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How many times have you brought your size jeans into the dressing room, only to find that you'd need a winch and possibly some kind of denim-friendly lubricant to get them up over your thighs? 

No matter what store you walk in to, finding you size can be a little difficult thanks to the massive size difference brand-to-brand. 

The high street is being called out for its massive size discrepancies, and today it's H&M that's in the spotlight. 

Twitter user Samantha Bell took to the social media site to share a snap of two pairs of jeans, both in a size 16, from H&M and Penneys.

The size difference is blatant, with the H&M jeans being three quarters of the size of the Penneys ones.  

 

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This definitely isn't the first time that social media has been used to call out the murky measurements. 

Body positivity blogger Katy recently went viral thanks to her eye opening picture showcasing these sizing issues to great effect. 

The fitness and lifestyle guru showed herself trying on two pairs of jeans from different stores, both in a size 10. 

The drastic difference in fit is pretty evident in her post. 

There are so many possible reasons for this, from vanity sizing (where a label is marked as a smaller size than it is to make the customer feel good) to international sizing measurements not quite translating country to country. 

Despite being called out multiple times, it seems that high street brand owners just do not want to sit down and agree on a universal measurment for each size. 

Here's to hoping that the constant calls for a better system will be heard one of these days. 

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Ah, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, the perfect autumnal beverage and the ultimate accessory for the basic bitch. 

We kid, the PSL is renowned for being delicious, and if saying that makes us a bunch of basic bitches, then we claim the title willingly. 

Starbucks rolls out the warming drink every autumn, and PSL fans wait with eager anticipation for the drink to arrive. 

 

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Now, one Reddit user is claiming that the frothy drink should be here a little sooner than usual this year. 

They even shared a snap of the pumpkin spice sauce as evidence that PSL season is nigh, according to Bustle.

While there has been no confirmation from Starbucks yet, the drink could be arriving by September 5. 

Starbucks workers have been taking to the thread site to tell excited Starbucks lovers about the build-up to PSL launch day. 

The preparations include donning the Autumn Starbucks uniform and testing the secret PSL sauce. 

We seriously cannot wait…

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A writer from Hackney in London recently took to Twitter to reveal that he had been forbidden from adopting a cat due to his sexual orientation.

On Tuesday, Alex Andreou explained that he had travelled two hours through the city in an effort to re-home a cat only to be told that the person he was adopting the cat from 'strongly disagreed' with his lifestyle.

In a text exchange he uploaded to Twitter, Alex was grilled on his orientation, and was ultimately forced to ask whether being gay would be an issue.

"I am religious so I strongly disagree with the lifestyle. I am sorry if I hurt your feelings," replied the other person.

Appearing to take it on the chin, Alex responded: "Darling, I've been beaten and called a 'faggot' since I was 8. My feelings are quite robust. And, yes, sorry is precisely what you are."

Despite his succinct retort, Alex understandably felt deeply hurt by the person's attitude, telling Twitter, "So now I'm on the bus and I'm sobbing and people are staring at me because the truth is it hurts as much as when I was 8 years old."

Thankfully, the good people of London refused to let this incident pass without a happy ending, and set about contacting Alex in order to provide him with leads for other cats desperately in need of re-homing.

And as of yesterday morning, Alex is now the proud owner of two cats named George Meowchael-Andreou and Freddie Purrcury-Andreou.

"Hello Twitter. Here is your happy ending," Alex wrote in a post alongside two photos of his beautiful new pets.

"George and Freddie are part of a rescue litter. They're being neutered next Friday and will be in their new home with me shortly thereafter," Alex told his followers.

"Screw bigotry. Kindness wins. Over and out, Freddie, George, and Alex," he signed off.

We could not love this ending more.

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Congratulations are in order for Orange is the New Black star, Laura Prepon, following the news that she has given birth to her first child.

According to US Weekly, Laura and her fiancé were seen enjoying a celebratory meal in New York City earlier this week following the arrival of their baby daughter.

The 37-year-old, who rose to fame for her role as Donna Pinciotti on That '70s Show, confirmed she was pregnant in June of this year while appearing on Live with Kelly and Ryan.

 

About to get my @siriusxm game on!let's talk @theheromovie and @oitnb !!

