Editor's choice: These €39 leggings from Marks & Spencer are a dupe for Sweaty Betty

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Some of what we're loving this weekend

Some of what we're loving this weekend

Goodmove Quilted Coat €85, Goodmove Jacket €50, Goodmove Vest €22, Goodmove Leggings €39, all from marksandspencer.com/ie
Goodmove Quilted Coat €85, Goodmove Jacket €50, Goodmove Vest €22, Goodmove Leggings €39, all from marksandspencer.com/ie

The gym set

The Go Move leggings (€39) from Marks & Spencer’s Goodmove collection have been flagged as a dupe for much pricier brands (including Sweaty Betty), and we can see why. 

High-waisted, moisture-wicking and quick-drying, they also come with a handy back and side pocket for a phone, key, and any other essentials. 

Pair with the matching vest (€22), and throw over the olive green jacket (€50) from the same collection and you’re ready for post-spin brunching.

The Bay Leaf & Bergamont wedding candle by Sómas Ireland
The Bay Leaf & Bergamont wedding candle by Sómas Ireland

The scent

We’ve been enjoying Cork-based Margaret Urbanowicz’s scents since she first started selling candles from her kitchen table in 2019. 

Today, Sómas has expanded into a lifestyle brand that also produces stunning bags and accessories, and their latest release is a wedding collection inspired by the recently engaged Urbanowicz’s own journey down the aisle. 

Our favourite scent from the brand, Bay Leaf & Bergamot, has been redesigned in elegant white and gold for the big day; the candle costs €35.

Peelo's Illia Blue Bag
Peelo's Illia Blue Bag

The bag

Julie Peelo has worked with everyone from John Rocha to Marni to Diane von Furstenberg and her designs have been worn by Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez.

It’s no surprise then that her handbag designs have a cult following.

The Irish woman behind premium brand Peelo adds a metallic blue tote to her s/s collection. The Illia Blue, €295, joins the metallic silver and gold bags launched last year.

The fitness event

Ireland’s biggest outdoor fitness festival returns to Royal Hospital Kilmainham next weekend. 

For Wellfest’s eighth iteration in Dublin, fitness fanatics can expect high-octane workouts delivered by the likes of Joe Wicks (above), Maeve Madden, Vogue Williams and her personal trainer John Belton, and Mr Motivator (yes, you read that right), alongside plenty of talks, cookery demonstrations, and yoga/mindfulness sessions. 

A new addition this year is the WellEnergy area, featuring hot tubs, ice baths, a sauna, and an array of treatments from back massages to tarot readings. See you there. 

Chanel Sublimage
Chanel Sublimage

The beauty indulgence

Chanel’s Sublimage bottle creates the illusion of liquid gold. And it feels just as luxurious. 

It’s a lightweight alternative to heavier day creams. The recommended accompanying facial massage gives it the couture touch we could only expect from Chanel, €320

The launch of Africa Day, Cork
The launch of Africa Day, Cork

The day out

Africa Day 2024 takes place on Sunday, May 19, as part of a global celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent. 

Cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events take place across the country, including contemporary African-Irish culture, music and dance, art, food events, and family events. 

Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham will welcome more than 40 musicians, dancers, and cultural groups at this year’s event. Find the celebrations nearest to you online.

Heinz' Tomato Ketchup Pickle
Heinz' Tomato Ketchup Pickle

The sauce

Meet the newest member of the Heinz Tomato Ketchup family — Heinz Tomato Ketchup Pickle. 

Promising to bring ‘dill-icious’ pickle energy to the classic sauce, the tangy new tomato sauce launched this week in major supermarkets just in time for barbecue season, €4.59.

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