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Nina Dobrev, star of the Vampire Diaries, reached a whopping 10 million followers on Instagram this week. 

In order to celebrate her amazing achievement, the brown-eyes actress posted a video to her profile, thanking her fans.

"To show my gratitude, I have decided to do 10 million shots. This is for you guys" she joked. 

While no actual alcohol was consumed (sad-face), Nina filmed what appears to be a downward spiral. 

The video counts down the shots, and by the time she reached 800, Nina is out for the count.

This hilarious mock video has racked up 1.3 million views in just one day, with over 6000 fans commenting it. 

You go girl, and congrats on all those followers. 

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Is it just us or is getting new stationary bizarrely comforting?!

We love buying a new notepad or fancy pen here in Shemazing! HQ, but wait until you see the new Harry Potter notebooks (you're going to DIE).

Moleskine is making note-taking as magical as can be with its new Harry Potter-inspired collection.

Staying true to HP form, there's an Expecto Patronum journal which references the spell wizards use for protection against Dementors.

This one is burgundy in colour and has Harry's patronus, a stag, on the front cover.

The second journal is Marauderer's Map, which has the enchanted parchment Harry is given in The Prisoner of Azkaban on its front cover.

It also has footsteps (that don't move, unfortunately) and the famous line, "I solemnly swear I am up to no good" written across the front.

If you'd love one of these for the office, college or school, Muggles can buy them here for €22.90.

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We all love a bank holiday, sure who doesn't want an extra day off work and a long weekend to relax and recuperate?

Well, Ireland has the lowest number of public holidays in the EU, and we need more.

According to Breaking News, both businesses and politicians think we should all get more and another public holiday needs to be created.

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MEP Brian Hayes is trying to highlight this fact and said that while companies should be consulted about an extra holiday, they should not be reluctant to give workers another one.

"A well-motivated workforce is the most important thing (employers) need to make sure they keep the economy going. It's a win-win if we come to an agreement.

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"I don’t accept the argument I've heard that this will lead to an economic catastrophe. It's a very small measure, but it's an important measure."

Do you think we need another public holiday? And if so, when?

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are one of the most out-there celeb couples at the moment, and they certainly upped their Halloween game last night.

The pair attended Kate Hudson's Halloween party and went dressed as Hillary and Bill Clinton.

They were joined by a whole host of stars including, James Corden, Emma Roberts, Jessica Alba, and Isla Fisher, but by far they had the best costume of the night.

Before Katy left for the party she shared a hilarious photo of being pampered as Hillary on Instagram.

 

Having a little pre party before I take office #IMWITHME Cheers to @svedkavodka  #howtosvedka @hillaryclinton 

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She captioned the snap: "Having a little pre party before I take office #IMWITHME."

We don't think any couple can top this costume.

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Hands up if you secretly wish you were a unicorn!

Now, while that may be physically impossible, these stunning makeup brushes may help you feel like the mythical creature you truly are! 

The lovely ladies at Unicorn Lashes have created a collection of makeup brushes, and they are the COOLEST thing we have ever seen. 

The handle of each brush resembles a unicorn horn, while that hair of the brushes are dyed a rainbow of beautiful pastel colours. 

To top it all off, the brushes are actually brilliant quality, AND they come in a diamond shaped brush bag… because DUH! 

For the reasonable price of £45, you get 10 gorgeous unicorn brushes, and the groovy carrier case to keep them safe. 

Sadly, the brushes are currently sold out, but the will be back in stock in December… just in time for Christmas. 

We'll be waiting…

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It's the time of year when the nights are shorter, the mornings are darker and the weather is colder. 

Thankfully, it's not all doom and gloom during Winter, as the footwear choices are ENDLESS. 

Ankle boots are everywhere this year, and we've compiled a list of our 10 favourite pairs.

YAY for pay day…

Animal instinct 

Can anyone ever go wrong with leopard print boots? The answer is no! These gorgeous babies are available now on ASOS.

Fantastic fringe

We love these loafer-esque boots from Topshop

Metallics 

Totally obsessed with the idea of wearing shiny gold boots? Get to River Island, before these sell out! 

