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Be a hardcore killer Queen in these Bohemian-Rhapsody-inspired fashion trends

10/13/2018, 11:30:58 PM
IS THIS the real life? Is this just fantasy? We’re channelling ’70s glam-rock in animal print, velvet and sequins. You’ll be a killer Queen in these Bohemian-Rhapsody-inspired fashion finds – you’l… ✔ We’re channelling ’70s glam-rock in animal print, velvet and sequins ✔ We also showed you how to get Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly’s designer Strictly Come Dancing looks for less ✔ Plus, here's how to wear a bomber jacket this autumn with tips for dates, dinner and even the office



Beautiful Boy review, LFF: Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell shine in moving new drama

10/13/2018, 10:08:10 PM
Based on two memoirs, this drama deals in sensitive and subtle fashion with the plight of the father ✔ Felix Van Groeningen; Starring: Steve Carell, Timothée ​ Chalamet, Maura Tierney ✔ The more he uses drugs, the more he does things he is ashamed of – and the more he uses so he doesn’t have to face the shame ✔ There is no record of abuse of trauma in Nic’s childhood



‘Being Melania’ interview proves her the queen of barely coded messages | Meghan O'Rourke

10/13/2018, 11:39:35 PM
From fashion choices to her marriage, ABC special reveals first lady is far from clueless – and willing to bait those around her ✔ Media can be very tricky sometimes, Melania Trump said back in 1999, in an interview with ABC News ✔ After all, any media criticism of it would only make Trump’s base hate the media more, for focusing on trivialities instead of her real mission that day



How to look like model Adwoa Aboah who is spot on in polka dots and hot pink

10/13/2018, 11:30:56 PM
WHEN it comes to fashion, Adwoah Aboah knows what she’s doing. While the model, 26, could make a bin bag look stylish, we’ve never seen her put a foot wrong to date. This week Adowah is spot on in … ✔ WHEN it comes to fashion, Adwoah Aboah knows what she’s doing ✔ Jumpsuit £28 from Boohoo buy now Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk 8 Dress up polka dots with sassy pink accessories Bag £16 from Dorothy Perkins buy now Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk 8 Liven up the look with a colourful clutch Shoes £24 from Topshop buy now Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk 8 Slip into a pair of funky flats Earrings £5 from Boohoo buy now Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk 8 You can never go wrong with gold hoop earrings Bracelet £9.99 from Bonprix buy now Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk 8 A touch of gold will add glamour to your look Nars Soft Velvet Pressed Powder in Heat £28 from Nars buy now Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk 8 Go back to matte with this super-fine powder that’ll leave you looking airbrushed in one dab Revolution Iconic Matte Revolution Lipstick in Girls Best Friend £2 from Superdrug buy now Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk 8 This hot-pink hue is the perfect addition to a monochrome outfit Stockists: Bonprix (Bonprix.co.uk), Boohoo (Boohoo.com), Dorothy Perkins (Dorothyperkins.com), Nars (Narscosmetics.co.uk), Revolution (Superdrug.com), Topshop (Topshop.com)



Giant straw bags are now a thing but we’re not sure about taking it to the beach

10/13/2018, 10:10:39 PM
OVERSIZED bags are nothing new with backpacks and sports bag capable of holding enough for a weekend away. But one designer has supersized the staple of most beach holidays: the classic straw bag. … ✔ Twitter 5 People questioned where you'd keep the bag Twitter 5 The bag is expected to be as popular as the giant hat Twitter 5 It’s been called the ‘ultimate beach bag’ People have touted the barmy bag as the next big thing, with one person writing online: I wonder whoever will carry this in real life will probably just put their iPhone in it



Coronation Street's Faye Brookes dazzles in a metallic slip dress

10/13/2018, 11:21:21 PM
The actress, 31, put on a dazzling display in a metallic silver gown with a daringly high thigh-split as she made her way into the event. ✔ Wow: Paddy McGuinness' wife Christine ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived at the fashion bash wearing a dramatic sheer gown Sparkling: The actress, 31, put on a dazzling display in a metallic silver gown with a daringly high thigh-split as she made her way into the event alongside Lucy Fallon Evening look: She added further touches of glitz with a plethora of silver chain necklaces, as well as a glittering jewelled evening bag Paddy McGuinness' wife Christine ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived at the fashion bash wearing a dramatic sheer gown



Sarah Hyland embraces her wild side in animal print jacket and denim

10/13/2018, 11:21:26 PM
Sarah Hyland was spotted arriving to a spa in Los Angeles on Saturday. The Modern Family star flaunted her chic style in an animal print coat and tight denim leggings for the sunny day out. ✔ Sarah Hyland was spotted arriving to a spa in Los Angeles on Saturday ✔ We'll call it the softest gender reveal party ever.' He wrote back: 'That's a big Texas sized 10-4 there buddy.' Adorable: Sarah and Wells playfully bantered in the comments section



Fergie's outfit was old-fashioned but Eugenie's dress was 21st century

10/13/2018, 10:18:46 PM
The wedding of Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank was lovely but the most fascinating thing was what everyone wore. Which is not surprising since weddings are society’s red-carpet moments. ✔ Cara Delevingne, dressed as the Artful Dodger in Emporio Armani top hat and tails, clearly wanted to tell us that she has no time for sexual stereotypes ✔ The bags contain a chocolate coin, a can of spring water, a fridge magnet, a waterproof poncho, chocolate- chip shortbread and a marriage order of service



