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Zoosk review: Easy to sign up, but that's where its usefulness starts and ends
Zoosk review: Easy to sign up, but that's where its usefulness starts and ends
Dating sites and apps are a great way to meet people, but with so many
2023-10-05 04:24
13 Big Changes We Want in MacOS 14
13 Big Changes We Want in MacOS 14
Apple will almost certainly announce the next version of macOS at its annual Worldwide Developers
2023-06-01 02:48
Marc Bohan, former Dior creative director and friend to the stars, dies at age 97
Marc Bohan, former Dior creative director and friend to the stars, dies at age 97
Luxury fashion house Dior has confirmed that longtime former artistic director Marc Bohan has died at 97
2023-09-09 02:21
Pinterest unveils AI body type tech to increase representation
Pinterest unveils AI body type tech to increase representation
Pinterest is launching a body type technology to increase representation and inclusivity on its platform.
2023-09-07 21:55
Barbie's DreamHouse available to rent on Airbnb ahead of movie's release
Barbie's DreamHouse available to rent on Airbnb ahead of movie's release
Pack your bags Barbie fans, this summer's holiday destination is clear: The Malibu DreamHouse.
2023-06-27 21:45
Sex Education season 4: How vintage finds help characters get their unique style
Sex Education season 4: How vintage finds help characters get their unique style
Fans of Sex Education will have noticed something curious about the costumes on the hit Netflix show. The eclectic fashion of the cast of characters – including Eric (played by Ncuti Gatwa), Otis (Asa Butterfield), Maeve (Emma Mackey) and Jean (Gillian Anderson) – seems to have no specific era. Eighties prints mix and match with grungey Nineties-inspired looks, topped off with the occasional Noughties accent – and this is all purposeful. “It gives it it’s own individuality,” explains costume designer Daniella Pearman, who worked on the show for its fourth and final season, due to air September 21. “I do feel like people watching it can feel like: We can be anyone we want to be, we can dress how we want, we don’t all have to own the same snazzy phone or the same designer wardrobe, because everyone can be in their own little world like Moordale [School, where many of the characters were enrolled for seasons one to three].” With the new season comes new challenges for the characters and new locations – meaning tweaks were made to the costumes to help tell the story. At the end of season three, Moordale shut down – so now, many of the central characters have relocated to the progressive Cavendish Sixth Form College, which is eco-friendly, technologically advanced and on a much bigger scale than the Moordale students are used to. “From the beginning, we wanted them to look like their normal Moordale [selves], because it’s only been about eight weeks since the end of the third series,” Pearman, 42, says. “We wanted them to be walking into this new environment and looking like it’s all quite alien to them, that they’re these small fish in this massive pond.” The other big change – which was teased at the end of the last series – is Maeve moving to school in America. “It’s another different environment from Moordale – very much grown-up compared to Moordale. With her, we didn’t want to totally change her look. We wanted to mature it slightly, but still have the elements of Maeve. “So the leather jacket, the boots, the fishnet tights – but we had a new vintage leather jacket, new vintage cowboy boots that she might have picked up in a thrift store. Maybe she’s had influences from her new group of friends.” Eric’s style also follows his character arc as he makes a new group of friends, as does Aimee’s (played by Aimee Lou Wood), “As she’s opening herself up to new things, post everything that had happened to her in her past”, Pearman says. “She joins art class and becomes a photographer, and we got this brilliant, arty feel to her.” However, not everyone had a costume glow-up. “The only one I don’t think really changes dramatically is Otis – but why should he? He’s still trying to find himself, he’s pining for Maeve, he’s been looking after his newborn sister, looking after his mum – he’s not had time to evolve.” As Otis joins the new school and finds a rival sex therapist, Pearman did give him new chinos and put him in a shirt – but it’s small tweaks, rather than anything dramatic. “When people watch it, that enables the story. It’s not jarring, but shows we had fun developing those characters through their costume.” While Pearman – who got her start in the industry as a trainee on soap Coronation Street in 2004 – struggles to pick a favourite character to dress, she does mention fan favourite Eric, who’s know for bold looks on the show. “Eric is incredible, looks amazing in anything you put him in and is so collaborative and interested in it,” Pearman says – and this season, she wants viewers to look out for the “amazing vintage jackets” she’s dressed him in. Vintage is a running theme throughout the costumes, with Pearman saying: “We tried to be as sustainable as we could” – particularly as the new school puts the environment front and centre. “We did shop in vintage stores and charity shops, and stuff is hired from costume houses. Then there’s stuff that has to be bought, because you don’t have the choice or time to have stuff made. “In telly, things happen quite quickly, and there are last-minute changes. So we needed doubles for stunts or repeats of stuff – if someone’s having a drink spilled over them.” If you’re looking to get the vintage vibe of show, Pearman’s advice is to “invest time in it”. When shopping in secondhand stores, she says: “Don’t rush it and enjoy it – and think outside the box. If you see something you really like and you’re like, ‘Where will I wear it?’ Never think that, always find somewhere to wear it.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Groundbreaking migraine treatment offers ‘new hope’ for patients ‘Millions of women and girls suffer severe pain’ during periods – research finds Cats given vegan diets ‘have better health outcomes’, study claims
