What's going up and what's going down.........
Up:
Flat LakeBook now for smartest festival of all in Clones, Co Monaghan, on August 14th to 16th, and definitely check out the website for a laugh.
Space oddityDon't miss the movie Moon, by Duncan Jones, son of David Bowie. Definite talking point.
InisOne spritz refreshes and cools; this Irish-made perfume suits all, especially those lucky enough to be somewhere hot.
Arctic MonkeysTheir new single, Crying Lightning, available on seven-inch vinyl from Oxfam. Good song, decent gesture.
CuriositiesCheck out Dublin's monthly antiques fair (see www.antiquesfairireland.com).
Irish-made Colet shampooThey've been on our bathroom shelves for generations; new range smells good, the conditioners work, plus they support the Irish Cancer Society.
'Jam Jerusalem'New series of Jennifer Saunders-penned sitcom starring Pauline McLynn starts Sunday BBC1 9pm.
Down:
Coloured mascaraForget what the fashion mavens say, it's never okay.
RTÉ summer scheduling (again)Why put Errol Morris's award-winning film about the late Robert McNamara on at 1.55am (next Wednesday)?
CrocsThe lumpen, clog-like shoe company is facing big losses and cutbacks.
Crop topsSo glad these have nearly disappeared altogether.
Gap – and LeviLesotho factory producing their jeans is exposed for illegally dumping chemical waste in a river, endangering children.
Three course mealsWe're only ordering one these days – two at a pinch.
ChocolateBy 2012 the food police want the average chocolate bar to weigh 40g rather than the current 58g.