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Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Iconic' Vera Wang perfume that 'lasts throughout the day' £40 less at Boots
Millennials have loved Vera Wang's Princess since it debuted in 2006 - and it's 60% off at Boots. If there's one fragrance that has stood the test of time, then it's Vera Wang's Princess Eau de Toilette. Launched in 2006, it has become a staple for many Millennial women. While it is one of the cheaper luxury perfumes, retailing at £66 for a large 100ml, we, like so many others, often like to hunt for a good deal. Fortunately, Boots has loyal fans covered. The health and beauty firm is running a massive sale with up to half-price off select fragrances, with this Vera Wang bottle being reduced to just £26, saving £40 off the RRP, making it 60 per cent off. Famed for its "whimsical" fragrance, the Princess EDT is an amber and fruity based fragrance, with its top notes being lady apple, waterlily and apricot. It is then mixed with pink guava and Tahitian tiare flower. It ends on base notes of wild tuberose, dark chocolate and vanilla chiffon to create a scent that "celebrates modern femininity". It's housed in the now iconic purple-heart shaped bottle that is topped with a golden crown, representing the luxuriousness of the fragrance within. Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette (100ml) £66 £26 Boots Buy here Product Description The early 00s launched a variety of now iconic perfumes, with Calvin Klein's now beloved CK One Unisex Eau de Toilette remaining a firm favourite. For those who'd prefer this "refreshing" perfume, it is currently on offer at Superdrug where a 200ml is now £34, down from £75. Another staple for many perfume fans is the Ghost Deep Night Eau de Toilette that was first launched in 2001. For fans of this iconic 00s fragrance, Amazon currently has a 50ml on offer for half-price at just £22. However, we wouldn't be surprised if the £40 discount on the Vera Wang perfume ends up popular, with almost 1,700 Boots shoppers leaving it a glowing review, as they heap praise on its "iconic" scent and "fun" bottle design. One loyal fan said: "I absolutely love this perfume. I've been wearing this perfume since I was in middle school and the fragrance is light and pretty. "First of all the name of the perfume makes every little girl want to try it and the bottle is absolutely beautiful. In addition, each bottle comes with a little princess crown ring, which I collected. This is an iconic perfume for me." A second shopper said: "This is absolutely gorgeous. The smell is sweet and it makes me feel like a princess when I spray it on myself. Beauty deal of the week Perfume fans will be keen to hear about a deal we have just spotted at Boots. Those looking for something "timeless" and "distinctive" might already have Givenchy's Amarige Eau de Toilette on their radar. A favourite since the early 90s, it's got a bit of a cult reputation. Even better, Boots has just dropped the cost of a large 100ml from £109 to just £54.50, allowing shoppers to save an impressive 50 percent off a beloved perfume. Its scent makes up a "beautiful bouquet of white flowers", with top notes of tangerine, violet and rosewood being mixed with heart notes of gardenia, mimosa, red fruits and ylang-ylang. The scent then finishes on "vibrant yet muted" base notes of ambergris, precious woods, musks and vanilla. The bottle, which was designed by perfume legend Pierre Dinand, takes inspiration from the ruffles sleeves of a Bettina Blouse designed by Givenchy. One shopper who is a devoted fan wrote: "One five-star review read: "I bought this on offer at Boots, it was around £30 cheaper than anywhere else! It has an amazing timeless distinctive scent must be tried!" A second loyal fan said: "The best perfume of all times! So classy! I'm glad it is back for it has been my signature perfume for more than a decade. Intense. Long lasting. Amazing. Complements galore!" Shop Boots' half-price deal on the Givenchy Amarige Eau de Toilette (50ml) here. "The smell lasts throughout the day. My friends all know what this perfume smells like as they all want it, however the price is pretty expensive." Someone else remarked: "This has been a staple perfume for me since being a teen to now in my early thirties. I think it's a perfect balance to having a lasting sent people can smell throughout the day to not being overbearing. I wear it everyday at my office job and get lots of compliments. The bottle is fun and I love having it on my vanity." Older shoppers have suggested that the perfume is "too sweet" for their age group, while a few others have found that, despite praise, the perfume doesn't last as long as they'd expect. One such lower review read: "Not my favourite, but I'm a 33-year-old woman. I received this as a gift when it first came out. it's definitely for more of a younger woman, it has that candy-sweet-like smell which I don't like in a fragrance. Young smelling." Although, another shopper praised: "I LOVE this perfume. It is hands down the best smelling perfume. I use it and so does my mother. "It smells so good and it stays on all day. You also just need two sprays to last all day so the bottle lasts forever! And the cap of the bottle also is a ring for your fingers. It's so cute!" Buy the Vera Wang Princes Eau de Toilette (100ml) for £26 in the Boots sale here.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Iconic 90s perfume that 'always brings back memories' under £29 on Amazon
