Solar power: ten ways to bask in the summer sunshine
Once we switch to holiday mode to bask in the sunshine, there's no need to compromise on style.
This summer, it's all about relaxed silhouettes infused with personality.
Think floaty kaftans in bold palm prints paired with oversized sunnies and neon accessories for an elevated take on beach-bum chic.
GET THE LOOK:
Match your holiday vibe with the vibrancy of this colourful co-ord, as seen at Del Maar X River Island.
Match your holiday vibe with the vibrancy of this colourful co-ord, as seen at Del Maar X River Island.
Neon Bracelet, €55, Love Beth
#ieloves: Glow Up: Neon accessories are made for girls who want to have fun in the sun, €55, Love Beth.
Lemon & Chilli Dress, €49.95, Zara
Lemon Drop: Inject some zest into your summer dress with a patchwork of playful prints, €49.95, Zara.
Beach Kaftan, €14, H&M
Palm Beach: Dress with ease while shooting the breeze in a palm-print kaftan, €14.99, H&M.
Beach Tote Bag, €35, Costelloe + Costelloe
Pocket Friendly: Mixed Bag: This trusty tote will keep you in style from the airport to the beach, €35, Costelloe + Costelloe.
Embroidered Hem Shorts, €28, V By Very
Pure Shores: Style with an oversized shirt over your bikini for an effortless beachside look, €28, V by Very.
Pink Elongated Cat-Eye Sunglasses, €29, & Other Stories
The Sweetest Thing: Sorbet shades bring a sweet touch to your poolside style, €29, & Other Stories.
Red Gigham Bikini, €240, Hunza G
Red Hot: Turn up the heat on your swimwear with a sizzling hot bikini, €240, Hunza G.
Denim Sliders, €89.95, Salsa Jeans
True Blue: Slide into vacation mode with a double helping of denim, €89.95, Salsa Jeans.
Crochet Top With Flowers, €39.99, Mango
Craft Work: Bring the laid-back vibe of boho-chic to the beach, €39.99, Mango.
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- Irish Examiner
Solar power: ten ways to bask in the summer sunshine
Once we switch to holiday mode to bask in the sunshine, there's no need to compromise on style. This summer, it's all about relaxed silhouettes infused with personality. Think floaty kaftans in bold palm prints paired with oversized sunnies and neon accessories for an elevated take on beach-bum chic. GET THE LOOK: Match your holiday vibe with the vibrancy of this colourful co-ord, as seen at Del Maar X River Island. Match your holiday vibe with the vibrancy of this colourful co-ord, as seen at Del Maar X River Island. Neon Bracelet, €55, Love Beth #ieloves: Glow Up: Neon accessories are made for girls who want to have fun in the sun, €55, Love Beth. Lemon & Chilli Dress, €49.95, Zara Lemon Drop: Inject some zest into your summer dress with a patchwork of playful prints, €49.95, Zara. Beach Kaftan, €14, H&M Palm Beach: Dress with ease while shooting the breeze in a palm-print kaftan, €14.99, H&M. Beach Tote Bag, €35, Costelloe + Costelloe Pocket Friendly: Mixed Bag: This trusty tote will keep you in style from the airport to the beach, €35, Costelloe + Costelloe. Embroidered Hem Shorts, €28, V By Very Pure Shores: Style with an oversized shirt over your bikini for an effortless beachside look, €28, V by Very. Pink Elongated Cat-Eye Sunglasses, €29, & Other Stories The Sweetest Thing: Sorbet shades bring a sweet touch to your poolside style, €29, & Other Stories. Red Gigham Bikini, €240, Hunza G Red Hot: Turn up the heat on your swimwear with a sizzling hot bikini, €240, Hunza G. Denim Sliders, €89.95, Salsa Jeans True Blue: Slide into vacation mode with a double helping of denim, €89.95, Salsa Jeans. Crochet Top With Flowers, €39.99, Mango Craft Work: Bring the laid-back vibe of boho-chic to the beach, €39.99, Mango. Read More Desire Lines: Savida brings the style, Kathryn Thomas' Pure Results heads for Kilkea
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- The Irish Sun
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B&M is selling an "ace" cabin bag for just £6 - and it' could double as the perfect hand luggage's even Ryainair-approved. Summer is finally upon us, and with temperatures set to ramp up again this weekend, many of us are likely making plans for a holiday. Advertisement 2 B&M is selling a Ryanair-approved cabin bag Credit: Alamy 2 The £7 bag is on sale for just £6 Credit: Facebook/Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK But finding a bag that meets the strict size guidelines of major airlines can be tricky. Thankfully, B&M has the perfect product to put travellers at ease - and it's reduced too. Whether it's a sunny getaway or weekend trip, the Bordlite underseat cabin bag will hold everything you need for a short time away. The bag, available in black or grey, is usually priced at £7 but is currently on offer for just £6. Advertisement B&M bosses say "Travel with convenience using this Under the Seat Handheld Bag." They promise it is "suitable for major airlines" thanks to its 40 x 25 x 20cm dimensions. This makes it ideal for EasyJet customers, with their under-seat cabin bag's maximum dimensions being 45x36x20cm, including handles and wheels. The airline claims this size allows you to 'bring all the essentials for a short trip'. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Latest Latest It also meets the specifications for Ryanair's underseat baggage dimensions (40x20x25cm). Sharing the find on the 'Ryanair hate this jacket' shoppers show how to pack for a 10-day trip in your COAT & it even fits under the plane seat "That's good value", one person gushed. A second wrote: "These are the bags we need." Advertisement A third added: "Bought these last year, fit plenty in." "Got them - ace", chimed in a fourth. A fifth said: "Mine's done loads of trips with no problems at all!" Meanwhile, a sixth insisted: "These are great bags and hold a lot." Advertisement Primark is also selling an underseat bag which has racked up a legion of fans, and measures 40x20x25cm, when its wheels are removed, meaning it's fully compliant with the budget airline. The wheels are 'easy click', so they can be detached in seconds on the plane if you need. Read more on the Irish Sun The hardshell suitcase also includes a handy bag for storing the wheels during the flight, and has a number of different zipped compartments to make packing easier. Advertisement The bags also won't break the bank, costing just £25 each and saving you having to pay for any luggage on the flight. Holiday packing tips Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday. 1. Write a list Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase. Or for complete ease, try Google's AI app - Gemini - which will create a list for you and help you not over pack. 2. Involve your kids Jemma said: 'My girls are getting older, they're 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say 'this is what you need' and they follow the list. 'And then I give them a rucksack each - and say to them 'you can have whatever you want in there as long as it's not liquid', and they can take that on the plane. And that's their 'home away from home' items.' 3. Try a hack or two She said: "I think they all work, but for different reasons - and you've just got to pick the right one for your trip. "Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you're trying to get a lot of items into your case, it's a space saver. 'Packing cubes are great - for example, I'm going on holiday with my three kids and we're all using the same suitcase for our clothes. "These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked. "I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we've arrived." 4. Decant beauty products Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets - which are much lighter and smaller. Or, if you'll be popping to the shops when you're abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive. 5. Get organised before you come home Jemma said: 'When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes. 'Also pack it in some form of order - so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person. "Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don't leave it."
