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Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark offers Meghan, Duchess of Sussex some 'beauty advice'
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark has told Meghan, Duchess of Sussex she'll happily give her some "beauty advice". The 73-year-old horror icon - whose real name is Cassandra Peterson - has responded after the former 'Suits' actress joked she looked "almost Elvira-esque" after an at-home hair dye job during the COVID-19 pandemic went wrong. Firing back on Instagram, Cassandra joked: "Hey princess, if you ever need beauty advice from a queen just let me know." The 43-year-old royal - who has Prince Archie, five, and three-year-old Princess Lilibet with husband Prince Harry - spoke with her "dear friend" and hair colourist Kadi Lee recently when she recalled asking for help after trying to dye her own locks. She said on her own 'Confessions of a Female Founder' podcast: 'It was 2020 – it was very much 2020. 'My family had just moved to California. We were staying in our friend's home and because it was the pandemic, I kept ordering boxed hair dye, and I thought I'm gonna look just like she does on the box. 'And instead it was this very inky, almost Elvira-esque black hair. And I texted [hair stylist Serge Normant], and he said, 'You need to see Kadi.' "And you came over. I mean, we were masked and all the things. It was such an interesting time, but I remember that day so well." Back in March, the royal teamed up with online storefront ShopMy to share her top fashion picks - with Meghan earning a commission from sales generated via the links - and now she's added beauty to her collection revealing the products she loves and uses on a regular basis. Meghan shared her list on the ShopMy site, writing: "A handpicked and curated collection of the things I love - I hope you enjoy them!" Her beauty products list featuresw 25 items she swears including make-up such as the M.A.C. eyeliner in 'Teddy', SAIE's Glowy Super Gel, a foundation buy No Makeup Makeup and two shades of CND nail polish. In a post on her Instagram stories, Meghan revealed she wore the polish during filming of her Netflix show 'With Love, Meghan' and offered advice on the application. She wrote: "You've asked about my nail polish in With Love, Meghan. [Apply] one coat of each, plus [there are] a few of my other essentials. Enjoy!" Meghan included skincare in the list with Lucas Papaw ointment - which retails for $9 - alongside Tatcha's The Dewy Skin Cream ($72) which Meghan's make-up artist, Daniel Martin used on her skin for her wedding to Prince Harry. Meghan's beauty list also featured Laneige's cult Lip Sleeping Mask, Medicube's Collagen Jelly Cream, Weleda Skin Food and Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara.
Business Insider
15-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Business Insider
Our favorite cashmere sweater is 23% off — Stock up and save with the Naadam sale now
If there's one reliable basic that can be built into plenty of different outfits and last you many years, it's a cashmere sweater. Both cozy and breathable, cashmere is a great winter staple, though it's also notoriously expensive. Luckily, now's the perfect time to stock up for next season with the Naadam Original Cashmere Sweater Sale. During the sale event, Naadam is offering their signature Original Cashmere Sweaters, which typically cost $98, at a discounted price. While the deal lasts, you can get one sweater for $85, a 13% discount, or two or more sweaters for $75 each, a 23% discount. Both the men's and women's sweaters are available in nearly 30 colors, so now's the perfect time to stock up on new hues. Quality matters when it comes to cashmere, and Naadam makes some of the best. The brand earned the top spot in our guide to the best cashmere sweaters and holds up against more affordable alternatives from brands like Quince. The Original sweater is also celebrity-approved and was recently featured on Meghan Markle's ShopMy page. Our style experts on the Reviews team can vouch for Naadam's quality. "If you're new to wearing cashmere, this is the sweater to start with. Naadam's Original Cashmere Sweater is a simple, low-maintenance crewneck that I can wear with anything. And though it's nearly summer, I still think it's worth investing in while it's on sale," says Gabrielle Chase, senior associate style and beauty editor. The sweater's versatility is its true superpower, according to Chase. "On a warm day, you may not need it (except to drape around your shoulders for a preppy look). But when it cools down at night, you'll be glad you brought it. It's lightweight, super soft, and somehow breathable and insulating all at once. It's barely pilled in the year I've worn it. Plus, it comes in over a dozen colors. I recommend sizing up if you want a more relaxed fit." Read our full Naadam cashmere sweater review to learn more about Naadam's materials and sustainability practices. Naadam hasn't posted an official end date for the sale, so be sure to stock up while you can. Keep in mind that the prices shown here reflect the 13% discount for a single sweater, but adding multiple to your cart will give you the 23% discount.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bizarre way Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend Bettina Anderson is trying to earn her own money
Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend Bettina Anderson has come up with a savvy way to make money online as her relationship with the First Son continues to dominate headlines. The 38-year-old model and philanthropist is monetizing her content by adding product links from affiliate programs and sharing them with her Instagram followers via the platform ShopMy. ShopMy is a digital shop that allows a user's audience to shop their product recommendations while 'building meaningful partnerships with world-class brands.' The platform integrates directly with retailer and brand affiliate programs, and users can convert any product URL into a monetizable URL. According to its website, commissions typically range from 10 to 30 percent depending on the brand or retailer. 'All commissions and collaborations are tracked on the platform, and you receive payment every Friday via PayPal or Stripe,' it reads. Palm Beach socialite Bettina invites her followers to shop her 'obsessions' and has a range of catalogues listing her favorite items from skin care to bags and hair accessories, to athleisurewear, make-up, pajamas and fragrances. Most of her esteemed products are on the expensive side, such as the mini rhodium-plated 18-karat white gold diamond Cartier watch, which is priced at an eye-watering $84,000 on her 'Bettina's Shelf' list. That same list also features another Cartier watch, an 18-karat gold and glossed-leather piece, priced at $6,900, as well as an 18-karat gold diamond ring from Brent Neale for $9,980. Bettina made sure to include a range of designer shoes too, from luxury brands such as Manolo Blahnik, Prada, Miu Miu, and Stuart Weitzman, as well as handbags from Bottega Veneta and jewelry by David Yurman. Fans will have to have a wallet full of cash if they want to dress like Bettina this spring, as her mood board for the season is equally costly. It includes a Tory Burch viscose knot dress at $1,498, a floral stretch crepe jersey knee-length dress at $3,490, a Dries Van Noten studded voile top at $620, and Valentino Garavani slingback pumps at $980. Accessories include Saint Laurent round-frame sunglasses for $460, Ben-Amun, a Streets Ahead leather belt for $235, and a rainbow sapphire opal necklace by Jia Jia for $650. Bettina's luxurious catalogues come after Donald Trump Jr. complained about former fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle's style. Sources close to Don Jr. and the Trump family told People in December that he had kicked up a fuss about Kimberly's wardrobe for a long time. 'Don Jr. has been telling people for months that Kim is so uptight and always dresses so professionally in these kinds of dresses and high heels, and never looks relaxed or casual,' the insider told the publication. Most of her esteemed products are on the expensive side, such as the mini rhodium-plated 18-karat white gold diamond Cartier watch, which is priced at an eye-watering $84,000 'The tight dresses need to go, and she has been told that.' A separate source told the publication that Don Jr. believed that Bettina was a better fit for his family and could be his own version of stepmother Melania. His father famously met Melania when he was still married to his second wife, Marla Maples. Don Jr. and Bettina kept their blossoming romance a secret until spies spotted them enjoying a series of intimate dates in December. The President's eldest son was publicly engaged to MAGA loyalist Kimberly, but that didn't deter him from canoodling with his new squeeze last September in front of stunned diners at a Palm Beach bistro. Weeks later revealed exclusive photos of the pair enjoying a glammed-up date for Bettina's 38th birthday before heading back to her $860,000 townhouse for the night. By that stage multiple sources had confirmed his six-year relationship with Guilfoyle, Trump's nomination for US Ambassador to Greece, had been over for months. Columbia University grad Bettina describes herself on Instagram as 'just your typical stay at home mom… only I don't do household chores… or have a husband… or have kids..' Her profile is filled with glamorous photos from nights out and she often shares snaps from designer events with brands like Akris and Alice & Olivia. In March, she was decked out in an Alice & Olivia gown with silver high heels from Jimmy Choo to attend the Art Production Fund Gala in New York City. Bettina previously worked with women's designer clothing website Moda Operandi to curate high-end shopping guides. In 2021, the fashion website described Bettina as 'a third-generation Palm Beacher, environmentalist, and an active supporter of the local arts community — whose style, like her personality, blends flirty femininity with a spicy sense of humor.' Bettina offered her 'packing essentials, hosting tips, and the styles she's leaning into.'
