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Wizards of Waverly place was a staple part of our teen years. 

We must admit we felt extremely old when we heard one of the stars of the show was expecting their first child. 

Seriously, fetch us the wrinkle cream.

Disney Channel alum David Henrie revealed he is to become a dad for the first time.

He posted the sweetest gender reveal video with his wife Maria Cahill.

"After getting married my life started to take on a meaning and importance that's indescribable," the actor wrote.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He gushed about his wife: “I'd never felt before and made me such a better person."

The dad-to-be added: "I cannot wait to see what being a poppa brings. I cannot wait!"

David and Maria shared a video where they revealed the gender of their first child. The duo popped a big black balloon and pink confetti poured over them, revealing they will be welcoming a daughter.

The parents-to-be jumped up and down when they discovered they were expecting a baby girl.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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David captioned the video: “ITS A GIRL ITS A GIRL ITS A GIRL. I'm a Poppa! I’m so overwhelmed with joy I had to share this with you guys.”

"I'm already singing 'I Loved Her First.' That reminds me. Where's my shotgun? I don't have a shotgun. Someone get me a shotgun!" he joked.

“I can’t wait to sit her down on a couch and tell her a 9 season story of How I Met Your Mother,” the 29-year-old gushed.

Fans showered the former Disney star with love following his huge news: “Congrats family!There is definitely magic in your world.”

Another added: “It is so weird seeing your favourite childhood stars become parents. It makes me feel old.”

Huge congrats to David and Maria. What an exciting time for the couple.

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Fans of Irish vintage collective Nine Crows will be delighted to hear that the brand will soon be stocked in Topshop. 

The concept of Emma Fraser and Dean Ryan McQuid has been keeping the wardrobes of vintage lovers well stocked for the best part of the noughteens, and now a selection of their pieces can be found at the St Stephen's Green Topshop in Dublin. 

For those seeking a non-digital experience, or who just want to snap up a unique piece while shopping on the general high-street this is big news. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'We are so excited to announce that we are now working with TOPSHOP,' the brand announced on Instagram. 

'We will be kicking off the first of our concessions in Topshop Stephens Green next Monday September 10th, make sure to come visit us.' 

Topshop has previously collaborated with vintage brands to create concessions for their stores. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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WEARECOW and Loving Youth have both previously worked with the high street behemoth. 

For fans of the brand who cant make it to Topshop on St Stephens Green, the collective also run a Galway store, as well as a huge online boutique at shopninecrows.com. 

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Lizzie McGuire will forever be one of our favourite childhood shows. There are so many things we loved (and miss) about the popular Disney classic.

We adored everything from Lizzie, Miranda and Gordo’s friendship to her stunning family home that we often wished we grew up in.

The show was a staple during those awkward years where we experienced first crushes, first kisses, first breakouts and our first bra fitting.

Star of the show Hilary Duff recently revealed her favourite episode of the show and we have to agree with the actress on this one, it is without a doubt one of the best.

The Disney star revealed the episode where Lizzie and Miranda go shopping for bras for the first time holds a special place in her heart.

She explained to Today: “I definitely think that the bra episode is one that stands out in my brain as being like first of all, really wanting it, 'cause I thought a bra was cool, and then second of all, being like, ‘How am I gonna get that? I have to talk to my parents about that. That's gonna be the worst thing ever.’”

The Younger star explained that the episode resonated with her because she was going through a lot of similar experiences at the same time, just like most of the Lizzie McGuire viewers.

I'll  never forget the pure fear I felt when my mam dragged me to a bra fitting at Marks and Spencers. It’s such a cringe-worthy but empowering moment. You kind of feel like a grown up, but you can’t help but turn bright red when the sales assistant returns to your dressing room with an arm full of frilly pink bras.

Now, if anyone needs us we’ll be binge-watching Lizzie McGuire for the foreseeable future.

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I have a confession to make… I have seen Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again three times. I know, I know, there are so many incredible movies out at the moment, but there’s something about this cheesy film that I just can’t resist.

Sure, it is pretty cringe-worthy and goofy, but the touching storyline of Sophie and her family trying to cope with the loss of Donna really tugs at your heart strings.

Seeing the adventures of young Donna unfold on screen was really moving and extremely enjoyable because I was madly in love with the three actors playing young Sam, Bill and Harry.

Okay, maybe the main reason I keep going to see this film is Josh Dylan, but it is also the friendship, the setting (take me to Greece now, please) and glorious duo that is Julie Walters and Christine Baranski.

I promised myself I wouldn’t go see the movie a fourth time, however, when I spotted this upcoming event I broke that promise instantly.

The Lighthouse Cinema is hosting a sing-along screening of Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again and I will without a doubt be there singing (badly) along to every single word of every single song.

