Clarks 1950s desert bootsThey've been revived, in a wide range of colours, textures and patterns
The pop-the-question ringAn inexpensive silver ring, costing under €100, for the fiancée to wear while the prospective groom saves up for the real thing
Beating baggage chargesSales of coats and jackets with many pockets at Debenhams have risen by 350 per cent as flight passengers "wear" their luggage
Slow FoodDon't miss the All-Ireland Slow Food Producers' Market on the quays in Waterford city, Sunday, September 12th
Good lunch boxesColourful, plastic dishwasher- and microwave-safe Quaddie lunchboxes by Sistema, from Howards Storage World, Carrickmines, Dublin (€4.99), pass the teenager test
He-vageMen wearing very low-cut, fine-knit tops to show off those masculine hardened pecs and pert nipples à la Simon Cowell (right), Louie Spence and Russell Brand. Are they doing it for women or other men?
Costly schoolbooks€400 for a child starting secondary, plus the cost of uniform, gym gear and equipment. Ouch
Bucket-shakersWe know you're doing charitable work, but there's no need to insult us when we haven't got spare change
Junk mailThe amounts coming into the box, several times a day, are unwanted and wasteful. And when left hanging out of the box, they send a clear signal that no one is home
Sunglasses indoorsWearing them is one thing but refusing to take them off during a conversation?
