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Kate Middleton ‘gorgeous’ in cargo pants and £120 trainers at seaweed farm | Royal | News
To visit the seaweed farm in St Davids, Wales, Kate opted for a relaxed country look, and she looked absolutely stunning. She donned a khaki jacket, black jeans and her favourite pair of white trainers.
The Princess of Wales wore the Wax Jacket in Khaki Green from Troy London, retailing for £320 and , the , and the popular white Veja trainers with rose gold detail.
Kate is a fan of the trainers and she often opts for the popular brand to attend casual engagements. She owns different pairs but to visit the seaweed farm in Wales, the royal chose the .
The trendy shoes can be purchased online, and the popular high street brand .
The website explains: “VEJA has been creating sneakers differently since 2005, mixing social projects, economic justice and ecological materials. Paying homage to the Brazilian non-profit organisation which provides support to the cotton farming families Veja uses.”
“Launching lifeboats since 1869, the RNLI’s Lifeboat Station here on the spectacular St Davids coastline has a history of heroism among its generations of volunteers.”
Royal fans praised Kate’s style on social media with Instagram user @annabelle_zamora_p saying: “Both absolutely awesome! She is a gorgeous chameleon.”
Another one, @uk_royal_follower, commented: “I have to say while she looked amazing in both I loved her casual look today best!!”
Beauty fans are rushing to snap up a hugely popular Estée Lauder serum after spotting a deal that undercuts major retailers. The iconic skincare product, known for its anti-ageing benefits, has been reduced by £26.70, making it cheaper than the price currently listed at Boots where it’s £89.
The Estée Lauder Serum Advanced Night Repair Multi-Recovery Complex (50ml) is now priced at £62.30 down from £89 on the allbeauty website. The cult favourite formula has built a loyal following over the years, with thousands of shoppers praising its ability to improve skin texture and give a more radiant look.
The Estée Lauder product is the brand’s newest generation of potent skincare serums. Using Chronolux Power Signal Technology, the formula is designed to help counteract visible signs of ageing while protecting the skin from environmental stressors.
It works to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while helping skin look smoother, plumper and more radiant, with the added benefit of minimising the look of pores, the brand says. To use it, shoppers should apply in the evening to a cleansed face and throat as part of nightly skincare routines.
As an alternative, LookFantastic has the Medik8 Advanced Night Restore (50ml) night cream for £60 on the website. This is said to be packed full of ceramides, designed to target visible signs of ageing, the site says.
Boots also has the No7 Future Renew Night Serum (25ml) for £39.95. With ingredients to target multiple signs of skin damage, this one is said to offer ‘instant results’ to make skin feel softer and more hydrated.
On the John Lewis website, the Estée Lauder serum has been rated highly. One person wrote: “I love this serum because it gives me soft skin, it’s very soothing.”
Another commented: “Excellent product, used this product for many years. I started using it when I was 40. It keeps my skin good for a woman who is now nearly 80.”
A third person added: “I have been using this serum for two months, and I really love it. It truly helps even out my skin tone and improves the overall texture of my skin. My face looks smoother, fresher, and more radiant. After consistent use, my skin feels more hydrated and healthy. I’m honestly hooked and will definitely purchase it again.”
A handful of others disagreed as one person said: “I love this product and use it daily, so the brand should offer refill packaging to stimulate more frequent uses and less waste with the glass bottle.” Another added as part of a longer review: “So far so good. The only reason I give it four stars is because I don’t know the exact long-term results.”
The Estée Lauder Serum Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex (50ml) is available from allbeauty.
The expert revealed that bad smells are not a cleanliness problem (Image: Getty)
An expert has revealed the bizarre spot where you should keep your trainers. While many people think the solution to getting rid of the stubborn smell from their favourite pair of trainers is just airing them out, unfortunately, no matter how many times they are aired out, it won’t help. You can invest in expensive sprays that are made particularly to try and tackle the issue. However, the chemicals in those products can damage the materials in your shoes.
Though there is another option, according to Leanna Spektor, Co-Founder and Style Expert at Brand House Direct, an Australian online retailer that specialises in footwear. According to Ms Spektor, all you need to do is pop them in the freezer.
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But before anything, it’ll be worth knowing what causes the musky smell. The expert reveals that it is a bacterial issue, not a cleanliness issue. She explains that the inside of a trainer is the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive.
She added: “It’s warm, it’s dark, and after a workout or a long day on your feet, it’s damp. That combination is what produces the smell. It’s the bacteria breaking down sweat, not the sweat itself.”
