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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I'm a celeb stylist - these are Europe's best places to find vintage clothes and the do's and don'ts when shopping
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more When on holiday, it's always fun to see the main tourist attractions – but vintage shopping is a great way to take in a new destination too. But it can often be hard to know where to start. Fear not, as help is on hand from Sian Clarke, who has styled the likes of Lorraine Kelly and Sarah Pascoe. Taking me to London 's Covent Garden, as part of an Airbnb Experience, she exclusively reveals her top tips for vintage shopping – including where to go for the best finds. 'Covent Garden is the best central place in London for vintage shopping,' she says. 'Because there are loads of smaller boutiques, which feel less overwhelming, and they're all quite close together, whereas in other parts of London you have to sift through loads. 'It's nice being able to dip in and out here.' We first head to GOOD, a pre-loved clothes store, with a second branch in Kensington. Having told her I like bolder colours and fewer prints, Sian's first tip, as we step through the door, is to 'zone out of most of the clothes and only look at things that pop out to you'. But Sian's best advice, when it comes to vintage shopping, is to completely ignore the size written on the label. And she ends up being proven correct as, despite being a size 10, the first thing I try on is a 'size 16' shirt, and I love it so much I end up buying it. In our next stop, Wow Retro, there are rows and rows of denim waistcoats in many different shapes and sizes. Sian recommends trying a few different styles on – unbuttoned and buttoned up. She says: 'When you're trying stuff on, try a couple of different shapes of the same item on, and then you'll know when you find the right one.' I also pick up a leopard print skirt and crochet top – pairing them together. The only problem with the top? It's completely see-through! But Sian comes to the rescue with the nifty trick of using a silk scarf as a bandeau top underneath. Sian recommends trying a few different styles of a denim waistcoat on – unbuttoned and buttoned up. She says: 'When you're trying stuff on, try a couple of different shapes of the same item on, and then you'll know when you find the right one' The only problem with the crochet top? It's completely see-through! But Sian comes to the rescue with the nifty trick of using a silk scarf as a bandeau top underneath To my surprise, it doesn't even matter that all these clothes have completely mismatched prints – it somehow works. And that's another tip from Sian – 'don't be afraid to mix patterns or colours'. She says: 'Some people are so against mixing whites or neutrals, but you can do it. 'It's like that with loads of colours - people say you can't mix red and pink, or blue and green, but you absolutely can!' Another tip from Sian - which leads to me taking the leopard print skirt home with me - is to 'think about what two or three other things you've already got at home that it can work with'. 'If you go for a neutral colour, you know that you're going to be able to pair it as an essential,' she adds. Sian and my journey ends in Vintage Threads, which she describes as a 'more boujee, designer vintage store'. But, while she loves Covent Garden for vintage finds, Sian's favourite place for pre-loved shopping is Italy. 'Milan is the best place I've found for vintage shopping,' she says. 'It has a proper street of it, [Colonne di San Lorenzo and Corso di Porta Ticinese] which I really liked. 'Berlin is also just such a vibe.' And when it comes to the UK, the north is best for vintage shopping. 'Bristol is really good, and in Manchester, there's a huge shop called ReMarket as soon as you arrive at Manchester Picadilly station,' she says. But her parting words of wisdom? 'Nothing is worse than the vintage you don't buy. If you fall in love with something vintage, buy it, because you won't find it again. 'And if it's outrageous, definitely get it!' Sian's vintage shopping trip is just one of many Airbnb Experiences available on the app. 'Covent Garden is the best central place in London for vintage shopping,' she says. 'Because there are loads of smaller boutiques, which feel less overwhelming, and they're all quite close together, whereas in other parts of London you have to sift through loads. In London, there's also the opportunity to do things like go on a Wizarding World Walk with TikTok historian David Harry or dance with principal ballerina Francesca Hayward. Around the rest of the UK, you can do things like roam the Lake District by Land Rover with a local guide, or go alpaca trekking in the Scottish countryside. Further afield, you can master the art of ramen-making with Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded chef Saburo Ishigōka in Tokyo or take a personalised fragrance journey at a hidden perfumer's atelier in Milan. In Mexico, you can step into the ring with a real Mexican luchador, or there's even the chance to play beach volleyball with Olympian Carol Solberg on Rio de Janeiro's iconic Leblon Beach.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Island Games close after a week of wins, friendship and memories
