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Mittens and gloves may keep you cozy but they are highly impractical in so many ways. All that taking them off and putting them on again? We can't be dealing with that.

These hip flask mittens, available online from the US later this month, might be the answer to our prayers. It's basically a drinking flask built into a snug red glove, perfect for all of your winter boozing needs.

Judging by the ad, these are probably intended for warming hot chocolate after a couple of hours on the slopes, we but predict they'd also come in handy on that blisteringly cold walk from the bus stop to the bar, when you need something a little stronger. But that's just us.

The flask zips into a side pocket on one mitten, allowing you to discretely and comfortable sip on your (possibly alcoholic) beverage of choice. 

Don't get too excited though – the flask holds just about 100ml of liquid so it's not going to keep you going for hours. But beggars can't be choosers!

We're adding these to our Santa list NOW.

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Troubled actress Amanda Bynes has told InTouch Weekly that she is engaged!

Amanda sparked rumours of an engagement when she was spotted with a diamond ring but it seems now it has been officially confirmed!

InTouch Weekly report that the actress, who has been having a hard time recently following an arrest two weeks ago, told them: “I am very needy for friendship and I hate men … I can now say I’m engaged … I want to be married and I want to be away from people.”

Her new fiancé is 19-year-old Caleb, and according to the magazine, Amanda can’t wait to start a family: “I want boys, for sure. However many I can pop out. I don’t want a gorgeous girl around. Then I [would] feel way jealous. Ew.”

Oh dear, perhaps someone was pretending to be Amanda when they said that?

There is something very worrying about this so let’s hope she gets any help she may need before walking up the aisle. 

It was confirmed last week that Amanda had dropped out of fashion school and is no longer under the care of her parents. 

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What a TV week! Niamh Geaney is joined in studio by TV fanatics Emma Power and Conor Behan to talk the telly talk. Did you watch Love Hate last night? If not, shame on you! The series is back with a bang and we take you through the highlights. Another explosive weekend for the X Factor contestants was had, were you happy with the finalists chosen? Emma and Conor have a thing or two to say! We also take a look at RTE’s very real reality show Connected and prank show The Fear which has just returned to our screens. Funny or cruel? We tell you what we think. Enjoy!

Join us back here tomorrow for your weekly event guide The Line-Up.

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When he's not starring in thrillers like Gone Girl, he's discussing politics!

Ben Affleck was involved in a very heated debate about Islam with Bill Maher.

Ben calls Maher’s views on the religion into question, saying: “The people who actually believe that you should murder someone if you dishonour the Islamic faith is not with the majority of Muslims at all.”

The actor doesn’t back down and even becomes quite frustrated and shocked as the others voice their opinion.  

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It’s time to say goodbye to the pump well at least for a while anyway and get a good pair of winter boots. There is nothing worse than walking around in wet feet, so now is the perfect time to invest in a good pair of boots that will take you right though to the spring.

Here are five to choose from:

Chelsea boots
These ones from River Island are both stylish and comfy and would look great paired with skinny jeans and an oversized cardi. Available for €45.00

Over the knee
What better way to keep your legs dry on wet days than a pair of boots that go right up over the knee. These gorgeous ones are available from asos for €85.31

Biker boots
Give your outfit a bit of an attitude with a pair of biker boots. They look good with skinnies and a cape or a skirt and tights. These particular ones are available from schuh for €145.00

Chunky heeled boots
If you are after a bit of height, pick up a pair with a chunky heel. Stylish yet comfy, they work with various outfits. These ones are available in Oasis for €88.00

Platform shoe boots
For a more sophisticated look, platform shoe boots are a must. For €25.00 you can’t go wrong with these ones from Dunnes Stores.

 

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Our new daily Fashion TV show 'The Style Show' delivers your daily dose of fabulous fashion! In today's segment "The Fashion Report", our reporter Ciara O' Doherty gives you your weekly fix of fashion news and gossip! In this week's installment we're looking at , and much more! Watch the video above to get the lowdown.

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Our Fashion TV show 'The Style Show' delivers your daily dose of fabulous fashion! In today's segment "The Fashion Report", our reporter Ciara O' Doherty gives you your weekly fix of fashion news and gossip! In this week's instalment we're looking at the perfect Burberry blanket cape dupe from Dunnes Stores, the Saint Laurent show at Paris Fashion Week, and much more! Watch the video above to get the lowdown.

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Watching steamy sex scenes in films can be awkward enough when your mum/dad/nana walks into the room at the wrong moment. If you think that's bad, imagine how cringey they must be for the actors themselves?!

This sliiightly NSFW behind-the-scenes clip from the comedy action flick Stretch starring Patrick Wilson and Brooklyn Decker shows just how un-sexy those scenes can be to film. Shudder. 

As viewers all we are privy to is the few takes that make it to the big screen, carefully edited to make things look as passionate as possible. We don't get to see the 15 other people in the room, the constant spraying of water to make the actors look like they're sweating, or the no-holds-barred feedback after every take. 

