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Times
an hour ago
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- Times
I can't wait to get my arms out this summer
Have you ever shapeshifted, wardrobe-wise? Transformed from one type of dresser into another? Perhaps without even realising it? It's suddenly become clear to me that I have and I honestly had no idea. I have been packing for the kind of villa holiday I haven't gone on in years, a relaxed, doing-nothing affair. In doing so — creating neat(ish) piles of options on my spare bed — I have come face to face with the fact that something has changed in the way I dress come summer. Suddenly it's all about my arms — arms that, thanks to the cumulative impact of years of pretty full-throttle yoga and very full-throttle handstand training, look different to how they used to. First I got biceps. Then I got triceps. Now, as of a few months ago, I have deltoids, by which I mean the sort that stick out in front like the fender flares on a car. I didn't plan for this but I can't pretend I am not happy about it. So behold a line-up of frocks and tops that have straps rather than sleeves, including a silk slip Serena Bute dress from a couple of summers back, which was about the time when I (for which read: my arms) really went up a notch. (The latest gathered neck iteration, in bright blue, pink or red is £295, And there's also a dress with just the one strap, Mondo Corsini's raspberry linen midi (£365, • Read more fashion advice and style inspiration from our experts I also love Jigsaw's chocolate cotton with distinctive flower appliqué (£165, while Mint Velvet's burgundy floral slip dress is another stunner (£130, and Mango's black or camel with a white-edged zigzag hem is very stealth wealth (£59.99, New Look's black gingham bodice number scores pretty points (£34.99, Sézane's button-through cream Fabiola siren points (£115, Although what I probably need to add to my arsenal now is one with no straps, such as Nobody's Child's brown Gayle (£79, This is quite the move-on for a woman who used to dress for summer as if she were in The Flame Trees of Thika, who didn't knowingly flash any flesh at all away from a pool or beach for, er, the first 45 years of her life. But I am not going to hide these deltoids under a bushel. There may still be a couple of Tilly Grant-appropriate numbers in pile No 3 on my bed but I am not sure any more whether that pile is going to make it into my suitcase. Did I mention my deltoids already? So my sartorial shapeshifting has come about as a result of an actual shift in body shape. How very humdrum of me. Turns out if you work hard enough and long enough you can get yourself good arms whatever your age, as evidenced by my yoga friends in their fifties and sixties (I am 53), not to mention a particularly impressive seventysomething I met recently who had flown in from Vienna for a weekend of yoga to techno music, as you do. She was nonchalantly knocking out handstands despite having had a hip replacement. Who needs a mere It bag when you can get yourself It arms? So much more impressive to, ahem, engender something yourself than merely to buy it, surely? That designer tote might be fake but good arms are, perforce, the real and usually hard-won deal. Even weight-loss jabs won't help you with this one. Indeed, maybe muscle definition will become yet more coveted now that skinniness is available on subscription. Great arms have become, for a woman of a certain age, the ultimate status symbol. They powered the rise of the sleeveless office-targeted sheath dress in the Nineties and have now moved out of the boardroom into, well, everywhere. Among the celebrity upper arms recently out on manoeuvres have been those of Heidi Klum (52), Jennifer Aniston (56) and — naturellement — Gwyneth Paltrow (also 52). Somehow, getting your arms out — if you have the right arms — rarely looks muttony in the way that getting your legs out can at a certain point. It looks cool, not try-hard. It semaphores youthfulness and also power, very much including the literal variety. Is this another example of a subconscious desire on the part of the modern woman to ape the physicality of her male counterpart, the better to compete in what is still, for the moment, a man's world? Another sartorial phenomenon to put in the same category as trouser suits and shoulder pads? These arms — or, to be more precise, my arms — are the kind that only men used to have. Is it also, to proffer some more analysis, one more example of our collective resistance to ageing? To this I would answer, yes, definitely, and also that — like so much else related to the topic of ageing — there is a healthy level of resistance and one that equates not just to denial but to delusion. I have yoga friends who are ageing brilliantly, arms and all, and others who are definitely overcooking things and looking a bit like Ryvita. Back to my togs. Added into my suitcase are an array of vests, the newest and the quirkiest by some margin an iteration