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Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Monsoon's best-selling wedding guest dress finally gets restocked and gets 50% price cut
Just in time for your next summer wedding, Monsoon has finally restocked its best-selling wedding guest dress and bestowed a whopping 50% discount as it lands back on shelves If you're looking for that crowd-pleasing maxi dress that's perfect for formal summer occasions, especially weddings, look no further. Monsoon has just revived its sell-out Patricia Ruffle Sleeve Midi Dress that's been, bringing it back in stock just in time for the rest of the summer wedding season. And the good news doesn't stop there. Normally retailing for over £150, this dress has been slashed down to half its normal price as it lands back on shelves. That said, you may want to hurry. This dress sold out for a reason, and its current 50% discount is only going to make it more covetable. In fact, one colourway has already sold out in all shades, so you'll need to act fast to secure your size before it's gone (again). Monsoon's standout piece, which previously sold out, is officially back in stock in two wedding-ready colours, red and navy. This number is beloved for its ruffled sleeves, which add a romantic flourish to the classic and understated style. It also boasts a flattering fitted bodice that's sure to create a figure-hugging finish on any body type, while the floaty midi hem bestows elegance and flair, creating a chic and timeless silhouette. The Patricia midi is set to deliver effortless elegance season after season, whether it's as a wedding guest or a bridesmaid, this dress is ideal for weddings, but its versatile styling opportunities don't stop there as it's also seamlessly dressed up or down, able to be worn to brunches, christianings, date night and any other celebration that calls for polished, camera-ready style. Sold out in its pink variety, this Monsoon dress is up for grabs in sizes 8 to 24 and right now can be picked up for 50% less while Monsoon's massive summer sale lasts. Shoppers have been quick to share their love for this piece, with one 5-star reviewer raving: "I'd seen this dress at full price and was really tempted by it, so when I saw it half price in the sale and there was just one left in my size, I decided it was fate and just had to have it! It's an absolutely gorgeous dress, the colour is stunning and the fit was spot on for me. Probably the nicest dress I've ever bought and worth every penny!" Another shares: "This dress is gorgeous. Perfect for all occasions. I love it." And a third chimes in: " Beautiful dress and stunning wow colour. Can't wait to wear it it for my daughter's wedding." If you're looking for a similar style but don't want to blow the bank, Next has this Laura Ashley Shepherds Purse Floral Print Ruffle Sleeve in a range of shades and patterns for £42. Elsewhere, you can shop this Phase Eight Julissa Ruffle Wrap Midi Dress for £129 or head over to Club L London to grab this Navy Satin Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress for £135.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The rise of Alessia Russo: a tale of talent, training and a moment seized
Above all, she remembers the beach. She would wake every morning to a view of the sea, spend her days splashing in the surf, playing football on the sand with her brothers. They would talk into the night, eating and drinking, the waves crashing below them. These are her earliest and most treasured memories: Nettuno, the coastal town an hour south of Rome, where her nonna still lives and which Alessia Russo still describes as her favourite place in the world. The story goes – and so fondly is this story recounted in the Russo family that it has long since passed into lore – that one day Alfonso was up from Sicily, visiting Rome with a friend, when he saw a girl stepping on to a train at the railway station. No, not just a girl. The girl. Two fairly major issues: he didn't know her, and it wasn't his train. But Alfonso was a true romantic, the train was about to leave the station, and above all he knew that some moments in life just need to be seized. Turns out she was an English girl called Patricia, visiting Italy on a school trip. Problem number three: he didn't speak English. But a fellow passenger was able to translate for them, the pair got talking, and after a fashion they fell in love. After another fashion, and they ended up getting married. Seven decades later, their granddaughter will play for England against Italy for a place in a European Championship final. We are, in large part, who we once were: our bloodlines and our stories, stones carried along in the river. Perhaps this is even more apparent in women's football, a sport in thrall to the