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The high street retailer is stocking a ‘dazzling’ pair of shoes that resemble a pricier alternative

Primark is stocking a pair of ‘dazzling’ £22 shoes that resemble a designer style. The fashion retailer, known for its affordable clothing, shoes, and accessories, could have a new crowd-pleaser on its hands.

The high street chain has introduced new Spiral Diamante Heeled Sandals, available in cream or black, which look similar to a designer pair from Kurt Geiger. However, the KG Kurt Geiger Athena Sandals, available in black, gold or silver from Next for £99, retail for a much higher price.

Both pairs share similarities, as they each feature a spiral design that wraps around the ankle, sparkly embellishments, and a stiletto heel. However, the shoes are not completely identical, and shoppers may have their preferences between the shoes, which vary in colour and construction.

The product description for the black Primark shoes says: “Step into sparkle with these black spiral diamante heeled sandals. The slim stiletto heel and square toe create a sleek base, while two slim front straps shimmer with hotfix rhinestones.

“The standout spiral ankle strap wraps elegantly around your leg, covered in sparkling crystals for a bold, eye-catching look. With no buckle closure, the coiling strap offers a unique fit and style. Perfect for adding drama to your evening outfit, these sandals bring a dazzling finish that’s sure to turn heads.”

Meanwhile, the product description for the black Kurt Geiger shoes states: “This Athena heel is crafted in gold with a gold crystal embellished spiral ankle strap. The heel is in a high stiletto style. Heel height: 9cm.”

Primark’s offering has proven popular on social media. TikTok user @prmrkmeadowhall recently showcased the two Primark pairs in a video that earned over 60,000 views and more than 3,000 likes. The caption said: “GORGEOUS heels in at Primark! Designer inspired heels for just £22!” Viewers loved what they saw. One commenter praised: “Too cute.”

Someone wrote: “Now would u look at that. Primark can you bring chandelier heels in gold.” Meanwhile, another fan tagged a fellow social media user, writing: “I need the white ones so if you see them get them for me please n thankyouuuuu.” Their friend replied: “Very cutesy.”

As such, Primark’s offering could be a tempting alternative for fans of the Kurt Geiger style looking for a similar look for less. Alternatively, shoppers searching for a different diamante style might like Primark’s £20 Diamante Strappy Heeled Sandal, a more subtle style that resembles the ‘dazzling’ pair but does not have a spiral ankle strap.

Available in nude, the shoes are not an exact colour match for the other pair, but they could be just the ticket for fans looking for another elegant diamante style. The product description states: “Turn heads in these diamante strappy heeled sandals.

Countless videos about Princess Anne’s bold vintage fashion and her knack for recycling her outfits has earned her a whole new legion of fans on TikTok

Celebrating turning 75 today, Princess Anne has been given the unexpected title of ‘Queen of Recycling’ by TikTokkers who regard her as a fashion icon – despite her famous declaration that she would not go near social media “if you paid me.”

Gen Z can’t get enough of the accidental fashionista, who has released a picture to mark her birthday wearing a colour-block navy dress with white trim, which she was first pictured in at The King’s Foundation Awards at St James’ Palace in June.

Countless videos about the Princess Royal are getting thousands of views on TikTok, where influencers admire her bold outfits from the 1970s and commend her for recycling clothes – making them look fantastic at royal engagements 50 years on.

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Back in the 70s and 80s, Anne’s formal style consisted of brightly coloured tailored dresses and long, flowing floral gowns. Off duty, she often wore traditional country casuals, such as jeans and statement scarves.

And for one Tik Toker, Simon Glazin, who has an account dedicated to royal fashion from around the world, Princess Anne is a firm favourite.

Of her latest picture, he says: “I think we know by now that Anne is a superstar of the British Royal Family, Pictures and videos of her always show her smiling and having a sense of fun.

“And what a perfect dress too – demure yet statement, something she does so well, and one of her favourite colours – navy.

“We know she’s the queen of recycling her looks, and whilst most of us can’t wait to buy something new for birthday celebrations, she has chosen to re-wear this dress from June this year.

“In June she wore it with matching blue gloves, but I much prefer it without. It’s a great colour on Anne.”

The fashion blogger, who has almost 48,000 followers, regularly posts about Anne – with one post on her top five recycled looks receiving more than 100,000 views.

He says the vivid colours, bold prints and sleek tailoring, she wore in the 1970s established her as a trendsetter and, by rewearing outfits, she is now grabbing the attention of the younger generation. He explains: “What I love about her is it seems she is a bit oblivious that she is a fashion icon. Or if she does know it is a genius move.

