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With it being Pancake Tuesday and all tomorrow, there's no way to go about it other than shoving thirty-seven pancakes into your mouth, right?

Well, Gino's Gelato will be there to get you started tomorrow morning by offering its first 20 customers FREE crepes. Yay!

Taking place in all 13 outlets across the country, you'll need to be there quick to nab the top 20 spot.

Gino's has also cleared up the difference between a pancake and a crepe, just in case you were wondering.

"The main difference is that pancake batter has a raising agent in it, such as baking powder or baking soda, and crepe batter doesn’t. 

"This means that pancakes are thicker and fluffy while crêpes are thin and flat. Generally, pancakes are associated with being ‘American-style’ while crêpes are the European take on the breakfast favourite."

So, there you go. See you bright and early, yeah?

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101 Dalmatians was one of our favourite Disney movies.

The 1950s fashion, the brilliant illustrations of London and of course, the animated puppies were all so adorable.

Our feelings on the movie hasn't changed much since we were kids, so we were delighted to find out that Cath Kidston is creating a 101 Dalmatians collection.

Cath Kidston's collection uses the original artwork from the Disney film

Following on from the success of the Minnie and Mickey collection last year, this will be the company's second Disney line.

The design team have gathered original illustrations from the Disney archives (above), so just imagine monochrome, blush tones and gorgeous dotty pups.

The designer has given us a sneak peek on her Instagram page with a video featuring Patch the puppy.

"You'll be seeing spots and falling in puppy love with the next #DisneyXCathKidston collection!" exclaimed the IG post.

The line will be available online and in stores from May 26.

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It looks like a Bus Éireann strike is on the cards for next week.

Unions at the Irish bus service say that it's time to "stand up and fight," after talks on cost cutting issues at the WRC broke down this week.

In a statement, Bus Eireann has said: "Due to the perilous state of the Company’s finances and the failure to reach agreement with unions at the Workplace Relations Committee (WRC) last week, the Board of Bus Éireann considered the matter in detail at its meeting today and approved proposals for immediate cost savings to be implemented from Monday, March 6th.

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"These measures are vital to ensure that the Company remains solvent, and can continue to trade as a going concern.

"The Company must deal with its challenges directly, and the Board have a duty to ensure Bus Éireann is financially sustainable and therefore must take the necessary steps to secure this.

"Further dialogue aimed at urgently resolving these challenges would be welcome."

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The most probable outcome is that bus workers will be told the cuts are going ahead from March 6.

This could result in workers immediately notifying the ­company of their intentions to start strike action on that date.

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Congratulations are in order for Jennifer Metcalfe and her boyfriend, Greg Lake; they're expecting a baby!

The Hollyoaks star confirmed the news to OK! Magazine and said that she has been able to keep her pregnancy a secret for weeks.

 

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"I'm very excited! The timing couldn't have been more perfect. We actually couldn't believe it."

While, former Geordie Shore member, Greg said: "I have super-swimmers, so it was easy!"

 

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Jennifer continued: "I've not actually been sick, but I've been feeling nauseous and I've been off food." Ah, the joys!

We're delighted to see these two so happy!

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We all love a good landscape pic, right? Well, actually we might love them a bit too much.

A survey conducted by Lonely Planet has found that we take around 79 minutes out of our holliers just to edit snaps for Instagram.

 

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We give ourselves a lot of time to pick a filter, huh?

The research found that the most popular picture to upload while on holidays is a selfie, which we take ten of (on average), compared to only 7 photos of our surroundings.

It also found that we primarily only take photos so we can post them on social media, which is kinda sad, right?

Bonusprint, a personalised printing service, told Lonely Planet: "As a society, our love of taking photographs has never been stronger, particularly when we go on holiday.

 

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"But so many of us are clearly either over-editing our pictures or do not know how to get the best out of our camera phones to capture those really special images that are worthy of printing"

Next time we're away, we're definitely going to appreciate what's around us and not what's on Instagram.

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Tomorrow is Pancake Tuesday, and we are so excited we just can't cope.

But before we start pouring the maple syrup and sprinkling the chocolate chips, let's have a look at Instagram to get some inspiration.

It might be hard to believe but some of these scrumptious recipes are actually healthy so you can enjoy them guilt-free! 

That's right, ladies, we got your back on this one.

Fluffy pancakes with maple syrup and shiitake bacon

 

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Carrot cake pancakes

 

Rolled crêpe cake 

 

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Almond butter and berry

 

Crêpes with fun toppings

 

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2 ingredient pancakes

 

Prosciutto pancakes

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Most of us will spend years coveting a pair of designer shoes, but will never cough up the money for them (because they're SO overpriced).

Sad, but true. 

 

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However, thanks to the folks at Christian Louboutin, we can get close to expensive footwear through beauty products.

The famous shoe company have released nail polishes and lipsticks in recent years, and are now selling gorgeous eye makeup. 

Louboutin's latest cosmetic offering includes sleek liquid liners, eyebrow and eyeshadow pencils and mascara. 