journey, a collective inheritance passed down from the pioneers and the dreamers who built it in the shadows, to the ballers and the icons who play it today. Russo's career has been built on her own talent, her own hard work, her own dedication and ambition. But it has also been shaped, irrevocably so, by forces wildly out of her control, by decisions taken before she even existed. So Alfonso moved to London in the 1950s, where he fell in love with the Busby Babes and established a lifelong passion for Manchester United. His son Mario played non-league, coached local kids, reared his two sons Giorgio and Luca in his own footballing obsession. And so by the time Alessia came into the world, in a sense her footballing life had already been built around her: endless games in the back garden, football on the television, blue box-fresh Azzurri shirts to wear for major tournaments. Indeed, Mario still supports Italy in men's football. But come Tuesday night, he will be a Lioness. Of course Alessia sounds English, wears the England No 23 shirt, plays with English brawn and guts. But sometimes when she gets animated, you see her hands flailing and gesturing with a quality that can only be described as 'you know, quite Italian'. And as much as Tuesday night's game in Geneva is a job to be done, it will surely also stir certain memories and emotions, the multivalent loyalties of those she loves, of those who came before her. Parents Mario and Carol. Grandparents Alfonso and Patricia. Uncle Bob and aunt Teresa, who died before she was born but after whom she takes one of her middle names. For all this, after the drama of Thursday night in Zurich, the chaotic penalty shootout against Sweden in which Russo later admitted she briefly lost track of the score, England will be deeply grateful for a simpler game in Geneva. Russo was slightly annoyed with her performance on Thursday, bleakly aware that had she taken one of the chances that had fallen to her in extra time, there would have been no need for penalties. But it was scarcely her fault that she was exhausted by that point, having spent more than 90 minutes grappling and chasing, forced to wait until the 93rd minute for her first attempt on goal. It was a measure of her patience and work ethic that she was still able to contribute in other ways: holding the ball up, running the channels, leading the press. But England's job against Italy will be to get service to their most potent goal threat, to surround her with bodies and runners, to prevent her being isolated against a team that will have no issue defending for long periods. Sign up to Moving the Goalposts No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women's football after newsletter promotion Italy are not to be underestimated, even if it remains hard to gauge their true level. Norway were truly abject against them in the quarter-finals, but Italy also held Spain to their lowest expected goals of the tournament in a slightly harsh 3-1 defeat. The speed and the precision of their counterattacking suggests a strong degree of tactical drilling, with Arianna Caruso and Sofia Cantore the perfect foils for the great Cristiana Girelli, who at the age of 35 remains as devastatingly elusive as ever, still arguably one of the top six or eight pure centre-forwards on the planet. Italy 1-5 England, 27 Feb 2024, Algeciras The Lionesses started preparations for the Euro 2025 qualifiers perfectly, with a dominant win over Italy in south-west Spain. Lotte Wubben-Moy gave England the lead inside the first minute and Lauren Hemp scored twice to put England 3-0 ahead after 34 minutes. Le Azzurre got one back just before half-time through Michela Cambiaghi, but England cemented their dominance with second-half goals from Ella Toone and Rachel Daly to round off an impressive performance. England 2-1 Italy, 19 Feb 2023, Coventry England made it two out of two wins in the Arnold Clark Cup, thanks to two Daly headers either side of Sofia Cantore's 62nd-minute equaliser. Italy could not contain Daly, who in addition to her goals, hit the crossbar just before half-time. The Lionesses broke the attendance record for a sporting event at the CBS Arena, drawing a crowd of 32,128. England 1-1 Italy, 7 April 2017, Stoke England were held to a frustrating draw in their penultimate home match before Euro 2017. Italy scored with their only attempt on goal, which came from Valentina Cernoia minutes after Jodie Taylor opened the scoring in the 70th minute. The Lionesses dominated Mark Sampson's 50th match in charge, with a whopping 23 shots to Italy's six. Eze Obasi Russo, too, is beginning to enter that conversation, even if she has been forced to wait for the recognition her talent deserves. And of course there are parallels here too with her upbringing, the way her brothers