Many fashion enthusiasts will be scouring the internet to find the ideal Christmas outfit for work parties, family gatherings, and reunions with friends as the holiday season approaches. We all have our insecurities, and some may feel self-conscious about showing their upper arms.
But there’s no need to resort to a bulky jacket or long sleeves if you don’t want to, thanks to Roman’s glittery bolero. This compact concealer from the high street retailer is the best way to give your arms a little extra protection without ruining your Christmas outfit.
Available in sizes 10 to 20, the 3/4 Sleeve Sequin Chiffon Bolero is available in navy and a striking purple shade. It’s currently on sale for £18, down from £28, which is a savvy saving of 35%
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Upper arms will be covered in a chic bolero and look fashionable (Roman).
As one of Roman’s best-selling styles, the sequin chiffon bolero features a stylish cropped length and elegant 3/4 length sleeves. According to the Manchester Evening News, the glitzy sequin embellishments effortlessly add a dash of glamour to your ensemble without compromising the quality of your outfit.
You’ll look stylish and put together whether you pair the 3/4 Sleeve Sequin Chiffon Bolerowith a brand-new frock or your all-time favorite top. If you fancy the cover-up but need a bit of outfit inspiration, we’ve got your back.
For just £30.60, it can be paired with the Navy Sequin V-Neck Tunic Stretch Top and the £22.30 Silver Embellished Sequin Cami Top. Alternatively, you can style it with the V-Neck Metallic Plisse Vest Top, which is now £22.10 down from £26.
Consider purchasing a £29.99 Blue Cowl Neck Ruched Bodycon Maxi Dress or Next’s Purple London Ruffle Wrap Dress if you fancy pairing a 3/4 Sleeve Sequin Chiffon Bolero with a dress. Or Next also has a £35 Yumi Blue Sequin Vest Top.
Richard Madeley has admitted his wife, Judy Finnigan, made a dig over his looks, prompting a snarky response from his Good Morning Britain co-star.
The former This Morning star, 68, addressed Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Prince William’s appearance with a beard on the ITV show today.
Richard believed a woman in the street told him to keep his own beard, which lasted for ten days before he shaved it off. A poll on Good Morning Britian’s X account saw 66.3 per cent vote for Richard to get rid of the stubble. So on Tuesday morning, he whipped it all off during an advert break.
Richard , Madeley kept his beard for precisely 10 days (ITV)
However, his wife of 38 years, Judy, didn’t even notice the facial hair, as the Richard bashfully admitted. When Andrew Pierce inquired as to whether the mother-of-four had even clocked his new appearance, Richard responded, “We had lunch out yesterday, and a very nice lady came up, she was talking about it, and she said I voted you should keep it!” ‘. Judy said: ‘ What’s she talking about? ‘. So no, she didn’t notice, never mind”. Not missing a beat, Andrew quipped: “Says a lot about you marriage, Richard”!
Some viewers were quite offended by the facial hair, even though the majority of viewers voted for Richard to lose his beard. Taking to X, one mused: “I am absolutely loving the new beard growing, stick with it Richard, it will look very distinguished”. Meanwhile, another said: “Another added:” Richard’s ‘ stubble ‘ blends in with his make up. “While a third person mused:” The Middle East is on fire but let’s talk about Richard’s beard”.
On the morning chat show, Richard has previously been forced to shave his facial hair. The presenter made a revelation in November 2018 when he learned that the Good Morning Britain boss had called him to get a shave. At the time, Richard said:” The fuzz from yesterday is gone. The phone went as I was just going to bed last night. It was the ‘ big man’. Something was aimed at me as I heard it.
“He said”, Before I go, the beard… it’s fine on the tablets and the kitchen tellies, but in HD it looks like you’ve got in late and not had time to shave. “‘
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I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Fans have voiced their fecund theories that the entire show may have been staged after discovering a significant clue.