Bacteria multiply quickly in these conditions, clinging themselves into the fabric and foam lining of your shoes. Your feet also contain around 250,000 sweat glands, more than anywhere else on the body, producing roughly half a pint of moisture each day.
A large amount of that then ends up inside your trainers, giving bacteria everything they need to thrive. That’s why just leaving trainers by an open window rarely does much; the bacteria are still there and very much alive.
Trainers can be put in the freezer overnight (Image: Getty)
But this is where the freezer comes in. Extremely cold temperatures kill the bacteria that cause the smell, unlike other methods that just mask the odour.
Ms Spektor said: “Freezing your trainers exposes those bacteria to conditions they can’t survive.
“It’s a much more thorough solution than sprays, which often just cover the smell temporarily. And unlike bleach, the cold won’t discolour or degrade the materials.”
She added that 12 hours at freezer temperature is enough to do the job, and what you end up with is a pair of trainers that will smell fresh without using any harsh chemicals.
Not only that, but it is cost-effective, barely takes up any time, and works on every type of trainer, including canvas, mesh, leather and suede.
To take complete advantage of the hack, the first thing you want to do is clean them, making sure to remove excess dirt and wiping them down.
You should also take out any removable insoles, if possible, as they harbour a large amount of bacteria.
Then put each shoe in a sealed freezer bag to protect the trainers from moisture inside the freezer, and keep your food well away from the footwear. Then you want to freeze them overnight for around 12 hours.
Once the time is up, take them out of the freezer to allow them to come back to room temperature naturally before wearing them – around 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature would be ideal.
Leanna Spektor, Co-Founder & Style Expert at Brand House Direct, concluded: “The freezer trick is one of those solutions that sounds too simple to work, but the science backs it up. Bacteria can’t survive in freezing temperatures, so you’re solving the problem rather than masking it.
“What I always tell people is to avoid reaching straight for bleach or strong chemicals when their trainers start to smell. These can break down the adhesives holding your shoe together, strip colour from the upper, and degrade the foam cushioning over time. You end up with fresh-smelling trainers that are structurally worse off.
She added: “For an extra boost, sprinkle a little baking soda inside each trainer before sealing the freezer bags. It absorbs any remaining odour while the cold does its work.
“And one final thing, always make sure your trainers are completely dry before putting them back on. Wearing damp shoes is how the bacteria problem starts all over again.”
With spring finally on the horizon, many of us are seeking wardrobe staples for the season ahead that are both comfortable and stylish. Roman is now offering its pleated midi stretch skirt for £32, but shoppers can currently use the code FLORAL to get 10% off, taking the price to just £28.80.
The skirt, which comes in navy, black and various patterned designs, features a full length and a comfy elasticated waistband making it both a practical and chic option. The item is also super versatile, working as well for the office with a light knit as it would for evening and weekend plans styled with a shirt or T-shirt.
What’s more, the shoe options are endless – dress up with heels or wear with sandals or trainers for daytime looks. Other spring ready skirts we’ve spotted on the high street include New Look’s classic Blue Striped Cotton Seersucker Circle Maxi Skirt which features a timeless design and costs £32.99.
Over at Nobody’s Child and those who are partial to a fun print may wish to shop the retailer’s White Tomato Print Maxi Skirt which has been slashed in price from £69 to a mere £27, and what’s more shoppers can add the code SPRING15 at checkout to get a further 15% off, taking the price to £22.95.
Back to Roman, and the pleated midi stretch skirt can be worn now and styled well into summer, giving fashion enthusiasts maximum bang for their buck. The black and navy options are ideal for those who prefer more neutral outfits or who want to tone down more playful items they already own, while the patterned styles can easily be teamed with a plain top for an effortless look.
Roman’s customers have given the skirt – which comes in UK sizes 10-20 – high praise, with one commenting: “I love this skirt and worn with a v neck jumper (Roman), it is slimming. It feels and looks feminine!”
Meanwhile another liked how versatile the item is, writing: “Great skirt for any occasion, you can dress it up or wear it casually. Looks great with heels or flat shoes, even white pumps. Great material for easy washing.”
A third said: “Lovely skirt. Dress up or down! Love it! It’s light and swishes plus lovely and long. Would buy in other colours.”
It is worth noting that one reviewer felt the skirt may perhaps be best suited to taller shoppers, commenting: “Wanted a navy pleated skirt – a little long but pleased.”
Despite this, others had high praise for the item, with another Roman customer writing: “Love it! Looks and feels good. Will get lots of wear of it.”
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