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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Optical illusion' swimsuit leaves people amazed by how it flatters figure
Julie Ellen, who is over the age of 60, says that the so-called 'optical illusion' swimsuit will make women's figures look more 'hourglass', and people have been left amazed A woman has left TikTok users gobsmacked after displaying a swimsuit that creates an "optical illusion" effect. With the swimsuit season upon us, scores of Brits are snapping up their holiday gear in preparation for sunny getaways to Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Turkey. While the high street is a go-to for many to find their perfect swimwear, online shopping is proving a hit as well. Julie Ellen, a 60-something TikTok sensation, has revealed the swimsuit she believes should be on every woman her age's summer shopping list. In a viral clip on the platform, which has been viewed more than 125,000 times, she showcases the supposedly miraculous "optical illusion" costume and divulges its secret: strategically placed white accents that slim the silhouette. "If you only buy one swimsuit this year, this has to be the one," she insists. The sizzling red number hugs her form while the cleverly positioned white details create a more voluptuous illusion. She goes on to explain: "Perfect design, perfectly flattering. The white stripes are cut to give an optical illusion that you have a more hourglass shape than perhaps you have. This certainly isn't my shape". The game-changing one-piece is up for grabs from Mooselover UK via the TikTok Shop, retailing at a steal – just shy of £20. Ellen doesn't stop there: "The straps are adjustable, the top is shaped and seamed to give you a little bit of lift. "There are padded inserts. Of course, I have removed them." The video sparked a flurry of comments from eager viewers. Addressing a concern about fitting the piece, Ellen reassured one potential buyer, 5 feet 11 inch tall and a size ten, "the straps are adjustable". She further comforted them by sharing: "I have a very long body - short legs - and I had them at the shortest length and it was fine." Another admirer said: "Woah! You look amazing! Stunning fit! [I'm] buying one." A third fan enthused: "This looks made to measure especially for you. You look amazing." Another follower chipped in: "You look lovely anyway but you're right, the red does give an optical illusion!"
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
‘She was a ray of sunshine' — Mini Marathon runners honour memory of a young woman lost to rare cancer
They are doing so in memory of Eve McMahon, a 23-year-old woman from Kildare whose life was cut tragically short by a rare form of cancer. Eve's sister Lucy and her best friend Ellen Redmond are behind the Run for Eve fundraiser, which is once again supporting Sarcoma Cancer Ireland. The small, volunteer-run charity offers vital support to patients and families affected by sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that typically affects children and young adults. Eve was just 22 when she was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in October 2021. Despite enduring months of intensive treatment at St Vincent's Private Hospital, she died eight months later on June 19, 2022, just three days after her 23rd birthday. Ellen described the annual run as a way of 'keeping Eve's memory alive', while also channelling grief into something positive. 'I just thought, wouldn't it be lovely to bring everyone together, her family, friends, neighbours, to do something uplifting around the time of her anniversary,' Ellen said. 'It's a very emotional time of year for all of us, but the mini marathon gives us a reason to come together in her name.' The first Run for Eve took place in 2023 and raised over €30,000 for Sarcoma Cancer Ireland, which at the time had only just begun establishing itself as a registered charity. Last year, the group raised nearly €20,000 for Breakthrough Cancer Research, chosen because Eve, a science graduate, had been studying for a master's in epidemiology at Imperial College London when she fell ill. 'Eve was the kind of person who would have gone into research herself. She was so smart, so driven, so that felt like a really fitting cause,' Ellen said. This year, the group will once again support Sarcoma Cancer Ireland, who, Ellen notes, 'don't receive any government funding'. The charity relies entirely on public donations to fund services such as counselling, treatment support, and small comforts for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Now in its third year, what started as a close-knit group of about 20 runners has swelled to over 40 participants last year, with even more expected this June. 'It's incredible how many people have gotten involved, friends of friends, people we've never even met, aunties, cousins, all just wanting to do something positive in Eve's name,' Ellen said. At the heart of the campaign is the memory of a bright, kind, and multi-talented young woman, a talented piano player and teacher, an avid cook who ran a food blog, and someone who dabbled in everything from crochet to leadership roles. 'She was one of those people who was just good at everything,' Ellen said. 'Everyone loved her, she was a ray of sunshine, honestly. And she never complained, not once. Even when she got sick, she just did everything the doctors told her. She never asked, 'Why me?' She just got on with it.' For Ellen, the mini marathon has become a way to keep that spirit alive. 'I get to see her cousins each year, her college friends, people I mightn't have crossed paths with otherwise. It keeps us all connected, and it keeps Eve close,' Ellen said. 'That's what matters most.' To donate to this year's campaign or join the team, visit the Run for Eve GoFundMe page.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Young Wexford trio earn spot on Junk Kouture's world stage ‘It's the most amazing feeling ever!'