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Fans and followers have been awaiting confirmation of the child's arrival with great excitement ever since the actress confirmed she was in her third trimester during the summer.

"It's kind of weird because it sneaks up on you, you're like, 'I can't believe it's been eight months already!' And you're like, 'Oh my gosh, she needs to come out already!'" Laura told the hosts.

"But it's so wonderful, it's such a blessing. She likes it here, she's already kicking."

Laura, who is engaged to fellow actor Ben Foster, is understood to have given birth in recent weeks, but given her private nature, the name of the new arrival has yet to be revealed.

We'll keep you posted…

 

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When you get engaged, you make a life-long commitment (for the most part, anyway) to love and cherish another human 'til death do you part.

If you fancy making a seriously permanent commitment to the love of your life, why not get engagement/ wedding ring tattoos? 

Yes, really.

This is something we stumbled upon recently, while on a social media binge (don't judge us!)

Countless people are saying 'I do,' with the help of some gorgeous ink to signify their love – and we're so into it! 

Check out some of our favourites:

The simple infinity symbol. 

 A hint of nature. 

vine wedding band tattoo

Are you and your beau big Harry Potter fans? See below. 

Harry Potter Ring Tattoo Meaning Always.

A very special date. 

wedding date tattoo on ring finger

These ones are just really cute. 

Husband and Wife Wedding Band Tattoos

Simple, yet effective (we're in love).

stickandpoketattoo: “ Matching wedding ring tattoos. Tattoo Artist: Ann Pokes ”

Say it with love. 

Expresad cómo os sentís. | 33 tatuajes de anillos de matrimonio imposiblemente dulces, a los que querrás decir: "¡Sí, quiero!"

'When your hearts meet forever.'

Is there any stronger way to tell your partner that you plan on being with them for the rest of your life than by ditching your wedding ring for a wedding band tattoo? We don’t think so. While divorces can... [ read more ]

Celtic symbols for the WIN. 

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We love the idea of a tattoo down the side of your finger! 

Wedding dates tattooed. When we get home from our honeymoon! I like the Roman numeral.

 

 

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The time has come for autumnal dressing, and as the weather gets a little colder, it's time to add heavier fabrics into the sartorial mix. 

Denim is a complete classic, but with an experimental autumn style season on our doorstep, there are so many ways to add some interesting denim to your day-to-day look. 

We have broken down 10 easy-peasy, one item ways to incorporate new season denim into your life.

Topshop denim top €32.00, Style Soko jeans €25.00

First up, we have the denim bustier. Once the sole territory of 00s pop starlets, the underwear over outerwear trend has led to a resurgence of the bustier trend (and the Kardashians helped).

Wear it over a flowy embroidered dress or colour-pop t-shirt for serious styling credentials. 

Next, these Vetements-inspired Style Soko jeans are doing the deconstructed denim trend in the best possible way. 

Boohoo statement jeans €37.84 , ASOS Denim Jacket €60.00

Statement denim jeans have been doing the rounds, and these Boohoo jeans are combining both the ruffled and the fringed trends for this-season denim.

Pair with a white t-shirt and runners for Sunday brunch, or a slouchy shirt and loafers for the perfect work look.

As for a statement denim jacket, it doesn't get any more out-there than bright red leopard print. Your night-out coat has just been found. 

 River Island co-ord €132.00, Style Soko trench coat €25.00

A co-ord is the easiest way to create a cohesive look without the effort. This river island denim jacket and skirt combo will look amazing on a night out with bare legs and a crop top, and fab with a black turtle neck and tights in winter. The pearl detail is just a bonus. 

Denim jackets are a complete classic, but adding some length to create a denim trench makes the shape all the more interesting. Add a hoodie and trousers underneath for a sports luxe vibe, or layer over a mini dress and boots for drinks with the gals. 

Topshop orange denim skirt €40.00, River Island pearl embellished denim skirt  €45.00

Denim mini skirts have been back for the past few seasons, and the look isn't giving up it's place in our wardrobes any time soon. 

Whether you opt for plain denim, a pop of colour-washed denim, or an embellished statement piece, a denim skirt will see you through autumn. 

ASOS shearling jacket €65.00, Boohoo white denim jacket €47.30

Update a classic denim jacket with some new season additions. 

