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love for dungarees was firmly reignited when I became pregnant. A white denim pair were met with my husband’s reaction: “Are you here to paint the nursery? Come in! How do you like your tea? White with two?” These were ultimate “man repeller meets Andy Pandy” but carrying his child meant I got away with wearing them.

Straw bags and summertime go hand-in-hand, but that’s not to say any old tote will pass muster: a well-made raffia bag should last years without splitting straw, frayed edges and a loose weave that means it’ll turn to pulp come rain.     If you’re keen on a giant picnic-perfect straw tote, look for details such as a leather trim (to stop pesky splitting) and interior pockets for valuables.

Orianna, £75, Clarks; strappy, £59.95, Massimo DuttiThe biggest take away from this is that most of the women in that queue were giving those mules the side-eye, too. Not necessarily because they knew their price, but because they were quite something and technically mystifying.

Before she became a leading lady in Hollywood in the early 1990s, Sharon Stone worked as a model for the famedFord Modeling Agency in New York City.And the 63-year-old actress proved she still knows how to work the camera by striking a pose on Instagram.Stone slipped her age-defying physique into a bright yellow two piece swimsuit as she hung out poolside with her beloved pet pooch on Saturday afternoon.

Lido Pimienta has taken to social media to share a harrowing story of being randomly attacked while crossing a street.

announcement by the literary charity.Academics and non-academics alike interested in J.R.R.

Jennifer Lopez was feeling the summer spirit on Friday as she enjoyed a date night with boyfriend Ben Affleck.The two entered the restaurant through the kitchen but were pictured on their way out choosing to sit together in the back of a chauffeured car where they were pictured laughing away.The triple threat rocked a pair of tan shorts with a white tank top and long-line white blazer from Brunello Cucinelli, paired with a YSL wooden block handbag and strappy sandals from FEMME LA.MORE: Ben Affleck makes rare comment about ex-fiancée Jennifer LopezWATCH: Are Ben and JLo back together?With her hair swept up in a chick ponytail, the singer looked casual but cool for the night out at Beverly Hills hotspot Avra.Ben kept it equally casual with a

tornado struck parts of east London and Essex.The Met Office has also said the terrible weather could lead to delays or cancellations on public transport due to flooding.They have also said there is a "small chance" of homes and businesses being flooded, with damage to some buildings.Meanwhile, residents in the north will avoid the worst of the weather, as meteorologists said: "There'll be a north-south split in the weather over the coming days."High pressure will keep it mostly dry and settled across the north of the UK, but low pressure will bring further rain to central and southern areas."Although the June weather has been patchy and wildly varied, after a 10-day heatwave at the start of the month was followed by brisk temperatures and

This Morning host Holly Willoughby, 40, has worked with Marks and Spencer in recent years and has been sharing some of her favourite looks from their gorgeous collection. And in the latest snap of Holly sharing another outfit, she looked sensational.The store shared a picture of Holly on their Instagram page, captioned: “This season, we’re falling for florals.”In the photo, Holly could be seen looking stylish in the brand’s £39.50 blue floral maxi dress with her hair neatly styled down.She’d paired the look with some brown leather strapped sandals, making for the perfect summer outfit.Fans were quick to compliment the item of clothing below the post.One joked: “Bought this dress last week, it’s lovely.

Rebel Wilson has given fans another behind-the-scenes look at her upcoming comedy, Senior Year. The 41-year-old Pitch Perfectalum took to Instagram on June 25 to share a snap with two of her body doubles — and she looked incredible! The trio all wore 80s-inspired bubblegum pink bodysuits, which appeared to be made of a satin material and featured off-the-shoulder rose detailing. “Double trouble! @bamastunts & Brooke crushing it as per usual!” she captioned the snap.

Katie Holmes couldn’t contain her joy with some major news which comes ahead of her summer with daughter Suri Cruise.The actress and mum-of-one took to Instagram to share the reveal along with a sneak peek at an article which made the announcement. MORE: Katie Holmes celebrates daughter Suri's birthday at home in New YorkKatie said she was so "excited" to update her fans with the news that she has launched her new production label, Lafayette Pictures. WATCH: Katie Holmes makes hilarious faux pas during interview The Deadline article said she will partner up with Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman and Jesse Korman of Yale Productions.Her team is currently prepping Katie’s third movie, Rare Objects, and also working on the TV series, The

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Team Fortress 2 has hit a new all-time concurrent player peak, shortly after its latest patch released.Valve‘s long running multiplayer game, Team Fortress 2, has hit its all-time concurrent player record of over 150,000 players according to SteamDB, the highest it has been since December 2020.Team Fortress 2 originally launched in 2007, but has only been supported in fits and starts recently.Last week, the game received its first patch in over 100 days, which added the Summer 2021 Cosmetic Case and aimed to address the waves of cheaters and bots affecting the playerbase.Players on the official Team Fortress 2 Reddit are conflicted over how effective the patch has been.

Gemma Collins looked slimmer than ever as she showed off the results of her lifestyle overhaul in a simple white dress.

Between 10% and 30% of the world’s population are affected by insomnia and poor sleep. But did you know that there are numerous sleep disturbance syndromes and parasomnias (abnormal behaviour during any stage of slumber) that plague our bodies and minds when we’re trying to catch some shut-eye? There’s a common theme in triggers, namely sleep deprivation, irregular sleep schedules, stress and other underlying conditions - such as sleep apnoea (when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep).

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Venezuelan designer Carolina Herrera, who dressed Onassis back in the day. Now in her 80s, Herrera’s timeless image revolves around these two key pieces: “I’ve always loved them…” she says of her penchant for white shirts, “because you can dress it up as part of an evening outfit or wear it casually or do whatever.

Rebel Wilson has shown off her sensational 60-pound weight loss in a hot pink leotard.