Danny Jones, a McFly star, narrowly defeated Coleen Rooney to become King of the Jungle on Sunday, which brought the show to an end. Fans assumed I’m a Celebrity… Unpacked host Joel Dommett suggested that the celebs all knew each other before entering the jungle, but they all pretended to be surprised in front of the cameras after the show’s stars had had the opportunity to rehash what they’ve been through over the past few weeks.
“Just caught up on unpacked. Has anyone noticed that Joel claimed that they all leave together, indicating that they have all kind of met and probably spent some time getting to know one another? Why then do they make an introduction in the first episode? Lol. One online sleuth complained on Reddit, “I’m sure they occasionally make out like they’re meeting for the first time.”
Fans claimed that the celebrities appeared to be forced into speaking up when they were pretending they knew nobody else would be in the jungle.
The other celebs didn’t seem overly fascinated by who was hiding out in the separate camp when contestants Richard Coles and Maura Higgins started hosting the show, according to another source. Additionally, when the first campmates arrived, they were asked who they were and responded that it was Richard and Maura, and everyone said, “Ah okay.” not ‘ Richard who? Maura who? What are they both famous for? ‘” they said.
One person argued: “The celebrities did not fly all out together. Joel, Sam, Danny and Kemi just happened to be on the same flight. All the other famous people arrived at different times. The last one arriving was Coleen Rooney. They usually arrive a week before the start of the show to conduct interviews, recover from jet lag, and adjust to the warmer weather.
However, another ITV fan claimed that many conversations seemed scripted, and shared: “I said just a few days ago ‘ I wonder how many of these conversations are natural and how many are prompted, ‘ some of them felt really forced and unnatural, especially this season”.
This year’s show was tight, with Danny winning 55.2% of the public vote in the finale, while Wayne Rooney’s wife came in second place with 44.8%. Before Danny was revealed as 2024’s champions, he and Coleen spoke about their three-week experience. Danny said of his time: “This is totally insane. I’ve learned so much about myself, and that’s because the camp mates were unbelievable. They made it so simple for us to endure the difficult circumstances.
I’ve had some of the most difficult times of my life, some of the most difficult ones, and I’ve just made an effort to enjoy the ride. It was way harder, harder than what it comes across on TV, but it’s real in there. You’re hungry, you’re tired, you’re lethargic. “
Coleen shared a similarly emotional moment in the Bush Telegraph, admitting:” Knowing that I have made it to the final makes me proud. I’m a proud mum, I’m a proud wife, I’m a proud daughter, it’s very rare that I’m proud of myself, so it means a lot. It’s very rare that I put myself first, so yeah these are happy tears! “
The actress described her time in the jungle as “a strange experience” and said, “It gave me time to reflect on myself, my strengths and weaknesses. She added that after their long years of being proud of their football team dad, it was “her turn” for her children to be proud of him.
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Debenhams has slashed the prices of hundreds of items, including clothing, electronics and homeware. The retailer’s Cyber Week sale has continued, keeping shoppers interested in finding great deals.
The renowned retailer is offering up to 70% off a huge range of items, with an additional discount of 15% on over 10, 000 products. With bargain hunters in mind, Debenhams ‘ latest sale is a potential goldmine for gift-shopping.
The online giant is serving up incredible discounts across various categories such as watches, anti-aging essentials, dresses, boots, and winter coats. One of the many noteworthy deals that is available is a standout among the others.
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On Debenhams’ website, the STÜHRLING Original Rialto Chronograph Watch Quartz With Tachymeter 44mm Silver Case Blue Leather Band was previously listed for £745. It is now at a heavily reduced price of £67.99 in the huge sale event—an astonishing 91% off, which equates to around £677 in savings.
The full description of Debenhams’ products includes the words “Striking design combines minute, second, and 24 hour subdials with printed tachymeters luxurious and secure milanese mesh band provides maximum comfort” “The Japanese VR32 chronograph movement keeps your time accurate wherever you go. Its versatile expressive style works with casual or professional attire makes it work for all occasions.”