would make her go in goal in the garden, the way she was forced to leave Chelsea in search of regular football, the way she remained second choice to Ellen White at the last Euros, the way she remains weirdly underrated by a lot of non-Arsenal fans, despite being probably two wins from being a very decent Ballon d'Or shout. Alfonso died a few years ago, before Alessia's career really began to take off. He had Alzheimer's disease, but even as his faculties began to desert him this lifelong football fanatic could still remember the teams he played for as a teenager. And this of course is the eternal power of football: its ability to cut across generations and borders, its universality, its enduring ability to teach us basic lessons about life. The train is leaving the station. Nobody knows what happens next. But some moments in life just need to be seized.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Stunning ring girls share behind scenes footage from Usyk vs Dubois and get hot pants signed by undisputed champ
THE RING GIRLS from Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois' rematch posted some behind-the-scenes snaps on social media. Advertisement 9 Ring girls from Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois' rematch posted behind-the-scenes snaps 9 The ring girls didn't spend much time in the ring for the main event 9 But they did share a series of backstage snaps 9 And Usyk signed their official ring girl uniform 9 The ring girls took social media by storm Credit: EPA/DANIEL HAMBURY Therefore, But that didn't stop them from sharing pics of themselves posing backstage in full uniform as they awaited the main event. They even shared a clip that showed Advertisement Read More on Boxing Standing at 5ft 9", the brown-eyed brunette often leaves fans hot under the collar with her steamy social media snaps. She has almost 10,000 followers on Instagram and more than 24,000 on TikTok. Some of her most striking modelling shoots have seen her wearing lingerie or going topless, as she did in November 2024. Patricia is also a London-based model that shares a number of steamy photos as well, some of which show her trying on different bikinis. Advertisement Most read in Boxing CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The content creator has amassed a large audience across her social media. She has a total of 37,200 followers on Meet the ring girls for Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois with topless model joined by bikini loving content creator And she brought quite a bit of experience as a ring girl having made other similar appearances.. Advertisement Scroll down for more from Lux and Patricia 9 Lux Mila Mackay was present for Usyk vs Dubois 2 9 The brunette often leaves fans stunned Credit: 9 Patricia Elena Tiparu was also at Wembley Credit: INSTAGRAM 9 Patricia has shared a lot of steamy pics on social media Credit: INSTAGRAM Advertisement
NZ Herald
5 days ago
- General
- NZ Herald
Napier: Praise for restaurant response after much-loved former deputy mayor dies at family dinner
His family want to thank those who helped on the night, and said the restaurant and emergency services were caring, respectful and responded quickly. The former farmer has been remembered as a family man and friend to many. Harvey was a founding councillor on Hastings District Council in 1989, which was formed after the amalgamation of three smaller councils. He served as a Hastings councillor for 12 years until 2001, and was deputy mayor for one term (a period of three years). Harvey Boyden in his last year serving on Hastings District Council in 2001. Photo / Duncan Brown His wife of 66 years, Patricia, said he was a 'marvellous husband' and would be sorely missed by the entire family. That includes his four children, 14 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren - many of whom shared fond memories of the family patriarch at his funeral on Monday. Harvey grew up in Dannevirke and went on to become dux of Dannevirke High School. He trained as a shearer under the legendary Godfrey Bowen and was a long-standing farmer. He and his wife raised their family on their sheep and beef farm in Kereru, inland from Hastings, and the couple moved to Hastings in 2001, where they have lived since. 'He had a marvellous life,' Patricia said. 'He was very good at making friends with everybody.' She said he was also an avid gardener, and would make a weekly trip to Nourished for Nil to donate fresh produce from their garden for people in need. 'He was always very generous.' She said the ambulance staff and Origami restaurant had been very helpful. Origami is a popular Japanese restaurant in Napier. Photo / NZME 'The ambulance came very quickly and they were very good. 