Take a trip down memory lane with the retro Tommy Girl perfume. There's no denying the power that a childhood perfume can hold. Despite there being an array of stunning scents to choose from these days, many of us like to revisit an old favourite. One retro fragrance Amazon shoppers currently can't stop boasting over is the "crisp" Tommy Girl Eau de Toilette. Unlike many designer brands, it's fairly affordable, with a 100ml costing just £28.95. It is also available in a smaller 50ml bottle for just £22.45, although it is beginning to fast sell out, with Amazon advising there are only "13 left in stock" at the time of writing. Launched back in 1996, Tommy Hilfiger's iconic scent quickly became one of the designer brand's most beloved fragrances. In fact, it even boasts a male counterpart, Tommy, which has been praised as a "timeless classic" for under £30. Meanwhile, Tommy Girl remains a firm fan-favourite for its blend of fruity and floral notes that are said to "capture the freedom and optimism of an American road trip." Tommy Girl Eau de Toilette, 100ml £28.95 Amazon Buy here Product Description Its main notes are bergamot and spearmint, with florals including jasmine, rose, and iced tea making up its heart notes. It then ends on base notes of musks and sandalwood, adding a warm finish to the fresher scent. The bottle itself is also iconic, boasting simple sinuous curves and a transparent glass that is distinguished by its simple silver cap and minimalist logo. Retro scents often remain 'on trend' no matter how old they are. One that many millennial women will remember rushing out to buy is Juicy Couture's Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum (100ml), currently just £39.50 at Boots. Another legendary perfume that often sells out is Vera Wang's Princess Eau de Toilette, with a 100ml bottle of the famed heart-shaped bottle now on offer at The Perfume Shop for just £23.99. Beauty deal of the week Beauty fans looking to get a golden glow will know the benefit of tanning drops. One bottle that has "blown away" shoppers is the Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self Tan Face Drops - and they cost under £11 a bottle. Ideal for those who don't want to go through the hassle of using a tanning mitt to prevent patchiness or orange-tones, these "lightweight" drops can be easily mixed into your favourite moisturiser for a flawless glow. Since the drops offer a "buildable" bronzed look, many reviews have suggested that one of the positives is the ability to "control" the depth of their tan, unlike other products that deliver just one specific shade. Enriched with skin-loving ingredients hyaluronic acid and coconut water, these Garnier drops also work to keep your skin "intensely moisturised" day by day. Of course, with the reputation Garnier's Natural Bronzer Face Drops have earned, it's no surprise they have 4.2 rating based on over 2,000 reviews on Amazon alone, as shoppers call them a "little bottle of magic" for a "natural sun-kissed glow." One purchaser said: "Blown away! I'm not a phaffer. I generally don't bother with things like tan and bronzer. But this little bottle of magic changed all that! I love it! I pop it on with my moisturiser and a couple of hours later I am actually glowing! "I've been asked repeatedly if I've been on holiday, lost weight, got a new person, had a facelift or found a genie in a bottle. I'm so scared of running out I've stocked up!!" Shop the Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self Tan Face Drops for £10.67 on Amazon here. Owing to its popularity, Tommy Girl is still a popular choice for those looking for some nostalgia, as it has managed to earn a 4.6 rating based on over 5,000 Amazon reviews that say it "brings back memories" and "lasts all day." One devoted fan said: "Loved this fragrance in my younger years and glad it's not been altered. The fragrance Brings back happy memories and still great value for money." A similar shopper agreed: "I liked this as a teenager and love it as and adult. Sprayed it and all memories came flooding in. Must buy. Clean crisp scent." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. One who found the scent more on the mature side argued: "I am a woman who prefers to wear masculine clothing, and this smells too much like an old lady. If that's what you're going for, this is the one for you." But someone praising its longevity said: "When I was still working, before retirement, this great scent lasted all day and into the evening! Not so strong that people around start sneezing and coughing! Perfect scorching summer and chilly winter! I have used this for years, and am so glad that Amazon still carries it." Purchase the Tommy Girl Eau de Toilette (100ml) for just £28.95 on Amazon here.
