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Cosmopolitan
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Affordable alternatives for Bum Bum Cream and 68 perfume mist
IMO, nothing rings in the summer quite like the deliciously sweet scent of your favourite Sol de Janeiro mist. From creamy coconuts and fresh fruits to mood-boosting florals, the brand famously has a knack for transporting you to a tropical beach holiday (we're talking palm trees, piña coladas, and everything) with just a single spritz. As far as opinions go, that one's hardly controversial. I'll bet an army of fellow Gen Zs, if not the majority of the girlies on TikTok, will agree: to know SDJ is to love SDJ. And if you live on planet Earth at all, there's no doubt that you're familiar with their ever-viral Brazilian-inspired offerings. Although the brand has since expanded to glowy bodycare and an ultra-nourishing hair range, it was their cult classic Cheirosa 62 body mist that first put them on the map (and everyone's dressers) wayyyy back when. It's warm, it's nutty and almost smells good enough to eat – so naturally, we're not the first to go searching for a dupe at a more purse-friendly price point. But not only have we just found one as close to the original as it is affordable, we've actually covered all other bases, too, so prepare to thank us in advance. Our ultimate list of the best Sol de Janeiro dupes covers each of their fragrances, plus an added extra for those as obsessed with the Bum Bum Cream as we are. Whether you're after a mist that won't break the pre-holiday bank or seeking your new signature scent for the summer, these 11 dupes are giving SDJ a real run for their money… The short answer is that for the sake of accuracy, our motto was "notes on notes on notes". As for the long answer, we took a careful look at (and whiff of) each of Sol de Janeiro's fragrances, and marked down both which olfactory family they sit in, and which notes (top, mid and dry) made up their overall scent profile. We then matched these to corresponding dupes, from some of our favourite high-street brands, who shared similar, if not the exact same, notes but for less. We wore each one, applying them to all of the usual pulse points, and set out to test their comparative potency, wear time and most importantly, dupe-ability.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stroud Jazz Festival 2025 to celebrate new historic venue
A historic cultural venue in Stroud will be celebrated through a weekend of jazz. SVA (Stroud Valleys Artspace) has acquired the Brunel Goods Shed and will mark the occasion with the annual Jazz Stroud Festival. This year, the festival will run from May 22 to 25 and will focus exclusively on the newly acquired Goods Shed, "a significant milestone" for Stroud's cultural scene. The festival will begin on Thursday, May 22 with a performance by Unfurl, an ensemble known for its "spontaneous electronic jazz improvisation." Special guests will join the group for an "in-the-round" performance, setting the tone for a dynamic weekend of music. The festival will continue on Friday, May 23 with Bristol's Analogue Lounge, who will bring their "signature blend of open jam sessions, deep vinyl digging, and immersive visuals" to the Goods Shed. Saturday, May 24 will see a colourful community procession through Stroud town centre, led by Brazilian-inspired carnival collective Afon Sistema. This will culminate in a day-long celebration at the Goods Shed, which will also mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. The Saturday night headline acts will include Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy, known for their "infectious Frafra-Gospel afrofunk" and Afriquoi, whose "fusion of live African instrumentation with UK electronic styles has made them a global underground favourite." They will be joined by Medina DJs for a night of rhythm and celebration. The festival will end on Sunday, May 25 with a full-day reggae session hosted by Poor Man's Friend Sound System & Friends, representing Bristol's rich sound system culture. In the lead-up to the festival, SVA will engage the community through carnival costume workshops and dance classes in partnership with local artists and schools. Open public sessions will be held at the Long Table on May 10 and Lansdown Hall on May 17, offering everyone a chance to take part in the visual spectacle of Saturday's carnival procession. The initiative is supported by GWR Community Fund and Stroud Town Council.
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
French seaside town once the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic' that now looks more like Brazil
ONCE known as the 'Pearl of the Atlantic', a town in France has been compared to Brazil since being rebuilt. Unfortunately, during World War Two, Royan was almost completely destroyed. 7 7 7 However, this gave architects the chance to completely redesigned the town as only a few villas survived. Today, the town is full of white concrete low-rise buildings. Only a select few of the original villas remained, some of which are on the seafront. Charlotte de Charette, a history expert from the area, told The Connexion: "It was a deliberate choice to be low rise, to fit into the surrounding countryside. "The main architects and urban developers were influenced by Brazilian architecture, which is why white concrete curves predominate, instead of the grey used in places like Le Havre." The more modern look meant that the former style of the town has disappeared but in its place, Brazilian-inspired concrete roofs appeared. Many of the villas built by architects after the war are now worth a fortune. One villa, located about five minutes from the beach but without sea views, recently went on the market for €1.1million (£942,199). It features four bedrooms, a large garden with a pool and a bright, sunny living room. In comparison, one of the remaining villas from the 1930, located only 600 metres from the beach, with two bedrooms, is worth €440,000 (£376,879). I'm a travel editor and this caravan park is the only family holiday I pay for every summer - it's better than 5-star resorts But the emergence of the new villas in the 1950s were not greeted with open arms by local residents. Charlotte explained that for a long time the villas did not have the same value in the eyes of the locals as the 1930s villas. However, that has now changed and some of the 1950s are sold within days of being put on the market. Rules in the area have been introduced to protect the villas, meaning that it is forbidden to put external insulation on walls and solar panels are only allowed if they cannot be seen from the road. The rules also protect original doors and fittings, may of which are unique having been made by artisans using wood, glass and metal. 7 "It is an effort but almost everyone agrees that it is worth trying to keep the vision alive of the people who rebuilt the town," Charlotte added. Royan's history dates back to the 19th century, when it developed as a holiday resort. Rich families from Bordeaux would take boast down the estuary, and visitors from Cognac and Libourne would flock to the region. A railway then arrived in 1875, allowing more visitors to travel to the town and build holiday villas. This result in holiday villas with grand towers - all in Gothic style. 7 One holiday village - Le Parc - stretched from the beach to the hill behind it and was full of ornate buildings. Names like the Prince of Wales and Picasso stayed in the town and helped it to gain the nickname 'The Pearl of the Atlantic'. When the German navy put huge guns and bunkers along the estuary mouth and buried mines across the town during World War Two, Royan completely changed. As a result, Royan eventually ended up flattened by bombing raids and was one of the last towns to be liberated. It wasn't until the 1950s when the town redeveloped.