Ellen Chapman, Anna Murphy and Kayla Butler creatively designed and hand-crafted their Gear Glamour dress, which was made solely from the parts of two bikes and a bike cover. Not leaving any part unaccounted for, the ambitious designers formed their skirt from bike tyres, the wires were included in the underskirt and the train that trailed the dress was crafted by weaving together the recycled bike cover. The inner rubber tubing of the tyres were plaited and stitched together to form the corset, and a headpiece was created by using the remainder of the tyres as well as spokes, chains and brake cable. The outfit was completed by removing the heels of a second-hand pair of heeled sandals, which were then cleverly replaced by old gear cogs stacked upon each other. 'When we formed our group and began our project, we realised that we all have a different set of skills and focusing on our strengths as a team is what helped us complete our design,' explained Kayla. Kayla also outlined that the inspiration from the design came from their rural community, as their school is located in south county Wexford, and students are heavily reliant on cars and busses to get to school. Inspiring others to reduce their carbon footprint where possible is what led the girls to focus their project around cycling and bikes. When the team reached the national finals, Ellen, who modelled the design for Gear Glamour, described the announcement of the result while she was on stage as 'the most amazing feeling ever'. 'The adrenaline was rushing through me and it's all a bit of a blur because it happened so quickly, but it was really amazing to be up there on stage in front of the crowd,' she added. In addition to being proud of their work and making it to the world stage, Ellen described Junk Kouture as a great initiative to be involved with as 'it has opened so many doors already.' Gear Glamour is one of the top 10 teams in the country that has progressed to the international stage, flying the flag high for Ramsgrange in the World finals which see groups from Abu Dhabi, London, Milan, New York and Paris all compete to be crowned the coveted overall Junk Kouture champion. Anna explained that the Gear Glamour girls are hoping the upcoming announcement for the world event, which is due to be held in 2026, will take them overseas. 'This year's world competition was held in Dublin, and if they decide to host it in a country abroad next year, our accommodation and our flights will be included, which is nice, but that the question we're being asked from all angles – 'where are worlds on?' and we're really looking forward to finding out and taking a trip together, with our designated Educator, Sharon McGee,' said Anna. As the trio will be moving from TY to fifth year in September, Kayla's advice to anyone who may be apprehensive about the programme and getting involved in the programme is to 'honestly, dive in." "Take advantage of every single opportunity. There's so much to do in TY, and if you don't take advantage of those opportunities, then you get nothing out of it. Junk Kouture is just one of the many, many things that we have done and TY has been an amazing experience, it's been unbelievable and I'd recommend it to everybody,' she concluded.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Moose Knuckles Taps Ellen Kinney as Chief Executive Officer
Ellen Kinney has been named chief executive officer of Moose Knuckles, the global luxury outerwear brand. Most recently, Kinney was president and CEO of Los Angeles-based A.L.C., where she drove expansive growth across direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels. Her earlier posts include CEO of Kendall + Kylie, executive vice president and chief merchant at Derek Lam International, and executive roles at Rebecca Taylor and Scoop. More from WWD EXCLUSIVE: Moose Knuckles Names Mia Wang Head of Asia Pacific Moose Knuckles to Create Capsule for NHL's 4 Nations Tournament EXCLUSIVE: Luxury Outerwear Brand Moose Knuckles Launches Subbrand Moose Lab 'Moose Knuckles is a brand with tremendous creative energy, global resonance and untapped potential,' said Kinney. 'I'm honored to take on this role and excited to work alongside such a talented team as we shape the next chapter of growth, innovation and cultural impact.' Victor Luis, chairman of Moose Knuckles, who was most recently CEO, said, 'Ellen is a dynamic and proven leader with exceptional merchandising instincts and a deep understanding of premium consumer brands. Her ability to blend creativity with commercial strategy makes her the ideal CEO to lead Moose Knuckles through this continued phase of growth.' 