with eyes from the Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch collaboration (£7.90, reduced from £14.90, Though such is the potency of designer arms that designer vests — very expensive designer vests — have become a phenomenon too, as per the Prada number I am wearing in this photo. (That will be £720, thank you very much.) • How to do summer like a French woman What I won't be emulating is a second vest-related flex that definitely isn't in my, er, wheelhouse, which is to wear said vest without a bra. I am leaving that to the twentysomething daughter of a friend, with whose nipple profile I feel myself to have become far too well acquainted in the past couple of months. Nope, no amount of handstands is going to help me with the — how best to put this? — suspension requirements of braless vest-wearing. So thank goodness, as always, for Selfridges's bra whisperer, Clare Basche, and her recommendation of Chantelle's strapless smooth Norah in golden beige for its comfort and minimal visibility under cotton jersey (£59, For an option with a lower centre bridge that would work under a V-neck dress or top, she rates Simone Pérèle's Essentiel strapless (£75, I love a feminine top too, such as Boden's linen Sophie, in a range of brights and prints (£65, Mabe's blue and white boho Viti (£87.50, reduced from £125, and Mint Velvet's more minimalist ivory satin style (£99, A waistcoat — such as Nobody's Child's in black, or in black or brown gingham — is one final way to go (£79, That's quite enough of that. I may have earned the right to bare arms but not to bore on about them. @annagmurphy
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eva Longoria, 50, goes bra-free in a nude tank top and micro shorts during a power walk in Spain
TV star Eva Longoria looked sensational in a nude crop top and micro shorts as she went out in Spain on Monday. The 50-year-old brunette was dressed for a workout as she added a beige visor and black sunglasses with a black fanny pack around her waist. The Land Of Women star had on her chunky sneakers as she went on a power walk with a group of female friends. Their exercise session took place on the scenic streets of Puerto Banus in Marbella, Spain, where the star has been living in recent months. The group took a break to explore the vibrant artisanal market, browsing through handmade goods, local delicacies, and boutique treasures. She is married to José Antonio Bastón and they have a son named Santiago but they were not seen on Monday. Eva has managed to stay an impressive size two even into her 50s. The Desperate Housewives actress showed off her toned form during the walk. The star, who has been seen on her CNN docuseries Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain, showed off her sculpted arms while wearing gold bracelets. The Texas native a flashed a fresh pale pink manicure. Eva had her long brown hair with flirty highlights in a high ponytail. At one of the booths, Eva looked at beaded jewelry while with her three friends. Eva has been spending time in the Mediterranean sun in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, a place she has called home for the past year. This comes after the mother-of-one shared her top three diet hacks last year. Longoria's three diet tips are intermittent fasting, clean eating, and moderation. She follows a 16:8 fasting window (eating between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.) and focuses on protein, leafy greens, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. The Hollywood veteran's three friends were all dressed in leggings The red carpet fixture also avoids processed carbs, sugar, and fried foods, particularly during the early postpartum stage. She generally eats within an eight-hour window, typically between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., according to Women's Health. Longoria prioritizes whole, unprocessed foods like lean protein (chicken, fish, eggs), leafy greens, healthy fats (avocados, olive oil), and complex carbohydrates (quinoa, brown rice). The workout enthusiast cuts out processed carbs, sugar, and fried foods, especially after pregnancy, and incorporates protein into every meal and snack. She uses healthy fats like avocado in her meals and chooses complex carbs like quinoa and brown rice over refined grains. The cover girl believes in moderation and avoids restrictive diets, according to Celebwell, but generally gravitates towards healthy options. Eva emphasizes staying hydrated, says Prevention, which is a crucial part of any healthy lifestyle. Snacking includes almonds, yogurt, and fruit. Eva's travel docuseries Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain continues to perform strongly for CNN. After the success of Searching for Mexico, the Spanish edition led to yet another installment—this time taking the actress to France. 