'And the restaurant, Origami, has been very supportive,' she said, adding a restaurant representative had visited their home. Harvey's daughter, Sally Roach, said her father always took an interest in others. 'Dad was humorous and a good storyteller and a family man,' she said. 'He could strike up a conversation with anyone.' She said he was also a good mentor and 'very patient, kind and caring'. Harvey also formerly served as chairman of the Hawke's Bay branch of the National Party, for about four years. Origami restaurant said in a statement: 'Our thoughts are with the family during this tough time. 'We've done our best to provide support to those affected by this unfortunate accident.' Hato Hone St John sent two ambulances and two rapid response vehicles about 7.45pm, on the night of the incident. Police also attended and the matter has been referred to the Coroner. What to do in an emergency Hato Hone St John says the first thing to do when you suspect someone might be choking is to ask 'are you choking?' - to find out if they can breathe. If they can't breathe at all, call 111 for an ambulance. Tell the call handler the person is choking and follow their instructions. If they are conscious and can't breathe at all, hit them one to five times very hard on the back, and start chest thrusts. If they can breathe, encourage them to cough, but do not hit them on the back. If they are unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR. If a person can't breathe at all, they generally can't cough, breathe, or speak. Gary Hamilton-Irvine is a Hawke's Bay-based reporter who covers a range of news topics including business, councils, breaking news and cyclone recovery. He formerly worked at News Corp Australia.
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Noticed Blinds Kept Being Pulled Down—Then Caught the Culprit on Cam
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman was puzzled when her window blinds kept being pulled down without explanation—until she finally caught the culprit on camera. The unexpected footage, now boasting over 2.7 million views on TikTok, revealed her orange tabby in action, leaving viewers both amused and amazed. In the video, captured by owner Patricia (@ppatriciagalvez), the orange feline perches on a stool and tugs at the blind cord. Meanwhile, a second cat stands upright on its hind legs, placing its front paws on the windowsill—seemingly inspecting the mischief. The on-screen text, translated from Spanish, reads: "If I don't record it, no one believes me." A stock image of an orange cat looking out of the window through the blinds. A stock image of an orange cat looking out of the window through the blinds. Anna Bogdanova/iStock / Getty Images Plus The caption adds to the comedy: "Help! One of these days they'll do the dishes." Cat owners quickly flooded the comments section, sharing their own tales of feline genius—many of which have been translated from Spanish but still capture the collective awe and amusement. One viewer described a particularly alarming morning: "One of mine opened the front door to the street. I woke up to find my neighbor talking to me through my wide-open door. Now the cat doesn't open the door as often, but he's learned how to move the key and open locked drawers." Another chimed in with conviction: "I believe you. I believe everything I hear from people who live with cats. Mine opens doors and drawers, knows how to turn off the lights, and in winter, she pulls the blanket over herself. That your cat can pull down the blinds only proves they don't rule the world because they don't want to." A third user shared a blend of irritation and pride: "My cat learned to open sliding windows—even with the latch on. We had to install extra pins to keep them shut. It annoys me, but I'm also kind of proud." Newsweek reached out to @ppatriciagalvez for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case. Why Are Orange Cats So... Different? This isn't the first time orange cats have been accused of being "built differently"—and science seems to back it up. According to a study published online May 15 in Current Biology, the secret behind their signature coloring, and it all comes down to a unique mutation found only in cats. Researchers found that the fiery orange and yellow fur is caused by a mutation that activates a gene called Arhgap36 in the pigment-producing cells of the skin. Rather than affecting the main color switch, the gene works downstream, disrupting the process that normally creates dark pigments. The result: those bold, unmistakable hues that orange cats are known for. While this might explain their vibrant looks, it doesn't quite explain why so many orange cats behave like tiny, furry masterminds. But if one of them ever does start doing the dishes, cat owners around the world will simply nod—and say they saw it coming.