'Since Cathay Capital partnered with Moose Knuckles, the brand has leveraged its status as a bold Canadian icon to become a truly global name, embraced by consumers who prize multicultural spirit, bold attitude, distinctive style and exceptional craftsmanship,' said Jean-Marc Prunet, partner at Cathay Capital, which bought a stake in 2019. 'Ellen combines exceptional talent with a sharp understanding of today's consumer, enabling her to make the brand even more desirable and culturally relevant. Her proven ability to scale premium fashion houses while honoring their DNA makes her the ideal leader to accelerate our geographic and consumer expansion.' Kinney will be based at Moose Knuckles' global headquarters in Montreal, overseeing all facets of brand operations, product development and international expansion, as the company continues to accelerate momentum across North America, Europe and Asia. Best of WWD EXCLUSIVE: Maje Names Charlotte Tasset Ferrec CEO Nadja Swarovski Exits Family Company Amid Ongoing Corporate Shakeup Aeffe MD Exits Fashion Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
RTÉ News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
This week's Uncharted: 'it's going to be hardcore'
When Ray Goggins describes a task as "hardcore" you know that he isn't being hyperbolic - and that's he labels the challenge faced on this week's Uncharted with Ray Goggins. On this Wednesday night's episode, paralympic gold medallist Ellen Keane and six-time All-Ireland Camogie star Ashling Thompson travel to Bolivia to the start of the fabled "Death Road" and meet Ray Goggins' latest challenging journey. This hair-raising descent of the world's most dangerous road is just the start of an incredible seven-day journey for Ellen, Ashling and Ray as they trek close to 100km through the dense cloud forest of Bolivia. The trio have to negotiate raging rivers, punishing terrain and wild jungle as they climb ever higher into the Andean mountains. As the trio climb higher into the mountains, the altitude starts to affect them all. On meeting Ashling and Ellen in Bolivia, Ray warns: "We are going to negotiate some of the worst and most dangerous terrain on the planet - it's going to be hardcore, you are going to be at altitude so it's not going to be for the faint hearted. It will be hellish at times" Ellen recalls crossing a makeshift wire bridge over a fast flowing river. "I had to figure out how to get across a little differently to everyone else," she explains. "Ray was not offering help too soon which was really reassuring to me because it meant that he believed I could do it. "When you are a person with a disability, everyone always expects you not to be able to do something or to always need help, and I don't like that narrative," she adds. "I can do anything that Ashling does, I just have to do it a little differently. I think that's a really important lesson for people to learn that it doesn't matter how something is done, as long as it is done at the end of the day, that's the most important thing." As well as the endurance factor, Uncharted with Ray Goggins is also about getting inside the head of the participants. Opening up around the campfire three nights into the trip, Ray questions Ashling about her anxiety. She's quite candid about her experience. She reveals: "I was constantly tipping away with the camogie but I had a fairly bad car accident and camogie was the thing that always kept my feet on the that was taken away, I completely lost control of my life." Ashling also points out that camogie later saved her, recalling: "Something clicked in my head . . . eventually I got called back up to the Cork squad and all of a sudden, my life completely changed." The pair form a strong bond throughout the trip, with Ellen telling Ashling: "I actually don't know what I would do without you, I'm glad that we are here together" Ashling compliments Ellen's mental strength as the expedition intensifies: "The resilience she shows, nothing can stop her, anything is possible when it comes to Ellen Keane and I love it," she says. On the fifth day the majestic peak of Huayna Potosi is revealed. This is the final, most brutal of challenge of them all. In two days, the group will need to traverse sheer ice walls, snow fields and mountain glaciers as they to attempt to summit the 6088 metre peak. It will be the toughest test of their lives.
