Why picking bridesmaid dresses is such a complete and utter nightmare

July 9, 2017, 12:10 am

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The very first thing I decided on when we got engaged was the colour of the bridesmaid dresses.

Lemon. I definitely wanted lemon dresses.

I put together a mood board and stuck it up in our bedroom like an excitable teenager and those floaty lemon dresses featured heavily. I wanted sunflowers in the bouquets, so I was certain it would all come together beautifully.

I told all my bridesmaids to look out for light yellow dresses (which they were less than struck on at first, admittedly).

Lucky for me, my bridesmaids are utter babes and were happy if I was happy, even sending me links of dresses they thought I’d like.

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July 9, 2017, 12:57 am

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Haven’t you ever wondered what ‘Starbucks’ actually means?

Of course you have.

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You probably assumed it was something down to the starry way in which the coffee chain takes all your money and stops you from buying your first home because you’ve spent your wages on iced coffees.

But my friends, that isn’t the case.

According to former Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz, the name is actually a reference to Herman Melville’s 1851 novel, Moby Dick.

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July 9, 2017, 1:00 am

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A couple’s just got married in a newly legal weed hot house because, Las Vegas

July 9, 2017, 1:33 am

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Weed weddings aren’t new.

The International Church of Cannabis started offering cannabis-infused ceremonies in May, and there are plenty Instagram accounts dedicated to various weed wedding expos and ‘canna bride’ inspo.

Of course you can buy a swimsuit that make you look like an avocado

But one couple in Nevada has gone one step further.

By getting married in a newly legal Las Vegas hot house.

Anna Balfe-Taylor says that when he fiance Mark asked her to marry him inside a grow house, she had to think about it – but eventually, she came round to the idea.

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July 9, 2017, 1:45 am

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We can all get disillusioned by the likes of Tinder, Bumble, and Happn.

There’s an endless sea of new faces and people to reply to, with just as many cheesy chat-up lines and seedy “you up?” messages as there are genuine connections.

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Finding someone you like is always a minefield, and there’s a reason kissing frogs before meeting your prince/princess is a well-worn cliche.

But, putting it down to new technology and ‘modern dating’ won’t get us anywhere. All it does it make us more miserable, and more likely… Read the full story

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July 9, 2017, 2:00 am

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Samba beats, belly-busting breakfasts and hidden treasures down at a lively array of markets – with so many guilty pleasures available in Newcastle-under-Lyme, you may have to pop into the local Holy Trinity confession booth to repent.

Newcastle-under-Lyme MP Paul Farrelly is a proud local man, who was born and lives here.

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He loves his hometown ‘because it still combines its heritage as a mining and market town with a thriving university at Keele and a great position, close to… Read the full story

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July 9, 2017, 2:12 am

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More and more of us are becoming woke to the fact that there is an alternative to slaughtering cows and pigs for food.

But many people who have sworn off meat still eat fish and seafood.

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After all, they’re less relatable, less cute, less there.

If you want something to really push you over the edge and into full on plant-based living, however, take a look at this video of a tuna fish jumping about after being cut in two.

Twitter was horrified when Yataka Suzuki uploaded the video of the fish flopping around for TWO MINUTES, with the caption: ‘The vitality of the fish is amazing’.

魚の生命力が凄い pic.twitter.com/LjoIO3609n

— 鈴木豊 Yutaka Suzuki (@Q57OUPrpy8OZaWt) July 5, 2017

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July 9, 2017, 3:00 am

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The 90s really were the glory days of fashion.

Chokers. Belly tops. Tie dye. It was all fantastic.

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But when it came to wedding apparel, designers really let their imaginations run to a dark place. People got married in meringues and bridesmaids were made to wear dresses that resembled tablecloths.

Everyone looked horrendous – particularly when their awful dresses were often paired with bad perms and awfully cut bangs.

Take Heidi Mann, for example.

She was a bridesmaid for her mate Tammi Sauer’s wedding back in 1995 and she was made to wear a… Read the full story

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July 9, 2017, 3:04 am

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Going to the hairdresser is a pampering experience for some, and a nightmare for others.

Your image is at the hands of someone else, and one wrong move can have you growing out a disaster for months. Imagine the pressure that hairdressers go through, then, to ensure you walk out looking your best.

It’s definitely not an easy job, and when clients have unrealistic expectations or don’t understand haircare it makes it that much harder. So, how do you make it go as smoothly as possible for you and your stylist? Well, you could start by avoiding mentioning the following:

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July 9, 2017, 3:05 am

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When a sibling has cerebral palsy life is very different, not just for them, but for the whole family.

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Cerebral Palsy is a permanent muscle disorder that appears in early childhood, and it is caused by abnormal development or damage to parts of the brain that control movement, balance and posture.

