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When you think of Aussie actress Nicole Kidman, you probably either picture her with Moulin Rouge-style bouncy corkscrew curls or a Bewitched-esque blonde fringe. Would you, then, recognise her with a short pixie crop? We hardly did. For Roar, an upcoming Apple TV series Nicole is set to star in, the actress gets a whole new look featuring a short and choppy crop.

When you think of Charlotte Tilbury, it’s hard not to also think “Pillow Talk”. What started as one pinky-nude shade of lipstick, which quickly found its way onto the lips of supermodels and celebs like Kate Moss and Amal Clooney, since expanded into a medium and a dark version of the original shade in 2019, followed by a whole range of products inspired by that same pink hue.

Dupe is a four letter word to some, and I admit I have mixed feelings on the matter, especially when it’s tiny indie beauty brands providing the “inspiration”. However I simply can’t rip my eyes away from Aldi’s audacious lookalikes – or in this case, smell-alikes.This week the supermarket dupe master is turning its attention to fragrance, with £5.99 “competitors” (its word) to three blockbuster scents, including Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl and YSL Black Opium. However the one that’s got me truly intrigued is Lacura Atom, which is inspired by one of the most famous perfumes in the world: Escentric Molecules’ groundbreaking Molecule 01.

9 to 5, but Dolly Parton starts her days at 3 a.m.The 76-year-old songstress told Insider that she rises well before dawn, eager to make the most of the morning. “I go to bed pretty early, but even if I’ve been up late — it’s just kind of like a little clock inside of me that says ‘It’s 3 o’clock!’ ” Parton revealed in an interview on Monday.The effervescent American icon insisted that she never feels tired, saying: “I don’t require as much sleep as a lot of other people do, that’s kind of a Parton family trait.”“I’m like my daddy,” the crooner continued. “He was always up early, even if he had to go to bed late.”Despite shunning shut-eye, Parton admits she does spend ample time cozied up in bed, claiming she “gets some of her best work done” beneath the covers.

When it comes to finding the perfect hairstyle for your wedding day, there are so many options to choose from. Do you go for a classic up-do or wear your hair down? Opt for a veil, or go for a boho-style flower crown instead? How to wear your hair may seem like the last thing on your never ending to-do-list, but we think it’s just as important as picking your dream dress.

When you think of Maura Higgins’ hair during her time in the spotlight, only one colour comes to mind: brunette. With the exception of fancy dress appearances, the Irish beauty has always been a brunette since she first appeared on Love Island in 2019 – until now that is. Stepping out for the 2022 Gossie Awards in Dublin with a chic updo created by her go-to hairdresser Carl Bembridge, the 31 year old appears to have had a touch of balayage to take her hair much lighter in tone, with her fringe and the ends of her hair now visibly blonde.

A bob is already a huge summer 2022 hair trend, with celebs like Stacey Dooley, Nicole Scherzinger and Molly-Mae Hague all trimming their tresses in favour of this chin-skimming style. Now TOWIE’s Chloe Sims is showing how it’s done with a very voluminous bob. She already went for a big chop earlier this year, but has taken her lengths a few inches shorter again for the next phase of the hair makeover.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you may have heard that Victoria and David’s eldest child Brooklyn Beckham married actress Nicola Peltz over the weekend. Unsurprisingly the 27 year old made an incredibly beautiful bride, with her hair and makeup a very classic ensemble that’ll look timeless in the wedding pictures for years to come.

Despite wearing it since about the age of 11, I can’t truly say I’ve mastered how to apply makeup. Take blusher, for example: on everyone else, it’s an instant youth-enhancer, creating pretty, plump cheeks. On me, however, even the tiniest touch made me look like I’ve just struggled through a 5K run.That was until I joined a Zoom masterclass with Kevyn Aucoin’s global director of artistry Nick Lujan, who shared the handy hack (see below) for knowing exactly where to apply your cheek colour.

There is plenty of skincare on the market promising to slow down signs of ageing on your face, but did you know that your hands can give away your age too? And even the best manicure in the world won’t look good if the skin on your hands is dry, chapped and crepey-looking – which is why a good hand cream should be a beauty essential. While it’s no secret that hands feel drier in winter, a hand cream should be a year-round essential – it’ll not only make skin feel soft and smooth, and can also help to stop nails from splitting too.These new launches all get a handshake of approval from our Real Beauty testers… Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Balm, £24.50 here A richer version of Clarins’ much-loved original hand cream, with a formula made up of 26% Fairtrade shea butter.Tester Christine says: “My hands get very dry and cracked from cleaning.This product made a big difference to their softness and comfort, and wasn’t sticky or clammy even though it’s rich.

