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12 signs you and your BFF are peas in a pod

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Jul 3, 2014

You get worried that you’re a bit toooo weird together, but hey, it’a all fun so who cares! Here are the signs that you and your best friend are two of a kind

1. You dare each other to do stupid things
You do really crazy and stupid stuff together, but have the utmost trust in each other.

2. You communicate in your own special way
You have an interesting way of saying I love you and insults are your way of expressing how much your friend means to you. It’s as if complimenting each other isn’t enough.

3. You can tell them anything, no matter how strange it sounds
They’re like an open book and they have literally no filter. You can tell them your deepest darkest secrets, but also disgusting things about your body and they won’t bat an eyelid.

4. You still call each other by your stupid nicknames
You never call them by their full name either it’s a shortened version of their name of just the first letter like D, M or Aido. It’s extrmemely childish, but both of you still think it’s cool.

5. You have to text each other every night before you go to bed
When your friend forgets to text you feel like something has gone wrong, you start to think of what you said to them earlier and if they’re mad at you or not. In reality they just fell asleep and forgot to text you.

6. You ‘literally’ die when you randomly meet each other in public
Meeting your friend when you weren’t planning on seeing them makes your week. You can’t help but cause a scene when you randomly see your friends walking down the street.

7. You know each other’s phone number and Facebook passwords off by heart
After spending so much time with them you know their phone number and every one of their passwords. You don’t memorise them, over time you have been exposed to it so much that they just seem to sink in.

8. If you’re not home, they wait in your house until you come home
You feel so comfortable with each other that if you’re not there when they call they just chill in your house until you do. Your family doesn’t mind either because they love having them over.

9. Your idea of a night-in is wearing pyjamas and watching romantic comedies together
If you’re at home and bored you invite them over to eat junk food and watch movies. It doesn’t matter how you look, so you both wear pyjamas.

10. When you order food you get one portion and share it
You know exactly the type of food you both like so you just order one thing and share it between you. Sometimes you don’t even have to say it and you order a 4 and 1 for the both of you.

11. You know every detail of each other’s sex life
There is nothing that you haven’t already told them about your sex life. Who you shifted last night, who your stalking on Facebook and all the rest of the gory details!

12. When they’re not around you feel like a piece of you is missing
You’re not the same without the creepy look that they give you, or the random things they say on a daily basis. The only thing that comforts you is when you get a text from them.

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S! TV BREAKING: Baby named “Hottest Bachelor”?

Jul 3, 2014

by Alison Egan

Every year People magazine release their much-awaited “101 Hottest Bachelors” list, which includes some of the world’s biggest heart-throbs, such as Ryan Gosling and Jared Leto. This year’s list is a little different however, and here in SHEmazing offices we were shocked to see that an 11 month old baby has made the cut!

Niamh Geaney reports.

Blake Lively has a reason that she wears her hair down all the time

Jul 3, 2014

by Alison Egan

Lots of women use their hair as a safety net to hide behind and it seems that Blake Lively is just like the rest of us, girls.

Blake is young, gorgeous, married to Ryan Reynolds and gives us major envy with her stunning hair, but it seems the 26-year-old is just like the rest of us admitting she uses her hair to hide behind.

The actress says that she uses her hair as a safety net because despite what it may seem, she is a shy girl: “Honestly I am a shy person. My hair is a safety net for me, so I love to have it down and full and relaxed. Often you see people on the red carpet with tight updos, but that makes me feel stiff.”.

The blonde bombshell has a simple hair care routine that involves minimal styling efforts and swears by Kerastas Reflection Chroma Captive Conditioning Hair Masque.

Even if she does use it to hide behind it is a pretty perfect looking shield.

Alexa joins the ‘Free the Nipple” campaign with saucy snap

Celebrity

Jul 3, 2014

by Alison Egan

Alexa Chung became the latest celeb to join the “Free the Nipple” campaign when she posted this photo of herself on her Instagram account.

The IT girl uploaded a beautiful image of herself wearing a sheer bra and high-waisted jeans with the caption: “Free the nipple.”

Alexa isn’t the only one campaigning against Instagram’s nudity rules though, Scout Willis took to the streets of New York recently, completely topless, to demonstrate against the social media sites rules.

We’re big fans of juicing – but this does not sound good!

Jul 3, 2014

by Alison Egan

We would juice nearly anything, but brussel sprouts? No.

Marks and Spencer are going to be selling bottles of sprout juice this October as part of their Christmas range. Sandra Ziles, head of product development in M&S said: “You can’t beat our Brussels sprout juice – we hope it will convert a few non-sprout eaters to the green side.”

Well, the juice isn’t JUST brussel sprouts – it’s got apple and pear juice mixed in with it, so there’s a small chance it’ll taste ok.

Would you chance it?

How to get through a no-shower day

Jul 3, 2014

by Alison Egan

Sometimes we just don’t have the time to enjoy the gloriousness of a shower.

However ,these pretty handy tips will help you get through a no-shower day without smelling like you just rolled around in a bin.

Your hair
For oily hair spray a little dry shampoo onto the roots. Or ,if you don’t have dry shampoo, sprinkle a little baking soda onto your hairbrush and run it through your hair.

Beyond dry shampoo
If you hair has a gone too far to be rescued by dry shampoo you will need to put it into an updo. Braids work just as well.

Use a little soap

If you do have a little time, wash under your arms with soap and water.