The Irish Sun
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
French seaside town once the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic' that now looks more like Brazil
ONCE known as the 'Pearl of the Atlantic', a town in France has been compared to Brazil since being rebuilt. Unfortunately, during World War Two, Royan was almost completely destroyed. Advertisement 7 During World War Two, much of Royan was destroyed including villas from the 1930s - like the above Credit: Alamy 7 After the war ended, architects redeveloped the town with a Brazilian-style Credit: Alamy 7 The villas that were then built in the 1950s appeared less Gothic and predominantly feature white concrete Credit: Alamy However, this gave architects the chance to completely redesigned the town as only a few villas survived. Today, the town is full of white concrete low-rise buildings. Only a select few of the original villas remained, some of which are on the seafront. Charlotte de Charette, a history expert from the area, told Advertisement Read more on France "The main architects and urban developers were influenced by Brazilian architecture, which is why white concrete curves predominate, instead of the grey used in places like Le Havre." The more modern look meant that the former style of the town has disappeared but in its place, Brazilian-inspired concrete roofs appeared. Many of the villas built by architects after the war are now worth a fortune. One villa, located about five minutes from the beach but without sea views, recently went on the market for €1.1million (£942,199). Advertisement Most read in News Travel It features four bedrooms, a large garden with a pool and a bright, sunny living room. In comparison, one of the remaining villas from the 1930, located only 600 metres from the beach, with two bedrooms, is worth €440,000 (£376,879). I'm a travel editor and this caravan park is the only family holiday I pay for every summer - it's better than 5-star resorts But the emergence of the new villas in the 1950s were not greeted with open arms by local residents. Charlotte explained that for a long time the villas did not have the same value in the eyes of the locals as the 1930s villas. Advertisement However, that has now changed and some of the 1950s are sold within days of being put on the market. Rules in the area have been introduced to protect the villas, meaning that it is forbidden to put external insulation on walls and solar panels are only allowed if they cannot be seen from the road. The rules also protect original doors and fittings, may of which are unique having been made by artisans using wood, glass and metal. 7 This postcard from the 1950s shows the Brazilian-style villas with terracotta roofs, that emerged following the war Credit: Getty Advertisement 7 The town now has a mix of 1930s and 1950s villas Credit: Alamy "It is an effort but almost everyone agrees that it is worth trying to keep the vision alive of the people who rebuilt the town," Charlotte added. Royan's history dates back to the 19th century, when it developed as a holiday resort. Rich families from Bordeaux would take boast down the estuary, and visitors from Cognac and Libourne would flock to the region. Advertisement A railway then arrived in 1875, allowing more visitors to travel to the town and build This result in holiday villas with grand towers - all in Gothic style. 7 Many of the 1950s villas are now protected and fetch a lot of money when on the open market Credit: Alamy One holiday village - Le Parc - stretched from the beach to the hill behind it and was full of ornate buildings. Advertisement Names like the Prince of Wales and When the German navy put huge guns and bunkers along the estuary mouth and buried mines across the town during World War Two, Royan completely changed. As a result, Royan eventually ended up flattened by bombing raids and was one of the last towns to be liberated. It wasn't until the 1950s when the town redeveloped. Advertisement 7 Royan sits on the coast along from La Rochelle Credit: Alamy
Fashion Network
28-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Sol de Janeiro appoints new CFO amid new management hires
U.S. skincare brand Sol de Janeiro announced on Friday the appointment of Laurie Lovett joins to the role of chief people and impact officer, and Elaine Paik to the role of chief financial officer. In her new role, Lovett will lead human resources, social impact, and ESG, driving the firm's talent strategy, foster inclusive leadership, and lead brand-related programs. Lovett was the former global chief people officer at Nielsen and Verisk, and spent 20 years at Accenture. Likewise, in her new role, Paik will lead finance, IT, and Legal, driving strong governance and financial performance. The finance veteran joins Sol de Janeiro from Impossible Foods, where she served in the role as CFO. Prior to that, she was a long-serving leader at Colgate-Palmolive. Both Lovett and Paik will report directly to Sol de Janeiro CEO, Heela Yang. The L'Occitane Group-owned beauty brand said the appointments are a pivotal step as it "scales beyond its $1 billion milestone toward its next era, with people, culture, and operational excellence at the center," according to a press release. "Sol de Janeiro was built on the belief that connection is powerful, and people are everything," said Yang. "Laurie and Elaine are exceptional leaders with the vision, empathy, and rigor to help us grow with soul. Their deep expertise will shape how we scale; not just bigger, but better." With these appointments, 71% of Sol de Janeiro's C-Suite is made up of women, the Brazilian-inspired company added. Founded in 2015, Sol de Janeiro was acquired in 2021 by L'Occitane Group acquired, valuing the company at$450 million.
