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Sarah Jessica Parker left home decor enthusiasts on a mission trying to hunt a lamp that costs less than a tenner – but we’ve listed some other alternatives you’ll also love in case you miss it.

When you think of Sarah Jessica Parker, you probably think of her iconic role as Carrie Bradshaw – the extravagant main character of hit 90s show Sex and the City. However, Carrie and Sarah couldn’t be less alike, as Carrie is usually seen spending thousands on lavish furniture and designer shoes, while Sarah opts for things that are a little more simple.

From book recommendations and food recipes, it seems the actress enjoys opting for home furnishings that don’t cost an arm and a leg. In a recent Instagram upload, she showed off her recent purchase, a pleated IKEA lamp that costs less than a cinema ticket or your daily commute to work: £9. Yes, that’s right, a total bargain.

It comes amid news that Sarah Jessica Parker has already moved on from And Just Like That as finale looms.

The iconic pleated table lamp, known as KUDDLAVA on the site, is made from at least 50% recycled plastic, with a decorative knob of solid wood, making it the perfect addition to any living space without a hefty price tag – which is why it’s already going viral.

And if it’s good for Carrie Bradshaw, it will be for anyone. The KUDDLAVA is the kind of piece that fits almost anywhere, from bedside tables to reading books and even in a living room.

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Since SJP shared it with her millions of followers, the product is now flying off the shelves. But don’t worry – if you’ve missed the KUDDLAVA lamp, there are plenty of alternatives, and we’ve listed a couple of them for you to have a look at.

Akita Blue Table Lamp, Matalan – £35

Matalan’s ValueLights Akita Blue Tablet Lamp with Blue Tapered Shade is a gorgeous addition to any living space. Sleek, simple, yet its subtle blue colour brightens up the room. It’s easy to clean up, and the best thing about it is that it comes already assembled. Buyers can also purchase the entire set, which is available on their website.

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LC White Texture Lamp, George at Asda – £31

A white ceramic table lamp, perfect for your home. Asda’s LC White Texture Lamp is very minimalistic, yet it adds a touch of sophistication without overpowering other furniture. It’s the one piece that’s needed to complete the home decor, without needing to spend a fortune.

Pleated Lampshade, H&M– £39.99

This beautiful Pleated Lampshade by H&M is made of linen and cotton. Cosy and visually appealing, ideal for homeowners looking to make their living spaces aesthetically pleasing without overdoing it. It also comes in two colours: beige and white.

This brand new beauty box is perfect for this time of year, with five skincare and make-up products worth over £100 – and here’s how you can get your hands on it for under £10

Beauty boxes, whether they’re monthly subscriptions or one-off purchases, are a fantastic way to indulge in new beauty products, often for a fraction of the individual cost. And a new one has just hit the market that will extend your summer glow for less than £10.

We’ve had an exclusive first look at the latest offering from OK! Beauty Box’s monthly subscription service – the Sun Down Edit – which contains five stunning skincare and make-up products designed to hydrate and enhance your skin’s glow. The total value of the five products comes to over £100, but newcomers to the monthly subscription can snag this box for just £8.99.

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After your initial box, the OK! Beauty Box costs you £15 per month. In return, you’ll receive a monthly box filled with new products worth at least £80 delivered straight to your doorstep, reports OK!.

OK! Beauty Box is also one of the most user-friendly beauty subscription boxes out there. You can easily skip a box if it doesn’t tickle your fancy, pause your subscription for up to three months, or even cancel if you no longer wish to receive them.

“Love this box, what a treat,” one satisfied customer wrote about a previous OK! Beauty Box, adding “so worth it.”

This month’s Sun Down Edit is absolutely spot-on for this time of year, whether you’re jetting off on holiday and need some top-notch beauty products to pack, or you’ve just returned and want to keep that sun-kissed glow. Inside, you’ll discover a travel-friendly body wash and lotion, a cooling shimmer gel for your limbs, a hydrating sheet mask, and a luxurious copper eyeshadow stick.

