Desire Lines: Shake off the post-Eras blues with Taylor Swift prints

Plus: gifts from Crosshaven, new summer dresses, and Chef's new Spicebag Ketchup
Taylor Swift 'The Eras Tour' print by Rachel Corcoran

Taylor Swift 'The Eras Tour' print by Rachel Corcoran

The print

The perfect gift for anyone still in the throes of post-Eras blues. 

Taylor Swift 'The Eras Tour' print by Rachel Corcoran
Taylor Swift 'The Eras Tour' print by Rachel Corcoran

Dublin illustrator Rachel Corcoran has created this stunning retro-inspired poster of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’, featuring some of the outfits the star wore in Dublin, like her iconic Versace shimmering bodysuit and the glittering orange and green two-piece. 

In true Swift style, Corcoran has also hidden some ‘easter eggs’ within the image, including a ‘13’ symbol, a ‘T’ initial necklace, snakes, and her famous friendship bracelets.

New Look's summer dress
New Look's summer dress

The dress

It’s high summer over at New Look and their summer dresses are setting the scene. 

We are loving this cotton palm print midi dress — chic and flattering for day or night, and affordable too at €49.99.

Sinead Coakley's Cockleshell shop features lots of Crosshaven-related gifts. Pic: Ted Murphy
Sinead Coakley's Cockleshell shop features lots of Crosshaven-related gifts. Pic: Ted Murphy

The shop

We’ve always thought Crosshaven could give any Irish coastal town a run for its money. 

Now local woman Sinead Coakley is giving this hidden treasure the recognition it deserves with her own online store, Cockleshell.

A coastal-inspired lifestyle, gift, clothing and homeware store, it specialises in local ware, from Crosshaven cups, to luxury throws, clothing, prints and more.

A true online teasure trove.

The Curragh's summer series
The Curragh's summer series

The race meet

You don’t need to be a horse racing fan to enjoy The Curragh this summer. Taking place across four Saturdays in August — 10, 17, 24 and 31 — the FBD Hotels & Resorts Saturday Series combines top class horse racing with music and family entertainment each weekend.

The series starts at 1.45pm each Saturday with a race card of eight races, the last running at 5.30pm. Bring the family and enjoy an eclectic mix of live music, fun kid’s zone with free activities for younger racegoers and plenty of food and drinks options.

Chef's Spicebag Ketchup
Chef's Spicebag Ketchup

The sauce

Perk up those oven chips or air-fryer fries with a squeeze of Chef’s new Spice Bag Ketchup. 

A combination of spices and Chef Tomato Ketchup, this uniquely Irish sauce has been designed to bring a taste of the Chinese takeaway favourite to your home. 

Destined to be a hit with teenagers — the true spice bag afficionados — grab a bottle for your next barbecue.

  • €3.29, from supermarkets.

Ethos' Good Gut Supplement
Ethos' Good Gut Supplement

The supplement

It seems everybody is talking about gut health these days, and for good reason.It can be overwhelming trying to digest (ahem) all the new information we are finding about our gut and diversify our diets accordingly, but the Good Gut supplement from Irish brand ethos is a great starting place.

Combining 10bn gut-friendly bacteria with prebiotics, digestive enzymes and gut-supporting plant extracts, the blend is designed to help balance your gut microbiome and, in turn, support your digestion, regularity with toilet trips, boost your immunity and, for those suffering from hormonal acne, serve as a great aid in clearing congested skin.

  • €38 for a month’s supply, ethos Good Gut probiotic supplement, weareethos.com

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