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11 hours ago
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Brown is the unexpected colour of the summer! Here are 15 dresses to shop now that will suit everyone
Anyone with their finger on the fashion pulse will know, brown was the biggest colour trend of autumn winter 2024. From our suede boots to our suede bag, our accessories and more were all a rich shade of chocolate. So we were hardly surprised when Pantone deemed 'Mocha Mousse' the colour of 2025, giving us the perfect excuse to carry the hue into our new year wardrobes. However, we didn't expect to still be obsessing over brown come summer, a season typically defined by sunshine shades of yellow and sky blue, along with pretty pastel pinks and purples. And yet, we find ourselves *still* drawn to brown in all its forms: chestnut, coffee, caramel, tan and more. We're even ditching our trusty, go-to black summer sandals for luxe-looking brown designs. We're applying the same thinking to the rest of our ensembles. Sure, the white summer dress hasn't quite been dethroned as July's hero item. But, for those looking to elevate their look and stand out from the crowd, a brown summer dress is a sure-fire way to achieve street star style status. Below, our round up of the best to shop now... We've been living in our linen trousers as of late, but if you're looking for alternative ways to wear linen this summer you can't beat a breezy dress in our fave hue. Draping and ruching have emerged as something of a micro trend across summer dresses this szn. We think the style looks particularly expensive in a rich, chocolate colourway. Combine our favourite colour with our favourite print, and what do you get? A dreamy brown gingham dress, of course! Want to elevate your summer dress game further? Opt for an asymmetric neckline for the smallest of details that will have a big impact. Another of this season's trending dress styles, we love a brown drop waist number. The neutral shade makes the silhouette feel easier to pull off, somehow. Follow Alex on Instagram. Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there's nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she's passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
Cosmopolitan
16 hours ago
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- Cosmopolitan
Chris Martin is warning fans about the kiss cam after that Coldplay concert viral clip
After that Coldplay kiss cam video, featuring (now ex-) CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief, Kristin Cabot, went viral, the band's lead singer, Chris Martin, has given fans at his subsequent gigs a warning. When the camera panned across to a married Byron and Cabot, showing them with their arms wrapped around one another, the pair instantly sprang apart and tried to hide, causing Martin to quip "Oh, what... either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' Unfortunately it appears to be the latter. Astronomer, Byron's former workplace, told Cosmopolitan UK: "Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met. "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO. "Before this week, we were known as a pioneer in the DataOps space, helping data teams power everything from modern analytics to production AI. While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not. "We're continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data & AI problems." Now, Martin has warned fans to be careful during subsequent kiss cam moments at Coldplay shows, quipping during a recent gig, "We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd. How we're gonna do that is we're gonna use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen." He then grinned and added, "So please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now." You have been warned! Jennifer Savin is Cosmopolitan UK's multiple award-winning Features Editor, who was crowned Digital Journalist of the Year for her work tackling the issues most important to young women. She regularly covers breaking news, cultural trends, health, the royals and more, using her esteemed connections to access the best experts along the way. She's grilled everyone from high-profile politicians to A-list celebrities, and has sensitively interviewed hundreds of people about their real life stories. In addition to this, Jennifer is widely known for her own undercover investigations and campaign work, which includes successfully petitioning the government for change around topics like abortion rights and image-based sexual abuse. Jennifer is also a published author, documentary consultant (helping to create BBC's Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next?) and a patron for Y.E.S. (a youth services charity). Alongside Cosmopolitan, Jennifer has written for The Times, Women's Health, ELLE and numerous other publications, appeared on podcasts, and spoken on (and hosted) panels for the Women of the World Festival, the University of Manchester and more. In her spare time, Jennifer is a big fan of lipstick, leopard print and over-ordering at dinner. Follow Jennifer on Instagram, X or LinkedIn.