Now, we are here to tell you that these products are not exactly cheap, but they cost a lot less than a pair of Louboutin shoes. 

 

King me. #BeauteLouboutin Creative Director: @marz_atashi Photographer: @piotr_stoklosa

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The liquid eyeliner will cost €70, with the eyebrow definers and eyeshadows costing around the €35 mark. 

The mascara is pretty pricey, at €75, but it will transform your lashes. 

Everything from the new Christian Louboutin collection will be available next month online. 

*counts pennies desperately*

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Imagine going about your daily business and coming across a little lost piglet!

Well, that's what Gardaí from Greystones found yesterday while they were out on patrol.

The officers found the piglet in the Kilcoole area yesterday and took to social media to see if he looked familiar to anyone.

The FB post said, "Suspicion 'He was on his way to the Market (sic)'."

After a trip to the vet, Ziggy the piggy was reunited with his owners by 7pm, and if this story doesn't put a smile on your face today, nothing will.

How CUTE.

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We've probably watched the disastrous (yet, hilarious) ending of the Oscars about seven times already today, and it just keeps getting more and more cringey.

Everything descended into chaos when La La Land was announced as the winner, when actually, Moonlight nabbed the golden man for Best Picture.

And, while we're all just laughing it off as another award show blunder, it's actually just about as bad as it can get for the Academy.

The biggest award of the biggest award ceremony turned out to be an absolute mess… and now people are getting in trouble for it.

The Price Waterhouse Coopers auditors are primarily responsible for the mishap, after previously boasting about their 83-year history with the Academy.

PWC are in crisis meetings today because it was their responsibility to guard the envelopes and hand the correct one to the presenters just before they go on stage. 

However, their mistake last night is already leading people to doubt them, with calls being made for PWC to be removed from future ceremonies.

The company made a statement late last night, saying: "We sincerely apologise to Moonlight, La La Land, Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, and Oscar viewers for the error that was made during the award announcement for Best Picture.

"The presenters had mistakenly been given the wrong category envelope and when discovered, was immediately corrected.

"We are currently investigating how this could have happened, and deeply regret that this occurred.

"We appreciate the grace with which the nominees, the Academy, ABC, and Jimmy Kimmel handled the situation."

It's not looking good.

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While talking about the latest shoe trends or fashion blunders can be seen as superficial or frivolous, it looks like Emma Watson is going to change all of that.

Because, even though the actress is going down the #OOTD road on Instagram, she's merrily not just showing off her new Calvins or Gucci loafers; she's showing us that fashion can be powerful and a game changer in the world we live in today.

 

Bonjour Paris! Coat is from @stellamccartney, the world's first luxury brand that is committed to producing products that do not use leather, skins, feathers or fur. Instead, Stella has spent years developing ways of using materials such as regenerated cashmere, recycled fabrics, organic cotton and forest-friendly fabrics. Jumper is from @filippa_k, a Swedish brand committed to four Rs: reducing, repairing, reusing and recycling. Tee by @boodywear, a brand that produces basics made with certified organic bamboo, produced using computerised 3D knitting, so no fabric is wasted. Its factories are zero-waste and have a closed loop system to stop any water being wasted. Bespoke beret by @maisonmichel made with organic cotton. Shoes are @goodguysdontwearleather. The brand doesn’t use any animal products in its collections. Fashion info verified by @ecoage #ecoloves

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Her new IG account, @the_press_tour, showcases her sustainable fashion choices, and she writes detailed descriptions explaining why she chose every single piece of clothing she wears.

In a world where people are more focused on the designer brand than where the clothes actually come from, Emma is one of the first to show her ethical choices to us via social media.

Why? Because it's important to her. She was part of the Green Carpet Challenge in 2015, where she agreed to wear sustainable fashion in every red carpet look.

Her Met Gala gown was a Calvin Klein creation, made from recycled plastic bottles and her Beauty and the Beast premiere gown was made from end-of-the-barrell materials.

 

Sunday was the first ever public screening of @beautyandthebeast! We were so happy to surprise the audience in Paris and say “bonjour” in person, especially as this is the country where it was created and Belle’s place of birth  Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, the new Co-Creative Directors of @oscardelarenta, created this Jacobian flower-embroidered duchesse satin bustier with an organic silk faille sash and organic wool trousers as part of their first collection. The entire look was made in-house at Oscar de la Renta’s NYC atelier  @burberry pumps handmade in Italy with organic silk. Fashion info verified by @ecoage #ecoloves Lipstick is a combination of Osaka Plum Matte and New Orleans Scarlet Matte from @thebodyshop who have used their fairly traded 'Community Trade Brazil Nut Oil' from Peru in this product along with the Lash Hero Mascara which uses 'Community Trade Shea Butter'. Hair using @rahuabeauty who as well as being a natural brand partner with women from Amazonian nations such as Waorani, Achuar, Quichua, Quechua and Shuar to harvest their key ingredients Ungurahua, Sacha Inchi, and Buriti oils. Hair styling using @johnmastersorganicsusa who created their first organic haircare products in 1991 and use bottles made from the most recyclable plastic type and boxes made from 100% recycled paper with 100% soy ink. All brands are cruelty free. Beauty brands verified by @contentbeauty

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And, while that doesn't sound the least bit glamorous, there's no denying she looked beautiful.

