A look at what's hot and what's not
WHAT'S HOT
Red lipstick, red glovesIndependent Senator Katherine Zappone looking fab at the Valentine's Day protest in favour of same sex marriage.
DinersAre we in the throes of fine-dining fatigue? There's something so comfortingly retro about a burger and a side of fries.
AdeleIn Armani at the Grammys, accessorised by six awards. We love that girl.
Reprieve for the Doll's HospitalJust who do those dolls know in the corridors of power? We want to meet their lobbyists.
Diet round twoSo the whole new year's resolution didn't really pan out as planned - good thing Lent begins on Wednesday. Time to give up sugar, coffee, carbs . . . again.
Mary Katrantzou for TopshopJust in and not quite as affordable as other high street collaborations, but oh so pretty.
PinterestBasically an online scrapbook, allowing you to keep track of what you love. Currently invite-only, but worth the wait.
Barbie has become Kate MiddletonFunny, we thought it was quite the other way round. Souvenir Kate and William, in their wedding gear, released in time for their first wedding anniversary.
Geansaís, tay, sangichesTed Fest on Craggy Island, aka Inis Mór, next Thursday to Sunday.
WHAT'S NOT
Amateur cyclistsDublin Bikes has, unfortunately, facilitated a startling rise in dangerous cycling by people who really have no business on a bicycle to begin with. Those lights are red for a reason.
Go figure Extremely Loud and Incredibly Closeon the Oscar shortlist? How did this unlovely muddle make the cut when plenty of brighter prospects (A Dangerous Method, Drive, Shame, Melancholia, The Muppets) went a-begging?
The retreat from ParisLong time before we travel to an international match again.
Michael Fassbender's trousers at the IFTAsWe love home grown talent, but bunching at the ankles is a no no. Those pants needed a good hemming.
