A guide to what's hot and what's not
What's hot
GreenFrom Stella McCartney's show in Paris to accessories, contact lenses and even Eva Green, bawdy new Hollywood starlet.
LeatherBomber jackets, leather corset-belts and, in Marks & Spencer, fine-as-silk leather dresses and jackets.
The new Samas destination spaWith interiors by David Linley, at the Park Hotel Kenmare.
Finishing saltsSexier than Saxa, in a range of delicate flavours and earthy colours, meant to be added at the end of cooking.
VoluptuousnessThe gorgeous plus-size models in America's Next Top Model (Sky TV) outshine the skinny ones.
What's cold
Bad tasteBen Stiller says it will be 45 years before he lets his own children watch his latest film, The Heartbreak Kid.
Hovis's new crustless breadHow spoiled are we going to let our fussy kids get?
Greedy new Ireland€1.50 for a pot of hot water to go with tea and a scone you've already paid for? Cheeky.
Noisy gymsWe wouldn't listen to techno music anywhere else, so why is it inflicted on us when we work out?
Commuter's choiceIt's all very well encouraging us to park and ride, but what if there's nowhere to park at the station?
The back-to-school coldIn every home from now until March.
E-mail your hots and colds to index@irish-times.ie. Thanks this week to Daphne Wynne, Eleanor Cunney, Joyce Hickey and Cathy Kelleher