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Purple Eyeshadow - Don't fight it! It suits every skin tone and is a 2009 party-season essential.

Gavin and Stacey - The final series kicks off this Friday on BBC1. More Pamela, please.

Mashed Potato - At least twice a week, now it's freezing. Try it with cottage cheese - yum.

Eva Mendes Against Fur - The gorgeous actress is the frontwoman for PETA's latest campaign against the brutality of fur in fashion.

Fizzy Watermelon Sweets - Forget Tangfastics, these cornershop 3 packs for £1 treats are our new favourite sweets.

Durex Play Twinkle - This new offering is a glittery vibrating ring - festive! £6.84 from www.durex.com

Simply Stick - We are slightly confused but slightly impressed by this quirky website that only sells sticky things! www.simplystick.co.uk

Health or Art? - Performance artist and epilespy sufferer Rita Marcalo is doing all she can to bring about a seizure live on stage - read about it here.

Christmas Shopping - Why has everyone almost finished theirs? We haven't even started!

No More Bank Fee Refunds - No point applying for a refund on your overdraft charges after this new ruling. Greedy isn't the word....