Just another reason we're not cut out to be mega-famous actresses. You can take back the Oscar, we don't want it any more!

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Weddings are meant to be this magical day where a man and a woman form and eternal bond. Then you have to actually invite people to the wedding, that’s where things start to unravel. You don’t have control over them and you just hope they don’t do something to ruin the day. Here are the 18 types of people you meet at every wedding.

1. The drunk uncle who thinks he can dance
We all have that uncle that really comes alive at weddings. Always the first one up on the dancefloorafter the bride and groom, give him a few pints and he thinks that he is Michael Flatley.

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2. The hot third cousin that you’ve never met before
You get introduced to him and  you wonder where he crawled out of. Hottie. Oops, did you just say that?

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3. The food critic
They come to a wedding and expect the cuisine to be of the highest standard. Everyone knows you get beef or salmon and that’s about it. They go to a lot of weddings so they are constantly comparing the food from different weddings and of course they have to secretly tell everyone know how bad the wedding cake is.

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4. The “freelance” photographer
Even though the bride and groom actually paid for a proper photographer, there is always that one person who thinks they’re a wedding photographer. They will always be in the background shadowing the actual photographer and saying things like “Alright, now say cheese” and “come on give us a smile”.

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5. The nosey aunt
She is always asking how your love life is and whether or not you are in a relationship. You don’t mind indulging her at first, but after while when she starts talking to you about her sex life you completely zone out.

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6. The raunchy grandmother
She hasn’t been out in years and we mean years, so when she gets a little drink she rekindles her youth. She has really awkward conversations with you, she gives every detail about all the guys she was with back in the day. Every. Single. Detail.

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7. The life coach
They tell everyone about all the countries they have been to and how you have to go there. They’re on a career break so there still “finding” themselves. They are also vegetarian and scoff at everyone else eating their meal and tell them how unhealthy it all is.

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8. The one that got married last year
She has been through it before, so she knows the drill. Unfortunately, this gives her a huge sense of entitlement and she explains how everything should be done. Then of course everyone’s sentence begins with “Well, at my wedding”.

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9. The wedding singer
They’re not actually the wedding singer, but when the night is winding down, they go up on stage and dedicate a song to the bride and groom. They end up completely butchering “I don’t want to miss a thing” by Aerosmith, no one quite has the guts to tell him to get off the stage.

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10. The sobbing mother
It all gets a bit too much for the mother of the bride and the day really gets to her. You would swear you were at a funeral, because she is crying so much. It’s bad enough in the church, but when everyone makes their speeches the waterworks really go off.

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11. The hungover bar man
Hotel and catering staff are always friendly and always have a smile on their face. There is always that one poor soul, that was out last night and looks like death. You crack a joke while you’re waiting for your drink and he is in no mood to laugh. Anytime he goes around to collect people’s glassed he looks like he’s about to get sick.

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12. The “comedian”
This is the loud and obnoxious one at your table that tries to make everyone laugh. At first he’s kind of funny, but by the time the speeches come around you need a smoke. If this guy happens to be you’re best man I feel sorry you, he is going to be incredibly drunk and his jokes are going to bomb.

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13. The creepy cousin
There is always that black sheep in every family that creeps everyone out. They were always a bit odd, but know that they’re older they are even weirder. You just try to stay clear of them  as much as you can, but your parents inevitably end up introducing you to them.

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14. The person that no one invited
No one has a clue who they are and where they came from. They make up some long winded answer about how they know the groom. We all know the real reason: free beer and to pick up girls, both of which they won’t end up getting.

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15. The father of the bride, who ends up falling asleep
After a lot  of drinking and dancing, the father of the bride usually ends up taking a cheeky nap on the chair. They usually do it quite discreetly, when no one is watching. It’s embarrassing though when they fall asleep in the church.

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Frankie Bridge has shared the first stunning photo of her wedding dress on Instagram – and we love it!

Frankie was married to footballer Wayne Bridge back in July, but has only now shared photos of their special day.

The pop star captioned the sweet photo: "What an amazing day."

The Saturdays' singer shared beautiful black and white images of her dress which is strapless as well as a stunning long veil with a headpiece.

Frankie also shared a family snap of herself, husband Wayne Bridge and their little boy Parker, which following on from the first photo, she wrote: "Made even better by this little man."

Aww, it looks like the family had a wonderful day – now where's The Saturdays group wedding shot?!

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There is exciting news for Homeland and House of Cards actor, Corey Stoll as it has been revealed he is engaged!

Corey, who plays Peter Russo in the hit political drama House of Cards, will marry fiancée, Nadia Bowers it was reported by US Weekly.

A source for the publication says that their engagement wasn’t a shock: “Corey and Nadia are such a great couple, she’s an amazing support to him. Everyone is super happy for them.”

Corey will star as Ben Day opposite Charlize Theron in the movie adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s thriller novel, Dark Places

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