STÜHRLING Original , Rialto Chronograph Watch Quartz With Tachymeter 44mm Silver Case Blue Leather Band (Debenhams)
The product has an overall rating of 3.7 stars, having racked up a number of rave reviews. Among them, one person said: “I bought this watch and was super impressed!!! It’s beautiful and looks really classy! Great value for a piece of this caliber! “!
This watch is much more sophisticated than I anticipated, according to another enthralled customer. The chronograph dials are fascinating to look at and operate in a timely manner.
The Stuhrling brand is a fantastic brand with excellent designs and more than reasonable prices. For all of your timepieces, I highly recommend this business.
A third person added, “This is my second Sturling watch that Debenhams has on offer, and I think it is outstanding value for money so much that I have recommended to friends to check out the extensive selection of watches on offer.”
A fourth said:” Absolutely amazing watch looks fantastic, my husband will be very, very pleased with this gift. The watch’s box has a very expensive appearance, but it looks stunning when it is unpacked for display.
“With my purchase, I was over the moon and very quickly and well-packed.” At this incredibly low price, I highly recommend purchasing this gorgeous watch.
However, some shoppers were less impressed with the watch. The watch was once worn, according to a witness. I’ve got a job getting it refunded. I am unable to contact anyone for assistance. Any help would be appreciated”.
Another added: “On the website, the watch looks beautiful, just what I was looking for. When it arrived, I wasn’t bothered because the watch appeared to be empty inside and out of the question. I then research different watches.
” Just didn’t feel satisfied. This was what I really wanted, l didn’t keep the watch. I could be wrong, but there are certain things you need to check out before buying in order to get an idea of what you’re looking for.
Alternatively, Debenhams also has a number of other deals on watches including the STÜHRLING Original Lady Casatorra Elite 4005 Quartz 29mm Fashion on sale for £53.54, down from £395, and the STÜHRLING Original Women’s Watch for £89.24, down from £890. Fossil also has the Karli Three-Hand Rose Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch for £71, down from £119, while H. Samuel stocks the Radley London Ladies ‘ Pink Leather Strap Watch for £49.99, down from £99.99.
Award-winning US poet Nikki Giovanni, who was at the forefront of the Black Arts Movement, died aged 81 after a long battle with cancer, local media reported Tuesday.
Giovanni, one of the most prolific African-American poets, was well-known for her contributions to civil rights, gender, and race issues.
Giovanni, whose most famous poems included ‘ Knoxville, Tennessee ‘ and ‘ Nikki-Rosa’, died following her third cancer diagnosis, the media reported.
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She “died peacefully on December 9, 2024, with her life-long partner, Virginia (Ginney) Fowler, by her side”, her friend and fellow writer Renee Watson said in a statement to CNN.
Poetry critic Kwame Alexander declared to US media, “We will forever be grateful for the unwavering time she gave to us and all of her literary children.
Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Audre Lorde were among the writers who spearheaded the Black Arts Movement, which flourished between 1965 and 1974.
Giovanni pushed for Black and civil rights, compared to her long battle with lung cancer, and in her writing, reflected on her early years as a child growing up in Tennessee and Ohio.
“As one of the cultural icons of the Black Arts and Civil Rights Movements, she became friends with Rosa Parks, Aretha Franklin, James Baldwin, Nina Simone, and Muhammad Ali, and inspired generations of students, artists, activists, musicians, scholars and human beings, young and old”, Watson said in her statement.
Giovanni continued to teach creative writing and literature at Virginia Tech, where he won numerous prizes, including the Langston Hughes Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Arts and Letters and the NAACP Image Award.
She was nominated for “The Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collection” for the Grammys for Best Spoken Word Album in 2004.
Giovanni wrote, “I wanted to be a writer who dreams, or maybe a dreamer who writes, but I also knew that one book does not make a writer.”
For less than £50, Lego is offering a wide range of sets that would be ideal for giving to a Lego fan this Christmas. The Mirror has rounded up some of the best sets available for children and adults, including Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Formula 1, and many more – there really is a set for everyone.