Telegraph
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Meghan takes a leaf out of the Cambridge children's style playbook
The Duchess of Sussex has been trying – and, depending on your point of view, failing – to hit the mark on a sartorial offering for some time now. But her latest venture might just be her most successful, at least in terms of emulating royal taste. 'The Easter Edit', which has just dropped on Meghan Markle's Instagram shop, features a selection of homeware, various gifts and, most notably, childrenswear. The latter is presumably inspired by the wardrobes of Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, the children Markle shares with Prince Harry. This follows the launch of Markle's ShopMy platform last month – a 'hand-picked and curated collection' of products from which she earns commission when followers purchase. Boys' Ludlow unstructured suit jacket in linen, £188, When you consider the overall mood of the edit – classic, pastel-toned traditionalism – it seems that the family has taken a leaf out of the Cambridge children's style playbook. And if you consider the brands featured, things become increasingly royal-adjacent. Of immediate interest to royal style fans is a floral and rabbit motif dress from Trotters, which has long been a favourite of the Cambridges, with Princess Charlotte memorably wearing a similar dress from the brand on her fourth birthday. The Liberty-print style she wore sold out overnight, and Meghan's choice might well go the same way given that it's currently reduced to £54 from £72. Bella Bunny Petal Dress, reduced to £54 from £72, Trotters Another royal favourite featured is Boden – specifically a cotton baby's dress, £27, featuring shells arranged in rainbow patterns. The Prince and Princess of Wales are known to be fans of this British brand, which even released a 'Very British Baby' collection in 2018, inspired by the birth of Prince Louis. Princess Charlotte has also been pictured in Boden, donning a jumper by the brand for her eight birthday photograph. Gathered Woven Dress, £27, Boden As well as dresses, the collection also features two pairs of gingham pyjamas – one in pale blue and one in pale pink – £44, from American brand Petite Plume. The blue pair appear to be the exact style Prince George famously wore to meet President Obama in Kensington Palace in 2016 (he wore them with a dressing gown from the same brand). Kid's Twill Pajama Set in Light Blue Gingham, £44, Petite Plume Markle's original edit focused on her own fashion choices, with clothing and accessories from a high-low cross-section of brands, including a Uniqlo trench coat and Saint Laurent sandals. Judging by the fact that these items remained in stock after being featured, it feels fair to say that the venture failed to hit the mark. Only time – and the spending power of Markle's followers – will tell if this Cambridge-inspired selection is more successful. Given that, at the time of writing, the Boden dress is marked up as 'Selling like hotcakes' on the UK website, it might well be.