Here’s a sneak peek inside:

• Delilah Stay The Night Smooth Shadow Stick in the shade Copper Beach – 0.073g full-size, worth £32.50
• Wild Science Lab Somerset Rose Body Wash – 40ml travel-size, worth £8
• Wild Science Lab Somerset Rose Body Lotion – 40ml travel-size, worth £8
• Erth Skin Glow Fusion Shimmer Gel – 100ml full-size, worth £39.99
• Beauty Pro Squalane Nourishing Facial Sheet Mask – 1 mask full-size, worth £5
• A voucher to redeem for two copies of OK! Magazine – RRP £9.20

Everything inside is incredibly easy to use, suitable for all skin types and tones, and is the perfect little pick-me-up if you’re already missing the soon-to-be-over summer.

If you’re willing to splash out a bit more and are searching for a truly lovely treat for someone special this summer, Liberty London’s The Well Travelled Kit makes a stunning gift. It’s priced at £110 but boasts a total value of £409, featuring luxury brands like NEOM, Sunday Riley and Mirror Water inside a beautiful Liberty print case.

Another great choice is the Boots Minis Bag Get Holiday Ready, valued at £124.50 but available for £32, packed with travel sizes of MAC, Laneige and Sol de Janeiro bestsellers.

The supermarket has impressed shoppers with a ‘classic’ style that looks more expensive than the price tag

Fashion lovers say they ‘need’ a ‘stunning’ £24 style that looks like it could be from Damson Madder. Sainsbury’s Tu shoppers fell in love with the supermarket’s Denim Gingham Bow Tie Blouse when it was showcased in a viral social media video.

The blouse is available in sizes eight to 26, and there’s also a £26 Denim Gingham Collared Mini Dress for fans looking for a similar style. For those interested in the denim blouse, the style is available to shop online or in-store.

It features a blue gingham print, which could be styled with summer or autumn looks. It also has a large bow detail, which draws on one of this year’s biggest trends.

The product description explains: “A modern take on the classic blouse, this piece comes in blue denim with a gingham print throughout – featuring a tie neck collar, button fastening, and long sleeves. It’s a staple choice for weekend outings, great styled with neutral camel tones.” Sainsbury’s adds that the style is 100% cotton and it is machine washable.

The blouse was showcased in a popular video shared by TikTok user @thesoloshopper, which gained over 25,000 views and thousands of likes. Praising the trending style, the eagle-eyed shopper wrote: “Damson Madder [alternative] at TU Sainsburys? TU new in is giving autumn vibes and I am here for it!”

Viewers were just as impressed. A fan replied: “I looked at that yesterday. Lovely quality too,” and @thesoloshopper said: “It really is! They’ve done well with this one.”

Someone else wrote: “Oh wow.” Another fan commented: “OMG I LOVE HERRRR.” More praise read: “This is stunning,” while a keen shopper said: “No stop it!! I simply need it.”

Replying to a different comment, @thesoloshopperwrote: “Gorgeous isn’t she.” Yet another positive comment said: “RUNNING TO SAINOS,” and a Sainsbury’s fan added: “TU clothing always has good stuff!” @thesoloshopper agreed, writing: “Always!! So much better than a lot of high street shops now.”

While the shopper didn’t specify if she was referencing a particular Damson Madder style, the Sainsbury’s blouse arguably looks similar to something shoppers could find from the sustainable fashion brand, which often features gingham, large collars, and bows in its designs.

For those unfamiliar with the brand, Damson Madder states ‘quality’ is central to its design ethos. The website states: “Every Damson Madder piece is crafted to endure, to be worn, loved, and reworn. Our hope is that through considered design and intentional production, our garments become long-standing fixtures in your wardrobe — never destined for landfill, but made to last.”

As The Devil Wears Prada sequel is underway, we’re getting some serious hair inspiration from the one and only Emily Charlton – whose sleek hair is giving major power moves

As Devil Wears Prada 2 is in the works – one trend coming in hot from the newest film is copper hair. The fashion world is getting excited for some new outfit inspirations and looks from the New York set and Emily Charlton has you covered.

With her sharp wit, it’s only right to be matched with an even sharper style – and her hair has always made a statement. From Runway to Paris, Miranda’s rival is coming in hot.