Cosmopolitan
18 hours ago
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Pamela Anderson returns to OTT glam look with a heavily styled 'flippy bob'
A few years ago, Pamela Anderson broke the internet (soz Kim K) with an admission: she was no longer to get glam. (That involved avoiding having her hair and makeup done, for the most part.) Now, however, she's only gone and returned to the glamour with an OTT hairstyle inspired by 1950s Old Hollywood. Enter: the flippy bob. Last week [17 July], Pamela was spotted out and about in New York City and although makeup-free, her hair has been heavily styled into a bob with barrel-shaped, flipped-out ends. The chin-length 'do is defined by bounce, volume and, just like Marilyn Monroe had, a side parting. Oh, and to capitalise on the drama of this look, Pam even had an outfit change. First, she stepped out wearing a striking royal blue set consisting of a tie-neck blouse and pencil skirt, and then, she wore a boat-neck long sleeve top paired with a turquoise embellished skirt. Perhaps my favourite shampoo to date, this formula not only smells divine but effortlessly adds body and volume to super fine strands, without feeling heavy or clunky. Top with the co-ordinating FABLE & MANE Volumizing Conditioner for voluminous yet silky strands like no other. On damp hair, add your volumising mousse of choice. This one is super affordable and adds bounce and texture sans-the crunch. One of the most integral steps for achieving a bouffant bob: the blowdry brush. This one from Drybar is a firm Cosmo fave; it's super easy to use and adds the perfect amount of curve to strands. Finish with a dry hold spray for a long-lasting style. This one is perfect for fine hair and is often used by Khloé Kardashian! While not essential, a backcombing brush as such is great for fluffing up any limp locks. From the ends to the root, comb backwards and smooth over once happy with the volume. As Pam shows, there's more to glamour than just makeup. Time to take a hairstyling 101 crash Lia on Instagram. Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from viral celebrity hair and makeup news to the latest trend predictions, she's an expert in recognising the season's next big beauty look (before it ends up all over your social media feeds). You'll usually find her putting TikTok's recent beauty hacks to the Hype Test, challenging the gender-makeup binary and social stereotypes, or fangirling over the time Kourtney Kardashian viewed her Instagram Story (yes, it's true). Find her also on LinkedIn.
Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Bixie Short Hair Style for Summer 2025
If the bob and the pixie had a chic, low-maintenance baby (humans could never), it would be the it's officially the haircut of the summer. It's the birthing renaissance, hairstyle edition! You heard it here first, folks. But why is it the cut of summer 2025? Well, the flirty fusion of a style, the bixie is low-maintenance, high-impact, and is the epitome of an "I woke up like this" haircut. Plus, the shorter length helps beat the heat while still offering enough shape for versatile styling. Whether worn tousled and beachy or sleek and polished, the bixie is super customizable. Don't just take my word for it, though. To really understand what defines the cut, as well as who it's best suited to and how to style it, we tapped the brilliant brain of Tom Smith, hairstylist, trend forecaster, and Cosmopolitan contributing expert, who, below, breaks down the buzz. The more time passes, the more convoluted hairstyle names get; from Italian bobs and French bobs to shags and even wolf cuts (confusing, much?!). The bixie, however, is simpler than you would think, combining the best of the bob and pixie. "The bixie is a grown-out pixie shape that is not quite a bob but has enough length to frame the face," Tom says. "A fusion of a pixie cut and a bob, the shape offers the texture and head-hugging nature of a short pixie cut, while the extra length allows the shape to frame the face similar to a bob without the characteristic squareness of a traditional bob shape." So, just think of it as a pixie cut, circa two months post-snip! The bixie is a soft cut with rounded edges, so it can work really well on those with more angular, square face shapes. That said, as Tom explains, there is more versatility because of its length; "There's more to play with rather than a traditional pixie." "It can also be a great option for those with thicker hair who struggle with bob shapes looking too 'mushroomy', as this shape evenly distributes the thickness of the hair," Tom says. Overall, there are perks to the bixie for all hair types. "Fine and flat hair can be given more body with this shape, wavy and curly hair will get much more lift and volume, while textured hair will sit more angular in this shape, flatter on the sides, lower at the nape, and fully on the top," says Tom. Tick, tick, ticks across the board! Good news! Tom shares that a well-cut bixie should fall into shape easily with minimal styling. *Snoozes alarm for an extra 10 minutes in bed* "For definition and texture, you can enhance your bixie with soft pomades or wax sprays," says Tom. And those with straight hair types looking for a bit of grit can add soft bends and waves into strands with a straightener or a curling wand. Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from viral celebrity hair and makeup news to the latest trend predictions, she's an expert in recognising the season's next big beauty look (before it ends up all over your social media feeds). You'll usually find her putting TikTok's recent beauty hacks to the Hype Test, challenging the gender-makeup binary and social stereotypes, or fangirling over the time Kourtney Kardashian viewed her Instagram Story (yes, it's true). Find her also on LinkedIn.