“One of the most popular films of Summer 2018 returns for a one day only Sing-Along event! Not that you'll need any encouragement singing ABBA songs but feel free to give it loads.”

“Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again.”

The screening takes place on September 16 and tickets are available here.

 

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This is the dream musical event. What else would you do on a Sunday evening other than sing (badly) along to Waterloo and stuff your face with popcorn?

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The September Issue is the most important issue of the year for any fashion publication. 

Teen Vogue have chosen to celebrate and showcase diversity with their choice of models this September, featuring three models with disabilities. 

'There wasn't anyone who looked like me in any magazines or mainstream media.' said Jillian Mercado, one of the stunning cover stars who has spastic muscular dystrophy.

 

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'It excluded me from something that I was very passionate about.'

Donning Comme-des-Garcons and Kenzo, Jillian's striking features and on-camera capabilities send a clear message – models with disabilities are here, they're talented, and they deserve recognition and representation.   

Model, amputee and disability activist Mama Cāx also features in the trio – and wrote a post to her 160,000 followers expressing her delight.

'This bald Haitian girl with one leg is on the freakin cover of Teen Vogue’s September issue,' she wrote. 'The past couple of weeks have been unbelievably surreal.'

 

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'When I started looking for a modelling agency 10 months ago, it was met with plenty of rejections but I love a challenge. I found a family at @jagmodels and have been so grateful to be represented by an agency that valued my personality and mission above everything.'

'@teenvogue launched their latest issue with 3 separate covers – defying beauty standards and showing that people with disabilities can have a space in fashion.'

'What makes us different, makes us unique, we become assets when we see this world through a unique lens. This is also a greater call to inclusion elsewhere–Our time is now. To the little girls who will see this, don't let anyone tell you you can't, dream the impossible and go for it.'

Gymnast and model Chelsea Werner poses elegantly atop a tier of fabric-covered platforms in a high-low mix of Marni and Reeboks on the third cover.

 

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The two time world champion gymnast and four time united states Special Olympics champion's powerful stance and life achievements are a stoic reminder of what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance, and opver on Instagram, she hails her Teen Vogue cover an ' amazing honour.'

The triad of images have received a huge amount of praise on social media.  

'I’ve never loved the cover (s) of a magazine more! Honestly you guys have the BEST September issue out,' reads one comment.

'This is so important. This is so long overdue,' said another. 

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At a time when the term 'clean eating' saturates our newsfeeds, it can feel like you're failing if you don't buy organic, cook from scratch or juggle avocados between TRX classes.

And life is complicated enough without forcing yourself into a corner when it comes to diet and nutrition, right?

So, sticking to five simple rules as often as possible is all you need to do to keep your physical health and emotional wellbeing in check.

1. Eat when you are hungry

And ONLY when you are hungry. If ever there was one rule to follow, it is this one.

Yes, it means forgetting all about this “finish your plate” plea you heard so much as a kid, but it is essential.

Basically, remember that your body isn’t a trash bin: don’t finish your plate if you are no longer hungry, and don’t say yes to the birthday cake in the office if you feel full already. 

2. Eat your fruits and veg first

The idea here is not to only eat fruits and veg, but to eat as much as you can.

Automatically, if you only eat when you are hungry, that will reduce the amount of junk you put in your mouth. 

3. Stay away from processed food

There are so many reasons to eat homemade food and to keep processed food at bay.

It is healthier, cheaper and most importantly, it tastes so much better!  

4. Do not waste food

Buying in bulks is a good idea for long shelf-life products (rice, pasta, canned food) but sometimes, good deals can end up costing you more if it all ends up in the bin.

Learn how to buy according to your needs and freeze your leftovers. 

5. Do not prevent yourself from enjoying social times

The one and only exception to rule #1 is holidays and family reunions. That’s right, you should have a slice (or three) of cheesecake at your cousin’s communion if you feel like it, just keep it in mind during your next exercise session and push yourself that bit extra.

Depriving yourself from enjoying social times because you want to lose weight or be healthy is too much of a waste, and life is too short to be constantly dieting. 

 

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Disney World is a bucket list adventure that many of us want to tick off. However, due to the high cost of the transatlantic flight, it is but a dream for most of us.

Well, it was until WOW Air stepped up!  If you're free to fly between January and March 2019, you'll be able to avail of their really cheap flights to Orlando.

The airline announced today that they will operate flights to Orlando, Florida from Dublin, via Reykjavik, beginning this December. 

 

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The new route will operate three times a week from 18 December to the end of April, and passengers can now fly from Dublin to Orlando, with a short layover in Reykjavik, Iceland.

And to celebrate, they are offering flights for just €129.99 on select dates. 

"We are delighted to offer our Irish passengers a new and exciting North American destination. The addition of Orlando to our flight network reflects our commitment to continually improve our offering for our Irish passengers," Svanhvít Fridriksdóttir, Director of Communications at WOW Air, said.