Shearling is cementing it's place as one of autumn's most coveted textures, and a shearling and denim jacket looks amazing whatever the occasion. 

For something a little edgier, introduce a lace up detail to your denim. 

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Ladies, loathe and all as we are to admit it, it seems summer is well and truly over.

(Even though we’re not entirely sure it ever really started, to be fair.)

And while thoughts of staring down another bleak winter don’t exactly enthuse, Dunnes have softened the blow massively with the launch of their Savida AW17 range.

Contrasting vibrant floral prints with embellished wools, the range is everything we adore about a season in which mixing and matching is almost compulsory.

Making a statement this Autumn has literally never been easier, and we are already eyeing up the newest additions to our wardrobe.

Ladies, we sense a shopping spree coming on.

 

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Hollywood was left somewhat stunned earlier this month when word landed that Chris Pratt and Anna Faris had decided to part ways.

The couple, who married in 2009 and welcomed a baby son in 2012, appeared rock solid, so their decision to separate was met with shock by fans and followers in recent weeks.

"Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating. We tried hard for a long time, and we’re really disappointed," the Guardians of the Galaxy star wrote on Facebook.

"Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward."

"We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another," Chris confirmed in a post which racked up hundreds of thousands of reactions.


However, it looks like the couple aren't quite ready to give up on their nine-year relationship, with a source telling the Mail Online that the pair have decided to seek therapy to work on their issues.

"It’s been very intense, with Anna discussing how she feels isolated with Chris gone so much of the time and her career taking a backseat," the insider explained.

"Chris gets frustrated because Anna is in the industry, too, and knew the commitments involved when she married him.’

Despite the problems born of their hectic, high-profile lifestyle, the couple are reportedly determined to work through the problems together.

And frankly, this news has made our morning. 

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As rents in Ireland reach an all-time high, it's no real surprise that the public responded negatively to Bank of Ireland's recent campaign, which suggested that adult children should rely on their parents for financial support.

In a tweet which has since been deleted, Bank of Ireland encouraged adults to move back in with their parents in order to save for a mortgage.

"Orla and her boyfriend stopped renting and moved back with their parents to save the deposit for their 1st home," read the tweet which acted as an introduction to a blog which detailed the couple's decision to return to the family home in order to secure their own home in the future.

As this decision is normally seen as a last resort, the public were quick to criticise the organisation's attempt to normalise a situation which has been causing grave concern among young adults in recent years.

Taking to Twitter to air their grievances, the public condemned the campaign, with one person writing: "Despite it being the reality, it's low for a state backed bank to promote young people misfortunes."

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Police have arrested two suspects after receiving a tip off of a 'threat' to a concert in Rotterdam. 

The rock concert was cancelled by Dutch police after a tip from Spanish authorities.

The terror threat came after a suspicious vehicle was found near the gig. 

A bus with Spanish licence plates containing gas containers was found near the venue. 

The American rock band Allah-Las was scheduled to perform.

This story is currently unfolding. 

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Conor McGregor is renowned for being proud of his roots, and he proved that in a recent Twitter post. 

Taking to the social media platform, the national treasure shared a peek at his new Beats by Dre advert, which showcases Dublin to the masses. 

'Dublin, Ireland STAND UP! This one is for you! Dedicated,' he captioned the tweet. 

The video is a poignant portrayal of Conor's roots, and shows a group of young Dublin boys gearing up for a fight. 

The video, shot like a short film, shows the gang of Dubliners mirroring Conor's own beginnings, and flashes to the present to show Conor's current success.

It demonstrates where perseverance can get you, as well as exhibiting residential Dublin. 

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Gardai at Arklow, Co. Wicklow are appealing for information on the whereabouts of missing teenager Lauren Brennan.

The Gardai wish to seek the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Lauren, who is also known as Lauren Larrissey.

Lauren was last seen on August 17, near Chancery St Dublin 7 at approximately 1pm. 

She is described as being 5’ 7’’ tall with fair hair and blue eyes.

When last seen she was wearing blue jeans, mustard coloured top and khaki green jacket.

Anyone who has seen Lauren or who can assist in locating her is asked to contact Arklow Garda Station on 0402-26320, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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