Archive October 12, 2025

Taylor Swift revives old jewellery trend with stunning silver anklet stack

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Taylor Swift is once again causing a stir with her accessories, her latest album release has revived an old jewellery trend as she donned a stunning silver anklet

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With the release of Life Of A Showgirl, Taylor Swift’s 12th original album, the pop sensation has been posting snapshots from music videos and photoshoots depicting the ‘Showgirl’ aesthetic. And last week, Taylor may have sparked a resurgence in an old jewellery trend as one of these pictures, posted to her Instagram, showed off the singer’s envious legs, adorned in fishnet tights and crowned with a sparkling anklet.

While the exact ankle stack Taylor wore is likely designer, we’ve found the perfect, affordable alternative to copy Taylor’s latest jewellery style with this dazzling pick from Abbott Lyon.

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This Tennis Chain Anklet is perfect for adding that dash of glitz and glamour to your accessories, whether you’re opting for a dress and tights like T-Swift, or fancy elevating your day-to-day style with a subtle elegance.

Described as 100% waterproof, heat and sweat-resistant, anti-tarnish and crafted to last, this piece of jewellery is set to shine all day, every day, without leaving your ankle turning green. Retailing for the reduced price of £47.20, down from £59, this piece of jewellery is adjustable to fit all from 8-10 inches.

Crafted from silver-plated stainless steel, this anklet is designed to complement any outfit. The silver Tennis Chain Anklet is adorned with clear cubic zirconia gems, adding a subtle shine to any dress code, from workout gear to party looks. Make it even more unique by adding a pendant.

If you’re not a fan of silver, Abbott Lyon has a range of alternative anklet styles in both silver and gold for you to peruse. For more of a stack-like look, this customizable Initial & Birthstone Anklet Set in gold (£42 down from £70) could be just the ticket. Either select your initial or birthstone, or for die-hard fans, why not opt for T instead?

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If you’d prefer to shop elsewhere, Prya has this Raisa Anklet duo in your choice of metal finish, which retails for the more affordable £28. Alternatively, head over to Amazon to find the PROSTEEL Anklets Set in a range of styles and colours, starting at £19.99.

Diane Keaton movies including forgotten rom-com hit after star’s heartbreaking death

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Diane Keaton died in LA on October 11, at the age of 79.

Diane Keaton fans were heartbroken to hear the award-winning American actress had died following a sudden period of declining health.

Tributes to the LA-born star have been flooding in, with co-stars from across her extensive career remembering her greatest moments.

She was known for her leading film roles and for her distinctive fashion style, and worked closely with Woody Allen, acting in eight of his films.

Although best known for playing Kay Adams in The Godfather, she made her film debut in Lovers and Other Strangers.

The romantic comedy was adapted from the 1968 Broadway play and it starred Sylvester Stallone as an extra.

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The film was nominated for three Academy Awards and it was one of the top box-office performers of 1970.

In fact, it established fellow actor Richard S. Castellano as a star, and he and Diane Keaton would go on to be cast in The Godfather.

Keaton’s other notable films include Sleeper, Love and Death and Manhattan – all collaborations with Woody Allen.

Allen even credited Keaton as his muse during his early film career.

In the late 70s, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Allen’s romantic comedy-drama Annie Hall, which would be one of her most iconic roles.

Annie Hall was in fact loosely on Keaton, with “Annie” being a nickname of hers, and “Hall” being her original surname.

After establishing herself as a world-class actress, she went on to star in the 1996 comedy The First Wives Club.

The film was a major success and developed a cult following among middle-aged women, garnering positive reviews.

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She had a resurgence in the early 00s, with the romantic comedy Something’s Gotta Give.

Philippines accuses China of ramming, damaging vessel in South China Sea

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The Philippines has accused China of “deliberately” ramming a Philippine government vessel and causing minor damage near an island in a disputed area of the South China Sea.

China, however, blamed the Philippines for the collision on Sunday, claiming the Philippine vessel had “dangerously approached” its ship.

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Confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels occur frequently in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims nearly in its entirety.

A United Nations-backed tribunal, however, has ruled China’s claims have no legal basis.

The Philippine coastguard, in a statement, said a Chinese coastguard ship “fired its water cannon” at the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, a vessel belonging to Manila’s fisheries bureau, at 9:15am (01:15 GMT) on Sunday.

Minutes later, the same vessel “deliberately rammed” the stern of the Philippine fisheries bureau vessel, causing “minor” damage to the boat. No crew members were injured, it said.

The incident took place near Thitu Island, it said, part of the Spratly Islands, where Beijing has sought to assert its sovereignty claims for years, it added.

Thitu Island, known in China as Zhongye Island and in the Philippines as Pag-asa, is the largest of nine islands, islets and reefs inhabited by Philippine forces in the Spratly Islands and also has a fishing community.

The Philippine coastguard spokesman, Commodore Jay Tarriela, in a post on X, described the latest “aggressive action” by China as “bullying”.