"With the high number of theme and water parks in the city, Orlando is known as one of the best destinations in the world for family holidays.

 

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"However, what people may not know is that Orlando has a range of great options for those travelling solo, as couples or in groups. There are more than a 150 golf courses, innovative ecotourism adventures, world class shopping and nightlife, and a range of culture and art to discover.

"Orlando’s beautiful weather means that the odds are good for Irish people looking to escape the winter gloom to experience the sun, fun, glamour and adventure that Orlando offers.

"To celebrate this great addition to our range of options, we will offer flights from Dublin to Orlando for the price of €129.99 on select dates from January to March of 2019."

Orlando is best known as the home of several world-famous theme parks including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando.

The city also offers shopping options that encapsulate everything from factory outlets and malls to bespoke boutiques and downtown stores, as well as a range of museums, theatres and cultural attractions.

Orlando enjoys great weather year-round with average December highs of 23 degrees Celsius.

WOW air added flights to Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, St Louis and Dallas earlier in 2018 and now flies to fifteen North American destinations from Dublin.

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Kylie Jenner, the indisputable driver of the lip filler trend, recently announced on Instagram that she has gotten rid of all of her fillers. 

After rocking a pillowy pout since she was just 17, it seems that the new mum grew weary of her extreme lip look.

When Kylie first debuted her plumper pout, interest in the lip filler procedure skyrocketed, and the number of people going under the needle to obtain bigger lips has increased year on year in the three years since. 

 

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In the past, she admitted that she might have gotten carried away with the injections.

“When you first get them done, you’re like, ‘Oh, it could be a little bit bigger on that side.’ I’d go back and be like, ‘They went down’ and think they could be bigger. But I went too far.”

 Celebrity culture takes a lot of responsibility for the trend, and Kylie and the rest of the Kardashian-Jenners in particular, but I don't accept that everyone getting lip fillers is getting them based on a celebrity trend. 

 

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 Rake me across the coals, but I have lip fillers – and Kylie Jenner definitely wasn't my inspiration. 

I feel like putting an aesthetic procedure down to a celebrity endorsement takes the autonomy away from the patient. 

For me, I had always felt like my features lacked balance, having bigger eyes, wider cheekbones and a big nose, and teeny mouth.

I wanted even proportions throughout my features, and lip fillers seemed like a good place to start. I wasn't chasing Instagram perfection or Kardashian aesthetics. 

 

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Aesthetic procedures are admittedly performed for the wrong reasons on occasion. 

April Kavanagh of Nursecare Aesthetics, turns away young girls everyday who come to her practice brandishing photos of Kylie Jenner's Instagram.

'They absolutely have unrealistic expectations because of Kylie Jenner, They come in looking for a half ml of filler expecting to look bee-stung,' she told SHEmazing last year. 

However, I think these are the outlier cases, those who do hold reality TV stars up on golden pedestals who would do anything to emulate the look. 

 

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For most of us mere mortals who have sought the assistance of the aestheticians needle, it's about creating an adjustment that makes you look (in your mind) better, rather than turning you into a celebrity Doppelganger. 

'Lip fillers are not a bad thing," adds Kerry Hannaphy, who has worked on numerous clients in her South William Street clinic looking for a subtle improvement in lip volume or symmetry. 

"I've had numerous emails about how it's improved the confidence of people, they feel so much better about themselves and they don't feel so depressed."

"It's aesthetics, so you look better, it's not about changing your features."

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Strictly fever is well and truly in the air as we're mere days away from the first live show of the 2018 season.

For the last couple of weeks, we've been getting glimpses at the contestants, the professionals they'll be dancing with as well as other tidbits from the show.

The glitter, the gowns, bitchy resting face from Craig – it's all going to be gold. 

Strictly's structure has stayed more or less the same over the years; generally each couple chooses a ballroom or the more feared Latin dance (these are pre-assigned, they can be a Waltz or a Rumba and so on) each week, and they only have a couple of minutes to pull out all the stops and impress the judges with a perfect routine. 

 

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The set list of dances has remained the same for the last several years, but today, the Strictly camp announced that this will be changing.

After the first few weeks of the new series – they will need time to find their feet – at least once celebrity contestant a week will be asked to perform a 'Couples Choice' dance alongside the other more traditional ones like the Cha Cha Cha and Salsa.

 

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It will allow the couples to choose from one of three new dance styles we've not yet seen on the show – Contemporary, Street/commercial or theatre/jazz – which will showcase their celebrity’s skills best. This is now the 15th dance category in the show, and this addition is in place to add a more contemporary element to the glitterball surroundings, according to the organisers. 

The Couple's Choice is the first new dance category to be added to Strictly for nine years when the Charleston was adding in Series Seven.