Classic black

Every woman should have a pair of classic black ankle boots. This pair from Zara literally go with EVERY outfit. 

All that glitters

Boohoo have absolutely nailed it with these gorgeous glittery ankle boots. Guaranteed to add a spark to an all-black ensemble. 

Embellishment

In our eyes, Zara can do no wrong, and these boots are a proof of that.

Velvet please

This season is all about velvet, so why should your shoes be an exception? These gorgeous boots from Office are the perfect addition to the wardrobe. 

Jacquard loving

Embrace your inner royal with this pair of jacquard boots from Mango!

Snake skin

You'll feel super exotic rocking these beauties! New Look, we thank you! 

Stars in your eyes

We have no words to describe these beautiful boots from Public Desire

 

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When it comes to Halloween costumes for small kids, toddlers and babies, there's not much you can work with.

Sure, pop on a pumpkin baby babygrow, or a tiny witches hat and everyone will swoon over them no matter what.

We have to say that Chrissy Teigen's tot did a good job of being a hotdog and a princess, but we kinda love this little kid even more.

Take a look at this adorableness:

He's a stickman! So simple but so brilliant, and it's definitely guaranteed some laughs.

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To be honest, paint is never really a topic of discussion here in Shemazing HQ. That is, until this little collection came along.

Dulux have come out with a Made By Me range and it contains all the sparkle under the sun.

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The colours the paints come in are Disco Pink, Copper Glitz, Gold Rush, Star Dust, Scarlet Sparkle, Silver Shimmer, Sparkling Silver and Steel Diamond.

Aren't they dreamy?

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They're not supposed to be for covering a whole wall, but are intended for painting over a mirror frame, or boxes or vases or basically anything you want.

We think our houses are soon going to be covered in this.

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Quirky shoe brand Irregular Choice have launched a collection of whimsical shoes inspired by Cinderella. 

Before you even ask, they are not made of glass because that would be totally impractical… but they are gorgeous. 

The collection is made up of 15 ornate pairs of shoes that are inspired by the Disney classic.

The best part? THEY LIGHT UP…

The brand have previously done Alice in Wonderland and Star Wars collaborations, so they definatey know what they're doing. 

The shoes are available online, and prices start from €110.

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo…

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Bette Midler just won Halloween.

The actress gave us the ultimate throwback last night when she dressed up as her Hocus Pocus character, Winifred.

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The 70-year-old was out to attend the Hulaween Party last night at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Bette recently opened up about the 1993 flick, saying she's baffled as to why it didn't get a spin-off.

“For the life of me, I can’t understand why there’s not a sequel.

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“You don’t get to see women doing slapstick too much, and in the movie you can see that we’re having a blast…All the shackles were off…and we were allowed to be as wild as we wanted to be. It was a perfect storm of fun.”

We don't understand either! A sequel NEEDS to be made.

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Halloween can be pretty stressful, trying to come up with a really impressive costume.

The thing is, there are so many really easy costumes out there that still look fantastic.

So if you still have no clue what you're dressing up as, take a look at these last minute costume ideas…

Skeleton

This look is really easy to do, and super creepy. 

Creepy doll

All you need for this look is your normal makeup, and two pairs of fake eyelashes. OH! and a terrifying stare… 

Deer

This is SUCH a pretty makeup look. You can also use twigs from your garden as antlers, so it's an eco-friendly costume. 

Black cat

This look will take you all of five minutes, and you will be absolutely purrfect. 

Vampire

Literally just add blood to your normal makeup for this look. Simple yet effective.

Mermaid

Emmm… yes please. This simple and gorgeous mermaid tutorial is EVERYTHING. 

Happy Halloween everyone! 

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Laura Whitmore had to bow out gracefully from last week's Strictly Come Dancing due to an ankle injury.

The Bray native will take to the dance floor again tonight but has admitted she's lost a lot of confidence in herself.

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She told the Irish Mirror: “I am a really confident person when it comes to presenting on TV but I’ve lost it.

“I feel like I’m not 100% me. When you start the show you’re so out of your depth.

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“I felt terrible last Saturday but I’ve given myself a new lease. You can only do your best.

“The support from everyone willing you on makes such a difference," she added.

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