2023-09-14 14:17
Elliot Page rejected titular role in period drama as wearing a woman's costume gave him ‘kill myself’ thoughts
Elliot Page rejected titular role in period drama as wearing a woman's costume gave him ‘kill myself’ thoughts
Elliot Page said, 'The dress, the shoes, the hair, flashed before my eyes. It was too much after having put on the mask for awards season'
2023-06-10 13:17
Lewis Hamilton fears Ferrari will beat Mercedes to second in constructors race
Lewis Hamilton fears Ferrari will beat Mercedes to second in constructors race
Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes could lose second spot to Ferrari in the constructors’ championship after he admitted it will be a scramble to qualify in the top 10 for Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped practice at the Yas Marina Circuit, seeing off McLaren’s Lando Norris by just 0.043 seconds, with world champion Max Verstappen third. But George Russell and Hamilton finished only sixth and eighth respectively for Mercedes, with the latter half a second behind Leclerc. Mercedes, who are facing up to their first winless season since 2011, hold only a four-point lead over Ferrari heading into Sunday’s finale in the desert. And Hamilton said: “It was not the greatest of days. We have had difficult qualifying sessions this year, and getting out of Q1 and into Q2 has always been a tough battle, and getting into Q3 is a challenge. “The work tomorrow is to try and get into Q3. But it is going to be close.” Hamilton completed only four timed laps on Friday. He made way for the team’s Danish junior driver Frederik Vesti in the opening running, before a combined 30-minute delay wiped out half of the one-hour second session after Carlos Sainz and Nico Hulkenberg both crashed out. Russell fared better than Hamilton, but he still finished three tenths behind Leclerc. However, it was not a day without incident for Ferrari following Sainz’s crash. A week after a loose drain cover tore through his Ferrari in Las Vegas, Sainz was in the wars again, but on this occasion it was through driver error. Sainz – who appeared to be put off by another car arriving from the pits – lost control of his machine through turn three and ended up in the barrier. Although the Spaniard was unharmed in the high-speed smash after just eight and a half minutes, he sustained significant damage to his car, with the sidepods, floor, rear suspension and front wing of his Ferrari all destroyed. Sainz’s impact also left the barrier in a mess, and a 22-minute delay ensued as the tyre wall was repaired. But only moments after the running restarted, the red flag was out again – this time after Nico Hulkenberg crashed on the exit of turn one. On cold tyres, the German was too hasty on the throttle, sliding into the barrier before pulling up in his wounded machine. The stoppages arrived as a blow to half the grid who sat out the opening session as 10 rookie drivers – including three Britons – were earlier blooded at the Yas Marina Circuit. British drivers Zak O’Sullivan, 18, and Jake Dennis, 28, made their Formula One weekend debuts for Williams and Red Bull respectively, while Ollie Bearman, 18, who in Mexico became the youngest debutant from Britain at a Grand Prix, was handed his second practice appearance by Haas. Dennis, in Verstappen’s Red Bull machine which Hamilton has described as the fastest ever seen in F1, finished 16th of the 20 runners, 1.1 secs off the pace. O’Sullivan was 18th – seven tenths behind Williams’ Logan Sargeant – with Bearman 20th and last, albeit only a tenth slower than Kevin Magnussen in the other Haas.
2023-11-25 00:56
Europe’s New Favorite Beach Hotspot Needs Workers to Meet Demand
Europe’s New Favorite Beach Hotspot Needs Workers to Meet Demand
Croatia’s entry into the euro and the European Union’s free travel area are working out well for the
2023-06-14 12:46
The 5 Best Plus-Size Swim Brands, According To A Beach Lover Who’s Tried Them All
The 5 Best Plus-Size Swim Brands, According To A Beach Lover Who’s Tried Them All
As a plus-size fashion expert who focuses on fit and style — and who absolutely loves being in the water — swimwear is a favorite of mine. But I know firsthand that it is also a category that inspires a lot of shopping anxiety, especially when the best plus-size swim options are online only, meaning you never know what you are going to get.
2023-05-29 20:26
Amazon Is The Best Place To Stock Up On Fall Wedding Guest Essentials
Amazon Is The Best Place To Stock Up On Fall Wedding Guest Essentials
Fall weddings give off a dreamy atmosphere that we adore. Just imagine the blend of warm light from cozy candles, the happy couple nearby, the change of leaves, and the soft music twinkling in the crisp air — every aspect sets up for a memorable moment. That is if you’re prepared for it. Luckily, we’ve laid the groundwork for all the best Amazon fall wedding essentials, from skincare to last-minute fall fashion items, to save you from any mishaps. Fall temperatures could be hot during the day but super chilly at night, so you always have to be prepared to adjust your wedding guest outfit. Then the inconsistent weather could lead to dehydrated skin, which delays flawless makeup application. The list goes on and on. Unfortunately, with colder weather comes more maintenance.
2023-08-04 22:26
Bomba’s Surprisingly Chic Slippers Are The Gift For Almost Everyone On Your List
Bomba’s Surprisingly Chic Slippers Are The Gift For Almost Everyone On Your List
Looking to start your holiday shopping early? Hoping to find no-fail, happiness-guaranteed gifts? Also wanting to shop for everyone on your list all in the same place? That may seem like a long laundry list of demands, but we’re here to tell you that your holiday wishes can come true, thanks to Bombas. The do-good premium basics brand that we know and love for its cushion-y socks has some surprisingly elevated slippers on offer, and they’re a returning customer favorite. And, honestly, who doesn’t want to be gifted slippers?
2023-10-14 05:56