The 20th Island Games have come to an end after a sensational week for many of the 24 islands competing. The Faroe Islands, who will host the 2027 games, came top of the medals table with Jersey and Guernsey in second and third place. A closing ceremony concluded the event with a short handover ceremony followed by a private celebration for athletes and officials. This year, the 12-sport event returned to Scotland for the first time since 2005, when it was hosted by Shetland. Sunny weather that Orkney could only have dreamed of gave visitors from afar a great first impression of the archipelago. Andrew Inkster, chair of the International Island Games Association, said the games had been "truly incredible". "I always knew it would be," he said. "I had high hopes for Orkney and the community putting on an incredible spectacle. "The levels of support and the fantastic scenes we've seen all week, it's really been a memorable week and one that will last long in everybody's memories." The week kicked off with the opening ceremony at Kirkwall's Bignold Park in front of 2,500 people. The Princess Royal officially opened the games, while Scots TV presenter Lorraine Kelly and BBC Radio Orkney's Stewart Bain hosted the festivities. Smiling competitors joined together and marched down the streets waving the flags of their home islands. For Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, there was plenty to celebrate. The hosts came 6th in the table, the best result they have ever seen in an Island Games. The Western Isles came 8th and Shetland in 14th place. Orkney struck success on the first day of the games, scooping gold for the Women's Triathlon and bronze for the Men's Triathlon thanks to Claire Rendall and Bobby Oag. Claire said she was "over the moon" and that her win didn't feel real. "My arms were going a bit dead by the time I got out of the water, but I thought, I'm not going to use them by the end of the race so might as well give it beans. "I've felt so much pressure. It's the first event, I just wanted to make Orkney proud." Ola the Orca brought fun to crowds across the events. The games' mascot was created by Sarah Sutcliffe, 12, who won a competition entered by 880 local children and young people. There were plenty of accompanying events throughout Kirkwall for children and young people to get involved. Local sprinter, Taylah Paterson, has been crowned Orkney's golden girl by locals. She won for Orkney in the 100m and 200m races. She also secured two gold medals in the 4x100m, and 4x400m group races. In 2022, Paterson represented Scotland in the Commonwealth Games. A year later, she welcomed her daughter Lara in to the world. Taylah says a lot of sacrifice has gone into her gold medals. "I picked up an injury at the start of the year and this didn't seem like the outcome that was going to be but, I kept telling myself even when I was injured, you're going to be a gold medallist at the island games." Taylah received her 100m medal from Hilary Rendall, previously known as Donaldson when she won gold in the 100m in first Island Games in 1985. The volunteers were another huge part of the games. Andrew Inkster said: "The tangerine dream, as they've been called, have been great "I think the visitors to the island have really appreciated that warm community feeling, which I knew Orkney would bring." Many of the athletes from the 24 island groups have been badge-swapping. Athletes and team members exchange pin badges with other island teams, proving that the so called 'friendly games' really is what it says. This practice is a fun way to break the ice with competitors and celebrate the spirit of the games. On Thursday, Grant Ferguson won the first gold for Shetland in the mountain biking cross country. He said: "I've done two Commonwealth Games for Scotland and then the Rio Olympics, which seems like a while ago now. "I do try and keep racing each year and I've kept quite a bit of fitness so to get the option to do the island games was like yeah of course, I'll have a go at that." Kara Hanlon, who is also a former Commonwealth Games athlete and comes from the Western Isles, broke two swimming records in the Women's 100m and 200m breaststroke. She received a gold medal for both, as well as gold in the Women's 100m Individual Medley and Women's 50m breaststroke. One of the biggest highlights of the week was the Orkney vs Shetland football knockout, where the teams played against each other to secure fifth place in the competition. Orkney won 3-2 in front of a 2,000-strong crowd. The week concluded on Friday, with athletics, football, gymnastics, badminton, cycling, sailing and squash events. The Western Isles women's half marathon team won, with Shetland in second and the Isle of Man third. Orkney's women's 4x100m relay team also got gold, as well as the 4x400m relay, securing Taylah Paterson her fourth gold medal. Planning any event can present major hurdles but Andrew Inkster said Orkney had outdone itself. "Being the smallest island ever to host was always a huge challenge for Orkney. It's handled these challenges really well. "I have no doubt the buzz after this week will last long and the memories certainly." A full list of Island Games 2025 results can be found here. Family of bakers on a roll as they take four Island Games medals Sleeping in cars and making friends - the Island Games volunteers Island Games: Everything you need to know about Orkney 2025
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Island Games 2025 close after a week of friendship and memories