“Definitely back in the 1970s, she wore some incredible stuff. There is an iconic picture of her where she is wearing this blue striped shirt with jeans with this amazing belt buckle and this necktie, which could be on the cover of Vogue right now.

“The 70s was definitely her era, but what is interesting about Princess Anne is that she will bring something back from the 70s and wear it now.” It is the sustainable element of her style that resonates with the TikTok generation.

Simon says: “From my TikTok I see the comments from people when I talk about Princess Anne and they are usually from younger people talking about how they never knew she recycled clothes.

“Because we now live in this very green conscious world, younger generations are really into recycling stuff with second-hand shops and thrift shops.

“When I did a video on her old 70s looks, the comments were overwhelming. They were all saying ‘I didn’t realise she wore this’, ‘I didn’t realise she had it in her’, ‘I didn’t know a royal could dress like that’. The comments are always from younger people saying ‘I would wear that now’.”

Prestigious Italian fashion house Fendi even remarked on her sustainable style, calling her “the chicest woman in the world” and praising her ability to “underline garments for life, not use and throw away”.

And Strictly host Claudia Winkleman said her wardrobe for the latest series of TV’s The Traitors was inspired by the princess.

Simon adds: “Most recently, she has been seen loads wearing these really cool Adidas ski sunglasses, and she was really ahead of the curve wearing them. It was really funny because you then saw them starting popping up on catwalks.

“There was this most incredible white, floral, to the floor dress she wore that had boho vibes with long sleeves with frills over it and oversized print over it, which is very now.

“There’s also an outfit from a village fete, where she nipped in her waist and wore a little cap sleeve, she did that quite a lot and this shirt dress vibe is very now too – we’ve seen it at Chloe and Celine on the catwalk.

“I think more than anything, we all love Princess Anne because you could imagine her not giving two hoots what people think. Like Princess Margaret, they both knew they weren’t going to be Queen, so I feel like this allowed them to do this.

A Californian TikTokker, posting as Allie – The Royalty Nerd – has 73,000 followers and posts saying she “loves” Anne’s 70s’ style, raving about the dress she wore when she became engaged to Captain Mark Phillips in 1973.

“It is so beautiful. The dress would also make a cute wedding dress nowadays too,” she posted, adding: “Anne also keeps her clothes forever and often rewears things which I really appreciate.”

London-based fashion expert Miranda Holder, who has 178,000 TikTok followers,is also an enthusiastic Anne supporter. She posted:”There’s been some epic fashion – and there still is – from Princess Anne, and there is a lot we can learn from her I salute you Anne, you are indeed a great fashion icon.”

EXCLUSIVE: The This Morning regular joined the panel on the ITV programme’s sister show Loose Women last week, and has now addressed her future on the show

Doctor Zoe Williams is hoping to make a return to Loose Women, after being a part of the show’s first-ever Loose Doctors episode last week. Alongside Dr Amir Khan, Dr Hilary Jones, and Dr Nighat Arif, the 45-year-old shared her expertise on a number of taboo topics as well as tips on how we can all improve our health.

Discussing her experience on the show, the This Morning regular said it was “an absolute privilege” to be a part of the episode, and expressed a desire to do it again.

She added: “The four of us are genuine friends as well as mutually respected doctors, so we felt able to have those really raw, honest conversations, and we had a lot of fun too.”

Asked if she would consider a return, Zoe continued: “Our hope is that there will be further episodes of Loose Doctors as we have so many ideas and so much more to share.

“It was difficult to narrow down what topics we would discuss on the first show. It somewhat depends on the response from the public, so if you loved it, please share.”

Zoe is mostly recognised for her regular appearances on This Morning, where she often gives her perspective on many health topics, including personal stories from guests.

From January 2026, the show will remain on television in its usual slot, though this isn’t the same for other programmes in the ITV schedule.

Lorraine Kelly’s self-titled show will air for just 30 minutes instead of an hour on a seasonal schedule, running 30 weeks of the year. Loose Women will follow suit, though it will retain its one-hour slot from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

With the programme scheduled to air fewer episodes, there’s speculation that the current roster of 26 panellists may also face cuts.

For now, Zoe remains as a regular face on ITV and, as part of her hectic schedule, she has also partnered up with Tesco’s campaign to support their Free Fruit For Kids’ initiative.

As many parents will know, getting children to eat healthy food such as fruit can be a difficult task, but Zoe has three tips that can help with this.

She firstly suggests making the process fun, explaining: “Whether it’s a sticker chart or getting kids involved in preparing and cooking food, making the process fun and interactive can encourage the whole household to eat more fruit and veg.”