This does mean, however, that they're be less of the traditional elements to some of the routines, so it's probably just as well that Len Goodman is no longer on the judging panel! 

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC1 on Saturday, September 8th. 

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It's time to get off the couch and make an effort, according to this study.

Our lives of inactivity seem to be catching up with us, as a quarter of the world's population is becoming less and less active.

The figures on global inactivity have been released after scientists studied data collected by the World Health Organisation (WHO) – and it's not good news.

Researchers analysed data from 358 surveys across 168 countries, including 1.9 million participants.

They investigated trends in inactivity worldwide from 2001 to 2016.

And as you can probably guess, we didn't do so well.

Shockingly, almost 40 percent of Irish women didn't get enough physical activity in 2016.

The lads did only slightly better, with 30 percent of them not moving enough.  

This is compared to global figures in 2016 with indicates that 27.5 percent of the world population aren't getting enough physical activity.

There is an eight percent different between men and women. Almost 32 percent of women do insufficient exercise, compared to 23.4 percent of men. 

Sufficient exercise was classified in the report, as an individual doing at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or any equivalent combination of the two.

The surveys took note of physical activity in work, at home, for transport and during leisure time – so we have no excuses.

Although Ireland didn't do so well, women in Latin America and the Caribbean had some of the highest levels of inactivity in 2016.

Some 43.7 percent of the their females populations weren't getting the required exercise.

The study suggests that living in a high income country, you're twice as likely not to get the exercise you need (36·8 percent), than in a low-income country (16·2 percent). 

Additionally, it reports that insufficient activity has increased in high-income countries since 2001.  

Our inactivity could be having serious health implications, according to the researchers.

The report published in The Lancet Global Heath journal, says: "Insufficient physical activity is a leading risk factor for non-communicable diseases, and has a negative effect on mental health and quality of life."

It warned if our current habits of insufficient activity continues, we will not reach our 2025 target.

"If current trends continue, the 2025 global physical activity target (a 10% relative reduction in insufficient physical activity) will not be met."

"Policies to increase population levels of physical activity need to be prioritised and scaled up urgently," it added.

Every little bit of movement makes a difference, so grab a friend or your favourite playlist and get out and about!

Or challenge yourself by joining a class or a team sport, you'll have some fun and might even make some new friends.

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Former Emmerdale actress Roxanne Pallett is arguably the most controversial housemate in recent Celebrity Big Brother history.

She recently declared herself 'the most hated girl in Britain” earlier this week, after she accused fellow housemate Ryan Thomas of punching her, which turned out to be an untrue exaggeration. 

Roxanne has faced major public backlash, and has already stepped down from her hosting role on Minster FM.

A petition was also started, campaigning for Roxanne to step down from her role in this year's PHA Pantomime, Cinderella. 

It has been confirmed that Cinderella will go on with out her later this year, according to the PHA Facebook page. 

 

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'Roxanne Pallett has today decided to step down from her upcoming role as Cinderella in Chesterfield, in order to take some time out and reflect on recent events.'

'We wish Roxanne the best and will be announcing her replacement in due course.'

Over 5000 people signed a Change.org petition calling for her resignation from the production. 

'After the recent horrific display during her stint in celebrity big brother, I think it’s clear to see that this women is not the most desirable character to play the leading role in our local pantomime,' wrote the creater. 

'I, for one, would boycott the event if she was still the leading role. '

Some who signed the petition left their own comments of contempt. 

'There is no way that Roxanne can portray Cinderella after showing the vindictive and disgusting person she has shown herself to be. If she is playing in the panto, I won't be attending with my family,' said one.

'Disgusting to see her make a mockery of domestic violence and try destroying an innocent persons career,' said another. 

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The Victoria's Secret model is not known for posting cute photos of her two kids on social media – but she broke her own rule yesterday.

The 30-year-old uploaded a precious snap of her babies on Instagram, simply captioning the post with two love heart emoji's. 

Behati is hitched to the gorge Maroon Five frontman Adam Levine and together they have two daughters – Dusty Rose, who turns two later this month and seven-month-old Gio Grace. 

 

 

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The couple, who have been together since 2012 and married since 2014, regularly feature each other on their social media, yet images of their kids are few and far between. 

In the Instagram photo, little Gio Grace wears an adorable Beastie Boys T-shirt while big sis Dusty Rose gives an extreme close-up in the left-hand corner of the picture. 

So bloody cute, no?

 

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Behati has recently gotten back to work after giving birth a few months ago, fronting the campaign for Jacquie Aiche.

She has changed the way she works since becoming a mum, revealing that she has become, ''more selective, and I’m easing my way into things. I’m enjoying every single minute of being a mother to my beautiful baby girls.''

While it's great that she rarely has her children on Instagram, pics like these are just so sweet!

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