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So, with the cat out of the bag, now we need the ballots in the box!

With the inaugural SHEmazing Awards just around the corner, we've no doubt you have lists upon lists of deserving people, places and products, but who, what and where to choose is the question, right?

As we know you're spoiled for choice, we've decided to take the pressure off by taking a closer look at the categories over the coming days.

And here, ladies, are the first four…

The Pamper Me Award

When you think of spa breaks in Ireland, which destination immediately springs to mind?

Whether it's the treatments, the ambiance or the staff, you're bound to have at least one spot which you would happily return to again and again, right?

Urban, suburban or rural; this spa clearly stands out, and we want to know about it!

The Brow&Lash Salon of the Year Award

Ladies, we like our brows on fleek, and our lashes looked after, so chances are you have a salon which tends to your every need in this regard, and it's time to give them a shout-out!

Whether it's a city-centre establishment or local business you rely on, we need to know who gets your vote, so fill us in!

The Hair Salon of the Year

When you finally find the salon which knows your barnet better than you know yourself, you want to shout it from the rooftops, and now you can.

Like the good folk behind our brows and lashes, you need to nominate the salon which keeps you looking and feeling your best, and you need to do it ASAP!

The Nail Salon of the Year

Whether they’re performing a simple file and polish or providing a full-set of extensions, a good nail salon needs to inspire trust and creativity among its clientele, right?

We're here to celebrate the best nail salon in the country, so it's up to you to tell us which one leaves you feeling chic, slick and pretty kick-ass!

Leinster, Munster, Connaught or Ulster, we need to know who should take the crown!

Ladies, your vote counts, so get nominating now!

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So while we might feel like absolute creeps loving murder podcasts, it's one of our favourite hobbies.

Seriously, if anyone saw our YouTube suggestions they'd think we were plotting something sinister. 

Here are a few of our favourite true-crime podcasts, listen at your own risk: 

6. Real Crime Profile 

The amazing and eery thing about this particular podcast is that involves people who really know what they're talking about when it comes to true crime. 

The podcast features Jim Clemente, a former FBI profiler, Laura Richards, formerly of New Scotland Yards, who is now the Founder and Director of Paladin, the National Stalking Advocacy Service, and Lisa Zambetti, who is the casting director for CBS' Criminal Minds.

The team profile behaviour from real criminal cases to chilling effect. 

5. They Walk Among Us

To sum this one up, They Walk Among Us is a bi-weekly UK true crime podcast that covers a broad range of cases.

Headed up by Benjamin and Rosie, the pair divulge the details of strange and surreal cases, and focuses on UK-based crimes.

As well as laying out the facts, this podcast also brings the crimes full circle, giving details on the criminals and where they are now. It's pretty unsettling stuff. 

4. Casefile True Crime

With a description like "fact is scarier than fiction," you know this series is going to be good. 

The narrator calmly and creepily tells stories of devastating Australian crimes, and we're totally hooked.

Sometimes, in cases where the culprit avoids detection, the narrator speculates on potential theories about whop could have committed the crime. It's quite literally thrilling.

3. Unsolved Murders : True Crime Stories

Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories is a riveting podcast drama that delves into the mystery of true cold cases and unsolved murders.

The podcast reexamines old cases and explores the unsolved in the spookiest and most engaging manner. 

2. Untold

Untold is unique, as unlike many of these podcasts, it examines only one murder. 

The podcast probes the brutal murder of private eye Daniel Morgan in 1987, a case which is one of the most investigated but unsolved in British criminal history.

Another eery aspect of this podcast is that it is headed up by none other than Daniel Morgan's brother Alastair Morgan, along with Peter Dukes. 

1. Actual Innocence

This podcast is unique, as while it focuses on true crime, it is specifically interested in those who have been wrongfully convicted of those crimes.

"Each episode will introduce an exonerated person and the story of how the criminal justice system failed them," the site explains.

If there is anything scarier than being sentenced to life for a crime you didn't commit, we have yet to hear it. 

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Liquid eyeliner is notoriously tricky to apply, so we'll take any help we can get in that area.

Instagram beauty blogger Makeup By Sugar has figured out a one-step way to flawlessly apply liquid liner, and she uses a slightly unorthodox tool to do so.