When you think of Nicole Scherzinger and her hair, her ultra dark glossy tresses probably spring to mind. But she’s just thrown out her signature style in favour of a buttery blonde shade, and fans are loving the dramatic transformation.Taking to Instagram, the 43 year old shared a series of pictures to her 5.2 million followers of her new hair colour styled in wet look waves, paired with an Euphoria-like makeup look featuring bold winged liner and gemstones.

Eva Longoria welcomes a special guest in her new podcast from iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Network, Connections with Eva Longoria. The celebrated actress, producer, and humanitarian sat down with Huda Kattan, founder of Huda Beauty, a beauty brand valued at over $1 billion.The longtime friends connected over a candid conversation on diversity and representation across the beauty industry. Longoria and Kattan also spoke about teaching self-love to their children in a world of FaceTune and plastic surgery and how their beauty routines have changed post-pandemic.

Khloe Kardashian is sharing her thoughts on plastic surgery, revealing that the only regret she has about her nose job, is not undergoing the procedure sooner.The 37-year-old reality star discussed some personal topics during her recent interview, including her relationship with Tristan Thompson and her thoughts on Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend Pete Davidson in ‘The Kardashians: An ABC News Special’ confessing that she “always” thought about getting a nose job, but only did it before True’s first birthday.“My whole life I would say — I’ve always wanted my nose done, forever,” Khloe shared. She also responded to her fans’ comments on social media, with one person writing “Khloe got a nose job, omg” to which she responded, “Yes! I spoke about it at the reunion with Andy Cohen as well.

Of all the things we wouldn’t have expected to happen this week, Kourtney Kardashian wedding Travis Barker in a secret 3am Las Vegas ceremony tops that list, yet here we are. Kourt surprised fans when she took to Instagram to share the news of a “practice” Las Vegas wedding, which saw her wear a leather jacket and dark jeans to marry her Blink-182 drummer beau on Tuesday. Now, the 42 year old is sharing further snaps of the Elvis-themed night – and we’re starting to appreciate some of the finer details.

Nineties fashion is having a major moment right now, but it’s not just low-rise jeans, micro mini skirts and butterfly clips making a comeback in 2022; throwback fragrances have also seen a spike in sales this year, with Gen Z sniffing out nostalgic scents to match their new style. According to sales data from Perfume Direct, some of the best-selling perfumes created in the 90s and 00s eras, such as Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, CK One and Britney Spears Curious, have risen in popularity since the release of this year’s spring/summer fashion collections.

Like any bride-to-be, Nicola Peltz is busying herself this week with preparations for her impending nuptials.The 27 year old is set to wed Brooklyn Beckham on Saturday, and has been squeezing in some last minute beauty treatments to ensure she’s ready for the aisle.To help give her base an even tone, Nicola is turning to a home LED mask. Brooklyn recently uploaded a series of images of his future wife wearing the device, and captioned a video: “Cannot wait to marry you”.

We’ve come to expect a certain makeup and hair look from Hailey Bieber: dewy skin, dark blonde hair and minimal eye makeup. Now, in a complete switch-up of her trademark low-key glam, the model has undergone a very edgy transformation for her May Allure cover interview* and shoot. Hailey, 25, is barely recognisable with a wet look, bubblegum pink bob, but she pulls the bright colour off perfectly.

Jennifer Lopez has long been known for being one of the most beautiful women in the the entertainment industry, and luckily for us, she’s letting us in on some of her secrets to staying that way.On Wedneaday morning, the 52-year-old took to Instagram to share a video going over her usual morning routine. Starting the video after getting out of the shower, Lopez wants everyone to know she’s not filming her tutorial with any filters.

One of the perks of being one of the Kardashian-Jenner sisters is that you can draft one of your siblings in to help with a makeup campaign – a fun perk Kylie Jenner makes full use of. As you would, really.This week, she teamed up with older sister Kendall Jenner to front Kylie Cosmetics’ latest collection.The launch marks the second Kendall range, after a popular initial collaboration back in 2020.

Rihanna once again dropped jaws with her sensational maternity style as she stepped out for dinner at Nobu in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.The 34 year old, who flashed a massive diamond ring during a recent shopping trip, bared her bump in a blue bralette and teamed it with a matching ribbed maxi skirt.The star added a matching blue baseball cap atop her long, glossy raven tresses, and she accessorised with a double-layered pearl necklace down her front. After weeks of wowing with her pregnancy style, the songstress didn't disappoint as she continued her evening in a pair of chic white shoes.

Anyone who grew up with posters of David Beckham on their bedroom walls may be stunned by the fact his 23 year old son Brooklyn Beckham is set to wed actress Nicola Peltz, 27, this weekend. David himself was basically only thirty yesterday, how can this be? The point, however, is the duo are preparing to tie the knot at Nicola’s Palm Beach residence (alright, mansion) this Saturday 9 April.