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You and your other half have been planning this romantic weekend away for ages.

You’re really excited to explore a new place together as well as getting some romantic time alone together – so don’t forget anything!

1. Picnic basket
Many hotels will set you up with some lovely food you can take away on a day trip with you. So romantic!

2. Champagne
Celebrate in style. If you’re feeling extra fancy why not pop some strawberries in too.

3. Massage oil
Take turns massaging each other for a romantic and relaxing weekend to remember.

4. Sexy lingerie
It’s a special occasion so dress up to make it even more memorable.

5. Fun games
Strip scrabble anyone?

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Made In Chelsea is getting a transatlantic makeover as the cast head to New York for a new spin-off series.

The cast are set to bring their drama and designer threads to the Big Apple for a special six-part series, which will be hitting our screens this August.

It’s not yet known which members of the cast will be heading stateside to film the series, though one name we can rule out is former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Ollie Locke, who said he won’t be returning to the show.

We can’t wait to see if the women of New York fall for the charms of Spencer Matthews and partner-in-crime Jamie Laing.

Executive producer of the show Sarah Dillistone said, “We’re very excited about the world of Made In Chelsea travelling to America. New York has a scene buzzing and sophisticated enough to rival Chelsea, so it feels like the next natural step.”

“We’re going to see the cast out of their bubble for the first time since the show began and I’m sure the result will be nothing like we’ve seen before,” she said.

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Spring is now in full swing so it is a good time to invest in a new perfume that will ensure you put a little spring in your step.

Here are three great scents to go for this new season:

Blooming Bouquet, Miss Dior
This floral scent has essences of mandarin, white musk and the rose Damascus to really make you feel like spring is finally here.

Cherry Blossom, Guerlain
A tribute to the symbol of spring – the cherry blossom – this perfume mixes cherry, lilac and jasmine to create a beautiful fresh scent. The pretty bottle will make you want to carry it around with you every where you go. Unfortunately, it is only available exclusively from Harrods so you might just have to make a trip to London if you want this.

Daisy Eau So Fresh Delight, Marc Jacobs
The charming Daisy Eau So Fresh Delight has been launched in collaboration with Coty. The fragrance has a soft, fruity floral scent that lingers on the skin after just a few spritz.

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L – r : Blooming Bouquet, Miss Dior; Cherry Blossom, Guerlain; Daisy Eau So Fresh Delight, Marc Jacobs

 

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Brittany Murphy’s last ever movie will finally hit the big screen – more than four years after her death.

Described as a thriller about love gone wrong, Something Wicked stars Brittany as a psychiatrist attempting to uncover sinister forces causing a newly-wed couple’s relationship to fall apart.

Murphy died in 2009 after collapsing at her LA home. The coroner determined the primary cause of death was pneumonia, but said multiple drug intoxication was also a secondary factor.

The movie will first be released in on April 4th in Eugene, Oregon – in honour of where it was filmed – and will be shown at various cinemas in the coming weeks.

Producer Joe Colleran praised Murphy’s acting in a 2011 interview with USA Today, calling a moment in the film “one of the best scenes of her career.”

Something Wicked also stars One Tree Hill’s Shantel VanSanten and Pretty Little Liars Julian Morris.

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Sitting at a desk for 8.5 hours can be not only hard on the mind but hard on the body also.

If you don’t have time to fit in a workout before or after work then why not try and fit one in during work?

These easy moves will stretch those muscles and help you to rid fatigue too.

They are also subtle enough not to make you look strange. Yay!

1. Leg extensions
Just stretch your leg out while sitting on your chair and pulse it for 15-20 seconds each side.

2. Desk dips
Face your back to your desk and put your palms on the table with your elbows facing out and dip like you would a regular tricep dip. Do 20-30 reps if you can!

3. Chair squats
Squat until you can feel the chair beneath you and then rise again. Repeat 10-20 times.

4. Arm waves
Just hold your arms out to each side and shuffle your wrists from side to side. Repeat 20-30 times.

5. Wall sit
Sit against a wall for as long as you can hold it.

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Just when you thought the Pharrell Williams hit Happy couldn’t be any cheerier, you’re proven wrong.