She's showing us how to be innovative when it comes to style, how to not bow down to fleeting fashion and how to actually make an impact, simply by what we wear.

 

Tonight was a special screening of @beautyandthebeast in London. The film was shown at the Odeon Leicester Square cinema to 1,600 people after a reception at the stunning Spencer House  Bespoke @emiliawickstead structural, off-the-shoulder gown with inverted pleat train. The gown is made from end-of-line fabric sourced from a family-run, London business specialising in couture fabrics, and produced in Italy. These unwanted fabric pieces have been given a new lease of life; often irregular quantities of surplus or end-of-line fabrics cannot be sold and are destroyed. This piece was created in Emilia Wickstead's London atelier, by an all-female team. Earrings are from @catbirdnyc, whose pieces are handmade in Brooklyn. Dress validated by @ecoage #ecoloves Skin prepped with @demamielskin Dewy Facial Mist, @tataharper Repairative Moisturiser and @decleoruk Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Oil Serum. De Mamiel mist is made from ingredients sourced and blended in the UK, in small batches to maintain the vitality of each natural ingredient. Tata Harper are verified by PETA that neither the brand nor its ingredient suppliers conduct, commission, or pay for any tests on animals for ingredients, formulations, or finished products. Decléor serum is a blend of naturally derived ingredients such as neroli and sandalwood and free from mineral oils and parabens. Foundation is @inikaorganic's BB Cream, which is certified organic, vegan and not tested on animals. Concealer is the @rmsbeauty "Un" Cover-Up made from organic coconut, jojoba and cacao oil and mineral colours. Cheeks are @iliabeauty A Fine Romance Multi-Stick which is gluten-free and then finished with Inika's Mineral Mattifying Powder, blended from silica, corn, tapioca and rice powders instead of talc, which face powders have traditionally been based on. Beauty brands verified by @contentbeauty

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Emma is sticking to her principles, and not letting society get in the way of her choices.

So, whether it's about sustainable fashion or any other cause you believe in, Emma is proving that you need to stick to your ideals, no matter what everyone else is telling you.

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While it's a given that going to bed with your make-up on is a massive no-no, debate continues to rage back and forth about the benefits (or lack thereof) of wearing a bra beneath the sheets.

Some women insist on keeping their ladies under wraps to prevent sagging, while others wouldn't sleep a wink unless their bra had been thrown halfway across the room first.

But which approach is the right approach?

Well, according to GP, Dr Seth Rankin, sleeping with your bra on actually does little to support your bust during the night.

Addressing the theory that wearing a bra in bed promotes perkiness, he told Cosmopolitan: "Sagging is caused by the downwards pull of gravity on the mass of your breasts."

"When you're lying down flat, the effect of gravity pushes the breast tissue back towards your chest, instead of down towards your toes."

"So wearing a bra (the purpose of which is ultimately to support breasts from below) is essentially redundant in bed, as breasts naturally compress back down onto the chest."

In other words, being in bed actually helps fight gravity, so you may officially unhook, and get rid.

Ladies, it's time to roll wild and free.

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If you've ever spent time travelling, you'll know how daunting it can be attempting to access information on sexual or reproductive health care in various countries.

One woman who anticipated confusion while travelling through Asia has launched Gynopedia – a website which provides women with information pertaining to contraception, sexually transmitted infections, menstrual products, pregnancy and abortion in 77 countries around the world.

Speaking to The Independent, Lani Fried explained that her motivation to create the platform stemmed from her own reservations about travelling without a full understanding of her host country's approach to sexual and reproductive health.

“I started Gynopedia because I couldn’t find anything like it," the 31-year-old explains.

"When I began preparing for my travels, I realised that I had no idea how I would get birth control in the 12 or so Asian countries that I planned to visit and that was just the tip of the iceberg," she continued. "How about annual pap smears? What if I got pregnant?"

"This lack of information has been a constant theme in my life and I assumed that many other women felt the same way."

Recalling the various incidents which led her to the creation of the site, she added: "Time and time again, I have needed advice from local people and lacked an online resource. This made me enraged yet wildly inspired and so Gynopedia was born."

“Women may not know which clinics or gynaecologists they can trust and where they can feel safe and respected as well as which health options are accessible and affordable," Lani explained.

Highlighting the importance of Gynopedia, Lani added: "As women, we are often aware of how religion, politics, culture and history can play a role in health care in our home countries. However, we may not be aware of how these factors work in other countries,"

Like Wikipedia, anyone can contribute to the site which was created from a 'tiny budget' provided by Lani herself.

Commenting on the site's contributors, Lani tells the publication: "Every day, I add information to Gynopedia and other people add information with no financial compensation."

"It is a lot of work to develop and manage an information-rich site with no profits but it is incredibly rewarding.”

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