It varies person to person, and like with all conditions there are good days as well as bad ones.

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July 9, 2017, 3:35 am

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An Argentinian artist has built a full-sized replica of the temple on the Acropolis in Athens, made entirely out of banned books.

Constructed from 100,000 titles, the installation is part of Kassel’s Documenta 14 art festival.

Calling all bookworms: an artist has built a temple made out of 100,000 banned books

Artist Marta Minujín, 74, has been calling on people to donate books from a list of banned titles and says that the installation is ‘a symbol of opposition to the banning of writings and the persecution of their authors’.

The Parthenon of Books stands on the spot where the Nazis… Read the full story

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July 9, 2017, 5:14 am

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Mental health issues are commonly referred to as invisible illnesses, as they often go unseen to the people around us. 

But what about when your symptoms spill out from your thoughts and feelings to affecting your physical wellbeing?

We spoke to people who’ve experienced this, to help you see the warning signs and boost your brain and body in the bad times.

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Weight and hygiene

One of the more immediate things people see when they’re depressed is that their day-to-day hygiene and eating habits can suffer.

This is… Read the full story

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July 9, 2017, 5:32 am

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Go on Instagram and you could be forgiven for thinking that it’s unusual to sweat when you’re exercising.

You’re confronted by flawless gym selfie after flawless gym selfie of PTs and fitness bloggers with perfect hair and makeup who look like they’ve just wandered off a photo shoot set, not a gym mat.

Body positivity blogger wants us to start celebrating our gym gains with sweaty selfies

They don’t look anything like you do when you’re working out.

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July 9, 2017, 6:00 am

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With the likes of Blind Date and Gladiators the 90s had some of the best TV shows ever created, but the one you claimed as your favourite said a lot about the kind of person you were.

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Back then there were no such luxuries as Netflix and YouTube. Sky TV offered more choice, but this was only for the well-to-do folk out there.

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July 9, 2017, 6:05 am

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This is Rain Dove.

They’re an androgynous model who’s changing the binary nature of fashion castings by modelling both menswear and womenswear.

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They call themselves a ‘gender capitalist representing “human” in fashion’, and they’re using their platform to raise awareness of all sorts of worthy causes, from LGBTQ rights to homelessness.

Rain Dove’s already landed a number of international magazine spreads as well as having walked on major catwalks.

They first got into modelling after losing a bet with a mate over an American football match – the forfeit being that… Read the full story

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July 9, 2017, 6:37 am

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Have you ever wondered what your favourite celebrity would look like lying in a bowl of ramen?

Stupid question really – I mean, who hasn’t?

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So obviously there’s an Instagram account dedicated to picturing celebrities kicking back in steaming bowls of the stuff.

Merging the two things Instagram does best, food and celebrities, it does exactly what it says on the tin: ‘It’s some celebrities. In ramen.’

And there’s something for everyone:

We’re talking Darth Vader sitting on a load of mushroom and egg ramen

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July 9, 2017, 7:00 am

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Whether you share your house with family, housemates or your partner, it can get a bit stifling at times.

No matter how much you love the people you live with, there’s still nothing like getting the place to yourself.

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It’s a treasured luxury and it’s only right that you take full advantage of every moment of it.

These are the things we’re willing to bet that you definitely do when you get home and realise that – gasp – you’re actually home alone for the ENTIRE evening/day.

A nice long bath

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July 9, 2017, 7:19 am

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It’s that time of year again when hot-dogs-or-legs and idyllic sunrise photos are all you’ll see on your newsfeed.

Whether you’re going to Cancun or Skegness this year, you’ll probably buy a swimsuit at some point and it can be a stressful experience.

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It’s easy to become caught up in what your body ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t’ look like, and end up leaving the changing room in a heap wondering where you went wrong.

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July 9, 2017, 8:11 am

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Pack your sunglasses whatever the weather – CBeebies Land Hotel is seriously bright.

From its rainbow entrance to its themed rooms, Alton Towers’ latest hotel almost knocks you backwards with its dazzling colours.

CBeebies Land Hotel has been racking up column inches and been big on parenting forums since news of the park’s plan was released.

I went along to the launch of this children’s holiday hub to stay and see if it lived up to the hype.

Of course I had the real critics – my three and five-year-old niece and nephew in tow too.

The rooms

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July 9, 2017, 8:22 am

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All year you’ve been meaning to ramp up your fitness regime before you leave for your jollies.

You’re going to start doing HIIT, stop drinking whole bottles of Prosecco, eat more greens.

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But that hasn’t happened and here you are feeling unfit and unprepared to flash you flesh in front of everyone.

Of course, there’s no such thing as a ‘summer body’ but you want to feel good about yourself.

And there’s nothing like a bit of endorphin-promoting exercise to do that.

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