Secondly, the doctor believes pairing fruit with tasty extras can make it look more appealing.

“Sometimes all it takes is a little twist. Try serving apple slices with peanut butter, banana with yoghurt, or berries with granola. Fun pairings can help children get over texture or taste barriers,” she added.

Trying new recipes is Zoe’s third tip, adding: “Your five a day don’t have to come in the form of snacks or even whole fruit – you can incorporate fruit and veg into new recipes and formats like smoothies, juices or even desserts.”

“He’s been baptised by the girlies as the latest daddy of the internet, our therapist, and world leader”: Pitbull fans reveal why they enjoy dressing just like the beloved rapper

One of the best parts about living in London is deciphering who is playing in the O2 based on what women are wearing on the Tube. Western boots and sequins for Taylor Swift, pink cowboy hats for Chappell Roan. But picture this: a sea of young women in bald caps, svelte black suits and aviators, as far as the eye can see.

In June 2025, Pitbull lived up to his stage name of Mr Worldwide, and started a global movement amongst his fans, in which women attending his concerts (and it does appear to be largely women) have elected to dress exactly as the singer. Distinctive elements of his appearance include the bald head, black suit and facial hair.

In fact, according to TikTok’s recent The Big Shop Report, Pitbull’s 2025 Party After Dark tour saw a 420% spike in costume sales, which includes the bald caps and fake soul patches, while #PitbullConcert views increased by over 6000% between May 25 and June 25.

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From Paris to Dublin, TikTok videos have gone viral of large groups of women in this exact uniform making their way from bus stops and train stations. They have accumulated millions upon millions of views, even inspiring their own ‘Pitbull concert FOMO’.

But what is it actually like to attend one of these concerts? And why has the 44-year-old Miami rapper inspired such a loyal, young, female fanbase keen to cosplay as him? I spoke to two Pitbull fans behind some of this year’s most viral TikTok bald-cap videos.

Nicole, who posted her viral video under @whatnicolebakes, attended Pitbull’s concert in the O2 London with a close friend in June. She says they spent under £100 each on the costumes and tickets. “Everyone was dressed as Pitbull in suits, bald caps and drawn on facial hair,” she tells The Mirror. “If you weren’t dressed like that, you stuck out.”

But what inspired Nicole to become one of the bald-capped masses? She claims she’s been a fan of the Worldwide star since “the very beginning”. Nicole reveals: “I grew up listening to his music and the love really started from his earlier popular releases like Hotel Room Service, I Know You Want Me, and International Love, and it’s continued ever since.”

Where does the appeal come from? Nicole says: “Pitbull’s songs are timeless. They’re catchy and get everyone dancing instantly, and you can’t not sing along to some of his greatest hits!”

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Plus, it’s not just about the music. Although she’s never met him, Nicole believes he’s “genuinely a great, inspirational person.” She declares: “He’s been baptised by the girlies as the latest daddy of the internet, our therapist, and world leader.”

It might sound somewhat implausible to the casual Pitbull listener. After all, doesn’t he mainly sing about drinking, hooking up in hotel rooms and “dale”? But the term ‘Pitbull therapy’ has been running around online circles for a while now, with fans sharing videos of his feel-good sayings.

Nicole explains: “His Pitbull-isms and lyrics are iconic and have been ingrained into the brains and hearts of people everywhere. My personal favourite is ‘This for everybody going through tough times. Believe me, been there, done that. But every day above ground is a great day, remember that.’”

Saff (@saffronleijs) attended Pitbull’s O2 concert last November and has a similar story. She says her bald cap, sunglasses and tie only came to about £10. As for Pitbull’s music, she says she’s been listening to it for years and has loved it since she was “18 and clubbing”.

She describes the night: “The whole experience getting to the concert dressed as Pitbull was so funny and then getting closer to the O2 seeing more and more Pitbulls was hilarious. The whole energy of the concert was incredible and still the best concert I’ve ever been to!”

Of course, there is something nostalgic about Pitbull’s music. He encapsulates a specific kind of 2010s party essence: a never-ending fiesta of good vibes, free-flowing drink and unselfconscious fun . Who else would inspire so many women to ditch the opportunity to get dressed up for a night out and instead imitate the artist himself?

But there remains the big question: what does Pitbull himself make of his thousands of doppelgangers? He recently told the BBC that it makes him “very, very happy”. He added: “Every time I’m at a show, I let them know that when you put on a bald cap, I hope you’re ready to have the time of your lives – it feels deeper than just music.”