Observer
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
Inside Meghan's Real Kitchen (Not the One on Her Show) Is a Real Cook
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is already anticipating pushback on her banana pudding. 'I know some people will be upset that I took out the wafers,' she said, crushing Nilla wafers with a rolling pin rather than layering them in with vanilla pudding and sliced bananas. 'But I like them crumbled on top.' On a bright morning last week at her home in Montecito, California, Meghan moved between the garden, where Prince Harry stopped by the strawberry patch in Birkenstocks to mention he was getting on a work call, and the spacious kitchen where her mother, Doria Ragland — graceful in jeans, a white T-shirt, and a silver nose ring — rummaged for breakfast in the double-wide refrigerator. 'Grandma Jeanette would have used instant,' Meghan said, referring to Ragland's mother, as they tasted a batch of homemade pudding flecked with vanilla. 'But she would have loved this.' In a new Netflix series, 'With Love, Meghan,' the duchess offered the world a glimpse into her life, from broken royal bride to a triumphant domestic goddess. She and Harry fled Britain and its persistent criticism in 2020, settling as a family in this safe, sunny enclave. However, the show has brought some of that darkness back to her door. Much like Gwyneth Paltrow and Chrissy Teigen, Meghan lacks professional culinary training. Last week's visit — the first time a reporter was invited into her kitchen — displayed her passion for cooking, as she skillfully handled a vinaigrette, zested lemons, and manoeuvred with a knife. (She requested that no photographs be taken inside the house, for privacy and security reasons.) At 43, with boundless enthusiasm, she is still discovering her public identity while presenting it to a global audience. Her decision to embark on this path reads to some as entrepreneurial or endearing, while others may find it narcissistic, but it cannot be denied that it is a bold move. Wednesday morning saw the launch of sales for As Ever, Meghan's line of food products priced between £12 and £15, including baking mixes, honeys, and internet-famous jams — which, to her dismay, are labelled 'fruit spreads' due to FDA regulations. They all sold out within an hour, a spokesperson confirmed. Last week, Meghan made headlines by announcing her new podcast series titled 'Confessions of a Female Founder.' Additionally, she launched a ShopMy channel, allowing fans to purchase clothing and products featured onscreen, from hairstyles to footwear. A popular item is Lottabody's Control Me Edge Gel used for her hair, while her nails frequently showcase CND Shellac. The podcast, 'With Love, Meghan,' captures her engaging in idyllic activities like cooking, crafting, and organising tea parties. However, her lifestyle focus on truffle popcorn and balloon arches has drawn controversy. Critics feel entitled to evaluate Meghan not only as a royal but also in her roles as a wife, mother, and hostess. Many have described her approach as overly sweet, artificial, and uninspiring, drawing comparisons to influencers like Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm, who promote traditional women's roles perceived as less appealing in contemporary society. Episodes of her show typically depict a dynamic where Meghan often takes on a student's role, learning from renowned chefs such as Alice Waters and Roy Choi. In other segments, she adopts a teaching stance, sharing recipes and hosting tips with friends expected to react enthusiastically, regardless of the food she presents. Moreover, social media criticism has targeted her choice of cookware, specifically her high-end Le Creuset pots. Some argue they are out of reach for many Black women and seem extravagant. In a surprising turn, Black women have begun sharing their own Le Creuset collections online, asserting their ownership of the brand. Journalist Michele Norris defended Meghan's choices, questioning why she is scrutinised for her cookware while other culinary figures are not. Norris points out the absurdity of criticising Meghan for not using her 'real' kitchen, asserting that all sets are inherently performative. She believes Meghan offers an authentic glimpse of herself within a curated environment. Chef Carla Hall echoed this sentiment, noting the challenging dynamic public expectation creates for anyone in the spotlight. Despite the scrutiny, Meghan's recent ventures could have financial motivations. The production deal she signed with Netflix in 2020 is nearing its conclusion, following recent projects that struggled to gain traction. Regardless, Netflix continues to invest in her; a second season of her show has already been filmed, and they are backing her As Ever brand. Interestingly, data from Netflix reflects a substantial following for Meghan, with her show ranking in the top 10 in 24 countries and amassing 2.6 million views shortly after its premiere. Additionally, many items from her ShopMy channel rapidly sold out. Since the beginning of the year, she has gained 2.7 million followers on her new Instagram account. On a personal level, Meghan expressed her need to stay busy, stating that she has always worked since age 13 and finds fulfillment in balancing her home life and career, especially as a mother to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Reflecting on her upbringing in Los Angeles, Meghan recalls how her mother, Doria Ragland, worked long hours and had limited time for cooking. Despite this, her mother inherited a rich culinary heritage, with Meghan's grandmother using a cast-iron skillet to prepare traditional meals. Meghan's attention to detail, honed through various skills such as calligraphy and gift-wrapping, helps her stand out in the food influencer realm. Her eye for presentation, care in the kitchen, and genuine enthusiasm contribute to her culinary approach. As she prepared Chantilly cream for a dessert called Chantilly Lili, named after her young daughter, conversations with her mother revealed a playful dynamic that showcased the connection between tradition and modernity in their culinary journey, reflecting Meghan's desire for her grandmother's cast-iron skillet. —NYT
