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Buzz Feed
19 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
32 Chic, Lightweight Pieces You'll Want This Summer
A ribbed button-up tank top with some real Abercrombie & Fitch energy to perfectly straddle that line of "professional" and "I am 100,000% going out after work today, and a martini glass will be involved." A strapless maxi dress designed with such high-quality material that reviewers are *delighted* by how easy it is to transition this from a casual shopping look to "oh boy, I've been invited to a fifth wedding this summer" look. A pair of cheerful, super lightweight boxer-style shorts so comfy and adorable that you are about to put your denim shorts on notice for the rest of the year — especially since these are a MUCH cheaper alternative to the $98 Reformation version. A deliciously breezy linen mini shirt dress that pretty much canceled the institution of pants for the entire summer. LET the door hit them on the way out!! An affordable, Lululemon-esque longline sports bra so comfy, supportive, and versatile that reviewers love it both for outdoor workouts, gym use, *and* errand running. This is designed to be supportive without being too compressive, with lightweight fabric that keeps you breezy in the heat. The iconic "Maya Dress" from Lisa Says Gah, aka the ultimate travel Instagram dress — this distinctive, adorable showstopper will make any special occasion feel all the more memorable. (Especially if you're lucky enough to get to eat any of the delectable treats on it!) A slouchy open-back yoga top reviewers compare to a popular mall brand's $48 version. 👀 If you're looking for a loose, soft, breezy option that won't overheat you in the summer, this "workout in the front, party in the back" shirt has got your name on it. A buttery soft (and pregnancy-friendly!) Butterluxe athletic skort so lightweight, comfortable, and breezy that it will become the MVP of your warm weather wardrobe in no time flat. A trendy, oh-so-comfortable cinched jumpsuit a ton of reviewers *swear* by as the ultimate travel and lounge piece, since it is easy to pack as a "one and done" outfit, matches any kind of shoe or outer layer vibe, and is ridiculously cozy to boot. A timeless flowy pleated skirt with some major ~swish, swish~ energy that will feel so breezy your legs will be like, "Shorts? Pants? Never heard of them." A lot of reviewers swear by this versatile number for traveling, since it packs well and can be dressed up or down! A square neck "going out" top that isn't NOT a near perfect lookalike for the $38 Skims and $40 Abercrombie versions. This is an excellent find for anyone who is ~choosy~ about colors, because this comes in a whole rainbow's worth of them. A '90s-inspired sleeveless linen dress so delightfully breezy that it will become your new uniform the moment you slide it on over your head. A cap-sleeve tank top giving "muscle tee, but make it dainty." This is a perfect go-to for days when it's sweltering hot and you want to keep it as breezy, chic, and minimalist as possible. Psst — it even has an underarm panel so your bra doesn't show! A peasant blouse-style maxi dress you can wear with the sleeves up or on your shoulders to maximize your Frolicking Energy for all your warm weather fun. A wide-leg low-back jumpsuit so breathable and elegant, it will become your go-to for all warm weather shenanigans. That is, if you're willing to spend the entire day soaking up compliments like the sun. An oh-so-sweet ruffled skort so you can have all the daintiness of the tiered, flowing layers with all the security of comfy built-in shorts. TRY IT, wind!! I dare you! A sleeveless tennis sundress for anyone whose fitness goals always include a checkbox for "be as cute as possible." This dress features a full built-in compressive romper on the inside for support while you're moving and grooving, making it an excellent option for travel, too. A crochet knit sweater vest you can just as easily pair with denim or a skirt as you can throw it on over a swimsuit as a cover-up. Something tells me this versatile little number is going to spend a LOT of time on the clock this spring and summer! A beloved Tommie Cap-Sleeve Smocked Front-Zip Shirt Dress from Anthropologie, which ticks all the boxes for high quality construction, absurd comfort, and a customized feel — reviewers especially rave about the well-designed cinch and drape of the waist. An affordable sleeveless exercise romper you will be SO glad you bought on days when the sun is trying to bake you like cookie dough. These are medium-compressive, soft, breezy, and SUPER easy to throw on when your brain is too fried to match a top and a bottom in the heat. Bonus — these are comparable to Aerie, Abercrombie, and Hollister versions that can go for three times this price! An oversize two-piece blouse and shorts set, because if there's one thing that's definitely not going out of style this year, it's our love for breezy matching sets. The actual audacity of these outfits to look so put together and elevated while also being so darn comfy! A wildly popular floral print sheer cover up for the perfect finishing touch to all your warm weather outfits that won't make you swelter in the heat. Reviewers especially love how easily this packs (and photographs!!) for travel. A pair of super lightweight drawstring elastic shorts you will be SO happy you invested in when you need an elevated piece to toss on without thinking, like when you're walking the dog early in the a.m. or heading to a last-minute outdoor lunch with pals. A gorgeous crossover halter dress that delivers on all fronts — it's versatile, ridiculously comfortable, and juuuust the right amount of show-stopping to become your "signature piece" for all your warm weather celebrations. A pair of brightly colored biker shorts made with cooling Tencel and oh-so-soft cotton so cute and comfy that your oversize tees and crewnecks will be falling over themselves for a chance to get worn with them. A pair of elevated, effortlessly chic wide leg petal