BITS AND PIECES

The tips and tricks that will make you smile this week

TAN-TASTIC BRAND

▪ IRISH-born and bred tanning brand bBold is celebrating a milestone 10 years in business, with their newly-launched Super Mousse selling one bottle every minute. The brand now has 20 products, including Super Mousse (€14.95), available in Medium, Dark and Super Dark in outlets nationwide.

A TITANIC DEAL

▪ AUTUMN might just be the perfect time to go to North and stay at the vibrant Titanic Hotel Belfast, the city’s most historical hotel, located in the old Harland and Wolff ship designer’s headquarters. The Anchor Down in Autumn deal starts from €225 per room, including a two-course dinner with bubbly and a Titanic sized breakfast. See titanic hotelbelfast.com for booking and details — (and don’t forget to visit the incredible Titanic Experience while there).

WHAT LIES BENEATH

▪ IN case you didn’t know, it’s National Underwear Day this Friday, August 5. Spoil yourself with some lingerie from iconic brand Gossard. We love the pretty embroidery of the Ilussion range, from €16, see gossard.com

JUST PAWFECT

▪ LOUGH ERNE Resort has opened the doors of two of its luxury self-catering lodges to guests with pooches. Dogs will recieve a welcome bone and toy, and there will be a supplement of €60 per dog to stay at the resort. See lougherneresort.com.

LIP SERVICE

▪ CHANGE your mood instantly with a new lipstick. If it’s something special you’re after, look no further than Tom Ford Lip Color, with soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil. €55, from brownthomas. com.