As the Princess Royal celebrates her 75th birthday, she has enforced one rule that will stop the royal family from engaging in too much fanfare for the special day

As Princess Anne celebrates her 75th birthday today, she will not be expecting balloons, cake and fanfare from the royal family, at her own request.

Due to an unusual self-imposed rule the Princess Royal adheres to, her 75th birthday will be a low-key event that will ensure “no-frills” from the Firm, as she reserves big celebrations for milestone birthdays only.

Princess Anne will also not be having a large party to celebrate the day, instead choosing to mark her birthday earlier this year as she brought representatives from more than 300 charities and organisations she supports together for a special forum at Buckingham Palace . It comes after Kate halted her summer break to release a new video with emotional statement.

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In Anne’s true understated style, she has opted out of a large family gathering for her birthday, as expert Roya Nikkhah revealed her unusual rule on the Royals with Roya and Kate podcast. Roya claims that the Princess Royal has a ‘no-frills’ approach to her birthdays which means she only celebrates major milestones.

‘Anne’s policy is: “I will do things for my birthdays that have a zero, but I won’t do things for my birthdays that have a five,”‘ Roya said.

She added Anne has reportedly cancelled meetings in the run up to the big day to avoid discussions about how she might mark her 75th.

Anne was unfortunately forced to cancel her last major birthday celebration in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, when she celebrated her 70th birthday.

At the time, the Daily Mail reported Anne had been due to celebrate her 70th with a gathering hosted by her mother Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. Instead, The Princess Royal marked the occasion with a sailing trip around the west coast of Scotland with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.

The late Queen also hosted a secret, socially-distanced lunch with her daughter at Frogmore House – an empty private royal residence on her Berkshire estate – to mark the occasion. No other members of the Royal Family were present, and only minimal staff – who were part of the Queen’s castle ‘bubble’ at the time – attended the event.

Anne’s next milestone birthday will be her 80th in 2030 and, according to Roya, Anne plans to start “winding down” her royal duties after that.

The royal insider said: “I was told that she’s told her team: ‘I’m going to start winding down a little bit at 80, in five years’ time, and then I want to step back completely at 90’.”

The expert further suggested that Anne will likely follow in the footsteps of her late father, Prince Philip, who stood down from official royal duties at the age of 96.

Monster’s Ball star Halle Berry classily hit back at her ex-husband, David Justice, after he made comments saying she ‘didn’t cook, clean or seem motherly’ during their marriage

A-list star Halle Berry has hit back at her ex-husband, David Justice, after he revealed the controversial reason he split up with the Hollywood actress. David was married to the Monster’s Ball star for four years from 1993 to 1997, but not much is known about the duo’s divorce.

In a recent podcast, David cruelly hit out at Halle and claimed he left her because she didn’t cook, clean or seem “motherly”. Speaking on the All the Smoke podcast with co-host Matt Barnes, David reflected on his high-profile relationship with the Catwoman star and said: “If we have kids, is this the woman I want to have kids with and build a family with?

“And at that time, as a young guy, she don’t cook, don’t clean, don’t really seem, like, motherly.” It comes after Mel B’s ‘spiritual’ Moroccan wedding with non traditional dress.

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He added that eventually he “realised this isn’t the person I wanted to spend my life with”, but claimed he later understood that the marriage could have been saved if he “knew about therapy”.

David concluded: “It’s just that I, because I was young, had only been in honestly one real relationship before her. My knowledge and my understanding and my wisdom around relationships just wasn’t vast.”

Halle remained silent about his comments but recently took to her Instagram page to share sizzling snaps of herself in a bikini as she enjoyed a sunny holiday with boyfriend, Van Hunt, for her birthday.

She included a snap of herself holding a wine glass with her toes as she soaked up the sun as well as a picture of herself laughing while sipping on coconut water.

The star simply wrote in the caption: “Phew…! cooking, cleaning and mothering,” which prompted a flurry of comments from impressed fans.

“Bahahhaaaaa Caption Queen, Love you!” one person wrote and another person added: “Stay unbothered! I love this for you!” One fan commented: “You better let em know!!!”

Following David’s comments about Halle, many fans slammed the MLB star, with one taking to X, fuming: “Motherly? She was his partner, not his mom.”

Another said: “Imagine expecting Halle Berry, the first Black actress to earn $20m for a movie, the #1 most desirable woman in the world for decades, the first Black woman to win an Oscar, to stay home to cook and clean. Men and audacity.”

Meanwhile, a third raged: “David really expected THEE Halle Berry in her prime to be a stay at home housewife. Talk about an all-time fumble for Mr. Justice.”

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