The Pet Collective has made the song even happier by re-writing the tune for cute pooches.

With adorable lines such as “I might be waggy, but I want to play,” and, “Wag along if you feel like your tail is chasing you,” the Puppy & Doggy Version of Pharrell’s jaunty track is just the ticket when you’re feeling blue.

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Even though it might seem like the easiest task in the world, Mary-Kate Olsen said that she has only learnt how to brush her hair as recently as last week.

The Olsen twin who originally started out as a child star has now become a big influencer in the fashion world, even owning three fashion lines with her sister Ashley.

But Mary-Kate confessed that she’s not great when it comes to managing her own beauty regime: “You know, the truth is I feel like I just learned how to brush my hair like last week!”

Ashley however, says she’s more confident when it comes to her beauty skills: “I think I’m pretty good at doing other people’s make-up. I think after getting my make-up done for so many years, I’m pretty good at that. My friend actually also made me cut her hair the other day and that didn’t look too bad either.”

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Ever wondered what London looks like from King’s Reach Tower? Or what Chicago looks like from Legacy Tower? Well, thanks to a group of explorers who call themselves Place Hackers you can.

Place hacking is an actual thing and involves a group of adrenaline junkies that go to dizzying heights and scary edges across the world all in the name of fun. They explore old military bases, sewers, power stations and skyscrapers under construction.

Talking to Mother Jones, Bradley Garrett author of Explore Everything: Place Hacking the City the latest craze isabout going into places that are essentially off limits and, because they are off limits, have been relatively forgotten.”

The thrill seekers don’t vandalise or wreck the place, they simply explore and document so we can see the world like it’s  never been seen before.

However, if you don’t have a head for heights we recommend you give these photos a miss…

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Chris Martin will be joining the judging panel of America’s version of The Voice.

The show announced that the Coldplay singer will be participating as a guest judge in the “battles” rounds which start at the end of March.

Martin main role will be as a universal advisor helping singers on their vocal technique as well as their stage presence.

Chris Martin joining the judging panel could also help in promoting Coldplay’s latest album which is set to release in May.

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Two days after the designers death, it had been revealed that L’Wren Scott had planned on announcing the closure of her business today.

According to friend and fashion critic Cathy Horyn, Scott like many small designers had difficulties in managing her business.

Horyn said their friendship was tested as a result of the advice she had given Scott regarding her business problems last year.

“After hearing her troubles, I told her she should give herself a time limit to resolve matters or get out. Putting her health in jeopardy because of stress was not worth it, I told her.”

Horyn said she only learnt about Scott’s business decision after hearing about the designer’s death.

“Still, as painful as the decision must have been for her, I wouldn’t draw any conclusions from it about her state of mind.”

Horyn also said to rumours surrounding a possible break up between L’Wren and her Rolling Stones partner Mick Jagger were “rubbish”.

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A new drive-in cinema opened in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, last weekend.

But don’t worry, you haven’t missed it yet! The drive-in is planning to screen many movies over the coming ten months.

The drive-in cinema, being run by the Underground Cinema and the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company  first opened on the 15th of March with a screening of Grease with subsequent screenings of movies such as Back to the Future and The Commitments over the bank holiday weekend.

The films screened at earlier times are family friendly while the later times are for an older audience. The drive-in cinema will also feature Irish movies as well as cult classics.

Get to planning your perfect date!

There are a further four screenings planned for the end of March as follows:

Despicable Me 2, 29th March @ 7pm
Aliens, 29th March @ 9pm
Monster University, 30th March @ 7.45pm
Casablanca, 30th March @ 9.45pm

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Pamela Anderson has revealed that thanks to the internet her sons know all about her sex tape with ex Tommy Lee.

Pamela said she doesn’t know if her sons have seen the famous sex tape but definitely know it exists: “They know about everything. Stupid Internet. I don’t know why everyone is so impressed with it.”

The Baywatch star also revealed why she has an attraction to bad-boy musicians such as Tommy Lee and Kid Rock.

“I didn’t know what I was doing. I just kind of became that thing. The hair, that rock-star kind of lifestyle, just living a dream. It kind of took over. It started out very innocent and then I turned into a cartoon character. And I started to feel like a cartoon character.”

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