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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Opinion: We've lost out on so much more than just the shopping experience
May, the month when people in the Middle Ages had their annual bath. June, the most popular month for weddings in the Middle Ages because the bride and groom were still fresh from that yearly bath. They were, however, starting to get a bit whiffy, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to distract from the body odour. The custom of carrying a bouquet lives on today. Few brides getting wed this weekend will know that the reason they have ordered an expensive confection from the florist was to mask their personal pong. Anyway, no need for flowers now when there's all-body deodorant to reach the parts run-of-the-mill underarm deodorants miss. Adverts for this squirt-everywhere solution to embarrassing stink are everywhere. You can't get through a TV advert break without a naked gang running along a beach with rolls of undulating fat to illustrate how those folds and crevices could be shower-fresh all day with sprays of all-body deodorant. But the advert that really makes you look up from your knitting is the one when people are sniffing each other's bottoms, canine-greeting-like. Yes, someone actually puts their nose to another's bottom, and another to a stranger's crotch in TV advertising to sell a product to banish every kind of body odour. It's clear this new anti-smell weapon hasn't been invented because of any weird phenomena that's making us all smellier, but because we're bigger and the obese have more hiding places for bacteria to multiply and smelly stuff to grow. I'm all for openness and attacking bashfulness about bodily functions but every other TV advert is about leaky bladders, piles, disguising sweat in places previously unspoken about and, the latest, celebration and pride about going for a number two at school or at work. It might be something even royalty do, but do we really need it satellited into our sitting rooms every night? The background, apparently, is that a large percentage of children refuse to go to the loo at school because they are embarrassed. The same for grown-ups at work. This campaign is attacking that taboo, so anyone anywhere is comfortable with public loo pooing. A noble cause – constipation medication manufacturers are missing a trick not putting their own advertising after the Proud to Poo ads – but what's happened to cause this onslaught of in-your-face advertising about body topics once only whispered about? Are we becoming more self-conscious than ever, or more comfortable to talk about what goes on under our clothes? How far we've come since the trite advertising 20 years ago about how young women with periods could enjoy skiing, swimming and skating like anyone else. Probably a step – and a poo – too far. A woman posting on social media "set fire to [asylum] hotels for all I care" is guilty of inciting hate. Lucy Connolly can shout she made a mistake as loud as she likes but deciding that this was an appropriate contribution to the aftermath of the Southport murders in the context of a rising swell of hatred against a section of society deserved punishment. Yes, she may be being made an example of within that context but however hasty or knee-jerk to an inflamed situation doesn't lessen that statement. Her husband said this week after she lost her appeal against her 31-month prison sentence: "My wife has paid a very high price for making a mistake and today the court has shown her no mercy." Mercy is something she wasn't thinking about when she made that revolting post. No mercy to the human beings – individuals – living in those hotels. She argued she wasn't encouraging anyone to do it, merely saying she didn't care; didn't bother if what resulted was a pogrom? Being "really angry, really upset" when she wrote the post is not an excuse, and she should not be excused or spared punishment. My fear is though that she will become a martyr because there are hideous people who believe there was nothing wrong with her words and are filled with hatred towards people because of where they come from and want them gone, willing to employ their own vile solutions. My thoughts last week about offering more than shopping in town and city centres to draw people in sparked much comment and debate. After a coastal walk last weekend, I popped into Holt, admittedly a rarefied untypical town which sustains a busy shopping centre because its clientele is largely visiting or well-off well-heeled locals. What pulls me into the town every time I'm 'up north' is the high street greengrocers. The simple joy of wandering into a haven of freshness where fruit and vegetables smell and taste like they used to is heaven. It makes you realise how easy to please we have become with our vacuum-packed taste-of-nothing supermarket produce. Talk about taste the difference – there was no comparison. That little detour for a shopping experience that brought such pleasure to the senses and satisfaction yet felt so sad that it is such a rare experience that so many miss out on unless places like Norwich Market are within their reach. Again, we wanted the convenience of supermarkets, but we ended up losing out on so much more.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
You Can Now DoorDash a Wedding Dress. Yes, You Read That Right