Business Insider
11-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I founded a $100 million home decor startup during the 2008 recession. Here's my advice for starting a company in crisis.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jenny Jing Zhu, 51, New Jersey-based founder and CEO of Lush Decor, a digital home decor company. She shared with Business Insider the challenges of starting a business in an uncertain time and how she overcame it. BI has verfied her company information. When I started Lush Decor in 2008, I was quietly going through the toughest time in my life. The economy was collapsing. I was on the brink of divorce. I was learning how to be a parent to my then-1-year-old son. And I was an immigrant in New York still speaking broken English. But I had already survived a lot of hard things in my life and I think those experiences eventually helped me succeed in business. I grew up in a tiny, rural village in China. I didn't have electricity until I was in second grade. I was the only girl in my village who went to high school. In my last year of school, I read a story about a young woman with a similar background to mine who left her village for the big city in China to become a factory worker. She later started her own business. That moment changed my life. She unknowingly gave me permission to dream. So, I left my village and went to Beijing. I started as a hotel maid, and later ran a small dry cleaning business. I immigrated to the US when I was 26. I didn't speak much English at the time. My ex-husband wanted to come to the country for law school. I didn't really have a choice. I remember when I first got here, I turned on the TV and I felt like I was on Mars. During that time, as I was learning English, I became inspired by Asian fashion designer Vera Wang. I applied to the Fashion Institute of Technology's fashion design program, but the major was very competitive. The school told me to wait another year and apply again. But I was 28 and I didn't feel like I had another year to wait. So, I ended up applying to and being accepted to the home fashion and home textile surfaces major. Growing up in my village, we planted and picked cotton and my grandma would put it into yarn on her big, wooden loom. We would bring the fabric to the market, and that's what inspired my love for textiles. After I graduated, I worked at a home fashion company for four years. But I always had that entrepreneurial dream, so after learning the business, I felt like I could do better. I saw a blank space in the market for beautiful and stylish designs that were also accessible and affordable. I started Lush Decor in 2008. When I started the company, there were just a couple of people working with me. My job was focused mostly on design and product development. I was working 24 hours a day at that time. I would design during the day and talk to the manufacturers at night because we had a 12-hour time difference. But in 2008 and 2009, all the big box retailers started freezing their buying because of the financial crisis. They didn't want to take any chances on new vendors. At the time, e-commerce was still new in the home fashion space. Everyone told me that I couldn't ship comforters or bedding to one customer at a time. They said it would be too expensive and people wouldn't buy our products. But I really had no choice, because I couldn't do traditional business deals given the economic challenges and my own limited business relationships. We had this very small warehouse behind our office and at the end of each day, I would go slap UPS and FedEx labels on the boxes one-by-one in my high heels. Not very many people were doing it that way in those days. There was no road map. I just learned on the job. Our designs were unique in a boring market. Our first collection was inspired by Vera Wang wedding dresses. The bedding had hundreds of little bows on it and it sold out. I also used unique fabrics. I went back to China once and found crocodile skin. I put it on a bag and we sold so many of them. We differentiated ourselves with unique designs, and that put us ahead in the e-commerce business. Very quickly, we became the major brand on the e-commerce market, selling millions of products to customers. It was scary starting a business in that economic environment. I knew that only a small percentage of businesses survive the first three years. I felt so much pressure in those early days because I was all on my own. I had no built-in customer base when I started. No mentor or support community around me. I had no safety net to fall back on. I had such bad imposter syndrome. I didn't have an MBA or finance background but I'm very good at numbers. When I met with investors, I told them, I'm not only interested in designing beautiful