What's hot... what's not

HOT

Happy Danes

A recent study by US National Science Foundation has found that people living in Denmark are the happiest in the world. Not surprisingly, those in Zimbabwe were the least content.

Specs appeal

Ditch your contact lenses and dig out your specs because all the hottest celebs are wearing their glasses out on the town. From Ugly Betty to Johnny Depp to Gok Wan, spectacles are in.

Hire a bag

Why splash out on a designer handbag that will be out of season faster than you can say 'Visa bill' when you can hire one instead? Take your pick at www.handbaghirehq.co.uk.

Brogue trader

Young fogeys are sprinting to the new Church's Shoes in Edinburgh's George Street. Known for its men's shoes, it also stocks women's styles, accessories and ties.

Bow ties

As worn by Big Brother's Little Brother's George Lamb, they're the latest must-have accessory, but since when has wearing oversized novelty bow ties looked good on men? Stop wearing them, people.

NOT

Strange baby names

With Nicole Kidman naming her baby girl Sunday Rose, which sounds a little too close to Sunday Roast for comfort, we're sure to be hearing lots of Thursdays or Fridays being called in for their tea in a few of years.

Unpredictable weather

Never has it been so difficult to decide what to wear in the morning. One minute it's sunny, the next it's like a monsoon. Have that brolly flip-flop combination at the ready.

Posh whisky

With Tesco's own-label whisky beating the likes of Glenmorangie at the International Wine and Spirit Awards, we needn't spend a small fortune – every little helps!