'France has long been a cornerstone of global cuisine, and I'm thrilled to be partnering with CNN for this next chapter in our culinary and cultural journey,' Longoria said in a statement, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. In May Longoria said she always thought she'd become a success in Hollywood. The versatile actress has enjoyed a hugely successful career, starring in shows such as Only Murders in the Building, and Eva has now revealed that she never doubted her own talent. Eva has managed to stay an impressive size two even into her 50s. The Desperate Housewives actress showed off her toned form while on the beach in Marbella, Spain The actress told Byrdie: 'When I look at the longevity I've had in this industry, it makes sense to me. 'Of course, I'm going to work as hard as I can at whatever I do, and it just happens to be in this industry. 'I knew I'd be successful because I was surrounded by successful women - my mother, sisters, and aunts were independent, strong, smart, and charitable. 'They were everything I wanted to be.' Eva's self-belief has helped her to navigate the pitfalls of Hollywood. She explained: 'I remember the first time I was on a billboard and somebody said to me, "Oh my god, who would have thought?" 'And I said, "Me. I thought it. I dreamt it." If you don't champion yourself, who else is going to? That unwavering belief in yourself will take you so far.' Despite this, Eva admits that her priorities have changed in recent years. Eva had her long brown hair with flirty highlights in a high ponytail The brunette beauty shared: 'When you're young, you should say yes to every opportunity, so you can decide what you want to do in life. 'Now that I'm 50, I'm prioritizing differently,' explained the close friend of ER star George Clooney. 'I'm curating my life to be very specific to what I want the next 50 years to look like. I'm spending more time with my family, working less, and doing more of what I love. 'Being financially secure helps with those decisions, but I feel I've worked hard enough to say 'no' now.' Eva has also confessed to becoming more health-conscious in recent years. The actress said: 'I don't mind ageing. I just want to age well. I'm grateful to be able to move my body and work out, hike up a mountain, and play with my son. I'm trying to be as mobile as possible for as long as possible.'
Vogue
7 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Vogue
What One Vogue Writer Wears for a Summer in the City
In New York, summer dressing isn't just about beating the heat — it's about out-dressing it. While the rest of the world reaches for denim cutoffs, Manhattanites treat sidewalk humidity like a runway challenge. Yes, it's 90 degrees and the subway feels like a human furnace, but that won't stop a city girl from layering a sheer dress over tailored shorts, cinching it with a belt you didn't even know you needed. Because in this town, sweat is inevitable, and style non-negotiable. Working at Vogue brings forth a particular summer dressing challenge—I need to look good for the office, which is often an arctic tundra. However, I also need to stay post-work event-ready. There could be two dinners, a cocktail hour, or previews at any point during the week. For me, the particular challenge lies in staying cool, while looking hot, all while being pregnant. Maternity clothes be damned—I refuse to sacrifice my personal style ethos for a lesser version of myself, even during July. The city's dress code? Impossibly effortless with a side of 'Where did she get that?' I'm talking semi-sheer linen sets from Róhe and basket totes (just big enough for my laptop). Artfully draped blouses with an expected skirt—which, yes, is white and probably skimming the city's used-up sidewalks. Ignore the grime for the sake of polish! The results were for me, of course, quite monochrome. But, let's be real. Wearing black and white in New York isn't a trend; it's the city's unofficial uniform, a sartorial secret handshake that says, 'I belong here.' Here's what I, as a pregnant Vogue writer, wore for three different occasions in the city, and shop my summer-ready looks below. Photos: Courtesy of Devin Kasparian The Monochrome Power Pairing Wearing black and white isn't just a styling choice—it's a survival strategy for hectic days, one that never fails. In this, I was able to sit comfortably at my desk (in an office that often boasts subarctic temperatures in mid-summer), attend a working meeting over lunch at Sant Ambroeus, and glide in and out of the subways without breaking into a panic sweat. Aaron Esh draped neck long sleeve shirt $750 SSENSE Loulou de Saison Romy maxi skirt $280 SSENSE Photos: Courtesy of Devin Kasparian The Semi-Sheer Matching Set The best matching sets hold an unfussy ease—the pieces fit together like a puzzle but also work seamlessly on their own. They're a reliable way to appear composed, prepared, and stylized, and those are notes that any city-dweller requires. On this day, the humidity almost took me out. A New York heat wave is a special kind of torture—one that requires lightweight, airy fabrics that don't stick to your skin to survive the day. Róhe's organza