Nail this season's must-have mini skirt trend with our top high street picks

10/13/2018, 11:09:49 PM
KEEP it short and sweet in this season’s must-have mini skirts – we’ve got it uncovered with these above-the-knee ‘60s sensations. Paired with knee-high boots for a glamorous evening out or t… ✔ KEEP it short and sweet in this season’s must-have mini skirts - we’ve got it uncovered with these above-the-knee ‘60s sensations ✔ and we're going to struggle not to snap up each and every style ✔ And can you spot the difference between these £46 leather trousers and the £1,500 designer version



Books: The library fire, a criminal family, reviews and book news - Los Angeles Times

10/13/2018, 9:42:54 PM
The books newsletter from the L.A. Times bringing you the best in this week's literary stories. ✔ Astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson has a stellar second career as an author ✔ Reissues of two early books, Blue Desert and Frog Mountain Blues, show how prescient he was about issues such as immigration, development and the environment and, more surprisingly, that, in those days, he was full of hope



ANIME NEWS: TIFF events to feature ‘King of Prism,’ honor Isao Takahata

10/13/2018, 10:31:10 PM
The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival will kick off on Oct. 25 with a focus on “King of Prism” ✔ The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival will kick off on Oct. 25 with a focus on King of Prism and late anime director Isao Takahata ✔ It will feature King of Prism, which centers around young male idols and has become popular for its screenings ✔ For more information about the TIFF, visit the official website at (https://2018.tiff-jp.net/en/)



See All 4 Dazzling New Portraits from Princess Eugenie’s Royal Wedding in Exquisite Detail

10/13/2018, 9:44:59 PM
They are stunning! ✔ A candid black-and-white photo features the couple in the Scottish Stage Coach they rode in after exchanging their vows at St ✔ The longtime couple tied the knot in front of 800 guests, who then joined them for a luncheon hosted by the Queen at Windsor Castle and an evening reception at the Royal Lodge, which is Prince Andrew’s royal residence that he shares with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson



’Tis the season to sell, as Holly Willoughby shoots 'snowy' Christmas advert

10/13/2018, 9:34:49 PM
Holly, 37, in this year’s Christmas TV ad for Marks & Spencer, to a track by Take That ✔ Willoughby looks less than jolly waiting for a bus on a snowy night in London ✔ These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit ✔ She added: Honestly, I'm a huge fan of I'm A Celebrity and actually feel like I've won a competition to go and hang out on my favourite show! When is it a good time to tell Dec I'm scared of everything that moves



The Harlem Jazz Club Where the Spirit of Billie Holiday Lives On

10/13/2018, 9:39:37 PM
Minton’s Playhouse, the birthplace of bebop, still rules over 118th Street. ✔ He draws on older traditions as well as bebop: call and response, gospel, New Orleans, Chicago ✔ Opinion: Democrats Are Blowing It, Again Death at the Crossroads: A Ragged Limo, an Anxious Driver and 17 Friends How Jared Kushner Avoided Paying Taxes Tyndall Air Force Base a ‘Complete Loss’ Amid Questions About Stealth Fighters As Suburban Women Turn to Democrats, Many Suburban Men Stand With Trump



The truth behind First Man’s most talked about scene

10/13/2018, 10:08:19 PM
The story behind one of the film's most emotional moments ✔ BBC Films 14/16 Black Panther Black Panther is not only one of the most entertaining recent superhero films but has an intelligence and a political dimension that such inchoate offerings as Suicide Squad and Justice League completely lacked ✔ Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds First Man is in cinemas now



Iron Fist has been cancelled by Netflix

10/13/2018, 10:08:26 PM
Fans expressed their disappointment over the news on Twitter ✔ Netflix 1/25 Bojack Horseman A cartoon about a talking horse, starring the goofy older brother from Arrested Development… on paper little about BoJack Horseman screams must watch ✔ Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds Fans expressed their disappointment over the cancellation of Iron Fist on Twitter with many agreeing that its second season was a vast improvement on the first



One year into the #MeToo Movement, has anything changed?

10/13/2018, 11:09:45 PM
KADIAN Noble remembers how she felt, standing in a hotel lift just inches away from Hollywood bigwig Harvey Weinstein. Her heart pounded in her chest – not from nerves, but fear. “Just minutes earl… ✔ When I confronted his assistant about the roles he’d promised me, she had no idea what I was talking about ✔ So many women can identify with these high-profile cases, but in the past have been too scared to say anything ✔ Now, that’s changing, which means #MeToo isn’t just a campaign, it’s a true movement



Strictly's Vick Hope on her self-doubt and THAT sizzling chemistry with Graziano

10/13/2018, 11:17:26 PM
THE feeling that perhaps she doesn’t quite belong is one that Vick Hope is used to. She remembers going to Cambridge University, where her Geordie twang and mixed-race heritage made her stand out f… ✔ It’s so far removed from my family’s reality and what they do – my parents are amazing and supportive but they can’t really give me advice about the industry [Vick’s mum is a pharmaceutical rep and her dad is a software engineer] ✔ Hair: Charley McEwen at Frank Agency using Moroccanoil Make-up: Abbie May using Sleek Makeup Styling: Nana Acheampong



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