So This Happened: The Wednesday Edition

Just in time for your commute home, we’ve rounded up the best of today’s stories on IMAGE.ie. Scroll for a handy round-up of what got us talking in the world of fashion, beauty, entertainment and more.

PROVING THE ‘PINK TAX’ IS REAL IN IRELAND

Have you heard of the ‘pink tax?? It is a reference to the extra charges women are expected to pay when it comes to certain goods and services like personal hygiene products, clothes, and dry cleaning.?? ?

Read about (the unfairness of) this here

AMY SCHUMER AND THE ‘PLUS-SIZE’ DEBATE

Comedic actress Amy Schumer has hit out at Glamour magazine for labelling her as ‘plus-size’ on their latest issue and denounces being segregated into a category ?based on her measurements.

See what she has to say about the issue here

ARIANNA HUFFINGTON SHARES THE ADVICE THAT PUSHED HER TO SUCCEED

The path that leads to career success can be a rocky one, fraught with difficulties. Recovering from a job setback can be tough as you grapple with your self-esteem and place in the world. But without failure, there would be no triumph. Author, editor, and CEO of The Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington shares the inspiring advice that helped her as she moved up the ladder to her career success.

Read her advice here and pin it on your fridge