Donning a sleek and scuplted bob from the original film, this time Emily is sporting a bolder more modern hairstyle that has been teased in the sequel. Her hair is always part of the power play – sharp, glossy and polished and now you can match her signature copper shine with Schwarzkopf Oleo Intense Copper Red 7-77 (£5.79).

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It’s truly the perfect match for Emily’s vibrant, contemporary copper red. Powered by HaptIQ Technology, this formula strengthens and protects while delivering long-lasting, high-shine colour, perfect for that power-lunch-to-front-row serve.

Or if you prefer her tone of red in the original Devil Wears Prada you can also remake her iconic original look with the classic chic copper brown shade with the Schwarzkopf Oleo Intense Light Copper Brown 5-77 which is more of a rich, timeless copper brown that channels Emily’s original elegance. The perfect hue for those who favour subtle sophistication with a warm, polished glow.

Both of these shades promise long-lasting colour with Schwarzkopf’s Permanent Oil Colouration technology that infuses the colour pigments deeply into the hair fibre, for strong and healthy-looking hair with rich and long-lasting colour.

With a mask containing four caring oils to provide ultimate nourishment after colouration and restore strength for healthy-looking hair, this permanent Oleo Intense brown hair dye leaves the hair feeling soft, silky, and shiny. Fans hail how easy it is to apply, as one person said: “Gorgeous rich colour that’s left my hair so soft and shiny. Very easy to apply with no messy drips and also no strong or unpleasant smells like some hair dyes have. I’d not used this colour before but wanted to add some richer tones to my brunette and absolutely love the final outcome.”

While a second noted: “Application was smooth, no harsh smell, and my hair felt soft and conditioned afterwards—not stripped or dry. Would I recommend it as a regular go-to? Maybe not for lifting or big changes—but for grey coverage in a pinch? Absolutely. It’s a lot better than you’d expect from a boxed colour.”

Clariol also offer a similar shade with the Nice’n Easy Crème in shade Medium Reddish Brown (£5.98) and the oil infused hair dye delivering soft and shiny results that’s gentle on hair and scalp. While Revlon offer more of a bolder shade with the Revlon Tinte Colorsilk Medium Auburn (£5.19).

Nourishing, ammonia-free hair dye formula is enriched with Keratin and Silk Amino Acids for healthier hair and Revlon’s 3D gel colour technology offers a natural, rich and radiant colour.

The White Lotus and Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood has been pictured getting into the festive mood as she is filming for Marks & Spencer’s new Christmas advert

Aimee Lou Wood has been pictured on a picturesque set of a Christmassy street filled with festive decorations and the streets lined with snow as she takes on her latest filming project.

The White Lotus and Sex Education star, 31, is currently filming for the new Marks & Spencer Christmas advert, and will need to channel her acting skills for imaging the climate is much chillier than the current scorching August heatwave. The upmarket food and lifestyle shop’s Christmas adverts have become somewhat of a staple around the festive period – rivalling the likes of John Lewis, Aldi and other brands with its Christmas campaigns.

And it seems M&S are pulling out all the stops once again and have this time recruited actress Aimee to be at the helm of this year’s festive offering.

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Photos show Aimee shunning the scorching heatwave and imagining a chillier climate as she is dressed in a faux-fur, cheetah print inspired jacket with a collar and long sleeves. The gorgeous jacket is paired with some fashionable, black wide leg trousers and heeled boots with a pointed toe.

Aimee had her long brunette locks styled down and in soft waves with a middle parting to frame her face. The actress looks to be getting into the festive spirit on set as she’s seen pulling a funny face and pumping her hands up to the sky – in clear excitement over her next filming project.

In other snaps, Aimee appears to be taking a break from wearing the thick furry jacket in the middle of the August heatwave as she folds it over her arms while standing with other actors on set.

Aimee was embracing the cameras snapping photos of her on the set as she was seen holding two peace signs up and confidently pouting as a photographer snapped away.

Other snaps see her with hair and stylist specialists to ensure her look for the highly-anticipated festive ad is seamless.