The 20th Island Games have come to an end after a sensational week for many of the 24 islands Faroe Islands, who will host the 2027 games, came top of the medals table with Jersey and Guernsey in second and third place.A closing ceremony concluded the event with a short handover ceremony followed by a private celebration for athletes and year, the 12-sport event returned to Scotland for the first time since 2005, when it was hosted by Shetland. Sunny weather that Orkney could only have dreamed of gave visitors from afar a great first impression of the Inkster, chair of the International Island Games Association, said the games had been "truly incredible". "I always knew it would be," he said. "I had high hopes for Orkney and the community putting on an incredible spectacle."The levels of support and the fantastic scenes we've seen all week, it's really been a memorable week and one that will last long in everybody's memories." The week kicked off with the opening ceremony at Kirkwall's Bignold Park in front of 2,500 Princess Royal officially opened the games, while Scots TV presenter Lorraine Kelly and BBC Radio Orkney's Stewart Bain hosted the competitors joined together and marched down the streets waving the flags of their home islands. For Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, there was plenty to hosts came 6th in the table, the best result they have ever seen in an Island Western Isles came 8th and Shetland in 14th struck success on the first day of the games, scooping gold for the Women's Triathlon and bronze for the Men's Triathlon thanks to Claire Rendall and Bobby Oag. Claire said she was "over the moon" and that her win didn't feel real. "My arms were going a bit dead by the time I got out of the water, but I thought, I'm not going to use them by the end of the race so might as well give it beans."I've felt so much pressure. It's the first event, I just wanted to make Orkney proud." Ola the Orca brought fun to crowds across the games' mascot was created by Sarah Sutcliffe, 12, who won a competition entered by 880 local children and young were plenty of accompanying events throughout Kirkwall for children and young people to get involved. Local sprinter, Taylah Paterson, has been crowned Orkney's golden girl by won for Orkney in the 100m and 200m races. She also secured two gold medals in the 4x100m, and 4x400m group 2022, Paterson represented Scotland in the Commonwealth Games. A year later, she welcomed her daughter Lara in to the world. Taylah says a lot of sacrifice has gone into her gold medals."I picked up an injury at the start of the year and this didn't seem like the outcome that was going to be but, I kept telling myself even when I was injured, you're going to be a gold medallist at the island games."Taylah received her 100m medal from Hilary Rendall, previously known as Donaldson when she won gold in the 100m in first Island Games in 1985. The volunteers were another huge part of the games. Andrew Inkster said: "The tangerine dream, as they've been called, have been great"I think the visitors to the island have really appreciated that warm community feeling, which I knew Orkney would bring." Many of the athletes from the 24 island groups have been badge-swapping. Athletes and team members exchange pin badges with other island teams, proving that the so called 'friendly games' really is what it practice is a fun way to break the ice with competitors and celebrate the spirit of the games. On Thursday, Grant Ferguson won the first gold for Shetland in the mountain biking cross said: "I've done two Commonwealth Games for Scotland and then the Rio Olympics, which seems like a while ago now. "I do try and keep racing each year and I've kept quite a bit of fitness so to get the option to do the island games was like yeah of course, I'll have a go at that." Kara Hanlon, who is also a former Commonwealth Games athlete and comes from the Western Isles, broke two swimming records in the Women's 100m and 200m breaststroke. She received a gold medal for both, as well as gold in the Women's 100m Individual Medley and Women's 50m breaststroke. One of the biggest highlights of the week was the Orkney vs Shetland football knockout, where the teams played against each other to secure fifth place in the won 3-2 in front of a 2,000-strong week concluded on Friday, with athletics, football, gymnastics, badminton, cycling, sailing and squash events. The Western Isles women's half marathon team won, with Shetland in second and the Isle of Man women's 4x100m relay team also got gold, as well as the 4x400m relay, securing Taylah Paterson her fourth gold any event can present major hurdles but Andrew Inkster said Orkney had outdone itself. "Being the smallest island ever to host was always a huge challenge for Orkney. It's handled these challenges really well. "I have no doubt the buzz after this week will last long and the memories certainly."A full list of Island Games 2025 results can be found here.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Little Billie enjoys a turn as Lorraine's girl Friday