Cosmopolitan
4 days ago
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"It was unfortunate": Ekin-Su shares real reason for Curtis Pritchard split in first interview since break up
After meeting in the Love Island: All Stars villa back in January, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard decided to call time on their relationship in May. Now, two months on, Ekin-Su has opened up for the first time since their split, telling Cosmopolitan UK exclusively: "It was unfortunate." Talking about their time on the show, Ekin-Su gushed: "Basically, when you're in the villa, you're living your own reality, and you're able to give your time and attention to that one person." She continued: "And when we came off the show, we tried to keep that same bubble for ourselves. But what really happened was we were just so incredibly focused on our careers and when both people are focused on their careers, I think for us, we didn't want to end up resenting each other in the future, and we didn't want it to turn into something that wasn't healthy for us, because we do get along and we had such a good relationship." Asked the moment they realised it wasn't going to work, the 30-year-old actress and reality TV star explained: "Well, I was literally in the US a lot, and it was actually the time when his boxing appeared. I love seeing him passionate about something he loves, and he was the same with me. And I think with boxing as well it's intense training every day and you do need to focus on that on its own. Sometimes they don't see their wives for months when it comes to professional boxing, so it was hard to see each other." Unlike some of the other All Stars couples - like Grace and Luca, who have taken several trips together since the show, including to Italy, New York, and Dubai, where he asked her to be his girlfriend - Ekin-Su felt that she and Curtis hadn't been able to reach certain milestones in their relationship due to their busy schedules "We didn't see each other as much as we'd like," she said. "You know we never had the chance to really go away together and have our romantic honeymoon holiday that most couples did in the villa. So it was unfortunate." Ekin-Su, who originally appeared on the eighth series of Love Island, which she won with her ex Davide Sanclimenti, and Curtis, from the fifth series, met on the second season of Love Island: All Stars earlier this year. Despite a few wobbles along the way, they made it to the final and finished in third place, behind runners-up Grace and Luca, and winners Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman. Three months later, however, they decided to end their relationship, with Ekin-Su releasing a statement on her Instagram Story. "I wanted to share that Curtis and I have decided to go our separate ways. It's been really a tough decision, but one made with a lot of love and respect for one another," she wrote. "He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in and out of the villa. Thank you all so much for the love and support over the past few months. We're both focussing on navigating the transition and would really appreciate privacy during this time. Love always, Ekin-Su xx" Curtis, who is a professional dancer and has recently got into boxing, shared a statement of his own at the time confirming the news. He said: "It's true, Ekin and I have decided to go our separate ways. Break ups are never easy, but I'll always be grateful for the laughs, the adventures, and the memories (especially the dance routines.)" Despite the split, Ekin-Su tells us that she and Curtis are still on good terms. "It was actually a really healthy relationship, and we brought out the best in each other, but it just didn't work," she smiled. "We entered it [the break up] in a way where, if you ever need me, I'm here, sort of thing. I was like, 'If you need me, I'm here. And he said the same. I said, 'I might need help in the future for dance moves. I'm gonna be calling you.'" This is Ekin-Su's second split from someone she met on the ITV2 dating show. She broke up with Davide in June 2023 after meeting on the show in 2022. Although they briefly got back together, they called it quits for good in January 2024. Davide is now in a new relationship with entrepreneur Iris Au and Ekin-Su was linked to Married At First Sight UK star Georges Berthonneau last year. "I have been on a few dates here and there," she revealed. "I was quite nervous, but I'm having fun. It's my Hot Girl Summer. I'm enjoying being single, but I'm also enjoying having a little flirt." She added: "I'm a lover. I'm a romantic. I wear heart my sleeve. So if I meet someone, I meet someone. I'm not going to say no, because I've just come out of a breakup. You don't know when you'll meet the one, but I am open." Could Mr. Right be just around the corner, Ekin? We hope so!
