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Marc By Marc Jacobs at New York Fashion Week. Photograph: Reuters

Pigtails a plenty at Marc Jacobs show, influenced by Japanese school uniforms, motocross and karate

Photograph: Thom Browne Women's fashion show during New York Fashion Week. Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images

Thom Browne's religious awakening at New York Fashion Week

Ceramic badges, €14.54 (inc p&p), alice-shields.co.uk Dreamboat card, €5, Urban Outfitters

What we like: Love tokens

Amalia dress, €245, Coast Provence cereal bowls, €30, Cath Kidston

What we like: floral

Pop singer Justin Bieber appears via video link in his first court appearance since being arrested in Miami, Florida, on January 23rd, 2014. Bieber was arrested in South Florida early on a drunken driving charge after he was caught drag racing on a main thoroughfare in a rented yellow Lamborghini, police said. Photograph: Walter Michot/Pool/Reuters

Justin Bieber's travails

Annbritt throw, €25, Ikea Blue spot blanket, €39.95, Kilkenny shop

What we like: throws

Excalibur 9 Tray Dehydrator, €339, juicers.ie Citrus reamer, €13.95, Joseph Joseph at Debenhams

What we like; Juicing

Macklemore, Mary Lambert, Madonna, Ryan Lewis and Queen Latifah perform gay rights song Same Love during a marriage ceremony for 33 couples, some of them same-sex, at heavyweight music industry awards the Grammys in LA. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Stars out to play at the Grammys

Cinnamon & Cedar natural wax candle, €18.95, brookeandshoals.ie Downtown Abbey fragranced candle, €11.50, M&S

What we like: scented rooms

'Hokusai' by Gian Carlo Calza, €51, (Phaidon), Easons. 'The Woodbook'. By Romeyn B Hough, €19.99, (Taschen)

What We Like: Beautiful Books

Powder Soap, €28, Acqua Di Parma at Arnotts. Beard soap, €13.95 (inc p&p), drsoap.com Lime Basil & Mandarin Body & Hand wash, €42, Jo Malone at Brown Thomas.

What We Like: Soaps

Escamole (ant larvae, Mexico) These ant eggs, from the giant black Liometopum ant , are generally found in the roots of the maguey and agave plants in Mexico. Escamoles are used in certain Mexican cuisine, often served in tacos and with guacamole, and the difficulty in collecting them makes them a local delicacy. Supposedly these eggs have the consistency of cottage cheese and a buttery nutty flavour. Apparently. We’re not going to confirm that.

Food Month: the world's strangest food

Skojig pendant lamp, €18.50, Ikea. Penguin table lamp, €127.50, Debenhams.

What We Like: Lighting

Chronograph men's watch, €129, Fossil Grant at littlewoodsireland.ie. Cartier Tank Francaise watch, from €13,750, John Brereton Jewellers. Certina DS Podium, €455, Wiers.

What We Like: Watches and Clocks

Waterproof headphones, €28 simplyswim.com Shadow elm leaf birdcage umbrella, €39.95, Orla Kiely at kilkennyshop.com 'Eline' waterproof boot, €179.90, Tommy Hilfiger.

What We Like: Rain Gear

Lace overlay bra, €40, Mimi Holliday by Damaris at House of Fraser. Lavender lace set, €25.50, Limited Edition at Marks and Spencer 'London' mutiway bra, €47.85 (p+p incl), ultimo.co.uk.

What We Like: Lingerie

Harley Benton Blues Harmonica Set, €60 (incl p+p) thomann.de/ie Yamaha G5E baby grand piano refurbished, €15,289, Waltons, Dublin.

What We Like: Musical Instruments

A model presents a creation by French designer Jean-Charles Castelbajac as part of his Spring/Summer 2014 women's ready-to-wear collection at Paris Fashion Week today. Photograph: Reuters

Paris Fashion Week

Check weekender bag, €9, Penneys. Explorer leather holdall, €475, tusting.co.uk.

What We Like: Overnight bags

Models rehearse before the John Rocha show during London Fashion Week at BFC Courtyard Showspace on September 14, 2013 in London, England. Photo : Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

John Rocha Show London Fashion Week

Wallbeds of Ireland (01-8649165, wallbeds.ie) is offering Bargain Hunter readers who present today’s column 10 per cent off its range. At the top end is this single foldaway model (107cm), with a desk and shelving unit that can be tidied away by closing the door, a locker unit, and integrated lighting. The unit (264cm by 210cm by 53cm) is handcrafted in Ireland and is available in oak (pictured), maple, beech or walnut finishes. Reduced from €2,995 to €2,695, including delivery and fitting. Its basic design, which has a melamine finish and comes in several colours, is down from €1,450 to €1,305. All the prices include fitting, and delivery within the greater Dublin area. Delivery costs outside of Dublin vary. Offer ends September 25th.

Bargain Hunter

Classic Volswagen Beetle, €5,250 on carzone.ie. Le Funsel light, €322, Nils Holger Moormann at Lost Weekend in Dún Laoghaire.

What we like: German Engineering

Crown Paints (crownpaints.ie) is offering Bargain Hunter readers who present today’s column 30 per cent off its Neville Knott Designer Collection, including the Citrus pictured. Emulsion is down from €26.25 to €18.38 for 2.5 litres and 1 litre in a trim finish is down from €16.25 to €11.38. Offer is valid at all Crown Decorating Centres and ends October 31st.

Bargain Hunter

Fiona McAuley and her son Daniel McAuley-Walsh: how other gardeners tend to their crops and what crops they're growing has been fascinating." Photograph: Richard Johnston

A Crumlin Community Garden

With the evenings drawing in – loathe as we are to admit it – these Verona solar path lights might come in handy. Down from €2.99 to €1.49 each, they are one of a selection of solar lights reduced to half price at Woodies. The Tuscany is reduced from €9.99 to €4.99. It comes with a switch that allows you to choose between white light and colour. This range also has a circular base so you can set it on a patio or table. Offers end on September 28th.

Bargain Hunter

Rachel Gilbert Azaria Gown, €185 to rent for three days at Covet, Powerscourt Townhouse; Pink cadillac, €750 per night at pinkcadillaccarhire.com; Peacock dress, €399 at marian Gale, Dublin

What we Like: Debs Glamour

Photograph: Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Sony Pictures

One Direction go to the movies - London and Dublin

Bicycle riders lunchbox, €11.46 (shipping incl.), dotcomgiftshop.com Insulated brown bag, €13.84, maiagifts.co.uk Burgen&Ball tool&tuck box, €26.60 (shipping incl.), capitalgardens.co.uk

What We Like: Lunchboxes

Silk organza dress, €349. Cigarette trousers, €140. Peplum top, €119. lennoncourtney.com

On the rails: Lennon Courtney's latest collection.

Silk Sarong, €40, Topshop. Striped wrap blouse, €19.99, Zara. Blossom print scarf, €25, Oasis.

What We Like: Wrapping up light

Meitheal Mara Irish traditional boatbuilder's yard and workshop, Cork city. Photograph: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

Pushing the boat out: traditional boat building in Ireland