Lorraine Kelly beamed with joy as she took her granddaughter to work yesterday. The Queen of Daytime Television does not usually host her show on Fridays, but turned up with a special co-presenter – her daughter Rosie's baby Billie. She told viewers Billie now has 'two little teeth' and while she is not crawling yet is already learning to stand up. Ms Kelly was repeatedly distracted by the youngster as she tried to chat to fashion journalist Mark Heyes. Billie smilingly gurgled away as the veteran broadcaster tried to get on with the show and after the guest spotted red lipstick on the baby's forehead, Ms Kelly said: 'That's me, I can't stop kissing her.' She later jokingly asked her granddaughter: 'Do you want to come on and do fashion? Or should we talk about the Middle East? 'Because you could probably solve it better than the rest of them! Okay, I will leave you with your book about Mr Astronaut.' Ms Kelly, who is married to cameraman Steve Smith, announced the arrival of her first grandchild on social media last September.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ITV viewers 'have newfound respect' for Adil Ray as he takes VERY catty swipe at Lorraine Kelly as she hosts show with granddaughter on her lap
ITV viewers were left in stitches by Adil Ray as he took a pointed swipe at Lorraine Kelly during Friday's instalment of Good Morning Britain. Lorraine, 65, who usually presents her show Monday to Thursday, gave fans a shock as she appeared on GMB to tell Adil and Kate Garraway, 58, what to expect on her instalment of Lorraine. Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am to 9am, which is then followed by Lorraine between 9am and 10am. Usually on Fridays, Christine Lampard, 46, or Ranvir Singh, 47, steps in for the Scottish presenter. But on GMB, Adil giggled: 'Lorraine is here after 9... In for Lorraine, in fact.' 'How are you doing? It's lovely to see you both?' she laughed back. An ITV viewer admitted that had a 'newfound respect' for Adil Ray as he took a VERY catty swipe at Lorraine Kelly during Friday's instalment of Good Morning Britain Lorraine was accompanied by her granddaughter Billie live on the show, who was welcomed into the world on 29 August last year. She said: 'As you can see, a very special guest with me all morning, baby Billie is here. Hooray! 'Good to see you little lamb. She's just the best. The absolute best. 'She's nearly a year old. Next month. You're a year old - we might have to have a party. It's very, very exciting.' Many viewers rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their confusion over why Lorraine is presenting on Friday. 'Adil straight up to her face just said 'Lorraine sitting in for Lorraine' I have a newfound respect for him now #lorraine # gmb.' 'Why is she in on a Friday? #lorraine.' '#lorraine oh no thought it was going to be Christine.' 'Lorraine hosting her own show on a Friday.' 'Sorry I'm confused, it's a Friday yet #Lorraine is actually hosting her own show???????' 'Lorraine?!?! ON A FRIDAY.' It comes after it was revealed back in May that Lorraine and Loose Women have been axed for half the year. Lorraine's runtime has been slashed by 30 minutes, as ITV Daytime bosses announced huge cuts today with job losses in excess of 220. Lorraine Kelly faced the brunt of the cuts with Good Morning Britain now taking her 9-10am slot for 22 weeks of the year. For the remaining 30 weeks of the year, Lorraine will present five days a week, meaning her Friday stand-in presenters Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard are no longer needed for the show. Lorraine's show has also been slashed in half, now running for just 30 minutes from 9:30am to 10am. ITV sources told MailOnline that they have decided to cut resources on their daytime schedule so that the network can invest in more drama programmes. One said: 'There is a need to cost save but also so that the right money can go to the right shows and with everything getting more expensive these things have to be looked at.' Kevin Lygo, Managing Director of ITV's Media and Entertainment Division, explained the changes: 'Daytime is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the news, debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust as well generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres. 'These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever.' Lygo added: 'I recognise that our plans will have an impact on staff off screen in our Daytime production teams, and we will work with ITV Studios and ITN as they manage these changes to produce the shows differently from next year, and support them through this transition. 'Daytime has been a core element of ITV's schedule for over 40 years and these changes will set ITV up to continue to bring viewers award winning news, views and discussion as we enter our eighth decade.' Earlier this week it was revealed that Lorraine has reportedly signed a major deal with ITV rival Channel 4 for a huge budget travel series after her daytime show was hit by brutal cuts. A source told the publication: 'Channel 4 were delighted to have Lorraine on board. It was exciting for Lorraine to do something different and be on location again. 'Despite the apparent slight in the ITV daytime shake-up, Lorraine's loyal fanbase isn't to be underestimated and they will follow her wherever she goes. The source continued and claimed she is 'gutted' over the cuts and is now 'opening her eyes' to upcoming options in the industry. An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline: 'We have always said that from January 2026, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women will be three editorially distinct shows which will be produced by one team. 'These changes are not about the performance of the shows or the staff who produce them, with Lorraine only last month achieving its highest audience share in four years. 'We can assure our viewers that their favourite daytime shows will remain familiar to them on screen.'