shirt and midi skirt did just the trick: I showed up to my post-work event blissfully unfazed by the stifling air. An oversized woven tote and pared-back flip-flop completed my look. Photos: Courtesy of Devin Kasparian The Cool-Girl Separates What makes a cool girl? In my eyes, it's that effortless mix of high, low, vintage (or vintage-inspired), and just-off-the-runway that says, 'Oh, this old thing?' Going over the top isn't necessary. Instead, an off-the-shoulder, shrugged top from Dries Van Noten, paired with Kallmeyer's polished yet un-precious everyday trousers, join forces to achieve this delicate balance. For an additional summer-ready edge that's anything but basic, I swapped the classic raffia bag in favor of Jacquemus's square silhouette. Dries Van Noten off-shoulder top $320 SSENSE Jacquemus La Croisière Spiaggia small square tote $650 SSENSE Shop More Summer-in-the-City Finds:
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cat Deeley's chic striped shirt and jeans combo is a classic outfit everyone will look good in - and we've found the exact pieces on the high street
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Cat Deeley 's chic striped shirt and jeans combination is a classic outfit that everyone will look good in - and we've found the exact pieces on the high street. The This Morning presenter, 48, always looks stylish while presenting the popular ITV show alongside her co-star Ben Shephard, 50. And she recently showed fans what was in her in wardrobe and fans were obsessed with what she was wearing while showcasing her items. Cat looked stylish in a blue and ivory stripe Sienna Cotton Shirt from Boden. And it's totally affordable with a price tag of £65. She paired the look with some Blue Tailored Wide Leg Jeans from River Islan d, which will cost you £52. EXACT MATCH: Sienna Cotton Shirt £65.00 Shop EXACT MATCH: Blue Tailored Wide Leg Jeans £52.00 Shop But there are plenty of others that look just like what Cat has rocked for above and below the price that she paid. High Street store H&M have a cheaper version of the stylish shirt which looks very similar to Cat's. The shop offers a white and blue linen shirt for just £27.99. Meanwhile Fat Face also sell a very similar looking shirt for £49.50, which is called the White Beachwear Stripe Longline Shirt. With more or less exactly the same colour blue as the one on Cat's shirt, Next has a shirt called Star by Julien MacDonald Blue Stripe Stretch Shirt for £55. JOULES also sell Amilla Blue & White Stripe Longline Relaxed Fit Shirt - which is currently in sale for £33. French Connection's blue and white Stripe Relaxed Popover Shirt is also on sale for £39. Don't worry because there is also some similar jean choices that look alike to what Cat was rocking. Linen shirt £27.99 Shop White Beachwear Stripe Longline Shirt £49.50 Shop Star by Julien MacDonald Blue Stripe Stretch Shirt £55.00 Shop Amilla Blue & White Stripe Longline Relaxed Fit Shirt £33.00 Shop Stripe Relaxed Popover Shirt £39.00 Shop You can grab some Long Wide-Leg Jeans from & Other Stories for £59.00. But they are currently on offer as they are originally £97.00. M&S are also selling Lyocell™ Blend Wide Palazzo Leg Jeans - which are very similar to Cat's jeans. And John Lewis' HUSH Lya Pleat Front Wide Leg Jeans, Mid Blue, also have a big discount, originally priced at £90.00, and they are now £39.00. Long Wide-Leg Jeans £59.00 Shop Lyocell™ Blend Wide Palazzo Leg Jeans £45.00 Shop HUSH Lya Pleat Front Wide Leg Jeans, Mid Blue £39.00 Shop
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rod Stewart, 80, wears a quirky satin blazer as he joins his leggy wife Penny Lancaster, 54, in New York City
He's well known for his flamboyant sense of style. And Rod Stewart made no exception on Monday when he stepped out in New York City with his leggy wife Penny Lancaster. The rocker, 80, wore a quirky satin blazer with a white shirt layered underneath and oversized pinstriped trousers. Rod completed his outfit with a pair of white loafers and accessorised with a layered pearl necklace. Leaving the The Peninsula hotel, he walked hand-in-hand with Penny, who looked stunning in a polka dot mini dress. She teamed it with a pair of peep toe high heels and carried a small black clutch bag to top off her look. Rod's appearance comes after he candidly opened up about how his split from his ex-wife Rachel Hunter 'tore him to shreds '. The rock singer was in a relationship with the New Zealand model, 55, for nine years and they welcomed two children together - daughter Renee, 33, and son Liam, 30. The pair, who have a 24-year age gap, met at an LA nightclub when Rachel was just 21 years old, with Rod admitting his sister Mary thought his wife was 'too young'. Reflecting on the breakdown of their marriage, Rod admitted their age gap did end up being the reason for their eventual split, which he said 'tore him to shreds' at the time. Making rare comments about his ex-wife, he told The Times: 'Rachel left me because she was too young - my sister said I should never have married her in the first place -but it tore me to shreds.' Rod met his now-wife Penny Lancaster just six months after his split from Rachel, and said the gap was purely because his friend wouldn't hand over her number. When asked if he wanted to be single first, he quipped: 'F***ing right, there were six months between Rachel and Penny because my bass player, who had Penny's number, wouldn't give it to me. 