 

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While dental floss is usually the domain of the dental hygiene department, the MUA is giving it a new lease of life in the latest Instagram video.

The makeup lover drenches the floss in eyeliner pigment before stamping the winger shape onto the outer corner of her eyes.

Completely genius. 

 

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We can barely draw on one wobbly line, never mind two, se we're really loving this hack. 

The liner lover often showcases her perfect wings on her Instagram, so if it's good enough for her… 

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We'd take any excuse to munch a whole bag of crisps, and now with Saint Patrick's Day around the corner, our sense of patriotism is coming in handy. 

Combining two esteemed Irish brands, O’Donnells have created a Ballymaloe Relish and Cheddar Cheese flavour of their hand-cooked crisps, and we've never needed less of an excuse to scoff the lot. 

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“For many years our customers have asked for Ballymaloe Relish flavoured crisps so we are thrilled to see this happen and with such a fantastic company O’Donnells!" said Maxine Hyde, Head of Sales and Marketing for Ballymaloe Foods. 

"It was great fun developing the flavour with Ed and Kate O’Donnell. “

The crisps are made using home grown Tipperary potatoes, and O'Donnells have sourced the best local artisan food producers in Ballymaloe to provide unique individual flavours.

The gluten free crisps will be appearing on the supermarket shelves in mid-March, and we honestly cannot wait. 

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Now that the Oscars, the Grammys and the Brits are officially behind us, we feel it's about time we turned our attention to the most exciting award show of the year.

So without further ado, it's time to reveal that we will be holding the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this summer, and cannot wait for you to get involved!

Taking place on May 4 in The Mansion House in Dublin, The SHEmazing! Awards will celebrate the people, products and places that are inspiring us across the realms of fashion, beauty, lifestyle and entertainment, and this is where you step in!

With your fingers constantly on the pulse, we can't think of anyone more qualified to determine our winners on the night than you, our SHEmazing! readers.

Whether social activism is your thing, social media floats your boat, or the foodie, fitness and fashion worlds fascinate you, we want to hear from you. And we want to hear from you now!

If you want a say in who takes home one of our 16 highly-sought after gongs on the night of the gala, now is the time to do it!

Ladies, you can cast your vote right here, so let your voices be heard!

 

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Forgetting to put capital letters in an extensive hashtag can lead to all sorts of hilarious confusion, which is something Ed Sheeran found out recently.

Ed is one of the most popular singers around right now, so it's no wonder that the star has spawned a slew of hashtags to honour his various songs and accomplishments, but one in particular his been grabbing a lot of attention.

The #Sheeranalbumparty hashtag may seem innocent enough to the less filthy minded of us, but to others, the tag was a slogan of perceived perversion.

It's supposed to read Sheeran album party but the format of the hashtag makes it read something entirely different. 

The term was coined on Twitter after a tweet from Ed himself, in a nod to Susan Boyle's similar hashtag that went viral in 2012.

#Susanalbumparty was a genuine mistake made by a less than astute member of Susan Boyle's PR team, but luckily for Ed, his hashtag is just a prank. 

"I'm glad I'm not the only one on Twitter with a dirty mind this morning," said one amused fan. 

"Everyone lolling at the #sheeranalbumparty makes me feel old. Susan Boyle did it first AND unintentionally, a true star," said another.

Other have declared it the best hastag in existence.

What do you think?

 

 

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Mischa Barton has been involved in a legal battle in recent weeks, after reports surfaced that an alleged sex tape of the star was being sold to pornography companies.

Mischa has been granted a restraining order against the person she believes to be responsible for the attempted sale of the tape, which falls under the revenge porn category as Mischa claims she was unaware she was being filmed. 

"I just want to say that I’ve been put through an incredibly hard and trying time,” she said in a statement.

 

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“This is a painful situation, and my absolute worst fear was realised when I learned that someone I thought I loved and trusted was filming my most intimate and private moments, without my consent, with hidden cameras."

"Then I learned something even worse: that someone is trying to sell these videos and make them public."

"I came forward to fight this not only for myself but for all the women out there.”

 

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“I want to protect them from the pain and humiliation I’ve had to go through. No woman should have to go through this,” she said.

“It is a very hard thing to do but I am glad that I am finally standing up for myself.”