products; I also design beautiful margins. All I had was passion and persistence, and that helped me build resilience along the way. At every point in my life — whether it was growing up in the village or being a hotel maid or nanny — I always found the creativity to make it work. I think that's in the DNA of entrepreneurs. I was scared to death, too, but you have to take that first step. We first saw a profit in 2012. I still remember seeing that number going up and up. I just thought "Oh my god, that's the right direction!" In 2018, I partially sold to private equity. I stayed on as CEO for another three years and then as a board member. In 2021, the company surpassed more than $100 million in revenue for the first time. The new management, however, didn't end up working out, so I stepped back into the company fully last year. The recent tariffs have hit a lot of businesses like ours really hard. Trying to start a business at a time like this is even harder. The 2008 economic crisis was like 1.0; the pandemic was 2.0, and these current times are like 3.0. We source overseas, and this has definitely reminded entrepreneurs that we need to diversify our supply chains. But even so, there's not a lot you can do to diversify overnight. A lot of things that come from China, other countries can't do as efficiently. The tariffs are not just raising the prices; they're threatening an already fragile supply chain. A lot of the business community is in really difficult situations right now. Times like these can force businesses to do something that they're likely lagging to do, which is diversifying their supply chains. Yes, it's very overwhelming, but you're not alone. We're all in the same boat. Entrepreneurs need to understand and accept what they can and can't control. Don't panic. Don't be angry, even though we are angry. Rely on your community, rely on your resources. Every time you go through things that could break you, you are building more resilience and confidence.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo and More at the 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Arrivals
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' had officially arrived at the Met. The first Monday in May is reserved for the Met Gala, rain or shine — and this year it was a downpour for most of the day. The umbrellas celebrities use to hide their looks from photographers en route suddenly proved more useful. More from WWD Cohosts Lewis Hamilton, in Wales Bonner, and Pharrell Williams, in his own design for Louis Vuitton, were early arrivals. Williams' publicist Amanda Silverman informed the crowd his jacket was made of 15,000 pearls and took 400 hours to construct, as he began his hosting duties. Zendaya, a host of last year's gala, sneaked up the stairs relatively unnoticed in her Louis Vuitton suit. She spotted Diana Ross and was rather starstruck, refusing to steal the icon's spotlight despite photographers yelling for a joint photo. 'It's such a vintage gown, I've had it forever,' Ross said nonchalantly as she walked up the stairs. 'You look fabulous!' Keke Palmer, in Vera Wang, gushed to Sergio Hudson. 'Narrate it for me!' Miley Cyrus called out to reporters as she posed. 'I'm making a TikTok,' Lizzo said as she pulled out her phone. 'Damn it got quiet when I said that.' Cynthia Erivo, in Sarah Burton's first Givenchy couture look, beamed as she ran into Marc Jacobs. Jacobs' date, Doja Cat, ran over to join the pair, upon which Erivo immediately began fawning over Doja's sky-high shoes. 'You're not the only one who sends me shoe ideas,' Jacobs told Erivo. Nicole Kidman, in Balenciaga, was spotted at Charli XCX's concert over the weekend, and while on the Met steps broke out into a bit of the famed 'apple dance.' 'I hope it's a good night,' she said. Part of the joy of the Met carpet is all the unexpected celebrity interactions. Where else do you see Kidman walking past Stevie Wonder and Jalen Hurts, Walton Goggins embracing A$AP Rocky, and Lorde and Bad Bunny waiting their turns for interviews? 'White Lotus' stars Aimee Lou Wood and Patrick Schwarzenegger reunited on the carpet and posed for photos together. Nnamdi Asomugha filmed wife Kerry Washington as she bopped around the carpet. Balmain's Olivier Rousteing was carrying a sewing machine as he walked up with Rosalía, before knocking it slightly. 'I broke my sewing machine!' he said. 'It did its job,' Rosalia replied to him, motioning to her dress. Launch Gallery: Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet Arrivals Photos, Live Updates Best of WWD Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
She's the same age as Meryl Streep and Julie Walters, but what IS the secret to Vera Wang's youthful looks as she dazzles in very low-cut dress at the Met Gala?