'He said, ''All you're going to do now is s**g around'', and he was right: I had a splendid time in those six months.' Rod gushed over his wife Penny, 54, and told how she has 'everything' he wants as he revealed he is now happier than ever. The Maggie May hitmaker first met his ex-wife Rachel at Roxbury Club in Los Angeles and told how he thought she was a 'goddess' in his 2012 autobiography. 'There was a connection straight away. She was extremely beautiful, but there was something no-nonsense about her as well,' he shared in the book. 'It was there in her New Zealand accent, but also in her face, which was open and smart. 'Not only was she as far removed as could be from the stereotype of the flaky model, but she already had money and fame. 'That was a relief. In my position, that suspicion was always there: does this woman really like me, or just the stuff that surrounds me?' The next day, he sent two dozen red roses to her model agency and they quickly struck up a romance, tying the knot just three months later in December 1990. However, Rachel left him heartbroken when she called time on their eight-year marriage in January 1999, some seven years before they divorced in 2006. Months after their split, Rod embraced single life again and went on dates with models, including Caprice Bourret, though their romance didn't last. Rod then met Penny - who was 28 at the time - and they quickly began dating, which he previously admitted was 'difficult' on his family at the time. Rod said his siblings - Mary, Don and Bob - were initially 'suspicious' and didn't want a repeat of his split from Rachel, while Penny's own brother Oliver was worried about her dating a rock star. Despite initial tensions, their relationship went from strength-to-strength and the couple tied the knot in June 2007 after his divorce from Rachel was finalised. Rod and Penny share two children - Alastair, 19, and Aiden, 14 - and the couple are now on good terms with Rod's ex-wife Rachel. In 2017, Penny told the Loose Women panel how her and Rachel are now very friendly despite the rocky situation at the beginning. Despite the rocky start, Penny and Rachel are now on very good terms and often spend time together as a family (both pictured with Rachel and Rod's daughter Renee) She explained: 'Rachel and I, over the years, we've grown up and both have a lot more in common now. We sit and chat and we've got over that silly period 10, 15 years ago. 'It's about being adults... We've moved on, grown up, and from the beginning I knew I wasn't dating just Rod; I was in a relationship with his family. 'I saw how all his children were getting on and I wanted my future children to do that as well.' Penny and Rachel are often seen smiling in photographs together during large blended family gatherings. Speaking of Rachel and Penny's relationship himself, Rod told the Daily Express: 'We get on great now and Penny gets on great with Rachel. 'In fact all the exes get on so I think I must have done something right.' The rocker has eight children from five different mothers and has been married three times, including his marriages to Penny and Rachel. Rod welcomed his oldest child, daughter Sarah Streeter, with his ex-girlfriend Susannah Boffey when he was just 18 years old, with the couple giving her up for adoption. Rod took to the stage at Festival d'ete de Quebec in Quebec City on Thursday where he stunned in a metallic blazer and matching waistcoat He was seen singing the night away in a pair of quirky black striped trousers and a chunky pearl necklace The rocker was reminiscent of his hey day as he was seen cheekily striping off his lavish Tom Ford blazer mid performance Sarah, now 61, was raised by her adoptive parents but reconnected with Rod later in life, after her adoptive mother's death in 2007. He then went on to have two children, daughter Kimberly, 45, and his son Sean, 44, with his ex-wife Alana Stewart. The star fathered another daughter, Ruby, 37, with his former partner Kelly Emberg before marrying his second wife Rachel, who gave birth to Renee and Liam. Rod then welcomed his youngest two children - Alastair and Aiden - with Penny. And his youngest two sons showed their support for their father last week when they attended Glastonbury Festival to watch his headlining set. After he took over the Legends slot on Sunday, Rod took to Instagram to share snaps of his sons proudly watching on from the crowd. Aidan sat on elder brothers Alistair's shoulders for the set, while the 19-year-old wore a shirt from his father's beloved Celtics football team around his neck.
