BITS AND PIECES
The treats that will make your week a little brighter
GET REFLECTIVE
WITH the darker evenings setting in and marathon training in full swing, check out Helly Hansen’s new Norviz outdoor training gear which has reflective patterns that appear when lights hit them, all designed to keep runners safe on dark roads. The collection includes the W Aspire jacket (pictured, €105) which is made from quick dry and breathable fabric to block out brisk winter winds, plus longsleeve tops and reflective sweat-proof tights.
MATTE MATTERS
AUTUMN is the perfect season to be brave with your lip colour — shops are brimming with plum and deep red shades with everyone from Sienna Miller to Sharon Stone wearing them. Urban Decay’s new Matte Revolution lipsticks have a creamy, non-drying formula that lasts for hours.
SPOOKY STAYCATION
HALLOWEEN is not just about dressing up in creepy costumes. It’s also time for a wellearned rest, as it’s midterm break for kids. To celebrate, Salthill Hotel in Galway has a great escape on offer. The deal includes a two-night break for two adults and two children with full Irish breakfast each morning and one dinner on an evening of your choice, from €379. The four star hotel has a kids club and access to leisure facilities at nearby Ocean Fitness. That doesn’t sound one bit scary to us.
From October 23 until November 1
HAIR REPAIR
ARE your tresses a bit dry and uncared for after the holidays or with the blustery autumn weather? This new spray from Redken promises to boost hair that’s suffering dry and split ends. After a couple of sprays on your just-washed hair, you can style it as normal, finding it much easier to manage and easier to detangle. The product detangles, adds shine and seals the hair cuticle, preventing split ends. This is a brilliant, all-in-one styling must-have.
€21.80, from salons and redken.com
WATCH THIS SPACE
JUST in time for Christmas, Stella & Dot has launched its latest covetable, not to mention convertible, designs. The Winter Collection includes the Icon Convertible Watch (right, €148). The timepiece has a mother of pearl face, interchangeable rims and genuine leather straps. With gold, rose gold and silver looks to choose from, you can customise different looks. Another cool piece which deservingly caught our attention was the Starburst Ear Jacket (left, €49) Check out the full range at stelladot.ie