Meanwhile, a broader view of the magical set gives us an early idea on what to expect from this year’s advert. A festive, traditional high street is laden with massive baubles, traditional lamp posts decorated with snow and festive wreaths while a number of snowy trees are also pictured on the set.

Finally, a shop is decorated with green busy garlands, bows and festive green wreaths while the floor is covered in a layer of snow.

The stunning actress rose to fame on Netflix’s hit series, Sex Education, where she played the loveable Aimee Gibbs. She went on to become a massive star with a legion of loyal fans.

Fans were over the moon when she was announced as a main cast member for series three of The White Lotus. She played Walton Goggins’ young girlfriend, Chelsea, and became a huge hit with international audiences.

She also stars in Netflix’s Toxic Town and co-created BBC’s upcoming series, Film Club.

The Stockport-born star has been open about her life and previously opened up on learning to love herself while overcoming issues with low self esteem.

While Aimee was still at school, her parents split up, and her mother’s new partner paid for her to attend a fancy private school. However, she was the target of bullies and it further dented her confidence.

Despite her difficulties, however, Aimee found solace in acting, studying for a drama A Level at Cheadle Hume School before studying at the Oxford School of Drama, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

Barely two years after graduating in 2017, she got the role in Sex Education and the rest was history. She even scooped up the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance.

In a 2020 interview with Glamour, Aimee shared how she had suffered from body dysmorphia all her life, revealing: “When I think back now, I was so harsh to myself. I actually wrote on my mirror when I was younger, “fat,” in lipstick so that every day I’d go to it and go, “Okay, just remind yourself that that’s what you are.”

Despite struggling with confidence issues, she threw herself into Sex Education’s explicit scenes and made her first topless appearance.

She said of her decision: “With the masturbation montage, even with all the unflattering angles I thought, ‘Think of the young girls that are going to be watching this and going, ‘Oh thank God, that’s what I do,’ or, ‘we don’t always look perfect’.

Game of Thrones actress, Roxanne McKee is engaged days after announcing her baby news. The 45-year-old, who also starred in Hollyoaks, playing Louise Summers, announced her latest joyous update on Instagram.

In a sweet video on her Stories, the actress showed off a stunning sparkler while revealing that she’d had a ‘crush’ on her husband-to-be since she was 13 and was elated that he’d ‘finally proposed’.

In the gorgeous clip, Roxanne flashed a smile a mile wide next to her fiancé as she shared her latest life update. It comes after the actress took to social media earlier this week, revealing she was pregnant with her first child.

Taking to Instagram, sharing a snap of herself cradling her baby bump, Roxanne posed for a mirror selfie, sporting Calvin Klein underwear.

In a second picture in the reel she is seen kissing her partner on the cheek. And a third shows her holding hands with her man as he takes a photo of the pair in a window, with Roxanne’s baby blossoming bump clear to see.

She captioned her upload: “Joint project,” with red love heart emojis.

Responding, the actress’ famous pals sent their congratulations, with fellow Hollyoaks legend Claire Cooper, known best to fans as feisty Jacqui McQueen, commenting: “I AM so crazy happy about this news … this is just GLORIOUS”.

Meanwhile, Barry Sloane, who played the secret McQueen (and serial killer) Niall Rafferty, said: “Huge Congratulations!!!” And a third McQueen, Leah Hackett who played Tina, added: “Congratulations beautiful.”

In Hollyoaks, Roxanne’s character was brutally killed off in 2008. In hair-raising scenes, she was strangled to death by her fiancé, Warren Fox, played by Jamie Lomas. The death occurred on the couple’s wedding day after she had found out her man had murdered her estranged husband Sean Kennedy, in true ‘Oaks style.

At the time of her exit, Roxanne told Digital Spy: “I have enjoyed my time at Hollyoaks immensely and I’m going to really miss everyone at Lime Pictures. I have learned so much and will take away with me many happy memories – not just from everyone I have worked with but from Liverpool as a city too, which has become my second home.

“I know I will shed a few tears on the day I leave but I am so excited about what the future holds.”

Following her Hollyoaks exit, Roxanne bagged roles on the likes of Lip Service, HBO’s fantasy epic Game of Thrones, and Syfy’s apocalyptic supernatural drama Dominion

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