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Caroline reassesses her feelings about feminism.

Since graduating University, I’ve had to revise my stance on feminism. Honestly, it’s come as a rather unsettling surprise. During the three years I spent studying for the evidently useless BA I convinced myself was all-important, feminism was considered as more of an antiquated case study then an ongoing struggle. It popped up in my courses repeatedly, like a particularly...

The pout is out

Why fashion's hottest accessory is a winning smile...

You're never fully dressed without a smile, as the song goes, but this season a cheery grin is fashion's hottest accessory. From the cover of February's Vogue, which features model Arizona Muse grinning like a Chesire cat, to the covers of Tatler (Kate Middleton), Elle (Reese Witherspoon), Vanity Fair (a grinning...

All American girl

It's designed for a man of course, but we've seen more than one girl about town rocking this all-American Tommy Hilfiger timepiece, €139 from leading jewellers.

Tip from the top

"For a bolder take on print, combine different prints in the same outfit. Keep it chic by matching colour tones e.g. soft, bright, light etc. Embellish your look with statement jewelry. Choose from coloured crystal neckpieces, chandalier earrings, chunky cuffs and cocktail rings."

- Jessica Healy Theartofstyle.ie

Get knitted

Electronic Sheep are showing their AW2012 knitwear collection Pink Noir at London Fashion Week this week. Their oversized soft wool knit scarves are firm winter favourites at Style HQ.

Oversized Grand Piano Scarf, €110, botticca.com

The future is bright

Think you're too old to rock the neon look? The secret to pulling it off past the age of 16 is in the styling: team it with neutrals like army green, grey and beige.

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Barking and brilliant

Red Dog The Store specialise in (you guessed it...) red things and dog things, as well as a host of design stuff. This 'Spot' lamp is an utterly covetable blend of both. €260, www.reddogthestore.com.

See it in print

This print midi is top of our list for early spring. We'll be teaming ...

Grey okay

Kathryn Thomas delivered the glamour at the 9th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards last Saturday. Get the look in this gorgeous grey gúna, a snip at €75 from Marks & Spencer.

Talking point

She's well accustomed to getting the word out for her clients, but Cork PR whiz Victoria Shorten's jewellery range is speaking for itself all over the world. VSL Jewelry is now available in Harrods of London, having already graced the arms of Rihanna, Fergie and Britney Spears. We love this satin finish skull charm, €60, www....

By gummy

Impress little sisters, nieces and god daughters with a rainbow colourway of gummy bracelets. €11.18, www.asos.com.

Pink perfection

This lace blouse is a breath of fresh spring air. Pick it up now at Monsoon - it'll look as good with denim cut-offs as it does with flowing midi skirts.

That's a wrap

These geo print wedges will take you from spring wedding to summer barbecue and all for just €58.

Dear diary...

Journals have long provided a much-needed place for unalloyed honesty, but this Inner-Truth Journal is therefore in itself honest—after all, what else do we scribble about than our neuroses? Featuring over 70 thought-provoking quotes of psychological realism, it's the perfect gift for your favourite dysfunctional loved one... or yourself. €11.47,...

Caroline finds herself a new room mate.

If you’ve ever worked a minimum wage job in one of the most expensive cities on the planet, you’ll know that finding a place to live can be colourful at best, and at worst, absolutely terrifying. Your search results will invariably include dank, cramped rooms and stony-faced landladies telling you what the ‘trick’ to the shower is. (If you’re ever wondering how...