You won’t have to spend a lot of money on your Lego-obsessed loved one this Christmas because the prices start at just £24.99. This may be the last opportunity to acquire some of the underdogs who are labeled “retiring soon.”
A few of the sets are exclusive to the Lego website, while others are ‘ hard to find’. For less than £50, you can purchase the entire set collection here.
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Star Wars Battle Pack – £24.99
Fans of Star Wars (Lego) should consider getting a Clone Trooper andamp; Battle Droid Battle Pack set.
This Star Wars set includes 215 pieces, making it suitable for children older than seven. With toy vehicles and recognizable accessories, builders can engage in Clone Trooper vs. Battle Droid combat. A Clone Shock Trooper, three Clone Troopers, three Super Battle Droids, and two Battle Droids are included in the Battle Pack.
One pleased customer praised the set and said, “My son is very pleased with this set… The two booklets have very clear and straightforward instructions. This Lego Star Wars set is a very nice addition to his collection, which he has previously owned. Especially the droids. It’s nice to hear him creating these battles between the figures as he plays with the sets daily.
Retro Roller Skate, Skateboard and Boom Box – £24.99
The Boom Box and Skateboard from Lego’s Retro Roller Skate Set can be used.
This retro roller skate can be converted into a skateboard and boom box, which is one of Lego’s most well-liked three-in-1 sets. The colorful set, which includes 342 pieces, was created for children over the age of eight and adults who want to feel nostalgic.
A satisfied customer awarded the set five stars and commented: “Being an 80s roller skate kid, I had to have this. Very nostalgic build. appears pretty on the window sill. I enjoy playing with the wheels when I’m by the window because they move. I find it therapeutic”.
Hogwarts Castle Boathouse – £31.99
Lego Lego Hogwarts Castle Boathouse Set (Lego)
With this Lego Set, younger children over eight and adults alike can recreate the iconic scene from Harry Potter and his friends’ arrival at Hogwarts in The Philosopher’s Stone. As well as the Boathouse itself, there are two boats and five characters, including Harry Potter and Professor McGonagall.
Sadly one customer thought the Boathouse set was ‘ overpriced’, however others disagree, with one glowing five-star review reading: “It’s value for money as you can’t beat the quality of real Lego. There is enough of a challenge in the instructions, which are simple to follow. Fantastic for fans of Lego and Harry Potter.
Mini Disney Castle – £34.99
A Mickey Mouse figure (Lego) is included with Lego’s Mini Disney Castle.
This cute Disney Castle set made up of 567 pieces is one of Lego’s ‘ hard to find ‘ creations. The set, which was created to honor Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary, gives fans a replica of the iconic Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort. It is suitable for children over 12 and adults. It also comes with a vintage-style Mickey Mouse minifigure.
A happy Lego shopper commented: “Lots of fun. Great little structure with some finishing touches inside. Easy to put together. More of a display piece than to play with. Sadly someone else was less impressed, as they noted: “Set and base keeps falling apart, bits are randomly falling off”.
Hogwarts Castle Owlery – £39.99
Five owls and three minifigures from Lego’s Hogwarts Castle Owlery set are included.
Another Harry Potter Lego set that’s less than £50 is the Hogwarts Castle Owlery. It comes with 364 pieces, five owls and three minifigure characters – Harry Potter, Argus Filch and Cho Chang. The iconic scene from the animated film Goblet of Fire, where Harry asks Cho to have a Yule Ball, is recreated in the set, which was made for children over eight.
One delighted customer wrote: “This is the first Lego set I’ve ever built, and I absolutely loved every minute of it… I would highly recommend this to anyone, regardless of age”.
Tiny Plants – £44.99
Nine plants can be constructed with the Little Plants set (Lego).
If you have a friend or family member who enjoys gardening or plants, Lego’s Tiny Plants set is undoubtedly the best option for them. Designed for adults, the set comprises 758 pieces and lets you build nine adorable plants, including arid, tropical and even carnivorous species. Each plant is nestled in its own terracotta-coloured plant pot.