She was born in the same decade as Joe Biden, Robert De Niro and King Charles. But you'd be forgiven for mistaking Vera Wang for someone decades younger. The designer, who turns 76 next month, shocked fans at the Met Gala as she appeared on the red carpet in a risque low-cut gown with a bold new hair style, more likely to be seen on a member of Gen Z than a baby boomer. Her sartorial choices are in stark contrast to those made by her same-age peers, such as Meryl Streep and Julie Walters, who often for more coverage when posing on the red carpet. But any attempt to pigeonhole Vera - who designed the wedding dresses of some of the world's most famous faces, including Victoria Beckham, Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian - into what's 'appropriate' for her age, though, will be roundly dismissed. She previously said she finds ageism 'so old-fashioned', adding that in life, 'you have to try and continue to grow in one way or another'. In a 2022 interview with BBC 100 Women, Vera said her 'magic elixir' for staying youthful is work. She continues to work as chief creative officer of her fashion empire, which encompasses bridal wear, ready-to-wear fashion, accessories, fragrances, and homeware. Vera has been working in the fashion industry since the age of 18. At 23, she made history as the youngest-ever fashion editor at Vogue, but it wasn't until nearly 20 years later that she launched her namesake fashion label. However, perhaps more powerful than work is her approach to beauty - which is not to take it too seriously. Amazingly, she's also praised her diet for youthful looks - claiming the secret is vodka, McDonald's and donuts. 'I do eat McDonald's, absolutely, I order it every day, like two weeks on it, and then I'll change,' she told Page Six last year. The wedding dress designer also admitted she enjoys Dunkin' Donuts, sharing: 'I like the cream-filled, sugar-coated donut. 'It's like a jelly donut, but it's cream inside, vanilla cream. I like the pink with sprinkles, too.' The star previously shared in 2020 that her anti-aging secrets included 'work, sleep, a vodka cocktail [and] not much sun.' The beauty also told Page Six that her work life keeps her young. 'Basically, I've worked my whole life, so it's really been about work. I think work keeps you young and stimulated.' 'I work very long hours, I've raised two daughters. I think keeping busy is the best antidote [for] good health.' The iconic bridal fashion designer has been praised for her youthful looks, which she credits to having a vodka cocktail and getting enough sleep every night In 2020, Wang, then 71, became a viral sensation over lockdown for sharing photos of herself in a cropped sports bra and tiny white denim shorts. She is the same age as Julie Walters (left) She continues to share photos of herself wearing age-defying outfits, including lots of short shorts, skirts and crop tops despite being in 70s. She is the same age as Meryl Streep (left) Vera is no stranger to showing her skin and not letting her age dictate what she wears. At the BAFTAs, she wore a strapless gown with a cut-out that showed off her toned midriff. In 2020, she went viral for her youthful appearance after sharing snaps of herself posing in a bright orange sports bra and tiny white denim shorts. Since then, Vera has continued to post photographs of her age-defying outfits, never shying away from super-short shorts and skirts, sky-high heels and crop tops. Vera said she never thought of 'going out of my way' to preserve her youth 'in a fanatical obsessive way'. She added that she 'never thought about youth' while working in fashion over the last 35 years. 'Probably because I work with the most beautiful women in the world on a daily basis,' the designer said. 'Because of that, I more envision them as my muses. Maybe it's a way of dealing with ageing that is productive. Wang shocked her fans with age-defying snaps on her birthday in June 2022 with one saying 'Dang girl what's your ageless secret!' Wang is pictured in New York in 2005 aged 55 Wang is pictured in 2008 in New York While she balances out her meals between healthy, nutritious whole foods and junk food, Wang is prone to periods of eating the same fast foods every day. In 2012, she revealed to Harper's Bazaar that 'at one point I was eating a slice of Ray's pizza every day'. Apart from her nightly vodka cocktail, though, Wang said she only drinks water. She gave up drinking Diet Coke in 2006, which she said was 'the hardest thing I ever gave up'. However, the thing she won't compromise on in order to feel and look healthy is sleep. Getting enough shut-eye is 'very important' to the designer. She told Page Six that she gets a minimum of eight hours of sleep a night, adding: 'I don't feel healthy unless I get eight.' Speaking exclusively to when she was 73, she said: 'I think what happens sometimes as you age... I'm more frightened about physical disabilities... not all this. 'I'm not totally preoccupied with how I look. I love my work, and I'm very passionate about my work, my friends, my daughters... I mean, I have a very full life.' Vera - pictured above in 2001 (left) and 2004 - made history as Vogue's youngest-ever fashion editor when she landed the job at 23 Vera, seen above in 2019 at two separate events, continues to work as the chief creative officer of her fashion and lifestyle empire and credits working with her youthfulness Vera enjoys sharing poolside photos from her home in Los Angeles and doesn't shy away from swimsuit snaps The beloved designer is no stranger to showing some skin and her approach to beauty and ageing is not to take things so seriously She has a surprisingly relaxed approach to beauty and diet, regularly indulging in Dunkin' Donuts and McDonald's Vera started her own company at the age of 40 and revealed she felt 'very lucky' to have built her own empire. And while she is now known as a bridal wiz, she hasn't always been obsessed with the wedding industry. At eight years old, she trained to be a figure skater but wasn't successful, so she decided to enter the fashion industry. She worked at Vogue for 17 years before moving to Ralph Lauren for two years. After that, she became an independent bridal wear designer and has designed gowns for Ariana Grande, Chelsea Clinton, Ivanka Trump, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Victoria Beckham, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Khloe Kardashian, and Kim Kardashian.