Your feet
Feet can smell as sweat builds up so sprinkle a little baby powder into your shoes so the smell won’t linger.

Scented body lotion
When it comes to moisturising your body, go for a scented body lotion that will make you smell clean, even if you’re not.

Baby wipes
Baby wipes are great if you don’t have time to get into a shower or you just don’t have a shower to get into. Wipe the back of your neck, your armpits and knees to get rid of any lingering smells or black marks.

Clothes spray
Spritz a little clothes spray like Febreze onto your outfit. Every little helps.

Above all, make sure you change your underwear there is just no excuse.

Stereotypes of Irish people that just so happen to be true

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Jul 3, 2014

by Alison Egan

So many of the stereotypes of Irish people tend to be exaggerated and untrue. Not these ones however, these are true! All true!

1. We have big families
Well, not every single person but families do tend to be a lot bigger than other parts of the world. Every time you walk down the street with your gran you meet at least five cousins you never knew existed.

2. We’re very welcoming and friendly people
Not that we’re bias or anything, but we’re pretty sure Irish people are the friendliest ever.

3. The Irish swear a lot!
We do, but we do it in a sweet, messing kind of way, you know? Like oh, you cheeky bastard (Translation: Oh you clever lad!)

4. We can’t get enough of those delicious potatoes
Sadly, it’s true. We all have a deep love affair with the potato on a sub-conscious level. Peel it, mash it, boil it, roast it, fry it, EAT it! Potato is the number one vegetable or side dish at every Irish family’s dinner table, even now.

5. We put off stuff all the time
We tend to have a habit of putting stuff on the back-burner. As goes the famous saying: “Ah, sure it’ll be grand.”

6. We all love the drink
It’s what we have become known for all over the world! We start drinking at a very young age, and by the time we’re 18 the novelty is gone.

7. Irish people have the gift of the gab
We do LOVE “the chats.” If an Irish person can say something in 10 words they’ll usually use 100. If you ask us a story, make sure you have the time to hear it!

8. The majority of Irish people think Bono is an eejit
The Irish are proud of many of their own artists and celebrities, like Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Brendan Behan and Glen Hansard, to name but a few. But Bono, the lead singer from U2 is an absolute dose.

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S! TV VIRAL: Toddler gives the best wedding toast EVER!

Jul 3, 2014

by Alison Egan

Who knew the best life advice could come from a toddler? The point we love the most…’don’t be scared when you die’. Watch as this three year old dishes the best wedding toast imaginable!

Help America celebrate the 4th of July with Alex and Ani

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Jul 3, 2014

by Alison Egan

Even though we may not be in America to help celebrate Independence Day, there are others ways to pay homage to our American friends and family.

As Americans gear up to celebrate 4^th July, the Kilkenny Shop is channelling ‘positive energy’ to pay homage to the ever stylish Alex & Ani.

The American brand has been growing incredibly popular in Ireland with its fresh, unique approach to both accessorising and living.

Each bracelet is handmade and thoughtfully manufactured in America which represents one of Kilkenny’s primary ethos of supporting authentic craftsmanship.

They are designed for longevity and to empower the wearer, and are characterised by the brands signature on-trend layering look, from timeless keepsakes and mementos to stylish symbolic accessories and funky beaded designs.

By allowing you to layer and stack your bangles and bracelets to your own style, you can create your own unique, stylish accessories collection.

Founded by entrepreneur Carolyn Rafaelian, Alex & Ani strives to ‘live consciously’ and ‘turn a lifestyle brand into a way of life’.

Prices for Alex & Ani bracelets start from just €26 and are available from Kilkenny Shops nationwide and online.

To help get your collection underway, the Kilkenny Shop are offering FREE delivery with all online purchases over €40.

Alex and Ani Plume Feather Bangle Single Wrap Russian, €63.00

Actress sparks concern over bruised and cut legs

Celebrity

Jul 3, 2014

by Alison Egan

Yikes – we really hope Lindsay Lohan is ok!

The Mean Girls actress was spotted out and about with very sore looking cuts and bruises covering her legs yesterday.

Yesterday was Lindsay’s 28th birthday, but it didn’t look as if she was enjoying the day much as she hung out in NYC.

The actress has been front page news again this week, as it has been revealed that she is suing the computer game Grand Theft Auto due to one of their characters that Lindsay says is based on her.

Is social media ruining your relationship?

Relationships

Jul 3, 2014

by Alison Egan

A study of how much Twitter affects your relationship has been conducted, and the results aren’t good – but don’t run off and delete your account just yet.

Russell Clayton surveyed 386 Twitter users who were in relationships, asking them about how often they use the site and how often they had Twitter-related problems in their relationship. This was defined as arguments due to spending too much time on Twitter or looking at friends’ Twitter profiles. They were also asked about whether any Twitter-related problems resulted in a break-up or divorce.

The results weren’t surprising: heavy use of Twitter was related to Twitter-related conflict and relationship difficulties. Relationship problems were also especially likely to result from excessive Twitter use for couples who had a lot of Twitter-related conflict.

We can’t help but think that Clayton didn’t really need to do a survey to figure this out – it’s all pretty obvious stuff.

However, it’s important to remember that couples who break up over Twitter-related conflict most likely had other problems to begin with, and that’s why one half of the couple got so attached to Twitter, or Facebook, or any of the various social media platforms. So if you’re happy in your relationship, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about!