Last-minute brides can now get a wedding dress delivered right to their door in under an hour, thanks to an exciting partnership David's Bridal recently confirmed it was teaming up with DoorDash to allow those planning to tie the knot the ability to order dresses, accessories and more "David's takes the stress away so you can focus on celebrating and feeling beautiful and confident for any special occasion," the company's CEO, Kelly Cook, said in a previous press releaseDavid's Bridal has a new service for brides who might need a wedding dress — fast. The 75-year-old bridal boutique recently announced it was teaming up with DoorDash to provide brides-to-be the option to get a wedding dress delivered to their door in under an hour from its 180 locations nationwide. Since the launch with DoorDash, David's Bridal has made over 2,000 deliveries with delivery under an hour, with the majority of orders coming from Las Vegas. This marks the first time DoorDash, which is the largest food delivery platform in the U.S., has branched out into the wedding and special occasion category, a previous press release stated. Customers "will have quick and easy access to everything they need with a few taps of a button, to make every occasion special, take the stress out of the wedding and event planning process or solve last-minute snafus," the release added. Kelly Cook, CEO of David's Bridal, said, "We are thrilled to partner with DoorDash. When we tested the partnership in the market, customer feedback was fantastic! Our 'Anywhere Commerce' strategy means just that - anywhere she wants it. 'I can't believe it, how fun?!' was our favorite customer quote," per the previous release. "We're already seeing dresses, accessories and intimates as the top David's product categories being shopped through DoorDash," Cook said in December. "Whether you prefer the convenience of doorstep delivery to help save time during the planning process, need a perfect dress for a last-minute holiday party invite, a save-the-day solution to a suddenly stained bridesmaid dress on the big day or a fabulous pair of 'party-all-night' shoes - David's takes the stress away so you can focus on celebrating and feeling beautiful and confident for any special occasion," she added. Cook told CBS MoneyWatch this month that approximately 17 percent of David's brides are looking for dresses for weddings that are less than three weeks away. "So we have to serve the last-minute brides," Cook said, per the outlet. It's been an exciting few months for David's Bridal, as the company just opened a "new boutique bridal experience" store called Diamonds & Pearls in Delray Beach, Florida. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to a press release: "With bespoke styling appointments with David's expert Personal Stylists, exclusive in-store product offerings, and thoughtfully designed interiors, this location further reflects David's commitment to showcasing exceptional artistry and craftsmanship, extending from its carefully curated collection of bridal attire to every detail in the thoughtfully designed interior space, unlike anything David's has done before." The launch comes just over two years after David's Bridal announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2023. It was acquired by CION Investment Corporation in July of that year, Forbes previously reported. Read the original article on People
Vogue
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
How Modern Korean Brides Are Upholding This Traditional Joseon-Era Beauty Look
'Oftentimes, my Korean brides will ask me to do a more Western beauty look for their Western ceremony, then when it's time for the paebaek later in the day, we will change up the beauty look entirely,' Ahn says. 'We'll adjust the makeup into something more traditional.' That starts with creating even, bright skin. Anybody who has even a passing interest in K-beauty is unlikely to be surprised that it all starts with a sheet mask. 'Koreans are obsessed with skin care,' she says, with a laugh. 'Having porcelain-like skin is something that has been valued since the Joseon era.' From there, a small amount of blush is applied across the cheeks before the most striking part of the beauty look is added: the red spots. 'Traditionally, the red spots are meant to ward off evil spirits,' Ahn says, cheekily adding that she uses Avery stickers applied directly to the cheeks on her brides. 'But for us modern Korean women, having the red dots on the cheeks more represents a youthfulness and playfulness. It embodies the excitement of the moment, seen through our beauty.'
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
The bizarre reason brides are burying sausages the night before their wedding day
Brides have shocked the internet by partaking in a strange ritual which urges them to bury a raw sausage the night before tying the knot - to ensure sunny spells on the big day. As wedding season approaches, many British nearlyweds hope and pray to have good weather - as the UK is famously known for its rain. Superstitious couples will typically have something new, something old, something borrowed and something blue, along with preventing the groom from seeing the bride's dress before their nuptials - all in the name of bringing good luck to their marriage. But there is now a new belief doing the rounds on TikTok - which sees women planting a raw sausage in soil the night before their wedding. They believe that this will help keep the rain away on their wedding day and ensure hot, sunny weather. Natasha Bennett, from East Lothian, Scotland, was disappointed when she saw there was a 70 per cent chance of rain and thunderstorms on the day she was marrying her husband. She then 'took matters into her own hands' and decided to bury a sausage in the woods as a last resort. Much to her surprise, her special day was filled with clear blue skies and golden sun. Natasha said: 'I discovered this on TikTok and I can't let any future brides suffer. It works I promise!' Another Scottish bride, who goes by the username @aimsbeee on TikTok, also decided to dig a hole in her garden with her bridesmaids. She was filmed sorting through the soil with a small shovel before placing the sausage inside. Aimsbeee then cut the video to her beaming on her perfect wedding day which was bright with only a couple of clouds in the sky. Bethany Anne tied the knot recently and decided to do the same, filming herself buying a pork sausage underneath wood chippings in a garden. She said: 'Everyone laughed at me for burying a sausage the night before my wedding but it worked!!! We had sun all day.' Other past brides commented on her post and said that the trick had also worked for them, with one commenting: 'I did it and it worked! Was supposed to rain all day and not a cloud in the sky.' Other past brides commented on her post and said that the sausage trick had also worked for them Another penned: 'We did this and it worked!!! We were a March wedding too so it was like a miracle.' A third added: 'It works!!! Poured with rain until 15 minutes before our ceremony!! Then the sun came out and our day was perfect!!' A fourth said: 'I get married on Saturday and am 100 per cent doing this.' Although the origins of this tradition are hard to place, it is thought to have come from England or Scotland. Although it was once said that rain on your wedding would signify that your relationship would last and you would be blessed with good fertility, it appears couples are less keen with having wet weather and would prefer a dry day. While the trend may have started in Britain, it has now become recognised worldwide, with brides across the other side of the world using the hack. Rach Lane, from North Stradbroke Island in Australia, was also anxiously checking weather reports for her big day, which said it was due to be rainy and windy. 