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My local UK train station has been crowned one of the best in Europe – with secret museum, sports bars & Victorian organ
TRAIN stations are places we love to hate, they can be busy and loud, but there are a few that make the travel experience more bearable - sometimes even enjoyable. One of those is London Bridge which has been named as one of the top train stations in Europe and as a regular commuter, I can see why. 8 London Bridge Station is one of the best in Europe Credit: Alice Penwill 8 The index placed London Bridge Station in 10th place thanks to its facilities and links Credit: Alamy The London-based station that sees 50 million passengers a year came in tenth place on the The index ranked 50 rail hubs across the continent and based it on 16 categories, from tickets to the number of in-station services. Other factors were how long station ticket offices were open, variety of tickets, train delays, Wi-Fi, accessibility and the number of shops and restaurants. London Bridge station sits in tenth place, joint with Leipzig Hbf in Germany which both scored 85 out of 118 points. Read More on Train Stations While I can't comment on Leipzig Hbf, London Bridge is a station I'm very familiar with. Now, I don't think anyone can ever say that the commute is the best part of their day, but London Bridge certainly makes it easier. I travel into London Bridge three days a week, and after venturing into multiple London stations throughout my life - I can say it's one of the best. For one, it has lots of shops and restaurants whether it's getting a meal deal in Boots, or a Pret coffee, treats from M&S, or even window shopping in the designer shops like Reiss and All Saints. Most read in News Travel Right outside the station is Redwood, a sprawling sports bar with a sun-trap terrace that's always popular during the summer months. The Wi-Fi is easy to join and reliable, the only place it seems to disappear is when I go up onto the platform level and walk towards the end - which I can deal with. Huge new train station to open in world's most popular city 8 London Bridge Station has lots of designer shops in the vaults Credit: Alice Penwill 8 There are three mini exhibits in London Bridge Station Credit: Alice Penwill One almost undiscovered part of the station that is a hit with history buffs is the 'secret museum'. Enclosed in three cases near the exit to Tooley Street are ancient items found during the redevelopment of the station. Between the years of 2012 and 2017, many items were discovered, such as drinking cups used in old taverns, medieval floor tiles, tobacco pipes, and even spoons. Now, you've heard of the It's an art piece commissioned by Jimmy C which has been installed in the station, and I like to think it's a marker people use for a first date, or a friend's meeting spot. Inside the station there's also a station pipe organ, which is known as Henry. It was built in 1880 and as of 2022, has been open to the public as part of the 'Pipe Up for Pipe Organs' charity project. But for me, the best part about the station is, of course, the train links. I can get a direct service from where I live in North Hertfordshire, all the way into London Bridge in one hour - covering 33 miles. 8 'Meet By the Heart' is London Bridge's version of the Waterloo clock Credit: Alice Penwill There are plenty of transport routes whether that's to Kent, In fact, London Bridge station sees approximately 1,238 train services per day with over 40,000 passengers - although it doesn't feel this way. As I understand it, London Bridge Station hasn't always been so easy to navigate. It's one of the oldest train stations in the world and is 188 years old, having opened on December 14, 1836. While impressive, this means that it wasn't built for the huge number of passengers it sees today, hence why it's gone through big transformations over the years. London Bridge re-opened in 2018 with a new concourse which was designed to make it open and airy. There's also a wooden slatted ceiling and the platforms were raised too. 8 The station even has its own organ that's open for public use Credit: Alice Penwill 8 Outside the station is Redwood, a busy sports bar with a terrace Credit: Alice Penwill All of the 15 platforms are accessible via the escalators, so usually, there aren't many people gathering in the main terminal but up on platform level instead. As for delays, I can't say I take much notice of any services other than my own, but they are pretty reliable. I barely have delays out of London Bridge Station, apart from the odd day, and it's never more than ten minutes late. For anyone hopping onto the tube, it has connections with the Jubilee and Northern Line. Of course, anyone venturing into London Bridge Station will discover the city at their fingertips. Outside is the world-famous Shard building, but within a one-mile radius, there's over 600 restaurants. I find it's great for access to Sun Travel has picked the UK's prettiest train stations - some with beachfront views and champagne bars. And another of the 8 London Bridge Station has lots to offer from eateries, shops and travel links Credit: Alice Penwill