sweatpants that look like they fell out of an Anthropologie ad. Reviewers love how cozy and breathable these are, and that the style is perfect for indoor lounging *and* outdoor errands. A tea-length trapeze dress so flowy, lightweight, and comfortable that you might forget you had to dress up for on occasion altogether. A two-piece tie top and maxi skirt for the ultimate "you simply could not PAY me to pick out a whole outfit that goes together" hack. Now you've got a guaranteed polished, lightweight, comfy look ready to go in your closet at all times, no brain cells required. A pair of drawstring wide-leg linen blend pants clearly designed by someone who thought to themselves, "What if I could take pajamas and make them look expensive and chic as all heck for daytime wear?" Now is their time to shine. A fairytale-worthy floral chiffon dress so dreamy that every time you wear it people will be like, "Wow, the wind was a paid actor." A nostalgic ribbed tube top Brami that solves the problem of "but what BRA do I wear with this??" once and for all — this comes with a comfy, supportive bra already built in, making it a *breeze* to throw on with any outfit, no bra math required. A denim tie-strap dress so darling that you'll feel like a doll come to life every time you wear it. Someone needs to get you a one-way ticket to BarbieLand, stat!
The Independent
a day ago
- Health
- The Independent
Is it time to give up on the NHS, our national religion?
Sajid Javid makes an unlikely Martin Luther, nailing his theses to the door of a London think tank, calling for a Reformation in the national religion. He was health secretary for only 12 months in the vaccination phase of the coronavirus crisis, but it was long enough for him to think deeply about whether the NHS model was the right one. As a heretic, he knows that there will be some resistance from the faithful to the message that we can learn something from the way they do things on the continent – which is why he starts his foreword to the Policy Exchange report calling for the abolition of the NHS by claiming that this is the way to restore the health service to its founding principles. Just as Luther argued that Christianity was basically the right idea, Javid says that 'while the strength of our belief in these ideals has not wavered, our ability to deliver them is increasingly being called into question'. And, just like Luther, Javid says that he and Policy Exchange are simply proposing questions to be debated. But when Javid says the choice is between 'putting more and more money into healthcare, funded by yearly tax rises and by diverting essential investment into everything from education to defence towards the NHS' and 'reforming how we do healthcare', it is clear what his preference is. The timing of Javid's defiance is interesting. With hospital doctors losing the support of the public, Wes Streeting, Javid's successor, warned yesterday that strikes would be 'a gift to Nigel Farage'. Streeting argued that the strikes will undermine respect for doctors and weaken support for the idea of the NHS – and 'if Labour fail', he said, Farage will point to that as 'proof that the NHS has failed and must now be replaced by an insurance-style system'. This is where the argument becomes complicated. Drawing dividing lines between Labour and Reform is the Keir Starmer plan to win a second term. The prime minister wants to force Lib Dems, Greens, soft Tories and people who like the NHS to choose between him and Farage at the next election. It is not a terrible strategy: there are lots of voters who are deeply disappointed with the Labour government, but who regard Farage as the electoral equivalent of Satan. The complication is that Farage has tried to renounce his support for a French-style social insurance model of healthcare. He is aware that the NHS is popular, and that anyone proposing to abolish it will be excommunicated. So his manifesto last year promised a reformed NHS, 'still free at the point of delivery'. But Farage went on TV during the campaign to say that he wanted a healthcare system like that in France, 'as if it was a private company'. This year, he said he was 'fully, fully aware' that the French system is not completely free at the point of use: 'I'm not saying we should absolutely mimic the French system … Let's have a think about how we do things.' The best that can be said about Reform's policy is that it is not entirely clear. That is probably why it has to be left to former politicians such as Javid to make the argument for change. The Policy Exchange report makes a powerful case, pointing out that the Dutch moved to a social insurance system recently: 'In 2006, the Netherlands radically reshaped its healthcare system to involve more competition and greater consumer choice. The reform has been extremely successful and Dutch healthcare costs are proportionately lower than the UK, waiting lists lower and health outcomes generally better.' What is critically important, as Javid argues, is that the money has to come from somewhere, and a social insurance system shares the cost between the patient and the taxpayer – stating that patients should pay £20 for a GP appointment, for example. This would allow more to be spent overall, more efficiently, and it would protect the budget to some extent from short-term political pressures. We are probably a long way from such a model being acceptable to the British people, but Streeting is right to argue that doctors' strikes will take them a step closer to the unthinkable. It was Nigel Lawson, the Conservative chancellor, who said in his 1992 autobiography, subtitled Memoirs of a Tory Radical, that 'the National Health Service is the closest thing the English have to a religion' – but the rest of that sentence was also significant: '... with those who practise in it regarding themselves as a priesthood'. Streeting may be right that, if the priests of the NHS, the doctors, forfeit the faith of their congregations, a new religion may arise. But that may not be a bad thing – even if Farage once supported it.
Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
What to pack for a summer concert
Article content Article content Multiple generations would agree that jeans are essential concert wear. Reformation's denim line has become the fashion editor's go-to thanks to their fit and quality in recent years. The Val 90s Mid-Rise is a comfy, flattering style on just about anyone thanks to the relaxed, straight leg cut. Best of all, they have a vintage look to them that also feels relaxed and lived in. Article content Article content While concerts can get hot, they can also be cold if held outdoors – and don't dismiss that lengthy walk back to a parking lot, train or Uber. I always suggest bringing an extra layer, and Sezane's iconic Gaspard Cardigan does just the trick. The comfy, ribbed button-down comes in a slew of shades from neutrals to bolder reds and yellows to suit all types of styles. Throw it on over a tank top with jeans, or keep it tied around your waist during the show. Article content Article content Article content If you follow one recommendation from this list, it's to always wear comfortable shoes to a concert. From dancing and singing to the dreaded post-show walks and train lines (looking at you, Rogers Stadium), the last thing you want is achy feet at the end of the night. The Adidas Samba sneaker has been trending for a while, and is a great option for something that looks chic but is also practical. The Samba comes in tons of colour combos guaranteeing something for everybody's taste and style. Article content Article content Touchland's Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer is by far my favourite offering on the sanitizer market, and a great item to have on hand during a concert due to crowds and shared spaces. The sleekly designed packaging not only feels great in your hand, but easily slides into any type of bag without taking up a ton of space. The scents are the real winner here, particularly the delightful Beach Coco. Article content Article content Article content If it's too hot for jeans, shorts it is. You can't go wrong with Levi's 501 Mid Thigh Women's Shorts which aren't just comfy, but flattering on all body types. The vintage-inspired straight leg fit is fitted through the waist, and features a high rise cut and longer inseam. Choose from various shades of washed blues or black. Article content Upcoming summer concerts across Canada Article content Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Article content July 14: Toronto – Scotiabank Arena Article content The Weeknd: After Hours til Dawn Tour Article content July 15 & 16: Vancouver – BC PlaceJuly 19: Edmonton – Commonwealth StadiumJuly 24 & 25: Montreal – Parc Jean-Drapeau July 27 & 28, Aug 7 & 8: Toronto – Rogers Centre Article content Shania Twain Article content Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour
Telegraph
5 days ago
- General
- Telegraph
Thomas More's head may be exhumed 500 years after it was put on a pike
Thomas More's head could be exhumed 500 years after it was put on a pike on London Bridge. St Dunstan's, an Anglican church in Canterbury where the remains of the Tudor lawyer lie in a vault, has applied for permission to have them unearthed to potentially place in a shrine. Henry VIII's lord chancellor was put to death in 1535, after refusing to recognise the king as head of the Church of England when he declared independence from Rome during the Reformation. More was martyred by the Vatican in 1935, meaning his remains are considered a holy relic in Catholicism. The parochial church council (PCC) at St Dunstan's is looking to prepare More's remains in time for the 500th anniversary of his death in 2035, but requires permission from the commissary court in Canterbury, which rules on church buildings and grounds, The Times reported. More was an influential theologian whose 1516 book Utopia described the political system of an imagined ideal state. The philosopher was a fierce critic of the Protestant Reformation, and opposed Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church. More, who is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, was buried in the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London, but his head – after being parboiled – was placed on a pike on London Bridge. His daughter, Margaret Roper, rescued the head to prevent it from being thrown into the Thames, and is believed to have kept it in spices for the rest of her life. The head was buried with her when she died in 1544, and when her body was transferred to the Roper family grave at St Dunstan's in 1578 it was brought along. It has been stored in a vault behind metal bars at St Dunstan's ever since. Plans to conserve and enshrine Congregants at St Dunstan's were informed of the church's decision to exhume the remains last Sunday, The Times reported. A statement said: 'What the PCC has agreed, subject to all the right permissions being granted, is to exhume and conserve what remains of the relic, which will take several years to dry out and stabilise. 'We could just put it back in the vault, maybe in a reliquary of some kind, or we could place the reliquary in some sort of shrine or carved stone pillar above ground in the Roper chapel, which is what many of our visitors have requested. We'd really appreciate your ideas and thoughts.' The church will seek to raise £50,000 from More's devotees to pay expert archaeologists for the conservation project, it was reported.