'This is your sign to bury a sausage the night before your wedding day,' she said on TikTok. 'Bury a sausage for good weather ladies, it actually worked.' Rach Lane, from North Stradbroke Island in Australia, was also anxiously checking weather reports for her big day, which said it was due to be rainy and windy Lo and behold, Rach managed to get the picturesque beach wedding that she always wanted and perfect pictures of her and her new husband strolling along the sand Lo and behold, Rach managed to get the picturesque beach wedding that she always wanted and perfect pictures of her and her new husband strolling along the sand. Even the bridal party is getting involved in the fun, with Lucy Alice in a video bringing a packet of Richmond sausages to her best friend's house. As soon as she made the road trip to the bride's house, the pair ventured to the garden to bury the sausage and like the others, confirmed that it did indeed work. Planting a raw sausage in the ground is added to the long list of interesting and unique wedding traditions from around the globe, some of which include sawing a log and cutting the groom's tie. In the Southern United States, betrothed couples sometimes 'bury the bourbon' before a wedding. According to superstition, if a couple buries a full bottle of liquor at the site of their marriage, the booze will ward off the rain and make for a sunny wedding day. The couple then gets to dig up the bourbon at the ceremony and everyone gets to partake, if they're of legal age, which is 21 in America. In Spain, friends of the groom will cut his tie into pieces. The swatches are then auctioned off as tokens of good luck. After the wedding ceremony in Germany, the bride and groom - still dressed in their finery - work together to saw a log in half. The teamwork needed for the task is said to set the stage for a harmonious marriage. In Hungary, the bride will be put 'up for sale' at her wedding reception and whoever puts money into a collective pot gets their chance to dance with the bride - that is, until the groom attempts to steal her away. Mexican tradition sees couples who have just said their vows are literally lassoed by friends and family. The lassos are often elaborately decorated with crystals and beads before they are used to physically - and symbolically - string the newlywed couple together. In the French-speaking areas of Canada, young singles at a wedding sometimes perform a 'silly sock dance.' The aptly-titled dance involves the singles strutting their stuff in brightly coloured hosiery.
CNN
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- CNN
Dagne Dover Capri Garment Bag sale: 51% off
I'm a bit of a novice at packing for weddings, but now that I know more folks who are getting married, I'm considering upgrading my current plastic slip from the dry cleaner to a proper garment bag. After perusing CNN Underscored's archive to find a bag that would fit my needs, I came across Dagne Dover's Capri Garment Bag. It was evaluated by our testing writer Michelle Rae Uy, who named it her top pick for gowns. In a stroke of luck, it just went on mega sale in three colors, dropping by 51% on the brand's site. Best Tested Dagne Dover Capri Garment Bag 51% off Dange Dover Gowns, suits and even shoes will be safe and sound in Dagne Dover's trusty garment bag. It keeps clothing wrinkle free and has four zippered pockets for ties, hair accessories, jewelry and more. It's $153 off in the colors Warm Dust, Onyx and Dark Moss. $300 $147 at Dagne Dover This garment bag is longer than most at 67 inches. Thankfully, it folds up and is compact enough to throw over your shoulder with its tote straps. The length is perfect for longer suits, gowns or anything else that you don't want creasing or cramming into a smaller bag. Rae recommended it for black tie events, which is why I'm buying it for a wedding this summer. If the tote strap isn't for you, Dagne Dover is one step ahead. The garment bag also comes with a trolley sleeve that slips over the handles of suitcases. Its variety of compartments for shoes, phones and wallets, and its ability to fit up to three garments are a bonus for those looking to travel sans extra baggage. My initial drawback about committing to the bag was its steep price. However, now that it's over $150 off, we're shocked to see that it hasn't sold out yet. Why this Dagne Dover deal is worth shopping With summer vacation just around the corner, many of us are gearing up for travel. Taking a weekender bag just isn't enough if you have to tote around formal attire, and purchasing a garment bag is a must if you want to keep your freshly pressed clothing crisp. Even if you aren't participating in any weddings, a garment bag is suitable for those who often fly or who commute on trains. This travel deal is worthwhile since it's an over half-off markdown on one of our best-tested items. Why trust CNN Underscored The CNN Underscored deals team has over a decade of combined commerce journalism experience. Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saguin and Elena Matarazzo curate one-offs and retailer-specific roundups of the best sales and deals each day to shop. Searching everything from coveted home essentials to beauty finds of the week, the team works across a wide variety of categories to ensure they're finding the best buys for readers. We frequently collaborate with testing writers who evaluate everything under the travel umbrella, like lounge sets suited to airline dress codes to durable luggage pieces.