A satisfied Lego customer wrote: “This build was a lot of fun. Not too complicated. The final products are really lovely and look good when displayed together or separately.
Wednesday Addams Figure – £44.99
The Wednesday Lego figure can wear two different Lego outfits.
This Wednesday Addams Figure set on Christmas Day will undoubtedly delight Netflix’s Wednesday viewers. The set, which includes 702 pieces, is suitable for children over 10 and allows you to pose the iconic figure in a variety of poses. You can dress Wednesday in her uniform or black dress from the Rave’N Dance, and her loyal sidekick Thing is also included, alongside more fun accessories.
A delighted customer praised Wednesday’s “absolutely adorable statue and a fun build” and gave it five stars. You can choose from two outfits, which I adore.
Aston Martin Safety Car &, AMR23 – £44.99
Lego’s Aston Martin Safety Car &, AMR23 set (Lego)
The Formula 1 2024 season may be over, but fans can get their F1 fix this Christmas with the Aston Martin Safety Car &, AMR23 Lego set. The two 2023 cars can be built with authentic Aston Martin detailing and comes complete with two minifigures. It was designed for children over nine and adults.
Unfortunately, one F1 fan had a problem with the set’s authenticity because they believed the color was “incredibly wrong.” Someone else didn’t agree, though, as they explained: “This is an excellent set for car enthusiasts and Formula 1 fans. Both models are highly detailed, with the AMR23 capturing the sleek, aerodynamic look of a real F1 car, and the Vantage Safety Car featuring the iconic light bar”.
Gabby’s Party Room – £44.99
The Lego set for Gabby’s Party Room is intended for Lego-loving children.
Lego’s Party Room set allows children over the age of four who love Gabby’s Dollshouse to travel to the beloved TV show’s home. Made up of 252 pieces, the set is ideal for little builders, as it comprises a ready-to-go model in each bag and a large starter brick.
Someone who has already snapped up the set said: “My five-year-old loved this. He had no trouble following the assembly instructions. I liked that each section of the set had its own booklet and small-bag assembly kit.
Captain America vs. Red Hulk Battle – £49.99
The Captain America vs. Red Hulk Battle set (Lego)
For less than £50, Marvel fans can purchase the new Captain America vs. Red Hulk Battle Lego set. Suitable for ages eight and above, the set comprises 223 pieces to build the jet plane and includes four minifigures – Captain America, Falcon, Red Hulk and Ruth Bat-Seraph.
One customer who has already purchased the new set said, “If you’re looking to buy something small for your child who is a fan of the MCU, consider picking up this set because it would be a fantastic addition to any scene you can recreate. Amazing work Lego group”.
The Phantom Menace Brickheadz – £49.99
Six recognizable characters (Lego) can be built with the Phantom Menace Brickheadz set.
Two sets of Lego Brickheadz, which are suitable for children over 10, will be retiring soon, round out our list. First up is the Phantom Menace collection which lets you build six iconic characters from the film using 732 pieces – Jar Jar Binks, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Captain Panaka, Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul.
One satisfied customer described how straightforward it was to put together. You really get your money’s worth with the six key figures in the box. However, they did go on to say: “I wouldn’t give this to a little kid because of the little parts, but it’s a great gift for a Star Wars fan”.
Prisoner of Azkaban Brickheadz – £49.99
Lego’s Prisoner of Azkaban Brickheadz set
This Brickheadz set is the last one for Harry Potter fans to use to create five Prisoner of Azkaban characters. You can create Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Sirius Black, a Dementor and a Stag Patronus using 697 pieces.
A happy customer wrote, “Fun activity to do with your whole family,” and gave the set five stars. Assembly was simple thanks to the well-presented and excellent instructions. Perfect size, fits anywhere in your home. Be prepared to be wowed by the details”.
You can shop Lego’s full collection of sets for under £50 here. Very and Debenhams are among the other online retailers that sell a wide range of Lego sets, but only exclusive sets can be purchased from Lego.