The alleged creator and attempted distributor opf the tape has been instructed by a judge that he is under no circumstances able to "sell, distribute, give away or show any naked pictures of videos of any type of Mischa Barton," according to her lawyer. 

 

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There is an amazing Harry Potter convention in the works, and it's heading to Ireland.

Strap on your Sorting Hats and brush up on your charms theory, because LeakyCon is coming to Dublin from August 31 to September 3.

Not only that, but the convention has a star-studded line up in the works for the weekend.

Luna Lovegood, Cho Chang, Blaise Zabini and Tom Riddle will all be in attendance in their muggle forms. 

Fans will get a chance to meet and greet Irish actress Evanna Lynch and her fellow cast members Katie Leung, Louis Cordice, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin.

"We are working to bring you a spectacular lineup of actors, artists, musicians, writers, and creative minds who have helped make the Harry Potter fandom what it is today," reads the LeakyCon site.

Clearly they've delivered. 

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Stephanie Davis is said to be the alleged victim of the assault claims that have been brought against ex-boyfriend Jeremy McConnell. 

The model has denied any involvement with any assault. 

Very few details about the investigation are known, but Merseyside Police have released a statement confirming they are looking into the report.

"Merseyside Police can confirm a report was received of an assault at a property on Thursday 9 March," a police spokesperson told the Mirror. 

“Officers were contacted on Sunday, 12 March and an investigation into the incident is on-going."

"At this time no arrests have been made.”

"Jeremy denies any wrong doing, however he is fully cooperating with the police in their investigations,” according to Jeremy's rep. 

According to The Mirror, it’s alleged that Stephanie was forced to call the police after Jeremy began behaving "oddly."

Stephanie then raised concerns from fans over some bruises which she documented in the bath on Snapchat.

There is currently no confirmation that these bruises are connected with the alleged assault in any way. 

Jeremy has returned to Ireland to be with friends and family. 

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We kinda freaked out when we heard that Love Actually is getting a sequel.

And even though it's only a ten minute short film, we can't wait for it to make its comeback.

Red Nose Day Actually will air on BBC One on March 24, and Andrew Lincoln was picked to tell us the news.

He hung up his zombie-slaying boots to do what he does best… communicate via placards.

 

And Twitter was loving it:

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The luck of the Irish!

A woman from County Tyrone has won the Best Dressed prize at Ladies' Day at Cheltenham, and we're loving her look.

Una O'Farrell Feeney scooped up a reward of €11k, after judge Roz Purcell crowned her with the coveted prize.

Best dressed lady winner Ina O'Farrell from Tyrone alongside Ros Purcell

However, Una said that she's not used to all this attention and even had her wedding abroad to avoid all the people.

She told the Herald, "It's funny because I went to New York to get married and there was only 10 people there because I don't like people looking at me and there's a lot more people looking at me now.

"I started thinking about what I was going to wear about four or five weeks ago. I got the dress and I had the shoes to match. I'm delighted, I'm overwhelmed. 

"I haven't won a Best Dressed before, I've never so much as won a pound in the lotto," Una added.

We're only delighted for her!

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Imagine seeing a cake so beautiful you just want to launch into it… only to find vegetables in your mouth.

Bleh.

Well, that's the latest food craze in Japan.

According to CNN, salad cakes are taking over the country, as many are seeing them as a healthy alternative to traditional baked goods.

Japan's Mitsuki Moriyasu invented  "salad cakes", made entirely of vegetables, in 2015.

Called Vegedeco Salad (decorated vegetables), they first came on the scene in 2015 after cafe owner and food stylist, Mitsuki Mooriyasu, wanted to enjoy some guilt-free baking.

The icing is made out of tofu, the sponge cake is made from soy powder, eggs and vegetable oil and Mitsuki uses natural vegetable colouring to decorate her creations.

Then, once you bite inside, you will find marinated, cooked and diced veggies.

This next-level cake, flavored with pumpkin, has broccoli, cauliflower, beets and purple sweet potato inside, wrapped in yellow cauliflower, purple petit veil and amaranth sprouts.

"It looks like a normal cake — but it's made of only veggies. You can have it for breakfast, lunch… and it's very suitable for dinner with wine.

"Each cake tastes different, depending which vegetables we use, but I would say it tastes like something you've never had before," Mitsuki told CNN.

Lads, we don't know how we feel about this…

Images: Ichmure photo office

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