’t cook?

4. Blind gig
Pick out a totally random band you’ve never heard of and go see them. You’ll have a great night and might discover your new favourite band!

5. Late night playground date
Kids don’t need the swings at night! Have loads of fun in a playground and even bring some snacks for an impromptu picnic.

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