What’s hot, what’s not

Hot: The brogue and The Met coming to Rathmines. Not: Squirrel burgers and Christmas party invites

HOT

The brogue Channel your inner Annie Hall for the season of these wondrous shoes is upon us

The Met comes to Rathmines Live opera streamed into the Omniplex. Marriage of Figaro on Saturday. Bring your dinner, it's 3hr 50mins long

Towel rack chair Good looking practicality. Ikea has them for €45

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Fake grasses and plants Don't sniff, the good ones might be just about okay to cheer up a windy winter balcony

Driving to Santiago de Compostela What a place to visit . . . and you get vicarious pleasure just watching the pilgrims arrive

Paying it forward Good deeds for strangers are honourable, just not sure we're up to the challenge sometimes

Hot chocolate season Finally an excuse to indulge in the creamy, warm deliciousness. Just don't charge extra for marshmallows

NOT

Squirrel burgers That is enough. Novelty burgers, get out of here, you've had your day

Toothache THE worst. Maybe worse if you're a grown-up and your boss/friends are less likely to take it seriously.

Christmas party invites Nooooooooo . . . we don't care if you're "just trying to get in there early"

#HairGate Complaints the iPhone 6 is pulling hair from users' beards and heads. Maybe just don't rub it on your face or head?

Over-the-knee boots Look great in magazines, on mannequins and supermodels…for us mere mortals, they have a terrifying shortening effect