Index

What's hot and what's not

WHAT’S HOT

Marissa Mayer's appointment as chief executive of Yahoo (hooray!)She's pregnant but has foresworn maternity leave (boo!)

Sparkly clothingJust coming into shops now, this look is called "jewelled" by the fashion folk, but it's basically sticking badges and brooches on your clothes, as we all did way back when . . .

First we take ManhattanCaitlin Moran's book How To Be A Woman, a UK bestseller and award winner here, is now number 26 on the US Amazon charts

Fresh fish fixWith Dublin sushi restaurants Musashi Sushi on Capel Street and Michi Sushi in Ranelagh now delivering to your door, our lazy no-cook couch nights are a little healthier

Whiskey soursEspecially with egg white – makes us feel classy, even at 2am

Na-na na-na na-na na-na Batman!

Central heating on in JulyIt feels sort of cosy in an unnatural and wicked way

The Grand Canal CyclewayNot just for cyclists but jam-packed with walkers, joggers, buggies and the odd swan. Nice to see we're using our outdoor amenities

The Absolut FringeNot 'til September, but the programme launch this week has us in a ticket-buying frenzy

WHAT’S NOT

Wet dogHow we're all smelling these days after getting caught in those torrential downpours

. . . and while we're at it: Soggy suedeOur summer shoes are fit for the bin after soakings from sudden showers and puddle splashes

Alec Baldwin's new wife is called HilariaHilaria Thomas. Did Tina Fey make her up? Jealous, us?

The line dryHas gone the way of the corncrake and of the snipe this summer. Although you could lose weight bringing the clothes in and off the line

Nude shoesSo over

Four-carriage DartsJust what we need during clammy rush hour