One of the videos posted by Tarriela showed the Chinese vessel briefly colliding with the Filipino vessel, which then made a sharp manoeuvre.

The Filipino-manned ship is seen moving away from the Chinese coastguard ship.

Another video also showed the Chinese vessel firing a water cannon in the direction of the Philippine fisheries vessel.

Philippine coastguard chief Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan said the latest incident “only strengthens” the resolve of Manila “to not surrender a square inch of our territory to any foreign power”.

China dismissed the claims in a statement.

Chinese coastguard spokesman Liu Dejun said the incident occurred when the Philippine ship “ignored repeated stern warnings from the Chinese side, and dangerously approached” the other ship.

“Full responsibility lies with the Philippine side,” Liu said in an online statement.

GB’s Matthews second at Ironman World Championship

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Britain’s Kat Matthews claimed silver at the World Ironman Championship, but compatriot Lucy Charles-Barclay was forced to pull out while leading as competitors battled sweltering conditions in Kona, Hawaiʻi.

Matthews benefited from the late withdrawals of Charles-Barclay and American Taylor Knibb to finish second behind Norway’s Solveig Lovseth, who claimed her first Ironman world title.

Charles-Barclay was leading after 10 miles of the marathon but visibly began to struggle as temperatures pushed 28C with 70% humidity.

She eventually pulled out with about nine miles remaining after consulting with her husband at the side of the road.

That seemingly left the path clear for Knibb to take the title, but the 27-year-old withdrew with four miles left, sitting down on the tarmac as Lovseth and Matthews ran past her.

Matthews finished strongly and completed the marathon in a course record two hours, 47 minutes, but it was not enough to reel in Lovseth.

The Norwegian crossed the line in a time of eight hours, 28 minutes and 27 seconds, with Matthews just 35 seconds behind for her third Ironman silver medal. Germany’s Laura Philipp was more than eight minutes further back in third.

“I worked really hard and I’m very proud of my finish,” said Matthews. “I’m happy for Solveig, she was incredible to watch. I had a very up and down day.”

The Ironman course consists of a 2.4-mile (3.8 km) swim, 112 miles (180 km) cycling and the final marathon, which is 26.2 miles (42.2 km), for a total distance of 140.6 miles.

Meanwhile, the men’s and women’s World Championships will reunify in 2026 after three years as separate events.

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Copy Taylor Swift’s £5k initial tennis bracelet with £45 personalised version perfect for Christmas gifting

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Taylor Swift’s £5k personalised ‘TnT’ tennis bracelet was a gift from fiancé Travis Kelce, and we’ve managed to find the perfect affordable version so you can get your own for £45

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If there’s one thing that’s synonymous with Taylor Swift, it’s friendship bracelets. So when Travis Kelce surprised Taylor with her very own diamond-encrusted friendship bracelet, her fans couldn’t get enough of it.

Fans first spotted the thoughtful gift back in January 2024, with Taylor’s bracelet identified as the Custom Diamond TNT Bracelet from Wove which costs $6875, or £5170. Whilst we undoubtedly can’t all afford her exact bracelet, we did finally track down the perfect lookalike that’s considerably cheaper at just £45.

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Abbott Lyon’s Custom Name Tennis Bracelet is usually priced at £85, but it’s currently on sale and slashed down to £55.25. Plus, for a limited time, you can save even more by using the code TAKE20 to slash a further 20% off, bringing it down £45.

You can pick up the bracelet in either 18k gold plated stainless steel or sterling silver, and it’s embedded with 3mm individual cubic zirconia gemstones. The bracelets are also sweat, water and heat resistant, and are finished with an anti-tarnish coating so you can wear it every single day.

The Custom Name Tennis Bracelet is available in s/m and m/l sizing, and you can enter up to eight letters which will then be placed along the bracelet to create a beautiful personalised piece. You even have the option of adding additional charms, including zodiac symbols and birthstones.

Although it’s a great piece of jewellery to add to your own collection, with Christmas coming up this would also make a lovely gift for a family member or friend – especially one who’s a huge Taylor Swift fan. But even if they’re not a Swiftie though, everyone loves a gift that’s personal and meaningful, so you really can’t go wrong with the Custom Name Tennis Bracelet.

There’s also a similar option at PRYA, with the Classic Custom Name Bracelet which is now £35 down from £50. Whilst this doesn’t feature diamond-style stones, it does have a similar look that can be fully personalised. Or you can flip the style around with Carrie Elizabeth’s Diamond Initial Bracelet which has a simple chain bracelet made from solid yellow or white gold, with SI-GH diamonds for £265.

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However we think Abbott Lyon’s Custom Name Tennis Bracelet is the closest we’ve seen to Taylor’s bracelet, and if you want to get your hands on it, now’s the perfect time thanks to the multiple discounts. You’ll also get free delivery on your bracelet, making it a great way to save some money.