Twixmas, those special days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, is when we all try to slow down, take a breath and recharge the batteries for the new year. It’s about curling up on the sofa in something really comfortable and watching festive films on repeat. This is the one week where your activewear (for 51 weeks of the year) double jobs as loungewear. There are so many great Irish brands to shop from, we love Trendy & Bendy, Holder Eight and Grown. If you fancy a trip to town, Lululemon has opened a stand-alone store (with further expansion planned for next year) on Grafton Street earlier this month. With two floors full of gorgeous (and technical) activewear for men and women, the team aim to help customers find the perfect gear for any activity (including lounging!). Activewear brand Sweaty Betty opened a new boutique within Brown Thomas last month, their best-selling Power Leggings are made for lounging, though we also love their Essentials range of 100% cotton joggers and sweatshirts. Your new staying in wardrobe starts here …