Cosmopolitan
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Cosmopolitan
Lace-trim satin shorts are the latest lingerie trend dominating summer wardrobes, shop X of the best
As the third heatwave of the year so far hits the UK, my quest for the perfect outfit to wear to survive the scorching temps and combat any sweaty situations continues. Sure, lounging around in a bikini all day is the ideal ensemble, but unless you're by a pool or at the beach, this isn't always the most practical option. Instead, I've found myself turning repeatedly to floaty midi dresses and summer sandals, but even that can feel like too much fabric in 30+ degree heat. Finally, I think I've found the pinnacle summer outfit, and it centres around a pair of shorts. From knee-grazing denim styles to tailored Bermudas and ruffled bloomers, there's been no shortage of shorts trends this szn, but the latest to capture the street style set in a collective chokehold is lace-trim satin shorts. Part lingerie, part nightwear, they're entirely cute! The secret to their immediate style staple status lies in their versatility that translates to any and every occasion – dress them down for casual park hangouts or up with a coordinating silk cami and heeled flip flops for holiday dinners. Meanwhile, the combination of the elegant yet breathable fabric and loose silhouette has secured them as a summer hero item. It's Dôen's now sold-out (*sob*) Iona Short that sparked the obsession. The cream silk-satin style trimmed with intricate white floral lace at the hems proved an easy-wearing delight, pairing equally well with a simple tank top and stacks of jewellery as a grey sweatshirt and jelly sandals. Luckily, there are plenty of similar styles on the high street and beyond, so you can effortlessly replicate the look. Don't be afraid to embrace the pyjama-inspired vibe and check out the nightwear and lingerie sections of your fave stores – but remember, these shorts are far too cute to save for your bed! Styled with an oversized striped linen shirt and woven ballet flats, no one would know. Don't just take our word for it, though. We've rounded up the best lace-trimmed satin shorts to shop now so you can get in on the trend and breeze through the heatwave in sweat-free style. Trust Reformation to come through with a great lookalike for the sell-out Dôen pair in a gorgeous off-white hue and a black shade, too. Ya know, just for good measure. Technically, these are pyjama shorts, but as long as your t-shirt falls over the elasticated waistband, we doubt anyone would know. Coming in 10 different colourways, there's a style for everyone. These 100% cotton shorts have a satin finish and, rather than a lace trim, are decorated with pretty embroidery and laser cut-outs along the scalloped hem. Style with a black boxy blazer, white t-shirt and ballet flats for an office-appropriate 'fit. Another pyjama short, this Tezenis style features delicate eyelash lace adorning the raised hem sides. With that price tag, we're tempted to add the black and cream pair to basket. Kate Moss's collab with Zara is full of boho beauties we're longing to wear to a festival this summer, but top of our wishlist is easily these silk lingerie shorts. They come in black, but this butter yellow hue is not only so on trend for SS25 but is giving us major throwbacks to that one-shoulder lemon dress from Kate's Topshop collection back in the day. Once the heatwave passes, we'll be styling these black satin lace shorts with knee-high biker boots for a punk rock twist. For a slightly different take on the trend, these A&F shorts position the lace falling vertically down the front. We're torn between the luxe navy and this soft rose shade. What's better than the lace-trim satin shorts trend? When it's combined with another of our fave SS25 shorts trends: boxer shorts. This Topshop style nails both looks in one. Race ya to the checkout! If you've ever wanted to wear your pyjamas out without fear of judgement (guilty!) now you can, thanks to Boux Avenue's satin shorts. Leave the PJ top at home in favour of a grey cotton t-shirt, though. 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!
